Your Move 425

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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM / ISSUE 425 / 28 OCT – 10 NOV 2016 / FREE EVERY FORTNIGHT

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES

IN CONVERSATION WITH

PROPERTY STARS

FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE

Inside the North West’s glitziest awards night

Writer talks Bowie and the power of reading

remember, remember Liverpool’s Stuart-era buildings

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER Halloween is upon us and Liverpool isn’t one to miss out on the spooktacular festivities.

We’re taking you on a tour of some of the city’s haunted sites as they prepare to transform into tourist attractions for the occasion, providing unique venues for top chilling events.

Our Hot Topic will explore the area’s prominent Stuart-era properties which hark back to the days of the Gunpowder Plot, looking at the impact they’ve had on local architecture.

We also catch up with writer Frank Cottrell Boyce as he prepares to delve into David Bowie’s reading list at the Liverpool Literary Festival.

Plus we’ll be reflecting on a busy time for the property industry as we bring you all the pictures from this year’s spectacular NWPAs celebrations and the Landlord and Property Show 2016.

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Market highlights Three feature fireplaces

26 News Bluerow Homes appointed to Chinatown scheme 30 ON THE COVER Hot Topic A look at Liverpool’s historic Stuart architecture 34 The Landlord and Property Show 2016 Liverpool’s only specialist landlord show 42 ON THE COVER The NWPAs 2016 All the pictures, winners and reaction from the property industry’s biggest night 56 Retirement living The region’s classiest retirement developments

LIVING 60 Regular old haunts Liverpool’s haunted hotspots 64 ON THE COVER Talent in the City In conversation with Frank Cottrell Boyce 67 Interiors Top tables for the festive season 69 Food and drink Where to get your wings and our Chicha review 70 Streetlife Princess Anne on the River Mersey

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SIT D WN by the fire

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£250,0 0 0 V ICTO R IA DRIVE A beautifully appointed and spacious four-bedroom semidetached Victorian family home situated in Orrell Park.

This property boasts a trio of classy fireplaces including a standout open fire with elegant surround and authentic dual fuel burner.

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

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Offers Over £650,000

Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19

Offers Over £500,000

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

• 4 Bedroom Former Gardeners Cottage • Approximately 200 Years Old • Character Features Throughout • Secluded Woodland Location

Mather Avenue, Allerton, L18

£430,000

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Woolton Road, Woolton, L25

£400,000

Stonehaven Close, Childwall, L16

£175,000

West Farm, Greenhill Road, L18

£440,000

Dunbabin Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £390,000

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

• Highly Sought After L25 Location • Close Proximity to Woolton Village • 4 Bedroom Semi Detached Property • 2/3 Reception Rooms

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Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, L18 • 6 Bedroom Semi Detached • 4 Reception Rooms • Ground Floor Bathroom • Good Size Bedrooms

Offers Over £350,000

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Mossley Hill Drive, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £200,000

• Superbly Presented Two Bedroom Apartment • Situated Within a Highly Sought After L17 Location • Close Proximity to Sefton Park, Lark Lane & Allerton Road • Boasting an Array of Original Features

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Nook Rise, Wavertree, L15

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Silverton Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £270,000

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

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Boxwood Close, Roby, L36

Offers Over £270,000

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

The Rooley, Huyton, L36

Offers Over £255,000

Rosemont Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £215,000

Stonehouse Mews, Allerton, L18

£240,000

Offers Over £165,000 Bridge Road, Mossley Hill, L18

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• Unique Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • Outstanding Throughout • High Specification Finish

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Sefton Villas, Prince Alfred Road, L15

Offers Over £170,000

• Character Terrace • Three Bedrooms • No Chain • Popular Location

Offers Over £620,000

• Outstanding 4 Bedroom Detached • Sought After Gated Development • Opposite Calderstones Park • Open Plan Lounge And Dining Room

• 4 Bedroom Town House • 2 Reception Rooms • Modern Newly Fitted Kitchen • Modern Bathroom

Ullet Road, Aigburth, L17 • Outstanding 2 Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Grade II Listed Character Building • Balcony with Views Over Sefton Park • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room

• Three Bedrooms • Extended Semi Detached • Popular Location • No Chain

• Outstanding Throughout • Two Bedroom Apartment • Second Floor • Viewing Advised

Edge Lane Drive, Old Swan, L13

Offers Over £190,000

• Semi Detached • Three Bedrooms • No Chain • Popular Location

• 4 Bedroom Detached • Good Size Rooms Throughout • Immaculate Presentation • 2 Reception Rooms

Beetham Plaza, The Strand

Dulas Road, Wavertree, L15

Derby Lane, Old Swan, L13

Offers Over £165,000

• Four Bedroom Semi Detached • Refurbished Throughout • High Standard Finish • Modern Kitchen

Offers Over £300,000

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Hall Road East, Blundellsands, L23

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• New Build • Four Bedrooms • Help To Buy Available!

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Offers Over £350,000

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£300,000

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• NO CHAIN • Three good sized bedrooms • Walking distance to Formby Village • Close to shops, schools and transport links

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£230,000

Lydiate Park, Thornton, L23

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• Three Double Bedrooms • Good Sized Gardens • Decepetively Spacious • Sought After Location

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Rosedale Avenue, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £170,000 Burdett Road, Waterloo, L22

• NO CHAIN • Spacious Family Home • Walking Distance to Crosby village • Good sized sunny rear garden

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Oxford Road, Waterloo, L22

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• NO CHAIN • Four double bedrooms • Two receptions • Good sized kitchen/morning room

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• No Chain • Beautifully Presented • Three Bedrooms • Modern Kitchen And Bathroom

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£150,000

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• NO CHAIN • Two Bedrooms • Walking distance to Formby village • Viewing Recommended

• NO CHAIN • Modern kitchen/breakfast with balcony • Private gated development • Three bedrooms

Hawkshead Drive, Litherland, L21

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Hedgecroft, Thornton, L23

Offers over £135,000 South View, Waterloo, L22 • Beautifully presented • Two good sized bedrooms • Modern development • Close to ALL amenties

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Offers Over £105,000

• NO CHAIN • Refurbished Throughout • Three Bedrooms • Close to all amenities

St Thomas Drive, Bootle, L30 • Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L30 Location • Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Spacious Lounge/Sitting Room

W NE

Louis Braille Close, Netherton, L30

Jubilee Road, Crosby, L23

Offers Over £115,000

• NO CHAIN • Two Bedrooms • Close to all amenities • Viewing Recommended

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Carr Road, Bootle, L20

£125,000

Offers Over £70,000

• No Chain • Three Bedrooms • Private Garden • Quiet Location

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Offers Over £90,000

• NO CHAIN • Completely Renovated • Two Bedrooms • Perfect FTB/Investment

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£70,000 Lunt Road, Bootle, L20

Offers Over £65,000

• No Chain • Quiet Cul-De-Sac • Open Views Over Canal • Good Sized Accommodation

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

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City Lofts, Princes Dock £239,950

20th Floor executive apartment Breath-taking views of Estuary Two double bedrooms Two modern bathrooms 24 hr concierge, high speed lifts Finished to high standard

• • • • •

Situated on Princes Dock, which was named after the Prince Regent, this is one of the few apt that looks over both the river and the three graces, this view is among the best on the waterfront. The sun pours in all day long, offering a bright and airy feel to the spacious open plan lounge with modern kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms. This executive property also benefits 24 hr concierge and secure allocated parking.

