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am Sandison is a mighty girl. The glamorous single mum from Liverpool has built up her beauty empire from scratch through sheer determination and hard work.

Finding inspiration from both her ex partner's mother and her auntie who were both career women, Pam, 31, always wanted to work.

She went into the beauty industry at 18 years old were she trained in all aspects of the beauty field. She describes herself as an old school beautician specialising in acrylic nails and non surgical facials.

Nine years ago she launched a tanning salon offering all aspects of beauty treatments and tanning. Seeing her business soar she opened Glamorous Beauty Spa a few doors down from the tanning shop three years ago years ago. The salon specialises in all aspects of beauty inc semi lashes, nails, tan, facials etc. The tanning salon has since been rebranded to Glamorous Tanning this year and undergone major refurbishment offering safer tubing to the public for a safer tanning experience .

Lifestyle INSPIRATION Pam won the Best Beauty Salon at the Liverpool Lifestyle Awards earlier this year which was voted for by the public and since then her business has steadily increased in popularity.

She said, "I am overwhelmed by the support I have from my clients. They are so close to me. It is nice to finally be recognised in the beauty industry for the hard work that I have put in over the years."

She added, "Since doing my school work experience at Andrew Collinge, I've always known I wanted my own business and had to work hard to achieve this as I was never the type of person to accept any handouts with money or any help. I had to sacrifice things in life as my career had to come first.

Unfortunately this was the cause of a break up with my daughters dad who I remain on good terms with. I have a lot of respect for my friends and close family who have stood by me and encouraged me to follow my dreams , always praising me as a career women and mother.

It is very rewarding to be in a position to be independent to not rely on anyone and to be a role model for my daughter. She sees that it's not been an easy ride but we love our lives and appreciate every day even though its very nerve wracking owning a business. Sometimes I forget they are mine as I work there full time and have the best staff and clients that a any business could need !!"

Glamorous Beauty Spa is the associate sponsor of the UK Fashion & Beauty Awards in July at the Crowne Plaza and Pam is looking forward to presenting an award on the night "Well I am a bit nervous but it's nice to have the opportunity to get my name out there and let everyone know what my salon is about."

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hat a fantastic month June is going to be for Liverpool. We have the International Business Fair starting, with 1.7bn potential business up for grabs, the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament at Hope University and The Open Golf Championship being held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Course. Because of these events, we will have visitors from the four corners of the globe descend upon us over the next few months. I can’t wait, because I know Liverpool will make these events a huge success, and show whole world what we already know – how impressive our city truly is.

I am very excited about this great issue, we have a huge section dedicated to everything you need to know about the Men’s, Women’s and Junior Golf. Plus competitions to win tickets to see both the Men’s and the Women’s golf in June. We have interviews with the effortlessly cool Chrissie Hynde, Charley Hull – the teenage golfing genius, the ever popular Ken Hom and the delectable extremely talented actor Alexander Devirent. Plus our usual pages on shopping, food, going out, and travel.

Our “We Love” page this month is dedicated to present ideas for Father’s Day, which this year is Sunday 15th June. I have already spied a few things from this page that I will 4

be treating my husband to, as presents from our twin boys, as he in my opinion is quite possibly the best dad in the world.

May I also express a warm welcome to our new music columnist Martin Quirk, who will be keeping us abreast of all the latest happenings in clubland.

I hope you all have a great month, I’ll leave it there, other than to say COME ON ENGLAND!

Joy x

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Classical concert to celebrate 10th anniversary of Poland joining European Union and 5th Birthday of Merseyside Polonia.

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0 celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Poland joining the European Union, the Polish Consulate in Manchester and Merseyside Polonia organised a classical concert at Liverpool St George's Hall.

The Polish Consul in Manchester, Łukasz Lutostański emphasised said 'Liverpool has been an open and friendly city for Polish citizens for many, many years. We appreciate your hospitality and the opportunity to contribute to the local welfare, diversity and development'.

The event brought to Liverpool a feast of classical music performed by the Around Panufnik project. The Around Panufnik project was born out of the idea to celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the most prominent Polish composers of the 20th century – Sir Andrzej Panufnik. Three outstanding young musicians from Poland – Anna Maria Staśkiewicz (violin), Bartosz Koziak (cello) and Jakub Tchorzewski (piano) prepared a special programme comprising of Sir Panufnik's pieces and the music of his fellow-composers, Witold Lutosławski and Karol Szymanowski included.

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Lifestyle NEWS

return of a sunday market?

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ince the very sad loss of the Heritage Market in 2011 there has been no city centre based Sunday markets available to the public. Liverpool property firm Nextdom has unveiled plans to change that. The plans have been submitted to Liverpool City Council this month for the facility, which will offer space for more than 270 stalls. The whole site, which is bordered by Pall Mall and Merseyrail’s Northern Line, is currently used as a 603-space car park by city centre office workers on weekdays.

Nextdom intend on (if planning is approved) setting up a brand new market full of fresh, local produce and the most amazing street foods, local businesses and the best Liverpool has to offer. Sundays will certainly be the highlight of the week.

More about the event on the website: www.merseysidepolonia.com or via email: info@merseysidepolonia.com

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Lifestyle BUSINESS

The International Festival for Business 2014 LIVERPOOL JUNE-JULY 2014

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he International Festival for Business 2014 is being hosted by Liverpool. This ambitious 50 day long festival will be a global showcase for great British industry across multiple sectors, and will champion UK businesses to new markets, new products and new partners from all corners of the globe. The most important economies to the UK are all well represented along with multiple opportunities from emerging markets like China, India, Russia, Turkey and Indonesia. With over 1000 live business leads from more than 70 countries the International Festival for Business has an estimated value of over £1.7bn.

Key themes of the festival include: manufacturing, science & technology; maritime, logistics & energy; knowledge, professional & financial services; higher & further education & research; low carbon & renewables; cities, enterprise & urban business; knowledge, creative & digital.

IFB is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors, from SMEs, corporates and entrepreneurs, to business delegations from across the world.

For more information on how to get your business involved, visit the website: www. ifb2014.com Or follow on Twitter @ifb2014

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Lifestyle WHAT'S ON

international mersey river festival 13th - 15th June

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he International Mersey River Festival is a celebration of all things maritime. In my opinion there is no better city in which to hold such a visually spectacular festival, than one of the most famous and historically important ports in the world, Liverpool.

