Bangladeshi event planned in Wirral to mark independence

8:00am Saturday 2nd March 2013 in News

WIRRAL families are invited to a special event to mark Bangladesh’s independence.

Bangladeshi Family Day, which will take place on Saturday, March 9, will mark the month in which the country declared its independence in 1971.

Organised by Wirral Council and NHS Wirral, the event will feature face painting, games and crafts, Bangladeshi food tasting and traditional music.

Councillor Chris Meaden, cabinet member for culture, tourism and leisure, said: “This looks like a really fun day, with lots to do for children and a chance to taste some delicious Bangladeshi cooking.

“It is great to see a Wirral library hosting another educational and fun event.”

Entry is free and the event is open to all. For more information call 0151 606 2665 or email birkenheadlibrary@wirral.gov.uk.

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Jack Boot says...
9:15am Sat 2 Mar 13

great idea, and thanks to Leigh and the Globe for reporting this, I hope you get the reaction and feedback you wand

Looking forward to a St Georges Day event in the very near future

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bigfoot says...
10:16am Sat 2 Mar 13

Jack Boot wrote:
great idea, and thanks to Leigh and the Globe for reporting this, I hope you get the reaction and feedback you wand

Looking forward to a St Georges Day event in the very near future
Me too!

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uncatom says...
11:45am Sat 2 Mar 13

Goodo perhaps we can have a 4th of July Day or a Boston Tea party, all funded by the mad hatters,I take it the Union Flag wont be flown in case it upsets some community or other.

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bloodtub says...
11:52am Sat 2 Mar 13

Why, will Bangladesh have a Wirral day, haven't we got better things to spend our council tax on , people are losing there jobs, but we spend money on this

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uncatom says...
1:54pm Sat 2 Mar 13

Why is the NHS promoting this?perhaps they know something we dont,

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red devil says...
4:48pm Sat 2 Mar 13

Are you SERIOUS?

We do not celebrate our own why should we be forced with a celebration for a FOREIGN country.

People of Wirral, these are the idiots you vote for, DO SOMETHING!

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red devil says...
4:49pm Sat 2 Mar 13

Jack Boot wrote:
great idea, and thanks to Leigh and the Globe for reporting this, I hope you get the reaction and feedback you wand

Looking forward to a St Georges Day event in the very near future
what planet are you on

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Boredofthis2 says...
6:15pm Sat 2 Mar 13

Here's an idea. Don't go.

Stay at home, and write letters complaining about 'dem foreigners' taking all out jobs, and political correctness gone mad.

You shower of tedious bores.

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WirralAl says...
7:57pm Sat 2 Mar 13

Jack Boot wrote:
great idea, and thanks to Leigh and the Globe for reporting this, I hope you get the reaction and feedback you wand

Looking forward to a St Georges Day event in the very near future
Me too. And Indian day, and Arab day, Jew day, polish day and every other nationals day. 365 days of shame for Wirral councils stupidity.

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uncatom says...
11:46am Sun 3 Mar 13

Boredofthis2 wrote:
Here's an idea. Don't go.

Stay at home, and write letters complaining about 'dem foreigners' taking all out jobs, and political correctness gone mad.

You shower of tedious bores.
Boredofthis2,
Are you sure your on the right thread?I have'nt read any comments about "dem foreigners"taking all our jobs,and yes political correctness only appears to support other cultures,I think the reaction to this is that people see their own culture and feelings sidelined eg; mus'nt fly the Union Flag or St Georges flag or celebrate any Christian festivals in case someone is offended,this is a mainly Christian country and those that seek a new life here are quite rightly allowed to practice their own religions and customs, but if they are offended or upset by our way of life then perhaps this is not the right country for them and they also have the freedom of choice to leave.

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don't look back in anger says...
12:35pm Sun 3 Mar 13

I used to have the same views as all above, but I now work with these families and have no problem with them, People are mislead by false info and comments. Were does it say that this event will be funded by our taxes. They could be funding this event themselves. I've not seen any Bangladesh families refuse to join in with our activities or complain about our culture.

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Boredofthis2 says...
2:58pm Sun 3 Mar 13

uncatom wrote:
Boredofthis2 wrote:
Here's an idea. Don't go.

Stay at home, and write letters complaining about 'dem foreigners' taking all out jobs, and political correctness gone mad.

You shower of tedious bores.
Boredofthis2,
Are you sure your on the right thread?I have'nt read any comments about "dem foreigners"taking all our jobs,and yes political correctness only appears to support other cultures,I think the reaction to this is that people see their own culture and feelings sidelined eg; mus'nt fly the Union Flag or St Georges flag or celebrate any Christian festivals in case someone is offended,this is a mainly Christian country and those that seek a new life here are quite rightly allowed to practice their own religions and customs, but if they are offended or upset by our way of life then perhaps this is not the right country for them and they also have the freedom of choice to leave.
Mustn't celebrate any Christian festivals.

