Your Move 426

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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM / ISSUE 426 / 11 NOV – 24 NOV 2016 / FREE EVERY FORTNIGHT

HOME FRONT

Veterans housing initiatives in the city

INTERVIEW

Professor Greg Whyte The former Olympian challenging top celebrities

REVIEW

Tee Time Allerton’s latest eatery

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CULTURAL COLLABORATIONS: LIVERPOOL’S LARGE SCALE EVENTS

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S LETTER As the nation remembers the sacrifices those in our armed forces have made, this issue of Your Move sheds some light on the initiatives which are underway in the Liverpool City Region to address veterans’ housing needs.

From community-led programmes to assistance from authorities, our latest Hot Topic looks at the property projects helping ex-servicemen and women adjust to civilian life and how more can be done moving forward.

Plus we catch up with Professor Greg Whyte, the Liverpool John Moores University sports science expert who has been putting some top celebrities through gruelling challenges in the name of charity; and our reviewer tries the menu at one of the newest restaurants on South Liverpool’s thriving food and drink circuit.

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Market highlights Dine in style with our pick of stunning homes

24 News City agents get ready for Liverpool’s Santa Dash 30 ON THE COVER Hot Topic Veterans housing initiatives in the Liverpool City Region

34 Talent Professor Greg Whyte on pushing physical boundaries and challenging celebrities 38 Home Upgrade The best ways to add value to your home 45 Food and Drink We review The Old Stables and find Merseyside’s Moroccan hotspots 48 A New Light How River of Light kicked off a more collaborative approach to large scale city events 54 Streetlife What’s on in November

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Harrington Place, L36 Barrels of natural light helps accentuate the crisp, modern finish of this chic dining room at Countryside’s ‘The Cam’ - a spacious fourbedroom property set within a newly-built Huyton development.

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

Freshfield Road, L37 Split over three floors, this grand five-bedroom detached Victorian villa boasts a number of high-end features. Chief among them is a dining room decorated in classic period-style which vaunts its original stripped pinewood flooring.

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Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19

Offers Over £500,000

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Mather Avenue, Allerton, L18

£430,000

• Highly Sought After L18 Location • Close Proximity to Calderstones Park • 4 Bedroom Detached Family Home • Superbly Presented Throughout

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

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L16 Cul-de-sac • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • Spacious Lounge & Kitchen/Breakfast Room

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

Offers Over £350,000

• Four Bedrooms • End Town House • Stunning Throughout • No Chain

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

W NE

Nook Rise, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £285,000 Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Located Within L15 Conservation Area • Situated on a Large Corner Plot • 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Property

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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

Dulas Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £190,000

Ullet Road, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £200,000

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

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

W NE ICE PR

The Rooley, Huyton, L36

Offers Over £255,000

Calderstones Court, Allerton, L18

Offers Over £150,000

Sefton Villas, Prince Alfred Road, L15

Over £165,000

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

• Three Bedrooms • Popular Location • Must See • No Chain

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

W NE ICE PR

Beetham Plaza, The Strand

Offers Over £220,000

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

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Edge Lane Drive, Old Swan, L13

Stonehouse Mews, Allerton, L18

Offers Over £620,000

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

Derby Lane, Old Swan, L13

Offers Over £165,000

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

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Bartons Hey, Formby L37

Offers Over £600,000 Edenhurst Drive, Formby L37

Offers Over £450,000

• NO CHAIN • Five bedrooms • Sought after location • West facing garden with open aspect over

• Five Bedrooms • Substantial Gardens • Four Reception Rooms • Close to all Amenities

Bonnington Avenue, Crosby L23

£400,000

• NO CHAIN • Two Spacious Reception Rooms • Extended & Superbly Presented Throughout • Secluded Gardens to the Front & Rear

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Esplen Avenue, Crosby L23

£300,000 Lonsdale Road, Formby L37

• Excellent Decorative Order • Detached • Three Double Bedrooms • Magnificent modern kitchen/breakfast room

Offers Over £250,000

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

£230,000 Sandilands Grove, Hightown L38

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

Offers Over £190,000

Sandilands Grove, Hightown L38

Offers Over £190,000

• NO CHAIN • Offering potential for extensions • Good sized gardens to side and rear • Three receptions

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Rockland Road, Waterloo L22

£234,995

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Mead Avenue, Litherland L21

£150,000

Jubilee Road, Crosby L23

Westbourne Avenue, Thornton L23

Offers Over £140,000

• Three Bedrooms • Popular Location • Good Sized Gardens • Close to all amenities

• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L21 Location • Three Double Bedrooms • Extended Family Home

Offers Over £115,000 Trent Way, Litherland L21 • Stunning Two Bedroom Property • Highly Sought After L21 Location • Spacious Lounge & Kitchen/Dining Room • Modern Family Bathroom

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

Preston Way, Crosby L23

Offers Over £135,000

• Three double bedrooms • Kitchen/dining room • Lounge • Close proximity to schools, shops and transport links

Offers Over £115,000

Galsworthy Avenue, Netherton L30

£100,000

• NO CHAIN • Three good sized bedrooms • Two receptions • Modern bathroom

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Offers Over £90,000

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

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

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Longmoor Lane, Aintree L9 • No Chain • Potential For Conversion • Office Space • Dual Use Commercial/Residential

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£87,000 Hereford Drive, Netherton L30

Offers Over £85,000

• NO CHAIN • Three bedrooms plus loft room • Corner plot • Gardens to side and rear

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£75,000

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Offers Over £70,000 Beech Street, Bootle L20

Offers Over £55,000

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West Tower, Brook Street Reduced £229,950

Two bed, two bathroom duplex Secure parking Design that can be reconfigured To make into three bed apt Fabulous views of the city Balcony 24 hr concierge

This beautifully presented two bedroom, one en-suite, one bathroom apartment is positioned on the twentieth floor of the iconic West Tower building, offers simply stunning views of the river and its estuary from its floor to ceiling windows. With 24 hr concierge and high speed lifts, it’s the ultimate in inner city living.

