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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM // ISSUE 377

21 NOV – 4 DEC 2014

LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

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editor’s Letter... With the festive season fast approaching 2014 is nearing its end, and what a year it’s been for the Liverpool property market. This month we celebrated the industry’s brightest stars and greatest achievements in truly glittering style, when the annual Your Move Property Awards returned with a golden theme. We bring you a special round-up of all of the winners of this year’s prestigious accolades, as well as all the pictures from the glamorous event at the Metropolitan Cathedral’s Lutyens Crypt. And as well as taking time to reflect on the past year, we’re also looking ahead with another bumper Go Liverpool events guide to keep you entertained until the new year, and we catch up with boy band Union J to talk about their rise to success since they appeared on X Factor.

Contents LiverpooL’s guide to property & CuLture. yourmovemagazine.Com

hristine Christine toner Editor

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06 Best Buys Hottest homes on the market 34 Six Best Lets Top rental properties 38 ON THE COVER Your Move Property Awards All the winners and pictures from this year’s spectacular event

LIVING 63 Interiors Perfect plates for a festive dinner table

51 News Work gets underway on £150 million Project Jennifer scheme

64 ON THE COVER Talent Your Move catches up with boy band Union J

57 On Location A house hunter’s guide to Liverpool’s Ropewalks district

67 Food & Drink We review Barley & Beans, and round up the city’s sandwich hotspots

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BEST BUYS

W H AT ’ S O N T H E M A R K E T ?

ORIGINAL FEATURES

ALDER ROAD L12 LIVERPOOL LINDSEY CUNNAH valuer, Sutton Kersh VIEW NOW

0151 256 7837

£435,000 This stunning five-bedroom home is located close to the prestigious Sandfield Park and other nearby amenities including wine bars, restaurants and local retail outlets. A spacious and well-presented family home offering elegant décor with a modern kitchen, family bathroom and a master bedroom with en suite facilities. With an open aspect to the front, it is set in beautiful mature gardens and retains many of its original character features.

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

ADDINGTON ROAD L18 ALLERTON LIVERPOOL JENNAYA BAINES sales manager, PLA Properties VIEW NOW

0151 489 0999

£199,950 Situated in the popular area of Allerton, with great links to the city centre and motorways, this three-bedroom family home benefits from a fantastic location. Popular bars, shops and restaurants are all within walking distance, along with a host of great schools. The property was recently fully refurbished to a modern standard and includes a large modern kitchen diner, family bathroom, brand new flooring and redecoration throughout. There are also original cast iron fireplaces in both reception rooms and the two main bedrooms. The property has no chain and is ideal for first time buyers or as a final family home.

NO CHAIN

FAWLEY ROAD L18 CALDERSTONES POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

DAN PENNINGTON

director, Century 21 Liverpool South VIEW NOW

0151 428 3647

£400,000 Located in the sought after Calderstones area, this large threebedroom semi is situated in a secluded corner plot with a large garden. It has the potential to be a large four or five-bedroom family home, with some improvement and extension, and a future sale price could be well in excess of £500,000. It currently benefits from an en suite to the master bedroom and comes with off road parking for two cars.

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£695,000

ELMSLEY ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, L18 Beautiful detached residence, imposing Victorian elevations, six bedrooms & master with dressing room & en-suite, cloakroom/wc & drawing room, formal dining room & bespoke family area & kitchen, sitting room & spacious utility room, EPC E

PEX HILL, WIDNES, WA8 Detached family residence, ground floor wc , open plan dining & living area, conservatory & spacious kitchen/utility, master suite to ground floor with en-suite, two further double bedrooms with bathroom facilities, games room, EPC E

£675,000

£550,000

ST JAMES ROAD, RAINHILL, L35 Detached family residence, spacious formal lounge, sitting room, open plan morning room, breakfast kitchen & ground, utility room & substantial conservatory, galleried landing, four substantial double bedrooms, en-suite to master, EPC C

CARLEEN CLOSE, AIGBURTH, L17 New build property, architecturally designed, expansive family accommodation, open plan kitchen diner & separate family lounge, four substantial bedrooms, en-suite facilities to master, modern family bathroom, utility & boiler room, EPC B

W E NERIC P

£1,200,000

W E NERIC P

OIEO £499,995

£475,000

YE PRIORY COURT, WOOLTON, L25 Stylish & beautifully presented duplex apartment, over two floors, three double bedrooms, impressive drawing room, modern fitted dining kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite wc & family bathroom, beautiful communal gardens, EPC D

MONKS WAY, WOOLTON, L25 Detached family residence, lounge & conservatory, breakfast kitchen & sitting room, dining room & study, ground floor wc & cloakroom, four well proportioned bedrooms, en-suites to bedrooms one & three, family shower room, EPC D

W NE

£460,000

£450,000

YEW TREE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Elegant detached bungalow, vestibule & welcoming reception hall, spacious lounge through to dining room, breakfast kitchen with casual dining, substantial conservatory, three double bedrooms, modern family bathroom, EPC D

IBBOTSONS LANE, AIGBURTH, L17 Unique detached residence, impressive open plan lounge to kitchen, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms both with en-suite facilities, guest wc, spacious double garage, courtyard setting, pre-wired speaker system, EPC awaited

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NE W

£395,000

£300,000

£290,000

£265,000

THE VINERIES, L25 Extended semi detached, four double bedrooms, sitting room & formal dining area, breakfast kitchen, EPC D

RANELAGH DRIVE NORTH, L19 Extended semi detached, three bedrooms, front lounge, rear sitting room, morning room, EPC E

CHURCH ROAD, L24 Semi detached, three bedrooms, dining room & lounge, breakfast kitchen, bathroom, EPC D

MOSSVILLE ROAD, L18 Semi detached, four bedrooms, substantially extended, modern fitted breakfast kitchen, EPC D NE W

NLY O D L O S 11 ING N I A M E R ONE OIEO £250,000

£249,950

LUCERNE STREET, L17 Period end terraced, possible commercial use, over three floors, three bedrooms, cellar, inner courtyard, EPC E

CHURCH ROAD, L25 Mews house, cottage style & courtyard development, three bedrooms & attractive lounge, EPC C

PRNEW IC E

£249,950

CHILDWALL MOUNT RD, L16 Semi detached, lounge & dining room, morning room & kitchen, ground floor wc & three bedrooms, EPC F

WATERGATE LANE, L25 Extended detached, sitting room, lounge & dining room, three bedrooms, utility room & kitchen, EPC E

PRNEW IC E

NE W

OIEO £230,000

£229,995

£210,000

£200,000

BROCKHOLME ROAD, L18 Semi detached, open plan lounge to dining room, modern & attractive kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC C

PARK AVENUE, L18 Semi detached, three bedrooms, spacious open plan living area, modern fitted kitchen, EPC D

CHILDWALL ROAD, L15 Extended end terraced, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, open plan kitchen diner, family bathroom, EPC E

OAKBANK ROAD, L18 Mid terraced house, in need of modernisation, four bedrooms, lounge, sitting room, morning room, EPC D

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PRNEW IC E

NE W

£185,000

£179,950

£174,950

£169,950

COURT HEY ROAD, L16 Semi detached, lounge open through to dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, EPC D

GRANGESIDE, L25 Extended linked semi detached, four bedrooms, dining room & dining kitchen, office, EPC E

YELVERTON CLOSE, L26 Extended semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge & spacious & extended family room, utility, kitchen, EPC C

SANDOWN ROAD, L15 Semi detached, lounge & dining room, ground floor wc, extended kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC E

W NE

PRNEW IC E

NE W

£167,500

£159,950

£149,950

£145,000

HUNTS CROSS AVENUE, L25 Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge through to dining room, breakfast kitchen, EPC awaited

BOWLAND AVENUE, L16 Semi detached, spacious lounge, three well presented bedrooms, spacious lounge, breakfast kitchen, EPC E

KENYON ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, lounge, dining room open to kitchen, three bedrooms, spacious rear yard, EPC D

MOSS STREET, L19 Mid terraced, four bedrooms, lounge & dining room, morning room, modern fitted kitchen, EPC E

NE W

£145,000

£139,950

£135,000

LEEMING GROVE, L19 End of terraced, three bedrooms, open plan lounge & dining room, modern fitted kitchen, utility, EPC C

CRANWELL ROAD, L16 Semi detached, three bedrooms, spacious lounge & dining area, ample storage, bathroom, EPC awaited

REDWOOD ROAD, L25 Semi detached, open plan lounge to dining room, modern kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC awaited

WHITNEY PLACE, L25 Mid town house, three bedrooms, through lounge & dining room, conservatory, fitted kitchen, EPC C

NE W

£125,000

£110,000

£105,000

£95,000

VERNEY CRESCENT, L19 Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge & spacious dining kitchen, modern shower room, EPC F

MONRO STREET, L8 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, open plan lounge to dining room, modern kitchen, DG, GCH, EPC D

SWALLOW CLOSE, L27 Semi detached, cul-de-sac, three bedrooms, lounge through to dining room, breakfast kitchen, EPC D

PORTMAN ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, lounge, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, rear yard, EPC awaited

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W E NERIC P

£275,000

£250,000

£229,950

NORTH QUAY, L3 Luxury fourth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, split level lounge/dining room, EPC D

THE COLONNADES, L3 Third floor apartment, Grade I listed, two double bedrooms, generous sized living room, EPC C

SOUTH STREET, SK9 Executive second floor apartment, two double bedrooms, spacious living room, living room, EPC D

ADLER WAY, L3 Penthouse apartment, three bedrooms, open plan living area, balcony, family bathroom/wc, EPC C

W NE

£175,000

£145,000

£139,950

£135,000

UNITY BUILDING, L3 Duplex apartment, three double bedrooms, seventh and eighth floor, open plan living room and kitchen, EPC C

OLDHAM STREET, L1 Fifth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, bathroom & en-suite shower room, Juliette balcony, EPC C

BENSON STREET, L1 Fifth floor apartment, two bedrooms, living room and kitchen, bathroom/wc, balcony, EPC D

SHAW STREET, L6 Ground Floor apartment, two double bedrooms, living room/dining room, utility and kitchen areas, EPC C

W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

£134,995

£129,950

£120,000

£117,500

ELLERMAN ROAD, L3 Ground floor apartment, two double bedrooms, open plan living room/kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC C

ROYAL QUAY, L3 Fourth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, living room and kitchen area, DG, GCH, EPC awaiting

CORNHILL, L1 Fifth floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, stylish fitted kitchen, en-suite shower room, balcony, EPC C

HATTON GARDEN, L3 Second floor apartment, mezzanine level master bedroom, occasional second bedroom, EPC awaiting