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From Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June there will be a three day celebration of all things maritime and music. The River Mersey will come alive with vessels of all shapes and sizes including tall ships, traditional and modern boats. And for the first time activities will take place across a larger part of the waterfront – stretching from the area outside the Liverpool Echo Arena right up to the end of Princes Parade.

In a coup for the city, Liverpool will play host to the popular Dutch Barge Rally which will see around 12 to 15 barges in convoy on the Leeds Liverpool canal – the largest number of these vessels to be in procession on that stretch of water for decades.

The event will see a number of Tall Ships sail into the city, including Stavros Niarchos, Prolific, Mercedes and Golden Vanity. They will be joined by a brand new Royal Navy Ship – Type 45 Destroyer, Merchant Navy Ship Galatea, narrow boats and nobby boats (an inshore sailing vessel such as a Morecambe Bay prawners), many of which will be open to the public across the weekend.

Music on the Waterfront returns with a bang on Friday night (13th June) with a very special free concert which will launch the weekend’s activities.

This year also marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines, so there will be a series of Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Sea Cadet displays during Saturday and Sunday.

For the latest information visit www.liverpoolonthewaterfront.co.uk

Lifestyle WHAT'S ON

Africa Oye

- the UK’s biggest free celebration of African music and culture -21st – 22nd June

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frica Oyé, is the UK's largest free celebration of African music and culture, and it takes place in our fantastic city, in the picturesque setting of Sefton Park. It all began in 1992 as a series of small gigs in the city centre. The event has grown year on year and from strength to strength.

This year organisers have announced that Finley Quaye, the Brit and MOBO award winner is headlining the festival this year.

This is a huge event with over 30,000 thousand people joining the revelry last year, and organisers already predicting this year’s festival will be much much bigger! So

get your dancing wellies on – this is going to be the best start to this summer’s music festival season.

NATIONAL EXHIBITION WILDLIFE ART 2014 - at the Gordale Garden

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There will be a new look to the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art (NEWA) when it opens to the public on Friday 18th July at Gordale Garden Centre, on the Wirral.

For this year NEWA will be hosting the British Wildlife in Art Award, and 50 finalists will be on show alongside the main exhibition.

In all, there will be well over 400 paintings and sculptures on display this summer.

The exhibition continues until at Gordale until Sunday August 3rd - Admission is Free.

NEWA's online gallery extends the life of the exhibition with art lovers able to view and buy online at www.newa-uk.com almost all year round.

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Lifestyle WELCOMES NEW BUSINESS IN LIVERPOOL PALL MALL MEDICAL LAUNCHES IN LIVERPOOLâ&#x20AC;Ś

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all Mall Medical officially launched on Tuesday 20th May 2014, with an event that saw many Liverpool business people and influential figures witness the unveiling of the ÂŁ3m state-of-the-art medical facility in the heart of St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square.

Tracy and Charlotte Dawson (wife and daughter of the late Les Dawson) joined model Layla Flaherty at the event, which gave guests a taste of the expansive health services offered, as well as the cosmetic and aesthetic portfolio.

Speaking at the launch, CEO Stephanie Byrom exclaimed 'We are truly delighted with the support we have received here at our Liverpool launch. We are so excited to be here in Liverpool, and to offer this great city the selection of rapid access health services Manchester and Newton are already utilising.

We are looking forward to a bright future here'.

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Pall Mall Medical has gained widespread praise for its rapid access health services that perhaps most notably, have no waiting times, and are always with the highest qualified, hand-picked GP s, Consultants and specialists.

Leading diagnostic equipment also enables rapid results from a wide selection of tests and scans including MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. Pall Mall Medical also offer cosmetics and aesthetics, only using highly qualified Doctors and Surgeons.

Charlotte Dawson who did the honours of cutting the green ribbon said 'This is a truly fantastic place, and I am so proud to have had the honour of cutting the ribbon. I shall be having my own pre-Kilimanjaro health vaccinations here myself!'. Charlotte takes on the challenges of Kilimanjaro next month.

Gusto Liverpool and Molton Brown Manchester also supported the event.

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Lifestyle STUDENTS

LAST MINUTE

revision tips...

by Joy Lewis

Last Minute Revision Tips:

The sun may be out and the music festival season just around the corner, but to the thousands of teenagers revising for GCSEs, AS and A-levels, the next few weeks are dedicated to hard cramming. As an exam veteran myself I feel their pain. I spent endless nights with my head in a text book desperately trying to memorise names, dates and quotes till the wee small hours of the morning, only to get up early and start the process again. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, in just a few more weeks the stress will be over and the summer party can really begin.

To help take some of the strain off your revision why don’t you try some of these last minute revision tips we have put together. Try applying the following 10 revision guidelines and we’re sure you’ll see a noticeable improvement in your understanding of subjects during these key revision periods.

Stay Organised To maximise productivity during each revision session, you want to be performing like a well-oiled machine. You want to spend a little time doing what we call ‘idle revision’.

Avoid time-wasting activities like clearing your desk, gathering books, checking Facebook and Twitter or organising your pencil case.

Instead, make sure you sort all of those things before you sit down to revise, work out a plan and stick to it. Keep it somewhat flexible so that it’s realistic, otherwise you’ll spend a lot of time readjusting your schedule!

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Let Others Know You’re Revising

There’s nothing worse than phone calls or knocks on your door when you’re trying to revise. It can seriously hamper your efforts; your concentration is constantly being broken by distractions.

Take Regular Breaks

It may seem counter-intuitive, but taking breaks will actually help you in your revision efforts. Even the brain needs a breather every once in a while and by taking 5 minutes out after each 30-minute revision session, you’ll avoid suffering from serious overload.

Don’t Panic!

The worst thing you can do is pile on extra stress. It’s good to have a small amount of nerves to push you to be at your best, but if you let it go overboard you may find yourself freezing up during exams.

Mock Examinations

Studying and working with past exam papers enables students to have a better understanding of what they’re likely to face in the exam room, and how they’re going to be marked at the end of it. And most importantly questions from past papers get regurgitated every year.

Revise Creatively

An effective revision session should involve more than just sitting in front of books for hours on end with little to no engagement.

Our minds learn in different ways, so try fitting in audio and video into your revision sessions, or even discuss what you’ve learnt with a parent or friend.

Try recording yourself going over your notes or try teaching someone else what you know. Teaching someone is a great way to reaffirm what you already know, and will subsequently boost your confidence and knowledge in the subject.

