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If music be the food of love, if food is the way to another’s soul and poetry and literature are a way to love the world – then play, eat and read on because this, is the month of love. I have a confession to make, I am an incurable romantic. Let me explain. I was born on Valentine’s Day, my husband asked me to marry him on Valentine’s day and we got married as close to Valentine’s as I could get. As you can imagine, I am somewhat invested in this month. I was born with a leaning towards the extrovert, and from a young age I have always capitalised on this – romance in all its guises, has been my mainstay for many years as this was, and still is, my favourite way of standing out from the crowd.

Why am I telling you this? Because I was asked recently what big things in life I will be teaching my twins. My reply was easy, my boys should embrace all literature and never follow the crowd. To me this advice is obvious, but to the listeners, it was like I had committed a social faux-pa. I was immediately inundated with questions from why not follow the crowd, to accusations of following my own path is just to be obtuse and only for confident people. Not true, you don’t have to be confident to stand out from the crowd, neither do you need to wear bright clothes or have the loudest voice in the pub. All you need to do is not blindly follow what others are doing around you, to read literature that not only supports but challenges your point of view. Being a free thinker is one of my biggest values, and one I will endeavour to pass on to my children.

Besides, being a renegade, even a silent one, is good fun!

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CONTENTS 08 | Strictly come . dancing 12 | x Factor live 16 | we love 18 | alex corina 20 | what’s on 22 | The Epstein 24 | Pete Price 30 | scouse day 38 | unity theatre 42 | Live gigs

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KicK the ciggies Famous faces offer support to quit smoking in a new, “Kick the Ciggies” Campaign. Men are being targeted through the ‘Kick the Ciggies’ campaign at kicktheciggies.com focused around football which features Everton Football Club, along with Liverpool FC legend Jamie Carragher offering encouragement on the game plan and tactics needed to give up.

Womenwill be urged to‘Chuck the Ciggies’ at chucktheciggies. com/ which features local actress and presenter Gemma Brodrick and a series of films with local women Danielle, Amy, Ginny, and Hilary who all quit smoking, sharing their tips and advice and giving encouragement.

Both sites will direct people towards Smokefree Liverpool, a free service in the city which already helps around 250 men and women a month give up smoking through one to one support and access to medicines that fight cravings.

Former Liverpool FC star Jamie Carragher said:”If you pull on the shirt, you play to the final whistle. That’s the Liverpool way.

You never give up – even in extra time. Last-ditch clearances make the difference. It’s the same whether you’re competing in the Champions League or kicking the ciggies. Never give up

giving up. Doing something big – for the sake of your health, your family or your finances – you’ve got to bring passion and motivation into play. Am I saying it’s easy? Never. The Kaiser (Didi Hamann) was a smoker, so I know how hard it is to quit.

But if you get the SmokeFreeLiverpool team behind, you’ll never walk alone.”

Hilary McElwee, who as a heavy smoker for years and features in the campaign, said: “My dad died from lung cancer, aged just 65. I’d been smoking 20-25 a day all my adult life. I thought if I wanted to be in with a chance for a longer, healthier life, the ciggies had to go.”

People wanting to give up smoking can also get in touch with Smokefree Liverpool in the following ways: Phone: 0800 061 4212 Website:www.smokefreeliverpool.co.uk Email:info@smokefreeliverpool.co.uk

Text: QUIT to 66777 Social media: Search Smokefree Liverpool on Facebook and @ SFree_Liverpool on Twitter

NEw thErApY SErviCE fOr YOUNG pEOpLE A NEW service which will provide therapy to children and young people who have suffered trauma and neglect is set to be commissioned in Liverpool.

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is being asked to earmark £650,000 for the Therapeutic Service over the next three years.

It will provide psychological therapy and counselling for those whose lives are significantly affected by emotional and behavioural difficulties caused by issues such as violence and abuse.

It is anticipated that the new early intervention service will help reduce the number of young people coming into care by providing the right

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help and support to families to resolve mental health issues.

It is also hoped it will: • Reduce the number of children missing from school or at risk of exclusion • Improve school attendance and attainment • Increase identification of those at risk sexual or criminal exploitation • Cut cases of alcohol and drug abuse • Improved personal and social skills • Support young people and parents affected into education, employment and training Councillor Barry Kushner, Cabinet member for children’s services, said: “Tackling the root cause of their issues can transform the life of a young person and their family, giving them the best possible chance of getting over the trauma that they have suffered.”

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Liverpool Echo Arena 7th & 8th February STARRING ORE ODUBA & KAREN CLIFTON LOUISE REDKNAPP & KEVIN CLIFTON DANNY MAC & OTI MABUSE ED BALLS & KATYA JONES DAISY LOWE & ALJAŽ SKORJANEC LESLEY JOSEPH & GORKA MARQUEZ HOSTED BY 2015 TV SEMI-FINALIST ‘COUNTRYFILE’S’ ANITA RANI Plus TV Judges LEN GOODMAN & CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD WITH GUEST JUDGE, FORMER STRICTLY PROFESSIONAL DANCER AND STAR OF ‘IT TAKES TWO’ KAREN HARDY Celebrating 10 FAB-U-LOUS years, the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour extravaganza is back on the road and coming to Liverpool 7-8 February. Last year BBC One’s hugely popular entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing returned with much anticipation to TV screens, once again TV audiences were treated to an exciting celebrity line-up all eager and vying to win the viewers’ vote. Who could forget when Ed Balls and his dance partner Katya Jones made TV gold and performed Gangnam Style?

Who wasn’t wowed when Louise Redknapp and Kevin Clifton performed their Argentine Tango; let us not forget the nail biting, most closely 8fought final in the show’s history, where Ore

Oduba beat Louise Redknapp and Danny Mac to become King of the ballroom and lift the Glitterball Trophy. And Strictly’s Live Tour is no different - this is a must-see event for fans of all ages and brings the magic and excitement of the TV show to the live stage.