W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

£105,000

£94,950

£90,000

£62,950

LEEDS STREET, L3 Second floor apartment, one double bedroom, open plan living room/kitchen, juliet balcony, EPC B

MINSTER COURT, L7 Top floor apartment, two bedrooms, balcony, spacious living room, fitted kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC awaiting

COLIN DRIVE, L3 Modern mid town house, two bedrooms, living room & dining kitchen, driveway, rear garden, EPC C

ANTONIO STREET, L20 Mid terrace, three bedrooms, living room and dining room, breakfast kitchen, EPC D

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£1,950pcm

£1,600pcm

£725pcm

FULWOOD PARK, L17 Detached house, part furnished, four reception areas, five bedrooms & two with en-suite, cloakroom EPC G

HARTHILL ROAD, L18 Detached house, five bedrooms, spacious lounge/dining room, attractive kitchen, EPC D

BRIGADIER DRIVE, L12 Modern town house, three bedrooms, master en-suite, double glazed, gas central heated, EPC awaiting

BRAMPTON DRIVE, L8 Semi detached bungalow, three bedrooms, furnished, central heating, front and rear gardens, EPC D

£675pcm

£620pcm

MANCHESTER ROAD, L34 Beautifully refurbished, semi detached, three bedrooms, modern fitted kitchen, family bathroom, EPC D

SALISBURY STREET L3 Second floor apartment, two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC B

£575pcm

£550pcm

HOLLOCOMBE ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, three bedroom, open plan lounge, modern kitchen/diner, modern bathroom, EPC C

BEDFORD STREET SOUTH L7 Ground floor georgian apartment, one double bedroom, contemporary kitchen, EPC C

£525pcm

£500pcm

£450pcm

WOOLFALL HEATH AVE, L36 Three bedrooms, ground floor, unfurnished, open plan lounge, fully integrated kitchen, EPC D

MINSTER COURT, L7 Apartment, top floor, two bedrooms, furnished, double glazing, economy 7 heating, EPC E

ARNSIDE, L21 Maisonette, two bedrooms, one reception room, bathroomn, refurbished, unfurnished, EPC awaiting

CROXTETH ROAD, L8 One bedroomed apartment, first floor, close to sefton park, living room, kitchen, central heating, EPC D

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42 Pigot Street, St. Helens, WA10 2EU Guide Price £25,000-£30,000*

154 Bedford Road, Bootle, L20 2DT Guide Price £45,000+*

10 Formosa Drive, Liverpool, L10 7LE Guide Price £65,000+*

3 Jonville Road, Fazakerley, L9 9BG Guide Price £65,000+*

111 Errol Street, Aigburth, L17 7DH Guide Price £100,000+*

1 Elm Avenue, Crosby, L23 2SX Guide Price £450,000+*

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16 Brick Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9PN

Flat 1, Bruckley House, 70 North Mossley Hill Road, L18 8BP Guide Price £100,000+*

9 Hartington Road, Toxteth, L8 0SD

The Ramford Public House, Ramford Street, St. Helens, WA9 1QE Guide Price £80,000+*

Customs House, 7 Union Street, L3 9QX

Land to the rear of 1-29 Kingfield Road, Liverpool, L9 3AL Guide Price £45,000+*

Guide Price £40,000+*

Guide Price £115,000+*

Guide Price £175,000+*

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Sheppard Avenue, Childwall, L16

Offers Over £175,000

Offers Over £210,000

• 4 Bedroom Character Property • Separate Granny Flat • 3 Reception Rooms • Good Size Rooms Throughout

• 3 Bedroom End Town House • Good Size Rear Extension • Modern Kitchen and Bathroom • 3 Reception Rooms

Taggart Avenue, Childwall, L16

£225,000

Dulas Road, Wavertree, L15

£225,000

Newcastle Road, Wavertree, L15

£164,950

Fulwood Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £225,000

Offers Over £115,000

• 3 Bedroom Terrace • 2 Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen • Modern Shower Room

Balcarres Avenue, Mossley Hill, L18 • NO CHAIN • Highly sought after L18 location • Three Bedroom character terrace • Two Reception Rooms

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Welbourne Road, Childwall, L16

Offers Over £300,000

• Highly sought after Childwall location • Well presented throughout • Six bedroom extended semi • Two reception rooms

W NE

£240,000

W NE

• Extended Semi-Detached Property • Three Bedrooms • Located in heart of Aigburth • Close to local amenities and Sefton Park

• 3 Bedroom End Terrace • Updated Throughout • Modern Kitchen • Modern Bathroom

Meredale Road, Mossley Hill, L18 • SUPERB DECORATIVE ORDER THROUGHOUT • Three Bedroom Extended Semi--Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Dining Room

W NE

£215,000

W NE

• Extended Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Extended Kitchen/Diner • Lounge and Dining Room

• Extended Semi Detached Property • Includes Loft Conversion • Four Bedrooms • Nearby Local Amenities

Score Lane, Childwall, L16 • 3-4 Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Conservatory • Extended Kitchen/Dining Room

W NE

Northdale Road, Wavertree, L15

Palmerston Road, Garston, L19

W NE

Offers Over £160,000

Barndale Road, Mossley Hill, L18

Offers Over £150,000

• NO CHAIN • Well Presented Throughout • Highly sought After L18 Location • Three Bedroom Terrace

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Rathbone Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers over £120,000

Offers In The Region Of £110,000

• 2 Bedroom Mid Town House • Converted Loft • Immaculate Throughout • Well Presented Gardens

Caithness Road, Mossley Hill, L18

£279,950

• Four Bedroom EXTENDED Semi Detached • Outstanding Property Throughout • High Specification Finish • Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, L25

Erica Park, Netherly, L27

Offers over £380,000

• 4 Bedroom Semi Detached • Outstanding Throughout • Modern Kitchen • Conservatory

Mather Avenue, Mossley Hill, L18 • 4 Bedroom Detached Property • Good Size Lounge • Dining Room • Modern Kitchen

£465,000

Heathfield Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers over £265,000

North Drive, Wavertree, L15 • Stunning Double Fronted Period Property • Superb decorative order throughout • Five double bedrooms • Three reception rooms

Ranelagh Drive North, Grassendale, L19 Offers over £250,000

Shipton Close, Allerton, L18

• SUPERB DECORATIVE ORDER • Extended Semi-Detached Property • Three Double Bedrooms • Lounge/Dining Room

• 4 Bedroom Detached • Outstanding Throughout • Good Size Lounge • Dining Room

Barchester Drive, Aigburth, L17 • 4 Bedroom OUTSTANDING Detached • INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED • 4 Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Diner

£499,500

• 5 Bedroom Extended Detached • 3 En Suites and Family Bathroom • 3 Reception Rooms • Conservatory

• 5 Bedroom Mid Terrace • 2 Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Dining Room • Modern Bathroom

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Floral Wood, Aigburth, L17

Offers over £485,000

Offers over £380,000

Offers over £280,000

Elmswood Road, Aigburth, L17 • NO CHAIN • Two Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Highly Sought After Aigburth Location • Spacious Living Throughout

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£299,995

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Ullet Road, L17

£595pcm

• Two Bed Apartment • Ground Floor • Communal Garden

Victoria Road, L22

£525pcm

• 2 bed duplex apartment • New kitchen and appliances • Modern DG/GCH

£525pcm

Courtenay Road, L22

£650pcm

King Lake, L7 • Two bedroom duplex • Flexi furnished • On Street parking (no permit needed)

£595pcm

Little Heyes Street, L5

£475pcm

• 3 Bedroom Terrace • Two reception rooms • Yard to the rear

! T I T LE £650pcm

Halsall Lane, L37

£495pcm

• One bedroom • Modern kitchen • Communal gardens

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£850pcm

• 1st floor apartment • Off road parking • Communal garden

! T I T E L Carina Court, L17

Winstanley Road, L22

Southdale Road, L15 • Three bedroom character terrace • Central Wavertree location • Large rear courtyard

! T I T LE

• 2 bedroom apartment • Fitted wardrobes • Modern bathroom

• 2 Bedroom apartment • Private Parking • Stunning Views

£80 per week

• Four Bedroom Terraced Property • Family Bathroom • Close to local amenities

! T I T E L Leeswood, L22

Hawarden Avenue, L17 • 8 bedroom house • Fully furnished • Perfect for students or professional companies

£850pcm

Logfield, L19

£695pcm

• Three Bedroom • New Build • Driveway

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N £230,000

Martlett Road, West Derby

£200,000

Semi detached family home, entrance porch, hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms, bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating system, gardens, garage, EPC Rating E.

Gordon Drive, Broadgreen

£129,950

Avondale Road, Wavertree OIRO £125,000

No chain, two bedroom semi detached, hallway, lounge, kitchen/diner, family bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating system, gardens to front and rear, EPC Rating E

End terraced, entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating system, no ongoing chain, EPC Rating E

Extended family residence. Hall, cloakroom, two reception rooms, refitted kitchen, utility room off. Four bedrooms, bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating system, garage and gardens, EPC Rating C

Rupert Road, Huyton

N PR EW IC E

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Townsend Avenue, Norris Green £119,950

Colmore Road, Norris Green

No onward chain, mid terraced, suitable first time buy, entrance hall, lounge/diner, kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, garden to rear, driveway, GCH, DG, EPC Rating TBC

End of terrace, no onward chain, entrance hall, lounge, Kitchen, dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms, three being doubles and a family bathroom, gardens front and rear, EPC Rating C

Hans Road, Walton

Fieldton Road, Norris Green

Sandyville Road, Walton

£99,950

No onward chain, semi detached, suitable opportunity for a first time buyer. Hallway, lounge, dining room, three bedrooms and family bathroom, gardens, GCH system, DG, EPC Rating D

Stowford Close,Croxteth Park

£78,950

No chain, two bedroom modern style end of terrace, hallway, lounge, kitchen, family bathroom. Externally the property has front and rear gardens. EPC rating D

£110,000

£71,950

Mid terraced, kitchen, bathroom, hallway, lounge, dining room, three bedrooms, gas central heating system, ouble glazing system, yard to rear., EPC Rating D

£59,950

No chain, suitable investment opportunity, semi detached in need of some updating. Lounge, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom. GCH system, Dg, gardens, EPC Rating E

Stainburn Avenue, Norris Green £59,950

Beversbrook Road, Norris Green £52,000

Mid terraced, two reception rooms, kitchen, three double bedrooms, family bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating system, no ongoing chain, EPC Rating TBC

No chain, garden terraced, suitable investment opportunity or first time home. Lounge, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and bathroom, gardens to front, side and rear, EPC Rating D

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£150,000

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Two Bedroom Triplex Apartment 75% Shared Ownership En-Suite Bathroom EPC - E

We are pleased to offer this three storey apartment in the ever popular development of Old Haymarket. It boasts two great size bedrooms and en-suite to master.

