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EDITOR’S LETTER With the countdown to Christmas in full swing we’re definitely feeling festive here at Your Move HQ. Our last issue of the year is packed with seasonal cheer as we round up some warming winter food and drink hotspots, bring you Christmas inspiration for your home and highlight the best events for the coming weeks.

As the time for giving is upon us, we shed light on the simple ways you can help those less fortunate in the city; and Your Move catches up with the Choir With No Name to find out how it is helping local homeless and vulnerable people through song.

Plus, we find out how Liverpool matches up to the fellow waterfront city and ultimate festive destination of New York when it comes to property.

Finally, we’d just like to take this opportunity to wish Your Move readers a very happy Christmas and all the best for the new year. See you in 2017!

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39 Interiors Light up your home with a festive glow 43 Food & Drink Hot drinks fit for a festive pit stop and we review the Scandi-style menu at HUS 46 ON THE COVER Talent in the City Liverpool’s Choir With No Name on supporting homeless people through song

06 Market Highlights Open plan rooms to provide a perfect Christmas Day backdrop 25 News Keppie Massie Santa Dash runners raise more than £1,200 34 ON THE COVER Merseyside vs Manhattan How the often compared cities of Liverpool and New York stack up in the property stakes

50 ON THE COVER The Season for Giving How you can help those in need this Christmas 52 Event Elaine Cunningham launches a new-look Aigburth showroom 54 Streetlife A festive LEGO train pulls into Liverpool ONE

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Those tasked with cooking the annual festive feast can still enjoy the celebrations in this stunning open plan kitchen, dining and family room.

Mixing modern living with traditional style, this communal space within Countryside’s ‘The Glasson’ design offers the perfect setting for a seasonal get together.

And if you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, you’ll be able to keep an eye on the weather without venturing out of the warmth thanks to French doors and skylight windows.

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A L E X A N D RA D R I V E B O OT L E L This spacious lounge which leads through to a dining area and kitchen offers bags of room for a family party over the Christmas and New Year period.

Kitted out with integrated appliances including a wine cooler, the kitchen is ideal for rustling up the standout meal of the year.

Chic white tiled flooring, modern fixtures and fittings and a fireplace as a focal point provide the perfect setting to enjoy the winter celebrations together.

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O NE PA RK WEST STRAN D ST RE E T L Whether cooking dinner, tucking into the meal and all its trimmings or cosying up to watch festive TV, this open plan kitchen, dining area and living room can accommodate all your Christmas Day needs.

With a dishwasher featured amongst the kitchen’s integrated appliances, there won’t even be a debate over who’s tackling the mountain of washing up!

Boasting views over Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, this well presented and spacious room also provides the perfect vantage point to look out onto the likes of Albert Dock as it lights up for the season.

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• Excellent Decorative Order • Detached • Three Double Bedrooms • Magnificent Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Offers Over £230,000

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Haymans Green, West Derby Village £895,000

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The Colonnades, Albert Dock Reduced £590,000 • • • • • •

Historic Grade I listed building Three double bedrooms Outstanding lounge/dining room With high spec fitted kitchen Views of the Mersey/terrace 2 parking spaces/storage room

Very rarely does a house of this calibre come to market, and we are delighted to offer for sale this large six bedroom Detached Victorian Villa nestled in the leafy suburb of West Derby Village. Built by a wealthy shipping magnate in 1840, this period property has a plethora of features, retains character and period charm mixed with modern and contemporary touches. Situated in mature and well stocked large gardens, with security gated access, ample parking, recreational areas, large conservatory, converted two bedroom self-contained apartment, and outbuildings, the list goes on and on and on…..

East Quay, Wapping, L3 Reduced £249,500

Unity Building, L3 £190,000

Trafalgar Warehouse, L3 £145,000

Ellerman Road, L3 Reduced £132,995

• Spacious two bed apartment • Quay side with views • Two bathrooms, fitted kitchen • Brick vaulted ceilings • Secure parking, great location

• Executive two bed apartment • Two modern bathrooms • Secure parking • Balcony with river views • Resident’s gym, 24hr concierge

• Impressive Georgian building • One bed, additional accommodation • Fitted kitchen and bathroom • Spiral staircase to mezzanine • Secure parking. Prime location

• Ground floor two bed apartment • Set in mature gates development • Close to waterfront • Modern kitchen and bathroom • Parking, prime ‘buy to let’

Park Lane Plaza, L1 £120,000

Sovereign Hey, L11 Reduced £69,960

Richmond Park, L6 Reduced £69,960

Naseby Street, L4 Reduced £64,950

• Three bed mid terraced • Double glazed and gas CH • Good residential location • Two reception rooms • Modern bathroom

• Four bed end terraced • Double glazed and gas CH • Two reception rooms • Close to shops and schools • Priced for quick sale

• Spacious one bed apartment • Close to Liverpool One • Modern kitchen and bathroom • Parking available • Good ‘buy to let’ investment

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Quebec Quay, L3 £1350pcm *RECENTLY REDUCED* W E NE IC PR

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.

Mariners Wharf, L3 £950pcm

South Ferry Quay, L3 £775pcm

Parkfield Road, L17 £750pcm

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• Exclusive Development • Ground Floor 3 Bedroom Apartment • Contemporary Kitchen • Marina Views & Parking • En-suite & Dressing Room

• Two Bed Ground Floor Apartment • Views Over The Docks • Large Separate Kitchen • Family Bathroom • Large Lounge with Great Views

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

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

Upper Parliament Street, L8 £595pcm

Clocktower Drive, L9 £560pcm

Island Road, L19 £550pcm

Mcbride Street, L19 £500pcm

• Upper Ground Floor Apartment • Spacious Lounge & Dining Room • Two Double Bedrooms • Secure Off Road Parking • Unfurnished

• 3 Bed Character House • Kitchen Diner with Appliances • Front Gardens • Driveway • Available Immediately

• Unfurnished First Floor Apartment • 2 Double Bedrooms • Large Lounge • Kitchen With Appliances • Available Immediately

• Part Furnished 1st Floor Flat • Open Plan Lounge • 2 Double bedrooms • Gas Central Heating • Bathroom Inc Shower

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Two bedroom apartment in the sought after and highly regarded Cable House development. Finished to the highest of standards with modern and well appointed Bathrooms and Kitchen which includes

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Three floor, four bedroom, three bathroom townhouse which is in immaculate condition. This townhouse comprises of a kitchen with dining area and a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom to the ground floor. To

