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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM / ISSUE 415 / 10 JUN – 23 JUN 2016

Standout statues

A walking tour of Liverpool’s public art

Back from the brink

Euro 2016

Breathing life into disused homes THE JAM EXHIBITION

BOLD BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Get behind England with a patriotic feast A TASTE OF CHEESE & CO

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*The Help to Buy Equity Scheme has specific terms and conditions and is subject to affordability criteria ass prescribed by the homes and communities agencyy. Subject to specific mortgage lender conditions and qualifications. Not N to be used in conjunction with another purchase assistance scheme. YOUR HOME MA AY BE REPO OSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPA AY YMENTS ON A MO OR RTTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON ITT. The specificcation shown is correct at the time of going to presss, dependdent on build stage and development. Bovis Homes is continually reviewing and updating the specification on all housetypes and therefore reserves the right to change specification details. For full details regarding currennt specification and finishess, for the plots you are interested in, please refer to our sales advisorr.

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER Welcome to the brand new issue of Your Move.

In our latest Hot Topic, we find out how councils around the city region and local enterprises are working to revive thousands of disused homes to provide further housing and breathe new life into neighbourhoods.

Plus, as this year’s Liverpool Biennial approaches with street displays amongst its brimming programme, we bring you a walking tour of the city centre’s vibrant collection of public art. Follow our trail to see some of the standout statues and sculptures which are here all year round.

If that’s not enough, we catch up with Nicky Weller – sister of The Jam frontman Paul – as the Cunard Building prepares to host a landmark exhibition about the band.

And as Euro 2016 kicks off, we show you where you can get behind the Three Lions by tucking into a traditional English feast.

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Market highlights Bold, beautiful homes to buy and let

28 ON THE COVER Hot Topic Breathing new life into disused homes across the Liverpool City Region 37 News Free tickets now available for Landlord and Property Show 2016 43 Property Perspectives Expert views and advice from industry insiders

LIVING 53 Interiors On the bench: sit down in style to watch a summer of sport 56 ON THE COVER Carving a Path A walking tour of the city centre’s standout sculptures 59 ON THE COVER Food & Drink Cheese & Co review and where to support the England team with a patriotic feast 60 Talent Nicky Weller, curator and sister of Paul Weller, on Liverpool’s forthcoming The Jam exhibition 62 Streetlife The city’s biggest and best events

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£320,000 TAVINGTON ROAD HALEWOOD L A prominent backdrop features alongside simple furniture and decorative touches to create an elegant look in this dining room.

The room is part of a wellpresented, five-bedroom modern and spacious detached property, which also benefits from a garage, off-road parking and front and rear gardens.

BE PROPERTY /

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STATEMENT PATTERNS BRING ROOMS TO LIFE IN THESE HOMES ON THE MERSEYSIDE MARKET

£720 pcm PAPRIKA DRIVE NORRIS GREEN L Vibrant colours are combined with eye-catching patterns to truly brighten up the décor which is largely made up of fresh-looking whites and creams in the bedroom of this newly built property.

The detached modern home, available to let, features three bedrooms in all as well as an open-plan kitchen and dining room with built-in down-lights.

CENTURY /

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

ÂŁ445,000 MATHER AVENUE ALLERTON L Seating adorned in striking fabric is a simple touch which really draws attention in this spacious lounge.

The stand-out furniture complements subtle hints of colour and contemporary features, which also work well alongside more classic fittings like the chandelier and fireplace.

The lounge is one of several communal areas in this fourbedroom detached property, which also includes an open-plan living space incorporating a living and dining room.

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ÂŁ475,000 INCE ROAD THORNTON L Statement walls are a focal point in several rooms of this fourbedroom detached home.

A bold and black pattern brings plenty of character without being overpowering in this double bedroom, which also features windows overlooking farmland, neat storage in the form of fitted wardrobes and simple wooden style flooring.

Elsewhere in the house large blooming roses liven up the walls of an otherwise neutral shower room.

ABODE /

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£675,000

£575,000

BEECH LANE, L18 Detached residence, five bedrooms, dining kitchen & utility room, drawing room, family room, EPC D

AIGBURTH ROAD, L17 Detached family residence, four bedrooms over two floors, open plan dining room, breakfast kitchen, EPC C

YEW TREE ROAD, L18 First floor apartment, two double bedrooms with balcony, open plan dining area, underfloor heating, EPC C

W NE

W NE

W NE

W NE

£750,000

Offers over

£550,000

HILLCROFT ROAD, L25 Detached house, four bedrooms, lounge, dining room, morning room, breakfast kitchen, EPC F

W E NERIC P

W NE

W NE

£279,950

£245,000

OIEO £230,000

£215,000

MENLOVE MANSIONS, L18 Purpose built apartment, two double bedrooms, living room to dining room, kitchen, balcony, EPC C

ELMAR ROAD, L17 Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen & utility area, bathroom, EPC awaited

BARNHAM DRIVE, L16 Semi detached, extended & improved, three bedrooms, extended rear lounge & dining room, EPC D

COURT AVENUE, L26 Mid town house, three bedrooms over two floors, lounge, open plan dining kitchen, cul-de-sac, EPC E

W E NERIC P

W E NERIC P

£174,950

£147,995

£90,000

£69,950

CRANTOCK CLOSE, L22 Extended semi detached, four bedrooms, lounge, dining room, conservatory, fitted kitchen, EPC C

YORK COTTAGES, L25 Mid terraced cottage, two double bedrooms, undergone recent refurbishment, EPC D

WOODCROFT ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, family bathroom, no chain, EPC C

HEATHGATE AVENUE, L24 Mid town house, in need of some modernisation, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, EPC C

W E NERIC P

£65,000 WOODSOME PARK, L25 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan lounge to kitchen, bathroom, Electric heating, DG, EPC C

£55,000 CANTERBURY STREET, L19 Mid terraced, in need of modernisation, three bedrooms, open plan lounge to dining room, EPC D

£50,000 STRATHCONA ROAD, L15 Mid terrace, in need of upgrade, two bedrooms, open plan lounge to dining room, kitchen, EPC D

PUBLIC NOTICE 17 Kirkbride Lawn, Liverpool, L27 5RE. We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £62,000. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place. EPC D

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W E NERIC P

W NE

W NE

£899,950

£205,000

£159,950

£155,000

RUMFORD PLACE, L3 Stunning triplex penthouse apartment, spectacular city & river views, three/four bedrooms, EPC TBC

WATERLOO ROAD, L3 Duplex apartment, spacious accomodation, no chain, two generous sized bedrooms, listed building

HUSKISSON STREET, L8 First floor apartment, two bedrooms, some original features retained, balcony, permit parking, EPC D

CANNING STREET, L8 Duplex apartment, second/third floor, three letting rooms, reception room, fitted kitchen, EPC TBC

W NE

W NE

£145,000

£140,000

£127,500

£125,000

RUMFORD PLACE, L3 Fifth floor apartment, popular & convenient city centre development, two double bedrooms, EPC C

PARK LANE, L1 Purpose built apartment, two double bedrooms, no chain, secure communal parking, double glazed, EPC D

HENRY STREET, L1 Third floor apartment, no chain, two double bedrooms, popular & convenient development, EPC B

WALSH CLOSE, L3 Mid town house, three bedrooms, front & rear gardens, driveway parking, EPC C W NE

W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

OIRO £112,000

£110,000

£102,500

SEFTON STREET, L3 1st floor apartment, no chain, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, allocated permit parking, EPC D