This year’s tour stars TV Judges Len Goodman and Craig Revel Horwood. They will be joined on the judging panel by former Strictly professional dancer and winner of the 2006 series, Karen Hardy. The tour features a brand new host, Countryfile’s Anita Rani, who was a semi-finalist in the 2015 series and a contestant on last year’s live tour.

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Head Judge Len Goodman said: “The live tour a l w a y s has such a great atmosphere and the 10th

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anniversary tour will definitely be one to remember, especially as this comes just after I have completed my final year on the TV series as Head Judge.

Rest assured audiences, this tour will be a ten from Len!” Craig Revel Horwood added: “I am very pleased to be back on tour with legendary Len and also welcoming Karen to the tour’s judging panel.

This 10th year is going to be bigger and better than ever before.

We’ll be pulling out all the stops to make sure that this anniversary

tour is the best yet!”

Guest Judge K a r e n Hardy said: “I couldn’t be more

2016’s TV series line up as the rest of the country, I know that audiences in Liverpool are going to be in for a real treat. I can’t wait to bring the tour to them! ” Host Anita Rani said: “I had such a great experience on the series and the tour, that I jumped at the opportunity to come back and host the tour. I had a taster as tour host last year when I stood in for Mel Giedroyc, which was so much fun. I’m really looking forward to being back in front of the lovely Strictly audiences to celebrate 10 years on the road!”

The judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance on tour.

But not only are the celebrities and their dance partners competing for the judges’ scores, they will also be battling to win votes from the arena audiences, who can text vote via their mobile phones and ultimately have the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show.

To book tickets please contact the venue or call 0844 875 8758 For online bookings visit www.ticketzone. co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk .

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X Factor Live tour 2017 X Factor tour is coming to Liverpool’s Echo Arena this February 26th. You’ve watched them on TV every week, you have loved them, cried with them, sometimes even laughed at them, but every one of them has been a huge part of your weekends and office chats in 2016. Now you can see them again, live and performing their biggest

26 February 2017 hits in one of the most successful annual arena tours in the UK for the past twelve years. We’ve spoken to Matt Terry, Honey G, Sam Lavery, Ryan Lawrie and 5 After Midnight to find out about their part of the tour and what they have been up to since leaving our screens.

Matt terry How did you find your experience appearing on The X Factor?

My experience on this show, has been the best of my entire life. It’s something I have always wanted to do ever since I can remember but I never felt ready for it until now. I’m so glad I was brave enough to go ahead and audition.. my entire world has changed!!

Do you miss your mentor Nicole, have you been in touch with her?

I really miss Nicole, she’s my big sis! We speak often and I can’t wait to be reunited with her!!

What have you been up to since the show finished?

I have been spending time with my friends and family and … I can’t believe I’m saying this..

WRITING MY ALBUM! What are you looking forward to most about The X Factor Live Tour?

Definitely being reunited with my X Factor family, we all grew very close over our journey together, I know we are in for a whole lot of fun!!!

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Honey G How did you find your experience appearing on The X Factor?

Completely life changing and amazing. I loved every minute of it and now feel like I was born to perform as a Rapper.

What was the best piece of advice given to you w h i l s t doing the show/What have you learnt? “nothing is impossible”. I proved this by coming back as a wild card in the competition and then going through to the live shows and coming 5th in the competition.

Do you miss your mentor Sharon?

S h a r o n Osbourne and I are very good friends, yes I do miss her a lot. We text each other frequently and I just think she’s an incredible woman. If it wasn’t for her

Sam Lavery How did you find your experience appearing on The X Factor?

Appearing on The X Factor has always been a massive dream of mine and the fact I got to experience the incredible journey was amazing.

The X Factor is such a life changing experience, whilst getting to meet and work with the most incredible team who help you grow as an individual artist.

What are you looking forward to most about The X Factor Live Tour?

For me I’m so looking forward to reuniting with the other contestants and travelling together performing in arenas all over the country.

I haven’t visited some of the places the tour goes to so it’ll be incredible that the first time I’m going is to perform at their home town arena. I am so excited for the Newcastle Date on the tour as it’s my home town arena and I know all my family and friends will be in the crowd, plus i 14 can show the other contestants around Newcastle

I would not be where I am now.

What have you been up to since the show finished?

I’ve been very busy touring the UK and Ireland doing loads of gigs which are going really well, they love me everywhere I go I’ve had a very encouraging reception. I’ve also released my own single, The Honey G show which I’ve also been promoting.

I’ve also been to a couple of premieres.

What are you looking forward to most about The X Factor Live Tour?

I really can’t wait to get up on those stages and perform in front of thousands of people. I’m in my element when I’m up there.

What can fans expect to see from you on the tour?

A mega production and Honey G growing as a real Global Rap Star performing some big numbers.

What will you be doing once the tour has finished?

I’ll be continuing to perform and tour the UK and Ireland. I’m hoping to do some high profile performances at festivals in the summer. I’m hoping to take Honey G global ASAP. Then hopefully release an album and hopefully sell millions of records!!! before the show!

What are you looking forward to most about The X Factor Live Tour?

For me I’m so looking forward to reuniting with the other contestants and travelling together performing in arenas all over the country.

I haven’t visited some of the places the tour goes to so it’ll be incredible that the first time I’m going is to perform at their home town arena. I am so excited for the Newcastle Date on the tour as it’s my home town arena and I know all my family and friends will be in the crowd, plus i can show the other contestants around Newcastle before the show!

