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Issue:- Tuesday, 5 July 2016

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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival set to take over the City

10 days, 35 events and 147 UK and international artists and performers make up this year's Liverpool Arab Arts Festival; the UK's biggest annual celebration of Arab Arts and Culture (LAAF)

From 15 July to 24 July 2016, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, will once again be the UK's biggest annual celebration of Arab arts and culture, as it returns to Liverpool for its 15th year! This fantastic event bringing with it a series of 35 events over a packed 10 day period, including 147 UK and international artists and performers.

Organisers have put together an impressive programme of events and activities, which they describe as:- "something for everyone," incorporating:- visual art, music, dance, film, theatre, literature, discussion, comedy and special free public events in various venues across the City.

Audiences of all ages are well catered for, with 3 key free family friendly Arab extravaganzas taking place over 2 weekends.

Audiences can soak up the festival atmosphere at:- 'LAAF Big Sunday', on 17 July 2016, from 12pm to 5pm, at Bluecoat, and enjoy exciting performances by Arab musicians and dancers including Ruba Shamshoum, Reham Al-Hakimi, Al Awadhel Band and Watan Trio.

The festival's grand finale celebration LAAF Family Day, on Sunday, 24 July 2016, from 12pm to 5pm, at Sefton Park Palm House, brings big name international acts such as:- 47SOUL and Tarabband to the stage, alongside traditional dance performances and whirling dervish Mahmoud Pharaon. Audiences can also enjoy storytelling, cultural cuisine, children's crafts and an Arabian souk. For the 1st time, Family Day takes place alongside Liverpool International Music Festival Summer Jam, and LAAF will also be presenting music acts on the Mellowtone Bandstand during the course of the weekend.

LAAF at the World Museum, on Saturday, 16 July 2016, from 1pm to 4pm, celebrates the traditional arts of the Arab diaspora, including:- storytelling, folkloric dance and the production of a specially commissioned large scale artwork by Egyptian calligraphy artist Nazir Tanbouli.

The festival includes 2 extraordinary pieces of theatre over 4 nights. LAAF will launch with a 2 night run of Queens of Syria, on both Friday, 15 July and Saturday, 16 July 2016, at the Everyman. This is a groundbreaking theatre piece created and performed by female Syrian refugees and an eye opening experience for British audiences, who will hear first hand the harsh realities of lives torn apart by conflict.

Comic play Love, Bombs and Apples, will be held on Thursday, 21 July and Friday, 22 July 2016, from 7.30pm, at Liverpool's Bluecoat. It is a 1 man show that has all the latest work from award winning playwright Hassan Abdulrazzak being preformed by actor Asif Khan. The plays take audiences on a journey through 4 different scenarios, laden with cultural comment and explored through humour.

The laughs continue with Arabs Are Not Funny! This show takes place on Saturday, 23 July 2016, from 7.30pm, also at the Bluecoat. It will see stand up comedians Omar Hamdi, Nabil Abdul Rashid, Bilal Zafar, and Ella Al-Shamahi showcasing their talents.

Elsewhere in the programme, Egyptian contemporary dance is in the spotlight for Egypt comes to LAAF on Monday, 18 July 2016, from 7pm, at Bluecoat, with a double bill of new work by young independent dance artists and choreographers.

FACT plays host to 2 evenings of film and discussion as LAAF presents a selection of films from BBC Arabic Festival 2015, on Tuesday, 19 July and Wednesday, 20 July 2016, from 6.30pm... FACT will also screen acclaimed independent film Speed Sisters on Thursday, 21 July 2016, from 6.30pm, that tells the tale of the 1st all woman race driving team in the Middle East.

A Day In The Life Of War, on Friday, 22 July, from 6.30pm, also at FACT, features the screening and discussion of documentaries made by young people in Yemen and Liverpool. The films capture how the under reported conflict and humanitarian disaster in Yemen is affecting the daily lives of people, both in Yemen and from Liverpool's Yemeni community.

At The Djinn in the Skull:- Stories from hidden Morocco, on Sunday, 17 July 2016, from 3.30pm, at Bluecoat. This will see Samantha Herron introduces her new set of stories based in contemporary Morocco and inspired by her long immersion in the culture, language, traditions and storytelling of the country.

For Migrant Stories takes place on Saturday, 23 July 2016, from 2.30pm, at Bluecoat. This will see LAAF team up with Liverpool Welcomes to give audiences the opportunity to hear people who have travelled from the Arab World, now living in Liverpool, share personal stories in their own words and recounting their own geographical, cultural and emotional journeys.

For more information and to book tickets go to:- ArabartsFestival.com.

Who will take the Crown to become Carnival Queen - Brazilica 2016?

PREPARE for a dazzling evening of dance, costumes and Brazilian vibes as Brazilica 2016 turns up the heat with its 7th Annual Carnival Queen Competition. On Friday, 15 July 2016, PANAM on Liverpool's Albert Dock will be the place to be, as dancers from far and wide battle it out for samba supremacy. The Iconic setting provides a huge space for carnival dancing and drinks and you're invited to soak up the sights, sounds and samba rhythms in the new look bar and restaurant!

Starting at 9pm, you will see some of the samba dancers from all over the UK perform routines in their glittering costumes, competing to impress a team of international judges. The stage will be set against the stunning backdrop of the Albert Dock colonnades with an unrivalled view of the Three Graces. The lucky winner will head up the spectacular night time Carnival Parade which will begins at 8pm, on Saturday, 16 July 2016 and will feature Samba bands from across the UK and overseas.

Last year's winner will hand over her carnival crown to commemorate the newly crowned queen and the celebrations will continue into the night. The entertainment will continue after the competition with a samba finale to keep the Brazilian vibes and energy going as long as the Caipirinhas keep flowing!

Entry is free and the Carnival Queen Competition is the perfect way to get into the spirit for the rest of the Brazilica Festival which brings the whole City to life with colour, music and samba rhythms, between 15 July to 17 July 2016. So get yourself down to experience an authentic Brazilian vibe here in our very own City and see the crowning glory for yourself in this year's Carnival Queen Competition. Keep up to date with all Brazilica Festival activity click on here now...

CCTV image appeal to help tack down individuals following disorder back in February 2016

MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives investigating the disorder in Liverpool City Centre, on Saturday, 27 February 2016, have released to the media photographs of 7 people they wish to speak to as part of on going enquiries.

In total of 38 people have been arrested following the disturbance in the area around Lime Street Railway Station and St George's Hall.

33 people were arrested on the day of the disorder and a further 5 were arrested on 25 May 2016, during a Police Operation.

All have now been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detectives are currently exploring a number of lines of enquiry to identify other individuals who participated in the event or were in the area at the time who they would like to speak to as part of their investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Tivendale said:- "A large number of arrests have already been made, but we are not resting on our laurels. Our investigation will continue until we have done everything possible to identify and trace everyone who may have been involved in the disorder or who committed criminal offences. This disorder caused a great deal of disruption, damage and panic in Liverpool that afternoon with many shoppers, workers and visitors to the City Centre affected. The Police will always look to facilitate lawful, peaceful protest or organised public events, but disorder and violence is not acceptable and will not be tolerated by us. My investigation team are keen to hear from the people pictured in the photographs or from anyone who knows them as they may have information that could help progress our on going enquiries into the events that day. If you are that person or you are someone who knows them, please come forward."

Call Merseyside Police on:- 0800 230 0600 or leave information anonymously with Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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