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17/17a/19 Holt Road, Liverpool L7 2PL

LAND 91 95 96 103 136 137

Land at the rear of 89–91 Watling Street, Hints B78 3DF Plot 29 Land at Summerfields, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, Clwyd LL14 4EU Plot 30 Land at Summerfields, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, Clwyd LL14 4EU Land at the rear of 77/79 Watling Street, Hints B78 3DF Land at the rear of 67–73 Watling Street, Hints B78 3DF Land at the rear of 81 Watling Street, Hints B78 3DF

RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT 1 2 9 10 13 20 25 27 28 32 40 43 53 56 57 85 86 99 109 113 114 123 135

33A Radstock Road, Kensington, Liverpool L6 3AU 34 Fallowfield Road, Liverpool L15 5BW 53 Sandfield Court, Sandfields, Frodsham WA6 6PT 140 St. Marys Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 2JJ 37 Bishop Road, Liverpool L6 0BJ 30/32 Balmoral Road, Fairfield, Liverpool L6 8NF 11 Waltham Road, Liverpool L6 0BL 81 Main Street, Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2AT 7 Denebank Road, Liverpool L4 2SY 146 Moscow Drive, Liverpool L13 7DL 120 Chirkdale Street, Liverpool L4 3SQ 62 Cambridge Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1EY 1 Rossett Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 3AN Flat 1, 11 Peel Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4RL Flat 2, 11 Peel Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4RL 1a Weld Road, Southport, Merseyside PR8 2BX 35 Merlin Street, Liverpool L8 8HZ 14 Lister Road, Kensington, Liverpool L7 0HF 111 Little Heyes Street, Liverpool L5 6SF 12 Belhaven Road, Allerton, Liverpool L18 1HH 23 Vine Street, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 5DD 38 Gladstone Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1DQ 104 Lawrence Road, Liverpool L15 0EG

VACANT COMMERCIAL 3 11 19 26 31 33 38 58 75 80 81 98 126

71 Bridge Road, Litherland, Liverpool L21 2PA 90 Litherland Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3HZ 99a & 99b Webster Road, Liverpool L7 4LG The Former Rugby Club, St. Helens Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2YD The Banjo Public House, 1 Queens Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 7BN 198 Picton Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 4LL 28a–28d Gateacre Brow, Gateacre, Liverpool L25 3PB Offices, Cross House, Sutton Road, St. Helens, WA9 3DR The Salutation Public House, 199 Walton Road, Liverpool L4 4AJ The Crown Vaults, 25 Kirkdale Road, Liverpool L5 2QQ 20–24 Clegg Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 5LW 123 Picton Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 4LF 57 Hawthorne Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 2DQ

VACANT RESIDENTIAL 4 7 12 14 16 17 18 21 23 24 30 36 37 39 41

29 Pine Close, Huyton, Liverpool L36 3RR 47 Rhodesia Road, Liverpool L9 9BS 7 Birket Close, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside CH46 1PE 41 Croxteth Avenue, Liverpool L21 6NA Feltons Farm Barn, 30 Elmers Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SB 31 Enid Street, Liverpool L8 8HN 60 Milbourne Street, Blackpool FY1 3LW Flat 2, 14a Walton Park, Liverpool L9 1EZ 43 Hampstead Road, Kensington, Liverpool L6 8NQ 62 Fleetwood Walk, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 6EA 15 Dale Street, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 5PF 92 Baskerville Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2DL 33 Croxdale Road, Liverpool L14 8XX 41 Fairfield Road, Blackpool FY1 2RA Apartment 1, 27 Lilley Road, Liverpool L7 0LP

£50,000–£60,000* £60,000+* £120,000+* £130,000+* £100,000+* £80,000+* £40,000+* £70,000+* £25,000–£30,000* £70,000+* SOLD PRIOR NIL RESERVE NIL RESERVE SOLD PRIOR SOLD PRIOR SOLD PRIOR £150,000+* £140,000+* £90,000+* £90,000+* £45,000+* £300,000+* £35,000+* £45,000–£55,000* £55,000–£65,000* £125,000+* £30,000–£35,000* £100,000+* £125,000+* £25,000+* £25,000+* £250,000+* £50,000+* £300,000+* £35,000–£45,000* £90,000+* £40,000+* £135,000+ £120,000+* £30,000+* £20,000+* £100,000+* £75,000+* £130,000+* £70,000+* £200,000+* £225,000+* £100,000+* £100,000+* £120,000+* £85,000–£95,000* £50,000–£60,000* SOLD PRIOR £55,000+* £60,000–£70,000* £40,000+* £90,000+* £50,000+* £35,000+* £30,000+* £150,000+* £50,000+* £40,000+* £55,000+* £35,000–£40,000* £50,000+* £10,000+*