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Founder and CEO of Childsplay Clothing chats to Amanda Moss Tell us a little about Childsplay Clothing and how it came about.

Next year will actually be our 25th year in the shop. Childsplay opened its doors in 1990 and then a few years later we opened Ice Teen, the teenage shop over the road. In 2009 we launched the Childsplay website as the e-commerce side of the retail industry is a huge part that is ever-changing.

Style and fashion play a big part in your life. What influenced you to get into the industry?

My brother Jesse and I were born into the industry – our mother and father worked in the fashion business so we were always around clothes growing up. The difference being is that when we were younger we were always around adult fashion so when we entered the business we noticed a niche in the market for luxury childrenswear for which Jesse, our team and I have a great passion.

One of my biggest pet hates is children dressing older than their years! Do you have any advice for parents to help their kids remain kids for as long as possible?

We have so many parents tell us the same thing. Our best advice to these parents is to involve the children at an early age, don’t make them feel that you are telling the kids what to wear, ask the kids what they would 18

Lifestyle FASHION like. Make it a fun and enjoyable experience, not a chore. Of course it is fun to sometimes follow trends; a lot of our collections are mini versions of the mainline adult collections but with a kid’s twist. We would never stock something we deemed as inappropriate or unsuitable for children.

What childrenswear trends can we expect to see for AW14?

You can expect to see lots of colour in Moncler - coats with fur and bold prints. A lot of fun, bright floral prints as well as gold, yellow and electric blue from Versace. Over the past few seasons we have seen ‘street wear’ becoming a more popular look in childrenswear too.

The Maleficent range by Stella McCartney is something we also see being very popular for AW14.

Who are your favourite childrenswear designers- whether established or new to the fashion scene?

There are so many to choose from. You can’t go wrong with your high end luxury labels such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli and Burberry, but at the same time we are always on the lookout for new upcoming brands. This season we started to stock No Added Sugar and Pale Cloud which are proving quite popular. It is important to support and provide a platform for new designers to showcase their collection and designs at an early stage in their career.

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Lifestyle CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

the ultimate pretender “I suppose if I’m still swaering in interviews then I can’t have mellowed too much”.

Chrissie Hynde has been a Pretender for over 35 years, selling 25 million records and scoring eight top 10 hits, including two number ones. So why now, over 40 years since she moved to London from Ohio in a bid to follow her artistic dreams, has one of the most iconic female rock stars decided to release an album, entitled Stockholm, under her own name?

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very time I put a Pretenders album out people say ‘it’s just you, isn’t it? But no, it’s not, it’s always been a band. And the irony is this has been more of a collaboration than any Pretenders album ever was, because I co-wrote all the songs. Normally with The Pretenders I write the songs and take them to the band. And this was a collaboration.

But none of the guys I was working with in Sweden were prepared to leave Stockholm and the projects they were working on to come to London. So I was stuck with just me.”

The “guys in Sweden” include Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn and John (famous for their omnipresent Young Folks single), who began working with Hynde after a chance meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. Hynde’s publishers by that point had already played her some of Yttling’s music and put him forward as a potential collaborator, something she says “happens all the time these days, as it used to do it many years ago – there is lots of cowriting.”

Working in Stockholm did not just influence the album title, but the sound, which Hynde described as a cross between Abba and John Lennon. “Obviously, it has got a very Swedish feel, it was made with all Swedish guys so it has that flavour. It is a fertile place as far as music making goes.”

But Yttling is not the most famous name on Stockholm: legendary songwriter Neil Young appears on one track. Hynde, 62, described it excitedly as the highlight of her career. Is that really how she feels?

“There is no question about it. If you play guitar, then you adore him. I only got him to play because I wanted to impress Bjorn.

That’s the only way I got the guts to ask him in the first place. I knew him a bit, but not to the extent where I could ring him up and

ask him to play on my record. But the song already sounded like him, so it was perfect.

And it impressed Bjorn.”

Perhaps even more unlikely, the album also features some guitar work from Hynde’s longtime friend John McEnroe, who swapped the tennis court for the recording studio.

“Whenever I am in New York I will drag him up onstage and he is one of these guys that just loves rock music. And Bjorn is a tennis fan, and when I realised that I thought ‘okay, okay, let’s get John in the studio.’ Bjorn was thrilled to meet him, because people love John. Of all the famous people I have met, he is one of the most beloved. He’s a real man of the people. He’s the bad boy, and people relate to that.”

Does she think she has mellowed over the years? “I don’t know. I suppose if I’m still swearing in interviews then I can’t have mellowed too much”.

That much is evident: for Hynde, the music is paramount and everything else comes secondary – just the way it has always done.

“I’m not too bothered about whether a record does well or not because I’ve never really cared that much. I’m not supposed to say that, because I’m supposed to be more ambitious. But really? I don’t care too much.”

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Lifestyle HEALTH

Spire Liverpool Hospital plan to open One Penny Lane as a state of the art medical facility The iconic building at number One Penny Lane is being turned into a state-of-the art medical facility by Spire Liverpool Hospital.

The beautiful sandstone building is steeped in history and has links to the medical profession. Spire Liverpool Hospital has taken the step to restore the building to its former glory with work starting in March and due to complete in the summer. When complete Spire One Penny Lane will house, The Liverpool Eye Centre, A private GP, Aesthetic suite and a dentist and will be an exclusively private clinic.

The Liverpool Eye Centre is a collaboration of Ophthalmic Surgeons who have combined their expertise to provide a comprehensive quality ophthalmology service at the clinic.

There will also be an Aesthetic Suite where patients can choose from a range of nonsurgical cosmetic treatments to reduce wrinkles, plump up lips and improve the overall look of their skin. Our plastic and cosmetic surgeons will also be based at One

Penny Lane so patients will be able to have their consultations in the plush surroundings of the clinic. Every aspect and detail of the clinic has been thought of to give patients a truly bespoke, private experience. A private GP service lead by celebrity GP Dr Arun Ghosh will also be available.

Plans to link the sandstone building to the main hospital via a glass corridor are also in place so that patients visiting the clinic have direct access to the main hospital.

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More than 200,000 golf fans are expected to descend on Hoylake, to witness golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest players including Tiger Woods, Rory Mcllroy and Phil Mickelson battle it out for the championship cup.

