Local Life - St Helens - April 2019

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Football Film
A new film about Nazi paratrooper and prisoner of
war Bert Trautmann premieres in April.
Trautmann was imprisoned in a POW camp in
Ashton-in-Makerfield until 1948, where he regularly
played in football matches until an injury led to him
taking the place of goalkeeper. When the camp
closed, Trautmann elected to remain in England and
later played for St. Helens Town before beginning
his career at Manchester City.
In 2009, Trautmann commented: ‘I will always have
such fond memories of St. Helens in my heart. [It]
gave me a new life.’
‘The Keeper’, starring David Kross as Trautmann,
heads to cinemas on Friday, April 5.
Once upon a Prom
Teardrops Supporting the Homeless have
announced their new initiative – Once Upon A
Prom.
The project aims to help young people shine on
their special prom night by providing clothes
and accessories for families who might otherwise
struggle to afford them. Teardrops is asking for
donations of prom dresses, suits, trousers and shirts,
shoes and accessories to be distributed to those in
need so they can have a truly magical evening.
Donations can be dropped off at the Teardrops
Hub on Crab Street (WA10 2DJ) or at Newton
Community Centre on Park Road South (WA12 8EX).
Marvellous Mums
A special event to celebrate Mother’s Day takes
place in Rainhill.
On Sunday, March 31, enjoy an afternoon of
entertainment from a professional vocalist, with a
delicious buffet - plus a raffle, glass of fizz on arrival
and a gift for mum!
Tickets cost £10 per person, and the event takes
place from 2pm-7pm at Rainhill Ex-Services Club. To
book, pop into the club or call 07426 808876.