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ALEXMusical CORINA Chairs Exhibition Lifestyle, quirky lighting, furniture design and art is the focus of Alex Corina’s exhibition in Lark Lane Artworks this month. The work appeals to folks who want something really different, a piece that both raises an eye brow and can be a talking point.

This exhibition is a change for Alex as he has drifted into art meets quirky furniture design, meets quirky lighting. The exhibition has been a great talking point and sometimes controversial – with musicians occasionally taking exception to the ‘crushed brass section’.

The exhibition includes Recycled/Upcycled/ Downcycled Saxophones, Trombones, Euphoniums, French Horns to create luminous wall pieces. There is also a deconstructed and reconstructed furniture with violins creating a ‘3 legged quartet,’ a ‘Duet’ and Musical Chairs.

There is a set of four violin wall pieces too, all influenced by Vivaldi’s four seasons played by Kennedy (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,) music which Alex Corina constantly goes back to.

Recycling is a recurrent theme. It derives from reclaiming and upcycling furniture/materials that in the past has included drinks cans, old galvanised dustbins, scrap metal, tables, chairs and salvaging musical instruments from school music services.

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BRING YOUR LITTLE MONSTERS FOR A MORNING OF MAGIC AND MAYHEM WITH MONSTERSAURUS!

One day Monty found a book ‘Inventions Very Rare’. Create yourself a monster friend but only if you dare!

Bring your little monsters to the Epstein Theatre for an afternoon of magic and mayhem on Tuesday, 21st February when Big Wooden Horse present... Monstersaurus!

This brand-new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is monstrously good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters, but now he has made them all, how is he going to get rid of them?!

This energetic show full of thrills and spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole family – with original music and plenty of audience participation!

Theatre manager, Rebekah Pichilingi, said: “Our little Epsteinees will love this show which is colourful, fun and full of crazy creatures – it’s the perfect way to entertain your little monsters!”

The show runs for 50 minutes and is suitable for children aged three and over. So book your tickets now for this monstrously amazing family show!

SHOW LISTING: Monstersaurus!

Date: Tuesday, February 21st 2017 Time: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £13.50, family ticket £43.

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There are also interactive displays and larger-than-life models, including a two-metre animatronic fly and Avril the giant spider, who welcomes visitors from her web on the ceiling!

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The Epstein Theatre offers a fantastic range of shows for spring 2017 which provide fun for all the family.

Theatre manager, Rebekah Pichilingi, said: “I am so excited to reveal our shiny-new programme for 2017. And we have a superb range of family shows to keep our little Epsteinies entertained!”

First up is SuperBooty - a brand new musical comedy brought to you by The Epstein Theatre’s very own panto dame, Michael Chapman – taking place from Friday, 17th – Sunday, 19th February.

Packed with non-stop knockabout naughtiness and nine nutty ninjas, SuperBooty is a fun-filled show for all the family which tells the story of a brand-new superhero we can all relate to - an ordinary girl with an extraordinary gift.

Michael, who also writes and directs the panto every year, explained: “It’s about a clumsy, chunky, naughty superhero who has a tendency to mess everything up but somehow she manages to inspire the belief in people that anything possible. Oh, and she can fly!”

Adapted and directed by David Wood OBE, Judith Kerr’s ever popular tale, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, comes to life on the Epstein stage and is the ideal introduction to theatre for children aged three plus.

When Sophie and her Mummy welcome the hungry Tiger to tea, he proceeds to eat all the sandwiches, buns, biscuits and more. He even manages to drink all the water in the tap! What will Sophie’s Daddy say when he gets home?

Join the Tiger, Sophie and her Mummy and Daddy, in this musical slice of teatime mayhem with plenty of sing-a-long songs, oodles of magic and interactive fun!

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Starring Britain’s Got Talent 2016 finalist Boogie Storm’s Lewis Pryor, Liverpool singing sensation Hayley Hampson, BBC’s ‘Young Dancer of the Year’ finalist, Harry Popper, and the award-winning Anamal Dance Company, this is a show that promises to kick some serious booty!

The audience can look forward to watching crazy characters literally flying across the stage, lots of daft jokes and world class dancing provided

by Harry Popper and Anamal Dance Company!

There is also some very funky music courtesy of Michael and Danny Smith, the musical director.

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From Thursday, 30th March to Satuday, 1st April, The Tiger Who Came to Tea roars back into The Epstein Theatre, Liverpool for a three-day run.

So, head down to this historical theatre on Hanover Street and treat your family to a fun afternoon at the theatre they will never forget!

To book or find out more about what’s on at The Epstein call 0844 888 4411 or visit www. epsteinliverpool.co.uk

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I was overwhelmed that Robert Willis (one of Cilla’s sons) took my advice, and met with Emma Rodgers who created this amazing bronze statue of Cilla Black OBE I am one of her greatest fans – her work sells all over the world – she brought Andy 1) (Early days) I was overwhelmed and shocked to find that in the pattern of Cilla’s dress Emma was putting squares of photos and words. One of these was of me when I played Ugly Sister 2008 with our star Cilla Black 2) (Me with Emma Rodgers) Putting silver on a square – it’s the 25th Jan and that’s Cilla’s Wedding Anniversary – which incidentally is my birthday

3)The photo on the dress 4) This is THE photo

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LIVERPOOL'S BIGGEST STAR. PETE PRICE....

Inducted Into 'The Radio Academy Hall of Fame' 2014 Edwards in to collaborate over the bronze and he is responsible for that breathtaking piece of the 4 Beatles at the Pier Head.

It was the strangest feeling to have watched this grow as Miss Black was a dear friend.

Heres some photographs to give you a flavour of the journey 5) (Me at the Foundry) …just before Cilla was moved to her permanent place in Mathew Street 6) (With Robert) The unveiling was a world event and it took my breath away – it coincided with the 60th birthday of the Cavern.

