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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM / ISSUE 432 / 10 FEB – 23 FEB 2017 / FREE EVERY FORTNIGHT

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A place for everything

How can homes, cultural spaces and offices thrive alongside each other?

Terence Davies

Acclaimed Liverpool director talks to Your Move

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EDITOR’S LETTER/// Liverpool has long been a haven of hidden gems and unique attractions, with its food and drink offering drawing particular interest at the moment.

Aside from a diverse mix of permanent restaurants, a growing selection of ‘blink and you’ll miss them’ pop-up eateries is evidence of the city’s exciting scene for foodie fans and culinary creators alike.

In this issue, we find out why such short-term food ventures are proving so popular in Liverpool.

And as the city continues to evolve with new developments, our Hot Topic looks at how homes, leisure attractions and workspaces can all thrive alongside each other to create diverse communities.

If that’s not enough, we catch up with Liverpool’s own acclaimed director Terence Davies ahead of his new film release. Enjoy!

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06 Market Highlights Cool and compact studio homes 24 News Main sponsor announced for this year’s NWPAs 34 ON THE COVER Hot Topic How can homes, leisure attractions and workplaces thrive alongside each other?

50 ON THE COVER Talent in the City Liverpool’s acclaimed film director, Terence Davies 56 ON THE COVER Pop-up Popularity Liverpool’s exciting scene of short-term restaurants 61 Food & Drink We try Pioneer Bar & Brasserie’s new lunch menu and bring you the latest foodie news 62 Streetlife What’s on around the city

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COOL AND COMPACT APARTMENTS ON THE LIVERPOOL MARKET

- PW Rodney Street, L1 A bold feature wall complements the otherwise neutral décor of this studio student accommodation in a popular central area.

A modern refurbishment of the property has made the most of its interior, which includes a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a wall-mounted LCD television and a built-in wardrobe and desk.

The windows of the home are in keeping with the Grade II-listed building which, from the exterior, has all the charm of its Georgian Quarter surroundings.

LIVERPOOL STUDENT LETS /

- PW The Bridewell, Cheapside, L2 This luxury student studio accommodation mixes up to date living with an historic setting as it’s located within Liverpool city centre’s former Bridewell prison.

The studio itself incorporates useful features including an LCD TV, WiFi and a workstation complete with shelves and a pinboard.

A communal space with exposed brick walls, displaying the building’s original character, offers more room to relax and tenants also benefit from an on-site gym, cycle store and laundry facilities.

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

PCM Moorfields, L2 One of 75 newly created studio apartments within a former business district office building, this central property is fitted with modern kitchenette and bathroom features and is furnished to a high standard. It also benefits from a laundry room.

With space to relax, dine and sleep in style, the home is also conveniently located for commuters and residents looking for a vibrant city lifestyle. Neighbouring Moorfields train station, it’s also a stone’s throw from a thriving selection of restaurants, cafés and bars.

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W NE ICE PR

Orchard Dell Cottage, Hale Village, L24

Offers Over £600,000

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

W NE ICE PR

Mather Avenue, Allerton, L18

Offers Over £500,000

Offers Over £415,000

Woolton Road, Woolton, L25

£400,000

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

Queens Drive, Stoneycroft, L13

Sunningdale Road, Wavertree, L15

Offers Over £80,000

• Two Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Popular Location • Must See

R DE R UN FFE O

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Offers Over £165,000

£440,000

R DE R UN FFE O

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

W NE ICE PR

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R DE R UN FFE O

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

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Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L19 • 6 Bedroom Semi Detached • 3 Reception Rooms • Plus Reception Hall • Double Bedrooms Throughout

APPROX PRICE

£135,000

• New Build Development • Three Bedrooms • Spacious Throughout • Help To Buy Available

Mossley Hill Drive, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £200,000

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

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Wellington Grove, Roby, L36 • Unique Detached Property • Three Bedrooms • Gated Access • New Build Development

£260,000

Thingwall Road, Wavertree, L15 • Three Bedrooms • Extended Semi Detached • Popular Location • NO CHAIN

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Offers Over £270,000

Northumberland Square, Dingle, L8

OIRO £175,000

• Mid Terrace Town House • Three Bedrooms • Balcony • Garage

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Boxwood Close, Roby, L36

W NE ICE PR

Offers Over £265,000

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

Woolton Road, Woolton, L25

Offers Over £369,950

Offers Over £255,000

R DE ER N U FF O

Offers Over £200,000

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W NE ICE PR

Offers Over £240,000 Stonehouse Mews, Allerton, L18

• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Immaculate Throughout • Sought After Location • Viewing Highly Advised