Beetham Tower, L3 £189,950 • • • • • •

Refurbished to high standard Panoramic view of river New kitchen separate from lounge Secure parking, concierge Two bedroom, two bathroom Prime location in business sector

Shandon Court, L3 Reduced £105,000

Trafalgar Warehouse, L3 £145,000

Unity Building, L3 £145,000

South Ferry Quay, L3 £135,000

• Impressive Georgian Building • Warehouse style apartment • Lounge with spiral staircase • Mezzanine/additional area • Secure underground parking

• Executive two bed apartment • Balcony off lounge • Kitchen with appliances • Two bathrooms • Priced for quick sale

• Beautiful marina views • Immaculate one bed apt • Lounge with Juliet balcony • Fitted robes to bedroom • Secure allocated parking

• Superb central location • Two double bedrooms • Balcony off lounge • With great city views • Immaculate throughout

Minster Court, L7 Reduced £86,000

Sovereign Hey, L11 OIRO £79,995

Naseby Street, L4 Reduced £64,950

Stanley Road, L5 Reduced £54,950

• Prime location • Two double bedroom apt • Balconied entrance • Parking • Prime buy to let

• Spacious four bed town house • Two reception rooms • Double glazed windows • Garden areas to front side, rear • Priced for quick sale

• Four bed end terraced • Good investment opportunity • Double glazed • Gas central heating • Prime residential location

• Large four bed mid terraced • Priced for quick cash sale • In need of modernisation • Good Residential location • Viewing recommended

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South Ferry Quay, L3 £950pcm

2 bedroom penthouse apartment with balconies marina and river views.

Boasting two balconies with dual aspect views, this duplex apartment is situated in the tranquil surroundings of this beautiful apartment are something very rarely found in the normal hustle and bustle of a major City Centre with its plethora of restaurants, shops, museums and attractions.

The stylish and historic Coberg Dock setting with its neighbouring sights provides an intoxicating maritime backdrop to this penthouse apartment.

Briefly comprising; entrance hall, open plan lounge, dining room and fitted dining kitchen, guest bedroom and bathroom and to the first floor; the master bedroom with en suite, study area and access to balconies.

This property must be viewed to appreciate the excellent accommodation on offer.

Carnatic Road, L18 £1650pcm

Tradewind Square, L1 £1100pcm

Water Street, L3 £1100pcm

• 3 Bedroom Duplex Apartment • 10th Floor with Great Views • Fully Furnished • 2 Bathrooms • 24hr Concierge & Gym

• 2 Bed Duplex Penthouse Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • En-suite • Furnished • Large outside terrace

• Two Bedroom • 4th Floor Apartment • Views of River Mersey • Fitted Kitchen • Furnished, allocated parking

D CE DU RE

Unity Building, L3 £1300pcm

• Luxury Coach House • Electric Gated Access • Fitted Kitchen & Utility Room • En-suite To Master • DG & Underfloor Heating

East Quay, L1 £1075pcm

Clarendon Road, L19 £550pcm

Clarendon Road, L19 £525pcm

• Spacious First Floor Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Fitted Kitchen • Communal Gardens • Off Road parking

• 2 Bedroom Apartment • Top Floor • Close to South Parkway station • Overlooking Garston Park • Gas & Water Bills included

• 1 Bedroom Apartment • Top Floor • Close to south Parkway station • Overlooking Garston Park • Gas & Water Bills included

D CE DU RE

Parkfield Road, L17 £750pcm

• Spacious Two Bedroom • Views of River Mersey • Secure Parking • Fully Furnished • Available Immediately!!

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0151 231 6100 sales@cityresidential.co.uk lettings@cityresidential.co.uk

SALES

LETTINGS

STUDENT

£133,950

£225,000

Quebec Quay

One Park West

One Bedroom Apartment Top Floor Spacious Bedroom EPC - C

A beautifully presented, one bedroom, top floor apartment in the ever popular Quebec Quay development.

£65,000

Two Bedroom Apartment Well Presented En-Suite Shower Room EPC - C

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this stunning apartment with stunning dual aspect panoramic views.

£89,950

£68,500

£119,950

Pall Mall

The Foundry

One Park West

Epworth Street

One Bedroom Studio City Centre Location Exposed Beams EPC - B

One Bedroom Studio City Centre Location Exposed Beams EPC - B

Well Presented Studio Prestigious Location Well Presented EPC - B

Two Bedroom Apartment En-Suite Shower Room Great Location EPC - C

£120,000

£125,000

£125,000

£129,950

Tower Building

One Park West

Peter House

Westminster Chambers

One Bedroom Apartment Grade II Listed Building Excellent Location EPC - D

One Bedroom Apartment Excellent Location Tenants In Place EPC - B

Two Bedroom Apartment En-Suite Shower Room Timber Decked Balcony EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment City Centre Location Well Presented EPC - D

£135,000

£145,000

£187,500

£208,000

Hamilton House

Alexandra Tower

The Anchorage

The Colonnades

Two Bedroom Apartment Balcony En-Suite Bathroom EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment En-Suite Shower Room River Views EPC - C

Three Bedroom Apartment Fabulous Docklands Location Balcony With Views EPC - B

One Bedroom Apartment En-Suite to Bedroom River Views EPC - D

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Asset Management

SALES

LETTINGS

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Student

STUDENT

£1,000pcm South Ferry Quay

£775pcm The Arts Village

City Residential are delighted to offer a three bedroom apartment in this popular docklands development with spectacular views across The Mersey. Two double bedrooms and one single, master with en-

suite. Large kitchen including a small utility room off it. Fully furnished with a fully fitted and equipped kitchen. Secure allocated parking. EPC Rating - C

£525pcm

We are delighted to be offering this stunning two bedroom apartment located just off Duke Street and within a stone throw from Liverpool 1 shopping centre. The property

£550pcm

comes on a fully furnished basis. 12 month tenancy only! EPC Rating - B.

