"Move More" wants more participants

A fitness programme and activity advice service, which helps people living with and beyond cancer become more active, is looking for new members from West Lancashire. "Move More" helps people with a diagnosis of cancer to find effective ways to get and stay active, no matter where they are on their cancer journey, including those who have completed treatment.

Launched in Autumn 2015, it is a joint initiative between Macmillan Cancer Support, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust and NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). More than 60 people have used the service. The cancer specific classes take place on Mondays and Fridays, from 1.15pm to 2.30pm and 2.30pm to 3.45pm, at Ormskirk Hospital. 1 to 1 sessions also take place throughout the week.

"Move More" is run by Melanie Reardon, Macmillan physical activity manager, with Tim Horn, Macmillan physical activity physiotherapist and Ann Prescott, Macmillan physical activity assistant practitioner. Melanie said:- "We've had a really good response since launching 'Move More' in September 2015. The service is designed to get people active to give them a better quality of life. Physical activity has lots of health benefits and also contributes to social and mental wellbeing. We'd love to see even more people at the sessions. We are also able to assess the needs of each individual and can often refer them to other services that could be of benefit."

Pauline Egan, from Skelmersdale, has been attending the fitness sessions since February. She said:- "'Move More' has been brilliant in increasing my fitness and in giving me more confidence. There is also the social side of things too. It's great to meet people and we like to catch up each week."

If you live in West Lancashire, are affected by cancer, you can find out about:- "Move More" on:- 01695 656268 sebd send them an email, alternatively you can also contact them via your GP.

Edge Hill University and Tate Liverpool partnership announce exciting summer events programme

EDGE Hill University's ongoing partnership with Tate Liverpool will see an exciting programme of events take place over the coming months, including a film screening and in conversation evening about artist Francis Bacon.  To celebrate the exhibition:- 'Francis Bacon - Invisible Rooms', which runs until 18 September 2016, the University's Institute for Creative Enterprise, an initiative that connects students with leaders in the creative and cultural industries, will host the evening in partnership with Tate Liverpool. The free event will comprise a screening of 'Love is the Devil.' Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon, followed by an in conversation discussion with curator of the Francis Bacon exhibition:- 'Kasia Redzisz.'

Roger Shannon, Professor of Film and Television and Director of the Institute for Creative Enterprise said:- "The Francis Bacon evening will build on the success of previous partnership events. The 'in conversations' we've held with Tate Liverpool so far about artists Leonora Carrington and Jackson Pollock have introduced themes of contemporary artistic relevance and contributed greatly to the intellectual environment of this University's 'creative campus'. The Francis Bacon evening and other planned events will continue in this vein by bringing the curators of Tate Liverpool's major international exhibitions onto the Edge Hill campus to discuss with students and lecturers the stimulating background to the work being displayed in Tate Liverpool's critically acclaimed exhibitions."

Edge Hill has also signed on as a sponsor of the 'Yves Klein' exhibition. Launching on 21 October 2016, it is the UK's 1st museum solo exhibition in more than 20 years of the French artist. 1 of the most influential figures of the post war era, Klein's career was marked by extraordinary creativity and a bold attitude to art and life that was pivotal to later movements from pop to performance art and beyond. Presenting around 30 major works the exhibition throws fresh light on his artistic practice. Mark Allanson, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Edge Hill University said that the institution's relationship with Tate Liverpool is invaluable to the creative development of students. "The Tate Liverpool programme provokes, inspires and starts conversations. Our partnership with Tate adds a dimension to the student experience by making a world class, innovative gallery readily available to be explored. Projects flowing from the partnership provide students on creative courses such as dance, film and writing, invaluable opportunities to enhance their knowledge and employability."

Andrea Nixon, Executive Director, Tate Liverpool added:- "Partnership and collaboration is at the heart of what we do here at Tate Liverpool. We're thrilled to be continuing and developing our relationship with Edge Hill University which allows us to engage with student audiences and create fantastic joint programme together."

'The Ten Strings Duo' to play at Leo's Bar Southport!

ON Saturday, 20 August 2016, 2 symphonic orchestra members from Sicily, virtuoso guitarist Davide Sciacca and gifted violinist Marianatalia Ruscica, will be performing in Southport for a one off, special event. Moving out of the normal restraints of the theatre and music halls, they will be performing classical instrumental music, at Leo's Bar, Southport. The evening will be Italian themed, with a 3 course Italian dinner with 3 options available to choose from. (Limited vegetarian option will also be available, if ordered in advance of the night.) This might be your very last chance to see them play as they are soon leaving the UK to go back home. 'Ten Strings Duo's' concerts are warmly received by audiences and critics alike. They made their UK debut in 2014 and this is their 3rd British Tour, performing in prestigious and historic venues and on BBC Radio. Plus they have also been plating at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe amongst other prestigious concerts and events.  Click on here to find our more and to get tickets.

2 motor vehicle seized after incident in Aintree

MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed that on, Monday 15 August 2016, Officers were called to Whitefield Drive, Kirkby, at just after 6.35pm following reports that 2 males on a scrambler bike were seen in possession of a firearm. The bike was then reported to be riding around the Maghull area before being abandoned near Switch Island. We are told that 2 males were seen by witnesses to enter a nearby ASDA supermarket, on Ormskirk Road, Aintree. The males were detained in the store, by Police Officers and arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle. A search of the area was then carried out and a Nissan car, along with a scrambler bike have been seized for forensic examination. We are told that the 2 males, aged 17 and 25 have been questioned and an investigation is underway.