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23 Nook Terrace, Cherry Tree, Blackburn BB2 4SW 105 Cholmondeley Street, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0EL 215 Dragon Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside L35 3QX 44 Burns Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4RJ 275 Deysbrook Lane, West Derby, Liverpool L12 4YF 9 Wainwright Close, Liverpool L7 6QB 3 Meadow Oak Drive, Gateacre, Liverpool L25 3SZ 13 Snaefell Avenue, Liverpool L13 7HA 30 Harper Road, Liverpool L9 1DP 27 Cranborne Road, Liverpool L15 2HX 55 Westmorland Avenue, Blackpool FY1 5PG 77 Park Road, Blackpool FY1 4JQ Apt 145, The Vibe, 175 Broughton Lane, Salford M7 1UZ 45 Tennyson Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4LE 33 Stockbridge Street, Liverpool L5 6PA 31 Moore Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4SE 25 Longfield Road, Litherland, Liverpool L21 8LA 24 Norton Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4SQ 12 Grange Street, Liverpool L6 4AZ 87 Gray Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4RY Mill House, Mill Lane, Farington Moss, Leyland PR26 6PS 67 Scott Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4PE 48 Spenser Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4LW 26 Dane Street, Liverpool L4 4DZ 1 Scott Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4PE 2 Hornby Boulevard, Bootle, Liverpool L21 8HG 98 Methuen Street, Liverpool L15 1EQ 11 Plumer Street, Liverpool L15 1EE 109 Asser Road, Liverpool L11 8NL Flat 58, 6 Mill View, Rutter Street, Liverpool L8 6AG 33 Cecil Street, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 1HP 7 New Ferry Road, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 1BQ 12 Dane Street, Liverpool L4 4DZ 3 Ridgewell Close, Litherland, Liverpool L21 2ND 3 Whittington House, Beach Road, Litherland, Liverpool L21 2NE 78 Friar Street, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 6NS 132 Gartons Lane, Clock Face, St. Helens, Merseyside WA9 4QZ Primrose Cottage, Hudcar Lane, Bury, Lancashire BL9 6EG 39 Rossett Street, Liverpool L6 4AN 15 Windsor Avenue, Blackpool FY4 1HN 15 Clamley Court, Speke, Liverpool L24 6SD 6 Harebell Street, Liverpool L5 7RP 24 Schofield Road, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 8SL Flats 1, 2 & 3, 8 Gordon Road, Liverpool L21 1DW 36 Longfellow Street, Bootle, Merseyside L20 4JR 19 Killarney Road, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 5SW 220 Kingsheath Avenue, Liverpool L14 4AP 18 Bryer Road, Prescot, Merseyside L35 5DW 1 Windfield Green, Garston, Liverpool L19 8LX Flat 2, 56 Christleton Close, Prenton, Merseyside CH43 0XF 28 Morecambe Street, Liverpool L6 4AX 17 Rydal Street, Liverpool L5 6QP 16 Long Lane, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 4HF 2 Lower Croft Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 6QL 13 Ridley Road, Liverpool L6 6DN 119 Sandbrook Road, Southport, Merseyside PR8 3JF 63 Stonehill Street, Liverpool L4 2QA 106 Bridge Lane, Frodsham WA6 7HZ 18 Alton Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L6 4BJ 39 Hanwell Street, Liverpool L6 0AN 57 Bedford Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 7DN 47 Forfar Road, Liverpool L13 8DU 38 Windsor Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8BD 53 Grasmere Street, Liverpool L5 6RH 71 Vista Road, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside WA12 9ED 15 Mark Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool L5 0RF 21 Acheson Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 9AB 24 Saker Street, Liverpool L4 0RA Apt 1, 326 Vauxhall Road, Liverpool L5 2BG 31–37 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool L9 4RW 4/6 Rawlins Street, Fairfield, Liverpool L7 0JF

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40 Romer Road, Liverpool, L6 6DJ

£60,000+* £35,000–£40,000* SOLD PRIOR £35,000–£40,000* £80,000+* £45,000+* £350,000+* £60,000+* £50,000+* £65,000–£70,000* £55,000+* £45,000+* £95,000+* £30,000–£35,000* £25,000–£30,000* £30,000–£35,000* £30,000–£35,000* £40,000+* £25,000–£30,000* £30,000–£35,000* £200,000+* £35,000–£40,000* £35,000–£40,000* £35,000–£40,000* £30,000+* £30,000–£35,000* £45,000–£50,000* £45,000–£50,000* £65,000–£75,000* £35,000–£40,000* £75,000–£85,000* £40,000–£50,000* £15,000–£20,000* £110,000+* £50,000–£60,000* £40,000–£45,000* £40,000–£45,000* £110,000+* £35,000–£40,000* £85,000+* £65,000–£75,000* £32,000+* £55,000+* SOLD PRIOR £30,000–£35,000* £45,000+* £35,000–£40,000* £70,000+* £65,000+* £50,000+* £35,000+* £41,000+* £60,000–£70,000* £65,000+* £45,000+* £60,000+* £30,000+* £60,000–£65,000* £30,000+* £40,000+* £35,000–£40,000* £45,000+* £70,000–£80,000* £45,000–£55,000* £20,000+* £25,000+* £55,000+* £20,000–£25,000* £65,000–£75,000* £135,000+* £80,000+* New Instruction £50,000+* New Instruction

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Advice from chartered accountants and property tax experts

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Key points from the Autumn Statement for landlords Buy-to-let landlords are not exactly flavour of the month at Westminster with successive chancellors increasing their tax burden over the last few years.

Those hoping for something different when Phillip Hammond got onto his feet on 23 November 2016 to deliver his Autumn Statement will have been disappointed, as this trend continued. Here is our summary of the key announcements affecting landlords.

Income Tax The Chancellor announced that in the next few years the personal tax free allowance for income tax will increase to £12,500 and the threshold for higher rate tax will increase to £45,000 - good news for low and middle earners

Corporation Tax There was confirmation that the tax rate on limited company profits will drop to 19% from 1 April 2017 and 17% from 1 April 2020. This on the face of it is good news for landlords who hold property via limited companies, and may drive further tax motivated incorporations. Ominously the government has said that it will be considering the whole issue of tax motivated incorporations, and it is entirely possible that this could include a review of the rules on mortgage interest deductions (which are currently allowed in full for companies) and aggressive schemes such as ‘beneficial interest trusts’.

Insurances Insurance Premium Tax will go up once again to 12% in June 2017.

This tax has now effectively doubled in the past few years.

Letting Agents fees The biggest headline grabber was a commitment to outlaw the charging of letting agents’ fees to tenants as soon as possible. I’m not sure how well this has been thought through – in that it seems that one way or another the costs will inevitably be passed on to tenants – probably as increased rents.

Mortgage Interest/Stamp Duty Land Tax Disappointingly there was no change to the plans to remove tax relief on Mortgage Interest, despite many protests from groups representing landlords, or indeed the additional stamp duty charge for second homes.

Help to buy pilot A large scale regional pilot of a Right to Buy scheme for housing association tenants and more support for home ownership through the Help to Buy: Equity Loan Scheme and the Help to Buy ISA were announced.

These incentives should help to drive property sales; however, property prices will continue to rise if demand still exceeds supply.

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NEWS KEPPIE MASSIE TEAM SUPPORTS CHARITY AT CITY’S SANTA DASH The Keppie Massie team have raised more than £1,200 after donning their Father Christmas outfits to run this year’s Liverpool Santa Dash.

Representatives of the city agent’s residential and commercial property departments showed their support at the annual festive fun run for The James Greenop Foundation.

The charity, close to the team’s hearts, was set up in memory of James Greenop who died at the age of 10 and helps children and young people around the North West affected by illness and disability.

Keppie Massie runners joined fellow ‘Santas’ to fill the 5k route from the Pier Head starting point as the event returned for its 13th year, while other staff from the

property firm were on hand to cheer on the participants and give out energy boosting jelly beans.

As this issue of Your Move went to press, the Keppie Massie team had achieved £1,220 of its £1,250 target on its online JustGiving page and donations are still being collected.

