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| Remembering Liverpool's homeless people | Remembering Liverpool's homeless people |
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| A service has been held in Liverpool to remember the homeless people who have died in the city in recent years. | A service has been held in Liverpool to remember the homeless people who have died in the city in recent years. |
| The service of remembrance took place at St Luke's Church, Bold Street, a church which was bombed by the Luftwaffe during a raid in 1941 and is known as 'the Bombed-out church.' | The service of remembrance took place at St Luke's Church, Bold Street, a church which was bombed by the Luftwaffe during a raid in 1941 and is known as 'the Bombed-out church.' |
| The ruined building is now used for concerts and art exhibitions. Thursday's Streetfaith service was a joint initiative between clergy at St Bride's and St Luke's churches and groups involved in provision of services to the homeless. | The ruined building is now used for concerts and art exhibitions. Thursday's Streetfaith service was a joint initiative between clergy at St Bride's and St Luke's churches and groups involved in provision of services to the homeless. |
| The names of those who've died were written on ribbons which were tied to plants in the ruins, while a balloon was released to symbolically let go of loved ones. | The names of those who've died were written on ribbons which were tied to plants in the ruins, while a balloon was released to symbolically let go of loved ones. |
| Staff from Liverpool city council and the Basement, Parr Street, assisted with prayers and readings, while members of the congregation also offered prayers of their own. | Staff from Liverpool city council and the Basement, Parr Street, assisted with prayers and readings, while members of the congregation also offered prayers of their own. |
| The event formed part of an ongoing partnership between St Bride's and St Luke's in the City team with local homeless groups, including hosting a group which provides food, in addition to a gardening project. | The event formed part of an ongoing partnership between St Bride's and St Luke's in the City team with local homeless groups, including hosting a group which provides food, in addition to a gardening project. |
| Meanwhile, on 11 August, the 'Bombed-out Church' will be the venue, from noon to 4 pm for 'Loving Liverpool', a celebration of music and events for children. | Meanwhile, on 11 August, the 'Bombed-out Church' will be the venue, from noon to 4 pm for 'Loving Liverpool', a celebration of music and events for children. |
| This event is being organised by Mission in the Economy, an ecumenical group involving churches in the city centre. There will be live music from folk groups Mersey Rigger and Accoustica. | This event is being organised by Mission in the Economy, an ecumenical group involving churches in the city centre. There will be live music from folk groups Mersey Rigger and Accoustica. |
| Earlier this year, Liverpool city council and a number of surrounding local authorities launched the 'No Second Night Out' initiative aimed at ended rough sleeping in the city. | Earlier this year, Liverpool city council and a number of surrounding local authorities launched the 'No Second Night Out' initiative aimed at ended rough sleeping in the city. |
| They were the first authorities outside of London to sign up to the campaign aiming to end the problem of rough sleeping by the end of the year. | They were the first authorities outside of London to sign up to the campaign aiming to end the problem of rough sleeping by the end of the year. |
| It was established by Homeless Link, which delivers a monthly briefing to the government on homelessness trends and works with councils, charities and faith groups. At the time, it had reported a rise in women using homelessness services. . | It was established by Homeless Link, which delivers a monthly briefing to the government on homelessness trends and works with councils, charities and faith groups. At the time, it had reported a rise in women using homelessness services. . |
| In Liverpool, a study of rough sleepers found that nine people were sleeping on the city's streets. The figure was much higher in 2008 – the city's year as European Capital of Culture – when 200 people were sleeping rough. On the Wirral, there were four rough sleepers and just two in St Helens. Those councils, along with Knowsley, Sefton and Halton have also joined the initiative. | In Liverpool, a study of rough sleepers found that nine people were sleeping on the city's streets. The figure was much higher in 2008 – the city's year as European Capital of Culture – when 200 people were sleeping rough. On the Wirral, there were four rough sleepers and just two in St Helens. Those councils, along with Knowsley, Sefton and Halton have also joined the initiative. |
| At the launch of the initiative, Marie Wright, of Halton council, said the life expectancy of a rough sleeper was just 42. The reasons why people find themselves sleeping rough can vary from relationship with parents breaking down, to issues with alcohol or drug abuse. | At the launch of the initiative, Marie Wright, of Halton council, said the life expectancy of a rough sleeper was just 42. The reasons why people find themselves sleeping rough can vary from relationship with parents breaking down, to issues with alcohol or drug abuse. |
| "No one who finds themselves sleeping rough should spend a second night ... across this city region," she said. A dedicated phone number has been set up so people can let the authorities know if they see someone sleeping rough. It is being advertised on bus shelters, at transport hubs and there will be posters around the region." | "No one who finds themselves sleeping rough should spend a second night ... across this city region," she said. A dedicated phone number has been set up so people can let the authorities know if they see someone sleeping rough. It is being advertised on bus shelters, at transport hubs and there will be posters around the region." |
| No Second Night Out began a pilot project in inner London in April 2011, as a mayoral initiative. Its ethos is "there is no reason for anyone to sleep rough for a second night." It delivers a 24/7 emergency service for rough sleepers. | No Second Night Out began a pilot project in inner London in April 2011, as a mayoral initiative. Its ethos is "there is no reason for anyone to sleep rough for a second night." It delivers a 24/7 emergency service for rough sleepers. |
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