WOOD STREET, L1 Stunning one bedroom apartment, fantastic city & river views, 5th floor, balcony, double glazed, EPC B

EXCHANGE STREET EAST, L2 First floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, modern fitted kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC C

GRESHAM STREET, L7 Traditional mid terraced house, three double bedrooms, well presented throughout, EPC C

£94,950

£87,500

£85,000

£72,950

BELLAMY ROAD, L4 End terraced property, three bedrooms, well presented throughout, through lounge, conservatory, EPC D

OLD HAYMARKET, L1 First floor apartment, one double bedroom, 75% shared ownership, balcony, open plan living room, EPC C

CROSSHALL STREET, L1 Duplex apartment, lower ground floor & ground floor, investment opportunity, one bedroom, EPC E

DALE STREET, L2 Studio apartment, no chain, popular city location, full height sash windows, central heating, open plan, EPC F

W NE

W E NERIC P

£120,000

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W NE

W E NERIC P

W NE

W NE

£185,000

£180,000

£164,995

NORSEMAN CLOSE, L12 Detached house, four bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC awaited

ALVANLEY ROAD, L12 Sxtended semi detached house, three bedrooms, dining room & extended lounge, kitchen, EPC awaited

GRENADIER DRIVE, L12 Detached house, three bedrooms-master en-suite, lounge, open plan dining kitchen, EPC C

ROEMARSH CLOSE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, open plan kitchen diner, office & utility room, bathroom/wc, EPC C

£144,950

£137,500

£122,995

£119,950

MELWOOD DRIVE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, open plan lounge & dining room, kicthen, conservatory, EPC D

ELMTREE CLOSE, L12 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, front & rear gardens, EPC D

SANDYVILLE ROAD, L4 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC awaited

HAZELHURST ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited

W NE

W NE

W E NERIC P

£235,000

W NE

W NE

W E NERIC P

W E NERIC P

£94,950

£84,995

£79,995

£79,995

TOWNSEND AVENUE, L11 End terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & sitting room, extended dining kitchen, wet room/wc, EPC D

STANLEY PARK AVE SOUTH, L4 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC D

HURLINGHAM ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited

BRANSTREE AVENUE, L11 Mid terraced house, lounge, dining kitchen, three bedrooms, refurbished, bathroom/wc, EPC C W E NERIC P

W NE

W E NERIC P

W E NERIC P

£79,950

£69,995

£45,000

£35,000

ROCKWELL ROAD, L12 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & kitchen, store room, bathroom/wc, gas central heating, EPC E

OXTON STREET, L4 Mid terraced house, lounge/dining room, modern kitchen, gf bathroom/wc, three bedrooms, EPC D

HOLBECK STREET, L4 Terraced house, two bedrooms, through lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D

WALTON VILLAGE, L4 Terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, bathroom / w.c, double glazed windows, EPC TBC

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£1,300pcm

£950pcm

£950pcm

£700pcm

SOUTH FERRY QUAY, L3 Two bedroomed duplex penthouse, fourth/fifth floor, furnished, spacious lounge, large balcony, EPC C

WILLIAM JESSOP WAY, L3 Two bedroom 9th floor apartment, magnificent river views, open plan living area, part furnished, EPC C

BELVIDERE ROAD, L8 Luxury duplex apartment, two bedrooms, modern fitted bathroom, excellent presentation, EPC C

QUEENS ROAD, L6 Four double bedrooms, three reception rooms, parking, security alarm, garage, gardens, EPC TBC

£650pcm

£650pcm

GROSVENOR COURT, L15 Two double bedrooms, spacious lounge, modern kitchen/diner, four piece bathroom, EPC C

UPPER PARLIAMENT ST, L8 Large two bedroom apartment, first floor, unfurnished, recently refurbished, EPC D

£575pcm

£550pcm

WOOLTON ROAD, L16 Two bed apartment, first floor in a retirement block, 12 months let, flexible furnished, fitted kitchen, EPC TBC

STANLEY PARK AVE SOUTH, L4 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, EPC D

£550pcm

£550pcm

£400pcm

£400pcm

PRINCES AVENUE, L8 One bedroom apartment, unfurnished, second floor, spiral staircase, central heating, EPC E

BRAE STREET, L7 Three bedroomed terraced house, furnished, large lounge dining area, kitchen, utility space, EPC D

CROXTETH GROVE, L8 Second floor apartment, two bedroom, lounge, modern kitchen, modern bathroom, gas central heating, EPC E

MAKIN STREET, L4 Terraced house, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, well presented, double glazed, EPC D

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268 Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3ER

108 Aigburth Road, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 7BP

Guide Price: £90,000+*

Guide Price: £120,000+*

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OLD SWAN

Macfarren Street

£47,500

3 bed end terrace, in a popular location, great investment opportunity

WEST DERBY

Colonel Drive

WALTON

OLD SWAN

Belfast Road

£54,950

2 bed mid terrace, property is being offered with No Onward Chain and viewings are recommended.

£75,000

Ashton Street

£55,000

3 Bed mid terraced house, The property is being offered with No Onward Chain and viewings are recommended.

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE

OLD SWAN

This first floor two bedroom apartment located on The Point, Ideal for an investor or first time buyer

Hursley Road

WEST DERBY

£60,000

Mid terrace property offered with no onwards chain in the popular district of Old Swan close to local amenities, shops, schools and transport routes.

Woodfarm Hey

£50,000

3 bed mid terrace, great investment opportunity

Chelsea Court

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WALTON

£57,000

Ground floor apartment offered for sale with no onwards chain located in the popular area of West Derby

NOTICE OF OFFER

Reeds Rains are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £59,000.00 for 71 Abdale Road L11 3EF. Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property should contact Reeds Rains, 28/30 Almonds Green, West Derby, Liverpool, l12 5HU, 01051 226 5668 prior to exchange of contracts.

Long Lane

CROXTETH

£32,000

Upper floor one bedroom apartment for sale which is offered with no onwards chain

£70,000

This three bedroom mid town house is an Ideal Investment opportunity

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WEST DERBY

Crosby Green

Fieldton Road

£135,000

Situated in the heart of West Derby giving easy access to shops and transport links. Just pick up your keys and move straight in.

Quince Way

£130,000

Beautifully presented modern style semi detached property located on the Ellergreen Estate, Just pick up your keys and move straight in.

West Derby

0151 226 5668 west_derby@reedsrains.co.uk •The tenancy set up fee is £240. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the website or ask in branch for more details,

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Elm Park Drive, Ainsdale

£895pcm

• Four Bedroom Detached House • En-Suite • Utility Room • Garage

Alundale Court, Bootle

£475pcm

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Newly refurbished • Electric heaters and double glazed • Close to local amenities

Elmsley Road, L18

• Top Floor Apartment • Unfurnished • Available Now • Communal Garden

St Michaels View, Widnes

£750pcm

Blackburne Terrace L8

£600pcm

Hillfoot Avenue L25 • Available Now • Two Bedroom Apartment • 1st Floor Location • Part Furnished

Fairbairn Road, Waterloo

£600pcm

• Three Bedroom House • Two reception Rooms • Popular Location • Rear decked yard

£450pcm

St Johns Road, Waterloo

£425pcm

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Second Floor • Gas central heating • Close to local amenities

£2500pcm

• Furnished To A High Standard • Four Double Bedrooms • Rear Garden • Car Parking

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£775pcm

• Ground Floor & Second Floor Available • Two Bedrooms • Intercom system • Allocated parking