Two Bedroom Apartment Good Size Terrace Secure Allocated Parking EPC - C

£79,950

We are pleased to offer this first floor apartment located just off Tithebarn Street. Along with two double bedrooms and good size living area the apartment also benefits from a large terrace.

£95,000

£99,950

Baltic Square

Commutation Plaza

Liberty Place

Chancellor Court

• One Bedroom Apartment • Fifth Floor • Open Plan Living/Kitchen • EPC - B

• One Bedroom Top Floor Apartment • 75% Ownership • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - C

• One Bedroom Apartment • City Centre Location • Secure Allocated Parking • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • Adjacent to Women's Hospital • Open Plan Living/Dining Room • EPC - C

£104,950

£115,000

£120,000

£134,950

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The Reach

Bridpoint

Heysmere Court

• One Bedroom Apartment • Exposed Brickwork And Beams • Timber Decked Balcony • EPC - D

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Popular and Convenient Location • Timber Decked Balcony • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Central City Location • En-suite Shower Room • Close to Lime Street Station

• Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Allocated Parking • EPC - B

£139,950

£140,000

£159,950

£235,000

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The Anchorage

Abbey Building

Waterloo Warehouse

• Two Bedroom Fourth Floor Apartment • Balcony • Secure Allocated Parking • Views over the Docks

• Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment • Docklands Location • Views Over The Liverpool Marina • Allocated Parking • EPC - C

• Two Bedroom Loft Style Apartment • City Centre Location • Stunning Features • EPC - E

• Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Secure Allocated Parking • En-suite Shower Room • EPC - E

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£775pcm

Quebec Quay We are delighted to offer this purpose built student apartment, benefits from modern ensuite shower room, kitchenette with two ring hob, mini fridge and storage. Last one available.

£475pcm

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Fully Furnished to high standard • Allocated Parking • Juliet Balcony

£560pcm

We are delighted to offer this spacious two bedroom ground floor apartment located on Quebec Quay the property has two large bedrooms and spacious living space

£600pcm

£650pcm

Shandon Court

Coronation Avenue

Staten Court

Smithdown Road

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • City Centre Location

• Two Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Wallasey

• One Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Allocated parking

• Three Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Easy Transport Links

£675pcm

£725pcm

£750pcm

£950pcm

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Sir Thomas Street

Eden Square

Waterloo Warehouse

• Two Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Popular Ropewalks district

• Three Bedrooms • Un-Furnished • Central Location

• Two Bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Allocated Parking

• Large Two Bedroom • Fully Furnished • Character Property

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Sales: 0151 330 5333 Manhattan Place, Madison Square, L1

£104,500

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• Fourth Floor • Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge & Balcony • EPC C £85,000

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£94,000

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£115,000

£139,950

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Lettings: 0151 330 5321 Quebec Quay L3

£750pcm

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£600pcm d ce du Re

• Two bedroom apartment • Fourth floor • Furnished South Ferry Quay L3

• Spacious kitchen • En suite to master bedroom • EPC B £1100pcm

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• One bedroom apartment • Second Floor • Furnished £700pcm

Waterloo Quay L3

• Open plan living area • Highly desirable location • EPC C £695pcm

The Reach L3

Golders Green L7

• Two bedroom apartment • Third floor • EPC C £550pcm

Kings Dock Mill L1

£550pcm

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• Two bedroom apartment • Third floor • EPC C £550pcm

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0151 428 3647 FEATURED PROPERTY: Fawley Rd, Calderstones, L18 Large detached 3-4 bed character property situated on a lovely corner plot in the Calderstones area. The property features gardens to three sides plus off road parking for two cars and has huge potential to be a fantastic large family home. It occupies a semi-secluded position that is well placed for access to the nearby amenities at Booker Avenue and Allerton Road. There is popular local schooling, nearby open space and recreational amenities available at Calderstones Park. The property is in need of some modernisation, but with renovation and possible extension it has the potential to be an exceptional 4 or 5 bedroom house.

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HIllfoot Avenue, L25

Cresttor Rd

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£400,000 OIRO • 3-4 bed detached property • Corner plot • 2 reception rooms • Large rear garden • Great location • Very well priced • Some modernization needed • Excellent extension potential • No onward chain

Curlew Grove, L26

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£290,000

£265,000

£240,000

£230,000

£229,950

£190,000

• Investment property • 7 units plus freehold • Yield = 11.5%+

• 3 bedrooms • Large garden • Potential to extend

• 4 bed detached • Large plot • Large extension

• 2-3 bed Penthouse Apt • Underground parking • Roof Terrace

• 4 bed detached • Quiet cul-de-sac • Conservatory

• 3 bed semi-detached • Corner plot • Renovation needed

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Linkstor Rd, L25

Rocky Lane, L6

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£185,000

£179,950

£174,950

£165,000

• 3 bed detached • Modern family home • No chain

• 3 bed semi-detached • Close to Woolton village • Modernisation required

• 5 bed end terrace • Investment opportunity • Over 12.5% gross yield

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• 3 bedrooms • Manicured garden • No chain

• 3 bed semi-detached • 2 reception rooms • Detached garage

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£147,500

£145,000

£144,500

£135,000

£127,000

• 2 Bed, 2 Bath Apt • Gated entry • Impressive grounds

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Riverside Dr, L3

Almond Court, L19

Linner Rd, L24

Grafton St, L8

Hale Drive, L24

£100,000

£94,000

£94,950

£89,950

£80,000

• 3 bed town house • Recently renovated • Spacious & modern

• 1 bed Apt • Off plan • Cash buyers only

• 2 bed bungalow • Large corner plot • Investment opportunity

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• 2 bed terrace • Extended • No chain

• 3 bed semi • Large double fronted • Low price for quick sale

Acrefield Rd, L25

Yew Tree Rd, L25

Lucan Rd, L17

Coventry Rd, L15

Queens Dr, L15

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£950pcm

£850pcm

£795pcm

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• 3 bed terrace • Loft conversion • Modern refurb

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• Duplex Apartment • 2 bedroom • Parking available

Aigburth Rd, L17

£550pcm • 2 bedroom Apt • Ground floor • Close to Lark Lane

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£550pcm • 2 bedroom apt • Fitted kitchen • Gated entry & parking

Livingston Dr, L17

£525pcm • 2 bedroom Apt • Ground floor • Close to Lark Lane

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Springwood Court, L19

Mirfield St, L6

£460pcm

£425pcm

£400pcm

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• Mid Terrace • 2 bedrooms • Low price PCM

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• Six Bedroom Semi Detached Property • Close to Sefton Park, Large Property • Over Three Storeys plus Cellar Rooms Two W.C’s, store room, EPC Rating C

£350,000

Allerton Road L18

• Three Bedroom Victorian Lodge • Two Reception Rooms, Off Road Parking • Garage, Sandstone Barn • Ideal for Conversion, EPC Rating E

£345,000

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• Four Bedroom Modern Style Detached • Hall, Lounge, Dining Room & Kitchen, • Downstairs WC, Attractive Gardens • EPC Rating D

£325,000

Charnley Drive L15

• Four Bedroomed Detached Property • Dining Kitchen, Large Conservatory • Utility Room,Four Bedrooms • Garage & Gardens, EPC Rating C

£275,000

Moorcroft Road L18

• Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms, DG & GCH • Gardens Front & Rear, Garage • Three Car Driveway, EPC Rating D

£249,950

Henley Road L18

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property • Lounge, Dining Room and Conservatory • Ofﬁce/Playroom. Kitchen, Garage/Utility • GCH & DG, EPC Rating Pending.

£237,500

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• Detached Three Bedroom Bungalow • Gardens Front,Side & Rear • Detached Garage, Driveway Parking • Conservatory, EPC Rating D

£225,000

Fieldway L15

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms, DG • Gardens Front & Rear • EPC Rating Pending

£189,950

Escor Road L25

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached House • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen • Conservatory, Off Road Parking • Garage EPC Rating D

£174,950

Hillfoot Road L25

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached House • Two Reception Rooms, GCH & DG • Front & Rear Gardens, Detached Garage • EPC Rating D

£159,950

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Mersey Cottages L19 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen • Large Rear Garden, Car Port • EPC Rating Pending

£140,000

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• Three Bedroom Mid Terraced Property • Three Bedrooms and Family Bathroom • GCH and DG, Rear Yard with Decked Patio • EPC Rating D

£139,950

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• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Gardens Front & Rear, Off Road Parking • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen Diner • GCH & DG, EPC Rating D

£129,950

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• One Bedroomed Second Floor Apartment • Hall, Lounge with Balcony • Communal Gardens and Parking, Some Upgrading Required, EPC Rating Pending

£89,950

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Barchester Drive, Aigburth

Yew Tree Road, Halewood

Clive Watkin are delighted to offer this 5 Bedroom Detached Family home located in the extremely popular area of Otterspool. The property offers spacious Living accommodation and is located on a very private road. A viewing is highly recommended

Clive Watkin are delighted to offer for rent this beautifully presented 3 bedroom semi detached house located in Halewood. The property briefly comprises of a separate lounge and Dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and 1 single and a bathroom.

£1650pcm

£850pcm

Alderson Road, Wavertree

Binns Road, Old Swan

Clive Watkin are pleased to offer for let this spacious 3 bed end terrace property in the popular area of Wavertree. The property briefly comprises of; Hallway leading to lounge, large dining room and the kitchen. Upstairs there is a bathroom with stand in shower, two double bedrooms and one single

Clive Watkin are pleased to present to let this 2 bedroom terraced house which briefly comprises of; Entrance hall leading to Lounge Through Diner, and a fitted kitchen. Upstairs there is a good sized 3 piece suite bathroom with shower over the bath and 2 double bedrooms.

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Crawford Avenue, Mossley Hill

Originally built as a four bedroom house this three bedroom property sits in a good size plot within a desirable area of L16. The house offers spacious living accommodation plus ample off road parking to front and a single garage. Viewing is highly recommended

Clive Watkin Are Delighted to present for let this beautifully presented 3 bedroom house. The property briefly comprises of, Hall leading to Lounge Through Diner, Fitted Kitchen, Modern Bathroom, two Double Bedrooms and one Single

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Kenmare Road, Wavertree

Clive Watkin are please to offer for rent this 2 bedroom apartment. The property comprises of a hall, lounge with feature bay window leading to a kitchen, stairs in lounge leading to mezzanine, dining room, study and storage space.

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Wood View Road, L25

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A superb extended semi detached house situated in a much sought after residential location. The accommodation comprises two large reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, conservatory, study, WC, three bedrooms, further bedroom converted into an en suite shower room and bathroom. Inspection is essential.