You idiot. Did Christmas, Easter and a whole range of others just pass you by the last few centuries?

And this isn't a religious celebration. Bangladesh is a country, not a religion. Tithead.

The nonsense about the St George flag is also a complete Daily Mail myth.

Grow up.

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Positive thinker says...
3:53pm Sun 3 Mar 13

You couldn't dream it up

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Positive thinker says...
5:27pm Sun 3 Mar 13

Why don't we celebrate bedroom tax day as we all know it starts in April so we haven't got long to organise the event

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elbmek says...
6:08pm Sun 3 Mar 13

Point 1: Christmas does not exist anymore, it is a mid winter festival. Also decorations for the MWF are none religious now or haven't you noticed?

Point 2: This is about a small far east country with no ties to England. What next Vietnam Independence day?

Point 3: we are not a 'mostly' christian country - we are A CHRISTIAN country full stop. I am athiest but do not go around demanding the closure of christian establishments.

This latest joke by WBC is just that a joke that is going to cost YOU, the taxpayer.

Oh, don't go blaming Cameron's lot, this is labour at its best!!!

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elbmek says...
6:09pm Sun 3 Mar 13

VOTE UKIP, make THAT difference

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uncatom says...
6:41pm Sun 3 Mar 13

Boredofthis2 wrote:
uncatom wrote:
Boredofthis2 wrote:
Here's an idea. Don't go.

Stay at home, and write letters complaining about 'dem foreigners' taking all out jobs, and political correctness gone mad.

You shower of tedious bores.
Boredofthis2,
Are you sure your on the right thread?I have'nt read any comments about "dem foreigners"taking all our jobs,and yes political correctness only appears to support other cultures,I think the reaction to this is that people see their own culture and feelings sidelined eg; mus'nt fly the Union Flag or St Georges flag or celebrate any Christian festivals in case someone is offended,this is a mainly Christian country and those that seek a new life here are quite rightly allowed to practice their own religions and customs, but if they are offended or upset by our way of life then perhaps this is not the right country for them and they also have the freedom of choice to leave.
Mustn't celebrate any Christian festivals.

You idiot. Did Christmas, Easter and a whole range of others just pass you by the last few centuries?

And this isn't a religious celebration. Bangladesh is a country, not a religion. Tithead.

The nonsense about the St George flag is also a complete Daily Mail myth.

Grow up.
Boredofthis2,
If you had taken the time to read my post correctly you might of recognised that they were examples given of why some people feel that our own culture is being sidelined rightly or wrongly, this isnt the fault of any immigrant community it is the fault of a number of weak willed councils wishing to appease a very small minority of certain communities.Again nowhere did I mention that Bangladesh was a religion or that this was a religious festival, perhaps if you concentrated on what was written it would save you having to reply with your misleading comments and your childish insults.

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Positive thinker says...
6:51pm Sun 3 Mar 13

Uncatosser isn't happy

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bickyboy says...
9:54pm Sun 3 Mar 13

The best that you can say about the announcement of this event is that its something positive amidst a sea of negative news; and when the day comes, I too look forward to being able to wave my cross of Saint George in celebration of our foreign-born patron saint.

At least the article didn't contain that wretched and depressing phrase "we celebrate diversity", so maybe the yawn- inducingly unimaginative lexicon of the equality fiends is expanding at last.

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bigfoot says...
9:36am Mon 4 Mar 13

There is a WHOLE week devoted to people such as Bot2.
The first week in August is
http://www.internati
onalclownweek.org/
Thankfully for us you will have to leave the Country to celebrate it!

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No.9 says...
10:05am Mon 4 Mar 13

Like the councillor says, "it's an educational and fun event" and it's great that our "community" library is being used for this, as it should be! I don't think it's a waste of money (it won't be a lot of money), it's an important day in world (and British) history - and there is actually a British connection as it all started with the end of the British Raj in 1947.

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don't look back in anger says...
11:34am Mon 4 Mar 13

They have their own community around the borough road area, so why not let them celebrate. Who say's it's going to cost us? It may be funded by their own community. I don't see such a fuss when we join in with the Chinese new year across all our schools etc.

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Maxid007 says...
11:42am Mon 4 Mar 13

What a load of tosh. 2% increase in council rates, services cut etc, and they can find money for THIS?... Educational and fun day out, so why not have the Wirral Show, or the egg run? when is Australia day, the independance for India, Packistan, South Africa....? this harks back to the looney left days of Liverpool. I don't want MY money being spent on this? I would rather MY money being spent on the days centres that are being closed, jobs being cut in the council. We want speed humps in our road to stop the certainty of a child being run over, but there isn't any money. If you want this Councillor, YOU PAY FOR IT OUT YOUR OWN POCKET. I why are the Wirral Globe not making more of this? sure the nationals would have a field day?!