Unity Building, L3 Reduced £120,000 • • • • •

Executive one bed apartment Balcony off spacious lounge 24 hr concierge Resident’s gym ‘Buy to let’ investment With good yield

Beetham Tower, L3 £189,950

South Ferry Quay, L3 £135,000

Park Lane Plaza, L1 £120,000

Unity Building, L3 £110,000

• Executive apartment with views • Refurbished to high standard • New kitchen separate from lounge • Two bedroom, two bathrooms • Secure parking, concierge

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

• Good sized one bed apartment • Fitted kitchen with appliances • Open plan lounge • Balcony, parking • Located by Liverpool One

We advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £112,000. Any person wishing to increase on this offer should notify Keppie Massie Residential of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts.

Shandon Court, L3 Reduced £105,000

Sovereign Hey, L11 Offers in region of £79,995

Naseby Street, L4 Reduced £64,950

Stanley Road, L5 Reduced £54,950

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

• Four bed terraced • In need of modernisation • Two receptions rooms • Good residential location • Cash sale required

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

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

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Quebec Quay, L3 £1400pcm

A fabulous penthouse apartment with views to die for, over the River Mersey and The Marina from your own terrace. With two parking spaces and lift access to the 5th floor, this is one not to be missed. A large lounge with separate kitchen dining room, also a huge master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk in dressing room. The second bedroom is also generously proportioned with an en-suite.

Unity Building, L3 £1300pcm

Quebec Quay, L3 £795pcm

Parkfield Road, L17 £750pcm

Unity Building, L3 £675pcm

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

• 2 Bed Ground Floor Apartment • Fixtures & Fittings •Ensuite to Master Bedroom •Close to Liverpool Marina •Parking

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

• 4th Floor One Bedroom Apartment • Open Plan Living • Fitted Kitchen • 24hr Concierge • Residents Only On Site Gym

Water Street, L3 £650pcm

McBride Street, L19 £500pcm

Richmond Park, L6 £500pcm

Clarendon Road, L19 £475pcm

• One bedroom 5th Floor Apartment • Living Area with Views of River • Fitted Kitchen with Appliances • Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking

• 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Flat • Open Plan Lounge • White Goods • Gas Central Heating • Bathroom Inc Shower

• Three Bedroom Terraced House • Two Reception Rooms • Gas Central heating • Unfurnished • Alarmed

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

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STUDENT

£68,500

£109,950

The Foundry

The Reach

One Bedroom Studio Apartment Spacious Living/Dining Room Exposed Beams EPC - B

The apartment is offered on a 75% shared ownership basis. Stunning features including exposed beams.

£99,950

City Residential are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £100,000 for 32 The Reach, Leeds Street, Liverpool, L3 2DA. Anyone

wishing to place an offer on the property should contact us on 0151 231 6100 prior to exchange of contracts.

£110,000

£99,950

£115,000

One Park West

Liberty Place

The Reach

The Collegiate

Studio Apartment Sought After Location Ideal First Time Buy EPC - B

One Bedroom Apartment Ropewalks Location Secure Allocated Parking EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Fourth Floor Ideal First Time Buy EPC - D

One Bedroom Apartment Secure Car Parking Space Stunning Views EPC - C

£122,500

£145,000

£145,000

£165,000

Moss Street

Alexandra Tower

Hudson Gardens

Cromptons Court

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

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

Two Bedroom Apartment Ropewalks Location Secure Allocated Parking EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Top Floor Situated By Calderstones Park EPC - D

£205,000

£225,000

£239,950

£249,950

Armstrong Quay

Cornwallis Court

One Park West

West Quay

Two Bedroom Duplex Beautiful River Views En-Suite Shower Room EPC - D

Two Bedroom Penthouse Fantastic Living Space Secure Parking Space EPC - D

Two Bedroom Apartment Stunning Views Secure Allocated Car Parking EPC - B

Two Bedroom Apartment Dockland Views Secure Allocated Car Parking EPC - C

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£850pcm Waterloo Warehouse

£950pcm The Albany

A two bedroom apartment in this stunning conversion. Fully furnished to a high standard with a fully fitted and equipped kitchen.

Views of the dock and river.

Master bedroom benefits from an en-suite.

Secure allocated parking.

NEW PRICE

A well-presented spacious two bedroom apartment in this most appealing period conversion. Located on Old Hall Street in the heart of the business district and close to Moorfields Station. Fully furnished to a high

standard the apartment offers a spacious living area with modern fully fitted kitchen inc. dishwasher. Spacious bedrooms. Well appointed main bathroom and video entry system.

NEW PRICE

£500pcm

£580pcm

£625pcm

£600pcm

The Sidings

The Reach

City View

Eden Square

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Secure Allocated Parking

One Bedroom Apartment Unfurnished Secure Allocated Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

NEW PRICE

£700pcm

£800pcm

£725pcm

£950pcm

One Park West

Westminster Chambers

Quebec Quay

South Ferry Quay

Studio Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Ground Floor Fully Furnished Parking Included

Three bedroom Apartment 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.

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0151 709 9638 Sales sales@bluerowhomes.co.uk Lettings Rentals@bluerowlettings.com 116 Duke Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 5JW

Waterloo Warehouse L3

£895pcm

Circle 109, L1

£550pcm

FURNISHED

Addenbrook Drive, L24

£575pcm

PART FURNISHED

This converted 3rd floor furnished apartment is situated within one of Liverpool's period warehouses, conveniently located for City centre.

The accommodation comprises communal entrance , private hallway, two double bedrooms, en-suite to master bedroom. Spacious entertaining living /dining room with views towards Estuary and the Dock Basin.

Quebec Quay L3

£199,950

A fabulous well presented furnished 2nd floor apartment in this sought after development enjoying views of the communal gardens and Marina.