• Unfurnished • Available Now • Gated parking • Penthouse

Western Drive L19

Montpellier Court, Blundellsands • Two Bedroom Apartment • Unfurnished • Modern fitted Kitchen • Ground Floor

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£1099pcm

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W NE ICE PR

Stonehouse Mews, Calderstones, L18

Offers Over £650,000 Hillcroft Road, Woolton, L25

Offers Over £520,000

• Five Bedroom Extended Semi Detached In a Cul De Sac Location • Three Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Substantial Plot With Large Gardens

• 4 Bedroom Detached • Gated Development • Opposite Calderstones Park

Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19

Offers Over £500,000

• 6 Bedroom Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Plus Reception Hall • Double Bedrooms Throughout

W NE

£499,950 Dunbabin Road, Wavertree, L15

Aldbourne Avenue, Woolton, L25

Garston Old Road, Garston, L19

Offers Over £300,000

• Highly Sought After South Liverpool Location • Four Bedroom Double Fronted Detached Property • Boasting an Array of Original Features and Character • Three Spacious Reception Rooms & Kitchen/Breakfast Room

W NE ICE PR

W NE ICE PR

Church Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £390,000

• Outstanding Detached Property • Four Bedroom Plus Study Room • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• Four Bedroom Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Fitted Kitchen • Snooker Room

Offers Over £290,000

Appletree Close, Allerton, L18

£275,000

Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18 • New Build Development • Help To Buy Available • 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • High Specification

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Offers Over £280,000

Silverton Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £275,000

• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms & Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room • Family Bathroom & Ground Floor WC • Sought After Location

• Three Bedroom Detached & Modern En Suite • Cul De Sac Location • Immaculate Throughout • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• 4 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Open Plan Dining Room • Orangery • Modern Kitchen

• 3 Bedroom Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • Conservatory • Modern Kitchen

Boxwood Close, Roby, L36

£275,000

Rodick Street, Woolton, L25

Offers Over £265, 000

• Highly sought after South Liverpool location • Located within the heart of Woolton Village • Superbly presented throughout • Unique Three Bedroom Detached Property

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W NE ICE PR

Grantley Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £215, 000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L15 Location • Extended Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room

Birkdale Close, Huyton, L36

Offers Over £200,000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L36 Cul-De-Sac • Secluded and Tranquil Setting • Close Proximity to Excellent Transport Links

North Road, Cressington, L19

Offers Over £200,000

• Stunning Two Bedroom Penthouse Apartment • Prestigious South Liverpool Conservation Area • Located Within Secluded Grounds • Close Proximity to a range of Local Amenities

W NE

Bancroft Close, Woolton, L25

£200,000

• Well Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L25 Location • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Two Spacious Reception Rooms

Mimosa, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £190,000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After South Liverpool Suburb • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • Two Spacious Reception Rooms

Castletown Close, Childwall, L16

£175,000

• 2 Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Lounge/Dining Room • Good Size Bedrooms • Well Maintained Gardens

W NE

Sheppard Avenue, Childwall, L16

Offers Over £170,000

• 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Area • Separate Lounge • Modern Kitchen

Bertram Road, Aigburth, L17

£165,000Ashbourne Road, Aigburth, L17

• Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Redeveloped Throughout • Character Features • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room

• 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace • Immaculate Throughout • 2 Reception Rooms • Good Size Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Offers Over £160,000

W NE

Mannering Road, Aigburth, L17 • Two Bedroom Apartment • Outstanding Throughout • Modern Kitchen & Modern Bathroom • Communal Garden

£159,000

Cascade Road, Speke, L24 • Three Bedroom Modern End Town House • Accommodation Over 3 Floors • Modern Fitted Kitchen/Utility Room • Lounge with Balcony

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Offers Over £125,000

Edenhall Drive, Woolton, L25 • Three Bedroom Terrace • Large Lounge Space • Large Rear Garden • Secluded

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£120,000

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Poplar Avenue, Crosby, L23

£900,000

• Spectacular Residence • Desirable Location • Seven Bedrooms • Four Receptions

Dowhills Road, Blundellsands, L23

Offers Over £580,000

• No Chain • Substantial Sized Family Home • Four Receptions • Beautifully Presented

Springfield Close, Formby, L37

£750,000

College Road North, Blundellsands, L23

Offers Over £340,000

Dobbs Drive, Formby, L37

£530,000

Offers Over £280,000

Kew Road, Formby, L37 • Cottage Style Family Home • Deceptively Spacious • Countryside Location • Quiet Cul-De-Sac Location

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£650,000

Tarn Road, Formby, L37

£350,000

• Four Bedrooms • Extended To Ground Floor • Open Plan Living • Two/Three Receptions

Offers Over £315,000

• Four Double Bedrooms • Three Receptions • Good Sized Kitchen/Breakfast Room • South Facing Sunny Gardens

• No Chain • Two/Three Bedrooms • Two/Three Receptions • Good Sized Garden

Hall Road East, Blundellsands, L23 • New Build • Four Bedrooms • Luxury Fixtures And Fittings • Desirable Location

• Contemporary Way Of Living • Spectacular Kitchen • Large Family Room • Two Further Receptions

• Five Bedrooms • Five Reception Rooms • Close To Local Schools • Viewing Recommended

Cricket Path, Formby, L37

Butchers Lane, Aughton, L39 • Magnificent Character Cottage Dating Back To 1790's • Abundance Of Original Features • Set Within Approx. 1 Acre Of Land • Four Double Bedrooms

Eskdale Drive, Formby, L37

Offers Over £300,000

• Four Bedrooms • Desirable Location • Modern Kitchen/Family Room • Two Reception Rooms

Offers Over £275,000

Rathbone Road, Hightown, L38 • One Of A Kind • Three Bedrooms Plus Loft Room • Three/Four Receptions • Beautiful Gardens

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Mill Weir Gardens, Sefton Village, L29

£250,000

• Four Good Sized Bedrooms • Built By Persimmon In 2011 • Modern Kitchen/Dining/Family Room • Sunny Rear Garden

Kimberley Drive, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £230,000

Offers Over £245,000

Melling Road, Aintree, L9

Moor Lane, Thornton, L23

£180,000

Offers Over £185,000

Shropshire Close, Netherton, L30

Offers Over £140,000

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L23 Location • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Spacious Lounge & Kitchen/Dining Room

Baucher Drive, Bootle, L20 • Highly Sought After L20 Location • Superbly Presented Throughout • Three Bedroom Mid Terraced Property • High Spec Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room

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£180,000

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£150,000

• Three Bedrooms • Close To Local Schools • Close To All Amenities • Sunny Garden

• No Chain • Three Good Sized Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Massive Potential For Extensions

Lancaster Road, Formby, L37 • Four/Five Bedrooms • Four/Five Receptions • Beautifully Presented • Popular Location

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• No Chain • Five Double Bedrooms • Luxury Fixture And Fittings • Completely Renovated

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Southport Road, Formby, L37 • No Chain • Two Double Bedrooms • Beautifully Presented To A High Standard • Good Sized Private Gardens

Greenside Avenue, Aintree Village, L10

Offers Over £150,000

• Open Aspect To Front • Three Good Sized Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen • Contemporary Lounge Opening To Dining Room

Offers Over £115,000

Thornton Road, Bootle, L20 • Three Bedrooms • Beautifully Presented Throughout • Modern Kitchen And Bathroom • Two Receptions

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

£80,000

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A stunning selection of one and two bedroom apartments situated in this amazing waterfront tower. City Residential are delighted to offer the properties on both a Fully Furnished and Unfurnished basis.