For one week each year, the pursuit of the famous Claret Jug trophy is the focus of the sporting world, followed globally by millions of fans. Organised by The R&A, The Open delivers an annual economic benefit to its host region, while the Championshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial success supports the development of the game, worldwide.

Preparations are under way for hospitality on a truly mammoth level.

Organisers predict that more than 150,000 beers will be drank and a staggering 12,000 portions of fish and chips and 9,000 burgers sold.

The huge crowds expected at this year mean a massive operation for the behind-thescenes team who run the Open hospitality.

More than 13 separate food outlets, eight coffee shops, eight ice cream kiosks and a public bar are part of the hospitality offer this year. There is also a Gallery Restaurant, The 1860 Club and The Championâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, which offer the opportunity to enjoy hospitality throughout the day and to take in all the sporting action.

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Lifestyle SPORT Interview with Charely Hull by Joy Lewis

Charley Hull first picked up a golf club at the age of two, and since then all she’s wanted to do is play the game she loves.

Now a flourishing teenager, Charley is currently living out her dream of playing professional golf.

How do you feel about playing at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport?

Royal Birkdale is one the best courses in the UK so I am really excited to play it in championship conditions later this year.

I played the course a couple of times as an amateur so I am looking forward to see whether it has changed and I am excited for the challenge.

You have achieved so much success for one so young and early in your career, do you have to pinch yourself sometimes?

I have had some great experiences and love what I do but I don’t really think about what I have achieved. I just like to concentrate on my golf.

When did you start golfing, and what got you into the sport?

Dad introduced me to golf when I was two years old and he first took me to my local golf club in Kettering to play when I was four.

Ever since then I have been hooked on the sport, I just love to compete.

What will winning the Ricoh Women's British Open feel like?

Winning a Major Championship is a dream, but winning a major at home in the UK would be even better. At this moment in time though, I am just trying to concentrate on playing my own game and staying focused on putting in a good performance at Birkdale. If I am up there on the back-nine on Sunday challenging for the title though, I will be doing all that I can to bring the trophy home.

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The Open takes place from 17-20 July but will be preceded by practice days from 13-16 July. The Open gives spectators the chance to see the greatest golfers in the world coming to terms with the challenging links course at Hoylake. Under 16s can attend all days for free when accompanied by a paying adult ! -) +- /% ! ) (see TheOpen.com for details).

Lifestyle Monthly is offering four lucky readers and their friends the chance to get into the thick of the action by winning one of four pairs of tickets to The Open's practice days.

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WEST LANCASHIRE TO HOST THE JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16 JULY 2014

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he Open Championship's international flavour will extend to the junior ranks this summer as West Lancashire Golf Club hosts the Junior Open Championship from 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16 July.

Contested every two years since 1994, the Junior Open is traditionally held on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Open Championship week at a golf course near the Open venue.

This year, many of golf's brightest up-and-coming junior golfers from all over the world will descend on the Mersesyside links for three days of competition.

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golfer under the age of 16 to compete in the event.

The 2012 competition at Fairhaven Golf Club attracted participation from 68 countries. The winner was 16 year old, Asuka Kashiwabara of Japan, who provided a record breaking performance with a final tally of 206, 16-under-par.

Founded in 1873, West Lancashire is amongst the ten oldest golf clubs in England and boasts one of the most natural and testing links in the British Isles.

It has served as a Final Qualifying venue seven times and has also provided three Open champions, Harold Hilton (1892 at Muirfield and

West Lancashire Golf Club looks forward to welcoming visitors to this event and admission to the course and clubhouse is free. Whilst enjoying refreshments, visitors can take in the spectacular views of the Mersey Estuary and the Welsh Mountains from the balcony of their modern clubhouse.

The golf course is situated adjacent to Hall Road Station on the Northern Line. There is a large, private, secure car park and is approximately a 20 minute drive from Liverpool City Centre.

www.westlancashiregolf.co.uk Tel: 0151 924 1076 The West Lancashire Golf Club, Hall Road West, Blundellsands, L23 8SZ

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Lifestyle SPORT ENJOY THE FINEST SPORTING HOSPITALITY AT ROYAL LIVERPOOL AS THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO HOYLAKE

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ew sporting events can point to a heritage stretching back 154 years, so as The Open Championship returns to Hoylake this year why not make it extra-special by sampling the exclusive Hospitality Village at Royal Liverpool.

For those looking to enhance their Open Championship experience, private tables can be purchased for 4-12 guests at the Gallery a la carte restaurant, priced from £575 per person, or the 1860 Club, priced from £525 per person.

Situated near the 16th hole, The Open’s tented village will offer the finest locallysourced food and top class service through four distinct VIP areas – the Premier Suites, Gallery Restaurant, the 1860 Club and the Champions Club.

For guests looking for a more informal way to enjoy the Hospitality Village, the Champions Club offers a modern, relaxed setting while maintaining high standards of service from £225 per person.

For more details on hospitality packages visit www.theopen.com

More than 700 staff will be on hand to ensure that, whether you are a business hosting clients or family and friends enjoying a oncein-a-lifetime experience, you will enjoy first class treatment from start to finish.

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Each day begins with a welcoming arrival and freshly prepared breakfast as the action gets underway.

A gently undulating course with mature woodlands that provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all standards.

Previous host to the English Men’s Seniors and English Amateur Matchplay Championships.

Throughout the day guests in all parts of the Hospitality Village can head out onto the course to take in the play. Pre-lunch canapés and Champagne are served late-morning before a sumptuous lunch accompanied by cellar wines provides a perfect opportunity to discuss the day’s play so far.

Bromborough is “Wirral’s Parkland Jewel®” We are proud of our course and also our role in the development of Paul Waring, currently making his name on the PGA European Tour.

Visiting the area? You are promised warm welcome and a very enjoyable day’s golf.

Contact the Club professional on +44 (0)151 334 4499

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Guests can enjoy afternoon tea and drinks in the hospitality suite before watching the day’s play draw to a close.

Premier Suites are available with menus designed by the Open Championship’s Executive Chef and can be decorated with company branding. Quotes for this bespoke package are available on request.

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Sherlock Holmes Alexander Devrient to makes a big entrance in Emmerdale You may not know the name Alexander Devrient, but you will certainly recognise his face. He has been in more Hollywood blockbusters than there is room to mention, as well as being an accomplished theatre actor and sports journalist. This year he has decided to give the small screen ago by appearing in Emmerdale. He literally crashes onto the screen as a visiting French cyclist by the name of Laurent and causes all kinds of chaos.