£725pcm

£650pcm

Shandon Court

The Sidings

The Reach

Park Lane Plaza

One Bedroom apartment Fully Furnished Great Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Secure Allocated Parking

One Bedroom Apartment Unfurnished Parking Included

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Close To Liverpool One

£725pcm

£1,000pcm

£750pcm

£1,250pcm

Westminster Chambers

Central Gardens

Alexandra Tower

Stanza Court

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished 24th Floor

Four Bedroom House Fully furnished Parking Included

PALL MALL STUDIOS Prices from £115 per week A stunning scheme of 25 studio apartments in this sought after location. All rooms have en-suite shower rooms and Kitchenette facilities as well as Flat Screen TV's, WIFI and built in study areas.

ALL BILLS INCLUDED

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Offers Over £190,000

Offers Over £155,000

Church Road L25 • Three Bed Character Property • Heart of Woolton Village • Basement Room

Ridgetor Road L25 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Large Garden Not Overlooked • Modern Throughout

Willowherb Close L26 • Three Bedroom Detached • Conservatory to Rear • Sizable Bedroom Accommodation

Cleveley Park L18 • Three Bedroom Townhouse • Great Location, Balcony • Cul-de-sac-location

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£149,950

£139,950

Whimbrel Park L26 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Front and Rears Gardens, Garage • Extended to the Rear

Rainbow Drive L26 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • NO CHAIN, Conservatory • Rear Garden Not Overlooked

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£125,000

£125,000

Sefton Street L8 • Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Modern Throughout • Ensuite to Master, Rear Garden

Brock Gardens L24 • Three Bedroom Mid Tree • Fantastic Field Views • NO CHAIN, Detached Garage NEW

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£124,950

£120,000

£119,950

£115,000

Trispen Close L26 • Two Bedroom Semi Detached • Well Presented Throughout • Rear Garden Not Overlooked

Ebrington Street L19 • Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • Modern Throughout • Great Location

Gladstone Road L19 • Two Bedroom Mid Terrace • NO CHAIN • Great Location

Gorsey Cop Road L26 • Three Bedroom End of Terrace • NO CHAIN, Modern Throughout • Fitted Kitchen

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NEWS LIVERPOOL RESIDENTIAL EXPANDS LETTINGS AND MANAGEMENT TEAM

Luxury retirement complex Grove Court, Crosby

Estate agent Liverpool Residential has expanded its lettings and management division with the appointment of a new property manager.

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The firm has recruited Margaret Arrowsmith to the position following a successful 12 months as it looks to cater for increased demand from landlords and vendors.

Liverpool Residential director, Matt Whelan, says: “Margaret has been brought in so they can continue to offer landlords and vendors the service they have come to expect when using the company.

“As we continue to grow Liverpool Residential it’s essential that we have the right team behind us. Our number one objective has always been to offer clients the best service we can and from the feedback we continue to receive this is what we are achieving.

“We continue to see a strong demand for quality rental properties across the city and we urge landlords to contact us to find out more about our letting service.”

For more information contact 0151 322 2003.

Retirement housebuilder McCarthy and Stone has launched an autumn promotion to entice buyers following the arrival of its latest developments.

Those who purchase one of the firm’s Retirement Living properties at Grove Court in Crosby or Charlotte Court in Ainsdale, as well as the Assisted Living complex Brunlees Court in Southport before 11 November will qualify for the Smooth Move package.

The Smooth Move promotion will see the housebuilder foot the estate agent and legal fees for the property as well as paying eligible buyer’s removal costs.

Fiona Brooks, regional sales and marketing director for McCarthy and Stone North West, says: “At McCarthy and Stone, we pride ourselves on

providing comfortable, functional and stylish apartments so our homeowners, whatever their needs, can enjoy a relaxed and fruitful retirement.

“Both our Retirement Living and Assisted Living developments offer independence at its finest - our homeowners are free to relax in their own apartment when they desire privacy and need only walk into the Homeowners’ Lounge or knock on their neighbour’s door if they fancy socialising.”

McCarthy and Stone is holding open days at the retirement properties over the next week to showcase the homes to potential buyers.

For more information visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk.

Matt Whelan, director at Liverpool Residential

PARKLANDS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ENTERS NEXT PHASE Parklands’ Maple home is said to be attracting strong demand

The Parklands housing scheme in Norris Green has entered the next phase of its development following ground breaking on the park side of the estate.

Housebuilder New City Vision has confirmed that 23 plots will be available on this phase, with these particular homes attracting the highest demand so far.

Louise Craven, sales manager at Parklands, says: “We have now broken ground on the park side of the scheme. This part of the development has been most popular and we have already got eight early birds, who will be given first refusal when the plots are released.

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“We have got 23 plots on this phase and they consist of Maples, which are semi-detached and detached homes, and the detached Oaks. The Maple is our most popular house type and is what everyone has already early birded so far.”

Semi-detached homes on the Parklands development start at £179,995 and detached properties will be available from £189,995.

The scheme, which is located on Broad Lane, has been attracting a number of off-plan sales, with houses being forward sold until March and April next year.

For further information about the Parklands scheme, visit www.parklandsliving.co.uk

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NEWS SUTTON KERSH ADDS 16 PROPERTIES TO NOVEMBER AUCTION

Sutton Kersh has announced that an additional 16 properties have been added to its November auction, taking the total number of lots on offer to 106.

Everything from buy-to-let investments to plots of land will go under the hammer at the event, with properties in Liverpool and further afield up for sale.

The latest lots in Merseyside include a doublefronted period town house in Wavertree converted into a 17 bed unit which is currently producing £53,000 per annum and has a guide price of £375,000.

There is also The Valley pub on St Domingo Road, a two-storey detached property comprising three selfcontained flats and the pub below.

The property, which comes with a guide price of £150,000, is said to offer a potential annual income in excess of £27,000 when fully let.

Cathy Holt, associate director at Sutton Kersh, says: “We are still taking instructions for the next auction and some of the latest properties offer some great opportunities for buy to let investments in particular.”

The auction will take place on 3 November at the Crowne Plaza in Liverpool city centre.

The Valley pub on St Domingo Road

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

SHOWHOME TO BE UNVEILED AT NEW WOOLTON VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT House hunters will be given a glimpse inside Macbryde Homes’ new Woolton Village development next month as a showhome is unveiled.

The four-bedroom ‘Marlow’ style property will be unveiled at the housebuilder’s Kingswood Manor scheme on 5 November, where work is underway on 10 new homes.

