St.Helens

What’s On in St.Helens

SAVE ME is a group founded by Brian May C.B.E, (Guitarist with Queen, and Astrophysicist) to promote decent treatment for animals. SAVE ME believe that every creature deserves a decent life and a decent death. PLEASE JOIN THEM, and ask everyone you know to do the same... so that they can be an effective voice for animals.

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If you are between 11 and 25 years old and fancy yourself as the next Spelbound or Diana Vickers (x factor), then try out for St.Helens Got Talent.
Social landlord Riverside has joined forces with Morrison, Arena Homes, Safer St.Helens and Re:new to fund the competition, organised by Merseyside Police.
St.Helens Got Talent is open to singers, dancers, musicians and performers across the St.Helens borough.
The competition is split into two age categories, 11-18 and 19-25. Twenty four acts will go through from the auditions to the semi-finals. The winners from the semi-finals will go on to perform at the final event at St.Helens Theatre Royal.
The auditions will be held at:

• Grange Valley Youth Club, Clipsey Lane, Haydock, on Saturday 11 September between 10am and 4pm.
• Birchley St Mary's Social Club, Trent Road, Billinge on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September between 10am and 4pm.

Tanya Marsh, Riverside’s Neighbourhood Community Initiatives Officer, said: "Now in its fourth year, St.Helens Got Talent is a great opportunity for young people to express themselves in a creative way. We never fail to be impressed by the talent we see and I’m sure this year will be no different."
Natalie Gabriel, Merseyside Police Community Support Officer, added: "The show aims to promote young people in a positive light and prove that they have a lot to offer the community."

Application forms are available from Riverside’s St.Helens neighbourhood office on Hardshaw Street or by contacting Tanya Marsh at Riverside on 0845 111 0000 or tanya.marsh@riverside.org.uk.
You can also pick up an application form from your local police station or school.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/sthelensgottalent2010 (you need a facebook account for this as the security is on)

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On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September, Truckfest North West returns to Merseyside's Haydock Park racecourse.
Opening at 9:00am on both days, there will be Monster trucks, motorcycle stunt shows, entertainment and celebrity guests include Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh on Saturday and Ricky Whittle from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday. With lots of refreshments available and much more entertainment sure to thrill visitors when the famous show hits St.Helens.
The highlight of the live action features monster trucks Bigfoot 17 and Slingshot which will take part in car crushing events, jumps and races.
Hundreds of trucks at the show will include spectacular American trucks, airbrushed trucks and everything from vintage, custom and classic trucks through to brand new models and super trucks.
The show will also feature motorcycle stunt shows from BrokeFMX on both days, a wide range of entertainment for all the family including a giant fun fair.

For those wishing to enjoy the two days of the event there is camping for £60 per site booked in advance and £65 on the day (2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults) and show tickets for both days are also included.
Day tickets are £10.50 for adults and £6.50 in advance (5-15). Family tickets are £27.50. Under 5s are free.
Parking is free.
Tickets are available from the 24 hour discount hotline on 0871 230 7149, online at the official Truckfest website www.truckfest.co.uk or from St.Helens Tourist Information Centre.

For more information visit the Truckfest website here.

For a chance to WIN a ticket to the North west Truckfest visit local website ClickLiverpool.com Here.

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On Sunday 12th September,from 11:00pm till 4:00pm, the RSPCA of Warrington, Halton and St Helens are having a Family Funday and Dog show in Taylor Park.
There will free dog training advice, dog wash, free pet care advice, police dogs and RSPCA stalls. To keep the children entertained there will be face painting, bracelet making, a funfair, hand made fudge stall and a pottery wheel.
For a day filled with fun come down to Taylor Park in Grosvenor Road on 12th September.

Visit our Taylor Park Article here

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From Friday 17th to Sunday 19th September, from 10:00am untill 5:00pm, RAF Burtonwood Heritage Center, next to Gullivers World in Warrington, will be holding a War Weekend to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Learn about the history of RAF Burtonwood, the largest airbase outside of the USA from 1939 to 1993. This event will include a remembrance service, Re-enactors, Stalls, Military Associations. Learn about life during World War II. Walk through a WWII soldiers camp. Visit the front lines wearing authentic uniforms and equipment and see how they lived. There will be other events depending on availability

All vehicles and uniforms welcome
Public entry £3.00 Adults, £1.50 children over 5
All proceeds to RAFA, Help for Heroes and The Burtonwood Association.

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On Saturday 18th September, from 11:00am until 4:00pm, the Rainhill Civic Society will be launching their new book "Rainhill’s Past in Pictures". The book is the result the civic Societys’ very successful exhibition with the same name, last September, and is based on pictures and text from that event. The same exhibition will run alongside the book launch.
Admission is free and open to all, with some parking available.

Contact details and more information about Rainhill Civic Society can be found here.

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Following the success of last years second St.Helens CAMRA Beer, Cider and Pie Festival. St.Helens CAMRA are please to announce that the third festival will be taking place on Thursday 30th September to Saturday 2nd October 2010 in the historic setting of the Volunteer Hall, Mill Street, St.Helens, WA10 2BD.
The three-day event will bring together more than 70 real ales, a choice of 20 ciders and perries, plus local pie and food producers with great live music entertainment - Trouble At Mill (Thursday evening), Hoochy Coochy (Friday evening) and Lazy River Jazz Band (Saturday afternoon).
For more information visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/events or telephone 01744 675326

Tickets are available to purchase at The Citadel Arts Centre
or online at www.citadel.org.uk

Ticket prices(available from August):-
Advance: Guarantees priority entry

Thursday Evening Session 6pm - 11pm	£4
Friday Afternoon Session 12noon - 4pm	£4
Friday Evening Session 5pm - 11pm	£6
Saturday Afternoon Session 12noon - 6pm	£4
Saturday Evening Session 6pm - 11pm	£3

On the door:-

Thursday Evening Session 6pm - 11pm	£5
Friday Afternoon Session 12noon - 4pm	£5
Friday Evening Session 5pm - 11pm	£7
Saturday Afternoon Session 12noon - 6pm	£5
Saturday Evening Session 6pm - 11pm	£4

Entry includes a donation of £2 to TS Scimitar for all sessions (TS Scimitar is a registered chairty).
Concession for card holding CAMRA members.

St.Helens CAMRA are currently looking for volunteers, so please email them via their website http://www.sthelenscamra.org.uk/ if you would like to offer your services.

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