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Exciting news alert! Team Fashion Kicks were busy working away, when some very important information from Manchester City Football Club landed on our desks which made us all giddy with excitement, we couldn’t keep it to ourselves any longer. MCFC has confirmed which players will be taking part in the Selfridges Fashion Show……drum roll…..strutting their stuff on the catwalk will be; Micah Richards, Nedum Onuoha, Stephen Ireland, Adam Johnson, Stuart Taylor, Roque Santa Cruz, Javier Garrido, Gareth Barry, Joleon Lescott, Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Adebayor, Kolo Toure, and Vincent Kompany!

Shay and Jane also spoke with the MEN last week and revealed some very interesting details. They revealed anticipation is building up amongst the players in the blues camp ahead of their impending modelling debut. Shay even revealed that Micah Richards had hoped to be walking down the catwalk in his Speedo’s – all for a good cause of course! Colin Murray of BBC Radio 5 Live spoke with Shay on Monday night, click here to listen: http://bit.ly/ckagYQ.  To find out where he will be appearing next and everything Fashion Kicks related, don’t forget to check out our twitter @Fashionkicks.

In other news, Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Coronation Street resident will also be making his way over from the Street to Fashion Kicks. Hopefully bringing along one or two other Corrie cast mates to make an appearance at the event with him! 

That’s all for now,

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The chef, comedian and the M.E.N, a typical day in the life of Fashion Kicks

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Just 4 weeks to go! Preparations for the big event are swiftly coming together; it looks set to be an unforgettable evening! Team Fashion Kicks met with Michelin starred chef, Terry Laybourne, last week who gave us a sneak peek of the menu for the evening, it promises to have all the Fashion Kicks foodies on the edge of their seats with anticipation! All will be revealed in the next few weeks. Terry opened Cafe 21 on Newcastle’s Quayside over 20 years ago and went on to win Michelin Star; he is a true North East star within the food industry. Expect a mouth watering feast that will be sure not disappoint.

One of the North West’s favourite funny men, Jason Manford, has just confirmed he’ll be coming along to the event; follow him on Twitter for regular updates @Jason_Manford.

Shay and Jane Given met the Manchester Evening News’ features editor yesterday afternoon at the Lancashire County Cricket Ground- home of Fashion Kicks; watch out for the news story in the coming week.

That’s all for now but keep an eye out for more confirmed guests and the latest news by following us on twitter @fashionkicks.

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Shay Given will be the safe pair of hands at the heart of top charity event Fashion Kicks 2010 on April 13 with a soundtrack by Westlife and dinner by top chefs Brian Turner and Paul Rankin.

City and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Given has also persuaded his Blues team-mates to model some of the Selfridges spring/summer collection at the Lancashire County Cricket Ground event.

The celebrity fashion show is just one of the highlights along with Westlife’s special performance, a lavish meal and a charity auction in dedicated marquees at the Old Trafford venue. Compere is top radio dj Neil Fox.

All funds raised on the night will be distributed between Macmillan Cancer Support, the ‘Adopt a School’ project and the Beechwood Centre for Cancer Care in Stockport.

Shay, a patron of Macmillan, said: “My wife Jane and I are proud to support Fashion Kicks once again. The night promises to be an entertainment extravaganza with all those involved kindly donating their time towards a very worthy cause.”

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “As patron of such a worthy charity, Shay works tirelessly to raise not only funds, but also the profile of the Macmillan Cancer Appeal.  The Club is committed to seeing him succeed.

“I wish Shay, and all those who support Macmillan’s work, the very best, for both the ‘Fashion Kicks’ night itself and for all their other wonderful fund-raising work.”

Source – Manchester City Website – www.mcfc.co.uk

Premier players in football, fashion and food unite in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

On April 13^th 2010, Manchester City football club and International goalkeeper Shay Given are launching Fashion Kicks 2010.

This year the successful, red-carpet event offers an exclusive performance by Westlife, a celebrity fashion show from Selfridges, a lavish dinner by top chefs BrianTurner and Paul Rankin, as well as a charity auction.

Nicky Byrne from Westlife, who joins the event ahead of the band’s forthcoming tour says: “We are really pleased to be asked to be involved in this event once again. We can’t wait to join up with Shay and all the other players for what is set to be a fabulous evening.”

The fashion show will see Manchester City players themselves modelling Selfridges spring summer collections. Selfridges CEO, Paul Kelly states “Selfridges are delighted to collaborate on such an exciting and inspiring event, which sees some of the UK’s strongest talents working together for very important causes.”

Working with the Academy of Culinary Arts, Fashion Kicks will also host chefs Terry Laybourne, Paul Heathcote, Nigel Haworth, and Simon Rimmer to name but a few. Each chef will create a signature canapé in honour of the event, which will be served as part of a champagne reception followed by a mouth-watering feast.

The whole event will take place in two dedicated marquees in the Lancashire County Cricket Ground and be compéred by much-loved radio disc jockey, Neil Fox. All funds raised on the night will be distributed between three worthy causes: Macmillan Cancer Support; the ‘Adopt a School’ project and the Beechwood Centre for Cancer Care in Stockport.

Shay, who is a patron of Macmillan, commented: “My wife Jane and I are proud to support Fashion Kicks once again. The night promises to be an entertainment extravaganza with all those involved kindly donating their time towards a very worthy cause.”

Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “As Patron of such a worthy charity, Shay works tirelessly to raise not only funds, but also the profile of the Macmillan Cancer Appeal.  The Club is committed to seeing him succeed.  I wish Shay, and all those who support Macmillan’s work, the very best, for both the ‘Fashion Kicks’ night itself and for all of their other wonderful fundraising work.”