Reynolds Court, Vale Road,L25 A spacious two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment situated in a popular area of Woolton. The property has a large lounge/diner, modern kitchen plus two double bedrooms and a shower room. There is also a communal lounge and laundry, maintained communal areas and resident parking.

£385,000

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New Hutte Lane, L26

Truro Road, L15

A two/three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a popular area of L26. The property is set in good size lawned gardens also having ample off road parking to front which leads to a single garage. The accommodation comprises two sitting rooms, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.

A refurbished three bedroom terrace house situated within walking distance of Allerton Road. The property offers well presented and spacious living accommodation including two reception rooms, dining kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. To the rear there is an enclosed yard. Sold with no chain.

£159,950

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Kenmare Road, L15 A three bedroom terrace house situated in a popular area of Wavertree and within easy reach of both shopping facilities and schooling. The property offers spacious accommodation inclusive of two reception rooms, kitchen, conservatory and to the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.

£124,950

Grosvenor Road, L15 A well presented two bedroom terraced house situated within walking distance of Smithdown Road shopping facilities. The house offers a lounge through to a dining room, modern kitchen with appliances, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is a small enclosed yard to rear. No chain.

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Osborne House by Macbryde Homes was named the Show Home of the Year. Tim Saunders, financial controller, Macbryde Homes, says: “It’s fantastic. It’s a great honour for a great development. The team have all worked so hard and it’s a lovely site and a lovely area.” Runner up in the competitive category was The Elmswood by Elan Homes, which finished ahead of the third shortlisted show home, The Sunningdale at Summerhill Park by Redrow Homes.

Plus Dane Group dominated the shortlist for Best Affordable Home with properties at both Quarry Brook and St Gregory’s Gateacre included in the final three. Judges decided Quarry Brook was the Best Affordable Home of 2014, with the homes narrowly beating The Walbrook at Home by Countryside in partnership with South Liverpool Homes. Sandy Kelly, head of HomesHub at Plus Dane Group, says: “We are delighted to win the award and it’s recognition for an excellent regeneration scheme in Kirkby, working in partnership with Knowsley Council. It’s great to get recognition of the work we’ve put in to improving the area.” Katie Davis, development officer at Homeshub, adds: “It’s a mixed tenure scheme offering mixed income homes to the local people in the local area and it’s been very successful.”

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The prestigious Best Letting Agency award was chosen using mystery shoppers to rate every letting agency in Liverpool. The 2014 awards saw a first time winner in Abode, Allerton Road. Elizabeth Fell, lettings manager at Abode, says: “We’re absolutely delighted. We’ve worked our backsides off to make ourselves known within the property game not only in Crosby but in South Liverpool and I feel privileged to work with such experienced directors and I can’t wait for the next phase of what we’ve got to come. I really am delighted.” Andrew Louis city centre was named runner up and Keppie Massie, which won the award in 2013, and PLA Lettings were included on the four-strong shortlist.

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1. Guests wore glittering golden outfits to fit in with this year’s theme ✰ 2. Acorn Property Group had a table at the event ✰ 3. Guests at the Elan table enjoyed the night ✰ 4. Dominique Jones (Move Publishing) ✰ 5. The venue, Lutyens Crypt, looked the part ✰ 6. Davis Beyga Estates/Fine & Country guests arrive ✰ 7. Clare Jarvis (Redrow) with guest ✰ 8. RBS Corporate Banking ✰ 9. Members of the Abode team ✰ 10. Victoria Sharpe provided musical entertainment ✰

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1. A golden feast was on the menu ✰ 2. The PLA Properties team won the prize for the best dressed table ✰ 3. Helen and Wes Preston ✰ 4. Winning apprentice Liam Sargeant (Redrow Homes) with Peter Vella (Countryside) ✰ 5. Keppie Massie guests arrive ✰ 6. Stephanie Walker (Abode) celebrates award success ✰ 7. Attendees enjoyed the after party ✰ 8. Prestigious awards were presented to members of the industry ✰

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1. The 2014 awards celebrated a year of industry success ✰ 2. Guests at the Paul Crowley & Co table ✰ 3. Rachel Jeffries and Suzanne Dunne ✰ 4. The MSB Solicitors table ✰ 5. Abode picks up the Best Letting Agent prize ✰ 6. Redrow Homes ✰ 7. Stephanie Moreton with awards judge, Elaine Cunningham (Elaine Cunningham Interiors) ✰ 8. Hanna Fowler (Design Foundry) presented the award for Best Estate Agent Website ✰ 9. Dominique Jones, Catherine McCarthy and Natasha Young (all Move Publishing) ✰ 10. Abode celebrates awards victory ✰

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1. A lavish meal was served during the event ✰ 2. Century 21 guests ✰ 3. MSB Solicitors enjoyed a successful night ✰ 4. Harcourt Developments guests ✰ 5. The Move Publishing team with guests ✰ 6. Members of the Keppie Massie Residential team dressed for the golden occasion ✰ 7. Attendees from PLA Properties sampled the chocolate cigars on the menu ✰ 8. Tables had a luxurious golden touch ✰ 9. Macbryde Homes guests ✰

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1. Guests at the Countryside table ✰ 2. Keppie Massie attendees ✰ 3. Abode enjoyed a double celebration ✰ 4. A DJ kept the records playing during the glamorous after show party ✰ 5. Countryside guests partied on the night ✰ 6. Tom Kerwin (Move Publishing) with Phil Green and Anita Bullen (Aldermore) ✰ 7. The Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors table ✰ 8. Judge and host for the evening, Lesley Martin-Wright (Knowsley Chamber) ✰ 9. MSB Solicitors’ win is announced ✰

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HOME NEWS Groundbreaking at £150m Great Homer Street scheme Work has begun on the £150 million regeneration of Great Homer Street after Mayor Joe Anderson visited the site for a groundbreaking ceremony. The development is named Project Jennifer and will bring a Sainsbury’s supermarket, new homes, shops, car parking, a petrol station and a new market to the site. Liverpool City Council, which is delivering the project in partnership with St. Modwen, says it will create more than 1,000 jobs once work is completed. St. Modwen has set a target date of summer 2016 for completion of the scheme. Paul Batho, projects director at St. Modwen, says: “The commencement of main site works is a major landmark for the scheme and represents the substantial investment being made in the city. This significant milestone brings more than 10 years of work to fruition and is testament to the support for the project in the local area. We are now in a position to accelerate activity on site, with a view to delivering this major partnership regeneration project by summer 2016.” Mayor Anderson adds: “This is a day the local community has long waited for. Project Jennifer will transform this part of North Liverpool, providing much needed jobs, shops and homes as well as the new market.” The hoardings for the site were designed by pupils from nearby Notre Dame College and are designed to reflect the theme of community.

The new homes at Westmount Park

Stephen Prosser from St. Modwen, Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Councillor Malcolm Kennedy from Liverpool City Council.

QUICK SUCCESS FOR SPEKE DEVELOPMENT Countryside’s Speke development is enjoying quick success as more than a third of homes at the site have been sold since its summer launch.

SHOW HOME LAUNCH AT WESTMOUNT PARK Macbryde Homes celebrated the opening of a new show home at Vyner Road South with a champagne reception for guests at the Wirral development. The Marlow home at Westmount Park, one of 12 luxury properties being built at the development, was opened by Macbryde Homes chairman Simon Macbryde and his wife, creative director Ruth Macbryde. Invited guests were treated to champagne and canapés before being given a tour of the home. The founder of Wirral-based Park Foods, Peter Johnson previously lived at a family home on the site and attended the launch with his daughter to see the new development. According to Macbryde, the former Everton Football Club and Tranmere Rovers FC chairman was “delighted” with the results of the new luxury homes. Caryl Russell, sales manager at Macbryde Homes, says: “He was delighted to see that where once stood a much loved family home, new families will now be given the opportunity to live in a very desirable area in a luxury home that blends seamlessly with the prestigious properties that already line the leafy road.”

Home at Central Way, which also achieved the runner-up title in the Best Affordable Home category at the Your Move Property Awards this month, has seen nine of its 28 two and three-bedroom properties come off the market. Just three months ago, Countryside unveiled the selection of open plan designs on offer at the site, including the two-bedroom Walbrook and the three-bedroom Weaver and Ashton homes, all of which are available through the government-backed Help to Buy scheme. Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside, says: “When we launched Home at Central Way we were confident that there was a local appetite for new and affordable homes. “Though there is a place for renting in the housing market, there is no doubting that would-be home buyers are seeking alternative options.” The show homes at Home at Central Way, Speke, L24 2SJ are open Thursday to Monday from 11am until 6pm. For more information contact 0151 909 3901.

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INDUST RY N EWS STRONG DEMAND AT HIGH STREET ESTATE AGENTS

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A Liverpool estate agent is celebrating early success after a property was rented within three hours of it being advertised. High Street Estate Agents’ branch on Aigburth Road opened its doors during the summer and has already recorded strong demand for its properties. Lynette Bray, lettings manager at the firm, says: “The lettings side of our business has been particularly pleasing. We have found that the demand for rental accommodation in the local area far outweighs the supply of readily available properties. One of our properties was snapped up in just three hours of being advertised.” The estate agent is now searching for more landlords to meet the extra demand for letting properties as well as expanding its sales portfolio with properties across Merseyside and beyond, including a selection of homes for sale in southern Spain. Lynette adds: “We approach 2015 with a sense of excitement and look forward to seeing the business continue to establish itself further in the property industry.” Demand for the firm’s mortgage advice has also increased, according to Lynette, who says they are “looking forward to developing that area of the business even further.” For more information contact High Street Estate Agents on 0151 329 2545.

BE Property has broken its record for new instructions and completions in 2014, and to celebrate has sponsored a local football team. The estate agent was approached by local under 12s football team Arncliffe Juniors FC and offered to support the club by helping it fund kits and match days. The team, which trains in Halewood and competes in the Belle Vale and Conference, plays in the area where BE Property operates and the estate agent says it is important to invest in the local community. Naomi Hardy, sales manager at BE Property, says: “Operating as an independent local business we felt that it was vital to integrate with the local community and give something back. “The team is currently are working its way up the league and celebrated a fantastic win last Sunday. We have got no doubts that it will do well and have a fantastic season.” The decision to sponsor the team comes as BE Property celebrates a record year of instructions and completions on Merseyside. Naomi adds: “This year we have broken our own records in terms of new instructions and completions and hopefully we will continue as a customer focused, prosperous estate agency.”

AGENT ‘WILL NOT GIVE UP’ EFFORTS TO SECURE INDUSTRY REGULATION FOLLOWING CALL TO MPS MPs have “missed the call” to introduce regulation in the lettings industry, according to a Liverpool agent.

