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British events economy could face a GBP
25 billion drop in 2020 due to Covid-19n
TOGETHER with Travel and Tourism, the Events industry is amongst those
experiencing the biggest negative impact from Covid-19, as social distancing
measures effectively continue to put a hold on traditional events. Predictions
still indicate a 46% decline on a global level in 2020 alone.
However, the decline in Britain is expected to be even bigger; at 50%, which
translates into a drop in the economy of GBP 25 billion. Although the market is
expected to see some movement towards "pre-Covid-19 conditions"
in the months and years to come, and several new virtual event types...
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The Final Countdown to
reopening Trattoria 51 in both Southport and Liverpool
THEY can't guarantee the weather, but
the owners of Trattoria 51, on Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Attilio and Toni and
their staff, have been working hard on the restaurant to ensure that on the
Saturday, 4 July, when they re-open the...
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Woodwards in Formby are
getting ready to
open again on 4 July 2020
WE have had a number of readers contact
us about Woodwards in Formby, as the venue has covered its windows in white. The
regulars have been worried that they might no be opening, but we can...
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Sacrebleu Bar and Coffee Lounge is getting ready to open
THE venue on Seabank Road, Southport, called Sacrebleu Bar has
had a chalk board in the window, counting the days as lockdown progressed and
the venue stayed closed. At times it also had the odd funny message...
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Echo and The Bunnymen
announce a 2021 UK tour celebrating 40 years of magic al songs
1 of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo
and The Bunnymen, have announced a 16 date UK tour for May 2021. The tour, which
opens at Sheffield City Hall, on Friday, 7 May 2021...
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Strictly's World Champion dancer transports you to
'Gingerland' on 1st UK tour…
AFTER making his Directorial and Choreographic debut
at Sadler's Wells, London, in 2019, BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional, Neil
Jones, will be...
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Walk the Walk to provide emergency grants for frontline cancer services
GRANT making charity Walk the Walk is stepping in with emergency grants, to
support frontline cancer charities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The..
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Southport Veterans Mark
Armed Forces Day 2020
A few of Southport's Veterans marked
Armed Forces Day with MP Damien Moore outside Southport Town Hall, on Sunday, 28
June 2020. Despite the main event being cancelled, due to Covid-10, the
main organisers still wanted to show support to our...
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Music and Film Funds supporting City
Region's economic recovery
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THE Liverpool City Region's Music Fund has supported
more than 50 music industry businesses, including venues, studios and promoters,
through the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling them to play their part in the City
Region's...
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Formby Community Football
Club - Helping the area over Covid-19 Lockdown
THE
have been unable to play or train over the COVID-19 Lockdown, so
they turned the club's attention to helping to deliver food, medicines, and
a bit of community spirit to this in need, within the Formby area. This is a
video interview we did with the Tina Hamilton, who is the Chair of Formby
Community FC, about the Club's activities over the pandemic lockdown. She
also tells us more information about the Club and that they hope to continue
doing these deliveries to when Shielding ends for venerable people within
the local...
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MACRO Birkdale Blooms to
beat COVID-19
SOUTHPORT artist and designer, Jenny
Curwen, decided that she wasn’t going to let the present isolation restrictions
prevent her from rejoicing and sharing in the sudden explosion of floral...
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Make UK welcomes flexible
Furlough, but advises care to be taken with arrangements
MAKE UK, the manufacturers' organisation, welcomes the introduction of new
'flexible furlough' arrangements from 1...
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₤22m upgrade to historic
waterfront road
WORK is to begin next week on a radical eco-friendly
redesign of 1 of Liverpool's most famous roads. The Strand; which runs past the
historic Royal Albert Docks, Liverpool 1 and 3 Graces and hosted the finale to
Liverpool FC's Champions League homecoming in June 2019, is to undergo a ₤22m
upgrade in a bid to reduce...
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Exciting volunteering roles that can make
a difference
HEALTHWATCH Sefton has exciting volunteering opportunities for people wanting to
make a positive difference to local health and Social Care services which has
become especially important following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The independent health consumer champion is looking for people who love talking
with others in their community about using health and care services and wants to
hear from those interested in improving services now and for the future.
As a volunteer representing Healthwatch Sefton, you would...
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Job security and flexibility increasingly important to Liverpool's professionals
during pandemic
A new study from the UK's leading independent job
board, CV-Library, reveals that location (64.3%), salary (59.5%) and job
security (35.7%) are the most important factors that Liverpool's professionals
are looking for in a new job right now. The study surveyed 1,100
professionals and asked them which of the following factors did they value the
most when considering a new job. It reveals that flexible working hours and job
title are also important to workers in Liverpool. The full list...
