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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:06:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Golf With Duncan]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/golf-with-duncan/</link>
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	Everton in the Community is offering you the chance to play a round of golf with Blues legend Duncan McKenzie.

	 

	The former midfielder &ndash; remembered fondly for his array of tricks with a football &ndash; will be donning his club and golf shoes at the spectacular St. Deiniol Bangor Golf Club in North Wales in aid of the Club&rsquo;s official...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:56 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Funds raised at 10k]]></title>
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	A number of Everton Football Club staff recently took part in the Mersey Tunnel 10k run.

	 

	Nearly 3,000 competitors laced up the running shoes to tackle the gruelling terrain which saw runners start in Liverpool with 2,852 &ndash; a record for the event &ndash; finishing.

	 

	Starting at Pall Mall in Liverpool city centre the runners travelled along approximately one mile...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:24:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Steve Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s disability manager Steve Johnson has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Sefton Sports Awards.

	Sports stars from across Sefton were celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony at Southport&rsquo;s Theatre and Convention Centre recently, where community sport champions,young, old and of varying levels of ability,were rewarded for their efforts over the past 12 months....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:05:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kirkby Kickerz Cup Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/kirkby-kickerz-cup-success/</link>
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	Everton in the Community has inspired a group of children to become cup champions.

	The Blues&rsquo; award-winning &lsquo;Kickz&rsquo; programme, in association with Knowsley Borough Council and Towerhill Youth Centre, established a free weekly football session in Kirkby for younger children to deter them from entering a life of anti-social behaviour.

	The sessions, known as &lsquo;Kirkby Kickerz&rsquo;, are popular with over...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:10:51 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marshall Backs Imagine Your Goals Awards]]></title>
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	Cliff Marshall was the special guest at Everton in the Community&rsquo;s &lsquo;Imagine Your Goals&rsquo; End of Season Awards evening.

	The ex-Everton midfielder joined over 60 participants and guests in Goodison Park&rsquo;s Alex Young Lounge recently to honour the contributions made by members of the mental health initiative both on &ndash; and off &ndash; the field.

	The 57-year-old handed out each...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:25:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Charity Request Update]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/charity-request-update/</link>
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	Please note that due to the high amount of requests Everton Football Club has already received, the waiting list for signed items is now closed for this season.

	 

	This will enable us to help all charities, fundraisers and causes who have been in touch to date.

	 

	Please re-apply at the start of next season, giving at least six weeks&rsquo; notice...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:09:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Military and Civilian Partnership Awards]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/military-and-civilian-partnership-awards/</link>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s &lsquo;Inside Right&rsquo; initiative recently celebrated another triumph, taking the &lsquo;Health Improvement and Promotion&rsquo; award at the Military and Civilian Partnership Awards.

	 

	The annual event, held this year in Cardiff City Hall and hosted by the Welsh government, saw the Club&rsquo;s official charity beat off heavyweight competition from over 100 applicants, before emerging on top over such...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 16:48:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tournament Raises £8,000 For Community]]></title>
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	Twenty teams went head-to head at Goodison Park recently in a fundraising tournament for Everton in the Community&rsquo;s &lsquo;Inside Right&rsquo; project.

	
	The battle for the Lloyds Banking Group Trophy raised a staggering £8,000, with the impressive Rose and Crown defeating Alder FC in the final to claim the silverware.

	 

	Employees of the bank voted unanimously to hold the tournament in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 10:27:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Baines and Osman Lay The Foundations]]></title>
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	Leighton Baines and Leon Osman teamed up to launch a new project, delivered in association with Everton in the Community, that will use the power of football to help disadvantaged youngsters in Toxteth.

	 

	The Everton duo paid a visit to the Fire Fit Hub to meet youngsters who have joined the England Footballers Foundation (EFF) Academy, a new initiative that...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 15:54:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Reaches Out]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/community-reaches-out/</link>
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	Goodison Park was the focal point for charitable programmes both home and abroad during a three-day Community Outreach Seminar, beginning on 21 May 2013.

	 

	So often the pioneers for charitable foresight, all eyes were on Everton in the Community and the work it does, including the &lsquo;Safe Hands&rsquo; project and the newly formed Everton Free School.

	 

	Representatives from Queens Park...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 17:02:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sky Dive With Blues]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is set to top the Goodison Zip Slide with a 10,000 feet sky dive on Saturday 29 June at Lancaster Airfield.

	Following on from the success of May&rsquo;s soar across the Goodison turf, the Club&rsquo;s official charity have served up the next slice of adrenaline-junkie pie, which will prove irresistible to daredevils everywhere.

	 

	And demand is...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 14:52:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Welcome MEPs]]></title>
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	A selection of MEPs recently witnessed first-hand the great work that Everton in the Community delivers across Merseyside.

	The delegation, which included Arlene McCarthy, MEP for the North West of England, was invited to Goodison Park to see how the Blues work with Mersey Care NHS Trust to deliver an innovative programme called &lsquo;Pass on the Memories&rsquo;, which helps individuals...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues team up with Mayor to help young people]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-team-up-with-mayor-to-help-young-people/</link>
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	Everton in the Community is launching a new programme in conjunction with the Mayor of Liverpool to improve the employability of young people across the region.

	 

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity has secured funding from Liverpool City Council to deliver a scheme which offers young people aged 16-24, who are unemployed and out of education or training (NEET), the opportunity to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 13:55:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chinese FA Visit Goodison]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community recently welcomed a delegation from the Chinese Football Association to Goodison Park.

	The visit was part of a Chinese FA excursion to the UK to look at the positive impact that football can have on young people.

	The Chinese FA, which is a partner of the Premier League and British Council&rsquo;s hugely successful international development programme...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 17:05:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dunc's Day]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/dunc-s-day/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Dunc's Day]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Felli Goes Silver!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/felli-goes-silver-/</link>
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	Marouane Fellaini teamed up with celebrity stylist Josh Wood to turn his hair silver for charity.

	To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Premier League Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, Fellaini promised to turn his famous &#39;fro silver &ndash; but only if fans helped him reach the fundraising target of £25,000 by May 16.

	The Belgian international put...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:45 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Big Dunc Zips Across Goodison]]></title>
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	Everton legend Duncan Ferguson joined hundreds of fans at Goodison Park today for the Blues&rsquo; annual Zip Slide Challenge.
	
	Supporters gathered to watch the former Blues&rsquo; striker and their fellow adrenaline junkies fly from the top balcony, across the pitch and into the Bullens Road stand on the specially assembled zip line.
	
	The event was held to raise money for...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Felli's Done It!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/felli-s-done-it-/</link>
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	Marouane Fellaini is set to dye his hair silver after fans raised over £25,000 for Everton in the Community.
	
	To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Fellaini committed to turn his famous &#39;fro silver &ndash; but only if Evertonians helped him reach the fundraising target by 16 May.
	
	The total currently stands at a fantastic £25,395.30, a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:43:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Free Health Awareness Event at Goodison]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/free-health-awareness-event-at-goodison/</link>
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	Everton Football Club played host to a Free Health Awareness Event on Thursday 9 May.

	 

	Staff members were able to make full use of free health checks, massage and beauty care, as well as gain information on a range of different health and wellbeing issues.

	 

	Attended by over 20 services, including Trading Standards and Merseytravel, the occasion was organised by...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:38:20 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Denise Shortlisted For Woman of the Year]]></title>
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	Everton&rsquo;s Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale has been nominated for Merseyside&rsquo;s 2013 Woman of the Year Award.

	Denise, who is the Club&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive of Everton in the Community, the Blues&rsquo; official charity, joins 21 other extraordinary women from across the region to compete for the coveted title.

	Since March nominations have been flooding in for high-flying women...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 16:49:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up For the Everton BTEC!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sign-up-for-the-everton-btec-/</link>
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	Everton Football Club&rsquo;s BTEC Academy has started recruiting for this September and is looking for students who love their football and wish to develop a comprehensive overview of the sports industry, with a specific focus on football and football coaching.

	The BTEC is a two-year full-time course and to gain entry onto the programme students must have at least five...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 17:10:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferguson to Fly]]></title>
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	Duncan Ferguson has signed up for the 2013 Goodison Zip Slide on 18 May.

	The legendary number nine will join fans as they zip from the Top Balcony to the Bullens Road to raise money for the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.

	To enter costs just £25 and thrillseekers will be sent a free fundraising pack and an...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:55:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everlasting Tribute To Raymond]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everlasting-tribute-to-raymond/</link>
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	Everton in the Community is offering supporters the chance to embed the memories of lost loved ones at the heart of Everton Football Club.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity has been gifted 25 silver birch trees as part of its silver jubilee and is offering families and loved ones of Evertonians who have passed away the opportunity to purchases a tree...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 13:53:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brown Backs Girls Tournament]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/brown-backs-girls-tournament/</link>
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	Everton and England Ladies&rsquo; goalkeeper was the special guest at Goals Soccer Centre in Netherton on Friday 26 April as Everton in the Community held an all-girls five-a-side football tournament with the winners earning the honour of representing Everton in a North West competition.

	 

	What started out as a seven team round-robin battle was whittled down to the top four...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Two Directors' Box Tickets]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/two-directors-box-tickets/</link>
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	Evertonians can get their hands on two Directors&rsquo; Box tickets for the final home game of the season against West Ham, thanks to the generosity of Blues&#39; Chairman Bill Kenwright.

	All proceeds raised will be put towards the &lsquo;We Are Everton, Aren&rsquo;t We&rsquo; fundraising total, which will be donated to Everton in the Community&rsquo;s 25th anniversary fundraising campaign to reach...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 13:53:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bellew Backs Troops]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/bellew-backs-troops/</link>
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	Light Heavyweight Boxer Tony Bellew visited Goodison Park on Monday to meet a group of ex-servicemen who are using boxing to help overcome the challenges of readjusting back into civilian life.

	Bellew, nicknamed &lsquo;TheBomber&rsquo;, teamed up with participants of Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Inside Right programme, which uses sport to reach out to ex-forces personnel who are socially isolated and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:19:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[People's Picnic Success]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community staged its first ever &lsquo;People&rsquo;s Picnic&rsquo; on Saturday 27 April in the People&rsquo;s Club lounge.

	 

	After watching the first team feast on Fulham on the pitch, over 50 guests - from variousinitiatives the Club&rsquo;s official charity are currently involved in - were invited to Goodison for a bite to eat courtesy of the generosity of Club...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:25:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fellaini Sets Fans Hair-raising Challenge]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/fellaini-sets-fans-hair-raising-challenge/</link>
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	Marouane Fellaini is taking on his most hair-raising challenge yet - to raise thousands of pounds for Everton in the Community.

	To celebrate the silver anniversary of the Blues official charity, Fellaini has committed to turn his famous &#39;fro silver - if Evertonians can reach a fundraising target of £25,000.

	The Belgian international will put his iconic hair in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Back Bowel Cancer Awareness Month]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-back-bowel-cancer-awareness-month/</link>
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	April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Everton has teamed up with Aintree University Hospital to help raise awareness of the condition.

	Last year Blues&rsquo; legend Kevin Sheedy was diagnosed with the condition after reporting symptoms of the disease, including blood in his stools and a change in his bowel habits. He went to see his GP and was referred...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:08:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toffees Together Complete Cycle Challenge]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/toffees-together-complete-cycle-challenge/</link>
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	A group of fundraising Evertonians were given a hero&rsquo;s welcome as they arrived at Goodison Park today to finish a mammoth cycle challenge.
	
	Toffees Together, comprising 25 members of official Everton supporters&#39; club branches, have spent the last four days in the saddle on the way back from Sunderland in an effort to raise £50,000 for charity.
	
	The group departed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:15:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Heitinga In Safe Hands]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/heitinga-in-safe-hands/</link>
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	John Heitinga met with a group of young people from Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Safe Hands project at Finch Farm recently.

	The Dutch international spent time with the youngsters who are currently taking part in the ground-breaking programme that helps young offenders improve their life-chances.

	Heitinga took part in a question and answer session about health and fitness and the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:26:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Business Event At Goodison ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/business-event-at-goodison-sees-initiative-go-live./</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	 

	Downtown Liverpool in Business&rsquo; Frank McKenna hosted an event at Everton Football Club today with Blues&rsquo; chiefs to discuss the future of the city and launch a new initiative to support the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.

	 

	On Tuesday 23 April local businesses attended a morning networking seminar which featured Everton Chief Executive Robert Elstone and Dr Denise...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:36:56 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[People's Picnic]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/people-s-picnic/</link>
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	On Saturday 27 April following Everton&#39;s home encounter with Fulham, Everton in the Community will be hosting a pilot of an event where some of the most in need participants from the Club&#39;s official charity programmes will be invited in for some refreshments and entertainment. At the end of the evening they will leave with a bag of essential food...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:31:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Not Long Now]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/not-long-now/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	This weekend a group of loyal Blues fans will embark on a mammoth bike ride to raise money for two of the Club&rsquo;s charities.
	
	Members of the Mid-Cheshire, Southport Independent Blues, Rice Lane, Taxi Club Blues, Lancaster and Morecombe, Croxteth Blues, Walnut Blues and Ellesmere Port Supporters&#39; Clubs will travel up to the North East to watch Everton take on...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:08:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Darron meets the cyclists]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/darron-meets-the-cyclists/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Darron Gibson welcomed a group of loyal Blues fans to Finch Farm on Thursday to wish them well ahead of their mammoth bike ride to raise money for two of the Club&rsquo;s charities.
	
	Members of the Mid-Cheshire, Southport Independent Blues, Rice Lane, Taxi Club Blues, Lancaster and Morecombe, Croxteth Blues, Walnut Blues, Ellesmere Port and Denbigh Supporters&#39; Clubs will travel...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:03:26 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton in the Community Education & Employment Talent Day]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-in-the-community-education-amp-employment-talent-day/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Tuesday 26 March saw Goodison Park play host to 100 young people for an Education & Employment Talent Day.

	 

	The event was jointly organised by Everton in the Community and Business in the Community and was part of the New Horizons programme.

	 

	Local schools, ranging from 14 &ndash; 1 8 years old had the opportunity to learn about the various...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:12:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sheedy Hails Student's Five-a-side fundraiser for Everton in the Community ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sheedy-hails-student-s-five-a-side-fundraiser-for-everton-in-the-community/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton legend Kevin Sheedy hailed a group of Liverpool Community College students who raised more than £750 for Everton in the Community this week.

	The business students organised a five- a-side football tournament on Wednesday to raise money for the Club&#39;s official charity.

	Teams who took part on the night included, Hampson Hughes Solicitors, KAA Architects, Brabners, ACC Liverpool, Clatterbridge...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:44:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Marine Holiday Park Scores With Jela]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/-marine-holiday-park-score-with-jela/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Nikica Jelavic was on hand to kick-start Everton in the Community&rsquo;s new relationship with Marine Holiday Park of Rhyl, North Wales on Friday at Finch Farm.

	The organisations have joined forces to launch a major charitable initiative in support of the charity&rsquo;s 25th Anniversary Campaign.

	Marine Holiday Park has donated a branded caravan to offer disadvantaged families the opportunity of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:13:37 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton in the Community's Capital Gain]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-in-the-community-s-capital-gain/</link>
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	Edgar Davids was the very special guest at the eighth annual Kickz awards at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday 2 April, which saw Everton in the Community volunteers Jordan Knowles and Andy Whittaker receive the Inspiring Young Person and Volunteer of the Year Awards respectively.

	After earlier seeing Choices Co-ordinator and Community Sports Coach, Paul West, narrowly miss out on the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:45:58 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Victor spreads Easter cheer]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/victor-spreads-easter-cheer/</link>
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	Victor Anichebe brought smiles to the faces of children at Whiston Hospital on Thursday 28 March.

	 

	The Everton striker paid a surprise visit to the children&rsquo;s wards, taking with him an armful of Easter eggs.

	 

	He took time out after training to meet children who are currently being treated at the hospital, chatted with their families and posed for photographs...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:23:28 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Naismith Backs Dementia Scheme]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/naismith-backs-dementia-scheme/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Steven Naismith joined a host of former Everton players at Goodison Park today to help raise awareness of the Blues&rsquo; new dementia initiative.

	The Scotland international was united with players from as far back as the 1950&rsquo;s to support Everton in the Community and Mersey Care NHS Trust&rsquo;s programme known as &lsquo;Pass on the Memories&rsquo;, which supports patients with memory...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fundraiser For Cycle Challenge]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/fundraiser-for-cycle-challenge/</link>
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	The &#39;We&#39;re Everton Aren&#39;t We Cycle Challenge&#39; will be staging a fundraising event at Goodison Park on Friday 5 April - coinciding with Everton&#39;s FA Youth Cup quarter final against Norwich City - with the proceeds being split equally between Everton in the Community and the Everton Former Players&#39; Foundation.

	 

	Doors will be open from 6.30pm and for a mere...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carena Crowned Fundraiser Of The Year]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s fundraising officer, Carena Duffy, has been crowned &lsquo;Fundraiser of the Year&rsquo; at the 2013 Social Impact Awards.

	The Social Impact Awards are a national awards programme to celebrate and reward excellence in charities, not for profit and social enterprise organisations as well as public and private sector organisations, which have made a &lsquo;big difference&rsquo; in their...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Ask Fans To Cure Blood Cancer in Memory of Ablett]]></title>
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	Players from Everton&rsquo;s 1995 FA Cup winning team are urging fans to sign up to the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register in memory of former team mate, Gary Ablett.
	 
	Duncan Ferguson and Graham Stuart, Gary&rsquo;s widow Jackie, and niece Toni Moore, have joined forces to promote an event where fans can sign up to the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Frank Backs Blues' Community Ambassador Club]]></title>
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	Downtown Liverpool in Business&rsquo; Frank McKenna will host an event with Everton chiefs to discuss the future of the city and support the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.

	On Tuesday 23 April local businesses are invited to a morning networking seminar which will feature Everton Chief Executive Robert Elstone and Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale, the Club&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Meet With Minister For Care And Support ]]></title>
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	Today Everton in the Community and Mersey Care NHS Trust staff met with the Minister of State for Care and Support as part of the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Challenge on Dementia.

	The Blues&rsquo; delegation attended a meeting hosted by the RT Hon Norman Lamb MP, to discuss the role football clubs and other sports clubs in the development of dementia-friendly communities....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Canadian starlets receive Everton treatment]]></title>
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	Goodison Park and Finch Farm welcomed an unusually large amount of red through the doors in the early weeks of March, as Toronto&#39;s Global Soccer Satellite School flew in for their third annual visit of Everton Football Club.

	 

	
	With relations strong with our trans-Atlantic cousins, the Canadian soccer starlets - whose team&#39;s colours are strikingly similar to that of our...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lord Coe Hails Blues' Commitment To 2012 legacy]]></title>
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	Lord Sebastian Coe has hailed the positive work done by Everton and the other Premier League clubs in their communities, particularly with respect to sports participation.

	Writing the foreword for the Premier League Creating Chances 2012 report, released today,the Chairman of the British Olympic Association and architect of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, said:  &ldquo;The Premier League is...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tournament Triumph for Farnborough Road and Ormskirk]]></title>
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	Friday 15 March saw a school invasion at Finch Farm as several local teams battled it out for the chance to represent Everton Football Club in the Premier League Schools Tournament.

	With this year&rsquo;s final set to be staged at Anfield, the home of Everton&rsquo;s local-rivals Liverpool, competition was more fierce than ever for the right to wear the Royal...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Target Takes in Half Marathon]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&#39;s aim to raise £1m stretched 13 miles around the city on Sunday 17 March as the Club&#39;s official charity took over the 2013 Liverpool Half Marathon.
	
	15 runners represented Everton in the Community in the race itself, while many other volunteers and staff members owned the six mile check point, handing water and encouragement in abundance...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is backing the sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week (11-15 March) by celebrating the first anniversary of the Club&rsquo;s own apprenticeship scheme.

	The week is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity launched its apprenticeship programme in November 2011 and has since recruited 19...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marathon Effort From Blues]]></title>
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	Sunday 17 March will see a group of brave Everton staff take on the gruelling Liverpool Half Marathon to raise funds forEverton in the Community.

	Representatives from all over the business have signed up to the 13-mile race to support the charity&rsquo;s ambitious goal of raising £1million during the 2012/13 season as part of its 25thanniversary campaign.

	The Blues&rsquo; employees...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Back Respect Campaign For Referees]]></title>
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	The Don&rsquo;t X The Line Campaign which works to eradicate bad touchline behaviour at football matches will be celebrated this weekend (16 and 17 March).

	 

	In conjunction with the Professional Football Association and Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL) , Don&rsquo;t X The Line works to increase levels of respect shown by spectators towards match officials at grassroots football.  

	 

	This weekend...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Hat-Trick On the Cards]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Choices Co-ordinator and Community Sports Coach, Paul West, has been nominated for the &lsquo;Inspiring Person&rsquo; honour at the prestigious National Kickz Awards.

	 

	No stranger to being nominated or indeed winning awards both singularly and as a department, Everton in the Community will be looking to bag a trio of accolades as course participants Jordan Knowles and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton vie to turn Anfield blue]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club&rsquo;s training complex, Finch Farm, will play host to a very special tournament on Friday 15 March to determine which junior team will wear the Royal Blue of Everton at Anfield at the prestigious Premier League Schools Tournament.

	 

	The Premier League Schools Tournament gives countless youngsters the chance to experience what it feels like to be a top...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Calls a Taxi]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club&rsquo;s strong relationship with its supporters&rsquo; clubs was reinforced once again on Friday 1 March when the Taxi Club Blues hosted a fundraising event for the forthcoming &lsquo;We&rsquo;re Everton Aren&rsquo;t We&rsquo; Cycle Challenge in aid of Everton in the Community&rsquo;s 25th anniversary campaign and the Everton Former Players&rsquo; Foundation.

	 

	Organised by Taxi Club Secretary Phil O&rsquo;Rourke, fellow member...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:22:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Victor Pings Into Action ]]></title>
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	Victor Anichebe visited a local school today to see how Everton is continuing the legacy of London 2012 and helping to prepare future Olympic athletes for Rio 2016.

	The Nigerian striker, who is an Olympic Silver Medallist from Beijing in 2008, joined Everton in the Community coaches at a table tennis club at Broadgreen International School, which was established thanks...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton in the Community Submits Plans for A Community Facility]]></title>
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	 Everton in the Community has submitted a planning application to open a facility to allow the charity to extend its reach further into the local area.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity has provided plans to Liverpool City Council for an exciting new project to refurbish an existing property and transform it into a community facility next to Goodison Park, which will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IND Media Contribute to the £1million Challenge]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&#39;s 25th anniversary aim of raising £1million was recently boosted thanks to local print and design company, IND Media.

	 

	The print management service providers donated two corporate hospitality places for the Blues&#39; FA Cup fixture against Oldham Athletic to Everton in the Community to auction and raise vital funds.

	 

	With a champagne reception, tour of the dressing...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Book Now For Easter Soccer Camps ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/book-now-for-easter-soccer-camps/</link>
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	Wondering how to keep your child occupied this Easter half term? Well thanks to Everton in the Community wonder no more as the Club&rsquo;s official charity is proud to present a range of Easter Soccer Camps perfect for any youngster.

	 

	For a mere £30 your child can enrol on a fun and football-filled day with fully trained coaches who will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Urge Smokers To 'Swap Fags For Swag' For National No Smoking Day]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has teamed up with the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation to encourage smokers to ditch cigarettes for good.

	This year smokers are being encouraged to consider the financial benefits of quitting as part of the 30th Anniversary of No Smoking Day, which is Wednesday 13 March.

	 

	March is officially recognised as No Smoking Month and this...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Back Local Singer]]></title>
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	 It wasn&rsquo;t just Everton who marched onto the latter stages of a competition this week as local singing sensation and Everton in the Community volunteer Jennifer Jewell made the final cut of Radio City&rsquo;s Big Gig competition.

	Jennifer and four other local acts have been shortlisted to win the chance to support Ne-Yo and Tulisa at Radio City Live on...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hitzlsperger Backs Blues Mental Health Programme]]></title>
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	Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger visited Garston Lifestyles Leisure Centre today to meet participants who have benefited from a mental health programme run by the Blues.

	The German international met with a group of men who access the award-winning mental health programme, Imagine Your Goals, which is run by Everton in the Community and Mersey Care NHS Trust.