All properties offer spacious open plan Living/Dining/Kitchens. Most apartments have stunning views across the City, towards the Wirral or out to Sea. Parking is available at an extra cost, view now!

£525pcm

City Residential are absolutely delighted to offer for rent this two bedroom apartment on the top floor of this lovely development.

This property is fully furnished to a high standard and offers amazing views over the

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£750pcm

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Colonnades, Albert Dock, L3 Offers over £615,000

Historic Victorian Gothic style building Loft style duplex Penthouse Spacious and bright accommodation Two modern bathrooms Fully fitted modern kitchen Parking permit available

South Quay, Wapping Dock, L3 £325,000 • • • • • •

• Historic grade I listed building • Luxury Apartment with stunning River Views • 24 hr concierge, secure parking 2 cars • Three double bedrooms to include Master suite with luxury bathroom, fitted robes and balcony • Luxury fitted kitchen with appliances

Popular Wapping Dock development South facing with waterfront views Balconies to Lounge and Bedroom Two bedrooms/two bathrooms Brick vaulted ceilings Secure parking

City Lofts, L3 £239,950

South Ferry Quay, L3 Offers over £137,950

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• Stunning 5th Floor apartment • Best views of waterfront • Two double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Secure parking

• Positioned by waterfront/Marina • Two bedroomed apartment • Parking • Investment potential • Priced for quick sale

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• Spacious one bed apartment • 22' living/dining room • Secure underground parking • Business district of the city • Prime 'buy to let'

Haselbeech Crescent, L11 £76,950

Naseby Street, L4 Reduced £77,500

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Stanley Road, L5 £65,000

• Prime buy to let opportunity • Extended three bed town house • Modernised to high standard • Gas central heating • Off road parking

• Good Investment opportunity • Four bedroomed End Terraced • Double Glazed • Gas Central Heating • Prime residential location

• Prime ‘buy to let’ • One bed apartment • Central location • Modern kitchen/bathroom • EPC D

• New Instruction • Four bedroomed Terraced • In need of refurbishment • Priced for quick sale • Ideal investment opportunity

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Beaconsfield Road, L25 Recently Reduced £7500pcm This uniquely designed detached property is situated in a desirable location at the top of Woolton Hill with it's easy access to Woolton Village and Calderstones Park. The property itself which has recently been upgraded and extended to a very high standard now includes an entrance hall, lounge, sitting room, cinema room, office/study, open plan kitchen/dining room, utility room, gymnasium and newly built indoor heated swimming pool. To the first floor there are 3 bedrooms, 2 with ensuites, the master bedroom having a separate dressing room. There is also a high specification family bathroom. To the second floor there is a substantial loft room, with a further bedroom with ensuite. Outside there are gardens, patio areas and secure access to an in-out driveway. The property which is been designed to be at the forefront of modern technology has a Home Automation System which includes the centralised control of lighting and heating systems. An internal inspection is a must for this desirable property.

Cleveley Cottages, L18 Recently Reduced £3500pcm

Greenbank Drive, L17 Recently Reduced £1500pcm

Unity Building, L3 £895pcm

Portside House, L1 £795pcm

• Inspirational Conversion • Fabulous Living/Dining Kitchen • Quality Finish Throughout • 3 Reception Rooms • 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

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Park Lane Plaza, L1 £775pcm

Liberty Place, L1 £775pcm

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• Two Bedroom Apartment • Third Floor • Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen • Secure Unallocated Parking • Newly Refurbished Bathroom

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• Furnished Apartment • One Bedroom • 9th Floor • 24hr Concierge • Amazing Views of the City

Duke St, L3 Recently Reduced £775pcm

• Furnished 2 Bed Apartment • Close to Liverpool One • Undercroft Parking • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • Juliet Balcony

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THE ISSUE OF EMPTY HOMES IS NATIONWIDE AND ONE THAT HAS COME UNDER INCREASED ATTENTION WITH THE SEEMING LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE HERE ON MERSEYSIDE THE NUMBER OF DISUSED HOUSES IS THE HIGHEST IN THE NORTH WEST AND ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE COUNTRY WITH OVER VACANT HOMES IN LIVERPOOL ALONE AS A NEW ENTERPRISE PREPARES TO LAUNCH IN THE CITY WHICH AIMS TO BRING AS MANY OF THESE HOMES BACK INTO USE YOUR MOVE LOOKS AT HOW THE PROJECT WILL WORK AND HOW LOCAL AUTHORITIES ACROSS THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION LCR ARE DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM

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here are a number of reasons why a property becomes empty. It can be through the death or ill health of an owner; the property being subject to probate or other minor legal quarrels or a landlord being unwilling or unable to let the property. An owner may also have inherited a property without knowing what to do with it.

Whatever the reason, according to Liverpool City Council’s Empty Homes team, as of 1 April 2016 there were 8,241 vacant properties in Liverpool, of which 4,207 were long-term voids (properties which have been empty for six months or longer).

An increasing focus of local councils across the city region has been on bringing as many empty homes as possible back into use through a range of strategies and schemes.

out some associated fees. Liverpool City Council’s Empty Homes team has confirmed it will introduce a similar scheme later this year.

“Bringing empty homes back into use is a key priority for us,” says Councillor Mike Murphy, Knowsley Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and economic development.

“It adds to our housing stock, provides good quality homes and improves our neighbourhoods.

“We have successfully used Empty Dwelling Management Orders on a number of occasions to take over the management of empty properties in the borough and, where necessary, carry out refurbishment works to bring them back into use.

“Since 2011, we have successfully returned more than 350 empty properties to use. Over that period, we have achieved a 72% reduction

value at £60,000 and now they’re stuck with it.

“It’s quite easy to find great big lumps of empty houses like Granby, Anfield and the Welsh Streets because they are all together in their hundreds.

“Others appear in ones and twos and they begin blighting the streets they are on. So my idea, and I know people who have done similar things in other cities, is to find these empty homes, contact the owners and see if we can help.”

Alongside his partners Jayne Lawless and Jen Graham, Ronnie will undertake any required clear out, clean up and decoration of the property in order to prepare them for rent or sale before assisting with the landlord on any legal issues they may have as well as offering specialist housing advice.

Known as Coming Home, the group is

“BRINGING EMPTY HOMES BACK INTO USE IS A KEY PRIORITY. IT ADDS TO OUR HOUSING STOCK, PROVIDES GOOD QUALITY HOMES AND IMPROVES OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS.”” To support this, the LCR was allocated £16.8 million in 2012 to restore over 700 empty homes across the city region from the government’s ‘Clusters of Empty Homes Fund’, with £3.04m used on South Liverpool projects such as the redevelopment of 37 terraced houses in Toxteth’s Welsh Streets.

Another £2.5m was proportioned to schemes in Sefton, Wirral and Knowsley – all three of which have developed their own strategies for dealing with empty homes.

Wirral Council operates HOUSE (Home Ownership Using Sustainable Empty Properties), a scheme which refurbishes properties to a high standard before selling them on at discount to first-time buyers and owner occupiers.

In Sefton, a free matchmaker scheme is in operation which pairs up empty home owners who want to sell with potential buyers, cutting

in properties that had been empty for a minimum of five years and a 47% reduction in properties that had been empty for over two years.”

In Liverpool, a new enterprise initiative which aims to bring thousands of empty homes back into use is currently being developed by local community volunteer Ronnie Hughes, who was heavily involved with the successful Granby Four Streets scheme in Toxteth which saw the redevelopment of 150 formerly empty Victorian homes.