Macbryde Homes’ ‘Marlow’ style property will go on show The launch, which will get underway at 10.30am, follows early interest from potential buyers.

Properties at Kingswood Manor, which form part Caryl Russell, sales manager at Macbryde Homes, of Macbryde Homes’ Signature Collection, will says: “There has been incredible demand for these include features such as a spacious kitchen, breakfast properties and 50% has already been sold off-plan. and family rooms and master bedrooms with walk-in “We are extremely proud of our team’s work to dressing areas and en suite shower rooms. ensure this collection of homes is the best it can be and we can’t wait to show interested house hunters For further information about the development around the luxury showhome.” visit www.macbryde-homes.co.uk.

Forth Homes expands construction team Merseyside housebuilder Forth Homes has expanded its construction team with the appointment of a new site manager.

Chris Billington joins the growing Crosby-based firm to oversee its housing development off Church Road in Huyton.

Danielle Joyce, sales and marketing manager at Forth Homes, says: “Due to the rapid expansion of our company and to keep up with the commencement of our various new and upcoming developments across the North West region we are selectively recruiting additional members to the construction team.

“Chris has over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry and has been a site manager for many successful well known developers and housebuilders throughout his time in the field.”

Forth Homes’ Church Road development includes five threebedroom detached family homes with garages, off-road parking and timber clad façades.

The housebuilder is also aiming to add a large three-bed, traditional style cottage to the site, subject to obtaining planning permission.

For further information visit www.forth-homes.com.

Forth Homes’ new site manager Chris Billington

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NEWS BLUEROW HOMES APPOINTED TO MARKET CHINATOWN DEVELOPMENT Phase one of the Chinatown scheme is due for completion in 2017

Century in the bag for local agent Local estate agent Luxor Estates is celebrating after acquiring its 100th property.

Liverpool sales and lettings agent Bluerow Homes has been appointed to market the upcoming £200 million Chinatown scheme.

Developers North Point Global has enlisted the firm’s services as a sub agent ahead of the project’s completion.

The Chinatown scheme includes the creation of 850 new homes in Europe’s oldest Chinese community, as well as 15,000 sq ft of commercial and retail space.

Phase one of the development is scheduled for completion before the end of next year, with the

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remainder to be delivered by the end of 2019.

Helen Griffin-Booth, director at Bluerow, says: “The development of Chinatown is perhaps the most exciting project underway in Liverpool and we are delighted to be working with a number of other agents on this landmark scheme. The site is just a stone’s throw away from our Duke Street office so the Bluerow team have a keen eye on the development.

“The development is central to the city’s role within the Northern Powerhouse and is especially ripe for overseas investment. I think the new Chinatown will go a long way in putting Liverpool firmly on the radar of overseas investors.”

Affordable housing provider Redwing Living has expanded its online presence with the launch of official Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Details of available homes, information and advice for the firm’s current residents will be available through the new social media channels.

Katie Jones, communications manager at Redwing parent company The Regenda Group, says: “Redwing Living is one of the leading suppliers of shared ownership homes across the North West. They believe that affordable is beautiful, and have been helping people onto the property ladder for almost 30 years.

“If you’re looking for an apartment in the city or a family house in the country, give them a ‘like’ and a ‘follow’!”

Redwing specialises in shared ownership and private rented properties and has more than 2,000 homes on its books across the region.

The company also provides leasehold and apartment block management and sales services for corporate clients in the North West.

It can be found on Twitter @RedwingLiving and on Facebook under Redwing-Living.

The firm, which has recently relocated to a new office on Picton Road, is now planning to expand its team to deal with the increased portfolio.

The new office will also allow the agent to offer a better standard of service to its tenants, according to managing director Paul Nicholson.

Paul says: “Our portfolio now comprises over 100 properties, which is a huge achievement.

“The new office will allow for the expansion of our team with the appointment of property managers for effective management of our portfolio in addition to a dedicated maintenance team.

“We are investing heavily not just in our projects but back into the business for the benefit of our tenants.”

The firm has also recently acquired Luxor Court in Kensington, comprising 12 large flats, which are set to be renovated to a high standard early next year.

Paul Nicholson, managing director, Luxor Estates

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LEGACY OF THE STUART ERA

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tuart England was moulded in the fires of civil war, gunpowder treason and glorious revolution, and bricks and mortar mementos from this volatile period can be found dotted around Liverpool.

The oldest of these buildings is the unique residential property Tue Brook House on West Derby Road, a Grade II-listed farmhouse which dates back to 1615.

Thought to have once been occupied by yeoman farmer John Mercer and later a local wheelwright, this age-old structure was under the ownership of Liverpool City Council until recently and was considered one of the most unusual council houses in the country.

Parts of the former farmhouse contain sections of its original ‘wattle and daub’ construction - a 6,000-year-old building technique combining timber framework with earth, animal dung and straw - which can be glimpsed through glass panels.

There’s even a priest hole built into the chimney breast as an eternal reminder of the religious persecution which was rife in Stuart Britain.

Although Tue Brook House and its historic significance often goes unnoticed by the countless motorists who pass along West Derby Road each day, the Stuart era’s lingering presence in Liverpool city centre is more prominent.

Determined to outdo their Tudor predecessors, Stuart architects had a penchant for the elaborate, and this trend is illustrated by the magnificent Bluecoat, the city centre’s oldest building.

Built in 1717 as a charity school, this Grade I-listed landmark is a fine example of baroque Queen Anne style design, following in the tradition of legendary English architect Sir Christopher Wren.

With its striking façade, classical columns and ornate ox eye windows, it’s easy to see why the Bluecoat has influenced the form of other structures in the city centre and kept Stuart design principals alive in modern day Liverpool.

"The high regard for the architecture of the Bluecoat is not a recent fad - in the late 1700s local landowners supported the extension and restoration of the building with the specific intention of preserving its much-loved façade,” explains Gavin Davenport, project manager on My Bluecoat, a heritage initiative which aims to digitise all of the building’s records.

“The European and classical revival influences that inform the design of the Bluecoat are part of a broader enlightenment trend which are embedded in the architecture of the Georgian town.

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“this architectural style permeates and persists. across liverpool you will see classical columns, ox eye windows, arches and keystones.”

“This architectural style permeates and persists in Liverpool where other cities gravitate towards the 19th Century Gothic revival. Across Liverpool you will see classical columns, ox eye windows, arches and keystones which echo those of the Bluecoat."

The Bluecoat, which has endured despite several proposed demolitions and incendiary bomb damage during World War II, has served as an esteemed arts venue since the Sandon Studios Society moved into the building in 1927.

