July 2008 Archives

Deva Travel of Chester, Tour Operator's I.T.C and Award winning Silversea Cruise liners got together to throw a party in The Long Room, Eaton Hall by kind Permission of their Graces the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to raise £2,000 for The Hospice of The Good Shepherd.

120 invited guests were there for the celebrations Mr Eric Povey managing Director of Deva Travel thanked everyone for attending. Guests included his worship The Sheriff and Lady Sheriff of Chester, Councillor Mr and Mrs David Hull.

Il Forno on Duke Street teamed up with Enotria Wines last week to host a tasting of seven award winning Umani Ronchi wines accompanied by a seven course gourmet dinner tailored by head chef Paolo Cillo.

The night was a great opportunity for nearly 100 guests to both take a step back in time with ancient grape varieties and also look forward at the future of Italian wine making.

Due to the success of night, Il Forno are planning to hold a similar event in September.

Local Merseyside firm Railex celebrated 100 years in business at the weekend, with a centenary party on Saturday.

The firm, one of Southport's most well known and established companies held an event at their premises on Marine Drive.

More than 150 people attended the event enjoying a range of drinks and refreshments, a hog roast and entertainment from the Beat Beatles.

Last week Bridesworld on County Road celebrated two historic milestones.

On the anniversary of their 25th year of trading owner Marie Sheridan officially handed over the business to daughter Jenny.

'Bridesworld by Jenny', was launched with a stunning brand new dazzling couture collection and a complete mens hire range. Bridesworld by Jenny also launched their substantial 2009 range of bridal and bridesmaid gowns along with full range of accessories including bridal veils and head dresses.

As Bridesworld entered its third generation Jenny Sheridan said that she was delighted to be in a position to take forward what her mother and grandmother have built up.

egends can be counted on our fingers and last week one of the biggest legends came to Liverpool and quite simply ROCKED the Echo Arena. Diana Ross spans over 40 years in the music industry and on Saturday night she sang her heart out at the Summer Pops...

A group of friends joined me in a box at the Echo Arena to marvel at the queen of soul.

One hour and forty five minutes of classic hits, five costume changes and amazing encores left our group breathless but feeling like we had truly witnessed an amazing performer.

Alex Curran and football star husband Steven Gerrard showed off their tans from their recent trip to Miami at the star-studded launch of The Vincent Hotel, this week.

Days after returning from the US, where they celebrated their first wedding anniversary, the couple were spotted partying at the funky new boutique hotel in their home town of Southport, near Liverpool.

Alex and Steven were joined by Meg Matthews, Footballers Wives' star Sarah Barrand, Coronation Street actress Torpele Dorgu and veteran footballers Kenny Dalglish and Alan Hansen.
Guests were entertained by rising soul singer Nate James, who is rumoured to be dating Nancy Dell'Olio, as well as performances from the Pretty Dam Hot burlesque dance troupe, fire eaters, streets dancers and stilt walkers.
The £15million hotel, which is owned by entrepreneur Paul Adams, is proving a huge hit with celebrities and is fully booked ahead of the MTV Europe music awards taking place in Liverpool in November and the Open Golf Championship, in nearby Birkdale, later this month.

Oliver Barratt (artist), Simon Frost and Hugh Frost (Beetham)

Known for their love of both art and business, Beetham Organisation unveiled its latest addition to the collection - a five meter high sculpture called Skyline.

Difficult to miss, Skyline sits majestically at the foot of Beetham HQ on King Edward Street and marks the completion of the company's King Edward St-Brook St-Old Hall St development.

A string quartet from Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall accompanied guests including artist Oliver Barratt - creator of Skyline as well as Chairman of Beetham Orgnization, Hugh Frost and his wife, Cathy.

Former Olympic high jumper Steve Smith was special guest speaker at a recent event hosted by Merseyside Special Investment Fund.

Liverpool-born Steve gave an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation based on his experience from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta where he won a bronze medal. Steve now runs his own business; Raise the Bar, providing inspirational speakers and training and development programmes. The event took place at the Beatles-themed Hard Days Night Hotel and was attended by around 70 guests.