OUT OF THIS WORLD AT NASA
BARNSTONDALE SHOWS GRATITUDE TO VALUED SUPPORTERS WITH CELEBRATION EVENT
WALLASEY AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
IN BRIEF
OUT OF THIS WORLD AT NASA
BARNSTONDALE SHOWS GRATITUDE TO VALUED SUPPORTERS WITH CELEBRATION EVENT
Girls from Birkenhead School had the experience of a lifetime as they travelled to NASA in Texas over the February half term .
The group of 20 students from Years 8 to 11 took part in the Mission to Mars event , which focused on encouraging young women to become interested in STEM ( Science , Technology , Engineering , Maths ).
At the Johnson Space Center in Houston , the girls had the chance to meet with astronaut Ken Cameron , as well as taking part in challenges such as building a 3D Martian habitat , scuba diving , building rockets , and cryogenic design , construction and testing . The girls will now take part in a follow up challenge called # NASAinspires , where they will share their knowledge and experiences with younger students in local primary schools .
The trip to Texas was one of a wide range of travel opportunities available at Birkenhead School . This year trips have included a cultural trip to New York and Washington , a ski trip to Canada , a cricket tour to Barbados , a music tour to Spain , and a charity hike to Nepal .
WALLASEY AMATEUR BOXING CLUB
Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club has announced the second Maxi Roy ‘ Noble Art ’ memorial boxing Tournament & Cabaret Night taking place on Thursday 13th April at Leasowe Castle Hotel .
The tournament hosted by Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club and local fundraising organisation Tri-4-life is also supported by The Forshaw Group and Liverpool Heartbeat . The Lord Mayor of Liverpool will also be in attendance supporting a number of new local Liverpool Amateur Boxing Clubs and the Lord Mayor Charities : Claire House , R-Charity , Liverpool Heartbeat & Tom Harrison House . Guests to the black tie dinner event will be entertained by local band Rigsby ’ s Cat . Tickets cost £ 40 per person and all monies raised will help support a number of local charities and good causes . For more information , please call Liam Hanlon on : 07966 529133 .
Honoured guests Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside , Dame Lorna Muirhead and the Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral , Councillor and Mrs Hackett , joined other valued friends , patrons and supporters for a special event at Barnstondale Activity Centre held in appreciation for their continued support .
As part of the celebration , guests had the opportunity to tour the centre to see key improvements that have been made in the last 18 months and to watch children enjoying the activities on offer . Centre manager George Jones told guests his future plans for Barnstondale – and its next fundraising focus – the Target Hub . Guests were also treated to an entertaining talk by Sir Jon Murphy , the recently-retired Chief Constable of Merseyside , who recounted experiences from an expansive and interesting career spanning over 40 years as a serving police officer .
The official proceedings were followed by a buffet lunch and then the children were presented with achievement certificates . Commented George Jones , Centre manager : “ Our supporters are so important to us and we were keen to take the opportunity to say ‘ thank you ’ to them . I always think it ’ s so much easier to show people what you have done than try to explain it . When visitors leave Barnstondale they have a real sense of what we are trying to achieve and the difference we can make to the children who visit us .
“ Our latest fundraising endeavour , the Target Hub , is the next key investment for the centre . To have a purpose built , all-weather , inclusive environment for all our different target activities will offer real benefits to our children – especially with the climate on the Wirral !” For more information about Barnstondale , visit www . barnstondale . org
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