Go:Audio UK tour

FOLLOWING their third successive sold out UK tour, Go:Audio are pleased to announce their biggest tour to date, ending with a show at Shepherds Bush Empire on 17 October 2009.

This year has seen Go:Audio rise to a level unrivalled by any other unsigned band. Their live popularity has grown rapidly across the UK and the pop rockers are consistently praised and mobbed by the fans wherever they go.

Go:Audio were nominated for Best Newcomers at the Kerrang! Awards 2008, and now look forward to self - releasing their debut album ‘Made Up Stories’ on 11 May 2009, which was written, recorded and produced by the band themselves. Their most recent single ‘Drive To The City’ released on 20 April 2009, entered the Myspace MTV Chart at Number One and still remains at Number Three.

"Being on the road is the part we all love the most and with the increased size of the venues this time around, it will be pretty special. Its the first time we’ll be touring when our album is in the shops, so should make for some awesome shows with everyone singing along even more than before! We will also be playing some new material which no-one has heard yet. So this tour is going to be the best yet." James Matthews

Tour Dates:-

Saturday, 3 October 2009 - Oxford O2 Academy - Phone:- 0844 477 2000

Sunday, 4 October 2009 - Liverpool O2 Academy - Phone:- 0844 477 2000

Monday, 5 October 2009 - Newcastle O2 Academy - Phone:- 0844 477 2000

Tuesday, 6 October 2009 - Glasgow ABC - Phone:- 0844 499 9990

Wednesday, 7 October 2009 - Leeds O2 Academy - Phone:- 0844 477 2000

Friday, 9 October 2009 - Manchester Academy - Phone:- 0161 832 1111

Sunday, 11 October 2009 - Norwich UEA - Phone:- 01603 508 050

Monday, 12 October 2009 - Birmingham O2 Academy - Phone:- 0844 477 2000

Wednsday, 14 October 2009 - Nottingham Rock City - Phone:- 0871 310 0000

Thursday, 15 October 2009 - Yeovil Westlands - Phone:- 0871 2200 260

Saturday, 17 October 2009 - London Shepherds Bush Empire - Phone:- 0844 477 2000

Tickets go on sale at 9.00am on Friday, 8 May priced £10.50 regional / £12.50 London.

They’ll be available to buy at:- gigsandtours.com 24 hour credit card hotline:- 0871 2200 260.

Also for more information visit:- myspace.com/goaudioband.

Walk In The Woods

FAMILIES across Liverpool have the chance to get fit and explore nature this spring thanks to a festival of guided woodland walks coming to the city throughout May 2009.  ’Walk in the Woods month in The Mersey Forest’ features a range of free local countryside walks suitable for all ages and fitness levels, from family health walks to nature-spotting bluebell rambles. 

The walks festival in Liverpool is part of the Tree Council’s national ‘Walk in the Woods’ month, with thousands of people due to take part in more than a hundred guided walks taking place across the country. The local events programme has been coordinated by The Mersey Forest, the growing network of woodlands and green spaces being developed across Merseyside and North Cheshire.  Paul Nolan, Director of The Mersey Forest, said:- “Walk in the Woods month is a great chance for people to get some fresh air and enjoy nature at one of the most beautiful times of the year. There’s lots going on all over Merseyside, so we’d encourage everyone to take a look at what’s on and get involved.”

The full programme of walks is available online or by calling:- 01925 816217, with the events in Liverpool organised by the City Council as part of the city’s Year of the Environment 2009 and by the National Wildflower Centre.  As well as these guided walks taking place in May, nature lovers can explore the local area at their leisure all summer long thanks to free maps and walk direction packs available from another local website. As well as walking routes, you can also find about the best places for cycling and horse riding, as well as the lowdown on family events taking place across the region.

West Lancashire Yacht club Sailability

DO you have a disability, but would like to try sailing on the safe waters of the Marine Lake at Southport? During May, June and July 2009, the West Lancashire Yacht Club are offering the opportunity for individuals or groups with disabilities to experience sailing on Wednesday evenings Sailing is an outdoor activity; the wind does the hard work, so sailing can be enjoyed by people of all ages, strengths and mobility. People with limited vision or with learning disabilities usually sail as part of a crew. On the open water there is space to learn how to handle a boat, and gain a sense of independence. The taster sessions are an opportunity for people with disabilities to try sailing and to enjoy the club’s facilities. A senior instructor will discuss the individual’s particular needs and aspirations, then it’s out on the water for the fun part. Groups are small to enable us to provide for individuals, so booking is essential. Fun, working as a team and the wind in your hair for free. Please contact Anne Rushton:- 07751 320126 or email:- sailability@wlyc.org.uk.

Letters to the editor:- "Veterans visit to Southport 2009"

"WE are an associationof ex ground crew who worked on the Sunderland flying boat. During WW11 and until they went out of service in 1958. We are visitng Southport from the 8 May 2009 until the 11 May 2009. We will be staying at the Prince Of Wales hotel So if there are ant ex-ground crew who worked on the Sunderland (the Queen of the Air). Please get in touch. We will give you a warm welcome R.W.Frost recruitment office The Pembroke dock ground crew Associaton." Regin Lon618229.