What made you decide to try for a part on Emmerdale?

I have been thinking about doing some TV work for a while now. This was one of my goals for this year. Emmerdale is such a huge show and I love it, so I was more than pleased when the role came up. I play a pro cyclist who is training for the Tour De France on the Yorkshire Dales, I don’t speak any English and I will be causing quite a stir.

What was it like joining the cast?

It was great. They are like a big tight knit family, but I was made very welcome by everybody and I very much enjoyed my time on the set. I was thrown in at the deepend a bit with such big open for my character – the first time I appear on screen is by having a huge crash on my cycle – but I enjoyed the role.

Will you be returning to Emmerdale in the future?

My character has a short role for this particular story – but who knows. I really like

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You have had played so many different types of characters, is this a conscious effort to avoid being type cast?

Yes, but I am very lucky to have versatile looks, which enables me to play lots of different interesting characters. I also like to be very busy, I am soon to be starting another role – completely different again, this time in a French romantic comedy for the theatre. And in a few weeks I will be leaving for Brazil and the World Cup to do some journalist work covering some of the games!

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often been avoided by the faint-hearted and seemingly populated only by those who didn’t care or didn’t seem to know any better.

But this time last year a new kid arrived on the piazza to reinvent the famous thoroughfare’s oft tarnished image. Soho is the creation of the very enterprising and experienced JSM Bar & Leisure, whose other ventures in the city include the excellent Brooklyn Mixer and Black Rabbit Shot. Sitting outside in the sunshine with Soho’s general manager, Tony McGee and JSM area-manager, Mike Edwards on a glorious Friday lunchtime in May. ‘You would never see families with kids here three years ago’ says Tony, with some 42

he Zanzibar Club first opened its doors on Seel Street in December 1996. Tony Butler had been managing the original Heebeejeebees further up the street and saw the potential for a good Jazz and Funk venue. However, ‘The Zanzi’ quickly became Liverpool’s home of Hip Hop when the seminal ‘No Fakin’’ was launched and made its very successful home there. The city’s first ever Drum & Bass nights and the Brazilian themed ‘Carnival’ were also launched there before the club evolved gradually throughout the noughties into what it is now; the hub of Liverpool’s live underground music scene and a local institution loved by one and all. authority, having managed in nearby bars for many years. To our left a couple of trendy young mums with toddlers sip coffee and make the most of the 12 to 12 table service catering to the throng that are basking in the afternoon sun. Mike explains that JSM and Soho are very committed to Liverpool City Council’s positive ongoing initiative to improve the area and the general public’s general experience of it in lots of subtle yet effective little ways. As it approaches its first birthday Soho has a lot to celebrate and can look forward basking in the sunshine for many years to come.

Lifestyle FESTIVAL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL GUIDE - MUST DO FESTIVALS IN 2014 British festivals are the epitome of cool, but unless you are one of the very lucky few it is almost impossible to get tickets for the main festivals over here.

But worry not, perhaps this summer you fancy your revelry with a little less rain and mud and a little more suntan and bikini? If so, you might want to check out some of the big festivals in Europe. From sun-kissed beach festivals to urban cityscapes, festivals in fortresses or disused mines, there's never been a better time to combine a music festival with a holiday.

EXIT FESTIVAL When: 10 - 14 July 2014 Where: Novi Sad, Serbia Who: Damon Albarn, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, Disclosure, Rudimental, Skrillex, Asian Dub Foundation & more Best for: Historic fortress location, major headliners and the legendary Dance Arena with exclusive B2B DJ sets.

Winner of the 'Best Major Festival' at the European Festival awards, EXIT was started by 3 students in 2000 against the Milosevic regime, fighting for political change and freedom. Taking place in the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad, Serbia. EXIT has numerous stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels, with something for music lovers of all genres.

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When: 18 - 20 July 2014 Where: Ferropolis, Germany Who: Portishead, Dixon, Jungle, Four Tet, Haim, Little Dragon, Jeff MIlls, Jagwar Ma, Metronomy, Panda Bear, Mano Le Tough & more Best for: Dancing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til dawn and witnessing the biggest breakthrough acts of the year.

Germany's Melt! Festival returns to the 'City of Iron' in July. Located just over an hour from Berlin, Melt! Festival draws in amusically-savvy crowd every year with its cutting edge line-ups. The festival site is scattered with giant industrial diggers which come to life at night with an incredible light show.

POSITIVUS FESTIVAL When: 18 - 20 July 2014 Where: Salacgriva, Latvia Who: Bastille, Ellie Goulding, Kraftwerk, Kooks, Laura Mvula, MO, The 1975 & more Best for: Chilled vibes with beautiful coastlines and chart topping headliners Positivus is the largest music and arts festival in the Baltic states, taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Salacgriva in Latvia. With three main stages, including the Red Bull Academy stage, Positivus brings a rich diversity of international chart toppers and underground emerging talent to the idyllic holiday location. Along with the large musical programme Positivus also offers exciting art and dance stages giving festival goers a variety of activities and plenty to explore across the three day festival.

OFF FESTIVAL When: 2 - 4 August 2014 Where: Katowice, Poland Who: Belle and Sebastian, Fuck Buttons, Holden (LIVE), Jacques Greene, Neutral Milk Hotel & more Best for: A boutique festival experience where you can discover the boldest and eclectic alternative acts from around the world.

One for the indie / alternative music lovers! This boutique festival takes place in the lush greenery of the Three Lake Valley in Katowice, Poland. OFF Festival is a way of life, one that flies in the face of current trends and stays true to itself and the organisers and crowd have one serious finger on the pulse when it comes to music.

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EofE Whilst impressing audiences up and down the country on the McBusted arena tour recently, EofE have released their debut single ‘Lust’.

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ach night on tour the band have been closing their powerful set with the anthemic rock pop track, which has instantly become a crowd favourite. ‘Lust’ is their debut single released at the end of last month and was recorded over a few months at Magic Garden Studio, Wolverhampton, and produced by Gavin Monaghan (Editors, Twang, Paolo Nutini, Robert Plant).

“It’s kind of an antidote to love songs” lead singer Tom Harris, 17, explains “a couple of songs we have written discuss love and failed attempts at love – ‘Kiss Me Like You Mean It’ and ‘Piece of You’ - so we thought, you know what, lets just make it about Lust!”

The video’s scene is set at a haunted underground bunker in their native Black Country.