“There are quite a lot of ordinary people who bought another house because it looked like a good investment and they’re now stuck with the thing,” says Ronnie, a former director at Liverpool Housing Trust.

“These are not your caricature second home owners - they are people who put some money into the house next door because it looked good

currently working on a business model for the enterprise and will be pitching to the Beautiful Ideas Co. CIC in North Liverpool next month, aiming to secure £30,000 in funding to begin work on several properties in the area.

Ronnie is keen to stress that the aim of Coming Home is not to create social housing, but a whole range of reasonably priced properties to give ordinary people the chance to own their own home.

“I want to be able to help out people like my daughter – 30 years old, she and her husband are in employment, she has three children and they will never be able to afford a house of their own.

“I want to come into this market at reasonable prices but do a good spread of houses. As much as I might do streets like the ones in Granby small terraced houses - I’m perfectly up for doing a semi-detached in Childwall as well.”

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NEWS LIVERPOOL DEVELOPER TO SPONSOR NWPAs AWARD Elliot Lawless, director of Elliot Group

Prominent Liverpool property developer Elliot Group is the latest sponsor to sign up to this year’s prestigious NWPAs. The firm, which currently has projects underway including Wolstenholme Square, Heaps Mill in the city’s Baltic Triangle and Seel Street Hotel, is backing the Best Commercial Scheme category for 2016.

A glittering ceremony will take place on 20 October at Lutyens Crypt in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, and will celebrate a year of success across the North West’s commercial and residential property sectors.

The Best Commercial Scheme accolade is one of 12 awards set to be presented on the night, and Elliot Group’s sponsorship of the category also follows the firm’s announcement of a debut residential scheme in Salford.

Elliot Lawless, director of Elliot Group, says: “The NWPAs provides a great platform to celebrate the North West’s thriving property market, so we’re delighted to be involved as a sponsor for this year’s awards.

“At Elliot Group we’re passionate about high quality development and delivering a diverse range of real estate schemes, so we’re looking forward to being a part of the NWPAs and acknowledging the people and projects behind the changing face of the region.”

The Best Commercial Scheme category is open to all speculative and non-speculative commercial schemes within the retail, office, leisure, hotel, educational or industrial commercial sector.

Judges will consider each entry based on its overall commercial viability and suitability to its end use.

Forth Homes is the headline sponsor for this year’s NWPAs event, which is organised by Move Publishing, the team behind Your Move.

MSB Solicitors, Redrow Homes Lancashire and North West, Paul Crowley & Co, UK Business Supplies, The Foundry Agency, Bridging Finance Solutions, Yu Property Group, Countryside and PCS Law will join Elliot Group in sponsoring this year’s awards ceremony as category sponsors.

The closing date for all entries is 1 July 2016 and full entry details can be found on www.nwpas.com.

HELP TO BUY QUESTIONS ANSWERED AT GLEESON’S PEEL COURT EVENT First-time buyers will be able to find out all about Help to Buy mortgages at a special information event held by Gleeson Homes at its Peel Court development.

Prospective buyers reserving a new home during the twoday event in Bootle will also receive a distinctive interior design package included in the price.

Simon DiCanio, sales manager at Gleeson Homes, says: “Help to Buy is really popular, especially with first-time buyers, as you only need a 5% deposit and your mortgage repayments are much lower.

“However people still have lots of questions about the scheme so we are holding this event to give buyers the opportunity to get those questions answered.”

New build mortgage specialists will be on hand to offer free expert advice about mortgages and answer any questions visitors may have on how to finance a new home.

Prices for Gleeson’s two and three-bedroom homes at Peel Court start from £98,995 or £79,196 when purchased with Help to Buy, which is available on all homes.

Buyers are invited to attend the special event on 18 and 19 June between 10am and 5pm.

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NEWS INCREASED DEMAND FOR LARGE HOMES AT PARKLANDS DEVELOPMENT Further ‘Oak’ style homes could be built

Substantial demand for large four-bedroom properties is said to be prompting further development plans at Liverpool’s Parklands scheme.

The number of four-bedroom homes at the Broad Lane site could be more than doubled after house builder New City Vision Liverpool Ltd submitted an updated planning application for the project.

Subject to planning approval, the number of ‘Oak’ style fourbedroom properties could increase from eight to 19 with significant interest also reported for the ‘Maple’ style three-bedroom home.

Louise Craven, sales manager at New City Vision Liverpool, says: “We’re in the process of getting a four-bedroom show home built at the moment due to such high demand.

“Customers are impressed as the square footage of our largest three-bedroom home is the same as other four-bedroom homes in the area.”

Prices for the ‘Oak’ style four-bedroom homes at Parklands start at £199,995 and feature four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a practical utility room.

For more information on the Parklands development visit www.parklandsliving.co.uk.

MERSEYSIDE AGENT BACKS CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT ICONIC LOCAL LANDSCAPE Wirral estate agent Karl Tatler has joined forces with the National Trust to help protect one of the area’s most wellknown parklands.

The firm is encouraging the public to donate £1 in exchange for a Karl Tatler Bag for Life with all money raised going towards the care of Thurstaston Common.

Thurstaston Common is popular with walkers for its views of the Liverpool skyline and the Welsh hills as well as Thor’s Stone, a large mysterious red sandstone outcrop where it is claimed early Viking settlers held religious ceremonies.

The 100% recyclable bags feature photographs of Wirral landmarks and landscapes and are available from all seven Karl Tatler branches.

Karl Tatler, managing director of Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings, says: “Thurstaston Common is a much-loved landscape, holding precious memories for many local people.

“The aim of our Thurstaston Common fundraising appeal is to help the National Trust with their crucial work protecting the nature we love, preserving it for generations to come.”

John Twigg, area ranger for the National Trust, adds: “We’re delighted that Karl Tatler has chosen to support us through its Bag for Life scheme.

“Thurstaston Common is nationally important because there’s so little lowland heathland left now in Britain, and many birds, insects and animals, including some that are rare and endangered, depend entirely on its unique plants.”

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OPEN HOUSE EVENT TO TAKE PLACE AT THE KEEL An open house event will be held at The Keel this month to showcase the waterside apartments to potential tenants.

The building, which is approaching full occupancy, will open its doors to the public between 11am and 3pm on Saturday 18 June.

Touchstone Residential, which manages the Queens Dock complex, is opening up a premium, three-bedroom unit for potential tenants to view.

Champagne and light refreshments will be served during the event and members of the Touchstone team will be on site to show people around the communal areas and answer questions.

Touchstone Residential portfolio manager, Stephen Rogers tells Your Move: “The idea of the open house is to showcase the apartment.

“There are about 15 units left to rent at The Keel and this is a final push to get us to full occupancy. It’s a nice way for us to meet our potential tenants.”

Last month Touchstone Residential launched an activities initiative at The Keel to help create a greater sense of community.

The scheme includes on-site events and free personal training sessions for residents at the building’s communal gym.

Those interested in attending the open house are instructed to head to The Keel’s main reception on the north side of the building on the day.

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Redrow’s new Fazakerley scheme brings local jobs boost Construction work on 60 new homes at Redrow’s Redbridge Park development in Fazakerley is creating new jobs and apprenticeships.

Work is currently underway at the North Liverpool site on two show homes and a marketing suite with around 75% of staff hailing from the local area.

According to figures from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), each new home built in the UK supports circa 4.3 jobs meaning the 60 new properties at Redbridge Park could provide work for up to 258 people.