Terry Reed, a partner at Keppie Massie, says: “It's a lovely event to be involved in and the partners are proud of everyone who gave up their Sunday to do the run, as well as the helpers who handed out jelly beans to the runners.”

For more information about Keppie Massie’s Liverpool Santa Dash fundraising this year, visit www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/KeppieMassieSantaDash2016.

The Banjo on Queens Road is one of three pubs going under the hammer

THREE MERSEYSIDE PUBS COULD ATTRACT RESIDENTIAL INVESTORS A trio of Merseyside pubs with the potential to be converted into new homes will go under the hammer at Sutton Kersh’s December auction.

The Banjo, The Salutation and The Crown Vaults are all said to be suitable for residential transformation or continued use as pubs.

Ahead of the 15 December sale Cathy Holt, associate director at Sutton Kersh Auctions, says: “It’s another big auction to end the year with some incredible investment properties both in Merseyside and further afield.

“The public houses really stand out in the next auction, they are not only well known landmarks but offer some great potential.”

Lot 31, The Banjo pub on Queens Road in Bootle, has a guide price of £130,000 and is currently used as a bed and breakfast.

Meanwhile, The Salutation on Walton Road is being offered for £100,000 with all fixtures and fittings, including four televisions, a 100-inch projector and electric roller shutters.

The Sutton Kersh auction will take place at Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza from 12pm.

For more information contact 0151 207 6315.

The Keppie Massie Santa Dash team

LIVERPOOL AGENT TO LAUNCH BLOCK MANAGEMENT SERVICE Merseyside estate and lettings agent Abode has revealed plans to branch out into block management in the new year.

The Liverpool City Region firm’s head of lettings and property management, Elizabeth Fairhurst, will oversee the launch of the new service, which will become available to clients during spring 2017.

Abode already offers sales, letting, property management and mortgage advice and Elizabeth, who has been undergoing new up to date training for the additional service, describes the addition of block management to the list as a “natural expansion” for her department.

She adds: “I’m excited to launch Abode block management in 2017.

“We manage multiple apartments in buildings in and around Liverpool and our clients want a hands-on approach to the block management like we offer with the lettings service.”

Abode operates from two offices across Merseyside, with a South

Liverpool branch on Allerton Road and a Liverpool Road base in Crosby.

For more information call Abode on 0151 909 3003.

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NEWS

GROWING MORTGAGE FIRM LOOKS FORWARD TO IN NEW OFFICE Liverpool’s J&M Green Mortgage Services Ltd is optimistic about the year ahead following its successful relocation across the city.

The growing firm has now put the finishing touches to its Allerton Road office, having moved from the West Derby base it had outgrown earlier this year.

With signage now in place and the South Liverpool operation fully up and running, directors John and Martin Green tell Your Move: “We had over three fantastic years in West Derby and would like to thank all of our clients for supporting us and recommending us.

“Through their recommendations, we outgrew our West Derby office and we are now looking to grow our team of brokers and continue to offer the highest levels of service to our clients from our new Allerton Road office.”

The company, which is operated by a team of self-employed advisers, is looking to build on its 2016 progress and further expand when the new year gets underway.

Finishing touches are now in place at J&M Green Mortgage Services’ Allerton Road base

For further details visit the J&M Green Mortgage Services Ltd website at www.gmsltd.co.uk.

MP visits Forth Homes’ Sefton Scheme Forth Homes representatives showcased new properties and discussed the future of housebuilding as they welcomed MP Bill Esterson to a Sefton scheme.

The Sefton Central MP paid a visit to the developer’s completed Hall Road East development in Blundellsands, which sits within his constituency, as it lines up further projects in the borough.

Following the visit a spokesperson for Merseysidebased Forth Homes, which has completed a number of Sefton developments and is due to commence work on two further projects there in the new year, says: “It was a great opportunity to talk about the ups and downs of being a smaller developer, and Bill was able to advise on some of the opportunities available in the area.

“Meeting developers is the best way for MPs to better understand the nuances involved in being small house builders so it was a very productive meeting.

“The MP was also pleased to hear that the company’s continued growth is creating more jobs and work opportunities for skilled professionals and tradesmen in the local area.”

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MP Bill Esterson (centre) with Forth Homes at its Hall Road East development

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NEWS LIVERPOOL AGENT CELEBRATES YEAR OF ‘OVERWHELMING’ SUCCESS Bluerow Homes has reported a year of rapid growth and success as it looks ahead to 2017.

Parklands’ ‘Willow’ home has proven popular with buyers

More homes released at Parklands to fulfil demand Housebuilder New City Vision has released a batch of new homes at its Parklands development in Norris Green due to popular demand.

The developer has announced that more of its ‘Willow’ style houses which were a bestseller in November have been made available on Hollyhock Drive.

The Willow is a three-bedroom property which comes with various fixtures and fittings.

Louise Craven, sales manager at Parklands, says: “The demand for our Willow house type has been overwhelming so we are pleased that we were able to release more sooner than we expected.

“The houses come with carpets, blinds, fridge freezer and alarm system all as standard and I think this has helped with the popularity of the property type.”

Parklands, located on Broad Lane, has been attracting a number of offplan sales with houses being forward sold until March and April 2017.

The scheme entered a new phase in its development in recent months when ground breaking on the park side of the estate began to pave the way for an additional 23 plots.

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

The Liverpool-based property agency, which launched its new sales division four months ago, has this year added residential sales and valuations to its lettings, investment and management offering.

The past year has also seen the launch of the agency’s new city centre office with a special ‘paint the town blue’ campaign, as well as the appointment of senior sales negotiator, Nicki Boyle to support the growth.

Bluerow Homes director, Helen Griffin-Booth says she is “overwhelmed by the success” of the firm’s ventures and the support it has received from clients both old and new.

She adds: “2016 has been a pivotal year for Bluerow Homes - we have launched a brand new division, established a new office base and welcomed new members to our team.

“I have been especially overwhelmed by the success of our sales division and the amount of properties coming onto the market.

“In what has been an unstable political year for the UK, I am fully confident as we head into 2017 and can’t wait to see what the coming year has in store.”

Bluerow Homes director Helen Griffin-Booth

LANDLORD CONTINUES GROWTH WITH TWO NEW HIRES Paul Nicholson with new recruits Gareth Lodge and Kristina Metcalf

Luxor Group has continued its rapid expansion with the appointment of two new property managers.