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katryn says...
7:56pm Mon 4 Mar 13

which park is it at?

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Jimrob says...
10:32pm Mon 4 Mar 13

The way I see it is that the Bangladeshi community live here, pay council tax and cook great tasting food.

Where is the problem?

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Leigh Marles says...
4:21pm Tue 5 Mar 13

The Wirral Globe has been asked to point out that this event is being held at no extra cost to the council, during normal library open hours, and activities have been organised by community groups, volunteers and local businesses.
Editor.

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katryn says...
5:03pm Tue 5 Mar 13

sorry where is it being held?

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spamfiend says...
6:09pm Tue 5 Mar 13

katryn wrote:
sorry where is it being held?
Think it is in Birkenhead Library on Borough Road

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uncatom says...
6:37pm Tue 5 Mar 13

Leigh Marles wrote:
The Wirral Globe has been asked to point out that this event is being held at no extra cost to the council, during normal library open hours, and activities have been organised by community groups, volunteers and local businesses.
Editor.
Thank you Leigh Marles for clarifying that point,however it was organised jointly by WBC and the NHS and I take that to mean their organisational contribution was also free of charge,quite unusual for WBC as they like to squeeze every last penny usually.

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JADEE1 says...
10:10pm Tue 5 Mar 13

check the news on rt freeveiw channel 85 or aljazeera,in english on channel 83 & have a proper look at the world news you may never, have seen before ,news from all over the world & honest news !! you will never watch the ripp off ,,bbc news !!sky or any other ,this celebration marks the and of a war in 1971 were men, women,& children were raped & murded,in the end the body count was over 3 million lost,there lives ,& even today there are strikes running battles with the police ,more than 20 police have been killed in the last 3 days,,& dozens of old men young woman & children have lost there lives,this is BANGLADESH TODAY,!!5/feb/2013,,
SO COME ON CLLRS,WHAT IS THERE TO CELIBRATE,& WHAT HAPPEND TO THE AUSTERITY MEASURES,you are not fit for purpose,,!!!,PATHETI
C,!!!

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Inniebear says...
10:06am Wed 6 Mar 13

Jadee, you've dropped your bag of grammar there.

It celebrates the *end* of the war, yes? Not the body count?

Seriously, though, if this event is being held at no cost to the council and will increase community spirit in that area, what's the problem? Don't like it? Don't go.

As for the "You never see the Union Flag" brigade, look up at any council building, any day of the week. Salute, if you need to. You'll look no more ridiculous than your ranting, spittle-flecked comments on the Globe website already do.

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Thepleb says...
12:44pm Wed 6 Mar 13

If you don't like it don't go simple as that.
I fear that the local unwashed super strength lager brigade will descend for a free feed and show what central Birkenhead has become these days a hang out for **** heads and bag heads.

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uncatom says...
2:51pm Wed 6 Mar 13

Inniebear,
Another contributer who fails to read the posts correctly,nowhere in any of the threads does it mention "you never see the Union Flag" mmmm ranting spittle flecked ,you seem to come across as a very angry person yourself, seriously though is there any need to be offensive with your response? these threads are to air our views its called freedom of speech or expression,non of the views printed have been offensive to the Bangladeshi Nation nor the individual they are rightly or wrongly purely points of view.

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pooboy says...
4:00pm Wed 6 Mar 13

There is quite a few comments on here which highlight the lack of understanding and education of minorities of people in this country.
If you don't like this country "DO ONE"...
I'm sure you will find a nice country who will give you the same benefits as you recieve now,free health care,free beer money,a roof over your head,etc.
Go to Ethopia,Sudan,Poland
,Croatia,Russia even......You would not last a minute you pampered idiots.

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Positive thinker says...
7:36pm Wed 6 Mar 13

Pooboy I don't think anyone going to try that one

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Nigrette says...
9:13am Fri 8 Mar 13

Boredofthis2 wrote:
Here's an idea. Don't go.

Stay at home, and write letters complaining about 'dem foreigners' taking all out jobs, and political correctness gone mad.

You shower of tedious bores.
**** pal, it is getting blooming ridiculous now, we cannot display our english flag in pride anymore without fear of racism.

Employers are basically forced into recruiting `foriegners` for fear of repraisals.

If they want to come to our country THEY SHOULD LIVE BY OUR WAYS, OUR RULES AND DO OUR WORK WITHOUT SPECIAL CLOTHES!

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Nigrette says...
5:38pm Mon 11 Mar 13

BLOODY FORIEGNERS!!!

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