Shaun Phoenix, project manager for Redrow in Liverpool, says: “We have already got around 25 people working on site on a daily basis, around three quarters of them from the local area, including the site manager James O'Hanlon.

“One of our joiners is a Liverpool apprentice, and we are in the process of interviewing more apprentices who will start work at Redbridge Park.”

Based on the site of the former Redbridge and Bank View high schools, Redbridge Park will consist of three and fourbedroom detached and semi-detached properties.

For more information about Redbridge Park visit www.redrow.co.uk/redbridge.

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New and experienced property owners and investors can now download free tickets to this year’s Merseyside Landlord and Property Show.

Sponsored by Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors, the 2016 event will bring a packed schedule of dedicated seminars to Exhibition Centre Liverpool along with a host of experts from all aspects to the industry to offer advice and information.

The exhibition, which will be held on 22 October, is Merseyside’s only specialist landlord show and will cover everything from health and safety issues to tips on saving on tax and making the most of a property portfolio.

Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina, who has appeared regularly on TV, radio and in the press, has already been announced as a speaker at this year’s Landlord and Property Show as he gets set to bring his ‘How to Avoid a Bad Tenant and What to Do When You Get One’ talk to the event.

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SUTTON KERSH MAY AUCTION BRINGS IN SALES OF £4.3M Liverpool’s Sutton Kersh has announced more than 70 lots were sold during its latest property auction, bringing in sales of over £4.3 million so far.

Bidding for properties in the city is said to have been competitive during the May event, with a three-bedroom house in L4 selling for £20,000 more than the guide price and a property on Bertram Road in Sefton Park raising £50,000 more than expected.

Meanwhile, a piece of development land on Wood Street in Liverpool city centre sold for £51,000 more than the guide price.

Sutton Kersh also noted strong interest in properties outside of Liverpool, particularly in areas including North Wales, Wigan and Warrington, during the

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Cathy Holt, associate director of Sutton Kersh auctions, says: “Buyers are looking for rental and development opportunities in areas with good potential. Some of our lots in St Helens in particular saw fierce bidding, with many going for well above the guide price.

“The increased interest definitely points to a growing confidence in the housing market within commuter areas of the city region.”

Sutton Kersh’s next auction will take place on 14 July at Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza, with the closing date for entries set at 17 June.

For more information visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions.

The Bertram Road lot raised £50,000 more than expected

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WORDS BY MARK LANGSHAW PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAM WIKE

A WALKING TOUR OF LIVERPOOL’S BEST SCULPTURES THE LIVER BIRDS MAY BE LIVERPOOL’S MOST FAMOUS SCULPTURES BUT FROM THEIR LOFTY PERCHES THESE WATCHFUL AVIANS HAVE WITNESSED COUNTLESS OTHERS SPRING UP ACROSS THE CITY CENTRE OVER THE YEARS OUR GRAND CITY PLAYS HOST TO MORE STATUES THAN ANY OTHER IN THE UK OUTSIDE OF LONDON AND WITH THE BIENNIAL SET TO BRING EVEN MORE PUBLIC ARTWORK TO MERSEYSIDE YOUR MOVE HAS PUT TOGETHER A WALKING TOUR OF LIVERPOOL’S BEST SCULPTURES FROM HISTORIC MONUMENTS TO HIDDEN GEMS THAT SLIP UNDER THE RADAR TOO EASILY

SUPERLAMBBANANA TITHEBARN STREET

PALANZANA BYROM STREET

THE HOD CARRIER HUNTER STREET

This quirky mashup of animal and fruit can be found standing guard outside the Avril Robarts Library on Tithebarn Street. Weighing almost eight tonnes and standing at 17 ft, Japanese artist Taro Chiezo’s SuperLambBanana was commissioned in 1998 for Britain’s Art Transpennine exhibition.

Taro’s creation not only shows off the artist’s sense of humour, but also raises awareness of the pitfalls surrounding genetic engineering and evokes the heyday of Liverpool’s docks by merging two of its most common cargo loads: fruit and livestock.

Situated on the west side of Byrom Street between twin flyovers lies Stephen Cox’s Palanzana, a treelike form wrapped around a large sphere which was carved out of volcanic rock mined from an Italian quarry that shares its name.

Commissioned for the Garden Festival of 1984 and relocated to its current home in 1998, the public artwork highlights Stephen’s fascination with dressed and undressed stone, with parts of the sculpture made from smooth, polished stone and others from unfashioned rock.

The Hod Carrier is a relic of Liverpool’s Gerard Gardens tenements, a grand residential development which once housed entire communities. A tribute to a worker who lost his life during the building’s construction, the monument is a replica of a sculpture which was salvaged when the flats were demolished in 1987.

Some would argue the Hod Carrier is too fine an artwork to be situated amid multiple lanes of traffic on Hunter Street, but its placement marks the original location of Gerard Gardens.

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LIVERPOOL WALKING TOUR

THE BEATLE STREET STATUE MATTHEW STREET

Liverpool’s music legacy is etched into stone thanks to the number of sculpture tributes to The Beatles found up and down the city.

Adorning a Matthew Street wall, the Beatle Street Statue by local artist Arthur Dooley was the first to arrive on the scene when it was unveiled in 1974.

The artwork depicts cherubic versions of the band members being cradled by The Madonna, above the fitting caption ‘Four Lads Who Shook The World’.

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY LIME STREET Most Liverpudlians have walked right past this hidden gem on countless occasions and many of those who have spotted it won’t have given its cultural merit a second thought.

A miniature version of the Statue of Liberty sits regally above McHale's Irish American Bar as a reminder of a bygone age, a time before World War II when the bar’s predecessor was regularly frequented by US servicemen. The watering hole doesn’t host as many American sailors these days, but the monument above it adds stateside character to Lime Street.

RECONCILIATION CONCERT SQUARE Although Concert Square’s culture is largely limited to the drinking variety, a public artwork of great historic significance stands proudly amid its various bars, often going unnoticed by the area’s revellers.

Reconciliation, which depicts two metallic figures embracing, was created by sculptor Stephen Broadbent as a symbol of racial healing and an eternal reminder of the wrongs committed during the peak of the slave trade.

Identical sculptures can be found in Belfast, Glasgow, Benin and Virginia.

THE HILLSBOROUGH MONUMENT MEMORIAL WILLIAM BROWN STREET A poignant tribute to the 96 football fans who died in the 1989 stadium disaster, The Hillsborough Monument Memorial was crafted by renowned sculptor Tom Murphy to ensure Liverpool city centre has a dedicated spot where people can go to remember the victims of the tragedy.

The circular sculpture, which was commissioned by the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, is wrought out of bronze and bears the names of the 96 along with figures which represent the themes of justice, hope and loss.

LADY HARE HOLDING DOG BALTIC TRIANGLE The Baltic Triangle is a creative hive in the heart of the city centre and Sophie Ryder’s Lady Hare Holding Dog is one of the most imaginative public art exhibits on display there.

Located on the junction of Jamaica Street and Jordan Street, this bronze sculpture depicts a surreal amalgamation of human and hare locked in embrace with a canine. London-born Sophie has long been fascinated with hybrid creatures and based the hare’s human characteristics on her own body.

JOHN LENNON PEACE MONUMENT KING’S DOCK Situated on the banks of the River Mersey, tucked away behind ACC Liverpool at Kings Dock, the John Lennon Peace Monument adds colour to the city’s waterfront and celebrates the late musician’s message of peace.

