The Holistic Cancer Centre
A very interesting visit was made to The Holistic Cancer Centre in Wirral, learning about this incredible community facility for people across Merseyside. This haven of calm and care, provides nurse-led treatments and services to over 2,300 people each year, who have been diagnosed with Cancer, receiving over 7,000 sessions. The charity supports people through […]
Global Women Leadership Summit
The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Hope University recently hosted a magnificent three-day event – the Global Women Leadership Summit 2025 held at Liverpool Hope Park and organised by the Visionary Women Network. The summit was held under the theme, “Leading with Purpose: Creating a Lasting Legacy”, and convened influential leaders, […]
Marine in the Community – Hub Opening
Marine in the Community, a football club based in Sefton, has raised £85,000 to have a new hub built alongside the football pitch. The hub includes a disability ramp and is available for use for a variety of purposes. In the first week they have held yoga sessions, begun the Marine FC Choir and have […]
Diwali Celebrations – NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool.
The University Hospitals of Liverpool Group hosted a Diwali celebration last night – the first ever – at Aintree Hospital and it was clearly an evening filled with colour, light and prayer, as well as some delicious food. Happy Diwali! The invitation said, “May the radiant light of Diwali illuminate our path towards peace and […]
LGBTQ+ Flowers Awards
The LGBTQ+ Flowers Awards are organised by the Collaborative Network CIC to celebrate the remarkable achievements within the LGBTQ+ Community with the aim of fostering a sense of unity and collaboration. Awards included Best Employer Award, see Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Inspirational Leader of the Year, Diversity Champion Award, LGBTQ+ […]
Healing Little Hearts Charity Gala raises £34,000
Healing Little Hearts is a UK based registered children’s charity that provides free heart surgery (open heart surgery and interventional cardiac catheterisation) to babies and children in the developing parts of the world. Every year more than a million children are born with Congenital Heart Disease worldwide. Sadly, only 10% of these children receive the life saving […]
LJMU supports Black History Month
Liverpool John Moores University held an event to celebrate diversity, inclusion and student futures during Black History Month. The event was hosted by the LJMU Student Futures team, with Waf Njojo Shaw FRSA, and involved staff and students. The student interns shared their own entertaining, inspiring and deeply moving stories. Dee Benson, who has written […]
Wirral Civic Ball
The Mayor of Wirral held his Civic Ball on 10th October , raising funds for his charities which include The Holistic Cancer Centre and Mersey Mind Project. Other Civic Leaders attending this charity fundraising event included Mayors of a number of neighbouring boroughs, the Lord Mayor of Chester and dignitaries from the Peruvian Navy, visiting […]
Mersey Swim
Many, many congratulations to the brave swimmers who took part in the annual Swim Across the Mersey on Saturday to raise funds for the Lord Mayor’s Charity and Try4Life. Organised by Liam Hanlon DL (who also swam) and Robin Baynes MBE, the swim took place in difficult conditions, with ten swimmers choosing not to start. […]
Nigerian IGBO 90 year Anniversary
Natalie Reeves-Billing DL attended an event to celebrate the 90 year anniversary of the Nigerian IGBO community in Liverpool on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant on 23rd August. The event brought together Igbo communities from across the UK, raising funds for both the development of the IGBO Centre and also for the Lord Mayor of Liverpool’s […]