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Peter Bellamy, managing director of Northwood Liverpool, has spoken out following the announcement that the government’s housing minister, Brandon Lewis MP has rejected plans to make Client Money Protection (CMP) schemes mandatory. SAFEagent is a consumer mark which denotes ‘safe’ agents that are covered by CMP schemes, which protect the money of landlords and tenants whilst it is in the custody or control of letting agents, and had called for the government to consider amending the Consumer Rights Bill to make the initiative mandatory for all lettings and management agents. However, a letter from the minister to

SAFEagent in response to the calls is said to have declared that “at this time, he has no plans to make CMP mandatory.” NorthwoodUK was a founder of SAFEagent and Peter, who leads the agent in Liverpool, says: "MPs and lobbying groups have been calling for better consumer protection for some time, yet when given the chance to introduce legislation they refuse to do so. It's such a shame that MPs, the very people empowered to legislate, have missed the call to introduce much needed regulation to our industry. However, we will not give up in our efforts to protect our customers." John Midgley, chair of the SAFEagent steering group, says: “We are disappointed that this key consumer protection measure looks set to be rejected by government and will continue with our campaign to which 3,000 lettings agent offices have already signed up.”

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INDUST RY N EWS Abode director gives apprenticeship talk Abode director David Burns visited Archbishop Blanch School’s sixth form to give a talk on careers in the housing industry and the agent’s apprenticeship opportunities. David talked to students about his own career history during the session before taking part in a question and answer session about the apprenticeship programme at Abode. Following the event, he says: “The reason

Abode does so much with apprentices is we feel not every bright individual goes to university. Some kids do their A Levels and feel university is not for them. We give them an opportunity to build a career with us.” Abode currently has four other apprentices at its Liverpool branches and David says the training is the same standard as a regular starter at the company. He adds: “The training programme is exactly the same.

“The apprenticeship lasts 12 months but if they are really good really quick, we will offer them full employment within the first year. We invest a lot of time and effort into their training so we want them to succeed.” David says he took part in the careers advice session because he is local to the area and wants to give something back.

CONTINUING SUCCESS PROMPTS EXPANSION FOR CITY AGENT Belvidere Church

Liverpool agent Sutton Kersh is expanding its team as it looks to build on a successful 2014. Having worked with local and national developers including Scott Homes and ECAM Properties to bring a redevelopment scheme and new build houses and apartments to the market, the estate and lettings specialist has just appointed new staff members across a number of departments and is continuing to recruit. Marketing manager Helen Goodwin recently joined the team, alongside additions to the residential sales, professional services and auctions departments. The firm is also currently seeking to appoint an experienced property manager to look after its growing block management portfolio. Commenting on the company’s continuing success, director James Kersh says: “Sutton Kersh is going from strength to strength every year with each department and branch growing in staff members and gaining

more market share.” The new year is already said to be looking bright for Sutton Kersh, as the redevelopment of Belvidere Church on Devonshire Road in L8 is among schemes proving successful for the city centre branch, and is already attracting potential buyers ahead of its completion in the coming months. With the scheme incorporating three-storey townhouses, a vicarage and a selection of apartments, Sutton Kersh’s city centre branch manager, James Howarth, says: “Having already sold the vicarage and a number of the town houses, we are receiving a number of enquiries from potential purchasers expressing their interest in viewing the apartments upon their completion in early 2015.” For more information about Sutton Kersh, log on to www.suttonkersh.co.uk

‘TRUSTED TRADER’ STATUS FOR LIVERPOOL GLAZING FIRM Walton Glass has achieved Which? Trusted Trader accreditation after fulfilling the strict criteria for the scheme. The Cherry Avenue-based family-run firm initially asked to take part in the scheme, before being visited by the consumer body as it began its “rigorous assessment”. Having run checks on the glazing business, which has been trading for more than 30 years, the Which? Trusted Trader team also spoke to 10

previous customers about the service they had received from Walton Glass. Having finally been awarded the ‘Trusted Trader’ status, Walton Glass’ managing director, Peter Woolley says: “It’s a very reputable accreditation and I’m really happy we’ve got it as it’s been a lot of hard work. “We’ve been in business for over 30 years and we’re one of the good guys.” The endorsement scheme, which recognises reputable and trustworthy traders, entitles accredited businesses to display a Which? Trusted Trader logo and also includes them in a Which? directory of trusted traders. Your Move 53

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Who lives here? Ropewalks’ residential offering is a popular choice amongst young professionals and students, mainly due to the proximity to Liverpool’s nightlife and cultural attractions and nearby university campuses, although families do choose to settle here. There are a number of primary schools within walking distance, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Pleasant Street Primary School and LIPA Primary School. However, with the proliferation of one and two-bed apartments, a family might be hard pushed to ﬁnd anything bigger.

Living & working As well as being in walking distance from all city centre locations, Ropewalks also offers good transport links for workers commuting further aﬁeld. Liverpool Central train station is

the closest with Merseyrail links and Paradise Street bus station is a stone’s throw away, while mainline rail connections at Liverpool Lime Street are also accessible with a relatively short walk.

Amenities In terms of amenities, the Ropewalks area is close to several supermarkets, including a Tesco Superstore on Hanover Street, and renowned world food retailers including Mattas International Food Store and the Chinese supermarket Chung Wah. Also, you have every type of cuisine on your doorstep so if cooking isn’t your thing, you may never go hungry again with the choice of eateries.

Up and coming area Following the recently completed transformation of the landmark Scandinavian Hotel to create

The Ropewalks district of Liverpool, encompassing Bold Street, Seel Street and Duke Street to name a few, is an interesting and historic part of the city centre. Taking its name from Liverpool’s shipbuilding days when rope was lain down on the long, straight streets to the docks, the area is now within a World Heritage site which puts it on par with the Pyramids and the Great Barrier Reef. But what does the area have to offer for would-be residents?

Downing’s student accommodation complex, The Arch, Ropewalks is still in the sights of developers. While X1 is getting to work on the construction of its Seel Street apartments for students and graduates, Liverpool City Council has applied to the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage for funds to help regenerate derelict and vacant buildings in the Chinatown and Ropewalks areas. In total, this could lead to around £2.1 million in funding for the area and support the refurbishment of 14 addresses, with the creation of nine individual residential units. There are proposals for Grenville Street. The Iliad Group, responsible for the East Village development, wants to create a private residential development, turning the site into housing and creating a community space.

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PRIME PROPERTIES Due to the nature of the buildings in Ropewalks homes are predominantly apartments, ranging from one-bedroom to 14bed (student) apartments. Efforts have been made to preserve the historical features in the district, so you can expect cobbled streets and the refurbishment of beautiful Georgian properties into apartment buildings and ofﬁces, making Ropewalks a very attractive area of the city. If historical buildings are not your thing though, Ropewalks does incorporate modern developments too, including the likes of Elysian Fields and East Village, both off Duke Street. East Village encompasses the idea of an ‘urban village’ and boasts 250 apartments along with a variety of restaurants. Meanwhile Elysian Fields provides an example of the spacious luxury apartments on offer in the area.

AVERAGE PRICES one-bedroom

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“We share a two-bed apartment in Ropewalks. It’s a great area, there’s always something happening and there are lots of good restaurants. All the people are really lovely too.”

“I like Henry Street, it’s quieter than Duke Street because it doesn’t have clubs and pubs and it’s quite safe. The building complexes are safe. I live in a two-bed apartment with my little boy. All I think is missing is that the council should provide more for the children, like a playground.”

“As a student, it’s a really nice place to live. I share a two-bed apartment with a friend. It can get rowdy on a Saturday night but in the week it’s ﬁne. It’s quite a professional area too, which makes it nice.”

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Since making their big break on 2012’s X Factor, Union J have been busy making smash hits, Hollywood ﬁlms and even their very own dolls! With the much awaited second album set for release in the coming weeks and a big Liverpool performance at this year’s forthcoming Radio City Christmas Live concert, we had a chat with member JJ Hamblett to talk all things Union J!

INTERVIEW BY JENNIFER CHAMBERLAIN

In a few weeks you’re releasing your second album. Are you excited? Really excited yes! This is our second album and we’ve written 50% of it, so it’s been a little bit more us this year. We’re really excited and so proud of this album and hopefully everyone else will be too. Do you share the writing between the four of you? How does it work? Yes we do. We just go into the studio two at a time which is a good way to do it, but we all get a chance to write. You guys have really been involved with charity work since you formed as a fourpiece. What’s been your favourite event? Ahhh! That’s a really difficult question, it’s really difficult. I think it would definitely have to be the Pride of Britain awards. Going to that is so emotional but amazing because for once

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It’s just great to know that we’ve got such a strong fan base and it really shows on social networking sites. Having Twitter and things like that is a great way to get people involved on the other side of the world.

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it’s not just celebrities getting recognition. It’s for the general public who have actually done stuff behind the scenes. They’ve done some amazing charity work, so it’s great for them to get the recognition they deserve. Have you been tuning in to this year’s series of X Factor? Who is your favourite to win? I have yes. Do you know what, it’s very difficult but I think at the moment Fleur East is really standing out. I think it’s still quite difficult to decide but in the next couple of weeks someone will really stand out as a clear winner. I’m backing Fleur! You’re going to be performing at the Radio City Christmas Live concert with the likes of 5 Seconds of Summer and The Saturdays. Is there a rivalry between you and other boy bands like 5 Seconds of Summer? Yes, we are coming to Liverpool! No, there isn’t any rivalry - we love the boys! We’re also touring with The Vamps next year and they’re featuring on our new song, ‘You Got It All’. We don’t see it like that. We feel like we’re different enough from everyone else anyway, especially on this album. I think people will recognise us as a totally different band to anyone out there, so I think it is fine. It’s good to support each other

as well – we wouldn’t want it to get nasty! You featured in Kick-Ass 2 as yourselves. How was that? Would any of you like to go into acting? To be in a Hollywood film is amazing. We were huge fans of the first one so when we got asked to be in it, it was crazy. And yes, I would love to go into acting and in fact, it was my dream before the band. I’d love to act so if I wasn’t in Union J I’d still be chasing that dream. So you’d be on the big screen if you weren’t in the band! What would the other guys be doing? Well, I used to be a jockey before the band so I think I’d still be working with race horses as well. As for what the other boys would be doing, Jaymi… I don’t know what Jaymi would be doing, working in a theatre probably. I think Josh would be working in his last job which was in an office and George would be at Costa coffee! You have a very loyal group of fans. How does it feel to be able to tweet something and see it receive thousands of favourites? Do you have competitions between you to see who can get the most retweets or favourites?