I was thrilled to be hosting the segment on ITVs This Morning.

And a big thank you to Victoria Grimes for the beautiful piece she did on Granada. These all can be seen on my Twitter account @PeteCityPrice 7) (Photobombed) I cant stop laughing at this.

The BBC put this picture out all over the world … couldn’t they find one without me photobombing?

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Yoga Curious

Yoga, yoga everywhere. There is a barely an independent coffee shop in Liverpool where someone isn’t talking about what type of yoga they are trying next, from Hot yoga, Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga to Bikram, Ashtanga, Kundalini to Yin Yoga – so for those of us who are new to this movement it’s enough to send us yonkas! Oh and do you need to wear sandals with a home knitted cardigan and be a vegan?

After doing a little research on this ever-growing popular pastime in Liverpool, I found out that the term “yoga” means to yoke, to join, or to unify, as in creating a union between body and mind. And it is for everyone, all ages and abilities. There is even yoga for pregnant women and babies too.

You don’t have to be already fit and you don’t have to do the lotus position on the first week!

Also, you don’t have to be put off if you try a class and you don’t enjoy it, there are so many different types of yoga that you are bound to find one or two styles that you like. It is a common misconception that yoga is simply stretching and that flexibility is a requirement, which is not true. If you can breathe you can do yoga. As for it being for everyone and not just trendy vegans that is true too, as long as you have some comfy clothes that you can wear - then you’re in.

As for the benefits, this is where it really started to get interesting, and probably why so many people in Liverpool are taking part. Health-wise there doesn’t seem to be an area of the body that it doesn’t benefit, it even makes you sleep better and it meant to aid depression. Yoga can help you lose weight. Add to that better muscle strength and tone, better posture, better bone health and prevents bone and cartilage break down.

Footballers do it and dancers do it to prolong durability and improve recovery time too.

The only question left is which of the fabulous places in Liverpool should I sign up?

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LiverpooL pound Liverpool Local Pound, a New Way to Pay in Liverpool. The quality of independent shops, fashion and eateries have not only set Liverpool apart from other big cities in the UK over the past 10 years, but it has also brought a huge robustness to the local economy. The latest “local” incarnation is the “Liverpool Pound”, which may, if it works help strengthen the local independence of our city even further.

Brixton and Camden already have this scheme in place, and so far, it has worked very well. Now Liverpool is testing the water and adopting a digital local currency of its own. The way this works is that Liverpool Local Pound (LLP) will help consumers pay digitally for goods at local merchants and recirculate money back into Liverpool’s businesses to revitalize and maintain a more sustainable local economy.

Colu is the blockchain-powered start up behind the launch of the LLP, designed to create more robust local economies. They make it easy for local consumers and merchants to pay and accept app-based payments or transfer funds via a mobile device.

The company’s mission is to change the way people use and interact with money in a digital world, and in doing so also help bring local communities closer together.

It’s success all depends on trust, not only from the companies that sign up for this scheme but for the consumer too. If it is a success it may well add to the many ways that Liverpool’s local economy is the envy of the rest of the country. This plan might just be a master stroke, only time will tell.

GLOBAL SCOUSE DAY 2017 Get your grans Scouse recipe and your big pan at the ready for the 5th annual Global Scouse Day, February 28th.

Venues and restaurants across not only Liverpool, but the whole of the UK, are being urged to take part in the fifth annual Global Scouse Day this month, in celebration of Liverpool’s delicious world famous dish, and Liverpool culture.

Last year restaurants as far away as New York, Washington and San Diego in the US, plus lots of UK and of course Liverpool restaurants got involved.

GSD founder Laura Worthington said: “Global Scouse Day gets bigger and better every year, with over 150 restaurants signing up to put Scouse on their menus in 2016. We’re very proud of how the city and beyond have got behind the event and made it what it is, and we’re excited to see who embraces the spirit of the day this year.”

In 2016, some of the Liverpool city region’s most influential organisations put Scouse on their menu, and 2017 will see involvement from Virgin Trains, Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs, Liverpool Airport, Barclays and a number

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of restaurants across the city.

Venues are provided with a recipe if required, and downloadable promotional posters.

The majority of participating venues donate a percentage from each portion sold to a nominated charity partner via the GSD Just Giving page, who for 2017 is Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust.

For more information and how to get involved visit www.globalscouseday.com www.woodlandshospice.org

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Twitter @beverlymacca1 Facebook Beverly Macca Website - beverlymacca.co.uk Catch me on Wirral Radio 92.1FM DAB Free App or wirralradio. co.uk Weekdays between 7-10am or Saturday night’s 7pm – Midnight.

Well where is the year going already? We are into February and it’s been a busy few weeks. Some exciting news to share with you is that I have been nominated for a Liverpool Lifestyle Award. Yes me, the pound shop shelf stacker. The last award I won was salesperson of the year at Pound Paradise for the promotion of my Far La (Perfume). I’ve been nominated as Best Social Media Personality 2017.

Get me, you knew me when I had an outside karzee!

Please head to the website and give us a wee vote!

Here’s the website link, just click on vote once there liverpoollifestyleawards. co.uk January saw me head to London to sit in on Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit On The Side. That was a hoot, Rylan didn’t know where to stick his mic, I said MIC. Emma was much more glam. The camera crew are now in place to film the pilot of me chat show ‘A Night On The Aisles’. Just awaiting location confirmation and that’s it. I’m dying to tell you who me special guest is on the pilot but I’m sworn to secrecy! Right, let’s see what these crying mingers are moaning about this month in Ask Bev. Couple of cookery questions, yawn!

