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Be Part Of The Carnival With
Movema Dance Classes!
LIVERPOOL'S dance company Movema will start
their popular Carnival Dance classes on Wednesday, 20 May 2015. Classes will
teach everyone fun and exciting moves from Brazil and the Caribbean with a
showcase performance at the annual Brouhaha International Carnival on 11 July
2015.
Maria, co-director of Movema says:- "Movema have been bringing dance
enthusiasts of all backgrounds to perform in Carnival since 2008. We're really
excited this year to be dancing to amazing new rhythms this year including Maracatu
and some totally new surprises!"
Movema will have live drumming band Katumba joining them for the last three
dance classes and with whom the Movema participants will be parading in the
carnival. Katumba, formerly known as Batala Liverpool, long-time collaborators
with Movema, have been rocking the City for over 10 years and are now reforming
into Liverpool's largest, loudest and most vibrant drum ensemble Katumba Bloco!
"It's always exciting to be working with
Movema and seeing people from any cultural background having a great time
dancing to our carnival rhythms."
says Ritchie, Katumba bandleader.
Movema's dance classes will be a held at Button Boutique, 3 Brick Lane, L1 OBL,
Liverpool; situated off Jamaica Street in the fashionable Baltic Triangle area.
The Carnival classes are suitable for ages 8 and over (under 16s with an adult)
and classes will run from 20 May until 8 July 2015, 6pm to 7pm, costing £4.50/£2.50
per session. Movema also offer group discounts for people who want to experience
the carnival with their friends and family.
All Movema class dates are:-
Every Tuesday 6.00 to 7.00pm, Zumba
Every Wednesday 6.00 to 7.00pm, World Dance Wednesdays: Carnival Dance Classes
At Button Boutique, 3 Brick Lane, L1 OBL.
For any further updates please follow Movema on social media, @Movema and
facebook.com/Movema as well as visit their
website.
Forgetful residents in the
North West pay out £41 million each month in unused subscription fees
MANY consumers have faced the high
price tag of an unused gym membership, but the cost of idle subscriptions has
now risen to more than £41 million each month as residents in the North West
continue to pay for services, from TV streaming plans to credit reports they
rarely use.
A study by TopCashback.co.uk, reveals an astonishing 46% of residents have
continued to pay for at least one subscription they're not using. The most
common forgotten subscriptions include gym memberships (62%), TV streaming
services (24%), music streaming services (23%), credit reports (21%) and
magazine and newspaper subscriptions (17%).
34% of residents say they continued to pay for a subscription they rarely used
for at least 4 months, whilst 11% kept on paying for more than a year.
Additionally it seems it is a lack of memory leaving residents in the North West
out of pocket as 43% admit to signing up for a free subscription and forgetting
to cancel before they were charged. A further 31% say they even forgot to cancel
a subscription after setting a calendar reminder.
Other key findings reveal:-
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Men are slightly more forgetful when it comes to subscriptions as 47% continued
to pay for a service they were not using, compared to 45% of women.
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3% of residents have continued to pay for a subscription they took out for an
ex-partner.
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26% of residents have continued to pay for a subscription without realising the
cost had increased.
Natasha Rachel Smith, Consumer Affairs Editor for TopCashback (topcashback.co.uk),
says:- "Our research highlights that as more and more services become
available to us, the costs are going unnoticed in our bank accounts. However,
whether it's an often-used subscription, or a newbie, it's important to review
any subscription fee each month and ask the following questions: do I still use
this service? Has the cost increased? Can I still afford it?
When it comes to initially free subscriptions, especially those in which you
have to enter bank account details, it's worth setting calendar reminders or
putting a post-it note on your fridge door well within the free trial period to
ensure there's plenty of time to review the service and cancel if necessary.
Taking advantage of new sign up discounts and cashback offers help consumers
save on their subscription services' fees so it's well worth doing them provided
you're prepared to be a defensive consumer and stay vigilant" |
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Financial boost for home
care providers in Liverpool
LIVERPOOL City Council is set to
increase the hourly rate paid to home care companies.
It follows a detailed review of the fees paid to firms whose staff provide help
and support to care for around 2,600 people in the City, enabling them to live
at home in safety and comfort. They include older people and those with learning
disabilities, mental health needs and physical and sensory impairments.
A report to the Cabinet is proposing an increase which would take the hourly
rate up to £11.88 from the current payment of £10.92, backdated to February
2015.
Deputy Mayor and Cabinet member for adult social care, Councillor Roz Gladden,
said:- "Home carers do a tremendous job keeping some of our most
vulnerable residents safe. Due to the financial challenges facing the City
Council, we have not been able to increase fee rates for some considerable time,
so I am pleased that we are now able to propose an uplift. In calculating the
revised rate we have looked closely at the amount paid by other local
authorities in the region as well as taking into account the costs for home care
companies, and allowing for a reasonable return."