	At the event...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Bingo Love]]></title>
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	Over 100 elderly members of the local community enjoyed a bingo session entwined with a Valentine&#39;s Day theme on 14 February in the People&#39;s Club lounge thanks to Everton in the Community.
	
	In partnership with ASDA, Tesco and Merseyside police, the crowd enjoyed refreshments, called house and took part in several raffles with all proceeds going to the Club&#39;s official...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fans Get Behind 25th Anniversary Campaign ]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has been overwhelmed by the backing it has received from fans of both sides of the city for its silver jubilee.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season and has been flooded with words of support and financial contributions towards its vital work from both Everton and Liverpool fans.

	To mark the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Back Student Volunteering Week]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is backing National Student Volunteering Week (11-16 February) by helping young people to get involved in their local communities.

	Everton in the Community, the Club&rsquo;s official charity, has been running a programme called National Citizen Service (NCS) for the past two years, which helps young people who are looking to develop life skills and make a real...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Be part of the zip slide first team]]></title>
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	Fancy soaring across Goodison Park like Kevin Mirallas?

	 

	No, David Moyes is not recruiting the next high flying winger, but Everton in the Community is offering fans the chance to be part of the 2013 zip slide challenge on Sunday 21 April.

	 

	All Everton in the Community require is a mere £25 administration fee, in return for a free fundraising...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Nominated For Prestigious Award]]></title>
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	Everton&rsquo;s official charity has been nominated for a top award at the &lsquo;sporting Oscars&rsquo;.

	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Safe Hands project has been shortlisted in the Best Community Programme category at the 2013 Sport Industry Awards alongside five other high profile schemes, including BSkyB &ndash; Sky Ride 2012, Cricket for Change &ndash; Hit The Top, Cricket Foundation &ndash; Street Chance,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton and Alder Hey Scoop Two Awards]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community and Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital scored a brace at the recent Patient Experience Network National Awards (PENNA).

	The Blues&rsquo; disability development programme, run in partnership with Alder Hey, was named winner in the &lsquo;Support for Caregivers, Staff and Family&rsquo; category before being announced as the PENNA &lsquo;Overall Winner&rsquo; for 2012.

	The awards, which took place at...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Imagine Your Goals Brace]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s &lsquo;Imagine Your Goals&rsquo; squad gave the Club an early Christmas present on 14 December 2012 when they were crowned champions of the &lsquo;Creative Support & Blackburn Rovers Community Trust&rsquo; Division 1 on their first attempt.

	 

	The team, who were all participants from the Blues&rsquo; award-winning mental-health programme, secured their crown with an impressive 20 wins from...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Marathon Not A Sprint]]></title>
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	Everton are urging fans to sign up to this year&rsquo;s Liverpool Half Marathon.

	Everton in the Community is recruiting supporters to don their running shoes and complete the 13 mile course around Liverpool on Sunday 17 March in aid of the Club&rsquo;s official charity.

	 

	All monies raised by runners will used to fund Everton in the Community&#39;s diverse range of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aston Villa Photo Gallery ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Aston Villa Photo Gallery ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Mark 25 Years In Style]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community celebrated its 25th anniversary in style this weekend.

	The Blues&rsquo; fixture against Aston Villa on Saturday 2 February was dedicated to the charity&rsquo;s silver jubilee and saw a hive of activity take place ahead of kick-off.

	Everton&rsquo;s Fan Zone played host to some special guests, including ex-players Duncan McKenzie, the man who launched Everton in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neville Celebrates Blues' Silver Jubilee]]></title>
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	 Phil Neville helped Everton in the Community to celebrate 25 years of life-changing work by joining staff and participants at a special birthday event yesterday.

	The Everton captain was greeted by over 100 guests from the local community who have, and continue to, benefit from the varied work of the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	The special event was hosted at Finch...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Backs 25 Campaign ]]></title>
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	Blues legend and Everton in the Community Ambassador, Graeme Sharp, is delighted Everton in the Community is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

	The Toffees&#39; leading post-war goalscorer took a few minutes recently to talk about the importance of the charity, to not only the people it serves, but to the Club as well...

	It&#39;s just over a week before Everton in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:33:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First Milestone Reached]]></title>
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	 Everton in the Community has reached the £250,000 milestone in its aim to raise £1million to celebrate 25 years of the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	Reaching the quarter-way mark only three months into the campaign means the charity is well on its way to achieving  its goal by the end of the Silver Jubilee year.

	 

	The charity is asking 40,000 fans,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Countdown To 25 Years]]></title>
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	There is just one day to go before Everton in the Community celebrates its 25th anniversary.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity was established on 1 February, 1988, and over the last 25 years has grown to be one of the most well-respected and pioneering sporting charities in the UK. It has been at the forefront of its game, challenging health and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Leighton Champions Healthy Eating ]]></title>
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	Leighton Baines gave local young people a helping hand today as they found out more about keeping fit and healthy.

	The Everton left-back paid a visit to Springwood Heath Primary School in Liverpool to support a special healthy lifestyle class and help pupils understand the importance of eating nutritious food.

	As the school children got to work planning a healthy...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neville Launches New Powered Wheelchair League]]></title>
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	Phil Neville visited an Everton in the Community tournament today to help celebrate the launch of a new powered wheelchair football league.

	The Everton captain went along to Bootle Leisure Centre to officially launch the Medicash Powered Wheelchair League, which will offer disabled players the chance to participate in regular, competitive fixtures until at least 2015.

	Leading Liverpool-based health insurer...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Launch Programme to Tackle Dementia]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community and Mersey Care NHS Trust have launched an innovative new programme to support people with dementia.  

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity and Mersey Care have developed a unique initiative, known as Pass on the Memories, for patients with memory loss.

	The weekly scheme, which was officially launched by Everton legend Graeme Sharp at Goodison Park today, uses...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Year of Dementia Awareness Gets Royal Blue Seal of Approval]]></title>
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	HRH Prince Charles has attended a launch event to give the &lsquo;Royal seal of approval&rsquo; to a Year of Dementia Awareness campaign supported by Everton in the Community.

	The year-long campaign, which has been devised by Liverpool Primary Care Trust and Liverpool City Council, and is part of the Decade of Health and Wellbeing, aims to develop an understanding and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[25 prizes for 25 years]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has launched a special online auction featuring a raft of incredible items as part of their 25th anniversary campaign.
	
	Over the next few months, 25 fantastic prizes will be up for grabs, including a signed canvas of the late great Everton goalkeeper Gordon West, a pair of worn and signed Leighton Baines boots and an Everton...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Donate Blood at Goodison]]></title>
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	Evertonians are being asked to consider saving a life or three for their New Year&rsquo;s resolution by giving blood in 2013.
	 
	NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is challenging people to spare an hour of their time to donate blood, with a donation session taking place in the People&rsquo;s Club at Goodison Park on Thursday (17 January) from 2-4pm and from...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wilson is a winner]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community volunteer Danny Wilson has been named a winner at the prestigious 2013 vInspired National Awards.

	 

	Danny was crowned regional winner for the North West in the &lsquo;Bringing Communities Together&rsquo; category at the annual awards, which are the largest of their kind, celebrating the achievements and dedication of young volunteers. 

	 

	The vInspired National Awards aim to challenge...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Birthday Bashes]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is offering junior Blues a birthday to remember by celebrating at Goodison Park.

	 

	The Birthday Bash package is the ultimate way for any young supporter to celebrate their big day, kicking off with a one-hour coaching session with a group of friends and Everton in the Community coaches.

	 

	Once the group are fully warmed up for...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Half-term soccer camps]]></title>
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	Junior Blues can have a half-term to remember this February courtesy of fun-filled soccer camps ran by Everton in the Community .

	 

	The sessions, run by trained coaches, give young people the chance to develop their skills and learn new techniques in a safeand relaxed environment.

	 

	The team will visit Bryn Elian School in Colwyn Bay between 14-15 February and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:29:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Free activity for kids]]></title>
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	Wish there was a FREE activity for kids?

	 

	Thanks to Everton in the Community&rsquo;s ambitious new public health strategy and the strong regional partnerships that have been established with Liverpool PCT, Liverpool Active City and other key regional health and wellbeing partners, now is the optimum time for junior Blues part in some healthy and fun sporting activities.

	 

	Liverpool Active...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Resolutions]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is offering a helping hand as thousands make their New Year resolutions for 2013.

	 

	Getting fit is top of the agenda for many to kick-start the New Year so the Club&rsquo;s official charity has launched an initiative to make it easier to achieve the goal.

	 

	The &lsquo;New Year, New You&rsquo; programme encourages people to commit to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Announce Hat-trick of New Ambassadors]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is delighted to announce the recruitment of three new charity ambassadors.

	 

	The Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Joe Anderson; Merseyside&rsquo;s first Police and Crime Commissioner, Jane Kennedy; and former Tesco Chief Executive Officer, Sir Terry Leahy have all been confirmed as ambassadors for the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	 

	The trio will use their influence and skills to help...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Football Sessions For Ex-Forces Personnel]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is offering any ex-forces personnel the opportunity to participate in regular football competitions with other veterans.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity runs a weekly exercise programme known as Inside Right designed to support the ex-service community across the region.

	There are over 32,000 ex-service personnel living on Merseyside and the Everton initiative aims to harness the feel-good...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton in the Community Alder Hey Christmas Party ]]></title>
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	Five Everton first-team players were guests of honour at the Everton in the Community Alder Hey Christmas Party this week.

	 

	Darron Gibson, Steven Naismith, Shane Duffy, Apostolos Vellios and Ross Barkley joined in the fun by handing out presents and playing party games to put a smile on the faces of the children who are patients at the hospital.

	Alder...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Help Prepare For Rio 2016 ]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community teamed up with a Team GB athlete to organise a special event on Saturday to help continue the legacy of London 2012 and prepare for Rio 2016.

	Seven football clubs from across the North West of England, including Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Blackburn,Bolton and Wigan, all took part in the Premier League 4 Sport...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Santa Dash Turns Blue]]></title>
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	Evertonians turned Liverpool&#39;s annual Santa Dash blue on Sunday as 8,500 people took to the city&#39;s streets to raise money for charity.

	 

	Every year, the five-kilometre fun run is held in the city, affording Everton fans the chance to swap the traditional red Santa suits for one more appropriate for their club.

	 

	And there were more than a few smatterings...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carol Service]]></title>
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		Evertonians can get into the festive spirit alongside some of their favourite players at the Club&#39;s annual Christmas carol service next week.
		
		There&rsquo;s just one week left for supporters to get their tickets for the event, which will be held in the Park End on Monday 17 December from 6pm &ndash; the perfect opportunity to kick off your Christmas celebrations....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Meet Neville Southall]]></title>
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	Everton legend Neville Southall will be doing his bit for Club and community by signingcopies of his acclaimed autobiographyNeville Southall: The Binman Chroniclesbefore Everton&#39;s match against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.
	
	The iconic keeper will be in St Luke&#39;s Churchon the corner of Goodison Parkfrom 1.30pm and all proceeds from the eventwill be donated to Everton in the Community.

	Meanwhile, Saturday...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Awards Hold a Torch for James]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is celebrating yet another success after one of its volunteers was one of 19 names recently honoured at the Torch Trophy Trust Awards 2012.

	 

	James Ditchfield, a key member of the Everton in the Community award-winning disability programme since 1999, has volunteered for the past six years within the organisation and was part of the small...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Osman Delivers Early Christmas Surprise ]]></title>
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	Everton star Leon Osman made a guest appearance at a very special party at Goodison Park this week to deliver some early Christmas presents.

	The midfielder joined in the festivities at the &lsquo;Our Lost Love Years&rsquo; (OLLY) Christmas Party, which was hosted by Everton in the Community for children who have been affected by crime.

	Leon joined in with the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate Mental Health Employment Initiative ]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community and Mersey Care NHS Trust are celebrating the success of a pilot employment programme for people recovering from mental health problems.

	For the past eight weeks 10 participants from the Blues&rsquo; award-wining mental health programme, Imagine Your Goals, have been attending the Everton 4 Employment initiative, which helps local people develop the necessary skills to find...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Naismith Urges Liverpool Residents To Get Active]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/naismith-urges-liverpool-residents-to-get-active/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Steven Naismith last week helped launcha new scheme topromote active lifestyles across Merseyside.

	Be Active: Be Healthy, the brainchild ofLiverpool City Council and Liverpool PCT, will aim toimprove the health of everyone across the region regardless of age or ability. 

	The Scottish international joined Paralympian David Devine, who secured two bronze medals in the 800m and 1500m races at London...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate Five Year Partnership With Alder Hey]]></title>
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	Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital and Everton in the Community are celebrating the fifth anniversary of a successful partnership to improve the health and wellbeing of patients. 

	Over the past five years, coaches and volunteers from the Blues&rsquo; official charity have been working with the Hospital to provide free fun, daily activity workshops to distract children from their hospitalisation.

	The workshops...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:13:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Shares His Experience ]]></title>
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	Blues legend Graeme Sharp was &lsquo;grilled&rsquo; today by students working towards an Everton BTEC.

	Everton&rsquo;s post-war record goalscorer visited a group of young people, who are studying a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport with Everton in the Community, to help the students complete the media part of the course, which prepares them for the sports industry.

	Sharpy spent...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PM Pledges Free School Support]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/pm-pledges-free-school-support/</link>
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	Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to support Everton every step of the way in their quest to make their recently opened Free School the most successful in the country.

	Mr Cameron met with Everton Free School Principal Adrian Packer at 10 Downing Street recently and has vowed to visit Liverpool and learn more about the school and the Club&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Raising Awareness for Road Safety]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is backing Road Safety Week after rolling out an eight week campaign with Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital to deliver road safety messages to children across this city.

	 

	Over eight weeks, Alder Hey and Everton in the Community have visited 26 schools across Liverpool. During each school visit, Reception Class children took part in a lesson and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Award Joy for Volunteer]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community Apprentice Disability Coach Yasmin Ellis has been named Volunteer of the Year at the Merseyside Sports Awards, following up her earlier success at the Halton Sport Awards.

	 

	 

	Staged at the Adelphia Hotel in the heart of Liverpool, Yasmin was the recipient of the prestigious honour for all her outstanding work with disabled people in the Widnes...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[25th Anniversary Mascot Offer]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[
	 

	Saturday 2 February 2013 will see Everton battle with Aston Villa - the most-played fixture in English football&rsquo;s top-flight. 

	 

	The date is also the official 25th anniversary of Everton in the Community&rsquo;s inception. And to celebrate the occasion the Club&rsquo;s official charity is offering 11 lucky boys and girls between the ages of five and 12 a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[We Are Everton Tour ]]></title>
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	A number of official Everton Football Club supporters&rsquo; groups are embarking on a cycling challenge to raise money for two Everton charities.

	Members of Mid Cheshire, Southport Independent Blues, Taxi Club Blues, Lancaster and Morecombe, Croxteth Blues, Walnut Blues, Ellesmere Port and Denbigh Everton supporters&rsquo; clubs, have set themselves the task of completing a bike ride from Sunderland to Liverpool...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fellaini Backs 25 Campaign ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/fellaini-backs-25-campaign/</link>
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	Marouane Fellaini has thrown his weight behind the campaign to celebrate 25 years of Everton in the Community.

	The Blues&rsquo; No.25 visited Gwladys Street Primary School today to help raise awareness of the Club&rsquo;s biggest ever charitable campaign to mark the difference Everton in the Community has made to vulnerable and underprivileged people on Merseyside during the last quarter of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lawson Lend A Hand]]></title>
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	Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital and Everton in the Community welcomed some special guests on Saturday to lend a hand and volunteer.

	Chart-topping boyband Lawson helped to champion the virtues of volunteering and tagged along with a number of the Blues&rsquo; volunteers as they went round the wards of Alder Hey to spread some cheer among the patients and their families....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Big Dunc's Festive Fundraising Appeal]]></title>
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	Everton legend Duncan Ferguson is urging fans to sign up to this year&rsquo;s Santa Dash and raise cash for Everton in the Community.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity is recruiting supporters to don blue Santa suits and complete the 5km course through Liverpool city centre on Sunday, 2 December.

	The Club announced its biggest ever charitable campaign to date last week...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Pods Partnership]]></title>
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	Thursday 8 November saw Goodison Park receive a special delivery.

	 

	As part of Everton in the Community&rsquo;s 25thyear anniversary celebrations, the Club&rsquo;s official charity has teamed up with local moving and storage service provider, PODS UK.

	 

	The partnership will see the firm lend their support tothe charity at events by providing essential storage space onan on-going basis.

	 

	Rachel Miller, Head...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Another Community Award]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has been named the North West Football Awards Community Club of the Year for a second consecutive year.
	
	The Blues&rsquo; official charity scooped the prestigious title after beating off competition from three other club community schemes from around the North West of England, including City in the Community, Wigan Athletic Community Trust and Bolton Wanderers Community...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Best Club Community Scheme']]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has been named &lsquo;Best Club Community Scheme&rsquo; at the inaugural Football Business Awards in recognition of its ground breaking work across Merseyside.

	 

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity scooped the prestigious award beating off stiff competition from six other club community schemes from around the country, including The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, Wolves Community Trust and Albion in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[12 Shades of Blue]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is launching a charity calendar featuring members of the first-team squad as they have never been seen before.
	
	The Toffees have decided to show off their sweeter side and pose topless for a limited edition 2013 calendar.
	
	Entitled 12 Shades of Blue, the calendar will raise money for the Club&rsquo;s official charity Everton in the Community during...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Celebrate 25 Years of Everton in the Community]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club has announced its biggest ever charitable campaign to celebrate 25 years of its official charity, Everton in the Community.

	 

	The high profile campaign will raise awareness of Everton in the Community and the difference it has made to vulnerable and underprivileged people on Merseyside during the last quarter of a century.  

	 

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity is also...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Junior Volleyball]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community marked the launch of a new sports club today which will give local young people the chance to excel in one of the alternative sports enjoyed at this summer&rsquo;s London Olympic Games.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity, in partnership with Archbishop Beck Catholic College, celebrated the launch of &lsquo;Everton Junior Volleyball Club&rsquo;, the first club of its...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Tickled Pink]]></title>
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	Friday 26 October saw staff of Everton Football Club become a sea of pink, all in aid of breast cancer awareness charity tickled pink.

	 

	With the first team no stranger to the shade as an alternative strip, the backroom staff donned pink tops, scarves, hats and &ndash; in one particular case &ndash; some very skilful nail-painting.

	 

	Organised by the Club&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Named Charity Of The Year]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has been named Charity of the Year at the national Charity Times Awards in recognition of its ground breaking work across Merseyside.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity topped the prestigious &lsquo;Charity of the Year&rsquo;, with an income of £1m to £10m category, beating off competition from six other charities from around the UK, including the Rainbow Trust...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:18:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Baby Lifeline]]></title>
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	Everton Lotteries welcomed Baby Lifeline &ndash; the Mother and Baby charity - to Goodison Park recently to launch a new joint weekly lottery initiative.

	 

	As part of the launch Everton hosted a specialist training course for doctors and midwives from around the UK, on vital and life-saving treatment around maternal care. The event was chaired by the President of Baby...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:14:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Football Aid 2013 ]]></title>
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	Everton has once again joined forces with Football Aid to allow fans the opportunity to play on their Field of Dreams at Goodison Park in 2013 and raise money for Everton in the Community.

	 

	This magical event allows Everton supporters to &lsquo;Live the Dream&rsquo; in an authentic match day experience. Players will gain exclusive access to the pitch and tunnel...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:34:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton's Elite Competitor]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community volunteerCarl Heijndrick finished an unbelievable 18th inSunday&rsquo;s Liverpool Marathon, chalking up a time even some professional runners would envy - two hours 46 minutes and 43 seconds.

	After first being introduced to Everton in the Community viathe Whitechapel Centre and Henry Mooney&rsquo;s Homeless Football League, Carl has been a continuous and dedicated fundraiser for the Blues&rsquo;...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:54:10 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Birthdays at Goodison]]></title>
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	Undecided about where to hold your son or daughter&rsquo;s birthday party? Everton Football Club has the solution!

	The Toffees have put together a package for 2012/13 which enables junior Blues to celebrate their special day in style, with eight junior and two adult tickets to one of Everton&rsquo;s Premier League home games all for £250.

	But it is not only...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:09:33 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Token Effort From Blues]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is calling on everyone at Everton Football Club to help secure a share of £25,000- simply by collecting tokens.

	 

	As the Club&rsquo;s official charity prepares for its 25th anniversary, a simple act of removing tokens from the Liverpool Echo can help bring in a bigger slice of the financial pie.

	 

	Everton in the Community is competing...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:59:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Team Photo Raises Funds]]></title>
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	Everton MasterCard kindly donated a space on the annual Everton first-team photo to two lucky supporters to help raise money for the Club&rsquo;s charity.
	 
	The prestigious prize was part of a raffle in the corporate hospitality suites before the Blues&rsquo; fixture against Newcastle on Monday 17 September

	Chris Beesley was the lucky winner, with proceeds going to Everton in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:36:35 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Good Luck To Marathon Runners]]></title>
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	Everton employees and Blues fans will be running side by side in the Liverpool Marathon this Sunday (14 October) to raise money for Everton in the Community.

	The annual event will play host to runners from across the UK, including Everton in the Community&rsquo;s mental health coordinator Jonathan Garside, volunteers Ryan Ward and Derek Goodwin plus Osman Dulagh, who works...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:26:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up For The Santa Dash]]></title>
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	Everton are urging fans to sign up to this year&rsquo;s Santa Dash and help turn the city Blue at Christmas.

	Everton in the Community is recruiting supporters to don blue Santa suits and complete the 5km course through Liverpool city centre on Sunday, 2 December in aid of the Club&rsquo;s official charity.

	It relies heavily on the kindness of its...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:10:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharp Helps Celebrate World Mental Health Day ]]></title>
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	Blues&rsquo; legend Graeme Sharp helped Everton in the Community and Mersey Care NHS Trust celebrate World Mental Health Day when he visited a football tournament staged by the Club&#39;s official charity.
	
	The former centre-forward went to Wavertree Tennis Centre to meet players from the &lsquo;Imagine Your Goals&rsquo; mental health programme and partner teams coordinated by the two organisations.

	World Mental...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:24:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Helps Celebrate Positive Mental Health]]></title>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp helped Liverpool Community College to celebrate the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing at its annual World Mental Health Day event.

	The Blues post-war leading goalscorer kicked off the event at the College&rsquo;s Learning Exchange campus by speaking candidly about his own experiences of maintaining a healthy body and mind.
	 

	He spoke about his early...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Howard Boosts Kickz Programme]]></title>
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	Tim Howard was on hand to help celebrate five years of the award-winning Kickz programme on Tuesday evening.

	The Blues goalkeeper was joined by Liverpool&#39;s Stewart Downing at the celebration event at Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre, to mark the fantastic work undertaken by both clubs to deliver the social inclusion scheme, which works towards tackling the many difficult issues facing...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:37:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coffee For A Good Cause]]></title>
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	Graeme Sharp shared a brew with Blues fans as part of MacMillan&rsquo;s World&rsquo;s Biggest Coffee Morning, to raise vital funds for people affected by cancer.

	Hosted by Everton in the Community and Gwladys Street School, the coffee morning gave Evertonians the chance to chat, reminisce and have photos taken with the Blues leading post-war goalscorer, whilst enjoying a hot drink...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:29:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Birthday Gift For Blues]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has received funding from Liverpool-based retailer Littlewoods to expand its groundbreaking work to tackle youth crime through sport across the region.
	
	The Blues official charity is one of a number of organisations, community groups and projects that have benefitted from a substantial donation from Littlewoods as they celebrate their 80th birthday year.
	
	Littlewoods will donate £25,000...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:02:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Northwest Nominations]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has been nominated for two accolades at the forthcoming Northwest Football Awards 2012.

	The Toffees&#39; official charity have been shortlisted in the Community Club of the Year category as well as Community Initiative of the Year for the Kickz project.

	
	Everton Football Club are also in the running for the Best Club Marketing Campaign for the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:12:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[International Blues]]></title>
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	Everton has helped two local homeless women become international footballers.

	 

	Jessica Lomax,19, and Becca Mushrow, 18, have been selected to represent England at the first four-a-side Women&rsquo;s Homeless World Cup next month in Mexico after participating in a programme run by Everton in the Community.

	Working in partnership with the Homeless FA and Liverpool Homeless FC, the Blues&rsquo; official charity...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:32:35 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Meet Neville Southall]]></title>
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	Do you fancy an intimate 90 minutes with Blues legend Neville Southall?
	 