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“We wanted to make a humourous video about being lustful! We thought what better way than us being Vampires, but then our Director turned it around so that we were the hunted.

The video itself was filmed in an underground bunker, beneath Kinver in the West Midlands. No Phone signal, very little light, cold, damp and eerie. It has actually been used as a WW2 factory, nuclear bunker and for NATO tests. Whilst filming we did hear REALLY strange noises - it was great, but there was a lot of nervous laughter! Its not all acting you see in the video.”

The single is to be released amidst the end of the

McBusted tour, which sees the band play to over 380,000 fans across 32 UK dates. Having only formed last year, EofE, completed by bassist Luke Bradley (18) and drummer Nicky Waters (25), couldn’t believe their luck after being picked for the run of dates.

Nicky concluded, “We feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to support them. Their show is phenomenal and they’re really lovely lads. The first couple of nights were a bit scary as these are by far the biggest shows we’ve ever played, but their fans are incredible and have been giving us a really warm welcome each night.

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E & E bounced on stage with joyful enthusiasm and really worked the crowd. They seemed very much at ease with the audience and played confidently with catchy tunes.

Their instrumentals were fantastic and it won’t be long before they are as big as the band they are supporting. They are definitely one to watch!

Lifestyle ALBUM REVIEW Album: Stockholm Chrissie Hynde, best known for her work fronting the Pretenders, has released her first solo first solo album, entitled Stockholm.

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ecorded at Ingrid Studios in Stockholm with co-writer, guitarist and producer Bjorn Yttling (Peter, Bjorn and John), the album features cameos from Neil Young and tennis legend John McEnroe. The album, 11 tracks in total includes the first single ‘Dark Sunglasses’, which was be released in April. Summing up her aims with the album, Chrissie said; “I wanted to make a power pop album you could dance to – Abba meets John Lennon”.

Having listened to the whole album a few times now, I would describe it as a slow burner, with a sound of gentle rock – which is classic Hynde’s style. The lyrics are beautifully composed – which makes a refreshing change to the often mundane, hollow and meaningless prose we are forced to give an audience to these days. The first three tracks; You Or No One, Dark Sunglasses – released in April and Like In The Movies, are the best of the whole album – and instantly likeable. The rest of the album – like I said is a slow burner, and it needs a few listens. But then after a while I had the eureka moment, all of a sudden I found myself singing (out of tune) into my wooden spoon instead of stirring the pan of scouse I was destroying. So yes I quite like this album. I can’t help but realize that the veteran music talents of Hynde have come to the fore once again, and a brilliantly produced and composed album is the end product.

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Ex Corrie actress Debra Stephenson and Steven Pinder come together at Liverpool's Gusto in the Albert dock to promote their appearance in Last of the Red Hot Lovers.

By Amanda Moss

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he raunchy play by Neil Simon has been a hilarious Broadway smash hit and comes to life under the direction of Sylvie Gatrill and Regal Entertainments. Sylvie is a long term collaborator with Regal Entertainments, having directed many of their seasonal comedies including last year’s Bouncers: The Remix, The Ciggie Run, The Salon and the record-breaking classic Rita, Sue and Bob too. Outside of the Theatre Royal, Sylvie is an acclaimed actress herself having starred in Bread, Brookside and Emmerdale.

I couldn't believe Debra and Steven hadn't met before as I interviewed, their conversation naturally bounced off each other and they were very at ease with each other.

Debra, who plays 3 roles in the play, said, "For me this is a first for me as this is what I trained in and I am so looking forward to getting on the stage. Of course it will be challenging and intense but it's also going to be a lot of fun."

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She added, "This is perfect for me as it is a short run and I don't like to leave my family (in Dorset) for too long."

With just 10 days rehearsal time both actors are keen to throw themselves into the roles.

Stephen who plays a man having a mid life crisis says, "I love working ion Merseyside. It is lovely what is going on here, it is so vibrant but this play isn't specific to the area, it's really special for locals to enjoy. It's great to work in television but the theatre has been around a lot longer, for thousands of years. It is a tried and tested formula which everyone should experience and it is lovely to engage with your audience.

Sylvie Gatrill said: “This play is just just so funny!

I’ve worked with Steven before on Brookside and can honestly say he is an amazingly talented actor and I can’t wait to work with Debra – she is perfect for the job! I’ve not been this excited in a long time!”.

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Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthful betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone.

Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King’s successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora.

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MASTERCHEF BRINGS NEW STREET FOOD BUS TO FOODIES FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER

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hat do you get when you combine the UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink and the most popular TV cooking competition? The answer is the MasterChef Street Food Bus, which will appear at Foodies Festivals across the UK this summer.

The striking silver double decker bus with its distinctive orange and black MasterChef branding and hydraulically-raised roof, will greet visitors at Foodies Festivals offering a unique feasting experience where Master Chef maestros, Mat and Jackie among them, will be cooking up a storm in the purpose built kitchen downstairs. Visitors upstairs can feast on such street food treats as smoky chicken burger served with salad & yuzu chilli sauce, Singapore Softie (an irresistible combo of deep-fried soft shell crab with aubergine, green bean & cauliflower on egg noodles with spicy chilli crab bacon, 50

American cheese, pickled veggie ribbons & gochujang burger sauce & salad, all served in a crusty roll) and lemon & lavender ice cream.

Exhibition Director Sue Hitchen commented: “We are delighted that Masterchef chose to go on tour with their new Street Food Bus at Foodies Festivals. We have always championed Street food by presenting a Street Food Avenue at every festival and it is now a key part of the UK dining culture.”

Stepping off the MasterChef bus, visitors will be able to watch their favourite top chefs cooking live in the Chefs Theatre and take masterclasses in the Drinks Theatre, BBQ Arena and Cake and Bake Theatre. Other treats include a Cook School; Ibiza Chill Out Cocktail Bar; Feasting Tent; Vintage Tea Tent, Chilli Food Market and The Children’s Cookery Theatre.

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As the American-Chinese chef, author, TV presenter and humanitarian that has been the face of Asian cuisine for over 30 years, Ken Hom knows what it is like to be healthy, wealthy and successful. But he also knows what it is like to be poverty-stricken and struggling to find enough money to put food on the table, which is why he is fronting a campaign for Laila rice, which aims to give away one million servings of rice to the hungry via UK foodbanks and NGOs in India and Africa.