Take care, Love Bev XX

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Remember if you have a problem then please email it in to me and I’ll do all I can to help. Plus it gives me something to chat about at work too. I do have a confidential (ish) hotline if you prefer to talk to me. It’s manned for half an hour a year if I can remember.

I’m all about giving back to the people.

I’m like a modern day Mother Theresa, without the tea towel.

Take care!

Love Bev x

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DARREN VISION CheCk up from the neCk up!

You know the conversation, some individuals discuss glass half empty, glass half full. Or the other conversation, every cloud has a silver lining or every silver lining is attached to a cloud. People describe people as Positive or Negative.

Increasingly, I’m aware that there are 2 sides to every story and for all the positives there can be a flip side of negative and vice versa. What I now focus more on is, “Intelligent Thinking.” What will serve me best?

There are certain people, we all know them, when they walk into a room, the room lights up. You also know the people that walk into a room and a dark cloud of limitations come with them.

I do know you get more of what you look for and more of what you expect. You know the people that believe they have nothing but bad luck, you also know the people who believe we make our own luck. You know the people that tell you all the good reasons that something CAN’T be done, you know the people that are always busy making things happen. You know people who feel better about themselves by putting everyone else down and you know the people that make themselves feel better by building everyone else up.

Looking at the downside to something doesn’t always mean you’re being negative, it can mean you’re being realistic or cautionary. Looking at something with optimism isn’t delusion, it really could turn out well.

Neither are right or wrong if they serve you well

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and allow you to take ACTION in accordance with your perceived outcome. Without action, positive or negative will make little difference which is why being, Intelligent about your thinking will challenge you to take action.

We all know these people and we all have choices.

When you meet these people, you choose who you want to spend your time with and be around. I believe that if you choose the uplifting, inspirational forward thinking, solution overcoming people that help and support people to spend time around, then that can only help you become more positive and be Intelligent in your thinking. I believe birds of a feather flock together and you attract likeminded people. So, let me ask you the question again; attitudes are continuous, is yours worth catching?

To find out more and discuss strategies you may want to develop in these areas, @dasaladarren or email: darren@dasala.co.uk

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Sophie Bowman is ouR inTeRnaTional jouRnalisT and bloggeR discoveRing The besT ciTies and paRTies The woRld has To oFFeR you: cuRRenTly Residing in MiaMi.

AMERICA VS ENGLAND::

Round 3: The wedding dRaMa

I hear complaints constantly (myself included) about dating, and in my own words, dating after 30 often feels like scraping the bottom of the dating barrel, but the worst two culprits seem to be England and America; so who wins, if there are indeed any winners in the dating war?

When two of my closest London friends got married, the only label to give this day (other than beautiful) was carnage! The reception consisted of tequila, a mother of the bridal party passing in the fields and a bridesmaid who shall remain nameless (OK, it was me) being carried out at 10pm after allegedly feeding the teenagers enough alcohol to make them all sick.

And for the finale, the bride herself last seen having red wine poured down her throat (and her white dress) by the mother of the bride covered in mud. How very English… such fun!

The War of Love

Round 1: The FiRsT online daTe After taking Jojo to her favourite bar to complain about £7 cocktail prices and 2-4-1 pizza, Mr. Odd fired off his interrogation questions whilst simultaneously planning their future. Jojo pulled the classic family emergency exit, but he tried to insist on reading the message, before allowing her to leave after she agreed to give him a (fake) number only to return home to an email full of insults and demanding his money back. Yikes!

After months of falling head-over-heels, American Jonas paid for the love of his life’s flight to finally meet his model girlfriend (also 21 yrs.) As he excitedly waited in arrivals with flowers and almost ready to propose, an unattractive and overweight 55-year-old woman tried to run into his arms. Jonas was devastated, and did a runner while she collected her baggage. She continues to stalk him, even sending lawyer letters claiming he was the father of her 1-year old child, forcing him to relocate.

America 1 - England 0 Round 2: The pRoposal In our very own Liverpool, Anthony proposed to Alison through the closed bathroom door whilst on the toilet.

Alison had been telling car insurance would be so much cheaper if they just got married ‘’book the registry office then’ he said…

Meanwhile in L.A., Chris organised a car to collect his girlfriend for a surprise theatre visit, which was actually a unique production of their own love story. For the final act, Chris got on stage to get down on one knee, as friends and family cheered from their hiding places amongst the crowd.

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In Chicago, wedding planner Sandra describes her horror as during the groom’s speech, he toasted a number of the most prolific dead gang numbers ever seen on the FBI most wanted files whilst pouring shots on the floor to honour them. Shortly after, alll 3 bridesmaids’ acid began kicking in, and they tried to eat out of the caterer’s bin before all streaking naked through the reception and jumping into the pool with the wedding cake.

America 1 - England 0 America wins (as always…), but are there really any winners here? I do. However, slightly wish I had been at the Chicago wedding… besT giFT ideas FoR; The Commitment-Phobe; edible panties that look like a diaper because you’re just sh..!

The creative/Cheapo; Simply point outside and say ‘Look, I grew you a rose.’

The romantic; you really can’t go wrong with chocolates, champagne, Le Vian diamonds, roses or a romantic getaway.

Yes, it’s cliché; but just grin and bare it to make your life easier…

Follow me on Instagram @SophieCBowman

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Unity theatre goes oUt oF sPaCe in 2017!

Unity Theatre’s reputation for sparking debate and challenging the norm is high on the agenda of their new season – OUT OF SPACE where Unity will present exciting new theatre performances in places where it has never gone before!

Right now Unity Theatre is undergoing its #BuildUnityBetter capital redevelopment programme, after the exchange of contracts between Unity chiefs and contractors Vivark marked the first step in a £845,000 transformation of the theatre and former synagogue, designed by Liverpool architects K2, slated for completion in April 2017.

