News From Nowhere Radical Bookshop in Bold St, Liverpool, will be celebrating its 30th Birthday in style with an unusual programme of events. The women’s collective which runs the shop as a workers’ co-operative is proud of their success in surviving everything from fascist attacks to the rise of internet bookselling.
. Nothing has been able to dampen their spirit or shake their belief that books can be revolutionary and that there’s no substitution for browsing real books on real shelves! The bookshop is now thriving as the major independent in Liverpool, with its own building which is a treasure trove of weird and wonderful books on subjects from anarchism to zen, & CDs of magical music from all corners of the globe.
Never afraid of controversy, News From Nowhere has always stood outside the mainstream, but this year sees a recognition of the positive role the bookshop has played in the life of Liverpool & beyond with:
· A Lord Mayor’s civic reception at the Town Hall
· A finalist in the Big Difference Awards…..and last but not least…..
· A Corporate Honorary Fellowship of Liverpool John Moores University
In case people get the idea that this radical bookshop has gone soft, the collective are organizing their celebrations around the theme “We are All Immigrants”. On the day that 10 new countries join the EU, Saturday 1st of May itself, News From Nowhere will attempt to counter the mass hysteria of racism which accompanies any talk of immigration, by inviting customers to celebrate their varied origins. Badges and balloons will be handed out proclaiming “We Are All Immigrants” and customers will be invited to mark their origins, or their ancestors’ origins, on a Map of Diversity, making visible the true roots of Liverpool as a Capital of Culture (and not a culture of capital).
EVENTS - all held at News From Nowhere 96 Bold St Liverpool L1 4HY – wheelchair access
Saturday 1st May – 12pm onwards - BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS “We Are All Immigrants”
Mana Bozho Youth Ensemble - drumming
Soul Purpose – women’s funky a capella singing
Joan Owusu – storytelling for children & adults
Tayo Aluko – baritone River Niger – African folk
Tuesday 11th May – 12.30pm – Ghada Karmi, reading from & signing copies of her book “In
Search of Fatima: a Palestinian Story” (Verso)
Thursday 20th May – 7pm – Michael Foot, member of the Labour Government which
established the Mayday Bank Holiday, reading from his book “The
Uncollected Michael Foot” (Politico’s). BSL interpreter available – book
by 5th May if required
Friday 28th May – timeTBC - James Kelman, Booker prizewinner, signing copies of his new
book “You Have to Be Careful in the Land of the Free” (Hamish Hamilton)
Later in the year – events will hopefully include – Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (journalist); Rob
Newman (author & comedian); & an evening on “Women’s Activism on
Merseyside”
Organizations who would like to be involved throughout the year, please get in touch.
Further info: Mandy Vere, News From Nowhere Bookshop, 96 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HY
0151-708 7270
nfn@pop3.poptel.org.uk www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk
e-mail: nfn@pop3.poptel.org.uk
Homepage:
http://www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk
Never afraid of controversy, News From Nowhere has always stood outside the mainstream, but this year sees a recognition of the positive role the bookshop has played in the life of Liverpool & beyond with:
· A Lord Mayor’s civic reception at the Town Hall
· A finalist in the Big Difference Awards…..and last but not least…..
· A Corporate Honorary Fellowship of Liverpool John Moores University
In case people get the idea that this radical bookshop has gone soft, the collective are organizing their celebrations around the theme “We are All Immigrants”. On the day that 10 new countries join the EU, Saturday 1st of May itself, News From Nowhere will attempt to counter the mass hysteria of racism which accompanies any talk of immigration, by inviting customers to celebrate their varied origins. Badges and balloons will be handed out proclaiming “We Are All Immigrants” and customers will be invited to mark their origins, or their ancestors’ origins, on a Map of Diversity, making visible the true roots of Liverpool as a Capital of Culture (and not a culture of capital).
EVENTS - all held at News From Nowhere 96 Bold St Liverpool L1 4HY – wheelchair access
Saturday 1st May – 12pm onwards - BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS “We Are All Immigrants”
Mana Bozho Youth Ensemble - drumming
Soul Purpose – women’s funky a capella singing
Joan Owusu – storytelling for children & adults
Tayo Aluko – baritone River Niger – African folk
Tuesday 11th May – 12.30pm – Ghada Karmi, reading from & signing copies of her book “In
Search of Fatima: a Palestinian Story” (Verso)
Thursday 20th May – 7pm – Michael Foot, member of the Labour Government which
established the Mayday Bank Holiday, reading from his book “The
Uncollected Michael Foot” (Politico’s). BSL interpreter available – book
by 5th May if required
Friday 28th May – timeTBC - James Kelman, Booker prizewinner, signing copies of his new
book “You Have to Be Careful in the Land of the Free” (Hamish Hamilton)
Later in the year – events will hopefully include – Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (journalist); Rob
Newman (author & comedian); & an evening on “Women’s Activism on
Merseyside”
Organizations who would like to be involved throughout the year, please get in touch.
Further info: Mandy Vere, News From Nowhere Bookshop, 96 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HY
0151-708 7270
nfn@pop3.poptel.org.uk www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk e-mail:
nfn@pop3.poptel.org.uk Homepage:
http://www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk
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05.05.2004 13:17
Honorary Fellowships have been awarded to:
• Sue Johnston, in recognition of her services to the dramatic arts. A versatile actor – and ardent Liverpool FC fan – Sue is best known for her portrayal of chain-smoking Royle mum, Barbara, for which she won a British Comedy Award, as a psychologist in 'Waking the Dead' and as Sheila in 'Brookside'.
• Tanni Grey Thompson OBE, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sporting achievement. Britain’s best-known paralympic athlete, Tanni has performed at world-class level for the past fourteen years and has 13 paralympic medals.
• Radio City’s founding programme controller, Gillian Reynolds MBE, in recognition of her contribution to media and the arts, during a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years.
• screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce, for his outstanding contribution to the film industry. He has written screenplays for many films, including '24 Hour Party People' and 'Hilary and Jackie', and is described by film director and JMU Fellow, Alex Cox as Britain’s “best and brightest screenwriter”.
• Norman Bettison QPM, for services to Merseyside Police, and in particular his work on improving relations between the general public and the police, reducing burglaries and making Liverpool into one of the safest cities in the country.
• John Roberts, Chief Executive of United Utilities, for services to industry.
• Claire Dove, Chief Executive of Liverpool’s Women’s Technology and Education Centre, for her outstanding contribution to reducing social exclusion in Liverpool and in particular promoting the role of women in relation to new technologies.
• the Secretary of the Nautical Institute, Julian Parker in recognition of his distinguished service to the maritime industry and education for mariners. Over the last 30 years, his has helped transform the Nautical Institute into the world’s leading professional body for qualified mariners.
Anniversary achievement awards will be presented to:
• the Right Reverend Rupert Hoare on behalf of the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, currently celebrating its centenary year. Towering majestically over Liverpool, the Cathedral occupies an important position in the city, particularly through its outreach and community programmes.
• Radio City’s Chairman, Terry Smith, on behalf of the station, marking its 30th anniversary and its sustained service to informing and entertaining the people of Merseyside.
• the News From Nowhere Radical and Community Bookshop co-operative, which has provided information and resources to JMU staff and students and the wider populace of the region for 30 years and is now the Liverpool’s major independent bookshop.
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