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British pubs
raise over £100 million for charity in the last year
CAMRA, the Campaign for
Real Ale, in association with PubAid, has launched 'Pubs &
Charity' month and announced new research that shows British
pubs raised more than £106 million in the last year for different
charities. This is an average of £2,742 per pub.
In a study conducted by CGA on behalf of CAMRA and PubAid, results
showed that 85% of pubs were actively raising money for charity and
despite tough economic times, funds raised annually by pubs had
increased by nearly 5% since 2010.
CAMRA's 'Pubs & Charity' campaign encourages pubs to organise
charity events throughout July and promote the amazing work they do
to the media and their communities. Pubs sometimes get unfairly
blamed for anti-social behaviour in villages, towns and cities and
this campaign aims to help raise the profile of the British pub.
In a separate independent survey commissioned for CAMRA and PubAid
by TNS, research showed that more people would use their local pubs
if more charity events were organised. 21% of all adults agreed with
this statement but it was an amazing 32% of young adults aged 18-24
who said they would use their local more regularly if more events
supported charities.
CAMRA has issued around 7,000 free promotional packs to pubs to help
them advertise what they have planned for July. This campaign will
not only benefit charities but also encourage more people to support
their community pubs, which is important at a time when 26 pubs are
closing every week.
Mike Benner, CAMRA's Chief Executive said:- "CAMRA and PubAid
feel it is time British pubs got the recognition for the amazing
funds they raise for numerous charities across Britain. Pubs can get
unfairly blamed for a lot of anti-social behaviour but often the
alcohol that has led to these problems has not been drunk in pubs.
The pub industry has been struggling in these tough economic times
but our new research shows all parties win if pubs run charity
events. The charities get important funds, pubs get busier and the
locals get some fun events to attend. We hope everyone will
encourage their local pub to participate in July's 'Pubs & Charity'
month and the community will support these activities."
Des O'Flanagan, one of the co-founders of PubAid, said:- "What
other industry can demonstrate such generosity and selflessness in
this economic climate. These results should act as a reminder that
pubs are very much part of the fabric of our community and make a
meaningful contribution. The PubAid team is dedicated to
combatting the areas of the press and perception from some corners
that view pubs as only having a negative contribution to society. We
do this by sharing the work that pubs do for charitable causes. The
contribution of licensees and their customers is made even more
amazing if you consider the financial pressure licensees and
consumers are under at the moment".
JD Wetherspoon, who has a pub estate of over 850 pubs, has recently
announced they have now raised a staggering £7 million over the
years for CLIC Sargent.
Lorraine Clifton, Chief Executive of CLIC Sargent said:- "This
is a towering achievement by J D Wetherspoon and it means everything
to the children and young people and their families whom we look
after. Every penny raised means we can help more children and young
people and their families coping with cancer. That is priceless."
A few examples of what pubs in the 'Merseyside
and Cheshire' CAMRA region have been doing:-
The Ship Victory, Chester, Cheshire (CH1 3EQ)
- has raised over
£105.000.00 for the breast care unit at the countess of Chester
hospital. This little pub with a big heart also won "the
most charitable pub in the UK 2012" awarded by the morning
advertiser magazine and presented by Jason Manford.
The Eden Vale, Bootie, Merseyside (L30 5QW) -
The pub organised various events to raise money for a local man
suffering from cancer, the events included a bungee jumping, cross
dressing and eating insects. More than 20 people took part in the
bungee jump from the top of a crane in the car park of the pub. All
of the bar staff jumped and one barmaid got a surprise when her hair
extensions fell out and landed on a telephone pole!
The Cobden, Liverpool, Mersyside (L25 6HA) - The 'Cobden
Flyers', representing The Cobden public house,
took part in the Dragon & Flowers Charity Boat Festival, which was
held to support Prostate Cancer UK and Galloways Society For The
Blind. Not only did the Cobden Flyers win the event, they also
won the prize for raising the most money for the charity, with over
£4000 raised
For a list of examples from all UK regions, please visit the group's
website.