The new rate will take effect until the end of the year, when a new set of home
care contracts will be commissioned. They will aim to deliver a number of
improvements, including reducing delayed discharge from hospital by speeding up
the time taken to set up care packages, and reflecting travel time and travel
costs for home carers in the fee rate.
The report will be considered by the Cabinet on Friday, 22 May 2015.
New Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport
Service
Photographs by Patrick Trollope
ON 28 June 2015, easyJet will
recommence its direct flight service from Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport
in the South West of England. The route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport will
provide the most direct, convenient access for visitors from Liverpool to
discover the delights of Cornwall. We will have a report i next weeks
issue o this topic as well... But for now, here, we round up the top ten list of
things to see and do in Cornwall this summer:-
1. Meet Shaun the Sheep, Wallace and Gromit at
Lands End. The 'Shaun the Sheep
Experience,' which opened this year, sees the famous Land's End signpost
rebranded 'Lamb's End.' As well as original sets, models and
characters from the BAFTA and Academy award winning productions, there is also
an opportunity for visitors to star in a real Shaun the Sheep scene using
green-screen technology.
2. The ultimate taste of Cornwall: enjoy a new dining experience at
Nathan Outlaw's new restaurant – The world
renowned 2 star Michelin chef Nathan Outlaw has recently opened a new restaurant
in Port Isaac on the north coast of Cornwall. The spacious and modern restaurant
offers diners the chance to enjoy the culinary delights that have made Nathan
Outlaw one of the most celebrated fish chefs in the UK.
3. Indulge in Cornish seafood at the Rock Oyster
Festival - The annual Rock Oyster
Festival is held overlooking the stunning Camel Estuary near Wadebridge on 10
July to 11 July. An exciting mix of food, music and art, visitors can eat their
way through thousands of Cornish oysters and can even camp on site.
4. Cheer on surf rower racing crews at an iconic Cornish
beach - Described as one of the most
visually spectacular sporting disciplines in the world, surf rower racing is
growing in popularity and it's not hard to see why. On 11 July 2015, the
penultimate leg of the UK Surf Rowers Summer Series is set to take place at
Watergate Bay near Newquay, when teams of five rowers in surfboats will take on
the waves head on in a set of thrilling races.
5. Experience world class classical music in a beautiful church venue -
EndellionFestivals.Org.UK - Located near
Port Isaac (where ITV's Doc Martin was filmed), the church of St Endelienta
becomes concert venue for some of the most prestigious soloists and musicians in
the UK from 28 July to 7 August 2015. More than a dozen concerts take place
during the festival in the unique surroundings of the church, featuring choirs,
orchestras, string quartets and opera stars.
6. See the Fleet Air Arm take flight at RNAS Culdrose Air
Day - This event on 30 July 2015, offers a
chance to see behind the scenes of Cornwall's working military Naval Air
Station, the very same base HRH Prince William trained at in 2010. As well as
taking in awesome jet and helicopter flying displays, visitors can meet heroic
aircrew, get close to state-of-the art aircraft and learn all about life in the
Royal Navy.
7. Stay at Padstow's newest accommodation:-
Padstow Townhouse - Acclaimed chef
Paul Ainsworth, founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant Number 6 in Padstow,
will be celebrating the opening of his 1st accommodation this spring. The
Padstow Townhouse will feature 6 luxurious rooms in the heart of Padstow.
8. Take a trip back in time at a Grand Medieval
Joust - On selected dates in August at
Falmouth's beautiful Pendennis Castle overlooking the sea, visitors can enjoy
the thrills, spills and pageantry of a bygone era. There will be plenty to keep
the family entertained, with falconry displays, medieval music and dance and
even entertainment from the castle jester.
9. Get your surf on at
Boardmasters Festival in Newquay in August
– A brilliant combination of beach sports and live music, Boardmasters Festival
takes place 5 August to 9 August. This year's live music offering includes
Bastille and Faithless. Alongside the tunes, there will be the annual
international surf competitions at Fistral Beach – 1 of the UK's best surfing
beaches.
10. Dance the night away at Falmouth Week in August –
Falmouth Week (5 August to 16 August 2015)
is an annual sailing and yachting regatta, and now the largest of its kind in
the south west. With plenty of shoreside events, including live music, family
games, art galleries and even a display from the Red Arrows, there's something
for everyone to enjoy.
Malcolm Bell, chief executive, Visit Cornwall, said:- "From
the peninsula location almost surrounded by sea, to the characterful culture
bursting with local cuisine, community passion and huge diversity, Cornwall's
uniqueness shines through. Whether it's to relax, get active or explore, there's
an experience in every corner and thanks to a mild climate and beautiful views
Cornwall has become the favourite UK holiday destination. The route to Newquay
makes visiting the county easier than ever and we look forward to welcoming
visitors this summer."
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