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Teenagers to the
rescue in national 'Make It' Competition
MERSEYSIDE and Wirral high
schools proved they have what it takes to 'Make It in
Manufacturing' by coming to the rescue of victims of natural
disasters, war zones and other troubles at an event held this week.
The team from Belvedere Academy battled their way to victory against
eleven other schools in the Survitec Make It Enterprising Challenge,
a collaboration between The Manufacturing Institute and Survitec
Group, the leading manufacturer of high quality marine and defence
safety and survival equipment.
The 13 and 14 year olds had to set
up their own mini-manufacturing businesses and were tasked with
designing, building and marketing their own imaginative 'Safety
Pods', containing equipment vital for survival in emergency
situations.
On the day, teams completed a series of tasks, each taking on job
roles from managing director to operations managers through to
finance, sales and marketing managers.
They were also challenged with developing a brand for their company
before pitching their fully costed ideas in a Dragons' Den-style
presentation to Survitec managers, who played the role of members of
the Joint Emergency Committee, a fictional United Nations style
body responsible for responding to humanitarian and military
emergencies.
Judges praised the all-girl team
from Belvedere Academy for their excellent team work and their
unique rescue pod design that would protect victims of a nuclear
disaster. Using a newly created radiation repellent their 'Parachute
Pod' would provide essential equipment needed to escape a
nuclear disaster danger-zone.
Meanwhile, the team from Wirral Grammar School for Boys were awarded
the runners-up accolade for their life raft and shelter that was
designed for use in a flood or tsunami. Their simple 'pull and
done'
ethos would allow for quick deployment of their raft and the judges
praised their creativity and solid financial plans.
One pupil from Archbishop Blanch and one from West Derby School also
won commendations and prizes from the judges as the day's
Outstanding Individuals.
The event is part of a series of
themed challenges which The Manufacturing Institute is supporting
through its 'Make It' campaign, which aims to attract the
brightest and best new talent into manufacturing by promoting the
sector as an exciting and rewarding career option for young people.
Stephen Melia, Make It Events Coordinator, said:- "All of the
schools participating in this challenge showed a real ability to be
creative and think innovatively – which is exactly what modern
manufacturing is all about. By connecting young people to
manufacturers through practical hands-on events, the 'Make It'
campaign is a really effective way of inspiring a future generation
of young talent for the manufacturing sector."
Nick Mulhall, Managing Director at Survitec Birkenhead, said:-
"We need great talent to help deliver our future growth plans and
the Make It campaign is the single best opportunity for us to engage
with young people close to our business. As one of the leading
manufacturers in its field, Survitec Group is already increasing its
intake of talented young engineers and designers and I'd like to
think some of the stars of the future have been here at 'Make It'
today."
Both schools will now go through to Make It's Grand Regional Final
to be held in summer 2014.
'Soul Man'
Geno Washington to play in St. Helens
ON Saturday, 26 October
2013,
Geno Washington
Washington, known as:-
"the UK's No 1 1960's Soul Man" is set to play at the Moss
Bank
Community Club, Queensway, St.
Helens, (WA11 7BY). He will be on stage with his legendary soul
band:- 'The Ram Jam Band'. If you want to know more
about the night and/or purchase tickets call:- 01744 605800. |
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Liverpool scoops
top cruise accolade
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LIVERPOOL has been named the UK's best port of call by the
world's largest travel review website. 'Cruise Critic'
– sister site of 'Trip Advisor' - named the City as their top
pick based on the warm welcome visitors receive when they arrive in
Liverpool, the historic architecture and the fact that so many
attractions are within a half hour walk of the terminal. They
also highlighted the benefits of the city's recently constructed
turnaround terminal.
The awards celebrate excellence in cruise travel, and are selected
by an international panel of cruise journalists in 18 different
categories, recognising the very best cruise lines, ships and ports.
Adam Coulter, UK Editor of Cruise Critic, said:- "For Beatles
fans and football fans alike, Liverpool is a place of pilgrimage,
and the centrally located, historic port is convenient for cruise
visitors, offering plenty to see and do without going far from the
ship. Highlights of the city's maritime history include the Albert
Dock and Pier Head, which features the Liver building, the Port of
Liverpool building and the soon-to-be- refurbished Cunard Building."