Communal entrance, spacious private entrance hallway separate fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room and dressing room, modern bathroom. uPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating, allocated parking and communal gardens.

Roby Street

£69,950

A very well maintained 3 bedroom end of terrace property. The house benefits from a new "wet room" style bathroom and a recently fitted kitchen together with 2 reception rooms and 3 bedrooms. Priced to sell this is an opportunity not to be missed.

A one double bedroom apartment situated in the Ropewalks district off Duke Street. Private entrance, living room kitchen with built in appliances, modern bathroom with white suite. This property can be let either furnished or unfurnished, Double glazing, electric heating.

The Anchorage L3

£157,000

This is a well presented first floor, two bedroom, furnished, apartment situated directly on the Marina water front. The apartment has views of the water from every room. The living room has doors leading to a balcony and there is a separate kitchen off the living room. From the hallway there are two good size bedrooms and a family size bathroom.

Royal Quay

Bluerow lettings are pleased to offer for rent this bright modern second floor, three double bedroom, part furnished apartment in Speke, close to all amenities. The spacious accommodation comprises, hallway, living /dining area with 2 sets of patio doors with Juliette balconies, kitchen off, contemporary bathroom and 3 double bedrooms.

£125,000

1st floor two bedroom apartment in the historic waterfront area of Liverpool adjacent to the Albert Dock and the new Echo Arena with easy access to the area's bars and restaurants. This gated development is designed around a landscaped courtyard accessed by security doors to each building. Including Allocated parking.

Lennox Way L7

£130,000

Bluerow Homes are delighted to offer this well presented 3 bedroom semi detached house tucked away in a quiet street yet still within easy reach of the city, local amenities and transport links. The property benefits from a large kitchen-diner, good sized living room, downstairs wc, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Hatton Gardens £99,999 plus £15,000 car parking

Good size one bedroom apartment situated in the award winning Hatton gardens development. The apartment has been modernised but still retains some of the original features. The property would appeal to both owner occupiers and investors alike, these apartments are extremely popular and offer a good return on investment. Viewing recommended.

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Dicks Lane, L40

Alexandra Drive, L20

Merrilocks Rd, L23

Courtenay Avenue, L22

Moreland Drive, PR8

Victoria Road, L23 D CE DU RE

W NE

O/O £815,000 • Award Winning Design • 6 Bedrooms • Barn Conversion • EPC D

Rumford Place, L3

£199,950 • 3 Bedrooms • Immaculately presented • Large garden • EPC D

Rawson Rd, L21

£165,000

£159,995

£155,000

• 1 Bed Apartment • 2nd Floor • Excellent location • EPC C

• 3 Bedrooms • Great Size Property • Potential To Add Value • EPC F

• Recent Build Property • Fantastic Location • Cul De Sac • EPC C

October Drive, L6

Worcester Road, L20

Feltwell Road, L4

O/O £150,000 • Two reception rooms • Driveway • Modernisation required • EPC E

Kilburn Street, L21 D CE DU RE

D CE DU RE

W NE

£124,950

OIRO £115,000

£105,000

£88,000

£85,000

£59,995

• 1 Bed Apartment • First Floor • Business District • EPC C

• Large Corner Plot • Family Home • 3 Bedrooms • EPC D

• 3 Bed Modern Town House • Ideal for first time buyer • Reduced for quick sale • EPC B

• 3 bedrooms • Large terrace property • No Chain • EPC F

• 3 Bedrooms • Terrace Property • Renovated • EPC D

• 2 Bed End Terrace • Ideal for 1st time buyers • Investment Option • EPC D

Corbridge Road, L16

Paddock Farm, Ox Lane, L35

Upton Rocks Avenue

Stamfordham Dr, L19

£399,950

£199,950

£195,950

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• 5 bed detached • 2 En-Suite Bedrooms • Double Garage • EPC C

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Don’t forget the basics – IHT planning Q: My husband died five years ago, leaving everything to me. I’m in good health but I‘ve started to worry about inheritance tax. I have a very nice house worth £500k and investments worth about £1 million. I will be leaving everything to my children, but want to try to avoid leaving them with a large tax bill.

A: It’s rare for me to be able to give good news, but the Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill on your estate is set to decrease as the new Residence Nil Rate Band comes into effect over the next few years. This new allowance can be claimed for estates which include a main residence.

Your potential IHT bill currently is £340,000, which is a substantial amount. I have calculated this as follows: Your assets Less: Your nil rate band (NRB) Less: Your husbands NRB Amount subject to IHT at 40%

£1,500,00 £325,000 £325,000 £850,000, So IHT £340,000

Between April 2017 and April 2020 the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) will be gradually phased in, so that by April 2020 the calculation will look like this, assuming all other things are equal.

Your assets Less: Your NRB and RNRB Less: Your husbands NRB and RNRB Amount subject to IHT at 40%

£1,500,00 £500,000 £500,000 £500,000 So, IHT £200,000

So your children’s potential IHT bill drops to £200,000.

Q: That sounds good – but what if I downsize as I get older?

A: The family home doesn’t need to be owned at death to qualify.

This would apply to people who may have downsized or sold their property to move into residential care or a relative’s home.

The RNRB will still be available as long as: • The property disposed of was owned by the individual and it would have qualified for the RNRB had the individual retained it; • The replacement property and/or assets form part of the estate and pass to direct descendants.

Downsizing or the disposal of the property has to take place after 8 July 2015. But there is no time limit on the period between the disposal and when death occurs.

Q: Is there anything else I should think of?

A: Yes – remember the basics of IHT planning • Die owing as little as possible; therefore make lifetime gifts as appropriate • Consider investments that give you a reduced rate of IHT and • Consider life cover to provide for an eventual IHT bill In your case I would suggest you find advisers who can integrate good tax and investment planning to assist you.