Whilst gearing up for its 300th anniversary which will be marked with a 300-day programme of special exhibitions throughout 2017 - heritage researchers uncovered evidence suggesting mason Edward Litherland and engineer Thomas Steers were the original masterminds behind the Bluecoat, solving a long-running mystery surrounding its construction.

South of the city centre in an affluent suburb stands another grandiose manor from the Stuart period - Woolton Hall, a Palladian villa built by influential architect Robert Adam in 1704.

Constructed from red sandstone sourced from a local quarry, Woolton Hall is regarded as one of Adam’s greatest undertakings and has played host to a number of famous residents during its 300-year history, including the Earl of Sefton and Liverpool shipowner Frederick Richards Leyland.

The manor was extensively renovated in 1772 and went through a number of uses throughout the 20th Century before being abandoned. The bulldozers loomed, but a campaign by local activists to save the building was successful and it now holds a Grade I listing.

These days, Woolton Hall is listed for sale as a development opportunity following a stint as a wedding venue and may yet become residential again, as the property is said to have attracted interest for private housing, older persons’ accommodation and boutique hotel use.

Less than four miles away on Park Road in

Dingle, another sandstone memento from the Stuart age serves as a reminder of the religious strife which raged throughout the era.

The ancient Chapel of Toxteth was founded in 1618 as a religious school by a group of Puritans who sought freedom in their worship, serving what was then an isolated rural community.

This slate-roofed place of worship, which now holds Grade I-listed status, was partially rebuilt in 1774 at a time when the majority of its congregation were Unitarian. To this day, it continues to operate as a Unitarian chapel with services held every fortnight.

Although only a handful of Stuart-era constructions remain in modern day Liverpool, the Stuarts may have had more influence in shaping the city than meets the eye, as booms in the coal and salt industries helped Merseyside grow exponentially, with taller buildings springing up.

“One thing you come across frequently in records from the 17th and 18th centuries is how quickly Liverpool sprung up after the Civil War because of the growth in coal and salt,” says Dr Simon Hill, lecturer in history at Liverpool John Moores University.

“This led to more people migrating into the town to find work and as a result more buildings were erected and the area became more densely populated.”

Furthermore, it was at the end of the Stuart period in 1709 that work began on the Old Dock, a landmark development which helped Liverpool expand from riverside town to trade superpower.

“The construction of Liverpool’s Old Dock also began in 1709 at the tail end of the Stuart period and that really stimulated the development of the town,” Simon adds. “If you’ve got all these ships coming into the docks you need to provide warehouses and docking facilities, and that has an impact on the landscape of the town it becomes more nautical in nature.”

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Highlights from the free event included an address about dealing with troublesome tenants from Landlord Action founder and broadcaster Paul Shamplina and a talk on successful property investment by Andrew Louis CEO Louis Anastasiou.

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The event provided a host of information for potential investors

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THE BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST STARS OF THE NORTH WEST PROPERTY INDUSTRY WERE OUT IN FORCE FOR THE REVAMPED NWPAS

BEST STUDENT LANDLORD

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Caro Student Living was named as the winner in an ultra-competitive category providing recognition within the North West’s booming student property market.

The landlord, formerly known as Jamworks, impressed the judges with a number of developments across the city centre including The Bridewell, City Point and Shaw Street.

“I’m absolutely blown away,” says Lee Darwen, operations director at Caro Student Living. “We really didn't expect it. That means so much to me and all the guys, I’m shocked and really happy!”

Yu Property Group took second place with Luxor Estates completing the shortlist.

Paul Crowley, managing partner at Paul Crowley & Co solicitors, was “delighted” to accept the award for Best Property Law Firm for an incredible fifth year out of six.

“It's a remarkable performance by the conveyancing team and we're delighted to be so successful yet again,” he says.

The law firm, which celebrated 25 years of trading in 2016, was commended for its high levels of performance and innovative approach to customer service.

MSB Solicitors was named runner-up on the night with Kirwans also shortlisted.

REGENERATION AWARD

BEST AFFORDABLE HOME

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Back and bigger than ever, the NWPAs, previously known as the Your Move Property Awards, was significantly expanded for its 14th year in order to recognise the commercial and residential property sector across the whole of the North West.

Taking place at Lutyens Crypt, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, over 250 guests enjoyed a glamorous cocktail reception before sitting down to a luxurious meal and the awards presentation hosted by local comedian and actor Neil Fitzmaurice, followed by live music and dancing.

Fighting off fierce competition in this category, housebuilder Countryside took home the Regeneration Award for its New Broughton Village development in Salford.

The scheme, on the outskirts of Manchester, has seen 180 acres of previously run-down land completely transformed and played a key role in the £500 million regeneration of Lower Broughton.

Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside, highlighted the strong relationship between the housebuilder, Salford City Council and the local residents as a key factor in the development’s completion. “It has been a really successful scheme and we’re really, really pleased with it,” he says.

Runner-up New Pendleton from Together Housing, Tempest by Capital and Centric and Willowbrook Hospice were also highlighted on this year’s shortlist.

All three projects shortlisted for this award impressed the judges with their innovative use of space and for showing what can be achieved through “clever design and careful planning”.

However it was Riverside Home Ownership’s (RHO) Naylorsfield Drive development in Lee Valley which came out on top.

RHO began working in Lee Valley over a decade ago, leading the on-going revitalisation of the neighbourhood.

“We are absolutely thrilled,” says David Robinson, marketing and communications business partner at RHO. “The level of competition this year especially has been really high so we’re very proud.”

Forth Homes was named runner-up for its Melling Road scheme in Aintree, followed by Halton Housing Trust & Denovo Design for the Crossway development in Widnes.

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It was a case of déjà vu in the Best New Home category with Countryside retaining the award it picked up in 2015 and celebrating its second win on the night.

The Glasson at Barrowcroft Green in Standish came out on top with an ecstatic Peter Vella admitting he was surprised with the result, “I actually thought Redrow was going to win,” he says.

“That’s a really nice development but to be fair The Glasson at Barrowcroft Green is a real standout for us.”

PH Property Holdings’ Grove Place in Wimslow finished in second place with The Henley at Redrow’s Lucas Green in third.

The new Property Apprentice award celebrated an individual who has made a significant contribution to their workplace.

Ben Finch, who is three quarters of the way through the second year of his three-year plumbing apprenticeship with Redrow Homes, came out on top and admitted he was shocked by the result.

“It’s a bit of shock really,” says Ben. “It’s more of a credit to Redrow and the structure of its apprenticeship scheme. Although I’ve gone up and taken the award it’s something which the whole company can be proud of.”