It’s amazing! It’s just great to know that we’ve got such a strong fan base and it really shows on social networking sites. Having Twitter and things like that is a great way to get people involved on the other side of the world. Twitter is an amazing thing to have and we’re very lucky to have come into the industry at 100% the right time for it. We don’t really have any competitions. It’s great to see that when you do tweet something you get a couple of thousand retweets. We’re very lucky to have that level of support. You have your own dolls. What do you think of them and who has the most/least realistic doll? I think the dolls are absolutely incredible. Vivid did such an amazing job, they’re so good. I couldn’t say that any of them don’t look like us but Jaymi has changed his hair dramatically since the doll came out. He was blonde but he’s changed it a lot, shaving it and doing all kinds of different stuff to it so, at this present moment, he probably looks the most different to his doll. I think George’s doll is great but to be honest all of them are really realistic - bar Jaymi’s hair!

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SANDWICHES There is no shortage of sandwich shops in Liverpool to visit on your lunch hour, but if you’re looking for a freshly made, value for money and filling sandwich then look no further than these three.

WORKING LUNCH Out to Lunch 2-4 Chapel Street, L3

Out to Lunch has been serving sandwiches to the hungry Old Hall Street workers since 1989. Queues from its Tithebarn Street shop were commonplace and even the swanky new premises opposite Moorfields Station can fill quickly. Handmade sandwiches of all shapes and sizes, as well as soups, salads and hot drinks make this a lunchtime winner – and as they’re made in front of you, they can be made to your exact requirements.

SPEND SOME DOUGH Baltic Bakehouse 46 Bridgewater Street, L1 The artisan bakery in the Baltic Triangle is no longer a hidden gem; it seems everybody knows about the handmade sour doughs, breakfast butties and delicious sticky buns on offer. Follow the company’s Twitter and Facebook pages to get day-by-day updates on fresh lunch sandwiches with bread straight from the oven and only the best ingredients for fillings.

NEAT TREAT EAT Liverpool ONE, L1 Nestled in Liverpool ONE among a host of cafes and coffee shops, EAT stands out because of the quality of the food and the range of sandwiches on offer. EAT offers an extensive selection of sandwiches, wraps and baguettes that are all made on site. In fact, the shop prides itself on never offering a pre-packed sandwich shipped in from elsewhere. For something warming this winter, a range of toasties and ‘hot flats’ are also available.

BARLEY AND BEANS 17 Hatton Garden, L3 Moose Café on Dale Street has gone from cult hit to popular breakfast diner, with queues often stretching out of the door. So it is no surprise to see other venues springing up to take advantage of the clear demand for filling breakfasts at decent prices. The latest to arrive is Barley and Beans in Hatton Garden, perfectly located to take advantage of the large student population and the nearby business district. It offers comfortable, soft seating, a massive TV screen showing the latest sports and over half the menu given over to breakfast, including plenty of pancakes and eggs cooked in every way imaginable. It may seem confusing therefore, that myself and my dining partner visited on a wet and windy Thursday evening, when the lights had been dimmed, candles had been placed on the tables and the bar was gearing up to serve a variety of cocktails. However, the team at Barley and Beans says the diner is all things to all people, from morning to night it promises to feed you and help you relax at all

REVIEW BY STEPHEN HURRELL

times of the day. It’s the little things in Barley and Beans that impress; the large bowl of pistachios (£1) to nibble before the meal, the stylish salt and pepper shakers and the immaculately presented Amaretto sour cocktail (two for £7.50). A spot of eavesdropping on nearby tables confirmed we weren’t the only ones considering choosing an all-day breakfast option but eventually I plumped for the chickpea, mushroom and butternut squash burger (£7.25). It was almost impossibly tall with fresh salad ingredients and generous helpings of goats’ cheese and caramelised onions, all served with delicious chunky chips in a mini metal basket. My date chose the Caesar salad (£7) and was confronted with a huge plate. There was plenty of succulent chicken and it was seasoned and presented well. Throughout the visit the attention to detail in the cooking stood out. Each

ingredient was finely balanced and it never felt stodgy or processed, which you can often find at these prices. So impressive was the quality of the food at Barley and Beans I returned a week later to sample the vegetarian breakfast (£6.25) – one of the best in the city thanks to its use of wonderfully salty, chewy halloumi in place of the usual faux-meat options. My companion tried the greasefree full English (£6.75), which was cooked to perfection and once again offered excellent value. While the cocktails clash slightly with the relaxed atmosphere and all-day breakfast focus of Barley and Beans, the diner is a hidden gem in the city’s breakfast (and lunch) offering. Staff are happy to stop and have a chat, the little extras such as chocolate-covered peanuts at each table, and quality of the cooking set it apart and ensure this is a venue I will return to time and time again.

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GO LIVERPOOL CONTENTS DECEMBER

2014

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s Liverpool once again provides a host of events and activities to get the festive season in full swing, we’re bringing you another jam-packed edition of the Go Liverpool guide to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun. From traditional pantomimes and Santa’s Grottos, our Kids’ Pick page serves up plenty of seasonal family entertainment, while our listings and Previews sections provide the best of the city’s music, theatre, arts and ﬁlm offerings and more. And of course, as Christmas and New Year provide the ultimate time to party, we highlight some of the biggest dance and club nights that are set to take place.

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71 Kids’ Pick Festive family fun 73 Go Guide Shows and events throughout December 75 Event Liverpool ONE launches this year’s Ice Festival 77 What’s In Store Retail round-up 78 Lifestyle News New festival Liverpool Loves gets set to celebrate the city 81 Event The Paul Crowley and Co team’s race day reward

82 Previews Cultural highlights for the coming month 85 Go Dance & Club Nights Liverpool’s nightlife listings 86 My Favourite Pantomime star Leanne Campbell shares her favourite things

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• TH I N GS TO D O W ITH A YO UNG FA MILY • LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

29 November – 17 January, Everyman

After a hiatus at the Playhouse, the Everyman’s Rock ‘n’ Roll panto is back in its spiritual home and this year’s performance is ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. We all know the story of Little Red and the big, bad wolf, but this year it seems that it’s the wolf who should be scared! What could Red possibly be up to? Tickets from £12-£26.

RUDOLPH ON HOPE STREET

20 – 22 December, Philharmonic Hall

Get into the Christmas spirit with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and a concert full of your favourite festive songs. Sing along with the orchestra and the children’s choirs and pop along early to meet Rudolph’s reindeer friends outside the Philharmonic Hall. Starts at 2.30pm. Tickets £13 - £16 for adults, £8 for children.

SANTA’S MAGICAL GROTTO

15 November – 23 December, St. George’s Hall

One of the best grottos in the city is back for another year, but this time with a twist. The fairytale author Mister Grimm is joined by all manner of goblins, gnomes and yetis who will help the children to find Santa Claus. Pre-bookable and fast track tickets are available. Every Saturday and Sunday until 23 December. Tickets from £7.

FESTIVE FUN

20 December, Victoria Gallery and Museum Bring your little Disney fans to the Victoria Gallery and Museum for two Disney film screenings, with ‘Frozen’ at 11am and ‘A Muppet’s Christmas Carol’ at 2pm. Come along dressed as your favourite Christmas character to enter the fancy dress competition with surprise prizes. Free entry.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WEEKENDS

29 November – 14 December, Speke Hall

For a Christmas outing with a twist, why not investigate the magnificent Speke Hall, all dressed up for a traditional Victorian Christmas? It’s putting a historical spin on the run up to the big day, with family activities, traditional Christmas carols and even a visit from Father Christmas himself. Every Saturday and Sunday until 14 December.

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30 December, Haydock Park Racecourse

Bring the whole family to Haydock Park for the Winter Wonderland Family Fun Race Day. There’s racing for the adults, and a jam-packed day of entertainment for the children, including bouncy castles and funfair rides. Under 17s go free.

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Saturday Night Fever, Empire Theatre, Enjoy some musical escapism and boogie the night away with Tony Manero in Brooklyn discotheques.

David Gray, Philharmonic Hall, David Gray is taking his indie-rock style to music halls up and down the country, including a stop off in Liverpool, with the arrival of his 10th studio album ‘Mutineers’.

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04 LJMU Leopards vs Manchester Metros, ice hockey at Silver Blades Ice Rink, Widnes, If you’re into winter sports, take a trip out of the city centre to the Silver Blades Ice Rink in Widnes for the North West Winter Varsity match between LJMU Leopards and the Manchester Metros. One of the biggest games of the season, bring your war paint and get ready to cheer on your team.

‘Our Life on Ice: In Conversation with Torvill and Dean’, St George’s Hall, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are promoting their autobiography ‘Our Life on Ice’, with a theatre tour, where they will chat to fans about their careers and their lives, away from the tabloid stories that have followed them for the past 30 years.

Russell Watson ‘A Candlelight Christmas’ Liverpool Cathedral, The nation’s most popular classical artist, Russell Watson, brings his Candlelight Christmas tour to Liverpool Cathedral. He’ll be performing Christmas classics with a full orchestra.

Christmas Salsa Party under the Palms: the Latin Experience, Sefton Palm House, Work on those Christmas party moves with the Salsa Liverpool team and Moe Flex. All Salsa dance abilities welcome. 7.30pm - 12.30am.

20 A Very Merry Vintage Fair, The Atkinson at Southport, From the team at Pillbox that bring you Retro Sundays at Leaf, expect vintage clothing, homeware, gifts and Christmas treats.

Stephen Langstaff, The Epstein Theatre, The Liverpudlian singer-songwriter is taking a break from recording his new album to perform his soulful music at the Epstein Theatre. Support comes from a band of four siblings, Cattle and Cane.

18−20 John Bishop ‘Super Sonic’ tour, With jokes about married life, the pre-Facebook era and flying Ryanair, John Bishop is back in his hometown for three nights to make everyone laugh out loud.

26 Craig Charles Funk and Soul – The Shipping Forecast, Dance away the turkey sandwiches and excess chocolate with the best in funk and soul, brought to you by BBC Radio 6 Music’s very own Craig Charles.

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Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Erica Kemp, with Lady Mayoress, Rachel Plant

ICE FESTIVAL ARRIVES IN LIVERPOOL ONE

Isla, Rosie, and Sam with their mums, enjoying the parade

Lantern characters lit up the city centre

fairytale themed lantern parade and a spectacular fireworks display signalled the opening of the Liverpool ONE ice festival. Fairytale characters paraded through the streets of the shopping district and live music entertained guests before a spectacular finale on the Sugar House Steps to launch the 2014 festival, which includes a 30-metre ice slide, an ice rink, an Apres Café bar and an ice bar. Donna Howitt, marketing director at Liverpool ONE, says: “We are delighted to be welcoming the Ice Festival back to Liverpool ONE. It has always proved to be extremely popular with all of our visitors and it is great news that we have lots of new additions this year too.” The Ice Festival in Chavasse Park will be open until 4 January.