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NEWS COUNTRYSIDE ON SITE AT KIRKBY REGENERATION SCHEME Deborah Hughes (Countryside), Knowsley Council cabinet member for regeneration and economic development Mike Murphy, Knowsley Council leader Andy Moorhead and Phillip Whitehead (Countryside).

Work is underway on Countryside’s new Highfield Green residential scheme, which will form part of a £200 million Kirkby regeneration.

The project will bring 200 new three-bedroom detached and semidetached homes to the town, which is the subject of a transformation

by Knowsley Council and its partners.

It also forms part of a wider Countryside project to create a total of 583 new homes across the borough and will add 30 acres of public open space and recreational facilities to the area.

Philip Whitehead, regional regeneration director at Countryside, says: “This is a very exciting project for Countryside.

“Knowsley Council has set out a very impressive regeneration strategy for the town, for which Highfield Green will play a crucial role in the rejuvenation of Tower Hill.

“Highfield Green is set to provide high quality and affordable homes for both families and first-time buyers, whilst helping to transform the area into a vibrant and welcoming community for years to come.”

House hunters will be able to view three of Countryside’s most popular show home designs at the Shevington’s Lane development before Christmas.

Situated two miles from Kirkby town centre, the development has already attracted two reservations off-plan.

For more information call Countryside on 0151 601 8532.

KEPPIE MASSIE GETS READY TO RUN THE SANTA DASH Fundraisers from Keppie Massie Residential and Keppie Massie will join in this year’s Santa Dash to boost cash for a local cause.

The team will don festive Father Christmas outfits for the 4 December race in Liverpool to support The James Greenop Foundation – a charity which helps children and young people in the North West achieve their dreams.

The cause was set up in memory of James Greenop who died at the age of 10 and it has since generated funds for charities including the Wirral Autistic Society as it helps children affected by illness and disabilities.

Keppie Massie representatives including Peter Jones, Tom Parry, Phil Winckles, Simon Layland, 24 Your Move

Members of the Keppie Massie team at last year's Santa Dash

Tracey O’Neill, Tony Reed, Thomas McDonald, Louise Almond and Heather May will all take part in the Christmas fun run this year.

Meanwhile fellow members of staff from Keppie Massie Residential will be on hand on the day to cheer the runners on and keep their energy up by handing out jelly beans.

Ahead of the Santa Dash, which has also seen the firm participate in previous years, Keppie Massie Residential’s branch manager, Debra Beach, says: “This year Keppie Massie and

Keppie Massie Residential have chosen The James Greenop Foundation as a member of staff is good friends with James’ family.

“She has seen the amount of grief they have been through and how strong they have been for each other through such a difficult time which has been inspiring.”

For more information about the charity, visit www.thejamesgreenopfoundation.org.

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NEWS KENSINGTON SCHEME ADDS TO LANDLORD’S GROWING PORTFOLIO Liverpool landlord Luxor Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of a new property in Kensington.

Chancery House is said to be proving popular amongst a range of buyers

Chancery House apartments in high demand New apartments at Liverpool’s Grade II-listed Chancery House are said to have attracted high demand during October.

According to agent City Residential, just nine apartments remain unsold in the first phase as the Paradise Street development nears completion.

Phil Hartley-Chambers, director at City Residential, says: “We are absolutely delighted with how well Chancery House has sold. It has proven extremely popular with purchasers from all demographics.

“First-time buyers, upsizers, downsizers, investors and second home owners are all wanting to live in the building and buy into the vision of the stunning finished scheme, which we are all now able to start seeing as the cladding is going on and the scaffolding is coming down”.

Dating back to 1899, Chancery House is a former seaman’s refuge which has been sympathetically converted into a residential property housing one, two and three-bedroom apartments as well as six penthouses.

A launch party for the development is being held at The Chancery, a new restaurant and deli on the ground floor of Chancery House, on 1 December with existing purchasers and interested parties invited to attend.

The building, which is to be named Luxor Court, will feature 12 twobedroom apartments once refurbishment work has been carried out.

Commenting on the latest project, Paul Nicholson, managing director of Luxor Group, says: “We are extremely pleased with our latest acquisition which fits nicely in our portfolio.

“The apartments are extremely large and well laid out to allow for functional flowing living space.

“They need modernising and due to the number and size of the apartments this will be a substantial investment but it will be

worthwhile.”

The refurbishment work will get underway early next year, with modern integrated kitchens and luxury bathrooms set to be added to the properties as part of the overhaul.

A number of the homes are already pre-let with the others expected to be available in early 2017.

Luxor Group’s expanding property portfolio has prompted the firm to open an additional office in Kensington, which will allow residents at the new development to stop by to discuss any issues with a dedicated property manager.

The existing Picton Road office will continue to serve as a base for Luxor’s management team.

For more information call 0151 475 5042.

Luxor Court will bring 12 new homes to Kensington

For more information call City Residential on 0151 231 6100.

SHOWHOME LAUNCH SPARKS INTEREST AT WOOLTON SCHEME The launch of a new showhome at a Woolton housing development has sparked a rise in interest amongst potential homebuyers.

Macbryde’s ‘Marlow’ style showhome was unveiled during the launch

Macbryde Homes welcomed house hunters to its Kingswood Manor scheme to view the four-bedroom ‘Marlow’ property.

Located in Woolton Village, Kingswood Manor incorporates 10 houses from the Macbryde Homes Signature Collection and 50% have already been secured off-plan.

Speaking following the launch Caryl Russell, sales manager at Macbryde Homes,

says: “The launch of a new showhome is always an exciting time and this one was particularly popular.

“It was a very busy weekend with many prospective purchasers enquiring about the remaining plots.

“We received lots of great feedback on the quality of the finish and design of the homes at Kingswood Manor, which is fantastic as we’ve worked really hard to deliver the exceptional quality customers expect.”

For more information visit www.macbryde-homes.co.uk.

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NEWS

GROWING LIVERPOOL AGENT ACHIEVES INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION Liverpool’s Bluerow Homes has received its National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) licence following the launch of its new sales division.