Charlotte Dorricott of Block Management & Property Specialists finished in second place with Dominic McGovern of SAS Daniels rounding off the shortlist.

One of the evening’s most coveted awards went to a familiar face in the shape of Abode, which has now taken home the big prize, in its various guises, for three years in a row.

“We’re all made up to win it for the third year in a row,” says Mike Lynch, valuer at Abode on Allerton Road.

The estate agent, which also has an office in Crosby, was praised by the judges for operating the best and most customer focused business.

“Everybody’s hard work has paid off in the end and I’m delighted to be part of the three wins,” Mike adds.

Abode came out on top ahead of Century 21, which finished in second place, with Reeds Rains completing the shortlist.

SHOW HOME OF THE YEAR

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The judging panel acclaimed the “very high standard” of entries in this category, highlighting the “outstanding quality” of the interior design and “great attention to detail” on display.

Redrow’s The Blenheim at Hartford Grange was named the winner. The five-bedroom home impressed the judges with a number of luxurious design features including a walk-in wardrobe to the master bedroom and eye-catching bay windows.

“We’re absolutely delighted,” says Anna EvansKerr, area sales manager for Redrow. “We’ve got three developments in Hartford and The Blenheim at Hartford Grange just shows the excellence and quality which we provide.”

The Rufford at Countryside’s Barrowcroft Green was named runner-up with Redrow’s The Henley at Lucas Green completing the shortlist.

WILLOWBROOK HOSPICE

The final award of the evening was reserved for a development which has had a truly transformational effect on its local community.

The Willowbrook Hospice in Prescot has cared for 7,500 patients and receives over 1,110 patients referrals a year.

In order to meet demand, the organisation last year purchased a derelict building which had become somewhat of an eyesore in the area.

Following an extensive transformation it was brought back to life and reborn as The Living Well - a multi-functional space which offers support for those facing the most difficult times in their lives, either as patients or carers “We're delighted,” says Neil Wright, chief executive of the Willowbrook Hospice, who accepted the award.

“It’s going to help support people in the future and we’re very grateful to the judges for being able to recognise the work of the hospice.”

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AGENT OF THE YEAR

THE JUDGING PROCESS Winners were chosen via a wide-ranging judging process by a respected panel made up by esteemed figures from across the North West’s residential and commercial sectors including Lesley Martin-Wright, CEO of Knowsley Chamber; Eric Wright, retail specialist & arbitrator; Alastair Shepherd, director at Falconer Chester Hall; Elaine Cunningham, owner of Elaine Cunningham Design Studio; Fiona Woodward-Kelly, owner of Wood Kelly & Co Ltd and James Glendenning, CEO of Greater Merseyside Learning Providers’ Federation (GMLPF).

In the following three categories, winners were chosen by a panel of independent adjudicators, who assessed each entry on a variety of specific criteria and evidence-based factors including signs of growth, levels of customer service and client feedback: Property Apprentice; Best Property Law Firm and Residential Property Agency of the Year.

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TALES OF GHOULS AND SPECTRES HAUNT LIVERPOOL’S PAST AS BONECHILLING MYTHS HAVE BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH MANY OF THE CITY’S FAMOUS BUILDINGS AND LANDMARKS OVER THE YEARS FROM TERRORS AT TOWER BUILDING TO SPOOKS AT SPEKE HALL THESE URBAN LEGENDS ARE NOW THE BASIS FOR PRIME VISITOR ATTRACTIONS INCLUDING MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS GHOST TOURS AND OTHER HORROR-THEMED HIJINKS FOR THOSE WHO LIKE NOTHING BETTER THAN A GOOD SCARE WITH HALLOWEEN UPON US YOUR MOVE TURNS PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR AND EXPLORES THE HAUNTED HISTORIES OF THESE SITES AND HOW THEY DOUBLE AS SPOOKTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT HOTSPOTS

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Old Haunts CA TC H THE SH IV ER S Liverpool city centre plays host to more ghost tales than a careerspanning collection of Stephen King stories; sinister myths which loom large over many buildings and landmarks.

Legend has it that a screaming banshee once lurked around the Wellington Rooms on Mount Pleasant - a 19th Century hall which served as the city’s Irish Centre until its closure in 1997 and is now a sombre shadow of its former self.

Across town, on an abandoned shadowy street, lies the remains of Cornwallis Street Swimming Baths - a public pool where the spirit of a young boy is said to have lingered since 1919.

And let’s not forget Tower Building on The Strand, which is allegedly one of the most haunted locations in Merseyside.

References to this imposing structure stretch back to 1256 but it was during the Napoleonic Wars that it gained infamy, serving as a jail where

4,000 French prisoners were incarcerated in the most ghastly, inhumane conditions.

These days, Tower Building houses modern apartments but echoes of its gruesome past reverberate thanks to the number of supernatural occurrences residents are said to have reported, from the sound of chains being dragged down the stairways to a chilling atmosphere.

Local ghost tour operator Shiverpool is doing its bit to ensure these urban legends endure, with a repertoire of street theatre-style performances enhanced by historical accuracy and a wardrobe full of genuinely creepy costumes.

Shiverpool’s walking tours take steely-nerved punters to these ominous Liverpool landmarks as well as other haunted attractions - and between 29 and 31 October, the company’s Ghost Bus Tour is returning to spirit passengers away on a comedy-horror roadtrip.

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LIVERPOOL’S HAUNTED HOTSPOTS

HO SP ITA L OF HO RR OR S Broken beds, rusted wheelchairs and discarded trollies litter the decaying wards of Newsham Park Hospital and rows of ‘naughty cupboards’ where misbehaving children were once locked away occupy its dusty attic.

It’s easy to see why this Grade II-listed building in Tuebrook is considered one of Liverpool’s most eerie locations and is now a popular attraction among the region’s chill-seekers.

The site was originally an orphanage for seamen’s children before becoming a sanatorium in 1879 and later a hospital for patients with severe mental health issues and the terminally ill.

Now abandoned and in a state of disrepair, Newsham Park Hospital has had more than its fair share of alleged paranormal happenings over the years, dating back to its time as a medical facility.

Such tales have drawn ghost hunters from across the country and

modern-day visitors to the former hospital have purportedly encountered everything from mysterious tapping noises to prods from unseen fingers and unexplained temperature drops.

The public can sample Newsham Park Hospital’s oppressive atmosphere by booking a ghost tour through Haunted Rooms, which sees brave visitors explore the site’s darkest nooks and crannies overnight under the supervision of pro spook hunters.