The sculpture was created by American art extraordinaire Lauren Voiers, commissioned by the Global Peace Initiative and gifted to the people of Europe as part of a gala ceremony to mark what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday.

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TRADITIONAL ENGLISH England’s Euro 2016 campaign is about to kick off and patriotism has gripped the country. If the hype has you brimming with national pride, why not embrace it by indulging in some of our home nation’s signature dishes? We’ve brought you a triple header of the best places to chow down on traditional English grub and ensure you’re all fuelled up to cheer on the Three Lions.

LIVE AND LET FRY Leaf Tea Shop, Bold Street You can’t get much more English than a tea house, but if a steaming pot of our national drink isn’t enough to get you belting out ‘God Save the Queen’ at the top of your lungs, Leaf ’s superb Full English Breakfast will be. The eatery’s take on the fry up is more traditional than a bowler hat-wearing bulldog, with smoked bacon, sausage, beans and eggs dominating the plate.

BACK OF THE NET Docklands Fish and Chips, Albert Dock

Covered in batter, smothered in salt and doused in vinegar with a side of chippy chips is the only way to serve fish in England and you’ll reel in the catch of the day at Docklands. The Albert Dock eatery ticks all of the right boxes when it comes to our nation’s favourite pairing, serving up some of the freshest and tastiest fish and chips around.

MASH OF THE DAY Pi, Mossley Hill Nothing channels our inner Saint George like a hearty plate of pie and mash with a pint to wash it down. You’ll find the best of both those worlds at Pi in Mossley Hill, a pie-centric bar and restaurant that serves a selection of fine ales and beers in authentic dimpled tankards.

CHEESE & CO

Derby Square, L2

Cheese & Co may not be the first restaurant in Liverpool specialising in the dairy favourite, but it certainly stands out amongst the city’s offering.

Situated in Derby Square, the eatery has nabbed the perfect spot to capture a continental vibe which goes far beyond its comprehensive selection of cheeses and wines originating from more exotic European destinations.

My dining partner and I visited late on a bright yet breezy Saturday afternoon and, whilst the edge of the commercial district is rarely our go-to destination for a weekend bite, we were won over by the setting as we perched ourselves next to the window.

The view looking onto the square with some grand surrounding buildings and the historic Queen Victoria Monument was somewhat reminiscent of the sprawling squares often thriving with pavement café culture in the likes of France and Spain.

And if you’re lucky enough to call by during the warmer climates we’ve been enjoying, then a spot on one of Cheese & Co’s outdoor tables seems the ideal place for a break from shopping or working to watch the world go by.

Onto the all-important menu and, as avid cheese fans, our expectations were high for an eatery that’s so dedicated to the food it’s named after it.

Whilst there’s an option of a set meat board (£8 small, £15.50 large), the choice to

REVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG customise a shareable cheeseboard makes up the core of the menu. It’s reasonably priced, as diners can choose one cheese (£4.95), two (£7.50), three (£9.95) or four cheeses (£12.50) and each board comes with crisp breads, celery, sauerkraut, quince and ginger cake.

We picked four cheeses and gladly took on board recommendations from the friendly expert staff as we deliberated over the varied selection.

Cheeses ranged from North West-made to products from southern France and La Mancha in Spain, with vegetarian options also included.

We eventually opted for the Affineur Walo Red Wine, Walo’s Gruyere AOC as suggested to us, the Crottin de Chavignoi goats cheese and the Cornish Blue.

As usual, my dinner date was keen to order olives on the side (£3.95 and served with bread). A pot of black olives marinated with chillis made a tasty alternative to the green or mixed varieties usually served.

The full-flavoured, strong smelling Affineuer Walo was a cheese highlight. I’ve previously tasted winewashed varieties which have been mellow in strength, but this had a flavour that was full and lasting.

The gruyere was delicious

and not too overpowering, working particularly well when accompanied by quince.

The Crottin de Chavignoi, which had a nutty hint, helped to rekindle my love of goats cheese which had once been my favourite before being ruined by too many chalky supermarket versions.

The Cornish Blue, a former world champion of cheese, didn’t disappoint either.

As we rounded off our trip to the relaxed eatery, which was playing host to social food-sharing groups and quiet couples alike, we couldn’t resist a cake dessert.

Unfortunately the salted caramel, chocolate and pretzel brownie (£3.25) was out of stock – if it tastes as good as it sounds then no wonder – so we happily shared an orange and pistachio cake (£3.25) instead.

The gluten free sweet finale was beautifully presented, light and served with a creamy frosting.

As we stood up to leave, satisfied with our cheesy feast, a wall-mounted chalk board which had been hidden behind my partner throughout was unveiled, highlighting a selection of delicious sounding sandwiches and salads.

Already I sense a lunchtime return to Cheese & Co coming on!

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I N T E R V I E W W I T H N I C K Y W E L L E R

A SPRAWLING SPACE IN LIVERPOOL’S LANDMARK CUNARD BUILDING WILL SOON BE TRANSFORMED INTO THE ULTIMATE EXHIBITION ABOUT THE JAM CURATED BY NICKY WELLER - SISTER OF FRONTMAN PAUL - ALONG WITH RUSSELL READER AND DEN DAVIS ‘ABOUT THE YOUNG IDEA’ WILL DELVE INTO THE BAND’S HISTORY AS WELL AS THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXT OF THEIR ERA WITH THE EXHIBITION SET TO FOLLOW LAST YEAR’S SUCCESSFUL YET SMALLER OUTING AT LONDON’S SOMERSET HOUSE AND ONCE AGAIN PUT LIVERPOOL’S MUSICAL CREDENTIALS UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT WE CHAT TO NICKY ABOUT HOW ITS CREATION HAS BEEN A LABOUR OF LOVE FOR PAUL’S FAMILY AND FANS ALIKE

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TALENT

INTERVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG

WHY IS LIVERPOOL THE IDEAL DESTINATION FOR ‘ABOUT THE YOUNG IDEA’?

We visited lots of cities in Scotland, then Newcastle and all over the place.

Once we saw that waterfront in Liverpool with all the musical history, and The Jam were always majorly received in Liverpool when they did the likes of the Royal Court, it tied in really nicely.

You’ve got the Beatles there and the rest of the Merseybeat history, and they’ve made an amazing job of the city now.

YOU’VE DESCRIBED THE EXHIBITION AS “WITHOUT DOUBT THE MOST IN DEPTH LOOK AT THE BAND THERE HAS EVER BEEN” WHAT DO YOU HOPE FANS WILL TAKE AWAY FROM IT? This time it’s four times the size of what we had at Somerset House, so we’ve got pretty much four times the amount of stuff we showed before.

There’ll be unseen footage and unseen articles from the band and fan club members and things like that.

It’ll also show a social history and politics side because we want schools to visit and for it to be educational.

It’ll be a lot more in-depth than it was at Somerset House.

DID YOU ALWAYS HAVE A LOT MORE CONTENT THAT YOU WANTED TO FEATURE? Definitely, we just didn’t have space. We were a bit restrained from Somerset House’s point of view – it was more like an art installation than putting everything we wanted into it - but this time we’ve got more free rein and we’ll add more content.

IT’S GOING TO FEATURE FANS’ MEMORABILIA AS WELL AS ITEMS FROM THE THE JAM’S ARCHIVE WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE FOR YOU PUTTING IT TOGETHER AS PAUL’S SISTER? Last year was great. I’ve worked in the music business all my life but I’d never done an exhibition so it was a real learning curve.