Bluerow Homes director Helen Griffin-Booth

Now a sales and lettings agency, the firm achieved the accreditation which ensures that at least one agent within a branch is fully qualified in residential sales.

Bluerow Homes director, Helen Griffin-Booth undertook a rigorous examination process to fulfil the criteria for the licence and the agency will continue to take on 12 hours of continued professional development each year to keep up to date with the latest industry changes and best practice.

Helen says: “As a growing business it’s essential that all of our clients are fully confident in our professionalism, and the NAEA licence reflects the high standard and integrity of our services.

“It’s certainly been an exciting year for Bluerow Homes as 2016 has seen the launch of our new residential sales division alongside the opening of our brand new city centre location, and so it’s an incredible achievement to be fully licensed in residential sales.

“We now have our sights firmly set on 2017 and this latest accomplishment has set the bar high for things to come.”

Peter Bolton King, chief executive of the NAEA, adds: “I am delighted to confirm that Bluerow Homes is now fully licensed.

In a difficult economic time it is important for anyone placing a home on the market to use a professional, knowledgeable agent.

NAEA members know their local area and know their local market. That is very important to consumers.”

HOUSEBUILDER REPORTS SUCCESSFUL SO FAR Merseyside-based developer Forth Homes has sold 95% of its 2016 housing stock as it approaches the end of a successful year.

According to the firm a reservation on the final plot of the housebuilder’s Hall Road East scheme has taken the total number of sales to 30 this year.

The figures have been revealed as Forth Homes also prepares to commence work on 10 new properties in Rainhill and has recently started building six family homes in Roby, with both schemes now open to off-plan reservations.

Meanwhile the developer has a further 65 new houses in the pipeline across the North West as it has secured five additional new sites, with projects expected to get underway on each of them during the next six months.

In a bid to keep building on its successful year in the property sector, Forth Homes is continuing to look for further residential development opportunities around the region, including those with and without planning permission.

Forth Homes is working on new properties in Rainhill 26 Your Move

For further details contact the developer’s planning and land acquisition team on 0151 909 3007.

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stint in the armed forces can be life-changing for service personnel and their families, with many returning from the frontline bearing mental and physical scars.

Some veterans require day-to-day care and support while others fall upon hard times as they struggle to readjust and reintegrate themselves into society.

Housing needs are among the biggest issues facing military veterans, and here in the Liverpool City Region initiatives are in place to assist them once they’re ready to set up home again.

The Liverpool Veterans Project (LVP), a support organisation established by Breckfield & North Everton Neighbourhood Council, has helped house or rehouse 148 local military veterans and their families in the last three years.

“Homelessness and housing needs among veterans is one of the biggest issues that LVP deals with,” Jimmy Culshaw, the organisation’s veterans housing officer tells Your Move.

“Veterans may have a roof over their head but the property may not meet their needs. For instance, it may have damp or be inappropriate for their mobility issues.

“A number of veterans may be sofa surfing, sleeping at friends’ or families’ and don’t have a home of their own, and a small number are actually sleeping rough.”

Through partnerships with organisations including homeless charity Shelter and the Royal British Legion, LVP devises support plans for ex-service personnel affected by housing issues, which may include helping them secure accommodation at specialist developments such as Speke House.

Speke House, where LVP is based one day a week, is a subsidised rental scheme in South Liverpool for service veterans and their partners.

“It’s a 52-bed unit established for ex-service personnel who require ongoing support,” explains LVP chairman Bob Blanchard. “Speke House offers stop-gap accommodation for up to two years and the services it provides enables veterans to live more independently in the community.”

Speke House isn’t the only residential development of its kind in the Liverpool region and the good news is that more appear to be on the horizon.

Former soldier Darren Crouch set up Veterans Facility Services (VFS) after leaving the military and returning to college to train as a builder. The company, which undertakes property repairs and maintenance using both exforces and civilian tradesmen, is in the process of converting an abandoned three-storey property in the L6 area into homes for veterans.

“The house that we’re converting changed the dimension of what we originally planned,” says Darren. “The owner donated the use of the building to us on a long-term tenancy so we can support and home ex-servicemen and women.

“Given the size and scope of the building, it now allows us the opportunity to bring in multiple initiatives that could possibly help not just ex-forces but the wider communities of Liverpool.

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“Giving the ex-forces community the chance to lead on this project offers certain individuals an alternative to medical intervention, as there are many ex-servicemen and women who don’t require medical treatment, but struggle to find full-time employment. Hopefully this will give them the chance to slowly reintegrate themselves into the wider community.”

Darren, who was inspired to start the project after featuring in a special veterans edition of BBC television show ‘DIY SOS’, has entered talks with Liverpool City Council and a housing association to explore the possibility of restoring other empty properties across Merseyside.

Although local endeavours like this one are fighting the cause on the home front, widespread housing schemes are also doing their part to help Liverpool’s veterans return to civilian life.

Charity group Haig Housing Trust has more than 1,400 properties across the country on its books, including the Liverpool-based Ogden Close estate on Muirhead Avenue and Heath Road in Allerton.

These developments are usually rental schemes geared towards the needs of veterans, set amid small, well-maintained estates.

“Haig’s properties - a mix of family-sized houses, maisonettes and flats - are spread throughout the United Kingdom in over 50 different local authorities,” says Bob. “The properties are for rental only at a charitable rent roughly comparable to the rents charged by local authorities.

“Haig offers general needs housing and special housing solutions for severely wounded and disabled service and ex-service personnel which include options other than just rental, like Shared Ownership for example.”

Merseyside’s veterans can also turn to local authorities in times of housing need as they are entitled to support under the terms of the Armed Forces Covenant, a government pledge to ensure members of the armed forces are treated fairly and recognised for the sacrifices they’ve made.

“Having the Armed Forces Covenant in place means veterans who approach the council for housing support are able to be processed through the Housing Options Service, which gives priority to ex-service personnel and their family members,” says a Knowsley Council spokesperson.