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orn in Tucson, Arizona to Taishanese parents, Ken Hom was raised by his mother who would “earn not much more than $75 a month, if that”. It meant food had to go far, and as such the celebrity chef has first-hand experience of the pain that a lack of sustenance can cause.

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“I am an ambassador for Action against Hunger - not just an ambassador for it but I give a substantial amount of money and gifts and contribution to the legacy of hunger. It fits right into what I do. And of course, rice is an important part of my life. I love basmati rice and the fact that it can feed so many people. In today’s world it is scandalous that we even have hunger. We waste so much food - over 40%. That’s ridiculous, don’t you think?”

mismanagement on the government side as well as the social side. We live in world where people are worried about buying their next iPhone. So if this campaign can bring to attention that over one million people in the UK have been to the food bank in the last 12 months, it will be a very good thing.”

Another reason Hom is lending his support to the campaign is his disbelief at the current increase in use of food banks in the UK.

“As it was my childhood cuisine, it definitely has to be Chinese food because I grew up eating it. But, I do like fish and chips!”

“The fact there is hunger in the UK is shocking. It has come to this for a lot of

Ken is proud to support Laila's Rice for Life campaign, www.lailafoods.com/riceforlife

Given his expertise and extensive travel, what would he class as his favourite type of food?

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On the road to Rio

By Joy Lewis

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t’s finally here, the arduous four year wait is over, the endemic fever that is the World Cup is about to hit sports fans from every corner of the globe. At last I can dare to dream once again. While we certainly don't have the best squad on paper going into the tournament, especially when compared to the likes of Spain, Germany. And not surprisingly Brazil are the favourites to take the tournament. However unlike league competitions, tournaments are won and lost in the moment, with form, injuries and self-confidence having a huge influence. If England can use in form players and get some harmony among the squad who knows how far they could get. But ya know, I think it’s time for an upset. Remember when Greece won the Euro’s in 2004? Maybe this year it’s our turn again? Maybe it’s time to bring football home to its birthplace. And that belief I will be fervently sticking too - at least until the inevitable penalty shoot out……..

The great thing about this year’s World Cup? Well the games are mostly in the evening, the earliest being 5pm BST – so you won’t miss a match while being trapped at work. And as it’s summer there will be lots of opportunities to turn sausages and burgers into charcoal while you are distracted by Steven Gerrard taking a penalty or running around the garden with your shirt over your head shouting ENGEEEERLAAAND! Before I leave you, think on this.

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Hello Lifestyle Readers!

Summer feels like it’s just around the corner, and after a long, wet winter and spring, it’s not before time! This month has been a good combination of work and rest for me which has been very enjoyable!

Workwise, I have been doing plenty of jobs for leading paint equipment supplier Wagner. I have made several appearances on popular shopping channel Ideal World which showcases only the very best products for your home. Wagner aim to make painting as simple as possible and their range is great for everyone from novices to professionals.

Wagner offers a complete array of products ranging from single components in the areas of feeding, mixing, controlling and application, right up to products for complex large-scale installations. Their Spraytech equipment guarantees speed and efficiency whilst making sure every coat of paint is evenly applied. You can save at least half the time in comparison to using a brush or roller!

The full range can be viewed online at www. wallperfect.co.uk Filming has also begun for the next series of ITV’s ’60 Minute Makeover’ which is always exciting as the pressure is always on to finish each job to a fantastic standard. It’s also a real pleasure to see the surprise on people’s faces after we have finished!

This month, I also had the opportunity to get away to sunnier shores of Spain in one of my favourite holiday destinations, Marbella. I’m a regular visitor and it’s always nice to get away from it all for a few days.

Well, that’s about it from me this month my friends. I will keep you updated with all my latest news right here.

Until next time…

All the best,

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Skirting boards not only look great but serve a dual purpose they aesthetically finish off the floor and the walls, as well as protecting the lower walls when hoovering and cleaning etc Skirting boards come in lots of shapes and sizes ranging from 4 inches to 9 inches high.

Measure and cut the length of the skirting board to size, then when it comes to cutting the corners there are two ways of achieving a perfect corner; one is a 45 degree mitre cut and the other is by having a straight piece of skirt already fixed to one wall, then scribe and cut the adjoining piece to meet the corner.

These can both easily be achieved, but you are going to have to use a chop saw to get a perfect 45 degree angle and a jigsaw to cut your scribed corner.

To fix your skirting to the wall you want to drill a clearance hole in the skirt, mark the plaster on your walls then drill and plug the holes - so you can firmly screw your skirts to the walling.

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The state-of-the-art machines were unveiled at an event recently, where clients were shown demos and wowed by the immediate improvements to the skin, visible following an OmniFace treatment.

Co-owner of the Evergreen Clinic, Alison Stananought, said: “We have undertaken extensive research into the different laser treatments on the market and are confident that these are two of the best machines currently available. At Evergreen, and our sister company Woodlands Beauty Spa, we have always been committed to delivering fantastic results for our clients and we are pleased to be adding these treatments to our list of services.”

BIERKELLER CUP The inaugural Bierkeller Cup took place on the 7th May at Goodison Park. Teams taking part included Juice FM, Radio City, Liverpool Echo and Bierkeller Leeds, Liverpool & Manchester, as well as Carlsberg and Bondmedia Agency. A great day was had by all, as many a goal was scored on the famous old pitch. Many thanks to all those that took part and to Jason Hinkley from the Bierkeller Entertainment Complex for setting up the day. Carlsberg eventually came out as the winning team on the day (despite getting beat by Bondmedia in the group stages 5-4!) and the teams now look forward to playing again next year.

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Lifestyle PROPERTY

EVERTON PARK TRANSFORMATION SET TO MOVE A STEP CLOSER PLANS to transform Everton Park into a major visitor destination have taken a major step forward.

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he plans to transform Everton Park are nothing but spectacular. They include a stunning Sky Pier visitor centre, gallery event space and café with views across the city and the River Mersey - which it is estimated will attract 150,000 people annually and be worth £3 million to the local economy over a three year period.

A series of walks - Five Pathways - will be created focused around the themes of food, art, lookout, activity and history which will host regular events to attract people into the park to build on the work of the Friends of Everton Park.

In May, the Cabinet was asked to endorse proposals to hand the park over to the independent land management charity The Land Trust on a long term lease. To manage and maintain the park on a long term basis and bid for external funds to carry out improvements.