The Kensington-based firm has made the hires as it looks to provide a better level of customer service to its tenants.

Gareth Lodge, who has 10 years of experience in lettings and management, joins from Golding Estates where he served as lettings manager.

He says: “I'm proud to be part of the Luxor team, a challenging and dynamic company, and look forward to helping to grow the brand and offer an unrivalled service to our clients.”

Kristina Metcalf has also joined the business

and alongside her property manager role will be responsible for brand development.

Kristina says: “The group is in talks to acquire some great opportunities which I can develop awareness of alongside the quality and integrity of the brand.”

Luxor Group’s managing director, Paul Nicholson says the new appointments will allow the company to concentrate on new development opportunities and also help increase client retention rates.

He tells Your Move: “I'm delighted Gareth and Kristina have joined the team.

“Their vision and expertise in their respective roles will be invaluable as we enter a new phase of developments.”

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New York’s official tourism board recently launched a marketing campaign on the back of the new Harry Potter spin-off film ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’.

With a number of scenes set in 1920s New York, the ‘Fantastic NYC’ promotion seems fair enough, only the action was in fact shot here in Liverpool.

This isn’t the first time Liverpool has stood in for ‘The City That Never Sleeps’, thanks in part to its similar grey granite buildings, many of which featured in ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ and the Jude Law vehicle ‘Genius’ both released earlier this year.

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There’s no doubt that Liverpool and New York share an architectural association but the thought of comparing them when it comes to housing options and trendy neighbourhoods might be more of a stretch for some.

However, the last 10 years have seen Liverpool’s residential offering transformed with a large swathe of new developments springing up, especially in the city centre, and areas such as the Baltic Triangle are beginning to emerge as increasingly vibrant residential communities.

Add this to the historic housing stock the city possesses in some of its more sought-after suburbs and the idea doesn't seem so far-fetched.

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The Meatpacking District is often compared to the Baltic Triangle

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Often dubbed Liverpool’s answer to the Meatpacking District, the Baltic Triangle undoubtedly shares similarities with the uber-cool Manhattan neighbourhood.

Both communities grew out of the decline of their respective industries with the derelict buildings left behind transformed into workspaces, restaurants and, increasingly here in Liverpool, homes.

As the name suggests, the Meatpacking District, which runs roughly from West 14th Street south to Gansevoort Street, and from the Hudson River east to Hudson Street, served as the centre of the city’s meatpacking industry for decades.

At the turn of the last century the district was home to over 250 slaughterhouses and packaging plants but by the 1960s the industry was in decline as the emergence of large supermarkets changed the distribution system for meat.

These days you are now more likely to find a high-end fashion boutique than a butchers as the area has undergone a total transformation to become one of the most glamorous neighbourhoods in Manhattan.

Property-wise, a spacious two-bedroom apartment in the glitzy 345Meatpacking building on West 14th Street will set you back $3,100,000 (£2,503,432). Located in the heart of the district, a stone’s throw from the Apple Store and much vaunted Valbella restaurant, tenants enjoy access to a landscaped roof terrace offering panoramic views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan.

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Standout views are often a key selling point with city centre apartments and Liverpool and New York can boast two of the world’s most recognisable skylines.

Be it a pokey studio flat or exclusive penthouse suite, a premium view of Manhattan’s world famous skyscrapers is a sought after aspect of any stateside development which is sure to add some serious value.

With this in mind, a price tag of $5,850,000 (£4,698,927) for a three-bedroom apartment on the illustrious Park Avenue with uninterrupted views across said vista may not seem so hard to believe.

The Upper East Side is considered one of New York’s finest neighbourhoods with prospective applicants to the nearby 740 Park Avenue, often dubbed ‘the most powerful apartment building in New York’, having to prove a net worth of $100m (£80,526,321) before moving in.

Here in Liverpool, apartments with views of our Three Graces and beyond are somewhat harder to come by.

One way to ensure you can take in the best of Liverpool’s architectural aces from the comfort of your own home is with a residency at the city’s tallest building.

A three-bedroom penthouse apartment on the 35th floor of the gleaming West Tower will do the trick. Lavishly furnished, this spacious property on the market for £725,000 towers over the city and offers views of not just its most famous buildings but also the River Mersey and the Welsh mountains.

features a range of resident amenities including a 24-hour concierge service and a private fitness centre.

Here in Liverpool, the Baltic Triangle is in the midst of a residential building boom with significant developments in the pipeline including the likes of The Cargo Building (formerly known as Baltic Village), Kings Mill Dock, Norfolk House and St James Court.

The Cargo Building, located near to the Baltic Fleet pub on Wapping, is currently under construction and will include three blocks containing 324 apartments when completed.

The private rental sector (PRS) project, which takes inspiration from the American model with a concierge service, meeting rooms and cafés, is being developed by Promenade Estates.

Earlier this year the firm announced a deal to sell the scheme to Vista Fund and Hermes Investment Management for more than £50 million reflecting the heightened interest in the area from investors.

“The Cargo Building stood out as a purpose built, high quality residential block in an ideal location,” says Philip Nell, fund director at Hermes Investment Management, which will acquire the development on its completion “We are also an active investor in the New York residential market and look for similar qualities in our assets - that ideal mix between commercial convenience and vibrant urban living.”

Prices at The Cargo Building are yet to be announced and it remains to be seen whether the scheme will match up to its more time-honoured American equivalents.

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The grand music room boasts a vaulted oak wood ceiling

This sprawling Formby estate includes a two-storey barn and stables with space for five horses

With Big Apple prices rocketing to heights of around $100m (more than £78m), comparing the most expensive homes in Liverpool and New York wouldn't exactly be a fair fight. To even the odds we’ve decided to pit Liverpool’s costliest home up against a similarly priced property.

Currently top of the pile here in the Liverpool area is an exquisite eight-bedroom country manor in Formby, which will set you back an eye watering £12,500,000.

Sat within five acres of immaculately maintained grounds and boasting over 14,200 sq ft of floorspace, this is confidently the most exclusive and extravagant property currently on the market.

Located at the end of a private lane, the main manor house is spread across four floors with an array of amazing features dotted throughout the estate including a tennis court, barn, stables, summer house and a

Each of the five bathrooms are finished to an exceptionally high level

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Heading over the Atlantic, and for roughly the same price ($15,488,000 or £12,515,078), you can be the proud owner of a true slice of New York history in the shape of a stunning five-storey townhouse.