	Now you have the chance to share some special moments with the man who won two league titles, two FA Cups and a European Cup Winners&rsquo; Cup medal, thanks to Everton in the Community.

	For a mere £20, with all profits going to the Club&rsquo;s official charity, there&#...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:49:12 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Magaye Helps Celebrate NCS Graduation]]></title>
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	Everton&rsquo;s Magaye Gueye attended a graduation ceremony to reward a group of young people who are helping to improve their local communities.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, has been running a National Citizen Scheme with 35 young people who are looking to develop life skills and make a real difference locally.

	The project has been running over...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:00:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Backs Public Transport Crime Reduction Campaign]]></title>
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	Graeme Sharp has joined a list of local officials to back Merseytravel&rsquo;s Travelsafe scheme which is spearheading a Stop Hate campaign across public transport in the region.

	Working in partnership with Merseyside Police, Liverpool, St Helens and Wirral Councils, and the national Stop Hate UK charity, which provides 24 hour support and information to people affected by Hate Crime, the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:54:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Steve Named Pride Of Merseyside]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Disability Manager Steve Johnson has scooped the top prize at the Liverpool Echo&rsquo;s Pride of Merseyside Awards.

	On Thursday 6 September at an event held at the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool, Steve was named &lsquo;Pride of Merseyside&rsquo; &ndash; the ceremony&rsquo;s most sought after individual honour.

	This award is presented to someone who represents Merseyside and makes a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:18:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Capital Gain For Blues]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is celebrating again after winning a national mental health tournament at Fulham&rsquo;s training academy.

	A team from the Blues&rsquo; Imagine Your Goals programme travelled down to the capital to take part in the tournament, which pitted them against sides representing the mental health football programmes of Fulham and Arsenal.
	
	The Blues have experienced widespread success across...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:57:36 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Donna Fallon At Goodison Park]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/psychic-night-at-goodison/</link>
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	Goodison Park will play host to a different kind of spirit on Thursday 27 September as professional medium Donna Fallon brings her extraordinary gift back to the home of the Blues.

	Following on from the success of last year&rsquo;s event, Donna will be on hand to connect with loved ones from beyond the grave and hopefully deliver some insightful messages...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:28:24 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Back Blue September]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is once again supporting a campaign to raiseawareness of cancer among men after former player and Academy Coach, Kevin Sheedy was diagnosed with bowel cancer.  

	The campaign called Blue September, which is brought to life by men, women and children painting their faces blue, launched in England and Wales this week and is the first national initiative...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:45:35 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate Disability Awards ]]></title>
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	Everton&rsquo;s deadline day signing Bryan Oviedo and former player Derek Temple were on hand to give out prizes at Everton in the Community&rsquo;s 2012 Disability Player of the Year Awards on Friday evening.

	The event was organised by the Blues&rsquo; official charity and Everton&rsquo;s newest signing and 1966 FA Cup winning goal scorerwere present as the awards recognised another successful...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:29:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neville's Pride At Paralympic Blues ]]></title>
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	Blues&rsquo; captain Phil Neville has sent a good luck message to two Everton disability footballers as they prepare to compete at the 2012 London Paralympics.

	Roy Turnham, 27, who is visually-impaired, and 17-year-old George Fletcher, a cerebral palsy sufferer, are set to represent ParalympicsGB at the games, which will kick off with a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday.  

	Both are...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:42:25 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Players Go For Gold]]></title>
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	The 2012 London Paralympic Games kick-off next week and will feature two of Everton&rsquo;s disability footballers.

	Everton in the Community has helped two life-long Evertonians in their bid for Paralympic footballing gold this summer.

	When the games get underway on 29 August, Roy Turnham, 27, who is visually-impaired and George Fletcher, 17, an international player who has cerebral palsy, will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:02:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Viva Kickz Help Launch 2012/13 Season]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/viva-kickz-help-launch-2012/13-season/</link>
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	An Everton dance troop strutted their stuff at an event in Manchester to help mark the launch of the 2012/13 Premier League season.

	Viva Kickz, who formed through Everton in the Community&rsquo;s award-winning social inclusion programme Kickz, were invited to take part in the spectacle, which also featured the Premier League Trophy Tour for the first time in the UK....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:27:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Free School To Open In September]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-free-school-to-open-in-september/</link>
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	Everton in the Community is delighted to announce that it has been given the final go ahead by the Secretary of State for Education to open a Free School in September.

	Everton Free School will transform the life chances of young people on Merseyside by providing an alternative learning experience for people aged 14-19 who, for whatever reason, have not...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:56:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues' Post GCSE Options ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-post-gcse-options/</link>
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	With 2012 GCSE results now out Everton in the Community is calling on all school leavers to take a closer look at the Blues&rsquo; further education vocational courses.

	During the summer Everton in the Community launched an exciting new programme called Leadership Through Sport to equip young people aged 16-19 with the skills to become business and community leaders of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:02:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Help Spread Hope Around The Globe]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-help-spread-hope-around-the-globe/</link>
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	Everton in the Community has made a donation to help some of the world&rsquo;s most underprivileged children.

	Over 100 of the Blues&rsquo; unused junior home shirts and training kit from last season have been donated to Liverpool Hope University&rsquo;s charity, Global Hope, and will be taken to some of the poorest areas in the world by students who volunteer for...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:53:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Holly's Gift To Everton ]]></title>
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	An Everton in the Community BTEC student has raised funds to buy the Club&#39;s charity a defibrillator after her brother collapsed and died while out running.

	Holly Parkinson, 19, from Prescott, has raised over £6,000 since her fitness fanatic brother, Joe, passed away in February due to an undetected heart condition.

	"He loved going to the gym, going on runs...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:43:06 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pienaar Is All Heart]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/pienaar-is-all-heart/</link>
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	Everton star Steven Pienaar is throwing his weight behind the city&rsquo;s Big Heart 5K race.

	The annual race, set up in memory of Blues legend Alan Ball, takes place in Walton Hall Park on Sunday 2 September and will see fans of Everton and Liverpool racing against each other, all in the name of charity.

	And the South African, who...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:26:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neville Congratulates Everton Students]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/neville-congratulates-everton-students/</link>
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	Phil Neville has congratulated a group of students who are celebrating after gaining top marks on an Everton further education course.

	 Seventeen students have all achieved the equivalent of three A Levels after completing a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport with Everton in the Community.

	The two-year full-time programme allows students to achieve first class qualifications via vocational...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:21:26 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Distin Impressed With New Business Course ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/distin-impressed-with-new-business-course/</link>
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	Everton&rsquo;s Sylvain Distin is impressed by the Blues&rsquo; new business course aimed at budding entrepreneurs and is encouraging young fans to find out more.

	Everton in the Community has launched an exciting new programme called Leadership Through Sport, which starts from September 2012 and will equip young people aged 16-19 with the skills to become business and community leaders of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:05:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Lend A Hand ]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has been presented with a plaque by NeuroSupport in thanks for the staging a recent tournament.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity played host to 20 teams of varying ages and abilities at Goals Soccer Centre in Netherton in aid of the neurological charity, with over 100 young people enjoying an afternoon of action packed fun.

	NeuroSupport is...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:53:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Open Day For New Leadership Course]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is holding an open day for its new educational course aimed at budding young entrepreneurs at Liverpool Community College this Friday.

	Between 10am and 2pm on 17 August, Everton in the Community coaches will be based in the Bluecoat Chambers on College Lane off Hanover Street, to offer prospective students more information about the exciting new...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:28:51 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Howard Cooks Up Funds ]]></title>
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	Avid Evertonian and season ticket holder Howard Martin recently hosted a &lsquo;Blue BBQ&rsquo; to raise funds for the Club&rsquo;s official charity.

	Howard, who is based in Oswestry in Shropshire, welcomed over 50 guests from all over the UK, including Everton legend John Bailey, into his home and raised £1,400 for Everton in the Community.

	This is the fourth annual BBQ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:05:36 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up For The Big Heart 5K]]></title>
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	Graeme Sharp was joined by Steve Rotherham MP and Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy at Goodison Park today to launch the city&rsquo;s Big Heart 5K race.

	The annual race, set up in memory of Everton legend Alan Ball, takes place in Walton Hall Park on Sunday 2 September and will see fans of Everton and Liverpool racing against each other, all...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:07:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up For The Liverpool Marathon ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sign-up-for-the-liverpool-marathon/</link>
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	With the success of the 2012  London Olympics still at the forefront of people&#39;s minds, Everton in the Community is offering five people the chance to emulate the success of Team GB stars Jessica Ennis and Mo Farah by competing in the city&rsquo;s ultimate endurance race - the Liverpool Marathon.

	Not only will they land a coveted place in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:53:12 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Launch Healthy Blues Programme]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-launch-healthy-blues-programme/</link>
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	Everton in the Community has launched a new exercise programme for the over 40s promoting physical activity and a healthier lifestyle.

	The programme, known as &lsquo;Healthy Blues&rsquo;, is a new mental health initiative aimed at service users aged 40 plus living in the borough of Sefton, which will be delivered in partnership with and funded by Mersey Care NHS Trust....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:45:28 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Give More For Community Sport ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/kids-with-skills-can-you-give-more-for-everton-in-the-community-/</link>
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	A new campaign called Give More is highlighting the good work that organisations such as Everton in the Community do in delivering sports programmes in local areas.

	The campaign has created a fun video featuring the world&rsquo;s leading football choreographer Mike Delaney, showing off his skills alongside 40 children aged 5 to 10 to raise the urgent need for all...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:10:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Steve Nominated For Pride of Merseyside Award]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/steve-nominated-for-pride-of-merseyside-award/</link>
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	An Everton in the Community employee has been shortlisted for the top prize at the Echo&rsquo;s Pride of Merseyside Awards.

	Steve Johnson, Disability Manager for Everton in the Community, has made the final cut for the ceremony&#39;s most sought after individual honour &ndash; the overall &lsquo;Pride of Merseyside&rsquo; award.

	This award goes to someone who represents Merseyside and makes a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:15:58 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Royle Backs Big Heart 5K ]]></title>
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	Blues and Reds will go head to head in the name of charity as the Big Heart 5k returns to the city in September.

	The annual race, which is backed by Everton legend Joe Royle, takes place on Sunday 2 September in Walton Hall Park.

	The event was set up four years ago in memory of Everton legend Alan Ball,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:34:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Skydivers Raise £4000]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/skydivers-raise-4000/</link>
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	A group of daredevils recently took to the skies to raise over £4,000 for Everton in the Community.

	Thrill seekers Bobby Riddaway, Paul Foster, Leoni McManaman, Scott Black, Sean Robertson, Matty Chaloner, Adam Debazzi and Carena Duffy all took part in a tandem skydive at Lancaster Airfield, which saw the participants jump from a plane at 14,000ft, all to raise...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:51:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Royal Blue Seal of Approval]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has been named a winner at the Sport and Recreation Alliance&#39;s Community Sport and Recreation Awardsbacked by the Royal family.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity was named &lsquo;Professional Club Community Programme of the Year 2012&rsquo; at the Alliance&rsquo;s Annual General Meetingat St James&rsquo;s Palace today (19 July), where charity Chief Executive, Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale, was presented with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:38:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Celebrates New Business Course]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-celebrates-new-business-course/</link>
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	Everton in the Community and Leadership through Sport celebrated the launch of a new programme for budding young entrepreneurs at Goodison Park today.

	The new programme, known as Leadership through Sport, will equip young people aged 16-19 with the skills to become business and community leaders of the future and the Club welcomed local young people along to a special...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:34:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Supports Liverpool Pride ]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club, via its charitable arm Everton in the Community, will be supporting Liverpool Pride this year. 

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity has taken a stall at the city&rsquo;s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) celebration, to highlight the many programmes that the charity runs to encourage community cohesion, health and wellbeing, fitness, employment and education, which are available...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:51:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Liverpool Entrepreneur Backs Blues' New Business Course]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/liverpool-entrepreneur-backs-blues-new-business-course/</link>
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	A leading Liverpool businessman is visiting Goodison Park tomorrow to speak to a group of budding young entrepreneurs.

	Chris Arnold, founder of the student volunteering holiday company Smaller Earth, will be the guest speaker at an open day for Everton&rsquo;s new business course &lsquo;Leadership through Sport&rsquo; on Wednesday, 18 July.

	The exciting new scheme starts from September and will equip...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:46:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Victor's Silver Lining ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/victor-s-silver-lining/</link>
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	To celebrate London 2012 Blues&rsquo; striker and Silver Olympic Medallist, Victor Anichebe, recently revealed what it was like to be part of the biggest sporting event on the planet.

	Victor took part in an interview for Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Premier League 4 Sport programme, which for the past three years has been working with local youngsters to provide sporting...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:13:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Launch New Business Course]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-launch-new-business-course/</link>
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	Everton Football Club and Leadership through Sport are launching a new programme for budding young entrepreneurs involving an academic course designed by Dragon&rsquo;s Den star Peter Jones.

	The Club&rsquo;s charitable arm, Everton in the Community, will be running an exciting new scheme called &lsquo;Leadership Through Sport&rsquo; from September 2012, which will equip young people aged 16-19 with the skills to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:32:45 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Charity Scoop Community Award]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community scooped another award recently for its fantastic work engaging with youngsters through soccer camps in Liverpool.
	
	The Blues official charity were recognised at the fourth annual Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) Focus Awards where they picked up the inaugural Community Engagement Award.
	
	The awards, which were held at the Isla Gladstone Conservatory in Stanley Park, celebrate inspirational...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:08:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Victorious In Germany ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-victorious-in-germany/</link>
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	A team from Everton&rsquo;s mental health programme was crowned the winner of a European football tournament in Germany recently.

	Participants from Everton in the Community&rsquo;s award-winning &lsquo;Imagine Your Goals&rsquo;mental health scheme, which is part of Time to Change, the mental health anti-stigma programme run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness,  flew to Lubeck in Germany to take part in an...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:06:44 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Mark Armed Forces Day 2012]]></title>
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	Everton celebrated Armed Forces Day today with the help of some ex-service personnel.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community, runs an exercise programme, known as Inside Right, for veterans who are at risk of developing or who have mental health problems.

	The participants took part in a football training event at Garston Leisure Centre especially organised for Armed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:40:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Ping Into Action]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community supported the launch of a table tennis initiative in Liverpool recently.

	The Blues are backing Ping - a national table tennis scheme designed to encourage people to get active in the run up to the Olympic Games, with 40 tables positioned across the city.

	Everton&rsquo;s official charity will offer expert coaches and volunteers to help deliver...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:49:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Summer Courses At Goodison ]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is running a host of courses this summer for young people aged 16 -18.

	The Blues, in partnership with LifeSkills, are offering young people the chance to gain free qualifications in football and sports coaching, ICT and employability as part of its Foundation Learning 16-18 Sports programme.

	The Foundation Learning Sports Course is targeted at school...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:40:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Imagine Your Goals Germany Blog]]></title>
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	Chelsea were not the only English team this year to win a trophy on German soil!
	
	The beautiful Hanseatic city of Lubeck, close to the famous German port of Hamburg, was the destination for this year&rsquo;s annual &lsquo;Imagine Your Goals&rsquo; (I.Y.G.) International football cultural exchange programme. Following on from last year&rsquo;s visit to Munich, participants of the I.Y.G. programme were...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:26:20 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Back New Service To Support Veterans In Liverpool]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is backing a new service to help ex-service personnel make the transition from life in the Armed Forces to &lsquo;civvy street&rsquo;.

	&lsquo;Live At-Ease&rsquo; is a unique local pilot programme which offers free personalised support to all ex-service personnel and their families and was officially launched at Goodison Park recently.

	Everton in the Community, which runs an exercise...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:58:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Ping into Action!]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton in the Community will be supporting the launch of a table tennis initiative in Liverpool this Friday.

	The Blues are backing Ping - a national table tennis scheme designed to encourage people to get active in the run up to the Olympic Games, which will see 40 tables set up across the city for four weeks &ndash; by offering...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:20:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hole In One For Blues]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community and Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital have received a donation to fund a new programme for patients.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity and the world famous Liverpool hospital were presented with a cheque for £5,000 from Westfield Health after the not-for-profit organisation staged a charity golf day at Sandiway Golf Club in Cheshire recently.

	The funds will be...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:39:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Receive More Plaudits ]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has received an award for its outstanding contribution to community safety across Merseyside.

	The Blues&rsquo; nationally acclaimed social inclusion programme, &lsquo;Kickz&rsquo; was presented with a &lsquo;Legacy Award&rsquo; at the Merseyside Police Authority Community Safety Awards 2012.

	The programme, which has significantly helped to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in hot spot areas across Liverpool, was commended...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:08:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Legend Launches Health Centre]]></title>
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	An Everton legend kick-started the ceremony at Mere Lane Neighbourhood Health Centre which marked its official opening recently.

	John Bailey, who played for the Blues between 1979 and 1986 and was part of the team that won the 1984/85 league title and the FA Cup in 1984, made a special trip to the centre to unveil a plaque to mark...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:08:20 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Nominated For National Award]]></title>
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	Everton&rsquo;s mental health and disability programme has been nominated for a national award.

	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s &lsquo;Tackling Inequality, Empowering Ability&rsquo; programme has been shortlisted for the P&G UK Impact Award at the Beyond Sport Awards in recognition of its ground-breaking work with people living with mental health issues and/or disabilities and the tangible difference it has made to the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:50:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Help NeuroSupport ]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community staged a football tournament recently to raise awareness of the charity NeuroSupport.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity played host to 20 teams of varying ages and abilities at Goals Soccer Centre in Netherton in aid of the neurological charity, with over 100 young people enjoying an afternoon of action packed fun.

	Everton entered three teams into the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:16:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate Olympic Founder]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community held a special disability football tournament recently to mark the life of a man who helped found the modern Olympics.

	With London 2012 just around the corner, the Blues&rsquo; official charity, in conjunction with Liverpool Heartbeat, hosted 30 disabled school teams at Five Soccer Centre in St Helens to celebrate the contribution Liverpool born John Hulley...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:08:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clare's Final Inca Blog]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/clare-s-final-inca-blog/</link>
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	For the Incas, their civilisation revolved around the worship of the sun. So it seems appropriate that I am writing this blog, whilst sat in the blazing sunshine of Cusco, whilst nursing my Inca Trail war wounds! With no 3G over the trek, I&rsquo;ve got a fair few things to fill you in on&hellip;

	Four days ago, the Inca Team...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:31:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Backs Employment Course ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sharpy-backs-employment-course/</link>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp visited Goodison Park on Thursday to congratulate a group of local people who have completed an employment course with the Blues.

	Sharpy attended a presentation event along with local Councillor Peter Brennan to reward 28 participants who have successfully completed Everton in the Community&rsquo;s &lsquo;Everton 4 Employment&rsquo; programme.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity has been delivering the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:11:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bingoing Mad ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/bingoing-mad/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club hosted an event with a regal twist today to help the local community celebrate the Queen&rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee.

	Everton in the Community invited 170 elderly Walton residents for a game of &lsquo;Royal Blue Bingo&rsquo; as part of the Club&rsquo;s social inclusion work.

	Working in partnership with the Local Neighbourhood Police Team at Walton Lane, Asda Walton and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:31:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Andy Lights Up Wigan]]></title>
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	An Everton in the Community student proudly carried the Olympic Torch in Wigan yesterday.

	Andy Cowley was supported by his Everton in the Community tutors and fellow students as he took part in the official relay.

	The 17-year-old from St Helens was chosen to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay for his dedication to helping others in his local...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:28:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Colin Montgomerie Rewards Blues ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/colin-montgomerie-rewards-blues/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton in the Community has scooped an award at the Golf Foundation President&rsquo;s Awards.

	Coaches from the Club&rsquo;s official charity attended the annual ceremony, held at Wentworth Golf Club recently, which celebrates those who give their time and enthusiasm for grass roots junior golf.

	Golf legend and Foundation President, Colin Montgomerie, presented Everton in the Community with the Mackenzie Award,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 17:07:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Supports Children's Hospice Week        ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-supports-children-s-hospice-week/</link>
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	Members of the Everton Ladies team and a 2012 Paralympian visited Claire House today to appear on ITV 1&rsquo;s Daybreak in support of Children&rsquo;s Hospice Week.

	Everton Ladies Toni Duggan, Michelle Hinnigan, Fara Williams, Amy Kane and Danielle Hill along with Everton&rsquo;s blind footballer Roy Turnham, who has been selected to represent Team GB at this summer&rsquo;s Paralympic games, joined...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 11:13:24 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sky Dive With Everton]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sky-dive-with-everton/</link>
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	Everton Football Club never usually condones diving but this July the Blues are actively encouraging fans to take the plunge!

	Everton in the Community has organised a 10,000ft charity sky dive from Lancaster Airfield on Saturday 21 July and would like to recruit 20 daredevils aged over 16 to help raise money for the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	All participants will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:09:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Head To Turin]]></title>
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	An Everton disability team will be representing the Blues at an international football tournament in Italy later this week.

	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s adult pan disability band B team will be battling it out against sides from FC Barcelona, Torino FD and FG Mantova in the AIPS (Associazione Italiana Paralisi Spastic) Torino FD Tournament, which is being held in Turin...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tee Off With Everton Legends]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tee-off-with-everton-legends/</link>
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	Everton in the Community has teamed up with the Everton Former Players&rsquo; Foundation to host a charity golf day on Friday 15 June at Bull Bay Golf Club in Amlwch on the Isle of Anglesey.

	The charity golf day will feature an Everton legends team including Duncan McKenzie, Graham Stuart and Joe Royle who will compete against 18 other teams...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:43:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[News From Peru!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/news-from-peru-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	A team consisting of both staff and fans from Everton are currently embarking on the Club&#39;s second international fundraising challenge trekking the world famous Inca Trail in Peru to raise funds for Everton in the Community.

	Chris Clarke, Business Development Manager for Everton in the Community, Clare Archibald, HR Officer, Michael Joliffe, Fan Centre Advisor and Receptionist Deborah Hunter-Frackleton, are...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:49:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Royal Seal Of Approval For Tim]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club&rsquo;s Reading Star Tim Cahill was given the Royal seal of approval recently.

	The Blues&rsquo; reading champion was presented with a certificate signed by Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall, by a group of children who have all benefited from the National Literacy Trust and Premier League&rsquo;s innovative literacy programme, Reading Stars.

	Pupils from Norman Pannell Primary...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:54:41 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Good Luck Team Inca!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/good-luck-team-inca-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Tomorrow a team consisting of both staff and fans from Everton will embark on the Club&#39;s second international fundraising challenge trekking the world famous Inca Trail in Peru to raise funds for Everton in the Community. 

	Chris Clarke, Business Development Manager for Everton in the Community, Clare Archibald, HR Officer, Michael Joliffe, Fan Centre Advisor and Receptionist Deborah Hunter-Frackleton, will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:03:10 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former Blues Back Zip Slide Event]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/former-blues-back-zip-slide-event/</link>
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	Hundreds of people gathered at Goodison Park on Monday (7 May) for the zip slide challenge.
	
	One-hundred-and-thirty people flew from the top balcony, across the pitch and into the Bullens Road stand on the specially assembled zip line.
	
	The event was to raise money for Everton in the Community and was backed by former Blues Joe Parkinson and Stuart Barlow....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 13:55:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Imagine Your Goals Awards 2012]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/imagine-your-goals-awards-2012/</link>
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	Two Everton legends attended an awards ceremony at Goodison Park recently to celebrate the success of the Blues&rsquo; award-winning mental health programme.

	Graeme Sharp and Neville Southall were present at the annual Imagine Your Goals Awards which celebrated the achievements of the programme participants.

	The Blues&rsquo; 1980&rsquo;s heroes handed out over 16 individual awards including best goalkeeper, top goalscorer and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:50:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Win £10,000 With Lotto SuperDraw]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/win-10-000-with-lotto-superdraw/</link>
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	Everton Football Club will be drawing its annual end of season lottery this week and handing over a cheque for £10,000 to one very lucky winner.

	On Thursday 24 May, the Blues will make one supporter very happy by drawing the hugely popular Lotto SuperDraw, which is now in its third year after Kenneth Ball pocketed the cash in 2010...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 13:16:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Get On Ya Bike!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/get-on-ya-bike-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	On Saturday 28 April,prior to Everton&rsquo;s fixture against Fulham,a group of staff from Everton in the Community will be cycling non-stop to raise money for Team Inca.