“Within Knowsley, the Housing Options Service has proven successful for ex-servicemen and women who have applied for such support.”

Although the Liverpool City Region’s local authorities appear to have had some success meeting the housing needs of the veteran community, Darren believes more collaboration is needed between the charities, councils and individuals striving towards the same goal.

“With so many charities raising millions in revenue, it’s time Liverpool took on the challenge of supporting all ex-servicemen and women who need housing or rehousing,” he says. “There are enough empty properties here, but it’s often left to individuals like us to raise the profile.

“We’re hoping to convince the council, charities, businesses and individuals to get on board with our housing project because we want to help as many communities as possible.”

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a number of veterans may be sofa surfing, sleeping at friends’ or families’ and don’t have a home of their own.

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TALENT IN THE CITY

INTERVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG

Tell us about your own background as an athlete.

I started training as a swimmer at six and in those days you could start competing then. By the age of eight I was competing and I became the national champion when I was 12.

When I came to being about 14 or 15 all my mates left swimming because that’s a classic age when you find other things in life.

I migrated into modern pentathlon and fortunately I was good at it.

Was it difficult going from one specialism to having to be good at everything involved?

It’s that jack of all trades but master of one thing and it’s very tricky. To some extent that’s what set me up for the way I live my life now – I’m quite eclectic in what I do but I like that, it keeps me motivated.

I won world silver, European bronze, I was seven times national champion and an Olympian which was really nice.

Since then I’ve migrated into endurance stuff - I swam the Channel, I raced in the Marathon Des Sables which is the toughest foot race on the planet, a cycle race across America and crazy stuff like that.

So you did your own challenges before working with celebrities for Sport Relief?

Yeah, and alongside it as well. With Sport Relief we started training in 2005 with David Walliams and he did his now iconic Channel swim in 2006. He went on to swim the Thames in 2011.

I’ve looked after all of those challenges for Sport Relief and Comic Relief and there’s been 23 of them. I’m always proud of the fact we’ve raised over £35 million for people less fortunate than ourselves so it’s quite exciting.

You do the challenges with the celebrities.

Which has been the toughest?

They’re all tough, without a shadow of a doubt.

They’re not manufactured for television, these are fly-on-the-wall documentaries about massive challenges.

I think the toughest would be the Thames swim with David Walliams – seven days, 20 miles a day consecutively in September when it was brutally cold and rained an awful lot.

The environment was tough. David got sick and I got a bit sick and it was a brutal attrition, but at the same time it was utterly amazing.

David had already swam the Channel and John Bishop plays in charity football matches on TV, but are many celebrities starting from scratch when training for these challenges?

Yes, Jo Brand was the most recent one and if you want to see transformation then in the first training session I did with Jo we did three miles and it took us over two hours.

Just 15 weeks later she walked 20 miles a day

for seven consecutive days from Hull to Liverpool. Because of who Jo is, what the challenge was and critically where she came from, she was definitely not an athlete before we started but by the end of it she was truly iconic.

What’s that process like of taking someone from the beginning to one of the most extreme situations?

Invariably in life we’re bounded by what we think we can achieve and, critically, what other people think we can achieve. We’re bounded by what our friends, family and a lot of the wider society believe is possible.

What we all have to do is step outside of that sometimes and set an audacious goal because if you do that you can really understand what’s inside of you and what you can achieve.

For me, what those guys articulate best is exactly that and I think Jo really did resonate with people. Yes it’s physical, and there’s a huge amount of psychological and a massive behavioural change. It always sounds a bit crass but you are changing people’s lives.

Do you find afterwards that they stay on that path?

Definitely because they’ve stretched their boundaries in what is possible for them. Equally what’s interesting, and you find it working with elite athletes, is that when it comes to physical challenges they understand what misery is.

Most people never push themselves far enough to understand what real misery is when it comes to physical exercise, whereas David Walliams knows what it is to be on the edge of failure and to be at his maximum capacity.

Davina McCall knows that, John Bishop knows it, Eddie Izzard knows it, so it resets your boundary and you can push up much closer to it.

Everyone has an idea of what a famous comedian or pop star is like, but you must see them in a way they’ve never even seen themselves.

Definitely. It’s why they’re all really good friends of mine now, because it’s a very personal journey but it’s a very different one for them.

Part of what they have to do is trust in me because I’m not just looking after the challenge and their personal health; to some extent I’m actually looking after their profile because I’ve done 23 now and nobody wants to be the first one to fail so it’s really important on multiple different levels.

Is there another challenge in the pipeline?

Sport Relief is every two years so we’re just designing for 2018, and then for Comic Relief we tend to do either team challenges like when I took the guys up Kilimanjaro, or mini individual challenges like when Dermot O’Leary danced for 24 hours, which was really good fun.

Did your interest in endurance draw you into sports science?

I was intrigued by what makes people who they are in terms of performers and what makes them up and how you can make that better.

As an athlete that intrigued me too – at the

time I thought how could I be a better swimmer and how could I be a better pentathlete?

At the same time sports science has almost been born in the UK and it was a really new subject. Liverpool John Moores University actually awarded the first ever sports science degree in the UK in 1975 and I started studying sports science in 1986, so it was a really young discipline at the time. Very few places did it, very few people did it so it was almost a leap in the dark.

I went on to do an MSc (Master of Science) degree in the States in human performance and then came back to do a PhD in cardiovascular function and it’s an amazing space to be in. It’s true science and true physiology but in the context of exercise and sport which is fantastic.

“set an audacious goal because if you do that you can really understand what’s inside of you and what you can achieve.”

Liverpool is planning a 2026 Commonwealth Games bid. As someone working in sport in this city, what opportunities do you think it will bring?

I’ve worked with Team England at three Commonwealth Games and it’s a fantastic festival of sport. Glasgow was amazing not only because of the sport but because of the impact it had on the city and the engagement of everybody.