Formerly the residence of Eleanor Roosevelt, who had an apartment in the 11-room property during the 1950s, 211 East 62nd Street is now being marketed as a single family home.

This jaw-dropping property boasts a number of spectacularly extravagant touches including a Tudor-style living room with a wall of leaded stained glass French doors leading out onto a landscaped garden, as well as a fully working six-stop elevator if you ever get tired of traversing the building’s ornate three-storey wooden curved staircase.

Eleanor Roosevelt moved to 211 East 62nd Street in 1953

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HOT CHRISTMAS DRINKS With Christmas fast approaching, there is simply no better time to indulge in extravagant sweetness and rich flavours.

Liverpool’s cafés have been preparing a seasonal offering of festive delights and we’ve picked out three of the best in the city to enjoy a warming pit stop away from the Christmas rush.

FULL OF BEANS Ryde, Stanhope Street From cinnamon cappuccino to honeycomb and gingerbread lattes, Ryde has a diverse range of Christmas coffees.

You can also dip into a special selection of hot chocolates such as Nutty Choc, made with hazelnut syrup; Hot Salted Caramel Choc with caramel chunks and Popping Hot Choc, topped with sugar strands and popping candy.

TASTY TEA TREATS LEAF, Bold Street Known for its seasonal brews, the popular teashop provides a diverse range of Christmas themed hot drinks, including Chai Snowflake, Plum and Quince Jam and Marzipan Delight. A particular highlight is the Spiced Green Tea with green Sencha leaves, cinnamon, almond flakes and star anise, guaranteed to warm you up during a chilly shopping trip.

MUSTER THE CHOCOLATE Muster Custom Coffee, Argyle Street

Chocoholics rejoice with the perfect escape from the winter cold and city centre crowds. Nestled away on Argyle Street with its authentic features and homely feel, Muster Custom Coffee prides itself on its impressive range of seasonal hot chocolates and its selection box of flavours.

Milky Way, Kinder Bueno and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are among the options.

HUS

Tithebarn Street, L2 Coined as a gathering place and social space, HUS is the kind of establishment which immediately makes you feel at one. The atmosphere warm, the staff friendly and the food fresh; HUS is the perfect remedy for a cold December night.

Brought to you by the team behind The Baltic Social, the Scandi inspired café, bar and restaurant is the new kid on the block in the commercial district’s burgeoning social scene.

Inspired by the relaxed eateries of Stockholm and Copenhagen, HUS is finely in tune with Sweden’s casual approach to social dining.

We were immediately impressed by its effortless interior. The Tempest building’s industrial beginnings provide the perfect base for this Scandinavian-style retreat, filled with spacious booths and long benches for dining and minimalist couches to relax and unwind on.

Instantly at ease, we were welcomed by our friendly host and shown to our table a cosy booth amongst the hustle and bustle of friends sharing their day’s news.

Ever the fans of a smorgasbord, my dining companion and I couldn’t wait to delve into the small

REVIEW BY SARAH BROWN plates menu and craft our very own from HUS’ Swedish offering.

But first, something to drink. My fellow diner plumped for a refreshing bottle of Fritz Limo melon lemonade (£2.95), while I wasted no time in getting to grips with the cocktail menu.

The White Lady (£7.50) immediately caught my eye, combining Beefeater gin with zesty blood orange, elderflower and lemon, topped off with rosemary and egg white. The egg white added an unusual twist to one of my favourite cocktail combinations, proving a firm favourite for the evening.

Suitably impressed, we turned our attention to the main event - the smorgasbord. We both opted to try the traditional Swedish style meatballs (£6) served with cream sauce, mashed potato and lingonberry.

When in Sweden, after all.

My dining companion opted to try the gouda and kale croquettes (£4.50), while I couldn’t resist the Nordic smoked haddock and cod cakes (£5.50). We also decided to share a side of rosemary garlic skin-on fries

(£3.95), for good measure.

The gouda and kale croquettes were quick to arrive; hot and crispy, they were the perfect start to our Swedish adventure. The filling was rich and oozing, while the distinct flavour of the kale provided the perfect balance to the intensity of the cheese. The fishcakes soon followed; served with chives, crispy smoked bacon and HUS remoulade, the dish was packed with fresh, intense and smoky flavours.

The melt in the mouth meatballs were the star of the show. Hugely satisfying, the classic accompaniment of creamy mash and tangy lingonberry made for the perfect comfort food.

Never ones to pass up dessert, we couldn’t refuse the dark chocolate tart (£6) to finish. Served warm with hazelnut brittle and brandy soured cherries, it was an indulgent end to the evening.

HUS is certainly a welcome safe haven in the city’s bustling commercial district, bringing a quiet corner of Sweden to Liverpool. I would happily share many a contented evening with friends there.

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How did the choir start in Liverpool and how did you get involved?

The original plan before the whole funding climate changed was to open a new choir in a new city each year. Now, due to changes with public funding, it hasn't been possible but the idea is that we still open new choirs where there is a need in a city.

Liverpool was a perfect place in this regard we’ve got high levels of homelessness and more complex needs amongst the homeless than any other core city.

I’ve been in the post for over two and half years now. My background is within mental health and the arts. For me it was the perfect marrying of two worlds - the arts and helping people to recovery.

“ The whole point of coming to the choir is that you don’t have to be with your problem when you’re with us - you can leave it behind and have fun.

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INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE SAUNDERS How did the Choir With No Name come about?

A woman called Marie Benton, who was a senior support worker at St Mungo’s hostel, founded the choir in 2008 in London.

Marie had, herself, joined a choir and was aware of the feel good factor it was having on her personally. She decided to put two and two together and set up a choir for people who were homeless, and its grown from there.

The choir is made up of members who are affected by homelessness but we also take in people who come under remits of recovery from addiction or mental health because they’re at risk of becoming homeless.

What is the aim of the choir?

The whole point of coming to the choir is that you don't have to be with your problem when you’re with us - you can leave it behind and have fun.

We don't have any formal processes. For instance, we don’t have case logs on anybody, we don't insist that people follow referrals - they come as an independent human being and they get to be themselves.

What does your role entail?

It’s everything really. It's the day-to-day mundane practicality of planning rehearsals to recruiting and training volunteers, fundraising, organising gigs and pastoral care.

This includes visiting people in hospital, helping members sort out their housing needs or just being a friend to talk to. A lot of it is ‘mum’ stuff really - what a lot of us might turn to mum for. These people don't have that.