	Four members of staff from the Blues&rsquo; official charity will be cycling on exercise bikes for three hours in the Park End car park to raise awareness and much-needed funds for a team...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:52:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Baines Goes Back To School]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/baines-goes-back-to-school/</link>
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	Everton defender Leighton Baines returned to his old primary school in Kirkby today to donate £1,000 worth of football kit and training gear as part of the Premier League Players&#39; Kit Scheme.

	The England international, who this week was named in the Premier League Team of the Year, visited St Joseph The Worker Catholic Primary School as part of an...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:34:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jags Lends A Hand]]></title>
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	Everton defender Phil Jagielka visited a care home recently to help a group of young people landscape a garden for residents.

	The England international dropped by the Bupa Mersey Parks Nursing and Residential Home in Toxteth, to see how some young Everton volunteers have been donating their time to transform a garden.

	The young people are part of Everton in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:22:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Girls Make It To London]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/girls-make-it-to-london/</link>
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	Three avid Evertonians have raised almost £1,500 for charity by cycling to Wembley ahead of last Saturday&rsquo;s FA Cup semi-final.

	Sarah Mher, 28, Tasha Thompson, 25, and Natalie McCreith, 25, decided to make their way to London for the all-Merseyside cup clash by bike in aid of Everton in the Community and Macmillan Cancer Support.

	The Blues fans, who are...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:49:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Win At National Kickz Awards]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-win-at-national-kickz-awards/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Kickz programme has scooped an award at the annual National Kickz Awards.

	The hugely successful social inclusion scheme competed against Kickz programmes delivered by other football clubs from across the country.

	The winners were announced at an awards ceremony held on Friday 13 April at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, which was hosted by Sky Sports...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Stanley Park Festival ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/the-stanley-park-festival/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Evertonians are encouraged to visit Stanley Park between Friday 20 and Sunday 22 April as the city commemorates 100 years since the sinking of the Titanic with the spectacular &lsquo;Sea Odyssey&rsquo; event.

	Visitors to Stanley Park will be able to watch the giant little girl wake up on Friday at 9.30am and await the arrival of her uncle in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:31:06 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Andrew To Carry Olympic Torch ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/andrew-to-carry-olympic-torch/</link>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Football Academy is celebrating yet more success as one of its students is named as an official Olympic Torch Bearer.

	Year 12 student Andrew Cowley, who studies at Childwall Sports & Science College where the Everton BTEC is delivered, has been chosen to be an Olympic Torch Bearer. Andrew made it...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:28:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cliff Launches New Radio Station ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/cliff-launches-new-radio-station/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Former Everton defender Cliff Marshall joined a group of young people recently to mark the launch of an exciting new radio station.

	Cliff attended the official launch of football&rsquo;s respect campaign &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t X The Line&rsquo;s&rsquo;  internet based radio station, &lsquo;Grassroots Football Radio 121&rsquo;, which is a new initiative to instil a zero tolerance attitude towards aggression, verbal abuse and anti-social...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:14:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Going The Extra Mile...13 To Be Exact]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/going-the-extra-mile...13-to-be-exact/</link>
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	Everton in the Community is the embodiment of spirit and determination.

	Regardless of age, race or ability the Club&rsquo;s official charity attempts to inspire the aforementioned qualities in all their staff, volunteers and those involved in their award winning programmes. Qualities which are certainly needed when running 13 miles.

	Sunday 18 March saw members of the Everton in the Community&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:03:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sunderland Mascot Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sunderland-mascot-success/</link>
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	Chocolate was not the only treat on Easter Monday for 11 lucky junior Blues who were given the chance to be an official mascot for Everton&rsquo;s clash with Sunderland.

	The mascot packages were sold to help raise money for the Blues&rsquo; official charity as part of the Club&rsquo;s designated Everton in the Community day.

	The charity raised over £3,000 through...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:29:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Big Dunc Launches New Donation Service]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/big-dunc-launches-new-donation-service/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Club legend Duncan Ferguson and local boxing star Tony Bellew launched Everton in the Community&rsquo;s new Vodafone JustTextGiving service at half-time during yesterday&rsquo;s game against Sunderland, which ended in 4-0 victory to the Toffees.
	
	The Blues&#39; much-loved former No. 9 and avid Evertonian Bellew took to the pitch to encourage fans to send a text and help the Club&rsquo;s official...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:49:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tell Me Ma... I'm Cycling to Wembley!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/tell-me-ma-i-m-cycling-to-wembley-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	 Three avid Evertonians are cycling to Wembley for next weekend&rsquo;s FA Cup semi-final to raise money for charity.

	Sarah Mher, 28, Tasha Thompson, 25, and Natalie McCreith, 25, have decided to make their way to London for the all-Merseyside cup clash by bike in aid of Everton in the Community and Macmillan Cancer Support.

	The Blues fans, who are all...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:40:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Big Dunc To Take To The Pitch]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/big-dunc-to-take-to-the-pitch/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Club legend Duncan Ferguson and local boxing star Tony Bellew will be launching Everton in the Community&rsquo;s new Vodafone JustTextGiving service at half-time during next Monday&#39;s game against Sunderland.
	
	The Blues&#39; much-loved former No. 9 and avid Evertonian Bellew will be taking to the pitch to encourage fans to send a text and help the Club&rsquo;s official charity raise much-needed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:17:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Nominated At National Kickz Awards]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-nominated-at-national-kickz-awards/</link>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Kickz programme has been nominated in six categories at the annual National Kickz Awards.

	The hugely successful social inclusion scheme will compete against other Kickz programmes delivered by other football clubs from across the country.

	The programme has been nominated for &lsquo;Outstanding Kickz Delivery&rsquo;, &lsquo;Leadership Programme for Innovation&rsquo; and &lsquo;Best Alternative/Non-Football programme&rsquo; for Viva Kickz, Everton&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Enter The 'Inca-Toto' Cup]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/enter-the-inca-toto-cup/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s international fundraisers are holding a football tournament to raise money for the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	In May 2012, four members of staff and four Blues fans will be tackling the Inca Trail in Peru and are hoping to raise in excess of £28,000 for Everton in the Community.

	To help them reach this target, Team Inca...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:30:51 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sport Relief Cup 2012]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sport-relief-cup-2012/</link>
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	On Monday 18 March Everton in the Community hosted the prestigious Sport Relief Cup at Greenbank Sports Centre. 

	Twelve mental health teams from across the North West competed for the coveted cup, including Wirral, Bolton Football Club, Blackburn Rovers, Wigan Athletic and Warrington.

	Teams were split into two groups of six with the top two from each group advancing to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:12:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CRY Family Supports Free Heart Testing at Goodison ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[
	Members of the Marshall family from Ormskirk travelled to Goodison Park recently to support a free cardiac screening session organised by CRY and Everton in the Community for local people.

	The Marshall family (John, Maureen and daughter, Hayley) was instrumental in launching the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) when their son, John, died suddenly from a condition known...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:42:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Danny Secures His Dream Job]]></title>
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	Danny Cullen, 20, from Bootle and an Everton season ticket holder, started volunteering in 2010 and has just secured his dream job thanks to Everton in the Community.  

	In 2010 Danny was studying for a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care at Hugh Baird College, which required him to undertake a work placement as part of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:26:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Deputies Impress The High Sheriff]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community triumphed at the recent and prestigious High Sheriff Awards in Liverpool.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity was successful in collecting the award &lsquo;in recognition of great and valuable services to the community&rsquo; for its social inclusion programme, &lsquo;Kickz&rsquo;.

	The award also recognises the appreciation of the residents and people of the High Sheriff&rsquo;s County for activity and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Easter Fun in Stanley Park]]></title>
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	Everton is holding a day of fun for all the family ahead of its fixture against Sunderland on Easter Monday.

	On 9 April between 12pm and 2.30pm, supporters and local people are encouraged to come down to Stanley Park (adjacent to the Isla Gladstone Conservatory) and enjoy some Easter fun, which has been organised by Everton in the Community, the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:11:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dame Judi Dench Accepts Starring Role For Everton]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/dame-judi-dench-accepts-starring-role-for-everton/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club is delighted to announce world famous actress Dame Judi Dench as honorary patron of its official charity, Everton in the Community.

	The multi award-winning actress, famed for her role as &lsquo;M&rsquo; in the James Bond films since 1995, &lsquo;Cranford&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel&rsquo;, currently showing at cinemas, has accepted an ambassadorial role for Everton in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Helps Launch New Homeless Shelter]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sharpy-helps-launch-new-homeless-shelter/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton legend Graeme Sharp attended a ceremony to mark the launch of Liverpool Housing Trust&rsquo;s new homeless shelter in Fazakerley on Thursday.

	Sharpy was on hand to plant a Blue Spruce Tree in the grounds to mark the opening ofAlt Bank House, a new state of the art building, which will house 42 single homeless men and women in modern...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Pledge To Improve Children's Futures ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-pledge-to-improve-children-s-futures/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Ambassadors from education, health, local authorities, children&rsquo;s organisations and the voluntary sector joined forces recently for a special event to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

	Hosted by Alder Hey Hospital, &lsquo;The Pledge&rsquo; took place at Goodison Park and enabled health experts to establish a set of clear ambitions to improve the health and wellbeing of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Annual Report Released]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/annual-report-released/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed Everton&rsquo;s community work as the Club&rsquo;s official charity releases it 2010/11 annual report and accounts.
	
	Writing the Foreword to &lsquo;Creating Chances 2011&rsquo;, the Premier League&rsquo;s annual report of the work that goes on in communities, the Prime Minister praised the Blues&rsquo; and the rest of the Premier League&rsquo;s ability to connect with young people...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FA Cup Fever At The Everton Experience]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/fa-cup-fever-at-the-everton-experience/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The Everton Experience will be filled with FA Cup memorabilia ahead of the Blues&rsquo; quarter final clash with Sunderland next week.

	The Metquarter store is putting on a special FA Cup themed exhibition for fans to celebrate the Blues&rsquo; progress in the world-famous cup competition.

	FA Cup final programmes from 1966, 1985, 1986 and 2009, photographs of the 1906 and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate Employment Course]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-celebrate-employment-course/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton defender Tony Hibbert visited Goodison Park on Thursday to congratulate a group of local people who have completed an employment course with the Blues.

	Tony attended a presentation event to reward 22 participants who have successfully completed Everton in the Community&rsquo;s &lsquo;Everton 4 Employment&rsquo; programme.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity has been delivering the initiative in partnership with Jobcentre Plus...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Confess To Be 'Real Men']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[
	Players at Everton Football Club will be marking International Women&rsquo;s Day on Thursday 8 March by being &lsquo;real men&rsquo;. 

	Phil Neville and Tim Cahill have thrown their support behind the Women&rsquo;s Aid &lsquo;Real Man&rsquo; campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence.

	2012 marks 101 years of International Women&#39;s Day and to celebrate this, the Club has decided to work with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cahill Meets Young Reading Stars]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/cahill-meets-young-reading-stars/</link>
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	Everton Football Club&rsquo;s Reading Star Tim Cahill visited a local school on Tuesday to help promote literacy.

	The Australian International dropped into Norman Pannell Primary School in Netherley to meet a group of children taking part in the Premier League&rsquo;s Reading Stars initiative, which uses the power of football to encourage young people to read.

	Cahill spent an hour with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Spirit Running Through His Veins]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/community-spirit-running-through-his-veins/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The work of Everton in the Community has inspired one local man to complete regular and gruelling fundraising events in aid of the Club&rsquo;s official charity.

	Keith Roberts has been taking part in sponsored running events for the past three years. A veteran of the Santa Dash and Liverpool Marathon, he has chalked up many miles and raised hundreds of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sunderland Mascot Prize Draw]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sunderland-mascot-prize-draw/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton is holding an online prize draw to make one lucky young Blues&rsquo; dreams come true this Easter.

	On Easter Monday (9 April) when Everton take on Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League, 11 junior Evertonians will lead the team out onto the field before kick-off, as part of the Club&rsquo;s designated Everton in the Community day.

	The mascot places...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Interview With Player Ambassador Phil Jagielka ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/interview-with-player-ambassador-phil-jagielka/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Phil Jagielka, Everton in the Community&rsquo;s player ambassador for health, sport and physical activity, took five minutes to answer some quick fire questions about adrenaline fuelled activities ahead of the Blues&rsquo; annual zip slide event, which takes place on Monday, 7 May at Goodison Park.

	Are you a thrill seeker?

	&ldquo;No, not really. I think I was more so when...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Hails Everton's Community Work ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/prime-minister-hails-premier-league-clubs-community-work/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the work of Everton Football Club and the rest of the Premier League in improving the lives of 4.5m people in their local communities through £45m of charitable investment.

	Writing the Foreword to &lsquo;Creating Chances 2011&rsquo;, the Premier League&rsquo;s annual report of the work that goes on in communities, the Prime Minister praised football&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Praises Prince's Trust]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sharpy-praises-prince-s-trust/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club&rsquo;s Graeme Sharp visited Goodison Park on Thursday to meet a group of unemployed young people undertaking a Prince&rsquo;s Trust employment course.

	The Blues&rsquo; post-war record goalscorer took time out to talk to the young people currently taking part in The Trust&rsquo;s Get Started with Football programme, which is being delivered by Everton in the Community coaches.

	Get...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Girls Reach English Schools FA Cup Final]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/girls-reach-english-schools-fa-cup-final/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	A team of students on Everton&rsquo;s girls only football BTEC course have reached the final of the English Schools FA Cup.

	The under 18s team, which is part of the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport delivered at St Julie&rsquo;s Catholic High School in Woolton by Everton in the Community, defeated Balby Carr Community Sports College 2-1  at Liverpool...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chris' Inca Blog]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/chris-inca-blog/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club is embarking on a new international charity challenge for the 2011/12 season.
	
	Four members of staff will be tackling the Inca Trail in Peru hoping to raise in excess of £28,000 for the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.
	
	In May 2012, Chris Clarke, Business Development Manager for Everton in the Community, Clare Archibald, HR Officer,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jags Dares Fans To Zip Across Goodison]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/jags-dares-fans-to-zip-across-goodison/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The annual Everton in the Community zip slide challenge is back for a third consecutive year and Blues&rsquo; defender Phil Jagielka would like to see even more supporters getting in the harness!

	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s player ambassador for health, sport and physical activity is encouraging daredevils on Merseyside to take the plunge at Goodison Park on Monday 7 May...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:26:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Young People Enrol With Blues]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/young-people-enrol-with-blues/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	A group of young people were at Goodison Park on Monday (27 February) to enrol on Everton&rsquo;s first ever Apprenticeship Scheme.

	Everton in the Community, the Blues&rsquo; official award-winning charity, launched a new apprenticeship programme in November to help local people gain recognised qualifications and experience to work in the sports industry.

	The Blues are working in partnership with the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rising Star Shows Young People How To Shine]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/rising-star-shows-young-people-how-to-shine/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club welcomed a rising urban music star to Goodison Park on Friday (24 February) to meet a group of young people.

	Josh Osho, 20, met with participants on Everton in the Community&rsquo;s social inclusion programme &lsquo;Kickz&rsquo; to explain how despite his troubled past he turned his life around and is now striving to become an acclaimed recording artist....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Top Of The Class For Primary Sports]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-top-of-the-class-for-primary-sports/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club visited Rhyl on Wednesday (22 February) to launch a new sports programme aimed at primary schools.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, invited over 150 children to Rhyl High School to celebrate the launch of its new Primary Skills programme in North Wales, which offers Key Stage 1 & 2 pupils the opportunity to access...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[National Student Volunteering Week 2012]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/volunteer-opportunities-for-young-people/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	This week is National Student Volunteering Week 2012 (20 to 25 February) to highlight the many opportunities volunteering can offer young people.

	Everton in the Community runs successful volunteering programmes including the National Citizen Service (NCS) course, which is aimed specifically at school leavers who would relish the chance to develop life skills and make a real difference locally.

	The...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tim Howard Valentine's Day Lunch ]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tim-howard-valentine-s-day-lunch/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Tim Howard Valentine's Day Lunch ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Baines Delights Young Fans]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/baines-delights-young-fans/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Five very lucky junior Blues were treated to the experience of a life time this week when they visited, toured and trained at Finch Farm thanks to a competition organised by Everton in the Community.

	Winner Harry Taylor and four of his friends were welcomed into Everton&rsquo;s state-of-the-art training complex to enjoy a money can&rsquo;t buy prize thanks to a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Catherine's Valentine's Day Treat]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/catherine-s-valentine-s-day-treat/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s player ambassador for fundraising welcomed a special guest to Finch Farm on Tuesday to enjoy an exclusive Valentine&rsquo;s Day experience.

	Tim Howard dinned with lucky supporter Catherine Smith after donating himself as a prize to help raise funds for the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community.

	Fans were encouraged to donate £10 to be entered...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MP Visits Everton In The Community]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/mp-visits-everton-in-the-community/718/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton in the Community welcomed Simon Hughes MP to Goodison Park on Wednesday, 15 February to discuss the charity&rsquo;s work across Merseyside.
	
	The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats requested the visit after hearing of the many successes the charity has achieved in recent years.

	Mr Hughes, who has served the people of Southwark and Bermondsey since 1983, met with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Help Cancer Awareness Campaign]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-help-cancer-awareness-campaign/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	An Everton in the Community employee is helping a national bowel cancer awareness campaign by sharing his own personal experiences of the disease.

	 Everton&rsquo;s Community Engagement Officer, Henry Mooney, says he owes his life to a Liverpool-based pilot bowel cancer awareness campaign, which is now being rolled out nationally for the first time by the Department of Health.

	In spring...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bet On A Great Night]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/bet-on-a-great-night/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	&lsquo;Team Inca&rsquo; is holding a special Race Night at Goodison Park.

	A group of intrepid explorers are embarking on an international charity challenge to raise vital funds for Everton in the Community.
	
	Four members of staff and four Everton supporters will be tackling the Inca Trail in Peru hoping to raise in excess of £35,000 for the Club&rsquo;s official charity....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Deborah's Inca Blog]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/-deborah-s-inca-blog/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club is embarking on a new international charity challenge for the 2011/12 season.
	
	Four members of staff will be tackling the Inca Trail in Peru hoping to raise in excess of £35,000 for the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.
	
	In May 2012, Chris Clarke, Business Development Manager for Everton in the Community, Clare Archibald, HR Officer,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Saturday Soccer Schools]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/saturday-soccer-schools/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club has linked up with a local sports centre to run Saturday morning coaching sessions.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, holds weekly soccer skills sessions for local children at Sutton Leisure Centre in St Helens.

	The sessions, which are run by fully qualified Everton coaches, are open to boys and girls aged 5-14 of all...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bibby Maritime Disability Cup Image Gallery]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/bibby-maritime-disability-cup-image-gallery/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Bibby Maritime Disability Cup Image Gallery...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bibby Maritime Disability Cup Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/bibby-maritime-disability-cup-success/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The Bibby Maritime North West disability league&rsquo;s cup competition took place at a wind-swept Preston Sports Arena on Sunday 22 January.

	Twenty-three disabled teams from the North West area participated and guest teams from around the country played across four divisions, with Bibby Maritime&rsquo;s Jon Osborne in attendance to give out the trophies and medals to the winning teams.

	In...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Be Tim Howard's Valentine!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/be-tim-howard-s-valentine-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	An Everton in the Community player ambassador is leading a fundraising campaign by donating himself as a prize to help raise cash for the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	Fundraising Ambassador Tim Howard is offering one lucky fan the chance to have a special Valentine&rsquo;s Day lunch with him at Finch Farm on Tuesday 14 February as part of an exclusive online...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Make 2012 The Year You Become A Lifesaver]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/make-2012-the-year-you-become-a-lifesaver/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Evertonians near and far are encouraged to make a winning start to the New Year by rolling up their sleeves and giving blood. Each blood donation can go towards saving or improving up to three lives and it takes just one hour of your time. For those local to Goodison we have a donation session in the People&rsquo;s Club on...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Michael's Inca Trail Blog]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/michael-s-inca-trail-blog/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club is embarking on a new international charity challenge for the 2011/12 season.
	
	Four members of staff will be tackling the Inca Trail in Peru hoping to raise in excess of £35,000 for the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.
	
	In May 2012, Chris Clarke, Business Development Manager for Everton in the Community, Clare Archibald, HR Officer,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Legends Signing Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/legends-signing-success/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Four Blues legends appeared at the Everton Experience on Friday to greet hundreds of fans.

	Duncan Ferguson, Alan Irvine, Kevin Sheedy and Matt Jackson signed merchandise for fans at the Metquarter store to help raise money for the three charities behind the initiative: Everton in the Community, The Everton Collection and The Everton Former Players&#39; Foundation.

	The signing session was...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tom Joins The Team]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tom-joins-the-team/</link>
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	The fundraising team at Everton in the Community has a new-look for the New Year.

	Fundraising Officer Carena Duffy has been joined by Corporate Fundraising Manager & Executive Assistant Tom Woolley to help raise more money than ever to reinvest into the life-changing programmes run by the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	Tom began the New Year with a spring in his...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ferguson Headlines Metquarter Signing]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/ferguson-headlines-metquarter-signing/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Duncan Ferguson will be appearing at the Everton Experience along with former players Matt Jackson, Kevin Sheedy and Academy Manager Alan Irvine on Friday 20 January.

	The four legends will be in the Metquarter unit between 5-6pm signing only merchandise purchased from the store.

	The Everton Experience is a fan-centric attraction opened in partnership by a trio of Everton related...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BTEC Students Reach Semi-Finals of English Schools FA Cup]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/btec-students-in-english-schools-fa-cup-semi-final/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	A team of students on Everton&rsquo;s girls only football BTEC course will be in semi-final action of the English Schools FA Cup this week.

	The under 18s team, which is part of the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport delivered at St Julie&rsquo;s Catholic High School in Woolton by Everton in the Community, defeated Nelson Thomlinson School from Wigton...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beat Blue Monday]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/beat-blue-monday/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Today (Monday 16 January) has been named the most miserable day of the year, so what can you do to lift the January blues?

	According to psychologists, a combination of filthy weather, financial strains and shattered New Year&#39;s resolutions has conspired to make today the most depressing day of the year.

	&#39;Blue Monday&#39;, as it is known, is a chance...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stuart, Irvine & Jackson In Store At The Everton Experience]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/stuart-amp-irvine-in-store-at-the-everton-experience/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Evertonians can meet two of the Club&rsquo;s former players at the Everton Experience next week.

	On Thursday 19th January, Graham Stuart will be at the Metquarter unit between 4-6pm to meet and greet fans.

	The 1995 FA Cup winner will only be signing merchandise bought in the store to help raise funds for the three charities behind the Everton Experience...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bibby Maritime Back Blues]]></title>
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	Local shipping company Bibby Maritime Ltd has reinvested funds into Everton in the Community&rsquo;s award winning disability and mental health programmes for the third consecutive year.

	The funding supports two competitive leagues, the Bibby Maritime North West Ability Counts League and the Bibby Maritime Mental Health League, which offers regular monthly competitive football opportunities to over 400 disabled people and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton In The Community Launches Recruitment Drive]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has launched a recruitment drive for an innovative new social inclusion programme targeting young offenders.

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity is looking to find three new employees to deliver a scheme called &lsquo;Safe Hands&rsquo;, which will offer up to 150 young offenders the chance to make significant and lasting life changes.

	The three new roles: Project Manager,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate Mascot Success]]></title>
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	Ahead of Everton&rsquo;s fixture against Norwich City at Goodison Park on Saturday 17 December, 20 lucky young Evertonians received the perfect Christmas gift.

	The Club exclusively offered 20 junior Blues the chance to be an official mascot for the day and receive an Everton experience of a life time, all to help raise money for Everton in the Community.

	Each...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Five Gym Memberships Up For Grabs]]></title>
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	2012 is upon us and for those male supporters who have resolved to lose weight and get fit Everton in the Community is here to help you stick to your New Year&rsquo;s resolution.

	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Premier League Health programme offers men aged between 18 and 35 the chance to improve their health and fitness within the grounds of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Peter Scoops Festive Jackpot]]></title>
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	One lucky Evertonian is looking forward to a very merry Christmas after winning this year&rsquo;s Everton Lotto Christmas Superdraw.