The fairytale parade featured striking costumes

The magical parade entertained crowds

The thrilling ice ride attraction

The popular ice rink has returned

A spectacular performance on the steps

Impressive puppets paraded through the streets

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A Magical Family Pantomime For All

X Factor Finalist

CHRIS MALONEY as Prince Charming

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NICOLA McALLISTER as Cinderella

SATURDAY 6TH - TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2014 KNOWSLEY LEISURE & CULTURE PARK, HUYTON, MERSEYSIDE

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Nook and Cranny reopened its doors last month and expanded into a new store on the popular independent shopping destination, Bold Street. Whilst browsing the new store, one product that caught our eye were these beautifully crafted fairy lights by Cable & Cotton (starting from £25). With these lights, it’s all about choice, you can create thousands of different combinations by interchanging the different colour balls and choosing your desired length. We think the fast approaching festive season is the perfect excuse to brighten up your home with these gorgeous lights.

Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock

Tate Liverpool’s latest exhibition Transmitting Andy Warhol brings together over 100 pieces of artwork from one of the most controversial and influential artists of the 20th Century. Famous for his fixation on celebrity culture, one band that certainly had more than their 15 minutes of fame were The Beatles. After viewing the exhibition, head to the Tate shop to find this Beatles print (£20), which is exclusive to Tate Liverpool for the duration of the exhibition. This would go down great with a Beatles fan or Warhol fanatic!

IMMORTELLE BEAUTY

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L’occitane, Peters Lane The Divine collection from L’Occitane is a firm favourite in beauty bags across the globe and it’s easy to see why, with its luxe packaging and patented anti-ageing ingredients from the legendary flower immortelle. Their bestselling anti-ageing product, Divine cream (£72) promises to give your skin vitality, glow and maintain your skin’s youthful appearance and it appears it lives up to its title as it continues to win endless beauty awards. Head to Liverpool’s L’Occitane to see this divine cream work wonders…just in time for a Christmas miracle!

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Mococo, Metquarter Mococo is fast becoming our favourite jewellery emporium; housing some of the biggest brands in jewellery design, including Pandora, Thomas Sabo, Tresor Paris and Swarovski, Mococo has a piece of jewellery for everyone. We love the creations of ChloBo; a brand inspired by the bohemian and beautiful island of Bali. The latest A/W collection, Starry Eyes, mixes the brand’s iconic silver jewellery with rose gold and textured faceted stones, making this collection a must have for some winter glitz! With prices starting from £30, ChloBo is the perfect gift idea this Christmas!

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This weekend sees the launch of Liverpool’s Christmas Market – with stalls set to transform two of the busiest streets in the city centre into a picturesque festive bazaar – and a Christmas shoppers’ paradise. But it’s not just Lord Street and Church Street that will play host to seasonal stalls this year – across the city there are a multitude of Christmas markets and events taking place making it easier than ever to get through your shopping list and bag yourself some yuletide treats.

HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS The Bluecoat Quarter Christmas Bazaar, The Bluecoat, School Lane, L1 22 November The boutiques surrounding The Bluecoat’s courtyard and garden come together for this fabulously festive event. www.thebluecoat.org.uk Tree Market, Camp & Furnace, Greenland Street, L1 29 November - 21 December A visit to the venue’s pop up Christmas tree shop will help bring some Christmas magic to your home. www.campandfurnace.com Little Crosby Christmas Market, The Well Barn, Little Crosby Road, L23 29 November A festive day of food, crafts and gifts from talented local businesses. Claire House Christmas Fayre, Thornton Manor, Manor Road, Thornton Hough, CH63 30 November Help an amazing cause and visit the spectacular Claire House Christmas Fayre, featuring a Christmas market, Santa’s Grotto, carols, and the famous Claire House Toy Stall. www.claire-house.org.uk Zoe’s Place Christmas Fair, Broughton Hall High School, Yew Tree Lane, L12 30 November Help support the incredible work the team at Zoe’s Place do at this fantastic Christmas Fair featuring stalls, raffles and a visit from Santa. www.zoes-place.org.uk Arts & Craft Market, The Old Police Station, Lark Lane 22 November & 13 December A creative and crafty market featuring a host of handmade fits from paintings to bath products. Christmas Market, Croxteth Hall, off Muirhead Avenue East, L11 7 and 14 December Join the spirit of Christmas past with festive stalls inside the atmospheric rooms of Croxteth Hall. www.liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/croxteth-hall

SCHOOLS HONOURED AT GLITTERING AWARDS The Educate Awards are returning to Liverpool Cathedral on 21 November and with 30 schools shortlisted for the prestigious accoldades, it promises to be the biggest and best to date. The annual ceremony, now in its third year, aims to shine a spotlight on the innovative education in Merseyside, celebrating the dedication of teachers, students and schools by looking beyond statistics and leader boards to acknowledge the hard work and creative energy that goes in to realising all varieties of triumphs inside the school gates. Categories include Outstanding Commitment to Sport, Eco Project of the Year, Spirit of Enterprise, SEN Provision, WOW Recognition and Teacher of the Year. The shortlist was released in October, after weeks of judging from an esteemed panel including Liverpool’s cabinet member for

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business, enterprise and investment, Councillor Gary Millar; Chris Walker, regional managing editor of Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales; Lesley Martin-Wright, chief executive of Knowsley Chamber; Mark Beedles, managing director of Connex Education; Andrew Pimbley of Claremont Farm and Wirral’s Farm Feast; and the education team at the respected Everyman and Playhouse Theatres. Kim O’Brien, executive editor of Educate Magazine, says: “In total we have 30 excellent schools shortlisted from across Merseyside. Each have shown tremendous innovation and passion, which can be seen through their inspiring projects and extracurricular activities. We’re excited to welcome all the shortlisted schools to Liverpool Cathedral on 21 November for what promises to be a wonderful night of celebration.”

ARGENTINEAN STEAK HOUSE HEADING FOR CASTLE STREET Argentinean restaurant CAU has confirmed it will open on Castle Street next year, promising “something very special” for fans of South American cuisine. The restaurant will move in to the ground floor of the Queen Insurance Buildings, and will be the chain’s first opening in the north of England. Charley Springall, marketing director at CAU restaurants, says: “At CAU our aim is to bring the flavour and diversity of Buenos Aires’ cuisine to Liverpool. Our Argentinean beef cuts are obviously something very special, but it’s the attention to detail and the ethos of making everything fresh on site that really sets us apart from the rest.” Fit-out will begin next year and the restaurant is scheduled to open in the first half of 2015.

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HOUSE OF CB TO POP UP IN CITY The cult luxury online dress store, House of CB will open a pop-up store on 29 November within Liverpool’s Metquarter. Having previously launched pop-ups in Newcastle and Leeds, the retailer will reside in the city for one year, with hope that it will become permanent if it proves a success. Ian Ashton, head of retail for House of CB,

says: “We chose Liverpool as our next pop-up because we already have a huge online presence in the city and the Liverpool girl is everything that a CB girl is. She is confident, glamorous and wants to look her best at all times”. A surprise celebrity will open the store and will be announced nearer the time.

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New festival to ‘showcase the brillliance’ of city’s culture A new three-day festival will take place in August 2015 celebrating all the city has to offer, from its cultural scene to its bustling business community. Going by the name of Liverpool Loves, the event is the brainchild of Debbie Boyd, director of Orb Events which helped pioneer the successful Brazilica and Liverpool Pride. We caught up with Debbie to find out more about what Liverpool Loves will bring to the city’s already vibrant calendar of events.

What prompted the idea for Liverpool Loves, and how long has it been in the pipeline? Two years ago I realised that since we lost the Beatles festival there wasn’t a festival that wrapped Liverpool up in a big shiny bow to promote the city nationally and internationally. That was in the back of my mind and, as work took over, it fell by the wayside. However, during the International Festival for Business (IFB), people strangely started following the Liverpool Loves account on Twitter, prompting me to look again at the plan from not only a cultural and food perspective but also a business perspective. In my opinion, the IFB was great for Liverpool but didn’t really touch on the wealth of fantastic businesses we’ve got in this city. I don’t think there’s enough opportunity for people to showcase themselves. Not only are we showcasing all of the city’s independents, social enterprises, community interest companies and small business owners; we’re also showcasing the brilliance of the cultural players we’ve got. What will the key cultural features of the festival be and who will be participating? We’re putting a circus big top on Pier Head and we’ve got some brilliant aerial performers and stuff like birds of prey performers. Cultural organisations are businesses as well, so there’ll be a good mix of nuts and bolts businesses along with the cultural businesses of the city. I think it’ll be really engaging. Then on the festival day, I’m working with up and coming musicians so we can showcase

unsung artists and give dance schools and people doing amazing things a platform to perform in front of a big audience who’ll probably never have heard of them before. Obviously there’ll be quite a lot of site animation. I was inspired by Glastonbury in the summer and I want Pier Head to be really dressed, colourful and engaging. I’m hoping it’s going to be very different from everything else in the city in terms of content and how it looks. Is it going to be a waterfront festival or will there be a presence elsewhere in the city? The title is a dream because Liverpool can ‘love’ anything. We had so many ideas of what we could deliver, such as ‘Liverpool Loves Nightlife’, ‘Liverpool Loves Education’ and Liverpool Loves Sport’. We hope to deliver all of these in the future or as part of a fringe event. At the moment we’re doing an open call for organisations to get involved and we want to make sure every area of our city is represented. What we’ve decided to deliver this time is not the be all and end all of Liverpool Loves. With it being the first event, we want to make sure we deliver titles with a wide appeal. Culture is wide in terms of appeal, food is a wide title and business was one of those things we thought was necessary. Well being is another part of the festival we feel passionate about, and will be the community activity part of the festival. Around the grassed area of Pier Head there’s going to be animation, tai chi by the River Mersey, dance classes and people getting involved from a community perspective.