Every choir rehearsal ends with a meal.

How important is this to members?

Hugely important - every rehearsal ends with us sitting down for a meal that our volunteers have cooked from scratch in the professional kitchen at Bluecoat.

For some of our members that might be the only hot meal they get that week, or their only experience of sitting down with a family.

It's a really important part of the bonding and that will be the time somebody tells you something that's going on for them - it's a really essential part of what we do.

How vital are the volunteers to the operation?

The volunteers act as a friend in the choir. If you turned up to a practice you would not be able to guess who was a volunteer and who was a member.

The volunteers who sing in the choir help deal with any issues and support the practicalities of bringing items from one place to another for a gig. They also cook the meals and do the washing up - just everything; they are the backbone of the choir.

Here in Liverpool our volunteers are a highly skilled bunch - it’s unique to the city and we’re really lucky.

Do you have any recent success stories?

We’ve just had a couple of our younger members get their first flat and first job. When they came to us they were both living in hostels and now one of them is working for the Riverside Group and the other is working for the YMCA in St Helens.

However we don't emphasise stories like this amongst the members. With anywhere that’s funded everyone always wants to know the success stories, but for us you don't have to be anything. You’re not your problem, you’re not your success, you’re not anything but a human being having fun singing.

The choir held its ‘Big Autumn Gig’ at St George’s Hall in October. How did it go?

It was amazing but nerve-racking because it was the first time in Liverpool that we’ve hosted our own gig.

It was a huge undertaking but it was just so exciting. The buzz from the audience who were standing and signing along with us was amazing.

We couldn't have done it without the support of the Sovini Group and it has opened up a lot of opportunities because when you make a big noise like a gig at St George’s Hall it sparks people’s awareness of you.

Is funding a big issue for the choir?

We are constantly in a funding crisis. We have a mixture of people who instantly understand how powerful something like the choir can be to change somebody’s life and, unfortunately, people who really don't understand that at all.

Most funders like to back short-term projects and it's very difficult to get funding for ongoing, week-in-week-out work. Funders want a beginning and an end they can shout about and they want to know that success has come about solely because of their funding. In real life it just doesn't work that way.

‘The Choir with No Name Big Christmas Singalong’ takes place later this month.

How are preparations going?

Going well! Up until now, every year all four choirs have got together for a big gig in London and it's a massive boost for our members.

One day they’ll be at the Whitechapel Centre talking about the problems they’re having with trying to get accommodation and the next they are performing on the South Bank.

This year we’re doing the event in Birmingham which is slightly different because we’re too big to all perform in the same space now.

Everyone’s really excited to visit our Birmingham friends because we also encourage connections between the choirs. That’s essential in people’s ability to mobilise around the country as well.

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CHRISTMAS IS A TIME FOR GIVING AND SOCIETY HAS A DUTY TO ENSURE THE GOOD WILL EXTENDS TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST WHILE MANY ARE EXCHANGING GIFTS SIPPING BRANDY AND TUCKING INTO TURKEY DINNERS THE COMMUNITY’S MOST VULNERABLE FIND THEIR EVERYDAY HARDSHIPS MAGNIFIED DURING THE FESTIVE PERIOD BUT HELP IS AT HAND IN LIVERPOOL AS ORGANISATIONS CHARITIES AND BIG-HEARTED INDIVIDUALS ARE DOING THEIR BIT TO SUPPORT THE CITY’S NEEDY THIS CHRISTMAS AND YOUR MOVE IS SPOTLIGHTING THEIR INITIATIVES AND SHARING TIPS FOR READERS WHO ARE EAGER TO PITCH IN

Home for Christmas

Small gift, big difference

Members of Merseyside’s homeless community want nothing more than the things many of us take for granted at Christmas, such as a roof over their head and a hot meal.

Fortunately there are people working tirelessly to ensure they aren’t left out in the cold, like the folks at the Whitechapel Centre, an organisation which has provided support to 2,800 people affected by homelessness and other social issues over the last year.

Situated on Langsdale Street, the centre is open throughout the holiday period to deliver advice, hot food, showers and clean clothes for those in need.

On Christmas Day, the Whitechapel Centre will serve breakfast to rough sleepers and a three-course festive lunch, during which attendees will be provided with entertainment, gift bags and food parcels.

Its staff are resolute in their efforts to support the city’s homeless, but initiatives like its festive dinner would not be possible without the help of volunteers and the generosity of its supporters - and this is where you can lend a hand.

The centre is appealing for donations of food, decorations and presents to make this Christmas a happy one for its service users, while monetary support is always welcome and indeed vital for the longevity of the facility and the services it provides.

The Whitechapel Centre is also seeking volunteers to sort and distribute aid packages during the holidays. Information about how to get involved can be found at www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk.

Nobody should be alone at Christmas, but almost half a million elderly people are at risk of spending the holidays in isolation.

Thankfully, Merseyside’s seniors have initiatives like White Christmas to make sure this isn’t the case and 2016’s event promises to be the biggest yet.

Held at the swanky Titanic Hotel, White Christmas Liverpool will provide a free dinner and entertainment for hundreds of people who would otherwise be spending 25 December alone.

The project, now in its fourth year, began as an initiative to help isolated pensioners but has since expanded to support all age groups.

It’s the effort of volunteers and supporters which makes White Christmas possible, and this year they include Fare Share Liverpool, Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation and a St Helens farmer who has donated fresh produce for the dinner, not to mention the Titanic Hotel and its staff.

Members of the public were also invited to volunteer and pitch in on the day and all of the slots were quickly filled - but that doesn’t mean you can’t get involved.

White Christmas project manager Clare Johnson tells Your Move that donations of small gifts are still welcome, and the team is looking for items which cost no more than £5 such as woolly hats or packets of biscuits.

Moreover, cash donations are being encouraged and an online raffle is being held to raise further funds for the cause, with prizes including a signed Carragher shirt and restaurant meals.

Log onto www.facebook.com/WhiteChristmasNW for more information.

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HOW TO HELP AT CHRISTMAS

DELIVERING GOOD WILL Most households will have an old shoebox or two lying around, probably filled with random clutter.

But many will be put to better use this Christmas as the Shoebox Full of Love appeal returns to Merseyside for a third year running.

Organised by Huyton-born Vorny Redmond, the campaign will see shoeboxes and other containers filled with everyday essentials donated to the region’s homeless, as well as the vulnerable men, women, children and veterans of Merseyside.