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Galloway's urges people not to let lockdown and Coronavirus fears disrupt their
eye health
SIGHT loss charity Galloway's is urging people who are worried about their
vision not to skip eye appointments over fears of the Coronavirus.
Under current Government guidelines, many routine appointments, such as:- cataract
operations, glaucoma reviews and diabetic screening, have been postponed.
But urgent appointments which would, if cancelled, leave a person with
untreatable sight loss within 3...
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The rise of post furlough
blues....
THE North West is predicted to have the highest cases
of stress and anxiety as waves of redundancies are predicted in the Region as
employers are asked to contribute to furlough. The latest figures from the
Learning and Work institute predicted the North West to be the most at risk
Region, within the UK for redundancies, as employers make the uncomfortable
decision to contribute to furloughed tapering or make redundancies. New research
by Stay Nimble shows the impact on the Region could be even greater than job
losses; as...
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A brand new learning initiative to help students and graduates
develop their professional skills
STUDENTEER, the sister project of Furlonteer, a brand new, organically-grown
community initiative aiming to connect individuals on furlough with remote
volunteer opportunities.
Studenteer will allow a younger generation of students and graduates to use
their free time to make a positive change for an array of charities, causes or
small businesses who are in need of voluntary support in this challenging work
climate...
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NSPCC's 10 signs for spotting child abuse under lockdown
THE NSPCC is urging people to stay alert for possible signs of abuse under
lockdown, by releasing the top 10 signs of abuse to coincide with its annual
Childhood day fundraising.
Lockdown has forced hundreds of thousands of children across the UK into unsafe
homes, trapped with abusive family members or friends. Now more than ever, it's
important that we continue to stay alert for possible signs of abuse and neglect
in our communities.
The NSPCC helpline responded to 1,500 contacts about domestic...
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Creamfields announce 1st wave acts for 2021
CREAMFIELDS is back in 2021 and with excitement already building it promises to
be THE festival of the summer, as some of the world's biggest electronic acts
have just been unleashed in the festivals 1st wave announcement, which
includes:-
Above and Beyond, Adam Beyer, ANNA, Andy C, Ben Nicky, Boris Brejcha, Carl Cox,
Darren Styles, deadmau5, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Disciples, Eric Prydz
HOLOSPHERE, Example, Fisher, Hannah Wants, Hot Since 82, KC Lights, Laidback
Luke, Martin Garrix, MK, My Nu Leng...
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Concerns over people being duped into buying poorly pets
VETS are concerned that a general lack of education around acquiring pets in the
UK means that people are repeatedly being duped into buying unhealthy or poorly
treated pets.
From imported pets from abroad, to an abundance of online adverts promoting
designer breeds, navigating the best route to buying a healthy pet has become
increasingly difficult over the years.
With many people also thinking about getting a pet during lockdown, vets want to
help pet owners identify a reputable breeder over a potential puppy farmer...
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Millions of resilient gig
economy workers have no savings at all and will take any job to survive
NEW research released by Monese,
the banking service which represents gig economy workers across the UK and
Europe, reveals that the current COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the resilience
of gig economy workers with almost 1 in 3 (30%) saying that if they lose their
existing job, they would take any job available just to stay in work, with 29%
saying they will consider becoming a delivery driver, 1 in 3 (33%) a job as a
cleaner and over ˝ (59%) would apply for any job in a...
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Barnardo's declares
'state of emergency'
as number of children needing foster
care during Coronavirus pandemic rises by 48% in North West
THE number of children needing foster care in the North West has risen by 48%
during the Coronavirus pandemic, while the number of people looking to become
foster parents plummeted by nearly ½ compared to the same period in 2019,
according to children's charity Barnardo's.
From 1 March to 23 April 2020, there were 585 referrals for foster care made to Barnardo's
North West...
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Annual Climate Change Report welcomed by CLA
THE Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has published its:-
'Reducing UK emissions:
2020 Progress Report to Parliament.' Commenting on the report, CLA President Mark Bridgeman said:-
"The CLA is committed to helping the Government reach the net-zero target by
2050. Through the Agriculture Bill, Environment Bill, Tree Strategy and Peatland
Strategy there is a fantastic opportunity to transform the sector and the way we
use our land to reduce emissions and increase sequestration. Uncertainties about Brexit, trade negotiations and Covid-19 disruptions..."
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PCC awards ₤500,000 of extra Covid-19 funding to support victims of domestic
abuse and sexual violence
24 organisations which support victims of domestic
abuse and sexual violence across Merseyside are set to benefit from a share of
nearly ₤500,000 of extra funding, secured by the Region's Police Commissioner
and made available in response to the epidemic. Jane Kennedy was awarded a total
of ₤498,885 to fund services supporting vulnerable victims through the Covid-19
crisis, as part of the Ministry of Justice's recently announced package of
additional funding for victims. Following...
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