Those who prefer things that go thump, rather than bump, in the night can check out Newsham Park Hospital in all of its chilling glory and enjoy safety in numbers at Cream’s Cocoon @ The Asylum techno event on 29 October, during which DJs Sven Vath, Ilario Alicante, Tim Green and Jemmy will deliver hell-raising sets to revellers decked out in Halloween costumes.

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SP EK E NO EV IL There’s something about grand old halls that makes them prime real estate for spirits, and if the stories are to be believed, Speke Hall is no exception.

This striking Tudor mansion sits on the banks of the Mersey and is surrounded by picturesque gardens, but one legend surrounding the site has cast a dark shadow on its history since the 1700s.

Mary Norris - a descendant of Speke Hall’s original owner Sir William Norreys - is rumoured to have died in the manor under tragic circumstances and now haunts the spot of her demise.

Hall staff and visitors over the last century claim to have spotted a translucent figure slinking about the tapestry room, an entity which has become known as the White Lady.

The legend of the White Lady is one of many creepy tales from the Speke Hall archive and the building’s custodian, the National Trust, is keen to play up to the myths and keep them alive with regular ghostly attractions and spooky events.

This Halloween, a series of haunting half term activities for youngsters will run between 26-30 October as part of the Spooky Speke School programme.

If child’s play isn’t your thing, the Circus of Horrors event on 28 and 29 October is no laughing matter. This immersive experience is described as a “thrilling and horrific gothic adventure” in which guests must solve a mystery surrounding the disappearance of a young girl.

Across the River Mersey in the Wirral suburb of Bidston, one of the Liverpool City Region’s highest and arguably most haunted locations can be found.

Bidston Hill is a 100-acre area of heathland and woodland which plays host to historic buildings and ancient rock carvings, but its beautiful views are offset against a sinister past.

Local legends speak of everything from grisly murders and satanic worship, to ghost encounters and even werewolf sightings occurring there. The plot is also a hotspot for UFO sightings as many visitors have reported strange lights in the sky overhead.

If that’s not enough, Bidston Hill hides more dark secrets underground, sitting on a network of subterranean tunnels built during World War II, which are said to have once been used by a coven of witches. These passages have since been sealed for public safety, and that’s probably for the best.

Community group the Friends of Bidston Hill watches over this picturesque conservation area and assists with its upkeep. Its members have always embraced its haunted heritage, using it as a vehicle to raise the profile of the site as a Wirral tourist destination.

On 31 October, the organisation will gear up for the witching hour with an evening of ghost stories told to a select group who book in early over mulled wine and hot chocolate.

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Well read I N T E R V I E W

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HAILING FROM THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION CELEBRATED WRITER FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE HAS WORKED ON A HOST OF SUCCESSFUL BOOKS TV AND FILM PROJECTS

YOUR MOVE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AHEAD OF HIS DAVID BOWIE FOCUSED EVENT AT THE INAUGURAL LIVERPOOL LITERARY FESTIVAL OF WHICH HE IS ALSO A PATRON TO TALK ABOUT HIS HOPES ACHIEVEMENTS AND INSPIRATIONS AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE OF READING

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TALENT IN THE CITY

INTERVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG

You’re going to be talking through David Bowie’s reading list at this year’s Liverpool Literary Festival. As a fan of his, how long have you been interested in that literary influence on his work?

From the get-go. I’ve always felt very lucky that my teen idol was someone who read a lot and talked a lot about books and that crossover has always interested me about him.

Every time you got a new Bowie album there seemed to be a reading list with it – a crazy reading list with loads of nutty stuff, but it did send you off to read.

He was a voracious reader. I know when he moved into a house in Switzerland he took about 1,500 books but they were only there for six weeks or something like that. I can’t remember the exact figures but he took crazy amounts of books around with him.

When he and Iggy [Pop] went on the TransSiberian Express they took two tea chests full of books and they sat on the Trans-Siberian railway and just read their way across Siberia.

As a big advocate of reading for pleasure to enhance creativity, do you consider David Bowie to be the perfect advert for it given the successful career he had?

Absolutely. I go to schools a lot and they always talk about reading if you want to be a writer but you should read a lot if you want to be an engineer, you should read a lot if you want to be a musician, and you should read a lot if you want to be a cook because reading is where you get to meet people who you’re never going to meet in the flesh.

“YOU S H O U L D READ A L OT IF YO U WANT TO BE A WRITER , AN ENG INEER , A MUS IC IAN O R A C O O K BECAU S E READING IS W HERE YO U G ET TO M EET PEO P L E WH O YO U ’ R E NE VER G O ING TO M EET IN TH E FL ES H . ”

If you were to put a definitive reading list together of the books and authors that have been most influential for you, what would that include?

It would definitely feature a book by a woman called Ursula Le Guin, named ‘A Wizard of Earthsea’. It’s an amazing fantasy book which I read at just the right age and it’s about a school for wizards, funnily enough. It made knowledge sexy so it kind of turned me into a swot.

One of your other projects at the moment is a film called ‘Triple Word Score’, which seems to have Liverpool talent at the heart of it. How is it coming together?

Yes we’re shooting that next spring. It’s funny because it’s basically the film that The Farm made – one of the producers is Roy Boulter who was the drummer, and the director is Carl Hunter who was the guitarist. Also Bill Nighy is in it and he used to be at the Everyman.

It’s based on a short story I wrote years ago and it’s about Scrabble.

Do you enjoy the process of your writing being turned into something completely different by someone else?

Oh yes that’s brilliant, it’s wonderful. I am really interested [in other people’s interpretations] and I think that comes from having a background in film where you write a line which you think is funny one way, and then the actor does it and it’s completely different.

I’m very used to the fact that other people make you look better!

Having written for the screen, for books and for more theatrical projects like the Olympic opening ceremony, which is your favourite?

I love, love, love writing children’s books and I love going to schools and reading. I defy anyone not to love being on a film set, but the children’s books seem important.

I owe so much to the books that I read [as a child]. I write for an age group of around eight to 12 and the books I read at that age made me, so there’s an element of paying back a debt there really.

Liverpool has a ‘City of Readers’ campaign underway to transform it into the UK’s foremost reading city. How important do you feel such initiatives are in encouraging people to read?

It’s like some kind of weird dirty secret but when you meet people who do really well at things they’re nearly always really big readers, whatever the field is.

It’s not talked about and it seems strange to me because parents want the best for their children and they’ll stand over them while they do their homework or they’ll provide them with extra tutors or send them to private school, but nothing works like reading with them. It is a magic bullet for social mobility and for happiness.