It was a fantastic place to be for almost a month and, in terms of volunteering, a huge number of locals got involved.

The opportunity for young people to see the best in the world competing is fantastic. There are multiple levels as to why it’s brilliant and the great thing about the Commonwealth Games is that it’s really accessible.

It ranges from classic track and field through to bowls – the type of sports you don’t always see at the Olympic Games but the sort of sports that engage the whole nation.

In Team England in Glasgow the youngest athlete, I think, was 16 and the oldest was in their 70s. It’s an amazing eclectic mix.

Is there a sporting challenge you’d still like to complete?

There’s so much out there but one thing I haven’t done is a big polar challenge. For me it’s about racing, more than it’s about just competing though.

A big race to the pole – south or north – would be really good fun.

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MOROCCAN Here in Liverpool there are plenty of places for you to indulge in authentic Moroccan cuisine. We’ve picked a trio of the best establishments to satisfy your appetite for colourful meaty dishes and aromatic spices.

TANTALISING TAGINE Kasbah Café Bazaar, Bold Street This Moroccan restaurant serves up a piece of Marrakech right in the pulsating heart of Liverpool.

The bohemian interior and Arabian aromas complement the imported ingredients and give visitors an authentic dining experience.

Kasbah offers breakfast, tapas, main meals and speciality sandwiches and don’t forget to try its favourite Tagine Lala Manana.

BOHEMIAN BAZAAR Arabesque Bazaar and Bistro, Lark Lane Fill yourself with everything from Marrakech Meatballs to North African Chicken or share a mountainous Moroccan platter at Arabesque Bazaar and Bistro.

Choose from speciality teas and coffee, including Morocco’s national drink, mint tea.

Visitors can also explore the emporium and buy bags, hats, ceramics and vintage tribal rugs for a Moroccan-inspired gift.

A TASTE OF MARRAKECH Ego Mediterranean, Hope Street

With steak and tapas nights, this popular restaurant is a sublime destination where you can enjoy an excellent Moroccan Lamb Tagine.

For kebab lovers, Ego has a £10 kebab night on Thursdays and the mixed Piri-Piri chicken, Moroccan lamb and chipotle steak skewered with a selection of colourful vegetables is a particular highlight.

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Allerton Manor Golf Club, L18 The softly lit driveway leading towards Allerton Manor Golf Club, home to The Old Stables restaurant, had the feel of an exclusive American country club.

Although I’ve never been to an exclusive American country club I’d like to imagine this is exactly what it would be like.

The revamped clubhouse which houses the new upmarket eatery is unrecognisable from its previous incarnation and looked splendid in the fading light as myself and my date parked up.

The feeling of exclusivity continued inside with a minimal yet sophisticated décor complemented by imposing smoothed stone tables. Browsing the menu I was expecting to see prices to match the restaurant’s upmarket feel, but was pleasantly surprised to find it competitively priced.

After ordering a bottle of Castillo Clavijo Rioja Gran Reserva (£29.00), which proved a perfect accompaniment to our evening’s eating, it was time to begin. To start, myself and my dining partner decided to share a Meat Platter (£11.50), a combination of mini beef burgers, spicy chicken

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Although the name and list of components may not imply the most sophisticated of entrées, the platter was in fact exactly that, with the duck and cherry compotes offering a curious twist on some classic starters.

Moving on to the main event, I plumped for the Gressingham Duck Breast (£16.95) served with braised chilli and garlic pak choi, honey and sesame dressing, micro coriander and baby roast potatoes. As my only previous experience of eating duck involved pancakes and plenty of hoisin sauce, I was looking forward to trying a more substantial cut.

The East Anglia reared Gressingham Duck is famed for its superior taste and I’m happy to say this succulent morsel certainly didn't let the side down on this front.

The richness of the game combined well with the chilli and garlic pak choi.

My culinary companion also kept things classic with a

10oz Rib-eye Steak (£17.95), served alongside hand-cut chips, a flat cap mushroom, grilled tomato and watercress. As it was served medium rare and drizzled with peppercorn sauce (extra £1), my date was pleased as Punch with her steak which was cooked just to her liking.

Suitably satisfied, I was ready for dessert - always my favourite part of any meal thankfully this wasn't about to change. A Crème Brûlée (£4.95) quickly soothed my sugar craving with a perfectly caramelised top giving way to the heavenly baked vanilla cream and shortbread biscuit beneath.

My dinner date found her Baked New York Cheesecake (£4.95), served with fresh berry compote and crème Chantilly, an appropriately elegant finale. After stealing a slither for myself I can indeed vouch for its deliciousness.

A welcome addition to South Liverpool, The Old Stables is the perfect place for a proper ‘occasion’ meal in a truly unique setting, without the hair-raising bill to match.

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A collaboration between Liverpool City Council and Wirral Council, the 5 November ‘River of Light’ event saw the local authorities replace annual park displays with one showstopping event in the most iconic location the city region has to offer.

Families flocked to the Wirral side of the water for that picture perfect moment of colourful pyrotechnics with Liverpool’s landmark-littered skyline as a backdrop, while Liverpool’s crowds were promised a fun-packed build-up featuring a parade of world-renowned drummers.

According to Culture Liverpool – Liverpool City Council’s cultural service – this dramatic change for 2016 was both a result of the financial challenges local authorities are facing as they look to retain free events, and a hint of the more collaborative approach which lies ahead for the city region.

Earlier this year the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority announced a new Cultural Partnership would be chaired by UK City of Culture head and Mersey TV founder, Professor Phil Redmond with an aim to put the region on the map as a ‘cultural and creative powerhouse’ for the North.

Among the partnership’s goals is a vision to broaden the reach and audience of cultural events and activities around the whole area.

Plus recent experience of large scale Liverpool events such as 2015’s hugely successful Three Queens celebrations on the river has opened local authorities’ eyes to the potential they hold for surrounding boroughs.

