IT'S a very happy birthday to the Wirral Globe.
Your favourite award-winning, campaigning paper is proud to be enjoying 43 years in regional journalism.
A weekly newspaper that speaks up for you, to mark its anniversary, the Globe is announcing a unique celebration of achievers in the thriving arts world here on Wirral.
Wirral Arts Ambassadors will recognise those individuals and companies in the fields of amateur dramatics and semi-professional work in the arts who help fly the creative flag for Wirral – locally and nationally.
Later this year we will highlight those in the arts who the Wirral Globe believes have given Wirral a solid reputation in excellence in theatre, music, writing, performance, writing, directing and dance – in fact all those dedicated, inspirational people who help put arts on the map.
Celebrities who started off in am-dram or semi-professional arts companies have now given whole-hearted support to our unique "thank you" to the those artists who shine in their own arts field, whether solo or in a team.
Inspirational people with their art in the right place – Wirral.
Now read the messages from the stars of today who salute the Globe and our celebration of the stars of tomorrow ...
Eithne Browne, actress (pictured, below) said: "Happy Birthday Wirral Globe and many more of them.
"I don't like the way the phrase 'am-dram' is sometimes used. I have found their approach anything but 'amateur'.
"It requires passion, determination and skill to mount any theatrical production, even more so when funding is so scarce.
"The Globe is truly a local paper and the Wirral Arts Ambassadors illustrates your commitment."
Suzanne Collins, actress, said: "Another year and another birthday for my wonderful local weekly newspaper, which has always supported me in my work and in all I do on the various theatre stages of Merseyside.
"And congratulations to all those who will be made Arts Ambassadors."
Suzanne Collins
Dean Sullivan, actor said: "Happy birthday to the Wirral Globe – a real paper that talks to the community.
"Coverage of the arts is a vital part of any newspaper and the Globe helps to highlight what is happening in and around Wirral and spotlight those who have come from the area and gone on to national success.
"Wirral Arts Ambassadors is an ideal platform to celebrate all that is good and positive about local talent."
Dean Sullivan
Louis Emmerick, actor said: "Happy Birthday Wirral Globe.
"I always look forward to reading the paper when I come back from a tour.
"I look out for the arts section. I give the Wirral Arts Ambassadors idea my backing.
"It is right to celebrate all those in these creative fields."
Charlie Landsborough, singer-songwriter: "Well what can I say? 43 – don't look it.
"Still going strong. I am an avid reader of the Globe, for news – community, local and national and the great arts section.
"I sing the praises of the Wirral Arts Ambassadors.
"I started out in the clubs and bars of Wirral and that helped put me on the road to success."
Stan Boardman, comedian and playwright, said: "Happy birthday Wirral Globe and thanks for all the support you have given me with my plays, including Medals, which I am touring in November in and around British Legions in Wirral.
"You read about the arts and find out about what's on in the Globe".
The Globe is an ambassador for truth and quality journalism.”
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