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Review 2022
The year started with a visit to the British Library to view Paul McCartney The Lyrics.
'More often than I can count, I've been asked if I would write an autobiography, but the time has never been right... The one thing I've managed to do, whether at home or on the road, is to write new songs. I know that some people, when they get to a certain age, like to refer to a diary to recall day-to-day events from the past, but I have no such notebooks. What I do have are my songs, hundreds of them, which I've learned serve much the same purpose. And these songs span my entire life.'
Sir Paul McCartney.
'More often than I can count, I've been asked if I would write an autobiography, but the time has never been right... The one thing I've managed to do, whether at home or on the road, is to write new songs. I know that some people, when they get to a certain age, like to refer to a diary to recall day-to-day events from the past, but I have no such notebooks. What I do have are my songs, hundreds of them, which I've learned serve much the same purpose. And these songs span my entire life.'
Sir Paul McCartney.
March
During the year a strong link was formed with Everton in the Community.
Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Everton in the Community’s ‘Pass on the Memories’ programme supports people living with dementia as well as their carers to share important memories and create new ones. Each weekly session is hosted at our Blue Base facility and is lead by EitC’s dementia trained staff and supported by specialist clinical staff from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Beatles Liverpool and More have shared memories of music over the years, Elvis, Skiffle, Rock 'n' Roll, Chuck Berry, and the Beatles. One special guest made an appearance to entertain the dementia sufferers and their carers. Mr Len Garry accompanied on the guitar by Eddie Dunn.
During the year a strong link was formed with Everton in the Community.
Launched in 2013 in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Everton in the Community’s ‘Pass on the Memories’ programme supports people living with dementia as well as their carers to share important memories and create new ones. Each weekly session is hosted at our Blue Base facility and is lead by EitC’s dementia trained staff and supported by specialist clinical staff from Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Beatles Liverpool and More have shared memories of music over the years, Elvis, Skiffle, Rock 'n' Roll, Chuck Berry, and the Beatles. One special guest made an appearance to entertain the dementia sufferers and their carers. Mr Len Garry accompanied on the guitar by Eddie Dunn.
April
Was the anniversary of the sinking of The Titanic and the tragedy of The Hillsborough Disaster.
May
The annual service for the anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania was well attended. The anniversary of the sinking takes place at the propeller at Liverpool Albert Dock on 7th May.
Being Chairman of Penny Lane Development Trust, I get to attend many exciting events and this year was no different. Penny Lane acquired the Fire Station doors from the famous fire station in the song Penny Lane.
Was the anniversary of the sinking of The Titanic and the tragedy of The Hillsborough Disaster.
May
The annual service for the anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania was well attended. The anniversary of the sinking takes place at the propeller at Liverpool Albert Dock on 7th May.
Being Chairman of Penny Lane Development Trust, I get to attend many exciting events and this year was no different. Penny Lane acquired the Fire Station doors from the famous fire station in the song Penny Lane.
June
Happy Birthday Sir Paul McCartney !
Stakeholders links with Everton in the Community went from strength to strength, entertaining the 'memory group and veterans'. One of the presentations included Doctor Who's Who in Liverpool!!
The publishing side of Beatles Liverpool and More, was extremely happy to be publishing another best selling music book by author Spencer Leigh and co author Mike Jones - copies available from the website book shop.
Peter Martin, Teacher and Author of many books, published by Beatles Liverpool and More, had a fantastic idea to create a children's poetry book, compiled by the pupils of King David School as an end of year presentation gift.
Happy Birthday Sir Paul McCartney !
Stakeholders links with Everton in the Community went from strength to strength, entertaining the 'memory group and veterans'. One of the presentations included Doctor Who's Who in Liverpool!!
The publishing side of Beatles Liverpool and More, was extremely happy to be publishing another best selling music book by author Spencer Leigh and co author Mike Jones - copies available from the website book shop.
Peter Martin, Teacher and Author of many books, published by Beatles Liverpool and More, had a fantastic idea to create a children's poetry book, compiled by the pupils of King David School as an end of year presentation gift.
July
A trip to the Foundry to check on the progress of the statue of Brian Epstein, this event was privately attended by the Epstein family, who were overwhelmed with the likeness.
Achievements this year was not only for Beatles Liverpool and More as a business but also founder members of the company. To mark the celebration for the completion of Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Julie and guest were invited to celebrate the achievement at the Liverpool City Region Apprenticeship Graduation at Liverpool Football Club.
A trip to the Foundry to check on the progress of the statue of Brian Epstein, this event was privately attended by the Epstein family, who were overwhelmed with the likeness.
Achievements this year was not only for Beatles Liverpool and More as a business but also founder members of the company. To mark the celebration for the completion of Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Julie and guest were invited to celebrate the achievement at the Liverpool City Region Apprenticeship Graduation at Liverpool Football Club.
August
25 - 26 August
A very busy month with Beatles Week, starting with a two day event co-organised with Beatles International from Holland, at the Marriot Hotel. This was well attended and special attendees included, Len Garry, David Bedford, David Stark, Tom Donohue, Kevin Austin, Debbie Greenberg and Larry Sidorczuk from the Beatles Legacy Committee showcasing the amazing art work created John Harbourne.
Saturday 27 August
The Brian Epstein statue unveiling in Whitechapel, Liverpool
Sunday 28 August
Book signing event at the Adelphi Hotel for the annual Beatles Convention hosted by The Cavern.
Bank Holiday Beatles Bonanza at Penny Lane Development Trust
A big big thank you to THE FAB TWINS for entertaining us at the Marriott Hotel and at Penny Lane Development Trust.
25 - 26 August
A very busy month with Beatles Week, starting with a two day event co-organised with Beatles International from Holland, at the Marriot Hotel. This was well attended and special attendees included, Len Garry, David Bedford, David Stark, Tom Donohue, Kevin Austin, Debbie Greenberg and Larry Sidorczuk from the Beatles Legacy Committee showcasing the amazing art work created John Harbourne.
Saturday 27 August
The Brian Epstein statue unveiling in Whitechapel, Liverpool
Sunday 28 August
Book signing event at the Adelphi Hotel for the annual Beatles Convention hosted by The Cavern.
Bank Holiday Beatles Bonanza at Penny Lane Development Trust
A big big thank you to THE FAB TWINS for entertaining us at the Marriott Hotel and at Penny Lane Development Trust.
September
A sad month with the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We had the privilege of meeting Queen Elizabeth II on several occasions. At the opening of the 'New' Liverpool Central Library and at her Golden Jubilee 2002, at the National Museums and Galleries.
I was honoured to attend the Beatles Day au Lotto Mons Expo in Belgium as a guest author on
24 September.
A sad month with the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We had the privilege of meeting Queen Elizabeth II on several occasions. At the opening of the 'New' Liverpool Central Library and at her Golden Jubilee 2002, at the National Museums and Galleries.
I was honoured to attend the Beatles Day au Lotto Mons Expo in Belgium as a guest author on
24 September.