Event aims to
help Merseyside manufacturers grow
SMALL and medium sized
manufacturing companies who want to learn how to grow their business
are being urged to register for an event in Birkenhead on 10 July
2013. "How to Grow your Business" is being held by The
Manufacturing Institute and will be hosted at Survitec, the leading
manufacturer of high quality marine and defence safety and survival
equipment.
The breakfast event will enable manufacturing companies across
Merseyside to hear growth stories from industry leading speakers
including Liam Ferguson (Chairman, Vindon Healthcare) and Nick
Mulhall, Managing Director of Survitec, which has increased company
productivity by 15% and delivery performance by 60%.
Delegates will also have an opportunity to find out how they can
compete for new business, build new products and develop the
leadership skills required to lead growth in a manufacturing
environment. Places are free to book you should send an
email
or call:- 0161 875 2525.
Mike Innes, Growth Champion at the Manufacturing Institute, said:-
"The most successful companies are those with a clear plan to
grow their business. This event will help manufacturers across
Merseyside to find out how other companies are tackling their growth
challenges, as well as learn practical tips to pinpoint new market
opportunities and stay ahead of the competition." Robert Hough, Chair, Liverpool
City Region Local Enterprise
Partnership said:- "Advanced manufacturing is central to the LEP's
vision of creating a thriving economy and where we have exceptional
strengths, and so I welcome events such as these as they offer
invaluable support and advice for local businesses working within
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LIVERPOOL'S
MONTH OF SAMBA IN THE City IS HERE!
THE final Brazilica 2013
countdown is on! This month, Samba fever will take over Liverpool as
the country's biggest samba carnival event returns for a third year,
bigger and brighter than ever, with a week long programme of
exciting events taking place in the run up to the main carnival day.
The main Brazilica carnival day on Saturday, 20 July 013, will see a
500 strong Evening Parade fill the City's streets with colour,
sparkle and music and Williamson Square will host a Music Stage
throughout the day and evening, hosted by DJs from 107.6 Juice FM.
The stage will feature the best Brazilian bands such as headliners,
Rio-based samba Beatle Band Sargento Pimenta celebrating the global
legacy of Liverpool's greatest musical export and innovative samba &
jazz fusion quartet Tribo Da Pesada, both who command 100,000-strong
audiences in their native country. A host of other great samba and
funk bands, dancers and DJs will also be on hand to entertain
revellers who will be able to eat, drink and be merry as they
experience this great programme of music and samba dancing, with an
outdoor 'cocktail shack' and stalls offering the best in Brazilian
food.
A brand new element of this year's carnival day is Brazilica
Capoeira Encontro at St Luke's 'Bombed Out' Church - an
afternoon of capoeira demonstrations and performances from
internationally renowned Capoeira master Mestre Parente of Capoeira
Cordão de Ouro. Pop down between 12noon and 2pm on Saturday, 20 July
2013, to watch the masters in action and maybe even have a go yourself!
Friday 19 July, the eve of the main carnival day; is an evening of
Carnival Queens and Kings! The evening's festivities kick off with
another new and exciting event for Brazilica 2013; bringing one of
the country's oldest traditions to Liverpool! The appearance of
Carnival King character Rey Momo traditionally signals the start of
carnival festivities across several Latin American countries and
this year Liverpool will have its very own Rey Momo in the shape of
Juice FM's Baz Todd who – in full costume and accompanied by dancers
and samba musicians will arrive at Liverpool Town Hall at 5.30pm to
be handed the key to the Brazilica Carnival by Liverpool's very own
Lord Mayor Cllr Gary Millar.
With the festival fanfare officially started, the Friday night fun
then continues at the nearby exclusive Newz Bar with the yearly
Brazilica Carnival Queen competition! Brazilian dancers from far and
wide will battle for samba supremacy which will see each dancer
showcase their best routine, most dazzling costume, and of course
their sparkling personality and energy. Featuring dancers from some
of the World's most renowned Samba Schools, the public are invited
to attend the competition which takes place from 7pm on Friday, 19
July 2013.