The handover coincides with the announcement of significant funding news for Unity Theatre, as a further £60,000 in contributions towards the #BuildUnityBetter project have now been confirmed.

Funders PH Holt Foundation and Garfield Western Foundation have committed £10,000 and £50,000 respectively to the major capital development work, with social enterprise First Ark Group also adding to the project funding. The funding follows an initial £435,000 investment from Arts Council England, £120,000 from Liverpool City Council, £30,000 from the Granada Foundation and £2000 from the Ravensdale Foundation as well as over £20,000 in individual donations from Unity Theatre supporters.

Funding-raising is ongoing will around £50,000 still to raise. To donate to the #BuildUnityBetter project please go to www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/ donate In the meantime the Out of Space season will draw on Unity Theatre’s aims to collaborate and encourage new and burgeoning talent, engage families and

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individuals from economically disadvantaged areas, tackle current issues and say the important things that would otherwise go unsaid.

Highlights include Narvik (27 Feb – 3 Mar), a show that cements Unity’s relationship with Bluecoat.

Written by Lizzie Nunnery, this critically acclaimed show crosses generations and cultures in a powerful story of love and war.

CATHY (11 Feb) by Cardboard Citizens, which will take place in Liverpool Cathedral’s Lady Chapel, has been programmed in response to the current homelessness crisis in Liverpool. The show aims to raise awareness and encourage audience members to make a donation to this cause instead of buying a ticket.

Actor and Unity Theatre Patron, David Morrissey said: “Cardboard Citizens do fantastic work for excluded people, and have done for the past 25 years. I’m really pleased that Unity Theatre are able to bring the astounding show CATHY to Liverpool, which has suffered a rise in homeless people over the last few years.

See the full list of OUT OF SPACE productions at unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk or call 0151 709 4988

OUT OF SPACE

UNITY THEATRE MOVES INTO NEW SPACES, SUPPORTING BRILLIANT WORK IN 2017!

MANDALA THEATRE

BARROWLAND BALL

Venue: Capstone Theatre Wed 25 Jan, 7:30pm £13.50 (£11.50 Conc) Groups 10 + £9.50

Venue: MAKE LIVERPOOL Sat 4 March, 7:30pm £16 (£14 concession)

CARDBOARD CITIZENS

MARY PEARSON

Venue: Liverpool Cathedral – Lady Chapel Sat 11 Feb, 7:30pm

Venue: MAKE LIVERPOOL Wed 8 March, 7:30pm £12 (£10 concession)

NIGHT LIGHT

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TRAVELLED COMPANIONS

STOPGAP DANCE COMPANY

Venue: The Atkinson, Southport Fri 17 Feb, 11:30am & 2:30pm £8 (£6 Children) Family Ticket £24

Venue: MAKE LIVERPOOL Mon 6 March, 7:30pm £16 (£14 concession)

5 MORE MINUTES

THE ENORMOUS ROOM

BOX OF TRICKS

HETAIN PATEL

Venue: Bluecoat Mon 27 Feb – Fri 3 Mar, 7:30pm £12 (£10 Concessions)

Venue: MAKE LIVERPOOL Thurs 9 March, 7:30pm £12 (£10 concession)

NARVIK

AMERICAN MAN

GARY CLARKE COMPANY

PROJECT O

Venue: MAKE LIVERPOOL Wed 1 & Thur 2 March, 7:30pm £16 (£14 concession)

Venue: MAKE LIVERPOOL Sat 11 March, 5.30pm & 7:30pm £12 (£10 concession)

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LIVERPOOL ONE, 14 PARADISE STREET, LIVERPOOL L1 8JF | www.odeon.co.uk WIN A FAMILY TICKET* TO SEE DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST IN 3D! PLUS AN ODEON FAMILY MIX!** The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic featuring an extraordinary ensemble cast, including: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Hattie Morahan and Nathan Mack with Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.

Directed by Bill Condon and based on the 1991 film “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Evan Spiliotopoulos and Stephen Chbosky and Bill Condon. Alan Menken provides the score, which COMING SOON TO ODEON LIVERPOOL ONE DESPICABLE ME 3 The team who brought you Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, returns to continue the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions. Despicable Me 3, directed

by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, co-directed by Eric Guillon, and written by Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio, will be released in theaters in summer 2017.

The animated film is produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and executive produced by Chris Renaud.

Joining Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig in Despicable Me 3 is Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Trey Parker, co-creator of Comedy Central’s global phenomenon South Park and the Broadway smash The Book of Mormon. Parker voices the role of villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the ‘80s, and proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date.

DESPICABLE ME 3 is released 30/06/17 at ODEON Liverpool ONE in 2D and 3D!

includes new recordings of the original songs written

by Menken and Howard Ashman as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice. The film is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is released 17/03/17 at ODEON Liverpool ONE in 2D and 3D! *T&C’s - A family ticket is for a max of 4 people. ** ODEON family mix contains 2x Kids Mix, 2x Medium Drinks and 1x medium Popcorn

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L i f e s t y L e‘ s M u s i c c o L u M n i s t

TINE N E L A V Y K N U F MY By: Martin Quirk ‘If music be the food of love ..’ as The Bard suggested, then you would expect there to be a much bigger fuss made about who was number one on St Valentine’s Day rather than at Christmas. Record labels would definitely structure their marketing budgets differently and Bradley Walsh’s face wouldn’t be staring back at you from the shelves of every charity shop in the UK in about six months’ time. We all have our favourite love songs and I thought that I’d share a few of mine with you.

Frank Sinatra ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ - Many people, understandably, prefer Tony Bennett’s stunning rendition of this heart-felt love letter of tender appreciation from a man to the woman that he loves.