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next 10 years, with the receipts ring fenced and used as an endowment to fund future management and maintenance. The plans for the housing will emerge at a later date but they will be eco-friendly homes.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “This is a visionary and exciting scheme which will transform Everton Park into a must visit destination in Liverpool.”

Paul Edwards, Chair of the Friends of Everton Park, said: “We’re absolutely delighted as this council report is the green light our community has been waiting for since back in the 1980’s.”

“At last our dream of a new green inner-city village in beautiful parkland with amazing views over our city is becoming a reality – and the days of wholesale moving out of families and communities are truly over.”

A video in which the Friends of Everton Park talk about their vision for the park can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R hEncQzYIY&feature=player_embedded

Lifestyle NEWS

Croxteth Farm future secured A DEAL has been agreed which will secure the future of the rare breeds farm at Croxteth Hall and Country Park.

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ollowing months of detailed negotiations, Mayor Joe Anderson has today reached agreement with Alt Valley Community Trust over a new partnership to take over the farm. It will see the Trust working with Myerscough College and nearby Larkins Farm to give it a viable future with a focus on education, training and agriculture.

The farm currently costs ÂŁ200,000 a year to subsidise, and the council has been looking for the past year at how it can secure its future at a time when it has lost 58 percent of its controllable budget due to cuts in Central Government funding.

Leafing through books in the park In a bid to get more people in Liverpool enjoying books, a special reading area, designed for both adults and children has been opened at Croxteth Park. The reading space, which has been created by The City of Readers campaign, is the first of five which it is hoped will be developed in parks across the city, using the natural environment to encourage children and adults to read outdoors. The aim is not only to encourage the love of books but to make Liverpool the foremost reading city in the country.

A special reading kit has been devised which will be loaned to schools. It includes lanterns and other props to help bring literature to life, as well as a guide to reading outdoors and a journal to record and celebrate activities.For more information about City of Readers, visit www.cityofreaders.org 61

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The Cool Way to enjoy Summertime Driving

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et’s face it, summertime is drive time. It doesn’t matter if we have a soft top, estate car or saloon, the appeal of sunny skies and an open road is all it takes to get most of us out onto the road.

But before hitting the road, it is wise to stop and think for a moment. Extreme heat and long drives can be tough on cars. They are, after all, made up of many mechanical components that can and sometimes do fail.

With this in mind, ACDelco has highlighted its TopTips to help keep both you and your car cool in what will hopefully be the long, hot summer months.

Tyres Make sure you check the pressure and tread of your tires regularly. Underinflated, overinflated, worn or misaligned tires can be extremely dangerous, particularly in hot summer weather.

Change Oil and Oil Filter Quite simply, oil is the lifeblood of a car, so neglect it at your peril. It keeps engine parts that operate consistently under stress lubricated, smooth and cool. And whilst it is important to check oil levels throughout the year, it is during heavy driving in the summer when an engine is more likely to overheat.

Keep Charge Of Your Battery The best way to keep your battery running smoothly is to keep it clean. Regularly detach the battery cables and wipe off the terminals. Make sure the battery is strapped down tightly and that all connections are secure. If you suspect that your battery is being overcharged or isn’t holding a charge well, take it to a garage where they can carry out a quick inspection.

Make Air Conditioning Your Number One priority Have you ever suffered from a loss of air conditioning on a boiling hot summer’s day?

Well if you have, then you’ll appreciate how uncomfortable and unbearable the cabin temperature can become in such a short period of time. The most common cause of a malfunctioning air conditioning unit is a low level of refrigerant. This could be caused by a leak somewhere in the system, and since modern air-conditioning systems are complicated creatures, it is best to have a professional check out the problem.

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Lifestyle MOTORING

The LIGHTWEIGHT AUDI E-TRON E-TYPE is Reborn

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he E- type Jag is quite possibly the most staggeringly sexy car that has ever been made, no car before or since has caused such a stir when it came off the production line.

It is little wonder then that is was the immediate must have accessory for the jet set of the 60’s – Princess Grace, Frank Sinatra, George Best, Charlton Heston, Steve McQueen, Britt Ekland they all had one. And of course the coolest of gents, Bond, he first drove the E –type in Casio Royale. So why am I bringing up this timeless beauty now? Jaguar have announced that they are to make six brand new – but utterly – original E-Types. Not just any old E-Type either, but six "Lightweights",

among the most collectable and most valuable of all E-Types.

Don’t panic, these are not re-creations or re-inventions. They will be built to exactly the same spec as the other 12 Lightweights built in 1963 to go racing. The six new cars will have the six sequential chassis numbers originally allocated back in 1963 but not used.

And the price – it’s one of those times dear where if you have to ask, you simply can’t afford it.

The MINI SUPERLEGGERA

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peaking of beautiful cars that will turn heads, meet the new MINI SUPERLEGGERA. A fusion of modern Britishness mashed with typical Italian flair. This exclusive interpretation of an open-top twoseater was created

by MINI and Touring Superleggera, the tradition-steeped design and coach building house based in Milan. The MINI

Superleggera is on the one hand a classic roadster, a compact and agile two-seater, and on the other hand its electric drivetrain gives the car distinctly modern driving dynamics.

Although it’s still a concept car, rumour has it that it will be released late this year or early next year.

Can’t wait!

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Lifestyle THE LAST WORD WITH AMANDA MOSS

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t is a busy time of year for me (Actually when isn’t?) Excitement is mounting for the UK Fashion & Beauty Awards which are taking place next month and plans are underway for Liverpool Fashion Week.

To add to my schedule, I am launching Lifestyle in Cyprus just in case anyone thought I had some spare time.

This project came about because I have a home out there and every summer for the last few years I keep mentioning it to the husband that we should print a version out there. So I was online on a Cyprus forum last week and someone posted up requesting any jobs. I replied flippantly that they could come and work for Lifestyle magazine, not really thinking anything more about it.

When I returned to my computer a few hours later I had 21 people message me requesting more information. By the end of the night I had a printer quote confirmed, marketing manager and sales team all in place. How had all this happened within the space of a few hours? I feel like fate is playing her hand.

My dream is hopefully becoming a reality and when we are out there later in the year it will be my absolute pleasure to distribute copies around the region. Of course I have no idea what will happen, whether this will be a one off summer copy or a long term business.

But, at least I am trying and I will be interested to see how the magazine is received overseas. I don’t want to go through life with any regrets, wondering “what if?” My motto is “Take the plunge and come up for air later.”

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