You’ve written original stories but also taken on characters and concepts which already exist, such as your ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ sequel book and screenwriting episodes of ‘Doctor Who’. Is the bigger challenge creating something from scratch, or adding an original touch to something people already love?

Making something from scratch is definitely harder because if you know there’s a car that can fly then you know something in the story will work!

To tell a story that’s never been told before is an amazing thing though because stories live for a long time, they can live forever.

The country has recently been celebrating a successful Olympic Games – the first since you worked on the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony with Danny Boyle. Do you still see a legacy of that show given that it instilled so much pride in the nation?

I think that nation is still there, it still exists. It doesn’t speak as loudly as it did that summer.

Also, that ceremony and the torch relay were both done by volunteers. The people who are doing those types of things are the people who don’t get into the papers, really good people who do amazing things. I think what was really good about the opening ceremony was that it put them in the spotlight for once and those people are still there doing great stuff.

Do you still have a dream project you’d like to work on or a goal you’d like to achieve?

I would really, really love to do a big animated movie. I worked for a while on a Pixar film that didn’t come off but I would love to do it.

‘Finding Nemo’ and films like that are so amazing and it would just be great to do something like that. I am working on an animated film but it’s not of that scale.

DAVID BOWIE’S READING LIST BY FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE VICTORIA GALLERY & MUSEUM ON OCTOBER AS PART OF THIS YEAR’S LIVERPOOL LITERARY FESTIVAL - OCTOBER

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CHICKEN WINGS There are few tasty foods more appropriate for sharing than chicken wings, and luckily Liverpool serves up top quality variations by the bucketload!

If you’re searching for that finger lickin’ good old American favourite when dining out with friends, look no further than our pick of the best.

A MEATYLICIOUS MEAL Koop, Bold Street & Aigburth Vale

CHICHA Bold Street, L1

Whether ordering original or boneless, there is a wide range of spices to complement each serving of wings at Koop. The restaurant prides itself on its chicken which has been marinated in its patented secret sauce for 24 hours.

There’s good news for South Liverpool wing lovers too, as Koop recently opened a new branch in Aigburth which also offers home delivery.

DEEP SOUTH SHARING Red’s True Barbecue, Hanover Street

Against the raw backdrop of a car mechanicthemed interior, this urban restaurant is a genuine smokehouse with a unique take on America’s Deep South. Red’s takes you stateside instantly with its little plates and barbecue trays of chicken wings to share.

THE CHICKEN CHALLENGE Pattersons, Gradwell Street Offering a spectacular selection of wings, fried in buttermilk and dusted with a secret flour recipe, it’s easy to see why Pattersons is one of the city’s hottest chicken eateries. Why not try the unbearable ‘Hot Wing Challenge’? Finish 20 buffalo wings marinated in super hot sauce within the five-minute time limit and the restaurant foots the bill.

Liverpudlians can be forgiven for never having sampled Peruvian food before a visit to Chicha. Bold Street’s new addition is the first restaurant in the city dedicated to the land of the Incas and one of only a handful in the country outside of London.

We need more of them on these shores if my dining experience is anything to go by. I was immediately taken in by the eatery’s positive vibes - the result of warm lighting, mellow music and vibrant, graffiti-themed artwork.

Chicha scores highly in the bohemian cool stakes, but what about the food? I’d be ready to answer that question after sampling the authentic Peruvian cocktails its capable bar staff whip up.

I started with a Strawberry Chilcano - a refreshing blend of strawberry puree, lime juice and ginger ale, nicely spiced by a dash of Peruvian rum derivative picso - while my dining partner opted for a Manzana Smash (both £7.50).

My date’s drink was a traditional blend of lime juice, fresh apple, apple soda and sugar syrup - surely that combo counts towards your five a day - which delivered its titular smash thanks to the inclusion of Agwa de Bolivia; a sweet and tangy liquor that brings a party to your pallet.

REVIEW BY MARK LANGSHAW With taste buds primed and stomachs lined with a perhaps overly generous serving of complimentary dipping bread, we dived straight into the mains. At Chicha they consist of tapasstyle dishes with a South American twist.

Upon the recommendation of our friendly waitress, who proved a reliable source during the cocktail course, we each chose three dishes to sample. Both of us plumped for the Chicken Liver and Pisco Pate (£4) and the Aji Chilli Barbecue Ribs (£6).

To complete my main course, I selected the Peruvian Potato and Mackerel Fishcakes (£4.50) and my date chose the Spiced Slow Braised Pork Belly (£5.50).

Sweet meets savoury is a running theme at Chicha and its kitchen staff are truly masters of blending these two opposing forces.

For instance, the chicken liver pate packed a welcome tang thanks to the inclusion of grapefruit marmalade and went down a treat on the freshly baked ciabatta.

Moreover, even the most avid rib enthusiast would struggle to find fault in the plate of barbecue-coated

goodness we were served.

The succulent meat melted off the bone and the yellow chilli salsa was offset against a lacing of lime, making the dish another successful sweet-savoury combo.

The Braised Pork Belly let the side down somewhat, with a fat-to-prime-cut ratio which swung in blubber’s favour - but the fishcakes were another hit, pleasantly crispy on the outside and brought to life by a side helping of zesty balsamic beets.

Three of Chicha’s plateloads turned out to be more than enough for our stomachs but, in the name of duty, we shared a Venezuelan Chocolate Brownie (£5.50) for afters.

It was rich and indulgent, but the brownie itself was upstaged by the sumptuous scoop of banana ice cream on the side. My date and I agreed that we could have easily devoured it by the bucketload.

Chicha is another welcome addition to Bold Street’s burgeoning restaurant offering, bringing a dash of South American colour to the food quarter and flavours which will delight fans of the sweetsavoury combo.

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STREETLIFE LIVERPOOL SLEEPOUT

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Highlights OCTOBER

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Liverpool Hope University The 10-singer choir and seven-piece band is set to bring a soothing vocal performance filled with authentic Nigerian traditions and solo performances from many genres of Yoruba-Nigerian music.

The Magnet Rapper Devlin prepares to bring his grime and hip hop style to the city with support from the likes of Miss Stylie, Royzy Rothschild and Beyond Average.

Liverpool city centre With the city’s landmarks providing the backdrop, the annual spectacle returns led by a 70-strong drum troupe, Viva Brazil Samba Shows, Katumba and Capoeira For All.

LEAF A chance to catch one of Liverpool’s latest up-andcoming artists. Following the success of sell-out gigs in Manchester and London, local lad Louis Berry brings his raw and honest Dylan-inspired lyrics to the city in an intimate performance.

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Featuring many of the world’s most inspirational adventurers, expect to see a genuine production with no script, no actors and no second takes.

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