I love it too but Frank’s versions, while perhaps less intimate, is more uplifting.

Barry White – ‘Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love’ - The iconic baritone declaration that ‘too much of anything is not good for you, baby’ is one of the greatest intros in all of Disco. The soaring strings of the Love Unlimited Orchestra, a gentle but killer groove and mister

Barry White; The Force is always strong with this one.

Sister Sledge - ‘Thinking Of You’ – As if having the greatest bassline in the entire history of recorded sound wasn’t enough, this song is so good that Paul Weller covered it and he didn’t do a bad job.

Van Morrison – ‘Crazy Love’ – Any of Sir George Ivan Morrison’s legion of adoring fans would probably go for ‘Have I Told You Lately’ or ‘Sweet Thing’ or any of his other great love songs but one thing is certain; none of them would pick ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ … ever, no sir, which is exactly what yer man Van should have said when Buckingham Palace called.

The Elgins - ‘Heaven Must Have Sent You’ – This slightly lesser known Motown classic is as great as any other track that you care to mention on the iconic label. If lead singer, Saundra Edwards, had been as photogenic as Diana Ross then you wouldn’t have to Google her and she would be a household name too.

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An Evening With

peter hook &and The LighT

Performing the albums ‘Substance’ by Joy Division and New Order

O2 academy LiverpOOL Friday 3rd march £&22.50 adv + bOOking Fees An Evening With Peter Hook & The Light performing the albums ‘Substance’ by Joy Division and New Order – O2 Academy Liverpool Friday 3rd March £22.50 adv + booking fees

Following the debut Glasgow, Manchester and London dates in September 2016, Peter Hook & The Light will perform Joy Division and New Order’s legendary Factory Records compilation albums ‘Substance’ live with dates across England and Wales, including a show at O2 Academy Liverpool on Friday 3rd March.

These debut performances saw fans old and new revel in hearing these seminal records live, and the Manchester Evening News awarded the show at O2 Apollo Manchester five stars. Peter Hook & The Light have toured Joy Division and New Order’s albums extensively since debuting ‘Unknown Pleasures’ back in 2010 with dates all across the world.

Released in August 1987, New Order’s ‘Substance’ became the bestselling New Order album ever upon its release; the double LP going on to sell 2 million copies in America alone.

Widely considered New Order’s strongest album, “their most popular, well known, highly rated and arguably the most influential” (Sputnik Music), Factory Records’ 200th release featured the bands seminal 12” mixes of their singles as well as versions of “Confusion” and “Temptation” re-recorded for the LP. Running from ‘Ceremony’ in 1981 up to ‘True Faith’ in 1987 (again recorded especially for the album), the set takes in the high points of New Order’s catalogue, including “Temptation”, “Thieves Like Us”, “The Perfect Kiss” and “Bizarre Love Triangle”.

Released the following year in July 1988, Joy Division’s ‘Substance’ features all the singles which did not appear on the albums such as “Transmission”, “Komakino”, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and “Atmosphere”, as well as their B-sides, tracks from their EP “An Ideal For Living” and the Factory Records sampler.

Factory Records’ 250th release, it begins with “Warsaw” and takes in the development of the band through “Digital” and “Dead Souls” to the band’s final tracks. The collection demonstrates the same energy as a full length LP with several key B-sides added.

Tickets available from: o2academyliverpool.co.uk

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Sat 11th Mar • £21 adv

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The Wailers

Marianas Trench

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The Clone Roses

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The Amy Winehouse Experience

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Cash (A Tribute To The Man In Black) Mon 6th Feb • £20 adv

Union J Tues 7th Feb • £20 adv

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Marshmello Fri 10th Feb • £15 adv

The Interrupters Sat 11th Feb • £9 adv

The Sherlocks Sun 12th Feb • £11 adv

Sundara Karma Fri 17th Feb • £14 adv

Little Comets Sat 18th Feb • £16.50 adv

MiC Lowry

TNT Extreme Wrestling Sun 26th Feb • £10 adv

Tragedy: All Metal Tribute To The Bee Gees & Beyond Tues 28th Feb • £12.50 adv

Lady Leshurr Fri 3rd Mar • £22.50 adv

Peter Hook & The Light Sun 5th Mar • £16 adv

The Bill Laurance Group Fri 10th Mar • £17 adv

ICW: Fight Club On Tour

Sat 25th Mar • £13 adv

The Smyths Fri 31st Mar • £25 adv

The Stranglers Sat 1st Apr • £16 adv

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Keywest

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Foy Vance arts club liverpool

Monday 15th May £15 adv + booking fees

Following his November / December UK tour, with every single show a sell-out, Foy Vance has announced further dates for May and brings The Wild Swan World Tour to Arts Club on Monday 15th.

The critically acclaimed singer songwriter hails from Bangor, Northern Ireland, but his musical history is deeply rooted in the Southern US, as he travelled through America for much of his youth before eventually settling in Northern Ireland.

His latest single “Noam Chomsky Is A Soft Revolution”, is a fired-up rock’n’blues celebration of musical, philosophical, literary and polemical insurrectionists and the follow-up to his BBC Radio 2 Playlisted singles “Coco” and “Upbeat Feelgood”. All three singles are taken from Vance’s acclaimed new album ‘The Wild Swan’, out now on Ed Sheeran’s label Gingerbread Man Records, which was nominated for the Northern Ireland Music Prize 2016. This is the second time Vance has been nominated and he previously won with his last album ‘Joy Of Nothing’ in 2013.

Busted + natiVes

Friday 17th February – liverpool guild of students –29.50 adv + booking Fees Pop trio Busted are coming to Liverpool as part of a UK headline tour following the release of their eagerly anticipated third album ‘Night Driver’ and first single in over a decade, the disco-tinged, ‘On What You’re On’.

