BEATLES GET THEIR OWN DAY OF CELEBRATION

The Beatles are to be celebrated, even more than usual, in their hometown of Liverpool on the first dedicated 'Beatles Day' on July 10 this year.

The day has been set aside for fund-raising activities for the Alder Hey Children's Hospital Imagine Appeal with 20, 000 moptop wigs being made and businesses encouraged to decorate with memorabilia and radio stations set to play more Beatles-related tracks as well as inviting listeners to share their memories on air.

Beatles' Day will culminate with a special gig at the local Liverpool Arena - 'Imagine - The Concert' is part of the Summer Pops series of shows, and hosted by Ricky Tomlinson, will see an array of artists cover the Fabs classic songs.

The city will also see Beatles tribute bands play on rooftops emmulating the band's iconic 60s gig, a fun run and pub quizzes take place all over Liverpool.

July 10 also marks the 44th anniverasary of The Beatles return to the UK after their first tour of the US.

 

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Peacocke Beatles Day success

Talented students from Rye's Thomas Peacocke College raised £500 for Rye Memorial Care Centre when they held a Beatles Day on Friday.
The school hall was packed as students performed their tribute to the Fab Four.

Students from all year groups performed a variety of Beatles songs including 'Can't Buy Me Love', 'Come Together', Helter Skelter, Let It Be, Blackbird, I Saw Her Standing There and While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

Head of Music Chris McGeever said, "Wow! What a great show! It was packed out. We had students, parents and friends from the community all packed into the main hall.

"The students were simply sensational. They choose their own favourite Beatles songs from different stages of the Beatles recording career.

"These songs are not quite as easy to play as you might think. The students did a great job. We also raised a few quid for the good people at the Rye Memorial Care Centre who do a smashing job, so all in all, it was a good day."

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