TALKS TO HOLD FLYOVER EVENTS ON SUNDAYS Liverpool City Council is in talks with Friends of the Flyover to close Churchill Way in the city centre on Sundays for community events and festivals. The group says “proposals are being considered” to allow the team to stage further events such as the Flyover Fest which took place in July, attracting 3,000 visitors to the flyover to see plans for a market, allotment and community hub. The Friends of the Flyover team has also taken delivery of a flat-pack house that starred in London’s Design Festival. The Wiki-House is an open source project by the Building Centre to create a house that can be ‘printed

Is the festival for the Liverpool community to celebrate its strengths or is it about showcasing the city to visitors? It’s both. We’ve got to get our house in order and then when that’s a beautiful, really strong offering, there’s no reason why we can’t look to market this festival nationally and internationally. We’re legends in the world and there are still legs in creating something where people outside of the city will be interested to come and see what we’re about. We’ve got an international festival of music and an international festival of business but what about promoting Liverpool internationally as a package? What’s the long term vision? I think it should be a week-long event with fringe events throughout the city. We’re actually talking to Toxteth Fire Fit Hub about bringing the market from a big city centre festival perspective to support and promote events they’ll be doing under the banner of ‘Liverpool Loves Sport’. I’d also like to do some activities in North Liverpool and the outlying areas in the hope that we can support wider city initiatives. For instance, ‘Liverpool Loves Healthy Eating’ – there are lots of allotments and farmers’ markets, and this could all fit under the title of Liverpool Loves. I see this as a brand that can carry a lot of good initiatives for the city, not only in the centre but other areas to make them feel part of something.

off ’ the internet using a machine cutter and built in less than a week. It will be rebuilt in spring 2015 and, once complete, will be used as a pop-up event space and also a learning tool for the city’s social The Wiki-House will provide a pop-up event space housing, self-build, architecture and design industries. Steve Threlfall from Friends of the Flyover says: “The Wiki-House is a great way for us to provide a pop-up event space that community groups and businesses, as well as ourselves, can use.” The Friends of the Flyover team raised over £40,000 through crowd funding to complete a full feasibility study to pedestrianise the two-lane flyover and create an urban park and market similar to New York’s famous High Line scheme.

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Katie Johnson, Lucy Scott, Louise Devine, Megan Snape and Gill Smith Tracy Thompson, Paul Crowley, Michael Fogarty, Paula Satchell, Terry Moran and John McKenna

PAUL CROWLEY & CO REWARDS STAFF

taff at Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors were treated to an all-expenses paid trip to the races as a thank you for their hard work by the firm’s partners. The 80-strong entire team from the solicitors’ three Liverpool offices had a day out at Haydock Racecourse as a reward following an ‘important’ few months for the company. Paul Crowley, managing partner at the firm, says: “2014 has been an important year for the firm as we’ve undergone some restructuring and a period of reflection. This day out was our way of thanking our fantastic staff for their hard work, dedication and commitment throughout this time and we wanted to use it as an opportunity to tell the staff about our future plans for the company. We are all really looking forward to 2015 when the firm will undergo some exciting developments.”

Stacey McFarlane, Emma Entwistle, Michael Fogarty, Jennie Doyle, Nina Ely and Jason Smith

Andrea Walsh

Chris Smith and Emma Entwistle

Louise Devine and Mark Satchell

Lyndsay Clark, Stacey McFarlane, Alison Guy, Melanie Cooney, Linda Connolly, Emma Entwistle, Cathy Crowley and Jennie Doyle

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Paul Crowley & Co crew awaiting a winner!

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Liverpool: Beyond the Beatles FILM

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies FILM

IN CINEMAS FROM DECEMBER The Hobbit film series comes to a dramatic end as Bilbo and co are forced to engage in a war against an armed flock of combatants and Smaug to prevent them from acquiring a kingdom of treasure and obliterating all of Middle Earth. Rumour is, the battle scene is 45 minutes long so it may not be for the faint-hearted.

WINTER ARTS MARKET ARTS

CAMP AND FURNACE, 1 DECEMBER

he full-length feature explores and celebrates the dynamic contemporary music scene of Merseyside, grandstanding the fantastic work of many of the region’s stars of tomorrow, while also featuring in-depth interviews with some of the industry’s leading movers and shakers, including the heads behind Liverpool Music Week, Liverpool Sound City, and the band Stealing Sheep. The event is free but tickets are limited to two per person. For tickets go to www.seetickets.com

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ST GEORGE’S HALL AND DECEMBER The Winter Arts Market is now in its sixth year as Merseyside’s largest arts and crafts market. With more than 200 artists, designers and makers present offering an array of handmade gifts, you’ll be hardpressed not to find something for friends and family. There will also be kids-friendly craft workshops, performances and live music, so there will be something for everyone within the beautiful rooms of St George’s Hall. More information can be found at www.winterartsmarket.com

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN MUSIC

ACADEMY DECEMBER With an album produced by the team behind Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian, Catfish and the Bottlemen’s indie rock vibe has taken them from North Wales to New York and everywhere in between. Catch them at the O2 Academy before they get any bigger.

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Omid Djalili Iranalamadingdong COMEDY

EMPIRE THEATRE DECEMBER British-Iranian comedian and actor, Omid Djalili, brings his award-wining stand-up comedy to the Liverpool Empire. He’s broken records at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, acted in James Bond, Sex and the City, and Pirates of the Caribbean, and now this is your chance to see him live discussing themes of overcoming your fears, relationships, the perils of celebrity and getting older. Needless to say, this is not one to miss. For tickets visit www.atgtickets.com

SEX AND THE THREE DAY WEEK THEATRE

THE PLAYHOUSE DECEMBER – JANUARY A new comedy by Liverpool writer Stephen Sharkey comes home to roost at the Liverpool Playhouse for December. The play is based on Georges Feydeau’s L’Hôtel du Libre Échange, but set in Britain in the 1970s. When naughty neighbours check in at the Paradise Hotel, it becomes a night to remember for all the wrong reasons. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.everymanplayhouse.com

LIVERPOOL POETRY CAFE PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH PAUL MULDOON

Santa Dash FAMILY RUN

POETRY

THE BLUECOAT, 18 DECEMBER Paul Muldoon is an innovative and leading voice in poetry. He is currently a professor in humanities, as well as the chair of the Lewis Centre for the Arts and Princeton University and the poetry editor of the New Yorker. He has won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the T.S Eliot Prize.

CITY CENTRE DECEMBER Liverpool’s Santa Dash is the biggest festive fun run in the UK, and watching 10,000 runners, joggers and walkers take to the streets in fun Santa gear will bring a smile to even the most meagre of Scrooges. To make things even better, this is the 10th anniversary of the

event. Places are still available so it’s not too late to crack out your Santa suit and dash around Liverpool, all in the name of Christmas cheer.

Tickets are available from www.thebluecoat.org.uk

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CLUB NIGHTS

THE BEST CLUB NIGHTS IN TOWN

CLUB EVENTS COMING SOON DECEMBER 5/ Propella presents

Ejeca Northern Ireland DJ and producer Ejeca will lead the line-up for this night, hosted by Haus at Camp and Furnace. He’ll be joined on the bill by Piers Crozier, Kane&Briggs, Sam Baaziz and Tom Didds. Doors 10pm until 5am. Tickets £10.

CREAM BOXING NIGHT WHERE: Nation

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26 December

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6/ Chibuku presents

The renowned club will bring a packed line-up to the city for its final fling of the year, across all three of Nation’s rooms. Dutch star Laidback Luke will provide future house fusions, while Cream regular Eddie Halliwell will also feature on the bill along with the likes of Watermät, who is still riding high off the back of his Top 10 hit ‘Bullit’ and many more. From 10pm– 6am (last entry 1am). Tickets £32.50.

Food Music Tour Shadow Child, Kry Wolf and Makes No Sense will be the latest Chibuku guests as they bring sets to the Loft at Seel Street’s Arts Club. Meanwhile, Sigma + Justyce MC, Dimension and Focus will be taking over the venue’s Theatre for the night. Doors 11pm until 4am (last entry 11.30pm). Tickets £16.

11/ AbandonSilence & Chibuku present Four Tet (All Night Long) The one and only Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, will dominate the dancefloor during this special showcase in the Shipping Forecast basement. From 10pm until 3am, advance tickets are priced £10. 12/ VIVa Warriors

Laidback Luke

Warehouse Party Freeze celebrates nine years of putting on top club nights in the city with a sound spectacular at The Garage on Greenland Street. Steve Lawler will bring his VIVa Warriors party for their first solo show, and they’ll be joined by Nick Curly, Denney and Watermät

Freeze’s resident Jemmy. Doors 10pm until 6am (last entry 11.30pm). Tickets £18.50.

12/ Rawkus Seel Street venue, Arts Club plays host to another alternative, poppunk and hardcore party. Expect metal and hip hop to dubstep and alternative from 11pm until 4am. Tickets are £3 before midnight and £4 after.

26/ mUmU Boxing

Night Gary Beck will lead the line-up at this all-night festive special, taking place from 8pm until 8am at a venue that’s yet to be announced. The popular electronic, house and techno club night will also feature a special guest who’s still to be revealed, and Lee Rands. Advanced tickets £23.50.

31/ The Peoples

Balearic Disco presents ‘Turn This Mother Out’ NYE Party Welcome 2015 in style, as The Baltic Social hosts a night of Champagne, canapés and resident DJs. From 10pm until 3am, entry to the event is free.

31/ Garlands Bedlam

New Years Eve White Party Special Legendary Liverpool club Garlands promises a New Years Eve to remember, complete with a UV starlit, winter wonderland of snow storms. There’ll also be a specially commissioned countdown and blast off to see in 2015 at midnight. Doors 10pm until 6am.

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My favourite with...

LEANNE CAMPBELL Leanne Campbell is well known for waking up Liverpool as a host on Radio City’s Breakfast Show alongside fellow presenter Dave Kelly. However, having also starred on the stage and screen from an early age, she’s now getting set for another festive acting role in this year’s Liverpool Empire pantomime, Aladdin. Starring alongside Ray Quinn and Claire Sweeney to play Princess Jasmine, Leanne took a quick break from rehearsals to share a few of her favourites.

Favourite thing about Liverpool:

Favourite film:

The accent, we have the best accent in the world! It just makes me smile it's so warm and friendly. When you are away from home and you hear someone in the crowd speak ‘Scouse' it's like music to your ears. We have our own language don't we? I'm very proud of it.

‘What Lies Beneath’ with Michelle Pfeiffer. I love a good scary one.

Favourite musician: I love Musiq Soulchild. He's well worth a Google if you haven't heard of him, or search for him on YouTube. Listen to his song 'Just Friends', it's so catchy and it's my party piece. I sing it after a few wines in the company of my closest friends! I have had his album 'Aijuswanaseing' since about 2000 and I still listen to it. He's brilliant.

Favourite album: ‘Room 112’ by 112. I'm a mad RnB fan and it was the first gift my husband bought me when we started dating.

Favourite play or musical: I was lucky enough to see ‘Jersey Boys’ on Broadway this month. It's fantastic, the music is brilliant and it's so funny. I can’t wait until it comes to the Empire next year. Nobody danced in the aisles in New York but I bet we do in Liverpool!

Favourite career moment: Giving a local family £6,000 to pay for a life changing machine, that's the reason I got into radio. I used to hear things like that on Radio City when I was little and think that must be the best job in the world. We have just launched 'Mission Christmas' and the aim is to make sure every child in our area wakes up to a present on Christmas morning. Check out radiocity.co.uk if you want to help.

Favourite city: My city - nowhere else compares to Liverpool.

SEE LEANNE LIVE Aladdin will be performed on the Liverpool Empire stage from 13 December until 4 January. For tickets visit www.atgtickets.com/liverpool-empire

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