Though stylistically unrecognisable and far darker around the edges, ‘Night Driver’ is still the vivid hook riot you would expect from Busted, as vivacious in their early thirties as they were in their teens, and the band are itching to present it to the world.

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Foy Vance also supported Elton John – the Executive Producer of ‘The Wild Swan’ - on his ‘Wild Crazy Tour’ throughout the UK and Ireland last year.

Tickets on sale now from artsclubliverpool.com

“The last thing we wanted to do was try to recreate what we used to have,” says James. “It belongs to that time. All real artists evolve, all real artists try things, it’s unnatural not to.”

Now, with a decade of experiences and newly discovered influences behind them, the two-time BRIT Award winning trio reunited in the studio almost by accident and discovered they each had a fresh perspective both personally and musically. “As soon as we started making music it became very apparent that we all wanted to make exactly the same thing,” Matt says. “That’s what made it so easy. Once James got on the Juno-60 we were like, ‘this is the sound of our record, this is exactly the kind of record I wanna make’.”

James, Matt and Charlie first broke onto the music scene in 2002 with their tongue-in-cheek ode to Matt’s school teacher Miss MacKenzie, ‘What I Go To School For.’ Within just two years the three-piece had become the biggest band in the country, with four number one singles, two triple platinum albums, a total of five million records sold, and over 750,000 ticket sales including and a record-breaking run of thirteen Wembley Arena shows.

Busted play with support from Natives on Friday 17th February at Liverpool Guild Of Students and tickets are available from ticketweb.co.uk

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Business news

LittLe Kings & Queens OK FOundatiOn Charity Funday Little Kings & Queens in Litherland will be helping the OK (Oliver King) Foundation at the end of February, where they will be opening their doors to the public for a free fun family open day. The day is free to attend but donations to the foundation will be accepted on entry and there will be lots to do for everyone, from face painting to meeting Disney & Marvel Comics characters & superheroes like Spiderman.

The Oliver King Foundation is determined to save OLd Fire & POLiCe statiOn & OLd swan COnversiOn Sat 11 & 12th March 2017 Open weekend.

Be the first to see this exclusive conversion of the old Fire & Police Station that dates back to 1842. Now expertly restored with original features and converted into a gated community with a fantastic mix of apartments, bungalows and town houses. With prices starting from as little as £105,950 call down and see one of the team from Harrison & Co. We look forward to seeing you down there. For Enquiries please contact Harrison & Co on 0151-733-3693 or email enquiries@harrisonco.co.uk /www.harrisonco.co.uk

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as many young lives as possible, by ensuring that no other family has to suffer asimilar loss to that of Oliver King who suffered a cardiac arrest whilst winning a swimming race. It is estimated that 270 children die every year fromthe hidden condition whilst at school.

Little Kings & Queens Manager Linda Royden, said:“This is a great opportunity to provide a day’s entertainment and at the same time raise funds and provide insight into the work that goes on atthe fantastic OK Foundation. As someone who works with children on a daily basis it is essential that we raise awareness of first aid and I know the OK Foundation have placed over 800 defibrillators in schools and organisationsacross the UK. We hope the day raises funds to pay for more.”

Full attractions will include:- • Dance Classes• Arts & Crafts • Bouncy Castle • Appearance from Marvel Superhero characters as well as Disney Characters • Face painting plus much more.

The event takes place at Little Kings & Queens, 74 Litherland Road Bootle, L20 3HZ, on Sunday 19th February from 10am– 4pm, with all money raised going to the OK Foundation. For anyone wanting to get involved please call - 0151 281 9220.

BOstOn POOL LOFt An American themed pool loft has just opened its doors inLiverpool for the first time. Based above McCooleys in Concert Square and keeping with the theme of the popular Irish bar of exposed brick walls, industrial feel and wooden floors this is the latest offering from the ever expanding JSM Group on Concert Square and the surrounding areas.

For moredetails see - bostonpoolloft.co.uk

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Congratulations

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MEXICAN GET-AWAY FOR ARRIVA WINNER

to Mark Osborne of Wrexham who is now busy planning a holiday to Mexico after winning the Arriva Advent-ure competition. Announced on Christmas Day the £2,500 holiday prize, was just one of many prizes won by Arriva passengers everyday throughout December.

inform people of the benefits of travelling by bus.

With an extensive network in the North West and Wales, Arriva can get you closer to where you need to be whilst avoiding high parking prices.

Plus, taking the bus provides you with extra ‘me-time’ to catch up on your emails or your favourite book in the knowledge that someone else is doing the driving.

The festive competition which launched on 1st December and ran until Christmas Eve encouraged Arriva customers to enter their bus ticket number online to reveal a prize behind the Arriva advent calendar windows. Tablets, Fitbits, cameras, and TV’s were all up for grabs, and even those who weren’t lucky enough to win were gifted with discounts on their next journey with Arriva.

Julie Linforth, Regional Marketing Director says, ‘December is one of our busiest times for us and we wanted to reward our customers, after all who doesn’t want an extra present over Christmas!

It was great to team up with On the Beach and with our eye-catching creative and an interactive website the competition gave a little extra festive cheer - overall a great success!’

All daily entrants were then placed into a prize draw for the chance to win the top holiday prize, with the winner announced on Christmas Day. The £2,500 holiday voucher courtesy of On the Beach is redeemable for any destination from On the Beach’s extensive portfolio of locations.

The campaign is part of an ongoing promotion to

Winner Mark says, ‘I entered the Arriva Advent competition after riding the No1 bus from the Red Lion Marford to Wrexham for a Christmas party. I could not believe my luck when I found out I won a holiday on Christmas Day! I am planning to go to Mexico later in the year with my wife Tracey’.

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