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Issue:- 15 May 2015

Young dancers from Merseyside invited to take their first steps towards a life on stage

ASPIRING dancers from Merseyside are urged to follow in the footsteps of talented dancers performing with prestigious international dance companies, by visiting the Centre for Advanced Training in Dance Open Day this weekend.

The possibility of a year's free dance schooling, including training in ballet and choreography skills, for young people from Merseyside is being offered in return for attending at an informal open day and meeting friendly tutors from the Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT). The CAT Open Day is the first step towards final audition for the innovative scheme, which aims to help young people gain access to further training and careers in prestigious performing arts schools and companies.

By stepping forward with dreams of becoming the next Darcey Bussell or Matthew Bourne, auditioning for a place on the CAT scheme has set the wheels in motion for hundreds of young people from the North West of England since it began in 2010. Former graduates have successfully auditioned for The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance and The Brit School amongst others.

The Merseyside CAT Open Day takes place this weekend:-

Sunday, 17 May 2015, 10.30am to 3pm
Rare Studios
56 Wood Street
Liverpool
L1 4AQ

The Open Day is free to attend, but must be booked in advance by contacting The Lowry's box office on:- 0843 208 6000

Organisers are keen to see as many talented pairs of feet from Merseyside for this year's final audition which takes place at The Lowry, Salford on Sunday, 7 June 2015, helping local youngsters experience similar success by taking a place at the CAT. The judging criteria are all about potential, so previous experience isn't vital.

Jonathan Poole, CAT Manager at The Lowry, says:- "The urge to dance is in most of us, but it can be difficult to know where to start if you think performing arts might be the career for you. The CAT scheme offers young people from 12 to 16 the opportunity of joining us to gain and develop skills in disciplines as varied as choreography and Pilates, moving on to explore opportunities with many of the most famous companies in dance and performance. All it takes is coming to see us, whatever your skill level, and giving it a go."

Funded by the Department for Education's Music and Dance Scheme, joining the CAT would open the door to 10 to 14 hours per week of active tutoring for the fortunate auditionees, alongside regular Intensive Weekends, Easter Choreographic Courses and Summer schools. Means tested grants allow young dancers to access the scheme regardless of their social and family backgrounds.

All classes are taught by professional dance teachers and choreographers who have worked with distinguished ballet and contemporary dance companies in the UK and abroad.

To find out more about the North West CAT and to download the Audition Application form please visit:- NorthWestDance.Org.UK/CAT.

To find out more about the National Dance CATs please visit:- NationalDancecats.Co.UK.

Would be dancers can also as the CAT team a direct question about the audition process and what happens next, by emailing:- CAT@thelowry.com or calling:- 0161 876 2018.

Southport In-Toto kitchen studio hosts big brunch for Barnardo's

SOUTHPORT'S branch of in-toto Kitchen will be hosting a Barnardo's Big Brunch to raise money for the charity's work with vulnerable children in the UK. The event will take place in the in-toto studio on Eastbank Street on Saturday, 16 May 2015, between 10am and 12pm. The studio will be filled with delicious brunch treats in return for a donation to Barnardo's.

In-toto Managing Director, Jonathon Wagstaff comments:- "We are proud to support Barnardo's and hope the Big Brunch events will not only help local disadvantaged children and young people but will also bring communities together in a fun and fulfilling way. A lot of in-toto studios are owned by families and run by generations together as true family businesses. We have a strong family ethos and Barnardo's is a great charity for us to support."

The in-toto network across the UK is aiming to raise Ł5,000 for Barnardo's, whilst bringing local people together. The in-toto Head Office is matching the collective total funds raised by the studios to double the donation.

Letters To Editor:- "Reply to Paul letter - RC Cars On The Beach"

"THANK you for contacting us about Paul's letter to your paper about using RC cars on the beaches in and around Sefton. Apologies for the delay in reply. Insurance is what makes RC racing possible. If you are running a model in a public place such as the beach, park or car park then there is always a risk that you could cause injury or damage to a person or property. Hence you should consider having insurance and always make sure the area you are using is safe and you are not causing a nuisance/hazard to others. I C powered cars can be a noise nuisance and many areas will have local restrictions prohibiting their use. With regards to the beach, I am not aware of any local restrictions, however I would suggest it is not a particularly good place for an RC car as the ingress of coarse sand and salt will not do your models any favours! Our recommendation would be to look to join an organised club where you can race against others in a controlled environment with the necessary safety precautions and insurances in place. Membership of the British Radio Car Association will provide you with a certain level of 3rd party insurance." Regards Dan BRCA.Org.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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