“We looked at what happened through the Three Queens and both Wirral and Sefton had a huge amount of people who went and watched it from the varying boroughs,” Claire McColgan, director of Culture Liverpool, tells Your Move.

“What the boroughs were very keen on doing was working much more closely with us so we could do a joint event, rather than for us to do the event and them be passive spectators.

“They really wanted to take a very active role in making sure they got the most out of it for the communities they serve.”

According to Claire, more collaboration between Liverpool and Wirral councils to create one single bigger and higher profile event from the outset came with additional benefits in terms of spreading the crowds of spectators to attracting additional funding support and business backing.

“We’ve had the events in the parks for as long as I can remember and it was really important for us, because 5 November was on a Saturday this year, to really try and see if we could galvanise an audience on both sides of the water,” says Claire.

“It saves both councils money as well because the private sector invested heavily in this and they don’t when it’s in the parks so it was a real test for us, but if you don’t try anything new you don’t know.”

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CULTURAL COLLABORATION

River of Light not only attracted Arts Council contributions towards the entertainment prior to the main display but private sponsorship covered the cost of the fireworks and, with the likes of the high flying Twister Aerobatic Team adding to the spectacle, visitors were inevitably keen to take advantage of the restaurants and bars with prime positions overlooking the new waterfront location.

“We’ve had a lot of responses from businesses and that’s what’s been interesting,” adds Claire. “With the parks we always struggle with getting commercial sponsors and with the river we haven’t.

“The private sector has been really keen to support us on it but it’s still free for people to come and see.”

The River of Light event may have attracted mixed reviews from those who flocked to see it in its inaugural year, with Claire reflecting on elements that have made organisers “really proud” and others which they plan to “look at carefully moving forward,” and there’s a pledge to “build on the best bits” when it comes to putting together some sort of Bonfire Night celebration in 2017.

As for Liverpool’s wider cultural calendar though, event goers in the area can certainly expect to see more of the collaboration across local authorities that was used to create a bigger platform and aim to broaden the impact of River of Light.

Wirral Council, for one, is keen to continue working to balance the benefits of such events moving forward.

“Wirral has the fastest growing visitor economy in the Liverpool City Region,” says Juggy Landay, senior manager of visitor economy at Wirral Council’s Strategic Hub. “It is valued at over £385 million, attracts over 8m day and short break visitors each year, and employs over 5,000 individuals.

“The River of Light over the River Mersey, delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Council and the private sector, is an example of the region’s desire to work together to achieve even more for all.”

The year 2018 in particular, which will mark 10 years since the city held its prestigious European Capital of Culture status, poses opportunities as 18 new cultural commissions are being lined up including the return of the Tall Ships and another potential visit from Royal de Luxe’s giants.

“What is great is when you see things like the Tall Ships, which we’ve announced is coming in 2018, will turn into a very big event on the river and we share the river,” says Claire as she looks forward to more collaboration across Liverpool City Region local authorities.

“We’ve got expertise on all parts that we can use together so it saves individual councils money but also you can use the best of the best as you’re working.

“It’s really important that we carry on working like that but it’s also very practical.

It’s been a really great experience for both Wirral and Liverpool putting River of Light on together.”

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“WIRRAL HAS THE FASTEST GROWING VISITOR ECONOMY IN THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION. RIVER OF LIGHT, DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL, IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE REGION’S DESIRE TO WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE EVEN MORE FOR ALL”

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STREETLIFE HALLOWEEN IN THE CITY

YOUR FORTNIGHTLY ROUND-UP OF LIVERPOOL’S ENTERTAINMENT

Highlights NOVEMBER 11 - 13

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LIVERPOOL LITERARY FESTIVAL

Oliver - The Musical

Epstein Theatre LHK Productions brings Charles Dickens’ tale of the loveable orphan to life in this wild adaption of the classic Victorian adventure.

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Liverpool Ice Festival

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David Essex

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Oddbins’ Allerton Road Wine Fair

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Crystal Fighters

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The Vapours

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Billy Connolly

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Four Nations final

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Matt Maltese

Pier Head (until 3 January 2017) With a new waterfront location for 2016, the funfilled attraction returns with an ice rink, Apres Bar, Ice Bar, food offering and fairground rides to get you in the mood for Christmas.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall A chance to see the versatile singer-songwriter as he arrives in Liverpool as part of his first major tour in over four years. Join the musician who has sold millions of records worldwide as he performs some of his greatest hits.

Lutyens Crypt at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral This popular annual event in aid of the Alzheimer's Society will feature over 30 exquisite wines, a handsome spread of spirits, a Liverpool brewery and a local specialist chocolatier.

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The three-day event featured renowned literary figures including acclaimed poet Lemn Sissay alongside novelists Colm Tóibín and Ali Smith.

JOHN MOORES VISITORS’ CHOICE

O2 Academy A chance to catch the distinctive six-piece alternative dance outfit. As the band brings an uplifting performance, expect to hear folktronica and indie pop influences.

Arts Club Loft After a 35-year hiatus, the new wave, power pop group known for their hit ‘Turning Japanese’ will visit the city as part of a mini tour.

Echo Arena Liverpool One of the UK’s favourite comedians brings his ‘High Horse’ tour to the city following stints in London, Scotland and Canada. Join Billy as he regales audiences with hilarious tales on what is sure to be a laughter-packed night.

Anfield Join 50,000 fans at Anfield to witness the first rugby league match to be played at the famous stadium in 19 years. With Australia, England, New Zealand and Scotland all vying to reach the final, the event will be a sporting spectacle.

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Moores Painting Prize 2016

Donal’s ‘Cave Floor’ painting won the prize, sponsored by Rathbones, after attracting the most votes from visitors to the Walker Art Galler y display.

LEAF This soulful South London-based singersongwriter brings his potent lyrics to Bold Street in a very intimate performance influenced by the likes of Leonard Cohen and Françoise Hardy.

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