Brown Turner Ross announce partnership to raise vital funds for young people with cancer

CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading children and young people's cancer charity, has been chosen by Brown Turner Ross as their charity of the year in hope to raise vital funds and awareness. The North West based firm, which has been practicing law for over 130 years, has been supporting good causes for many years and for the next 12 months will be supporting CLIC Sargent in the fight for young lives versus cancer.

Brown Turner Ross Director Kendra McKinney said:- "The work that CLIC Sargent does makes a real difference to young cancer patients and their families with the specialist support they give. Brown Turner Ross is proud to be working with CLIC Sargent and helping to ensure they continue to provide the life-enhancing support that people rely on to cope with cancer and its impact on their lives. As a firm, we are passionate about supporting local charities and look forward to a fruitful partnership this year with CLIC Sargent."

In 2017, the North West, CLIC Sargent supported 835 families, giving out financial grants to the value of ₤128,946 helping families to cope with the costs of cancer. The Cancer Costs report from the charity found that families with a child on active treatment spend an extra ₤600 a month.

Stefanie Underhill, Fundraising Engagement Manager for North Wales and Merseyside at CLIC Sargent, said:- "We are absolutely delighted that Brown Turner Ross has chosen to support CLIC Sargent this year. "When cancer strikes young lives, we fight tirelessly to limit the damage it causes beyond their health. We rely entirely on donations to fund our vital work and so we can't thank Brown Turner Ross enough for choosing us. Thanks to their support, we will be able to help even more children and young people in the North West thrive not just survive after their cancer diagnosis."

For more information about CLIC Sargent's work, go to:- ClicSargent.Org.UK. For more information about Brown Turner Ross, go to:- BrownTurnerross.Com.

The Provincial Grand Orange Lodge of Liverpool Community display at the Museum of Liverpool
Photos by Patrick Trollope - VAMPHire.com

A new community display at the Museum of Liverpool explores the history of the Orange Lodge in Liverpool from 28 September 2018.

Featuring objects, photographs and interviews, the display offers personal perspectives alongside an interesting look at the Orange Lodge’s roots and ongoing presence in the City.

The Provincial Grand Orange Lodge of Liverpool is part of the Museum of Liverpool's Our City, Our Stories programme, a partnership programme which enables local people to represent their own interpretation of the Museum’s themes and objects.

You are invited to a press preview at Museum of Liverpool, at 10am, on Thursday, 27 September 2018. Curator, Karen O’Rourke and Provincial Grand Master, Steve Kingston will be available for interview.

From a marching drum and a King William tea set, to traditional orange sashes and ceremonial pieces such as a gavel and bible, the display includes objects visitors might recognise along with those less familiar. A football trophy and lists of league fixtures and a glass bottle from the First World War, which clearly shows the Lodge’s star emblem, give an indication of how membership of the Lodge went beyond religious ceremony and into the everyday lives of its members.

Steve Kingston, Provincial Grand Master said:- "We are delighted to have this opportunity to tell our story through the display, to the visitors to the Museum. We hope it will inform those who view it about what our Institution stands for."

Janet Dugdale, Director of Museum of Liverpool said:- "The Museum of Liverpool’s Our City, Our Stories programme gives a voice to the communities, groups and individuals that make up the Liverpool’s character and history. The Orange Lodge has been part of the City for centuries and we’re pleased to be working with the community to present their most meaningful objects and share their story."

The first Orange Lodge in Liverpool was formed over 200 years ago as a Protestant fraternal organisation with its roots in the Reformation. The institution still has a strong identity within the City today. The Liverpool Province now plays a leading role within the wider international organisation and local bands and members participate in parades and activities across the world.

This display is 1 in a series exploring Liverpool’s identity through its many religious community groups.  More information can be found on:- LiverpoolMuseums.Org.UK/OrangeLodge.