Vorny is appealing for volunteers to take on the role of drivers and sorters as the benevolent operation comes to a head, with recruitment taking place on 12-18 December.

Find out how you can get involved by visiting www.facebook.com/shoeboxfulloflove.

Make a child’s day Established in memory of James Bulger, the James Bulger Memorial Trust was founded by mother Denise Fergus in 2010 to help disadvantaged youngsters in his name.

Last December, this brief was expanded to include donating presents to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to brighten the lives of its patients on Christmas Day - a good deed the organisation will repeat this year.

The trust is calling for the public to drop off unwrapped gifts at its office in Kirkby before 21 December so they can, in turn, be distributed to the good causes and worthy organisations it supports.

This year they include Alder Hey, the NSPCC, Kirkby town centre appeal, Alfie Lund Fund, Cash for Kids and OLLIE. More information is available at forjames.org.

Emergency festive food Foodbanks were created to support the notion that nobody should ever have to go hungry and they are more important than ever during the Christmas period when budgets are at their tightest.

The Hope+ Foodbank is a joint operation between Liverpool's two cathedrals and local faith communities to help those in food poverty and provide them with debt advice, benefit claims assistance, parenting skills and back to work training.

The initiative’s organisers are seeking donations of food, toiletries and clothes as well as monetary support from generous members of the public to help them through the busy Christmas period. Visit www.hopefoodbank.org.uk for information on getting involved.

Meanwhile, the Trussell Trust runs a 400-strong network of foodbanks nationwide to provide people in crisis with a minimum of three days’ worth of nutritional meals. It has north, south and central Liverpool operations and 90% of the goods it distributes have been donated by the public.

Those who can spare non-perishables including tinned food, cereal, teabags and toiletries are encouraged to take them to their local drop-off point, usually a supermarket or community building.

Visit www.trusselltrust.org for information about your nearest foodbank and drop-off point.

Mistletoe and rhymes The needs of care leavers are often overlooked, but many young people who fall into this demographic require additional support after passing through the system.

Poet Lemn Sissay, who spent his teenage years at a Wigan care home, launched the Christmas Dinner project in Manchester in 2013 to combat social isolation and build a sense of community among the city’s young care leavers, and this year the initiative is expanding to Liverpool.

Run entirely by volunteers, the Liverpool event will run concurrently with Manchester, Oxford, Hackney and Leeds editions, offering attendees the chance to enjoy a hearty meal and spend Christmas Day with individuals they can empathise with at a safe and secure location.

So how can you get involved in this good cause? Well, Lemn and his team of volunteers are in need of extra presents to hand to their guests and have put together an Amazon Wish List highlighting the kind of gifts that will go down well.

The appeal is primarily aimed at businesses, but donations from individuals are also welcome, providing they submit them before the deadline of 14 December.

For details of how to get involved email lcdinner16@gmail.com.

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EVENT

The staff from Rachel Hunter Beauty Clinic with Elaine Cunningham

ELAINE CUNNINGHAM SHOWROOM LAUNCH

‘Say it with Diamonds’ was at the launch

Head designer Helen Kaufman (right) with Maureen Green

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uests enjoyed an evening of champagne and style as Liverpool’s Elaine Cunningham Interiors & Home Furnishings launched its new-look showroom.

The first floor of the interior design specialist’s Aigburth Road store has recently been transformed to accommodate the Elaine Cunningham Design Studio, and its official unveiling also follows an expansion of the team due to high demand for home consultations.

Following a chance to look around the growing firm’s South Liverpool base as well as its interior design albums and collections, attendees continued the celebrations alongside Elaine and her team as an after party was held at the nearby Et Alia Ristorante & Bar. Friends popped by to help celebrate with Elaine (centre)

Guests relaxed and enjoyed a glass of champagne

Elaine Cunningham and her team

Visitors enjoyed a relaxing drink at the relaunch after party

The shop enjoys a prominent position on Aigburth Road

Visitors could browse the many albums on display

Elaine Cunningham with daughters Ashleigh and Stephanie

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STREETLIFE CHURCH STREET CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

YOUR FORTNIGHTLY ROUND-UP OF LIVERPOOL’S ENTERTAINMENT

Highlights DECEMBER

al Christmas tree Liverpool city centre’s tradition style to coincide ular ctac was illuminated in spe wflake Trail. with the launch of 2016’s Sno

The Illumaphonium - a music-making chime bars sculpture in Bluecoat’s courtyard - was amon g other nearby attractions unveiled for the festive season.

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St George’s Hall Recorder player extraordinaire, Piers Adams brings his Baroque supergroup Red Priest to Liverpool. They’ll showcase their unique take on music from legendary composers Vivaldi, Corelli, Handel and Bach.

FACT Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas on the big screen with this showing of 1951’s ‘Scrooge’, featuring Alastair Sim’s definitive take on the miserly title character.

LEGO SANTA EXPRESS

O2 Academy Britpop veterans Kula Shaker will take the stage to mark the 20th anniversary of their million-selling debut album ‘K’. Expect psychedelic rock, mysticism and ‘90s nostalgia.

Arts Club Damon Gough, better known as Badly Drawn Boy, prepares to play a repertoire of old favourites and much loved classics following his series of summer festival performances.

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The festive three-carriage train, custom built from more than 500,000 LEGO bricks with special effects, is open in Liverpool ONE until 29 December.

ALBERT DOCK D PROJECTION SPECTACULAR

Invisible Wind Factory Popular trance showcase Soma Sonic rings in its th 10 year with an all-nighter of art and light installations, live performances and DJ sets.

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Bluecoat Renowned theatre dance company House of Suarez presents an evening of contemporary performance featuring some of the best new and emerging vogue talent from across the country.

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Bring in the New Year with Songs on Film

Echo Arena Liverpool Status Quo will rock the docks with the finale of their ‘Last Night of the Electrics’ tour, the band’s final full-on electric gig. Support is provided by REO Speedwagon.

Liverpool Cathedral Keep the festive cheer going with a medley of seasonal favourites, performed on Britain’s largest pipe organ in unique surroundings.

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Crucial FX and National Museums Liverpool are behind the colourful transformation of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr building, underway until 2 Janua ry.

Philharmonic Hall Ring in 2017 with a bang as singer Joe Stilgoe performs iconic numbers from Hollywood films backed by the famous Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

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