Birthday drumbeat

Liverpool is 800 years old, as a charter town, on 28 August this year. That's when King John signed the town's first royal charter in 1207 (although Liverpool existed, in a small way, well before that).
We (Capsica) are giving Liverpool a gift of several thousand books – copies of the third volume of Mersey Minis (see the link at side), which is all new writing gathered and commissioned specially for the occasion.
Volume 3 will ONLY be available on the day, and it is only being given away (so if someone tries to sell you a copy they're being naughty) – although you are most welcome, indeed encouraged, to cough up for the other books in the series.

And after our book launch party in the afternoon, something splendid is happening outside St George's Hall, on the plateau, at 8pm. Have a read of this, and come and join me there.

Mutual Arising is looking for 800 drummers to perform at St Georges Plateau, Liverpool City Centre, on the night of this Historic Date. Anyone can take part as the rhythm they have created for the event is very simple to learn but is very powerful to hear! The event is open to everbody and of all ages.
They would like YOU to Play YOUR Part by coming along to the event and joining in! If you are not one of the final 800 you can be part of the groove by following their ONLINE TUTORIAL (Learn At Home) available now. If you have any type of drum at home, fancy making a simple one or just want to clap, then make sure you are part of this Historic Event by and for the people of Liverpool.
Help them create the biggest beat in history. The nights activities are also being filmed and will appear in the Mutual Arising ‘Spirit of Liverpool’ movie, due for release in 2008.
There are daily workshops (not Mondays) in St George's Hall between now and the 28th – for details go to the Drum 800 website at http://www.mutualarising.com/drum800/eventnews.htm or email Drum800Workshops@mutualarising.com