UP, UP & AWAY..!

SYNEXUA, the world's largest multinational company dedicated to the successful recruitment and running of clinical studies with a Clinical Research Centre in Merseyside, has helped celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) by entering approximately 1500 of its osteoporosis patients into a virtual birthday balloon race.

The fundraising balloon race, which was organised by the NOS as part of its 25th Anniversary Celebrations, started on Monday, 27 June 2011 and finished on Monday, 4 July 2011. It was an eco-friendly, ‘virtual’ balloon race, meaning it took place entirely online. Using clever computer technology, all balloons entered into the race received random boosts of energy to increase the distance they travelled meaning that some balloons travelled further than others. The winner of the race will be determined via the balloon that has travelled the maximum distance. The winner will be notified by 15 July 2011 and will be presented with £50 of high street gift vouchers from the NOS.

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and fragile and more likely to fracture. Approximately 3 million people in the UK are thought to have osteoporosis and there are over 300,000 fractures every year as a result. The NOS is the only UK wide charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Synexus has extensive experience in conducting clinical studies for osteoporosis and in the last year alone has performed DXA scans – used to detect osteoporosis – on over 50,000 patients. Synexus understands the importance of advancing our understanding and developing new treatments for this condition and has recently pledged its support to the NOS by becoming a ‘Bone Builder Investor’. Through becoming a ‘Bone Builder Investor’ and making a donation to the scheme Synexus is helping to fund vital research into osteoporosis and helping advance understanding of osteoporosis and improve the care of people with the disease through innovative and ground breaking research.

Kate Kew, Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager at the NOS said:- "We organised the virtual balloon race as an unusual and fun way to help mark our 25th anniversary celebrations, and to help raise additional funds. As one of our Bone Builder Investors, Synexus was keen to help us celebrate our birthday and kindly entered the race on behalf of over 1000 of its patients who have been affected by osteoporosis. In total we had 2,500 participants in the balloon race, all the money raised form this event will help fund our vital work."

For more information about Synexus and it's 25th Anniversary Celebrations go to:- nos.org.uk.

NEXT OF KIN APPEAL NORMA DIXON

THE Liverpool Coroner's Office are appealing for the next of kin of a 78 year old woman to come forward. Norma Dixon was found dead at her home on Moor Lane, L4 on Monday, 4 July 2011. Her death was due to natural causes. Miss Dixon's next of kin, or anyone who knows of their whereabouts, is asked to call Liverpool Coroner's Office on:- 0151 233 4703.

Confirm 2 special homecoming shows at Liverpool’s O2 Academy!

FIRMLY established as one of the country’s most loved live bands, The Wombats expand their hectic tour schedule with the addition of two very special homecoming shows at Liverpool’s O2 Academy on 8 December 2011 and 9 December 2011.

Tickets for the shows go on sale from 9am on Friday, 8 July 2011, at a price of £17.50 They’re available online, the credit card hotline on:- 0844 811 0051 or from the venue’s box office on:- 0844 477 2000.

The band’s summer festival schedule has already included Glastonbury, Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Rockness, and continues with a sold-out Lovebox headline date, a headline performance at Wakestock and two sets at the V Festival. They will then commence their own previously announced headline tour in September. The venues are

September - Box office numbers

21 Sept. 2011 – Cardiff, University Great Hall - 02920 781 458

22 Sept. 2011 – Nottingham, Rock City - 0845 413 4444

23 Sept. 2011 – Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall - SOLD OUT

24 Sept. 2011 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange - SOLD OUT

26 Sept. 2011 – Bristol, Colston Hall - 0117 922 3686 or 0117 929 9008

28 Sept. 2011 – London, O2 Brixton Academy - 0844 477 2000

29 Sept. 2011 – Southampton, Guildhall - SOLD OUT

October - Box office numbers

1 Oct. 2011 – Yeovil, Westlands - 0844 811 0051

2 Oct. 2011 – Birmingham, O2 Academy - 0844 477 2000

3 Oct. 2011 – Lincoln, Engine Shed - SOLD OUT

4 Oct. 2011 – Sheffield, O2 Academy - 0844 477 2000

6 Oct. 2011 – Newcastle, O2 Academy - 0844 477 2000

7 Oct. 2011 – Glasgow, O2 Academy - 08444 999 990

8 Oct. 2011 – Manchester, O2 Apollo - SOLD OUT

December

8 Dec. & 9 Dec. 2011 – Liverpool, O2 Academy - 0844 477 2000

2011 has already seen The Wombats make huge strides forward with the release of their second album:- ‘The Wombats proudly present… This Modern Glitch’ which peaked at #3 and includes four of their most popular singles to date with:- ‘Tokyo (Vampires and Wolves)’, ‘Jump Into The Fog’, ‘Anti-D’ and ‘Techno Fan’. The next single to be taken from an album that has shock, impressed and spun opinion on this most uncompromising of 21st century pop bands will be:- ‘Our Perfect Disease’ which will be released on 15 August 2011.

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