	Peter Long visited Goodison Park today to collect a cheque for £1,000 after scooping first prize in Everton&rsquo;s annual festive raffle, which was drawn on Thursday 15 December.

	Everton Lotteries Manager, Darrell Turton, was on hand to meet Peter and also...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Southall Signing Session]]></title>
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	Neville Southall will be appearing at the Everton Experience on Thursday, 22 December to meet and greet fans.

	The Everton legend will be inside the Metquarter unit between 1-3pm, signing only merchandise bought in the store to help raise funds for the three charities behind the Everton Experience: Everton in the Community, the Everton Former Players&rsquo; Foundation and the Everton...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Matthew Jones Memorial Cup]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Matthew Jones Memorial Cup]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Host Matthew Jones Memorial Cup	]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community hosted a very special football tournament today to celebrate the life of a former disability player.

	 Four powered wheelchair teams took part in the &lsquo;Matthew Jones Memorial Cup&rsquo;, which has been established by the Blues&rsquo; official charity to mark the life of Matthew who sadly passed away earlier this year.

	Matthew, who was 19 years of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Experience Book Signing Success]]></title>
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	Fans flocked to the Everton Experience store in the Metquarter on Saturday, 3 December for a special book signing.

	Mick Lyons, Derek Temple, Duncan McKenzie and John Bailey exclusively signed copies of &lsquo;Everton: The Official Complete Record&rsquo; by Steve Johnson for Blues between 1pm and 3pm.

	The event was a huge success with more than £1,000 being raised through the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coleman Delivers Early Christmas Present]]></title>
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	Everton player Seamus Coleman made a guest appearance at a very special party at Goodison Park on Tuesday to deliver some early Christmas presents.

	The Irishman joined in the festivities at the &lsquo;Our Lost Love Years&rsquo; (OLLY) Christmas Party, which was hosted by Everton in the Community for children who have been affected by crime.

	Coleman handed out toys and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Interview With Player Ambassador Tim Howard]]></title>
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	Each month one of Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Player Ambassadors will answer a few quick fire topical questions for your enjoyment.  This month Tim Howard, who is Player Ambassador for Fundraising, talked about Christmas and what he would like to find under the tree!

	Why is Christmas special for you?

	It&rsquo;s a very nostalgic time. Lots of family and friends...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Walker Family Run For Everton In The Community]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is indebted to the thousands of Evertonians who help to fundraise for the charity each year.

	This year&rsquo;s Santa Dash was no exception and saw a record number of blue Santas take part to help raise over £20,000 for the Club&rsquo;s official charity.  

	One family determined to show their colours and raise funds for the Community...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join the Everton Team]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community relies heavily on the kindness of its supporters to continue the vital life-changing work it does.

	The Blues&rsquo; fundraising team work tirelessly to raise money for the Club&rsquo;s official charity by educating fans about how they can get involved and be a part of the Everton team!

	There are lots of ways to help fundraise and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Santa Dash Success]]></title>
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	Liverpool city centre was awash with a wave of blue Santas on Sunday, 4 December, as fans took to the streets in support of Everton in the Community.

	500 blue runners braved the winter weather in full Santa dress to take part in the city&rsquo;s annual festive dash in aid of the Club&rsquo;s official charity.

	The final fundraising total is...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Play at Goodison Park! - The Perfect Xmas Gift]]></title>
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	It&rsquo;s that time of year again: the Christmas tree is up, the snow is falling, and the streets are packed with frantic shoppers searching for the ideal festive gift for their nearest and dearest Everton fan&hellip; 

	Football Aid to the rescue! Why brave the winter weather when you can secure the gift of a lifetime from the warmth and comfort...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Everton Experience Officially Opens]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/the-everton-experience-officially-opens/</link>
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	Former Everton players were out in force recently for the official launch of a new store aimed at Everton fans in Liverpool&#39;s Metquarter shopping centre.

	Graeme Sharp, Graham Stuart, Mick Lyons, John Bailey and Cliff Marshall were among the legends who attended the launch of the Everton Experience, which is a new fan-centric attraction opened in partnership by a trio...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Perfect Gift For A Young Blue]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club has the perfect gift for any young Blue this Christmas.

	The Club is offering 20 junior Evertonians the chance to be an official mascot when the Toffees take on Norwich City on Saturday, 17 December, and also be coached by one of the Blues&rsquo; top Academy coaches.*

	Robbie Anderson, who is a Senior Academy Development Officer at...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Support Inter Faith Week]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club supported a special walk recently to celebrate Liverpool&rsquo;s ethnic diversity.

	Staff and participants from Everton in the Community&rsquo;s social inclusion programmes, Kickz and Positive Futures, joined members of the community from the south of the city as they visited a Methodist church, Mosque and Synagogue to promote community cohesion.

	The event was organised by Merseyside Police as...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Employee Shines]]></title>
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	An employee of Everton Football Club has received an award to recognise his work to help safeguard vulnerable people in football.

	Adam Green, who is Head of Safeguarding at Everton, scooped the inaugural NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit&rsquo;s (CPSU) &lsquo;Safeguarding Stars&rsquo; award to highlight the lengths he has gone to promote safeguarding at the Club.

	The judging panel, which...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[St Julie's Progress In English Schools FA Cup]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/st-julie-s-progress-in-english-schools-fa-cup/</link>
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	A team of students on Everton&rsquo;s girls only football BTEC course have progressed to the last 16 of the English Schools FA Cup.

	The under 18s team, which is part of the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport delivered at St Julie&rsquo;s Catholic High School in Woolton, beat Childwall Sports College 2-0 to take their place in the quarter...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Free School Gains Backing]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&#39;s Free School scheme has received huge backing from all quarters.
	 
	Plans for the new venture, operated by Everton&#39;s official charity, were given the Government go-ahead on Monday.
	 
	Officials held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to brief the media on the scheme and Community CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale told evertontv that messages of support had been coming...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Apprenticeship Programme]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/new-apprenticeship-programme/</link>
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	Everton in the Community has launched a new apprenticeship programme to help local people to gain recognised qualifications and experience to work in the sports industry.

	The Blues are working in partnership with the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and LifeSkills to offer 17 apprenticeships, which cover a range of different roles for people looking to get onto the career ladder...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paint The City Blue]]></title>
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	Everton is to increase its city centre presence this Christmas in an effort to paint the city blue!
	 
	A trio of Everton related charities, Everton in the Community, The Everton Collection and The Everton Former Players&rsquo; Foundation have joined forces to open a fan-centric attraction in partnership the city&rsquo;s Metquarter called the &lsquo;Everton Experience&rsquo;.
	 
	The new project will see the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Young Citizens Meet Princess Anne]]></title>
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	Four Everton in the Community participants from the National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme had the honour of meeting Her Royal Highness Princess Anne at an awards ceremony in London recently.

	The group had been shortlisted for the Best Social Action Project award at the inaugural NCS Awards to recognise the community work they took part in over the summer holidays....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Meets Sweeps]]></title>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp congratulated a group of community-minded children from north Liverpool who are operating a different kind of sweeper system at Goodison Park - and winning!
	 
	Sharpy dropped in on some students from St Francis de Sales Junior School in Walton, who have been taking part in a police and housing association initiative called Operation Clean Sweep, which...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton's Bingo-Ing Mad]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-s-bingo-ing-mad/</link>
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	Things took a slightly spooky turn at Goodison in the last week of October with a Halloween style edition of &lsquo;Scary Blue Bingo&rsquo;.

	Everton&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community hosted its third bingo event with 180 residents from local communities coming into Goodison Park, and really getting into the Halloween spirit by dressing up to take part in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former Captain Praises Community Scheme]]></title>
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	Former Everton captain Mark Higgins has praised the Blues&rsquo; work to improve the health of local men.

	Mark Higgins has given his backing to Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Premier League Men&rsquo;s Health programme, funded by Heart Research UK, which uses the power of football to help the local male population improve the health of their hearts by considering the impact...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharp & Burnham Whizz In]]></title>
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	Blues legend Graeme Sharp competed against keen Evertonian Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP in a special game of powered wheelchair football as part of an event for young ambassadors of the charity Whizz-Kidz.

	Young wheelchair users took part in a variety of sports including wheelchair football, basketball and boccia, and were supported by the Wheelchair Football Association (WFA) at Leigh...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stubbs Opens Fiveways Centre]]></title>
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	Alan Stubbs has supported the opening of a multi-million development which combines one of the city&rsquo;s busiest community libraries, a brand new neighbourhood health centre and education facilities.  

	&lsquo;The Fiveways Centre&rsquo; in Childwall opened its doors this week and Reserves manager Stubbs was one of the first to see the new facilities now being provided to the local community.

	 

	He...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues' Charity Builds Bridges]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community and Kickz are helping to build bridges between two communities after a serious racial incident during an amateur football match earlier this year.

	The Blues official charity has been working with groups of young people, from Stockbridge Village and Oldham, in a bid to educate them about issues around racism and bring the communities back together....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:16:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Shortlisted For Awards]]></title>
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	The Blues&rsquo; official charity has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards &ndash; and need your support to secure the honours. 

	Everton in the Community has been nominated for the &lsquo;Everyday Impact Award &ndash; Long Term Enterprises&rsquo; at the DSC Social Change Awards, for their hugely successful work to improve the lives of diverse communities.

	 

	The charity&rsquo;s key aim is to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:18:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Football Aid 2012]]></title>
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	Everton have joined forces with Football Aid to give Blues fans the opportunity to play on the hallowed Goodison Park turf whilst raising money for charity.

	The event allows Everton supports to live the dream in an authentic match day experience. Players will gain exclusive access to the pitch and tunnel areas, pull on their own personalised shirt in the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:10:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top Award For IYG Programme]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community enjoyed yet more success on Friday when the Blues&rsquo; official charity scooped a North West Public Health Award.

	This latest honour came in recognition of the Imagine Your Goals programme &ndash; a hugely successful initiative run with partners Mersey Care.

	The scheme has been running since 2007 and has made an enormous difference to lives of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hahnemann Helps Out]]></title>
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	Marcus Hahnemann helped Everton in the Community celebrate World Mental Health Day on Monday when he visited a football tournament staged by the Club&#39;s official charity.
	 
	The American custodian went to Greenbank Sports Academy meeting men who live with mental health problems who are part of Everton in the Community&#39;s Imagine Your Goals programme.
	 
	Hahnemann conducted a question and answer...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:51:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Make A Christmas Wish Come True]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club has the perfect gift for any young Blue this Christmas.

	The Club is offering 20 junior Evertonians the chance to be an official mascot when the Toffees take on Norwich City on Saturday, 17 December.*

	This exclusive action-packed and fun-filled package includes a VIP visit to Everton&rsquo;s training ground Finch Farm, a football coaching session, a ride...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:06:36 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Praised At Men's Health Congress]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-praised-at-men-s-health-congress/</link>
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	Everton Football Club has been recognised at the eighth Men&rsquo;s Health World Congress for its ground-breaking work in the campaign to improve men&rsquo;s health.

	For the past two years the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, has been delivering a programme called Premier League Men&rsquo;s Health, which uses the power of football to help the local male population consider...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:12:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dixie Is A Class Act]]></title>
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	School pupils took part in a new interactive stage show at Goodison this week with Everton legend Dixie Dean the subject.

	The Dixie Dean Story, an open air stage show depicting William Ralph &lsquo;Dixie&rsquo; Dean&rsquo;s remarkable life and career, was performed in front of the famous statue of the Club&rsquo;s record goal scorer for local primary school children. 

	The interactive...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:56:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kickz Celebrates 5 Years Of Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/kickz-celebrates-5-years-of-success/</link>
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	This weekend Everton in the Community is celebrating five years of its award-winning social inclusion programme Kickz.

	Kickz is a national initiative, supported by the Premier League's Active Communities programme, which works towards creating stronger, more respectful communities through football.

	Working in partnership with Liverpool Football Club and Merseyside Police, Everton in the Community runs football sessions in areas which...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:14:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Honour Disabled Players]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-honour-disabled-players/</link>
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	Diniyar Bilyaletdinov was on hand to give out prizes at Everton&rsquo;s 2011 Disability Player of the Year Awards on Tuesday evening.

	The event was organised by the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community, and the Russian international was present as the awards recognised another successful season for the Club&#39;s unrivalled 26 disabled teams.

	Bilyaletdinov said: "This is the first...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:52:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Welcome Shadow Sports Secretary]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community welcomed Ivan Lewis MP to Goodison Park on Monday, 26 September to discuss social inclusion and mental health issues facing people in Liverpool.

	The Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, who is in Liverpool for the annual Labour Party Conference, met with the charity&#39;s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale, to review the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:42:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Help Train Good Citizen]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-help-train-good-citizen/</link>
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	Everton Football Club has helped a group of young people to bridge the generation gap in Toxteth as part of a pilot National Service scheme.

	Everton in the Community, the Club&rsquo;s official charity, has been running a National Citizenship Scheme with 30 young people who are looking to develop life skills and make a real difference locally.

	 

	The project has...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:27:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Half-Term Soccer Camps]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/half-term-soccer-camps/</link>
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	Everton Football Club is going on tour again this half-term to teach young players some Premier League skills.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, will be delivering expert Soccer Camps across Merseyside and North Wales, where youngsters can learn how Blues stars like Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka stay at the top of their game.

	Over 2,000 children...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:06:44 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Appoint a Hat-trick of Volunteers]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-appoint-a-hat-trick-of-volunteers/</link>
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	Everton in the Community is delighted to announce the appointment of three former volunteers to the permanent staff list.

	Joseph Rowe, Michael King and Anthony Harden all enrolled on Everton&rsquo;s volunteer programme and their hard work, dedication and willingness to gain valuable work experience has been rewarded with full-time, paid positions with the Blues&rsquo; official charity. Based at Goodison Park,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:46:32 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Goodison Blood Drive]]></title>
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	Everton are encouraging fans to head down to Goodison Park to give blood next week.

	The National Blood Service is hosting a donation service in the People&rsquo;s Club at Goodison Park on Tuesday, September 20. Fans will have two opportunities to get involved with an afternoon session (2pm-4pm) being followed by an evening session (5.30pm-7.30pm).
	 

	The Club regularly holds blood...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:31:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Howard Cooks Up Funds For Community]]></title>
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	Avid Evertonian and season ticket holder Howard Martin recently hosted a &lsquo;Blue BBQ&rsquo; to raise funds for the Club&rsquo;s official charity.

	Howard, who is based in Oswestry in Shropshire, welcomed over 100 guests including Everton legend Graham Stuart and Liverpool-based comedian Mark Langley, into his home to raise money for Everton in the Community.
	 

	This is the third annual BBQ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:08:51 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Walkers Raise £2,000 for Motor Neurone Disease]]></title>
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	Everton Ladies goalkeeper Rachel Brown recently supported an event which raised over £2000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

	More than 80 walkers took part in a sponsored walk along the Crosby to Hightown Coastal path, which was organised by local solicitor Carol Hopwood, in memory of her mother Brenda Maloney.
	 

	Carol Hopwood commented, &ldquo;Motor Neurone Disease is a dreadful...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:24:16 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues' Community Fun Day]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is hosting a day of fun ahead of the Blues&rsquo; fixture against Wigan Athletic on Saturday, 17 September.

	Between 12.30pm and 2.30pm supporters of all ages are encouraged to come down to Stanley Park, close to the Gladstone building where the Blues&rsquo; official charity will be running soccer skills sessions. There will be face painting in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:15:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Showcase]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community Showcase

	Ahead of Everton&rsquo;s fixture tomorrow against Aston Villa there will be a special football tournament taking place in Stanley Park.
	 
	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, will be holding a series of exhibition matches to showcase its award-winning mental health programme, Imagine Your Goals.
	 
	Between 12.30pm and 2.30pm, Imagine Your Goals participants will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:24:28 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Turn The City Blue This Christmas]]></title>
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	Everton are urging fans to sign up to this year&rsquo;s Santa Dash and help turn the city Blue at Christmas.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, is aiming to recruit 1,878 supporters to don blue Santa suits and complete the 5K course through Liverpool city centre on Sunday, 4 December.
	 
	The Blues&rsquo; official charity is hoping to raise...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:35:44 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Win With Toffee Treble On Saturday]]></title>
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	Everton take on Aston Villa this weekend hoping to build on their away win against Blackburn and you could be a winner too. 

	At every home fixture there are hundreds of great prizes to be won with the Toffee Treble Scratch Card.

	The Toffee Treble Scratch Card gives you three opportunities to win. Game one offers over 200 cash prizes...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:58:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clare's Inca Trail Blog]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/clare-s-inca-trail-blog/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club is embarking on a new international charity challenge for the 2011/12 season.
	 
	Four members of staff will be tackling the Inca Trail in Peru hoping to raise in excess of £35,000 for the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.
	 
	In May 2012, Chris Clarke, Business Development Manager for Everton in the Community, Clare Archibald, HR Officer,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:50:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SHARPY LAUDS GRADUATES]]></title>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp attended a graduation ceremony to reward a group of young people who are helping to improve their local communities.
	 
	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, has been running a National Citizen Scheme with 30 young people who are looking to develop life skills and make a real difference locally.
	 
	The project has been running...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:43:41 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue September]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is supporting a campaign to encourage male awareness of cancer.

	The new campaign called Blue September, which will be brought to life by men, women and children painting their faces blue, launches in England and Wales today and is the first national initiative to increase men&rsquo;s awareness of all cancers.

	 

	Research by the Men&rsquo;s Health Forum reported...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:51:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ladies Launch Female Only Course]]></title>
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	Members of the Everton Ladies team helped to launch a new girls only further education course today which is the equivalent of three A Levels.

	Fresh from finishing the inaugural FA Women&rsquo;s Super League, Blues stars Natasha Dowie, Rachel Brown and Danielle Hill met with a group of 15 girls who have all signed up to the North West&rsquo;s first...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:58:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Celebrate Paralympic Countdown]]></title>
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	Some future sporting stars were on hand as Everton Football Club hosted an event to celebrate the countdown to the 2012 Paralympic Games.
	 
	This week represents exactly one year until the start of the Paralympic Games and the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community, held an event to give young disabled people on Merseyside the chance to try different...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:45:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[More Celebrations At Goodison]]></title>
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	 The celebrations at Goodison Park after the Blues&rsquo; Carling Cup win over Sheffield United continued today as Everton&rsquo;s BTEC students gathered for a graduation event.

	For the past two years the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, has been delivering a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport and 14 students have all achieved the equivalent of three A...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:23:28 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[St Helens Kids Meet Blues Duo]]></title>
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	A group of children from St Helens were treated to a Premier League master class today by two future Everton stars.

	Everton players Jose Baxter and Shane Duffy visited an Everton in the Community Soccer Camp at Fives Football Centre, where youngsters were learning how the Blues stay at the top of their game.

	 

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity delivers expert...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:02:44 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Evertonian Wins Heart 5k]]></title>
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	Evertonian Danny Kevan was crowned winner of the recent Big Heart 5K in Walton Hall Park.
	
	Danny and 200 other runners, including ex-Everton player Paul Lodge, took part in the annual charity race to raise money for Everton in the Community and the 23 Foundation.

	Everton in the Community would like to thank Danny and all the participants who ran...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:26:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Golf Day Raises £5000]]></title>
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	Three famous Everton faces recently appeared at a charity golf day in Bangor in aid of the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	Everton in the Community held its first golf day at St Deiniol Golf Club in Bangor to raise money for the Club&rsquo;s charity work in North Wales.

	 

	Blues legend Neville Southall, Stuart Barlow and Everton Ladies goalkeeper Rachel Brown showed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:11:10 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Students Celebrate Top Grades]]></title>
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	A group of students are celebrating after gaining top marks on an Everton further education course.
	 
	For the past two years the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, has been delivering a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport and 14 students have all achieved the equivalent of three A Levels.
	 
	The two-year full-time programme allows students to achieve...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:59:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Saturday Soccer Schools Launched]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is linking up with Goals Liverpool North to launch a new Saturday morning coaching scheme.

	 

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, will be holding soccer skills sessions for local children at the Blues&rsquo; former academy site on Park Lane in Netherton, which is now home to Goals five-a-side centre.

	 

	The new sessions are open to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:32:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sharpy Backs Lotto SuperDraw]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sharpy-backs-lotto-superdraw/</link>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp is urging fans to play Lotto SuperDraw for the chance to win cash prizes and help support the Blues&rsquo; work in the local community.
	 
	Everton Football Club&rsquo;s hugely successful lottery is back for the 2011/12 season with a new name and even more fantastic prizes to be won.
	 
	By playing Lotto SuperDraw fans can help Everton...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:56:20 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fun Day In Stanley Park]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community will be holding activities in Stanley Park on Saturday to celebrate the charity&rsquo;s disability programme.

	There will be games and demonstrations between 12.30 and 2.30pm and fans are encouraged to come down and get involved. There will also be face painting and plenty of activities to keep children entertained.

	 

	Everton begin their Premier League campaign against...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:36:41 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Help Cash For Kids]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is lending a hand to support Radio City&rsquo;s Rossie & Co Breakfast Show as they host an event for disadvantaged children.
	
	England and Everton Ladies goalkeeper Rachel Brown and Everton in the Community coaches will be running special soccer camps at Marine Holiday Park on Thursday 11 August for 100 deserving children, as part of an event...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:44:25 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Great New Cinema Promotion]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/great-new-cinema-promotion/</link>
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	Film lovers could be in for real treat following the announcement of a new Everton in the Community scheme.

	All new members signing up for the Lotto SuperDraw &ndash; either as a member or an agent &ndash; will be entered into a special draw to win a Cineworld Unlimited Card*.

	 

	The card, worth almost £180, will allow the holder entry...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:07:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CEO Welcomes Swimming Passes]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/ceo-welcomes-swimming-passes/</link>
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	Everton in the Community chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale has welcomed news of free swimming passes for Merseyside children.
	 
	It has been confirmed that passes have been reintroduced, allowing children aged 17 and under can free entry to Lifestyles fitness centres over the next two years.
	 
	Previously the concession had been withdrawn as part of budget cuts.
	 
	Everton in the Community...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:01:22 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Launch Inside Right]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is heading up a new exercise project for ex-service personnel who are at risk of developing or who have mental health problems.
	
	The new three-year programme, known as Inside Right, is designed to support veterans who are at risk of becoming isolated once they have returned to civilian life, and is backed by leading military charities...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:09:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Celebrate 2012 Countdown]]></title>
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	There are exactly 365 days to go until the Olympic opening ceremony and Everton in the Community has been celebrating the official countdown to London 2012 with children from Fazakerley.
	 
	The Club&rsquo;s official charity has been delivering a series of Olympic workshops this week at Fazakerley High School as part of its Premier League 4 Sport programme, which offers young...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:22:22 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Drive Men's Health]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is using the power of football to encourage taxi drivers and other local men to lead a more positive and healthy lifestyle.

	Taxi drivers are reporting significant health problems but are still reluctant to exercise as they feel this is time wasted when they could be behind the wheel earning a wage.

	An average cabbie works...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:39:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues On Tour]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club is going on tour this summer to teach young players some Premier League skills!

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, will be delivering expert Soccer Camps across Liverpool this summer where youngsters can learn how Blues stars like Mikel Arteta, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka stay at the top of their game.

	 

	Over 2,000 children...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:34:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tee-Off With A Toffee Legend]]></title>
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	An Everton legend will be appearing at a charity golf day in Bangor in aid of the Blues&rsquo; official charity.
	 

	Everton in the Community is holding a golf day at St Deiniol Golf Club in Bangor on 29 July to raise money for the Club&rsquo;s charity work in North Wales.

	Blues legend Graham Stuart is lending his support to the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:57:56 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Broughton Hall Triumph For Everton]]></title>
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	Broughton Hall High School have been crowned the champions of the Premier League Schools Tournament, and they did it whilst wearing the blue of Everton.

	The finals, which were televised exclusively on Disney XD&rsquo;s football themed show Goalmouth last month, saw Broughton Hall defeat St Bede&rsquo;s College of Blackburn 2-0 in the final.

	The win saw the school prove victorious...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:07:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Charity Challenge]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/new-charity-challenge/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton Football Club is embarking on a new international charity challenge for the 2011/12 season.

	Three members of staff will be tackling the Inca Trail in Peru hoping to raise in excess of £35,000 for the Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community.

	In May 2012, Chris Clarke, Business Development Manager for Everton in the Community, Clare Archibald, HR Officer...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:04:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lauren To Repay Blues]]></title>
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	A disabled Everton Ladies player is getting ready to tackle an 86-mile walk to repay her gratitude to the Blues.
	 