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Liverpool City Council's cabinet member for culture and tourism,
Councillor Wendy Simon, said:- "We are delighted with this
accolade! Cruise critic is a hugely respected website and a
must-visit for anyone taking a cruise.
Liverpool's win is thoroughly deserved; the team at the terminal,
along with representatives from our tourist industry go above and
beyond to welcome people to the City and make it a memorable trip
for them.
I'm sure this recognition will encourage even more people to choose
Liverpool as a destination to travel to and from which will be a
great boost for the city."
Angie Redhead, Cruise and Operations Manager at Liverpool Cruise
Terminal, said:- "This is a fantastic way to top off the
strongest year the cruise terminal has had since it opened in 2007.
Liverpool has so much to offer visitors, from culture and history to
shopping and sightseeing and it is pleasing to be acknowledged in
this way.
Almost all of the passengers coming through the terminal have said
they would recommend the City as a destination not to be missed and
have cited the beauty of the City and the friendliness of the
people. We have a busy schedule of cruise liners confirmed for next
year so it is full steam ahead including overnight stays from the
Queen Victoria and Celebrity Infinity."
In addition to the award for Best UK Port of Call, the Editors'
Picks Awards also name the best cruise lines and ships in 17 other
categories. Of those categories, several awards went to cruise lines
that call at Liverpool including:-
► Celebrity Cruises:- Best Suites; Best Cruise Ship Bar (SKY Bar)
► Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines:- Best Value for Money
► Thomson Cruises:- Best for Cruising with Kids
► Princess Cruises:- Best for Romance
The full list of Cruise Critic Editor Picks Awards for 2013 and
information regarding each award is available
online.
Liverpool cruise terminal welcomed 35 ships in 2013 and 45,000
passengers. The 2014 cruise season will see 49 ships come to
Liverpool, bringing with them more than 61,000 passengers.
Hillsborough Cup
to remember 96
A FOOTBALL competition for Liverpool schools
to mark the 25th Anniversary of Hillsborough, is being launched.
The Hillsborough Cup and Hillsborough Plate; the brainchild of
Mayor Joe Anderson; is an under 13s competition involving 19
secondary schools in the City.
The 1st matches in the knock out competitions will be played later
this month, with the finals being held in Spring 2014 at Liverpool
Soccer Centre in Walton, a few weeks prior to the 25th Anniversary
service to be held at Anfield.
Mayor Anderson said:- "Every person who died at Hillsborough
in 1989 was a football fan and the Hillsborough Cup and Plate is a
fitting and appropriate way to remember them as we approach the 25th
anniversary of the tragedy. It is really important that we do
all we can to educate current and future generations about the
tragedy so that we never, ever forget it."
The initiative is also being backed by the Hillsborough families and
Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs.
The following schools are involved:-
St Francis Xavier's (SFX), University Academy Liverpool (UAL),
Alsop, Archbishop Beck, Childwall, De La Salle, West Derby, Gateacre,
Calderstones, North Liverpool Academy, St Margaret's, Fazakerley,
Bluecoat, Cardinal Heenan, King David, Broadgreen, Parklands, St
Francis Assisi and Enterprise South Liverpool Academy (ESLA).
Prime Minister is irresponsible to
blame higher bills on green investment
COMMENTING the Prime Minister's announcement
of a review of "green levies", Caroline Lucas, MP for
Brighton Pavilion, said:- "It's irresponsible of the Prime
Minister to blame higher bills on measures to invest in green energy
and energy efficency. The main reason reason families are paying
more is the increasing wholesale price of gas, which is expected to
rise by 40% over the next few decades. The Government's own
Committee on Climate Change has said that the costs of low-carbon
measures have been small by comparison. Both Labour and the
Coalition are missing the point that the best thing we could do to
cut bills in the long term would be to end our dependence on gas and
invest seriously in renewables. Nuclear power is also increasingly
expensive yet the Government is happy for billpayers to fund a
lavish subsidy for EDF. By contrast, renewable technologies have
seen dramatic price falls over the past few years. If the Prime
Minister really wants to help families struggling with bills he
should put in place measures to insulate homes up and down the
country. This could be funded by a windfall tax, and would create
hundreds of thousands of jobs."
So do you our readers think about this? Email us to:-
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with your ideas and views on this national issue.
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