NHS trust donates food for more than 1,000 meals to local food banks for Nutrition and Hydration Week

A LOCAL NHS provider has partnered with the Trussell Trust charity to organise a Trust wide food bank donation to mark Nutrition and Hydration Week, which took place between 11 March  and 17 March 2019. Staff from North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust rallied together to collectively donate enough food for an estimated 1,119 meals, at a total weight of 470kg, to local food banks in:- Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan. During Nutrition and Hydration Week, donation points were open in buildings across the Trust's footprint for staff and visitors to donate items of non perishable food. At the end of the week, all items were collected by local food banks to be sorted into emergency meal parcels by volunteers.

Simon Barber, Chief Executive at North West Boroughs Healthcare, said:- "We wanted to do something different to mark Nutrition and Hydration Week this year, so we decided to organise a Trust wide food bank donation to give back to our local communities. I am very proud of the generosity of our staff and I was delighted to hear we collectively donated over 1,000 meal parcels across our Trust, which will now go to people in our local communities who really need them."

Dan O'Brien, Area Manager for the North West at the Trussell Trust said:- "North West Boroughs Healthcare does fantastic work. We're so glad food banks in our network could benefit from the collection organised by the Trust to help support people in distress, facing emergencies.  Of course none of this would be possible without the support of our volunteers and donors. We're continually blown away by people's support to provide emergency help, and ultimately work towards a future without hunger and poverty. This kind of generosity shows that as a nation we believe in justice and compassion to change society for the better."

Both Jess Glynne and Rick Astley to preform at Haydock Park Racecourse

THE Jockey Club Live and Haydock Park Racecourse are pleased to gift North West music fans an early Christmas present with the announcement that both Jess Glynne and Rick Astley are to become the 1st acts of the Jockey Club Live Summer 2019 Season's open air concerts, on Friday, 7 June 2019 and Saturday, 20 July 2019 respectively.

In her 1st few years in the music industry, Jess has carved out a unique slot all of her own. Where others were contemplating the aftermath of heartache, she was always about standing on your own 2 feet. At the start of 2018, she took a listen back to her just completed 2nd album:- "Always in Between." Like her blockbuster debut:- "I Cry When I Laugh," Jess brokers the hinterlands between pop, soul, R&B and house music on it.

When you look at the statistics that have marked her sky rocketing career so far, there is probably a look of mild disbelief on your face…. "I Cry When I Laugh" is 1 of the defining British pop records of its era. At the time of writing it has been a chart staple for 138 weeks. It debuted at number 1, spawning 12 million worldwide singles sales, 39 weeks on the UK top 10, 2.5 billion Spotify streams, a sold out UK arena tour, Brit, MTV: EMA, Ivor Novello, MOBO, Q and Glamour award nominations.

If you think you know Lancashire's Rick Astley, think again. The much loved multi million selling 1980's icon returned to capture the heart of a nation with his #1 platinum selling album:- "50" in 2016 and this year returned with his stellar album:- "Beautiful Life" in the Top 10. Back in 1987 his solo debut:- "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a global smash, Number 1 in 25 countries. Over the next 5 years Rick had 13 international hit singles. He became a viral sensation in the Noughties and most recently he has been back in the studio creating new, touchingly intimate ballads, upbeat dance beats, hook laden pop songs and soul stormers; packing in the cheeky lyrical references and the signature sing along style that are instantly recognisable.

Regional Director for Jockey Club Racecourses North West, Dickon White said:- "We are very excited to welcome back both Jess Glynne and Rick Astley to Haydock Park next Summer. Having wowed the crowds previously, we are delighted to see them here again. Combining both racing and world class music, the 2 evenings will certainly stand out in the 2019 calendar so I'd urge everyone to make the most of the ticket offers and book early."

The Jockey Club Live are leading promoters on the UK live scene, delivering spectacular line ups of some of the hottest chart talent and legendary household names to some of the world's most famous racecourses. The Jockey Club Live concerts at Haydock Park Racecourse have been a staple in the Region's social calendar and over the past few years hosting thousands of fans of live music, with performances from artists including:- Kylie, Olly Murs, The Jacksons and Culture Club.

The events are renowned for combining a fun filled evening at the races with a spectacular evening concert in the informal and relaxed open air setting of the hallowed turf.

The Jockey Club racecourses have world class customer facilities, featuring an array of award winning restaurants that cater for all tastes, be it fine dining through to delicious bistro food. The Jockey Club venues welcome over 2 million people a year for some of the UK's biggest racing events so you can be sure of a fantastic evening.

Tickets are on sale at:- TheJockeyClubLive.Co.UK, for both Jess Glynne and Rick Astley. In addition to Haydock Park, The Jockey Club Live will be hosting live concerts across Market Rasen, Newmarket, Sandown Park, Aintree and Carlisle racecourses over the summer.

Last chance to see the Southport Photographic Society’s 72nd National Open Exhibition

THE Southport Photographic Society’s 72nd National Open Exhibition is now taking place at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, in Southport. This is a free exhibition of Local and National photographers images, that have been selected by judges from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. Exhibition consists of six classes open to all entrants with 2 classes for members of Southport PS and 2 classes in the Young Photographer Competition. The exhibition runs until 3 April 2019. For more information about the Southport Photographic Society, visit the groups website at:- Southport-PS.Co.UK.