	Everton Ladies deaf player Lauren Davies, who is 17 and from Huyton, will be taking part in the gruelling Cumbrian Walk on 18 July to raise money for Everton in the Community as thanks for the support she received during...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:56:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Another Community Win!]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community won another prize at Monday evening&#39;s Northern Sports awards.

	The official charity was named best grassroots scheme at the ceremony, held at Lancashire CC&#39;s Old Trafford ground.

	The Community offer a wide range of schemes aimed at improving the lives of vast swathes of people across Merseyside and North Wales.

	This includes projects covering social inclusion,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:08:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Citizenship Scheme]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club has launched a programme to find 30 young people to join a new national citizenship scheme aimed at improving local communities.
	 
	The programme, which is being delivered by the Blues&rsquo; official charity Everton in the Community, is targeting school leavers who are looking to develop life skills and make a real difference locally.
	 
	The national citizenship scheme...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:13:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Get Involved At Festival]]></title>
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	Volunteers from Everton in the Community helped make the &lsquo;Out of the Blue&rsquo; music festival a big success at the weekend.

	The aim of the festival was to bring a wide range of community arts and cultural activities to the residents of West Everton and surrounding areas.

	 

	The Club got involved with coaches running football skills sessions and also helping...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:59:27 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community To Provide Shopping Park Fun]]></title>
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	Broughton Shopping Park in Speke have teamed up with Everton in the Community to host an action-packed afternoon of entertainment.

	On Saturday 9 July at Broughton Everton coaches will be hosting a variety of activities between 1 and 4pm, including soccer skills sessions, face painting and competitions plus Changy the Elephant will be putting in an appearance! Shoppers will also...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:13:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Support Music Festival]]></title>
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	Following on from the success from the &#39;Blue Heaven&#39; which some of you kindly supported, Everton in the Community have built a relationship with West Everton Community Council (WECC).

	WECC will be holding a music festival &#39;Out of the Blue&#39; which will be held on Saturday 2nd July from 12 - 7pm in Everton Park, off Great Homer Street, L5...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:54:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Taylor Wins Disability Award]]></title>
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	One of the stars of Everton&#39;s disabled football team has won a major prize at the Sefton Sports awards.
	 
	Joel Taylor, who also represents England and Great Britain&#39;s cerebal palsy football teams, has been named as the Sefton Sports Council&#39;s disabled person of the year.
	 
	Taylor has long been associated with the Blues and Everton in the Community disability manager...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:39:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Claim Stadium Business Award]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community have won a prestigious Stadium Business Award.
	
	The Club&#39;s official charity beat off competition from York Racecourse, the Keepmoat Stadium and Cardiff City to win the Community Award at a glamorous ceremony held at Barcelona&#39;s Nou Camp stadium.
	
	The selection panel included international industry experts such as Michael Bolingbroke, COO of Manchester United, Alexander V. Atamanenko,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:24:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Bid For Free School]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-bid-for-free-school/</link>
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	Everton&#39;s official charity has confirmed its intention to submit an expression of interest to establish a Free School.

	Everton in the Community has submitted an expression of interest to the Department of Education to establish a new Free School in Liverpool, which will offer students and their parents in the area a greater choice of educational providers.

	The Free School,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:35:25 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Run The Big Heart 5k]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community are urging fans to get involved in the Big Heart 5K.

	Set up in memory of Everton legend Alan Ball, the charity run takes place in Liverpool on Sunday, 7 August.

	 

	It aims to harness the fundraising potential of Merseyside&#39;s two sets of passionate football fans to raise money for Everton in the Community and Jamie...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:33:56 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Are Part Of The Family]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community have received some glowing praise for their support and contribution to National Faamily Week in Liverpool.

	National Week, which aims to celebrate family life, attracts over 500,000 people right across the UK.

	 

	Liverpool was chosen as the headline event for the week, and Everton in the Community ran an activity across the weekend.

	 

	The Blues&#39; target...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:18:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Derry Supports Blues' Men's Health Programme]]></title>
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	A local boxer is stepping out of the ring this weekend to support Everton&rsquo;s official charity by running the Mersey Tunnel 10K.

	Former world lightweight champion Derry Matthews will be running the famous race on Sunday 12 June to raise funds for Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Premier League Men&rsquo;s Health programme.
	 

	Derry has been lending his support to the programme...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:39:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Super Draw Winner Revealed]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/super-draw-winner-revealed/</link>
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	The winner of the 2011 Toffee Lotto Super Draw has been revealed!

	Bill Davies visited Goodison Park to collect a cheque for £10,000 from Everton Lotteries Manager Darrell Turton, after Mikel Arteta randomly drew his lucky numbers in the Toffee Lotto Super Draw on Thursday 19 May.

	 

	Mr Davies, who is 57 and from the Dingle in Liverpool, said: &ldquo;I...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Help Ex-Servicemen]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community is heading up an innovative new exercise project over the next three years for ex-service men and women.

	The new scheme known as Inside Right is designed to support veterans who are at risk of becoming isolated once they have returned to civilian life. 

	 

	The project involves four other clubs and is being administered by the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:29:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Memorial Dinner For George]]></title>
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	In memory of Mr George Rayner 1961&ndash;2011

	It was with deep sadness that we recently learned of the passing of George, a popular and devoted Evertonian and Main Stand season ticket holder.

	 

	George was unmistakable at all home and away games due to his leather jacket and treasured cowboy hat.

	 

	In recognition of George&rsquo;s commitment to the Club he loved,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:44:35 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Disability Team Take Bronze]]></title>
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	An Everton disability team has taken bronze at a top European football tournament for people with mental health issues.

	Everton in the Community, the Club&rsquo;s official charity, entered a seven-a-side team into the 14th annual Regenbogen Cup which was held in Munich, Germany.

	 

	The team comprised of service users from the charity&rsquo;s Imagine Your Goals programme, which offers people with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:23:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Awards Night Boost]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has received another huge boost following the recent End of Season Awards evening.
	
	The glittering event, staged at the BT Convention Centre, didn&rsquo;t just honour teams, legends and current players, it also raised funds for Everton in the Community with a &lsquo;live&rsquo; auction, a silent auction and a raffle.

	Various items of signed memorabilia from stars...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:12:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Matrix Finals At Finch Farm]]></title>
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	Finch Farm hosted the finals of the Matrix Challenge Shield on Friday.

	The tournament is part of an anti-guncrime initiative put together by Merseyside Police&#39;s specialist Matrix team and features schools from across the area.

	It&#39;s hoped youngsters will focus their attention on playing football rather than joining gangs.

	The tournament has proved increasingly popular and this is the first...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stadium Business Award Nomination]]></title>
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	Everton have been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious Stadium Business Awards.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Award category.

	The Stadium Business Awards are the only awards to recognise achievements in the global stadium industry and the winners will be announced at a gala dinner during the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 15:18:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Backing Men's Health Week]]></title>
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	Everton is backing National Men&rsquo;s Health Week 2011 by utilising its mobile phone applications to engage men about serious health issues.

	Everton in the Community, the Blues&rsquo; official charity, is linking up with National Men&rsquo;s Health Week (13-19th June) to show how new technologies can be used to improve men&#39;s health, as many men are reluctant visitors to GPs and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 14:55:06 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[National Volunteer Month]]></title>
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	June 2011 is National Volunteer Month in the UK and to celebrate Everton has an exciting opportunity for young people to get involved in.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, is piloting a national citizenship scheme to help young people develop life skills for the modern workplace by getting involved in local projects through volunteering.

	Everton would like...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 14:41:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Summer Soccer Schools]]></title>
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	Everton Soccer Schools are hosting a very special camp this summer with expert coaches at the Club&#39;s Finch Farm training complex on Saturday, 18 June, to deliver the Everton Experience.

	The Experience, priced at £65, offers quality football coaching and the excitement of playing at the Blues&#39; state-of-the-art training ground. The camp will run from 10am until 4.30pm, is open...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 16:31:47 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Up For Double]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community are hoping to claim a prestigious double at the Northern Sports Awards after being nominated for two prizes.

	The &#39;Imagine Your Goals&#39; scheme which aims to challenge the stigma attached to mental health through positive sports, training and education opportunities has been nominated for best community programme.

	 

	The programme has already been recognised this year, winning...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 10:10:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Another Prize For Community]]></title>
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	Everton&rsquo;s official charity has won a top award at the &lsquo;sporting Oscars&rsquo;.

	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s disability programme scooped the Best Community Programme category at the 2011 Sport Industry Awards at London&rsquo;s Battersea Evolution on Wednesday evening, beating Adidas, Manchester City, the Football Foundation, Premiership Rugby and the Cricket Foundation to the accolade.

	The Sports Industry Awards, which this year...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 09:15:58 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dallas Cup Delight]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&#39;s Andy Gray coached a youth team from Knowsley to international success!
	
	Andy was in charge of a squad of Under-19 footballers from Knowsley who won the Dallas Cup earlier this month.
	
	The youngsters defeated Canadian side Ajax Gunners 4-2 in the final, having overcome competition from Washington DC, California, Arizona as well as hosts Dallas.
	
	Knwsley...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 12:08:16 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mucha Hands Out Prizes]]></title>
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	Jan Mucha was on hand to give out prizes to participants of Everton in the Community&#39;s powered wheelchair football scheme.
	
	Slovakian international Mucha headed to Woodchurch High School near Birkenhead to meet the winners of an inter-schools league, the Magull Magpies.

	Everton&#39;s community work with wheelchair footballers is unrivalled in this country and the scheme is about more than just...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 16:47:36 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EITC Commended]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community narrowly missed out on winning the Community Programme of the Year category at the Sport & Recreation Alliance Sports Club of the Year Awards.

	The ceremony was held at the Grange St Paul&#39;s Hotel, central London, on Tuesday 3 May with the prizes being handed out by former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash.

	The awards honour outstanding...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 11:41:36 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zip Slide Success]]></title>
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	Hundreds of people gathered at Goodison Park on Monday for the zip slide challenge.
	
	One-hundred-and-eighty people flew from the top balcony, across the pitch and into the Bullens Road stand on the specially assembled zip line.
	
	The event was to raise money for Everton in the Community and was backed by actors Andrew Lancel and Chris Bisson.
	
	All participants had...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 16:27:45 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Celebrate Royal Wedding]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club hosted an event with a regal twist today to help the local community celebrate the royal wedding.

	Everton in the Community invited 180 elderly Walton residents for a game of &lsquo;Royal Blue Bingo&rsquo; as part of the Club&rsquo;s social inclusion work.

	 

	Working in partnership with the Local Neighbourhood Police Team at Walton Lane and Asda Walton, with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:01:27 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are You An Aspiring Reporter?]]></title>
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	To celebrate the Club&rsquo;s family fun day ahead of its fixture against Manchester City on 7 May, Everton in the Community is running a competition to find an aspiring young reporter!

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity is inviting all young fans under the age of 12 to create a match report about their experiences at the Manchester City game for the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:38:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Still Time To Zip Into Action]]></title>
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	There is less than a week to go before more than 150 daredevils tackle the zip slide at Goodison Park in aid of the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	On Monday 2 May, fundraisers will &lsquo;zip&rsquo; from the top balcony in the Main Stand at Goodison Park to the Paddock in the Bullens Road stand to help raise money for Everton in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:15:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Family Fun Day]]></title>
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	We&#39;re holding a day of fun for all the family ahead of its fixture against Manchester City on Saturday, 7 May in aid of charity.

	Between 12pm and 3pm supporters and local people are encouraged to come down to Stanley Park and get involved in a host activities to help raise money for Everton in the Community, the Blues&rsquo; official...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:14:56 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up For BTEC Course]]></title>
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	After a dramatic Women&#39;s World Cup, which saw England knocked out on penalties in the quarter finals and Japan defeat the USA to win the trophy for the first time, ladies are sure to be keener than ever to get involved in football.

	
	Everton in the Community are aiming to address such a demand with a Level 3 BTEC Extended...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:52:32 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Clash With Blackburn]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community participants took on their Blackburn counterparts on Saturday.

	The Clubs clashed in both football and badminton to highlight the excellent work they carry out in their respective Premier League 4Sport (PL4S) and Kickz schemes.

	 

	PL4S is all about getting youngsters involved in a range of sports to improve their general health.

	 

	And the Kickz scheme works...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:53:20 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Distin Launches Badminton Club]]></title>
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	Sylvain Distin helped Everton launch a new badminton club on Thursday afternoon.

	The Frenchman met youngsters at Everton Park sports centre as part of the inititative, which is delivered through the Premier League 4 Sport programme and aims to help more young people progress in the sport.

	 

	The project, which is run in conjunction with Liverpool Football Club&#39;s community department...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:32:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Tackle Unemployment]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club has launched a programme to help tackle the rise in youth unemployment across Merseyside.

	The Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, is piloting a national citizenship scheme to help young people develop life skills for the modern workplace by getting involved in local projects through volunteering.

	Unemployment figures for 16 to 24-year olds have risen to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:04:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Changy Earns Donation]]></title>
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	Changy the Elephant popped into town to open the new Wilkinsons Store in the St Johns Shopping Centre on 7 April.

	To thank Changy for coming down Wilkinsons gave £100 for the Club&#39;s official charity, Everton in the Community.

	 

	Changy was joined by the chief executive of The Bluecoats School, Alastair Upton, and Wilkinsons&#39; head of logistics, Simon Lowe, to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:01:33 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former Paralympian Lends A Hand]]></title>
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	Everton Football Club hosted an Olympic themed event on Monday along with some very special guests to help build excitement in the countdown to London 2012.

	 

	The Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community, hosted a joint Olympic and Paralympic event with former Paralympian Steve Johnson to give local young people a taste of four Olympic and Paralympic sports.

	 

	The...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:11:33 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Up For Award]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community has beaten off stiff competition to be nominated in the Community Programme of the Year Category at the Sport & Recreation Alliance Sports Club of the Year Awards.
	
	The organisation is now in its 23rd year and uses the power of sport and the influential brand of Everton to help people both in England and abroad...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:51:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Deaf FC Reach Cup Final]]></title>
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	Everton Deaf FC have reached the National British Deaf Cup Final for the second time in three years following a 2-0 semi-final victory over Derby Deaf FC.
	
	Everton will face the same opponents that they faced in 2009, Belfast Deaf Utd, a game which resulted in a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Blues in the match played at Glentoran FC...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:57:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volunteers Recognised]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community celebrated the amazing work of their volunteers with an annual awards ceremony in the Alex Young suite on Tuesday night.

	So many people give up their time to help the Community carry out its life-changing work and this event was to specifically recognise their input.

	Lynn Doherty collected the Team Player of the Year award, Charlotte...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:24:54 +0100</pubDate>
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	Several former Blues dusted off their boots as Everton in the Community helped to raise £20,000 for the Prince&rsquo;s Trust.

	The Club is a keen supporter of the Trust through EITC, its charitable arm, and was able to help make a Merseyside derby-themed five-a-side tournament a huge success.

	Dave Watson, Matt Jackson and Joe Parkinson each led sides made up...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:32:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WIRRAL COASTAL WALK]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community are encouraging supporters to grab their walking boots and take in some of Merseyside&rsquo;s beautiful coastal views while raising funds for the Blues&rsquo; official charity.

	Organised by the Rotary Club of North Wirral, the Wirral Coastal Walk takes place this year on Sunday 22ndMay and offers participants the chance to walk from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EVERTON POOLS]]></title>
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	The Football Pools has joined forces with Everton Football Club to create a unique Football Pools game, with a top prize of £3million!

	What is more, to mark the Club&rsquo;s continuing partnership with The Football Pools, 33 per cent of every entry goes to the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community.

	 

	For a £1 entry, you can help Everton...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[COMEDY DAVE'S COMIC RELIEF CHALLENGE]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Ambassador for Fundraising, Dave Vitty, has broken the Guinness World record for the longest show ever in aid of Comic Relief.

	Life long Blue Dave, better known as Radio 1 broadcaster &lsquo;Comedy Dave&rsquo; and Chris Moyles reached a record breaking 52 hours on air, raising an incredible £2.4 million in doing their &lsquo;something funny for money&rsquo;...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LASTING LEGACY]]></title>
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	Members of staff from VINCI PLC have helped Everton in the Community continue vital work by leaving a lasting legacy in memory of a colleague.

	John Romano, IT Director for VINCI PLC/Norwest Holst, died suddenly last summer leaving behind his wife, son and three daughters.

	In a fitting tribute to John, who was a dedicated Evertonian, his family, friends and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WORLD BOOK DAY]]></title>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp made a trip to Speke recently to celebrate World Book Day, as part of an Everton in the Community event to encourage more people into reading.

	Sharp took part in a book themed question and answer session with children from Stockton Wood Primary School who dressed up as characters from their favourite books to mark the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BIBBY MARITIME DISABLITY CUP]]></title>
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	The Bibby Maritime Disability League cup competition took place in Preston recently.

	The competition, set up in 2004 by Everton in the Community to provide disabled people with competitive football opportunities, has gone from strength to strength offering participants the chance to play at varying levels of ability.

	This year, 24 teams from across the North West took participated in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FOOTBALL AID]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community have joined forces with Football Aid to allow fans the opportunity to play on the hallowed turf of Goodison Park on Tuesday 24th May 2011.

	Funds raised from the event will benefit the work of Everton in the Community, as well as projects nominated by Football Aid&rsquo;s parent charity Field of Dreams.

	Getting involved couldn&rsquo;t be...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[COLEMAN SUPPORTS ZIP SLIDE PLUNGE]]></title>
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	Seamus Coleman is encouraging daredevils on Merseyside to take the plunge in aid of the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community.

	The Irish international took time out at Finch Farm to lend his support for a unique zip slide fundraising event that will raise money for Everton in the Community and enable the charity to continue its life changing...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:37:51 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DANNY SCOOPS KICKS AWARD]]></title>
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	An Everton Football Club volunteer has won a national accolade in recognition of his dedication to the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community.

	Danny Wilson, from Page Moss near Huyton, won the Volunteer of the Year Award at the prestigious Kickz Awards held at Villa Park on Friday.

	Kickz is a national initiative, supported by the Premier League, which...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ARTETA OPENS FAMILY CENTRE]]></title>
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	Mikel Arteta visited Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital last Thursday afternoon to open a new &#39;family area&#39; and restaurant.

	Volunteers from Everton in the Community and ACC Liverpool have helped in creating the new restaurant and Arteta himself even popped in to do a spot of painting last year.

	With the job completed, the Spanish ace returned to take care of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY BACKS RENT SCHEME]]></title>
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	Merseyside sporting personalities are backing a campaign to help people get out of debt.

	Premier League referee Chris Foy and Everton and England Ladies goalkeeper Rachel Brown, alongside Everton Football Club&rsquo;s official charity Everton in the Community, are backing the Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) campaign to tackle tenant debt and rent arrears.

	Chris and Rachel are supporting KHT&rsquo;s Give Rent...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DR BIKE]]></title>
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	Are you thinking of getting back on your bike, but it needs some TLC?

	If so, you are in luck!

	You and your bike are invited to an Everton in the Community Dr Bike afternoon on Friday 25th February from 2-5pm.

	Whether your bike needs a little care and attention or simply an experts eye to check everything is working...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD]]></title>
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	Everton stars are backing a national campaign that uses football to educate against racism.

	Seamus Coleman together with Everton Ladies players Fern Whelan and Rachel Brown took part in a question and answer session with children from Sefton and Liverpool to demonstrate their support for the anti-racism charity &lsquo;Show Racism the Red Card&rsquo;.

	Alongside Premier League referee, Chris Foy, and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[TABLE TOP SALE]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community are to hold a table top sale on Sunday 27th February.

	Taking place from 11am to 4pm at St Anthony of Padua Church, Mossley Hill, a whole host of craft items will be on sale, alongside Everton memorabilia and hearty refreshments. 

	If you&rsquo;d like to have a table to sell goods, pitches can be bought for...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[BECKFORD BACKS SOCCER SCHOOLS]]></title>
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	Jermaine Beckford has backed an Everton Football Club initiative that allows young people from Merseyside the chance to develop their football skills.

	Beckford invited youngsters from programmes run by the Blues&rsquo; official Everton in the Community to Finch Farm for a meet and greet session ahead of Everton Soccer Schools at St Edward&rsquo;s College, West Derby this February half term....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[HALF TERM FUN]]></title>
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	Everton in the Community are aiming to make this Easter half term fun for youngsters through Premier League 4 Sports events.

	From 4-8th April at Fazakerley High School Premier League 4 Sport will offer young people aged 8-12 the chance to take part in various sporting activities such as badminton, volleyball, judo, table tennis and football.

	Premier League 4 Sport...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WE ARE EVERTON]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/we-are-everton/540/</link>
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	The authors of &lsquo;We Are Everton&rsquo; gathered at Goodison Park on recently to celebrate the book&rsquo;s success.

	Everton legend Graeme Sharp met with the book&rsquo;s contributors in the Extra Time Study Centre, who kindly provided their favourite memories and experiences of supporting the Blues, as part of a project to encourage more people to read and help raise funds for...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SOCCER SCHOOLS]]></title>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp has lent his support to an Everton Football Club initiative that allows young people from the St Helens area to develop their football skills. 

	Sharp took part in mini workshops with children from St Ann&rsquo;s Primary School, Rainhill, ahead of the new Everton Soccer Schools taking place at Fives Football Centre during February half term.

	Graeme,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[TEAM KILI NEWS]]></title>
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	&#39;Team Kili&#39; have reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!

	After a five day trek through varying conditions, the &lsquo;Team Kili&rsquo; reached the top on today (Thursday 27th January) at 5.25pm GMT.

	They remain in high spirits and are extremely happy to have reached their goal in aid of Everton in the Community.

	Tomorrow, they will trek for six hours, descending...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BILY VISTS WALLASEY HIGH SCHOOL]]></title>
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	Everton star Diniyar Bilyaletdinov spent much of his day off this week meeting and chatting with students from Wallasey High School.

	The Russian held a question and answer session before being presented with this North West Football Award for Goal of the Year in recognition for his outstanding strike against Manchester United last season.

	Speaking with the students, he spoke...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[TEAM KILI SEND OFF]]></title>
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	Our intrepid adventurers set off for the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro on Wednesday morning and were waved off in style by colleagues, friends and family.

	Head Groundsman Bob Lennon and Fundraising and Events Assistant Carena Duffy set off for Heathrow airport from Goodison, stopping only to pick up fellow climbers Finance and Operations Director Martin Evans, and fundraiser Phil Maclean...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[HIBBO GETS HIS KICKZ FIX]]></title>
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	Tony Hibbert was on hand at Ellergreen Community centre to lend his backing to the latest Kickz project this week.

	The Everton defender headed to the centre to meet some of the youngsters involved in the programme in the Norris Green area, which was made possible by a £40,000 donation from Liverpool Unites.

	The Kickz project is delivered across the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EVERTONIAN ON ICE]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/evertonian-on-ice/</link>
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	Life long Blue Dave, better known as Radio 1 broadcaster and Chris Moyles side kick &lsquo;Comedy Dave&rsquo;, took to the ice last Sunday and was voted through to next week&#39;s show!

	Dave is an Ambassador for Everton in the Community, the official charity of Everton Football Club.

	He said: &ldquo;My lack of any coordination or skating ability means that I&rsquo;m...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SOCCER SCHOOLS]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/soccer-schools/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	For the best time with a football outside of Goodison Park, why not sign your child up to take part in Everton in the Community&#39;s Soccer School?

	Run by trained coaches from the Club, the Soccer Schools offer young people the chance to develop their skills and learn new techniques in a safe, fun environment.

	Children will be taught skills...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FINCH FARM TRAINING  - TEAM KILI]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/finch-farm-training-team-kili/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Finch Farm Training - Team Kili]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[REACHING NEW HEIGHTS]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/reaching-new-heights/</link>
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	In January 2011, three members of Everton staff are to reach new heights in aid of Everton in the Community.

	In the biggest fundraising challenge to date, Head Groundsman Bob Lennon, Finance and Operations Director Martin Evans, Fundraising and Events Assistant Carena Duffy and fundraiser Phil Maclean from energy company Chevron will climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BEN SCORCES A WINNING GOAL]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/ben-scores-a-winning-goal/</link>
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	A talented footballer who left school at 14 is looking forward to a much brighter future after a welfare-to-work organisation joined forces with his favourite football club.