A week long programme of events will lead up to this carnival
extravaganza, a highlight of which is Frevo Drop - a stunning
exhibition of hand-painted and illuminated umbrellas is going on
display as part of this year's Brazilica festival. Frevo Drop is
curated by arts collective Braziliality, and comes to Liverpool from
the London V&A Museum. The installation of 30 original frevo
umbrellas will be available to view in Metquarter from Friday July
12, right through the Brazilica festival week. Metquarter will also
be holding costume-making workshops suitable for all the family.
Frevo is a Brazilian style of high tempo carnival music and dance so
distinct to the culture of the north east region of Perambuco that
it is recognised by UNESCO. Dancers with frevo bands are known for
their energetic moves accompanied with the waving of colourful
parasols.
Saturday, 13 July 2013, sees the ever-popular Afrosamba return to Brazilica
for an evening of samba beats
at Leaf on Bold Street in what is the perfect pre-carnival weekend
warm-up event! From 7.30pm-late, tickets for this fun and funky
event cost just £5.
Firm festival favourite, The Brazilica Zumbathon® will be back and
this year raise funds for both the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
and the Liverpool Carnival Company. This popular fixture of the
festival hits Liverpool ONE's Chavasse Park on Sunday, 14 July 2013, and is
led by Zumba Liverpool's Karen. Participants are encouraged to dress
in carnival costume or don feathered headdress with their gym attire
and anyone can join the party! The Brazilica Zumbathon® will also
feature a special "Brazilicathon" section carefully choreographed by
Simone Reeves, Carnival Queen and lead dancer at Liverpool Samba
School and, which will be in keeping with the Zumba® Fitness
Movement. The Zumbathon costs £8 in advance or £10 on the day to
enter, with all proceeds going to the Roy Castle Lung Cancer
Foundation and the Liverpool Carnival Company. To register, visit:-
brazilicafestival.co.uk.
The old Edge Hill Library on Lodge Lane (home of Liverpool Carnival
Company) will be the venue for Samba Drumming and Dance lessons on
Monday, 15 July 2013, at 7.30 (dance - FREE) and 8.30 (drumming - £5) which
interested parties of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend.
The festival week boasts 2 night time Brazilian film screenings at
St Luke's (Bombed Out) Church. Tuesday, 16 July 2013, brings Orfeus Negro
(Black Orpheus) a fascinating Academy Award-winning 1950's film
directed by Marcel Camus is love story set in the modern context of
a favela in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival and on Thursday, 18 July
2013, see O Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias (The Year My Parents
Went on Vacation), the 2006 film directed by Cao Hamburger. It
follows the story of a boy left alone in a Jewish neighbourhood in
the City of São Paulo in the year of 1970 amongst the excitement of
the upcoming World Cup and whilst the country is under strict rule
from a military government. Both screenings begin at 9.30pm and are
free to attend but a small donation on the door is encouraged.
Visit the Metquarter on Wednesday, 17 July 2013, to take part in a free
Carnival Headdress Workshop! The Liverpool Carnival Company's chief costumière Maeve Morris will be on hand to help participants make
their very own carnival headdress from 12.30pm to 2pm.
Rounding off all the fun on Saturday, 20 July 2013, is the now legendary Brazilica After Party! This year at a new location: HAUS Warehouse
on Greenland Street; off Jamaica Street, for what promises to be an
unforgettable evening of great food, drink and of course music. All
the beautiful Carnival Queens, Samba bands and drum troops will be
there cutting loose and enjoying the party, joining them will be a
collection of live performances from a vibrant array of artists
featured in the carnival. The night will then carry on with some
amazing DJ acts playing out Samba and Latin-House vibes keeping the
crowds on their feet and entertained until 4am. Prices for this
awesome night's entertainment start from just £6 with an on the
night door price of £10. To purchase tickets please visit:-
skdl.it/12kZUnq.
This year's Brazilica programme truly offers something for everyone; for more information on all of the above events please visit:-
brazilicafestival.co.uk. |