It was great working with Somerset House and they taught us a lot, which we’ve all taken on board – myself and the other curator Russell Reader, and Den Davis who’s also a curator and fan. We know what we want to put in it this time.

It’s also that personal element of uncovering things like Paul’s school books, and I can personally go to the band and say ‘do you remember this?’ and ‘get this out’, so that puts a nice twist on it.

SO IS IT ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS THEIRS GIVEN YOU WERE RUNNING THEIR FAN CLUB BACK IN THE DAY TOO? Absolutely. My mum and dad saved everything and my mum has the most amazing collection of stuff. She’s had quite a big input in this with me too.

We’ve gone through all my dad’s old boxes and bags and found stuff we’d completely forgotten was there. It’s been a real family affair!

IN TERMS OF THE FANS’ MEMORABILIA DID YOU HAVE AN OPEN CALL FOR PEOPLE TO COME FORWARD WITH ITEMS? Lots of fans message me but we put out an appeal as well and asked if anyone has got anything we wouldn’t necessarily have, or any clothes.

The band used to give all their clothes away and I used to give them as competition prizes so we’d really like to get a bit more clothing, especially my brother’s because he’d give everything away!

We’ve had some great emails coming back and some people are going to lend us some bits and pieces so it should be even more in depth in that way as well.

“Last year we had Q&As that we put on with the band and we’ve got all that planned for once the exhibition is up and running.”

HAS ANYTHING BEEN UNEARTHED THAT HAS SURPRISED YOU OR MADE YOU FEEL PARTICULARLY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND? Some of my dad’s footage. We found it on an old cine film that we didn’t know about.

My brother’s school books have just been amazing too – we only showed a minute piece of that last year but there’s tonnes of it, so that’s all been really good fun.

IS THE FOOTAGE OF THE BAND PLAYING? Yeah it’s really early, around 1976 before they were even signed. It’s not great footage but it’s brilliant to see. We didn’t even know it was there.

We’ve been trying to uncover a video tape which my dad lent to the BBC because they never gave it back to him, but you can imagine what it’s like 40 years on and trying to dig that out. Somebody is looking for it so it would be amazing if we could find that before the exhibition as well.

COULD THE EXHIBITION BE ADDED TO WHILST IT’S OPEN? I think we’ll definitely do that and as things come in we’ll change things around because,

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from experience last year, people were coming four or five times so it’s nice for them to go ‘oh look there’s something new over there’. We’ll try to keep updating it in the 12 weeks.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE MEMORY FROM GROWING UP ALONGSIDE THE BAND? My mum and dad were really cool, they just let the band practice up in my brother’s bedroom and it was like a mad house really, but good fun.

We didn’t have a lot but we were all into music and it was just a madcap time.

WHY DO YOU FEEL IT’S THE RIGHT TIME TO OPEN UP THE ARCHIVES ON THIS SCALE AND SHOW EVERYONE? Next year is 40 years since The Jam album ‘In the City’ came out so I think it’s really important.

The band are really keen on [the exhibition].

They weren’t when I first mentioned it two years ago, they were like ‘what are you doing that for?’, but now they’re all behind it they think it’s amazing people have bothered.

HAS THE BAND ENJOYED LOOKING AT THE MEMORABILIA FANS HAVE BROUGHT FORWARD AS WELL? Yeah they have, and I’ve been making them go back into their lofts saying ‘come on, dig out stuff I haven’t got’ too.

It’s been like trying to get blood out of a stone most of the time but they are coming up with things and it is fun.

Every time I see my mum she’s like ‘I’ve just found this’ and it’s amazing. There are old posters from 1975 and stuff, it’s great.

WHO HAS THE EXHIBITION BEEN ATTRACTING SO FAR? HAS IT MAINLY BEEN PEOPLE WHO WERE FANS DURING THE TIME OF THE BAND? It was a real mix last summer, we had 57,000 people through the doors at Somerset House.

You have all the die-hard Jam fans from around the world, but then there were people who came with their kids and you think ‘you’re going to be bored’ but they loved it.

I just really want to open it up to schools, and then there’s going to be this huge footfall from Liverpool anyway because that part of the city is buzzing and you’ve got the cruises coming in.

Even if you don’t know The Jam or you’re not that bothered about them you’ll enjoy it because it’s noisy and colourful and shows a lot of social history of the time. I think it appeals to a lot of people.

DO YOU THE FELLOW CURATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE JAM HAVE ANY LIVERPOOL APPEARANCES LINED UP TO TIE IN WITH THE LAUNCH OR DURING THE EXHIBITION? Absolutely, I do curator tours once a week so I should be up to do that.

And [last year] we had Q&As that we put on with the band and we’ve got all that planned for once the exhibition is up and running.

We’ll also have some literary events and lots of people with their books in the shop will come and do talks. Hopefully it’s going to be actionpacked like it was at Somerset House.

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YOUR FORTNIGHTLY ROUND-UP OF LIVERPOOL’S ENTERTAINMENT

Highlights JUNE 10

ous waterfront took place A celebration of Liverpool’s fam an, Tall Ships, narrowboats over two days, with Billy Oce among the highlights. ns ratio onst dem ski and jet

The family event also included the Internationa l Canoe Polo Tournament, have-a-go water sports sessions, flyboarding and an air display.

Space

Citadel Arts Centre Veteran indie rockers Space mark the release of their latest LP ‘Give Me Your Future’ with a concert at the Citadel Arts Centre as part of their UK tour. Expect the bill to include classics like ‘Avenging Angels’ and ‘Female of the Species’.

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Raz

Unity Theatre Jim Cartwright’s latest play is a drama which centres on a member of the low-paid generation who still resides with his parents, but lives like a millionaire at the weekend. Booze-fuelled antics will come to the Unity Theatre when this awardwinning show lands.

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Magic on the Mersey

Pier Head The Pier Head will be infused with music and colour when the Disney Magic cruise ship returns to Liverpool. The event includes outdoor cinema screenings, live performances of classic Disney songs and a ‘magic garden’.

14 The Brian Jonestown Massacre

O2 Academy Psychedelic rock pioneers The Brian Jonestown Massacre bring a back catalogue spanning two and a half decades to the O2 Academy, one year on from the release of their 14th studio album ‘Musique de Film Imaginé’.

tival and conference International music fes erpool’s Bramley to Liv Sound City returned n. days of sonic celebratio Moore Dock for two

This year’s bill included Catfish and the Bottlemen, Pete Doherty, Leftfield and The Coral, along with dozens of unsigned acts.

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That’s Entertainment

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Liverpool Craft Beer Expo

Empire Theatre A musical showcase of vintage Hollywood compositions comes to the Empire Theatre, with hits from legendary composers George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Rogers and Hammerstein on the bill.

Constellations The Liverpool Craft Beer Expo returns for a fourth year to showcase the finest beers from Britain and beyond, with 250 on keg, 50 cask and 40 ciders available for connoisseurs to sample.

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Barry Manilow

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Green Day’s American Idiot

Echo Arena Veteran songsmith Barry Manilow brings his extensive back catalogue to Liverpool as part of his final tour, backed by a band comprised of 13 musicians and singers, with support from saxophonist Dave Koz.

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Visitors were treated to a 360-degree cinem a experience while a soundtrack from The Constellation Collective rang out.

Empire Theatre Green Day’s hit Broadway musical ‘American Idiot’ comes to the Empire Theatre for a five-night run, with ‘X Factor’ finalist Amelia Lily reprising her role as Whatsername.

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