	Ben Boylan, 22, has achieved seven sport related qualifications thanks to a six week programme delivered by Everton in the Community in partnership with Working Links.

	Evertonian Ben left school with no GCSE&rsquo;s...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PREMIER LEAGUE HEALTH]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/premier-league-health/</link>
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	Homeless and unemployed men in Liverpool are benefiting from free health checks thanks to a unique partnership between Everton Football Club, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), The Football Pools and The Pfizer Foundation.

	Premier League Health, run by Everton&rsquo;s official charity Everton in the Community in conjunction with LJMU and funded by The Football Pools and The Pfizer Foundation, is...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BLUE BINGO]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blue-bingo/</link>
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	Everton in the Community played host to a &lsquo;full-house&rsquo; last week for a special game of Blue Bingo.

	
	100 guests from the local community were invited to Goodison Park for an afternoon of festive fun which was opened by a performance of Christmas carols sung by children from Gwladys Street Primary School choir.

	Thanks to the generous support of Goodison...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[WE ARE EVERTON]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/we-are-everton/512/</link>
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	Leon Osman helped to launch a new Everton book written by the fans yesterday. 

	&lsquo;We Are Everton&rsquo; is a compilation of stories provided by Everton supporters. Produced by the Club, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust and Legends Publishing, the book reflects the memories and experiences of supporters both young and old.

	Players and managers may come and go...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[YES! MONEY COMMUNITY MASCOT]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/yes-money-community-mascot/</link>
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	Thanks to the generosity of Everton&rsquo;s partner Yes! Money, a lucky Everton in the Community participant got to walk out as corporate mascot as the Blues&rsquo; took on Wigan in the recent Premier League clash.

	Yes! Money, the hosts of the Everton Cashback scheme that offers big brands and big savings, offered Ellie West, age 7, from Aigburth, the chance...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rodwell's OLLY Visit]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/rodwell-s-olly-visit/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Jack Rodwell made a guest appearance yesterday at the Our Lost Love Years (OLLY) Christmas Party hosted by Everton in the Community.

	Thanks to generous donations from the Everton Football Club staff toy appeal, each child received a Christmas gift and lucky 10 year old Rachel received her present from the Blues young midfielder.

	OLLY is a new charity under...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Duo Visit Alder Hey]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-duo-visit-alder-hey/</link>
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	Everton youngsters Jose Baxter and Shane Duffy visited Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital this week for the launch of a new health and well-being workshop.

	The new scheme will see children and their families take time out from long term medical treatment to enjoy holistic therapies such as hand and head massages and manicures by professional beauticians.

	The players met with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BLUE SANTA DASH 2010]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blue-santa-dash-2010/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Blue Santa Dash 2010]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Christmas Fayre]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/christmas-fare/</link>
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	Everton in the Community are to host a Christmas Fayre to raise vital funds to continue the work its does in various neighbourhoods in Merseyside and North Wales.

	From 10am-4pm, a warm festive welcome awaits you on Saturday 18 December 2010 at St Anthony De Padua Parish Centre, Elmsley Rd, Liverpool.

	On the day, a range of hand made crafts,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Community Launch]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/community-launch/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- Community Launch]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Read All About It!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/read-all-about-it-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Read all about it!

	Community supplement in today&rsquo;s Liverpool Echo.

	Grab your copy of the Liverpool Echo to read about the fantastic work the Community does on a local, national and international scale.

	Alternatively, click here to read the supplement online....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Legend Shows Racism The Red Card]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-legend-shows-racism-the-red-card/</link>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp has visited a Liverpool school to help tackle race hate.

	Gwladys Street Community Primary in Walton is one of a series of schools across the City where Everton in the Community are delivering Show Racism the Red Card workshops.

	Around 500 schoolchildren from Anfield, Everton, Kirkdale, Walton, Dovecot and Deysbrook will participate in the workshops, which...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Look After Your Heart Look After Your Soul]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/look-after-your-heart-look-after-your-soul/</link>
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	Everton is offering men aged 18-35 the chance to improve their health and fitness at Goodison Park &ndash; for free!

	Run by the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in the Community &lsquo;Premier League Health&rsquo; gives men the chance to develop their health and fitness with the support of the coaches and health trainers at the Club.

	Premier League Health offers:

	A...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Christmas]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blue-christmas/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	
	Turn the city Blue this Christmas by running as a special limited edition Blue Santa in aid of Everton in the Community.

	Run Liverpool, the team behind the annual Liverpool Santa Dash, has set aside 500 places for Everton in the Community staff, supporters and fans to run the 5k route through Liverpool dressed in a blue Santa suit.
	 
	Last...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Special Blues' Mascots]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/special-blues-mascots/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	
	Children from Merseyside had a once in a lifetime experience on Sunday as they walked out with their heroes ahead of Everton&rsquo;s clash against Arsenal.
	 
	To raise vital funds, Everton in the Community, the official charity of Everton Football Club, offered fans the chance to buy their child this special prize and 19 lucky children, thanks to kind donations from...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Women in Leadership]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/women-in-leadership/</link>
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	Everton in the Community Chief Executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale has delivered advice to students at Liverpool John Moores University.

	The Chief Executive of Everton&rsquo;s official charity was invited by the university alongside other female business leaders to discuss the challenges of leadership.

	Denise shared personal reflections of being successful in a working environment with students and staff from LJMU.

	Dr Barrett-Baxendale...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[TNT and Everton net success in Fiji]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tnt-and-everton-net-success-in-fiji/</link>
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	With the blue side of Liverpool on the rise, Everton Football Club&rsquo;s charitable arm went decidedly orange as they sought to broaden their fan base on the other side of the world.

	Everton in the Community teamed up with the UK&rsquo;s leading business-to-business express delivery company, TNT, to transport 50 Everton strips to Fiji in the South Seas, as part...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton in the Community launch]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-in-the-community-launch-event/</link>
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	The Blues were celebrating not only the scoreline on Saturday but the re-naming of the Club&rsquo;s community department.

	Over 150 Everton in the Community staff and volunteers took to the pitch ahead of the Blues&rsquo; Premier League clash against Stoke City at the weekend to mark the re-brand by waving their hands in the air to signify the charity&rsquo;s ethos...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mikel Lends A Helping Hand]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/mikel-lends-a-helping-hand/</link>
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	Everton star Mikel Arteta was amongst the volunteers as Everton in the Community paid a special visit to Alder Hey Children&rsquo;s Hospital recently.

	As part of a day of volunteering, organised by Everton in the Community, members of staff joined representatives from ACC Liverpool, home to the Echo Arena and BT Conference Centre, in lending a helping hand.

	Spanish midfielder...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Heitinga's Ping Pong Ding Dong]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/hetinga-shows-off-his-table-tennis-skills/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Everton star John Heitinga showed that he is quite literally able to turn his hand to anything as he threw his support behind an Everton in the Community initiative.

	The Dutchman was a special guest as The Blues &ndash; in association with Liverpool Football Club &ndash; launched a table tennis club at the Anfield Sports and Community Centre as part...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Local Children Chosen By Neville]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/local-chidlren-chosen-by-neville/</link>
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	Children from Scargreen were recently chosen to star alongside Everton captain Phil Neville in his Number One selling iPhone app!

	The skipper&#39;s app, &lsquo;Phil Neville Football Training&rsquo;, has been out for a while and this week Phil gave the participants their very own training session as he prepares the latest addition to the offering.

	The youngsters are part of the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gallery: Heitinga's Ping Pong Showdown]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/john-heitinga-s-anfield-visit/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton In The Community:- John Heitinga's Anfield Visit]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neville and Gerrard United Against Racism]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/neville-and-gerrard-united-against-racism/352/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Phil Neville and Steven Gerrard joined forces before the biggest game of the season to promote football&rsquo;s biggest community engagement initiative.

	&lsquo;One Game, One Community&rsquo; is Kick It Out&rsquo;s campaign to challenge racism and discrimination in football by promoting community inclusivity.
	
	Pictured before the game with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, Phil Neville, said: &ldquo;Ensuring that football is for all is...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[It's The Climb!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/it-s-the-climb/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	
	In January 2011 members of Everton Football Club&rsquo;s official charity, Everton in the Community, are attempting to climb Kilimanjaro the summit of Africa to raise a staggering £20,000 for the charity.

	At 5895m (19,340ft) it&rsquo;s the highest free standing mountain in the world.

	The ascent will take the team through a variety of life forms, from tropical rainforest to arctic...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Deaf FC win 2-0]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-deaf-fc-win-2-0/</link>
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	Fixture: Everton Deaf FC vs. Fulham Deaf FC
	Date: Sunday 24th October 2010
	Venue: St Francis Xavier&#39;s College, Woolton
	 
	Everton Deaf FC beat Fulham Deaf FC 2-0 in the first round of the National England Deaf Football Cup.

	This match saw 2009 National Deaf Champions Everton  face Fulham, the 2010 National Deaf Champions.

	This was only the third time the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Meet Danielle]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/meet-danielle/</link>
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	Everton Football Club is delighted to welcome Danielle Azanuwha to head up an exciting new volunteering project for the benefit of our local community.

	Danielle has been appointed Volunteer Manager for Everton in the Community&#39;s &lsquo;Pass4Life&rsquo; project and is the first funded volunteer co-ordinator in the Premier League.

	 

	This exciting new project will be delivered by Everton in the Community...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[KIDS GET ONLINE WITH EVERTON]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-helps-local-children-get-online/</link>
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	Children from Gwladys Street Primary School have been learning about the World Wide Web during Get Online Week at Everton&rsquo;s Extra Time Study Centre.

	Get Online week is an annual event which aims to inspire and help people to use computers and get online.

	Working with pupils from year three, members of staff from the Blues&rsquo; official charity, Everton in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Legend Supports Imagine Your Goals]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-legend-supports-imagine-your-goals/</link>
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	Everton legend Graeme Sharp was on hand recently to show his support to the Everton in the Community led mental health football project &lsquo;Imagine Your Goals&rsquo;.

	The award winning programme works in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Trust, the mental health charity Imagine and local shipping company Bibby Maritime, to help challenge the stigma associated with mental illness through positive...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coleman Hands Out Awards]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/coleman-lends-his-support/</link>
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	Seamus Coleman was on hand recently to give out prizes at Everton&rsquo;s disability Player of the Year awards.

	The right back was present as the awards recognised another successful season for the Club&#39;s unprecedented 23 disabled teams.

	No other club has as many disabled teams as Everton, with the awards capping an excellent year for Everton&#39;s Danielle Evans who was...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[We Are Everton]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/we-are-everton/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	This is your chance to feature in an exciting new book about your experiences of supporting Everton Football Club.

	Everton, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust and Legends Publishing, is producing a new book, WE ARE EVERTON, which will reflect the memories and experiences of supporters both young and old.

	Following the Toffees is a way of life for...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:06:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton in the Community Win Prestigious Award]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/ladies-show-racism-the-red-card/</link>
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	Everton in the Community has been acknowledged at the prestigious North West football Awards for its successful contribution to the local community.

	Celebrating the region&rsquo;s sporting prowess and recognising accomplishments both on and off the pitch, the North West Football Awards singled out Everton in the Community&rsquo;s Imagine Your Goals scheme as Community Scheme of the Year.
	 
	&lsquo;Imagine Your Goals&rsquo;...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:21:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Thanks For Big Heart 5K Efforts]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news-318/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for taking part in this year&#39;s Big Heart 5K for The Everton Foundation. It was a great day had by all, and we would like to thank former Everton midfielder Joe Parkinson and members of the 156 Transport Regiment Royal Logistic Corps for taking time out of their busy...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Your Big Year]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/your-big-year/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation has been chosen as a &#39;Your Big
Year&#39; Charity.
The Everton Foundation recently encouraged as many Everton
supporters as possible to vote for us to be part of a global
competition to help raise funds.
Smaller Earth Ltd is organising &#39;Your Big Year&#39;
competition, the purpose which is to support enterprise and
entrepreneurship, social responsibility and key...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:22:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Soldiers Make Cash Pledge]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/soldiers-make-cash-pledge/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A group of soldiers have pledged to raise £10,000 for the
Everton Foundation.
Eight volunteer members of the 156 Transport Regiment have so
far raised an impressive £8,696 for the Blues&#39; community
charity and are holding a special fundraising day on Saturday 21
August at Liverpool One to help reach their target.
On Saturday the soldiers and Everton Foundation staff...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vote For The Foundation]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/vote-for-the-foundation</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Support the Everton Foundation.

The Everton foundation are encouraging as many Evertonians as
possible to vote for the Foundation to be part of a global
competition to help raise funds.
Smaller Earth Ltd are organising &#39;Your Big Year&#39;
competition, the purpose which is to support enterprise and
entrepreneurship, social responsibility and key charities.
12 charities have already been chosen and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:52:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pre Season Clear Out]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/pre-season-clear-out</link>
      <description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that the Everton Foundation is
looking for all your old clothing, bedding and textiles.
We are looking at ways in which we can raise vital funds for our
community programmes without asking people to put their hands in
their pockets!
By getting involved in our pre-season clear out, you have the
opportunity to sort through...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:37:16 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volunteers Wanted]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/volunteers/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation is looking to recruit a bank of
volunteers to help out with this coming seasons match day and non
match day activities.
If you are enthusiastic, energetic, flexible, have a passion to
help others and want to make some sort of difference please contact
The Everton Foundation Fundraising Team for more information on
0151 530 5253, or...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Have You The Heart For 5k Race?]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/big-heart-5k/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Calling all Blue Fans!
Yes, it&#39;s been a year since last years Big Heart 5K which
took place in Walton Hall Park - and its back again on Sunday 8th
August.
The Big Heart 5K came about as a celebration of the life and
career of Everton and England&#39;s legend Alan Ball and the event
is now in its annual...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mascot Chile Package]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/mascot-chile-package</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Foundation has put together a special mascot package for the
pre-season encounter and is describing the offering as a
"dream day". The package, which is available for as
little as &#163;350, includes:
&#183;         a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Goodison Park
&#183;         a football coaching session with qualified
Everton coaches
&#183;         an organised match with all the other mascots
(This...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:22:25 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue Barbeque]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blue-barbeque</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation would like to thank Howard, Kim, Emily,
Sam and Tom Martin for opening their doors and inviting supporters
into their home for the 2nd annual Blue Barbeque.
On Saturday 12th June the Martin family invited more than 90
blue supporters into their home in Oswestry, North Wales, along
with special guest Graham Stewart, Carena Duffy and Rowena...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:19:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chief Constable Shows Racism The Red Card]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/chief-constable-shows-racism-the-red-card</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Merseyside&#39;s Police Chief Constable today backed a
ground-breaking Everton initiative to tackle racism.
Chief Constable Jon Murphy attended a photo opportunity with
Everton legend Graeme Sharp and Everton Foundation CEO Denise
Barrett-Baxendale at Goodison Park to support the campaign
&#39;Show Racism the Red Card&#39;.
The Everton Foundation and Merseyside Police Safer Schools
Officers have worked in partnership to support the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:12:33 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Teams Tournament Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/teams-tournament-success</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Four of Everton&#39;s pan-disability teams have taken part in
the Northwest Ability Counts League National Finals at the  London
Soccerdome .
It was the first time any club provided as many as four sides
for the prestigious tournament, which is coordinated by the
Football Association and showcases the most successful teams at
various ability levels.
Everton Disabled Ladies were the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:54:33 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kick Off Your Career With An Everton BTEC]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/kick-off-your-career-with-an-everton-btec</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation is holding an open day for its highly
successful BTEC course in Football Academy.
On Monday 28 June, prospective students with a strong interest
in football will be able to visit Childwall Sports College between
10am to 2pm for information about the Level 3 BTEC National
Diploma.
The two-year course, which has been delivered by The Everton...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:15:47 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Four Teams In National Finals]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/four-teams-in-national-finals</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Four of Everton&#39;s pan-disability teams will be in action in
the Northwest Ability Counts League National Finals at the David
Beckham Academy in London this weekend.
It is the first time any club has provided as many as four sides
for the prestigious tournament, which is coordinated by the
Football Association and showcases the most successful teams at
various ability...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Matrix Challenge Shield 2010]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/matrix-challenge-shield-2010</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For the second year running Everton Football Club hosted the
Merseyside Police Challenge Shield Football Tournament Semi Finals
and Final at Goodison Park.
The tournament is part of an anti gun crime initiative put
together by the Force&#39;s specialist Matrix team. Many partner
agencies offered their support to the event including Liverpool
City Council, Knowsley Borough Council, Liverpool County FA,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:16:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tricks And Flicks Win Multi Cultural Football Cup]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tricks-and-flicks-win-multi-cultural-football-cup</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Football Club recently hosted the finals of the
Kensington United Community Football League at Goodison Park on a
glorious sunny evening.
The FUTSAL five-a-side football league was launched last October
in the Kensington area of Liverpool by the Kensington United
Community Football Group to address community cohesion issues,
which often lead to incidents of hate crime. The league group...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:12:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[3 Peaks Challenge Completed]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/3-peaks-challenge-completed</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Dear All
This is just a quick note to confirm that on Friday I completed
the 3 Peaks Challenge in 23 hours 35 minutes. More importantly, can
I personally thank everyone who sponsored me on this challenge,
with the &#163;4,000 raised being donated to The Everton
Foundation.
In addition, can I leave you with my lasting thoughts of the
challenge:...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:25:10 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Just Tri-It for The Everton Foundation]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/just-tri-it-for-the-everton-foundation</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Want to participate in the UK&#39;s largest community based
triathlon and help raise funds for the Everton Foundation at the
same time?
Well...good news!
The Sefton Triathlon is a hugely popular event and there are
several categories on offer, ranging from a kids mini triathlon
through to the veterans race.  
Why not join family, friends and colleagues for a fun...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:08:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toffee Lotto Superdraw Winner At Goodison]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/toffee-lotto-superdraw-winner-at-goodison</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The winner of the Toffee Lotto Superdraw was at Goodison Park to
receive his cheque on Thursday. 
Kenneth Ball, from Old Swan, collected his cheque for
&#163;10,000 from Lotteries Manager Darrell Turton, Everton
Foundation Fundraising Assistant Carena Duffy and Lottery Sales
Executive Ray Marshall inside the home dressing room. 
As an avid Evertonian, Mr Ball said he was proud to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 13:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[An Audience with Donna Fallon]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/an-audience-with-donna-fallon</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation is holding an exciting event this weekend
to raise funds for the many community projects it delivers across
the city.
Goodison Park will host an evening with legendary clairvoyant
Donna Fallon on Saturday 29 May 2010 at 7pm.
For just &#163;15 per ticket you can experience the
extraordinary gifts of Donna and also receive a complimentary glass...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 11:55:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[World In One City Community Cup]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/world-in-one-city-community-cup</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The World in One City Community Cup has been won by Italy. 
A team representing the nation that currently holds the World
Cup was successful in a knock-out competition played in Liverpool.

The Italians beat Ghana 1-0 in the final with a crowd of around
500 in attendance. 
One groundbreaking twist was that each of the teams competing
contained players...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:41:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Ladies Educational Event]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-ladies-educational-event</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton joined forces with equality and inclusion campaign, Kick
It Out, to host an &#39;Everton Ladies Educational Event&#39; with
Year 6 pupils at Gwladys Street Primary School, on Tuesday. 
Everton and Kick It Out aim to promote the growing success of
women in football. The event was staged ahead of Everton
Ladies&#39; FA Cup Final against Arsenal Ladies on Bank...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 16:14:45 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Foundation Achievements]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/foundation-achievements</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With the season drawing to a close, as Chief Executive of the
Everton Foundation, I am keen to share with fans a snapshot of our
recent achievements. Our charitable delivery continues to grow and
our ambition to be the best sporting charity in the UK is fast
becoming a reality.
At the Foundation our aims are clear:
&#8226; To build...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 13:15:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Superdraw: £10,000 First Prize]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/superdraw-10-000-first-prize</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Football Club in association with The Everton Foundation
is holding a &#39;SUPERDRAW LOTTERY&#39;.
This will take place on 22 May 2010 at Everton Football Club and
will give one lucky ticket holder the chance to win &#163;10,000.

Tickets are &#163;1 each and it&#39;s not too late to give
yourself a chance to scoop the loot.
Why not make a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:38:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eat Out, Help Out]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/eat-out-help-out</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Diners at top Liverpool restaurant Gusto can get 20 per cent off
their food bill and still raise funds for The Everton Foundation.

 

The first 500 people to book a table online will receive an
exclusive Blue Gusto card entitling them to the discount on food at
any Gusto restaurant in the UK.
And for each online booking at the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:13:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[20% Discount At Gusto]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/20-discount-at-gusto</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Diners at top city restaurant Gusto can get 20% off their food
bill while raising funds for The Everton
Foundation.
The first 500 people to book online through this promotion will
receive an exclusive Blue Gusto card entitling them to 20% discount
on food at any Gusto restaurant in the UK.
For each online booking at Albert Dock GUSTO will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:11:47 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zip Wire Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/zip-wire-success</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation would like to thank everyone who helped
or took part in Sunday&#39;s Zip Wire event at Goodison, which was
a massive success.
Fundraisers &#39;zipped&#39; from the Top Balcony in the Main
Stand to the Paddock in the Bullens Road Stand in aid of The
Everton Foundation and also our partner charities Liverpool Unites,
the Club&#39;s nominated charity...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:18:01 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eight Run Half-Marathon]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/eight-run-half-marathon</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Eight runners put on their running shoes for the Everton
Foundation and took part in the Liverpool half-marathon on Sunday
28th March, they joined thousands of competitors to run the 13 mile
course starting and finishing at the famous Pier Head.
The run took them up the steep Upper Parliament Street, down
Princes Road, through to Princess Park, down the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:52:22 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Show Racism The Red Card]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/show-racism-the-red-card</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Football Club in partnership with Show Racism the Red
Card recently hosted a conference for Local school teachers.
The conference provided teachers with knowledge and accessible
resources to develop programmes of Citizenship Education and
promote equality and tackle discrimination in line with the new
Ofsted framework.
The conference raised awareness of issues of racism and how
these impact on...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:15:16 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Blind Team Secure Trophy]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-blind-team-secure-trophy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Blind Team recently competed in the annual
&#39;Brian Aarons Cup&#39;, held at the Royal National College for
the blind in Hereford, with five teams participating from all over
the UK.
The Everton Blind team progressed through the group stage with a
4-1 victory over Middlesex, followed by a 6-0 win versus West Brom,
ending with a hard fought...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:52:10 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Award For Disability Scheme]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/award-for-disability-scheme</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Phil Neville says Everton is at the forefront of disability
football in England.
The Club captain joined the Everton Foundation&#39;s disability
diverse programme to find out how the project encourages youngsters
to get involved in blind, deaf and wheelchair football.
His visit came as it was announced The Everton Foundation&#39;s
Disability Programme has been awarded the FA Charter Community Club...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Soldiers 10k Foundation Aim]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/soldiers-10k-foundation-aim</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A group of soldiers are hoping to raise &#163;10,000 for The
Everton Foundation by running a marathon.
The eight volunteer members of the 156 Transport Regiment Royal
Logistic Corps will take on the Moscow International Marathon of
Peace in September aiming to raise funds for disabled children and
adults to take part in competitive organised sports events in
Merseyside.
Major...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mother's Day Offer]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/mother-s-day-offer</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mother&#39;s Day is nearly upon us; you can buy your mum or wife
a lovely bouquet and in doing so raise funds for The Everton
Foundation.
For all the Blue Hearted Mothers
In conjunction with The Dutch Flower Shop we are offering an
exclusive discounted priced Toffee themed bouquet at &#163;20 and
&#163;40.
Collection from the shop is free of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hate Crime Week]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/hate-crime-week</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation Football Team recently joined up with
partners from Sefton&#39;s Hate Crime Group to take part in a
fundraising football event to raise awareness of the issues of hate
crime.
The partners included, Sefton CVS, Sefton Equalities
Partnership, Sefton MBC, One Vision Housing, NHS Sefton, Merseyside
Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue and Sefton Young Offenders
Team.
Liverpool Homeless...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rodwell Backs Into Work Scheme]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/rodwell-backs-into-work-scheme</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jack Rodwell has met candidates from the Everton
Foundation&#39;s Premier League into Work scheme to find out more
about how the Blues help the community.
The innovative project aims to encourage those who are
unemployed by raising their confidence, improving their skills as
they job hunt and preparing them for the workplace.
The Everton midfielder took part in a session...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Foundation's African Adventure]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/foundation-s-african-adventure</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Intrepid adventurers are being encouraged to sign up for The
Everton Foundation&#39;s next international challenge to climb the
highest free-standing mountain in the world.
The Mount Kilimanjaro challenge will take place in January 2011,
with 15 places available for fundraisers.
Three hardy souls have already signed up and pledged to raise
the minimum of &#163;3,350 for the expedition to Africa....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Backs Sexual Health Campaign]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-backs-sexual-health-candaign</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton will show its support for a new health campaign called
&#39;Love is Infectious&#39; at tonight&#39;s Premier League
fixture against Chelsea.
The Everton Foundation, Love is Infectious and NHS Liverpool
Community Health are working together to raise awareness of the
importance of having a sexual health check.
On Wednesday the Love is Infectious campaign will hit Goodison
Park with Bluetooth...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mascot Prize Winner]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/mascot-prize-winner</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Evertonian Robert Tait from Liverpool is the lucky winner of the
Club&#39;s special match day mascot prize draw.
Over the last two weeks anyone who made a &#163;10 donation to
the Everton Foundation via a special one-off Just Giving page was
automatically entered into an exclusive draw.
The prize includes four match tickets, the chance for your child
to meet...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zip Slide Experience]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/zip-slide-experience</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation is urging local daredevils to take part
in a unique Zip Slide experience.
The Everton Foundation would like to offer the fans the
experience of a lifetime - a Zip Slide ride over Goodison pitch to
raise much needed funds for our community programmes which include
Health, Education, Social Inclusion and Equality amongst people of
all ages...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Foundation Raises £16000]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/foundation-raises-6000</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Saturday&#39;s thrilling 2-0 victory over Manchester City was a
day to remember for many fans and not just because of the
sensational Everton performance on the pitch.
As the players ran out before kick off they were joined by 22
mascots for the dream day at Goodison.
&#163;1 from the sale of match day tickets was also donated to
the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:54:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mascot Chance]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/mascot-chance</link>
      <description><![CDATA[One fabulous prize is on offer when Chelsea come to Goodison
Park next month.
Everton are offering one lucky child aged between 5 and 12 years
of age, the chance to be the official mascot and walk out with
Blues&#39; captain Phil Neville on Wednesday February 10 when they
take on Carlo Ancelotti&#39;s men.
This money-can&#39;t buy prize will include...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exclusive Mascot Chance]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/exclusive-mascot-chance</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Your Child could be an official mascot* for the Everton vs.
Manchester City game on the 16th January 2010
Morning
Exclusive VIP visit to Finch Farm, the Everton 1st team training
complex.
&#8226;        Tour of Finch Farm

&#8226;        Football coaching session

&#8226;        Football match with all mascots

&#8226;        Lunch at Finch Farm for a mascot and one adult

&#8226;        Team...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Santa Dash Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/santa-dash-success</link>
      <description><![CDATA[CONGRATULATIONS to all the
Blue Santas who helped to raise thousands of pounds for The Everton
Foundation on Sunday.
Hundreds of generous runners dressed in blue
for the annual Santa Dash across Liverpool city centre - gathering
for a photoshoot first outside the Everton Two, Liverpool One
store.
The Foundation would like to thank all the
runners for raising awareness...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Christmas Treats Help Charity]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/christmas-treats-help-charity</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Treat your loved ones this Christmas & help raise funds for
the Everton Foundation
The Everton Foundation has teamed up with Formby Hall Golf
Resort and Spa to offer a package perfect for the lady - or - man
in your life.
For just &#163;45, they will receive a half hour treatment of
your choice.  It could be a Facial,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sign Up For The Santa Dash]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/sign-up-for-the-santa-dash</link>
      <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s not too late to sign up for the Santa Dash on the 6th
December at 9.30am
We still have places available to join the Everton Foundation
Team and recommend that you sign up today to avoid disappointment.
All you have to do is complete the registration form attached and
return the form along with your registration fee of &#1...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tigers Left Pig Sick]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tigers-left-pig-sick</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Glasgow Rocks recovered from recent their bout of swine flu to
deny the Everton Tigers a fourth consecutive win in the BBL.
The Rocks had opened a 10 point lead in the first quarter (16-6)
only to see Tigers whittle it back to 23-21 at the break thanks to
three-pointers by Andrew Thomson, Steven Rush and Chris Haslam.
The Tigers...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tigers Maul Capital]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tigers-maul-capital/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Tigers secured a third win in row in the BBL despite
a mixed performance to see off London Capital.
Having trailed by as many as nine points early in the first
quarter, the Tigers rallied with the assistance of a strong
off-the-bench performance from Darrell Bethune to end the first
period just a single point behind their London...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:43:35 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Distin Launches PL4Sport]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/distin-launches-pl4sport</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sylvain Distin has been out in the community meeting the young
sports stars of the future as part of the Premier League 4 Sport
programme.
The defender visited Greenbank Sports Academy in Sefton Park,
Liverpool.
Everton is launching a Premier League 4 Sport scheme to provide
superior and more sporting opportunities for young people in
Merseyside.
"It is great to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Supports Football For All]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-supports-football-for-all</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Football Club is proud to support a new multicultural
football league designed to help promote social inclusion across
Liverpool.
The new FUTSAL five-a-side football league has been launched in
the Kensington area of Liverpool by the Kensington United Community
Football Group to address community cohesion issues, which often
lead to incidents of hate crime. The league will take place...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Foundation Wins Three Awards]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/foundation-wins-three-awards</link>
      <description><![CDATA[STAFF and volunteers at The Everton Foundation are celebrating
after picking up three awards this month for our innovative and
ground-breaking work across Merseyside.
Alder Hey Hospital presented the Foundation with a &#39;Special
Recognition Award&#39; for our work with sick and disabled
children, stating that we are a successful and integral part of
their public health strategy.
Moya Sutton, Executive...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kilimanjaro Charity Climb]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/kilimanjaro-charity-climb</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After the success of the London to Paris Bike Ride, The Everton
Foundation is launching its next international fundraising
adventure - a mammoth trek up Mount Kilimanjaro.
The 12 Day challenge up the world&#39;s highest free-standing
mountain will run from 25th June to 6th July next year.
This challenging journey follows the much less trodden Lemosho
Glades route and is...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tigers Bag First Points]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tigers-bag-first-points</link>
      <description><![CDATA[BBL Championship - Sunday 11th October - Echo
Arena
Everton Tigers 85 (22,38,63)
(Bell 24, Larkai 21, Jones 17)

Guildford Heat 79 (17,39,65) (Martin 25, McKnight
16, Langhorne/Joseph/Drakeford 11)
Everton Tigers landed their first league
points of the new BBL season in a pulsating game at the Echo
Arena.
The Tigers eked out a victory in the closing
minutes against...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:07:18 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tigers Narrow Defeat]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tigers-narrow-defeat</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Tigers fell agonisingly short in their opening game of
the season after losing to a last gasp three pointer from Leicester
Riders.
The Tigers entered the last minute and a half leading by 89-93.
But they conceded two points after a 24 second violation then a
further two after the Riders&#39; Tack Minor stole the ball and
made a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:43:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Join The Blue Santa Dash]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/join-the-blue-santa-dash</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Show your true colours this Christmas and run across the city in
a dashing blue Santa suit
The Everton Foundation has got 500 social blue suits for runners
to wear in the annual 5K Santa Dash, which takes place on December
6.
All we ask is for a &#163;25 (payment to L1310K) registration
fee and pledge to raise a minimum...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:06:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exclusive Cinema Showing]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/exclusive-cinema-showing</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation has teamed up with Liverpool One Odeon to
offer tickets to an exclusive preview showing of Disney Pixar&#39;s
new animated 3D film UP.
The 10th smash hit comedy from Disney Pixar, UP is currently the
second largest Pixar animation at the US box office after Finding
Nemo and became the first animated film to open this year&#...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:29:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Launch PL4Sport]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-launch-pl4sport</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ben Bradshaw, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
has visited Liverpool to see The Everton Foundation&#39;s next
project in action.
The Minister visited Parklands School in Speke to watch a taster
session of the programme as schoolchildren demonstrated the
activities on offer.
The programme, titled PL4Sport is a department of Culture, Media
and Sport initiative in Partnership with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:53:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Storm Paris]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-storm-paris</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After four days, 310 miles, 113 punctures and a hundredweight of
bananas, the Everton Foundation London to Paris bike ride team
arrived triumphant in the city of lights this week.
Bringing the traffic to a complete stand-still at the Arc de
Triomphe, the charity fundraisers including Everton&#39;s Chief
Executive Robert Elstone and former Liverpool City Council leader
Derek Hatton, enjoyed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:02:45 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Support Kick4Life]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-support-kick4life</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton are enjoying new popularity in southern Africa after the
Club donated football kit to children in Lesotho.
Val Lovell of The Everton Foundation was approached by
Kick4Life, a charity which uses football and its power to inspire
to transform the lives of some of the most disadvantaged children
in the world, about providing Club colours for impoverished
youngsters in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:30:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Two Sigmas]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/the-two-sigmas</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There were two Sigma teams at Goodison Park for the recent
Europa League match.
Everton took on Czech outfit Sigma Olomouc last month, and the
Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Bernard Hogan Howe, and
representatives from a police specialist team called Sigma took the
opportunity to meet with players from our Czech visitors.
The police Sigma team investigate hate crime...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:08:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cycle Ride Challenge]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/cycle-ride-challenge</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton chief executive Robert Elstone is part of an intrepid
group of riders cycling from London to Paris.
The 300 mile-plus ride is in aid of the Everton Foundation and
it&#39;s hoped that over &#163;15,000 will be raised.
The team of 15 riders left Liverpool on Tuesday and have now
begun their trip to Paris.
Mr Elstone has been joined...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:45:18 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Football Studies Diploma Launched]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/football-studies-diploma-launched</link>
      <description><![CDATA[THE Everton Foundation is providing a springboard
for school leavers and young people by launching a BTEC National
Diploma in Football Studies.
 
The 2-year course will give students the
knowledge, understanding and skills they need to enter the sports
and leisure industry.
 
It will be delivered by Foundation coaches and
staff, at Childwall Sports College, North Liverpool Academy and two...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:54:24 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Staff Raise £13k]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/staff-raise-13k</link>
      <description><![CDATA[TWO Everton staff raised more than &#163;13,000 for The Everton
Foundation by taking on a daring mountain challenge.
Hollie Costigan and Carena Duffy took part in the Via Ferrata
Challenge in the Italian Dolomites, which entails five days of
extreme and strenuous climbing.
The Via Ferrata - or &#39;Iron Road&#39; - involves reaching
summits via a series of metal ladders...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:03:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anthony Walker Festival]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/anthony-walker-festival</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation recently supported the Anthony Walker
Annual Summer Festival at Greenbank Sports Centre.
The two day festival of sport, music and dance focuses on
bringing different youngsters together for positive causes.
The Anthony Walker Foundation was established by his family
after his tragic death in July 2005. Creating a charity in his name
was the family&#39;s response to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:06:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Skydive For Charity]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/parachute-jump-for-charity</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation is looking for people to make a sponsored
Tandem parachute jump on October 10.
Imagine the exhilaration of jumping out of a plane at 10,000
feet!
The thrill of the wind rushing past you as you freefall, the
freedom of gliding down through the clouds and the spectacular
views all around as you descend.
And imagine being...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:01:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Host Intergenerational Programme]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-host-intergenerational-programme</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation has teamed up with the Federation of
Stadium Communities and Knowsley Borough Council to host the
&#39;Stadium Legends&#39; intergenerational programme at Goodison
Park.
The project aims to unite old and young people from the Kirkby
community to share their skills and life experiences while learning
many facts and tales on the Club.
Everton legends Graeme Sharp and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:01:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ladies Pampering Day]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/ladies-pandering-day</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ladies can enjoy a relaxing pampering day at Formby Hall Golf
Resort and Spa in aid of The Everton Foundation on Thursday 20
August.
For just &#163;70 you will get a glass of champagne on arrival,
a choice of two full treatments, lunch and a goody bag to take
away.
Places are limited so if you want to treat yourself,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:53:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Ladies Set For Euros]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-ladies-set-for-euros</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Ladies travel to Croatia on Wednesday to launch their
Uefa Champions League campaign.
The Blues will face group hosts WFC Osijek, Norway&#39;s
representatives Strommen and Estonia&#39;s Levadia Tallinn in Group
7 of the qualifying tournament in their bid to reach the final
32.
Mo Marley&#39;s side qualified for European football after
finishing as runners up in the Women&#39;s Premier...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:28:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Team Wins Top Award For Mental Health Football]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/team-wins-top-award-for-mental-health-football</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation has won a Mersey Care NHS Trust Positive
Achievement Award for its pioneering mental health football
programme &#39;Imagine Your Goals&#39;.
Staff and service users received the Authentic Engagement Team
Award at St George&#39;s Hall on Tuesday.
&#39;Imagine Your Goals&#39; started last year as a one-hour
community coaching session for mental health service users, and
growing quickly into...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:46:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Valliant Effort By Lions]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/valliant-effort-by-lions</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation&#39;s Craig Lundberg celebrated his 24th
birthday as he and the England team faced France in the European
Blind Football Championships final on Saturday 4 July.
We&#39;re sad to report that our brave Lions lost 3-2 to the
French in a thrilling encounter in front of thousands as the host
nation claimed the title.
England led 2-1 until...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:06:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Annual Volunteers Awards Night]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/annual-volunteers-awards-night</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Annual Volunteers Awards and presentation night will be held
on Wednesday 29 July 2009 in the Alex Young Suite at Goodison
Park.
The event is to celebrate all the achievements of our volunteers
over the past 12 months. Volunteers will be receiving certificates
for the volunteering hours that they have completed before the
presentation of the Annual Volunteer Awards....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:49:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Not Too Late To Run For Rhys]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/not-too-late-to-run-for-rhys</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Football fans across the city can still book their place in the
Big Heart 5K run, in aid of the Rhys Jones Memorial Fund and
Hillsborough Family Support Group.
The fun event, supported by The Everton Foundation, takes place
at 11am at Walton Hall Park on Sunday 9 August and up to 1,000
people are expected to take part.
Everton...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:33:49 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volunteers Needed]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/volunteers-needed</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
If you can spare a couple of hours from your day on Saturday 15
August, you can make a real difference to people living in our
community by collecting spare change from Everton fans at Goodison
Park.
All funds raised will go directly to Alder Hey Hospital and the
Everton Foundation.
We really need to persuade people to support these...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:36:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Charity Golf Day Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/charity-golf-day-success</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The charity golf day held by the Everton Foundation on the 30th
June at the magnificent Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa has been
hailed a great success
The event, held to raise money for the Foundation, saw 44 people
in attendance, who took the course with former Blues players Graeme
Sharp, Iain Snodin, Neil Pontin and former Leeds United...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:22:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Everton Collection Aids Education]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/everton-collection-aids-education</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Primary school children from Merseyside have been given the
opportunity to see replicas of artefacts from the Everton
Collection at Goodison Park.
The Everton Collection is the greatest collection of football
memorabilia in the world relating to a single football club.
The opportunity for school children arose after it was announced
that in September 2009 football will be used to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:36:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Three Blues Selected For Euros]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/three-blues-selected-for-euros</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Three more of The Everton Foundation&#39;s football players have
been selected to represent England in the Partially Sighted
European Championships in France.


Andy Lang and brothers Ryan and Michael Kelly have been selected
for the tournament in Nantes, where they face a tough group
including France, Turkey and current World Champions, Ukraine.


This takes the Everton Foundation&#39;s total to 15...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:44:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Matrix Finals At Goodison]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/matrix-finals-at-goodison</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Football Club recently hosted the Merseyside Police
Matrix Challenge Shield Football Tournament semi-finals and final
at Goodison Park.
The tournament is part of an anti-gun crime initiative put
together by the Force&#39;s specialist Matrix team. Many partner
agencies offered their support to the event including Liverpool
City Council, Knowsley Borough Council, Liverpool County FA and The
Everton Foundation
The...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:51:22 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Craig's Big Call-Up]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/craig-s-big-call-up</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation are getting our own Craig Lundberg, who
is jetting off on Friday (26 June) with the Great Britain blind
football team for the forthcoming European Championships in
France.
The squad was published on the 17 June and Craig was delighted
to be picked for his first major tournament since joining up with
the squad at their training...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:45:37 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Community Garden]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/the-community-garden</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation is excited to announce the latest
development to their &#39;Live Food Love Food&#39; campaign.
The community garden will provide opportunities for the local
population to access much needed space to grow their own
produce.
This latest development, established through an existing
collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University&#39;s School of
Sport and Exercise Science, bids to promote &#39;real&...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:38:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tee Off With The Everton Foundation]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tee-off-with-the-everton-foundation</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
The Everton Foundation are holding a Golf Day on June 30, at Formby
Hall.


We are looking for 18 teams to join us, Graeme Sharp and a team of
Everton legends for an afternoon of golf at the spectacular Formby
Hall Golf Resort to raise money for the Everton Foundation.
A team of four costs &#163;300.


Teams are required to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:20:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blues Selected For England!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/blues-selected-for-england-</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Two players from The Everton Foundation&#39;s disability
football programme have been selected to represent England&#39;s
Cerebral Palsy team at the forthcoming Home Nation&#39;s tournament
at The National Sports Centre in Lilleshall.
Niall Fitzsimmons, 17, and Joel Taylor, 15, will be playing
against Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland between
July 1st and July 5th....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:58:32 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tackling Drugs Week]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tackling-drugs-weeks</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 9th June The Everton Foundation gave its support to
the national &#39;Tackling Drugs Week&#39; football tournament at
the Greenbank Academy, Sefton Park.
The event, administered jointly with Lighthouse Project, was
used as a platform to raise public awareness around substance
misuse, but to also highlight the positive impact that sport and
exercise can have in helping people overcome...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:45:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Take Part In The Big 5K]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/take-part-in-the-big-5k</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After the immediate success of the first Big Heart 5K last
August, the Reds and Blues will be coming back to Walton Park to do
battle again - with the Reds looking to avenge their defeat last
year.
The battling Blues took first, second and third positions -
although they weren&#39;t supposed to be taking it that
seriously!
The day...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:21:20 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Let's Get Cooking!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/lets-get-cooking/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Children from across Liverpool have visited Goodison Park to
take part in the School Food Trust&#39;s &#39;Lets Get Cooking&#39;
event.
Everton played host to the launch of the scheme, which involved
local schoolchildren cooking and preparing a variety of lunchtime
meals and snacks.
Everton Ladies and England goalkeeper Rachel Brown was on hand
to assist the children with their lunch...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:44:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Six-a-Side For Men's Health]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/six-a-side-for-men-s-health</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation has organised a six-a-side tournament to
celebrate Men&#39;s Health week.
The Foundation are working in partnership with MerseyCare and
Mainstream for the 15 June tournament.
The 16 team tournament takes place at Greenbank Academy.
Because it&#39;s Men&#39;s Health week, free health checks will
be in operation....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:50:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anthony Walker Memorial Tournament]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/anthony-walker-memorial-tournament</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation has backed Liverpool Community
College&#39;s annual football tournament in memory of Anthony
Walker.
Anthony was 18 years of age when he was murdered in a racist
attack in Huyton, Merseyside in July 2005. He was a student at the
college and students and staff wanted to start an annual event that
focused on bringing different groups of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:07:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tigers Help Youngsters To Know More!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/tigers-help-youngsters-to-know-more-</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In the run up to National Tackling Drugs Week (8th-12th June),
drug and alcohol services in Liverpool hosted &#39;Know More&#39;,
an advice and awareness event to give young people and their
families the chance to find out more about support available in the
city.
Young Addaction Liverpool, the UK&#39;s largest drugs and
alcohol support service, gathered together over 20 organisations...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:59:06 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Soccer Schools Success]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/soccer-schools-success</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton&#39;s half-term soccer schools were a big success.
Held at Croxteth sports centre, the events saw coaches from the
Everton Foundation working with local youngsters.
The children worked hard on their shooting, passing, dribbling,
movement and much more and all enjoyed a great time as well!
For more on Soccer Schools, click on the link at the top of the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:24:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Derby Drama!]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/derby-drama-</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation narrowly lost out to Liverpool&#39;s
Community department in a charity football match.
The Toffees lost out 3-2 but are still ahead 3-1 in the
series!
The game was played at Liverpool&#39;s academy in Kirkby.
Further games are planned so keep an eye on
evertonfoundation.org....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:17:37 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[London To Paris Cycle]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/london-to-paris-cycle</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you got what it takes to cycle from London - Paris with the
chief executive of Everton?
We are looking for 20 enthusiastic and motivated people to join
us and raise funds for the Everton Foundation.
If you think you could cycle over 300 miles in five days, then
why not take park on the 2 September 2009.
The...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 11:55:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toxteth Visits Alder Hey]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/toxteth-visits-alder-hey</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Toxteth Tiger has been delivering an important message at
Liverpool&#39;s Alder Hey hospital this week: Keep your teeth
clean.
The Everton mascot was invited to meet children as part of the
health awareness scheme&#39;s Healthy Teeth Week.
Fittingly, there were plenty of activities for everyone to get
their teeth stuck into and Toxeth posed for photographs before
helping the children...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 17:37:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Centre Of Excellence Trials]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/centre-of-excellence-trials</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Trials for the Everton Girls Centre of Excellence will take
place for all age groups in June.
The dates for the trials are  2, 4, 8, 9, 15 and 16 June
2009.
Attendance at all trials is advised to give you the best
possible chance of selection.
If you know of any dates you cannot make please indicate on the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 13:08:16 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kickz Scoops Award]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/kickz-scoops-award</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kickz, the groundbreaking football project aimed at engaging
young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the
country, has received a high profile award for its work.
It scooped the Community Programme Award at the Sport Industry
Awards 2009, held recently in London.
Representatives from the project&#39;s lead partners - the
Football Foundation, the Metropolitan Police and the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 17:40:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Community Derby]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/the-community-derby</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation employees will take on Liverpool&#39;s
community department in a friendly football match on Thursday.
The community teams of the two Merseyside clubs meet on a
regular basis - with Everton currently enjoying the upperhand over
their city rivals!
Both sides are involved in a number of tournaments throughout
each season and have often ended up meeting in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 11:48:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Great Day Out For Kickz Team]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/great-day-out-for-kickz-team</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunday saw Everton&#39;s Kickz team join up with sides from a
host of other Premier League clubs to participate in a national
football tournament.
The Everton side qualified for the tournament, supported by the,
It Doesn&#39;t Have To Happen knife crime campaign, by winning a
regional tournament in February.
Held at Derby County&#39;s Pride Park, the tournament saw
representative Kickz...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 17:47:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Foundation Head To National Tournament]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/foundation-head-to-national-tournament</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Foundation will be involved in a
national football on tournament on Sunday 17 May.
The team from the Foundation&#39;s Kickz
project, who won a regional competition back in February, will take
on sides linked to a host of other Premier League clubs.
The regional tournament in February saw the
Under-14s side defeat Wigan Athletic and Blackburn Rovers in a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 11:34:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Charity Tournament]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/charity-tournament</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jesse Marison attended Myerscough College and studied BTEC
National Diploma in Football Studies.
The youngster, from Huyton, represented Myerscough College
football team in both his years at college playing a pivotal role
in a number of different positions, he also represented Merseyside
at County level.
Jesse had many friends and was a well loved student by his
peers. Unfortunately in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 11:28:32 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trilogy Of Cups]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/deaf-fc-trilogy-of-cups</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Everton Deaf FC are just one of the many impairment specific
teams that Everton Foundation&#39;s Disability Programme operate,
and they are now into their 4th full season with Foundation
(formerly known as Everton in the Community).
The squad of 25 players train each week and a number of the
players also participate each Saturday in an adult mainstream
football league,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 11:25:47 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Double Delight For U16s]]></title>
      <link>http://community.evertonfc.com/news/double-delight-for-u16s</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Everton Foundation Pan-Disability U16 Boys team are
celebrating on two fronts this season, being crowned champions in
both league and cup competitions.
In the league the team&#39;s performances have been nothing
short of exceptional, they also won the Greater Manchester Ability
Counts Cup beating Manchester City convincingly with a 3-1 victory
in the final, the goals coming from Callum...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 11:21:14 +0100</pubDate>
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