Cooper Avenue North, Mossley Hill, L18

Offers Over £600,000

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

£290,000 Wyndcote Road, Allerton, L18 • Four Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Immaculate Throughout • Must See

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Offers Over £165,000

R DE R UN FFE O

Dentwood Street, Dingle, L8

£90,000

• Two Bedrooms • Mid Terrace • Outstanding Throughout • No Chain

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• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Popular Location • Well Presented Throughout • Must See

Sefton Villas, Prince Alfred Road, L15 • Character Terrace • Three Bedrooms • No Chain • Popular Location

• Four Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Fitted Kitchen • Must See

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

Addingham Road, Allerton, L18

South Station Road, Gateacre, L25

Offers Over £195,000

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

• Four Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Open Plan Kitchen • Popular Location • Must See

R DE R UN FFE O

The Rooley, Huyton, L36

Ullet Road, Aigburth, L17

£280,000

Brodie Avenue, West Allerton, L19

Offers Over £270,000

• Three Bedrooms • Extended Semi Detached • Popular Location • Outstanding Throughout

Allerton: 0151 601 3003

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W NE

OIRO £690,000 Victoria Road, Crosby L23

Eshe Road North, Blundellsands L23

W NE

Andrews Lane, Formby L37

£250,000 Alt Road, Formby L37

Offers Over £195,000

• Stunning Property • Oozing Character With Contemporary Feel • Three Good Sized Bedrooms • Spectacular Bathroom

Papillon Drive, Aintree L9

Offers Over £175,000

Offers Over £170,000

Offer Over 175,000

W NE

Devonshire Road, Brighton Le Sands L22 Offers Over £165,000

Milton Road, Waterloo L22

• Three Bedrooms • Desirable Location • Walking Distance To The Beach • Viewing Strongly Recommended

• Wow Factor • Three Bedrooms • Beautifully Presented • Viewing Recommended

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Merton Grove, Crosby L23 • Three Bedrooms • Great Location • Viewing Recommended • Good Sized Bedrooms

W NE

• Beautifully Presented • Spacious Accommodation • Close Proximity To Crosby Beach • Detached Garage

£190,000

W NE

• Three Bedrooms • Cul-De-Sac Location • Massive Potential • Detached Family Home

W NE

Thornbridge Avenue, Litherland L21 • Stunningly Presented • Three Bedrooms • Newly Installed Kitchen • Two Receptions

W NE

Offers Over £180,000

£320,000

W NE

• Three Double Bedrooms • Beautifully Presented • Two Receptions • Sunny Garden

W NE

Coronation Drive, Crosby L23 • Four Double Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Beautifully Presented • Utility Room

W NE

• Beautifully Presented • Contemprary Bathroom • Family Room Opening Onto Conservatory • Sunny Aspect Rear Garden

Somerset Road, Brighton Le Sands L22

£395,000

• No Chain • Five Double Bedrooms • Ample Parking • South Facing Garden

• Bespoke fixtures and fittings • Four double bedrooms over two floors • Wow factor • Galleried landing with glass atrium

Hastings Road, Brighton Le Sands

W NE

Offers Over £165,000

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W NE

Sunnyside Road, Crosby L23

Offers Over £160,000 Runnels Lane, Thornton L23

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O.I.R.O £125,000 Hawthorne Road, Bootle L20

Offers Over £115,000

Offers Over £115,000 Bridgewater Close, Litherland L21

Alton Avenue, Litherland L21

Offers Over £115,000

• NO CHAIN • Two Bedrooms • Sunny Rear Garden • Viewing Recommended

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W NE

Offers Over £110,000

Norma Road, Waterloo L22

Offers Over £85,000

• No Chain • Neutrally Decorated • One Double Bedroom • Off Road Parking

• Well Presented Throughout • Secluded L21 Cul-de-sac Location • Three Bedroom Family Home • NO CHAIN

• Two Double Bedrooms • South Facing Garden • Beautifully Presented • Close to all amenities

Offers Over £140,000

W NE

• Three Bedrooms • Perfect For Ftb/Investors • Viewing Recommended • Close To All Amenities

W NE

Crosender Road, Crosby L23 • No Chain • Three Double Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Sunny South Facing Garden

W NE

• Four Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • High Spec Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Ample off Road Parking • NO CHAIN

Ash Road, Litherland L21

Offers Over £160,000

• Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room • Fitted Kitchen & Family Shower Room • Large South Facing Rear Garden

• No Chain, Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • Two Spacious Reception Rooms • Open Plan Living • Fitted Kitchen & Modern Family Bathroom

William Wall Road, Litherland L21

W NE

W NE

Joseph Lister Close, Netherton L30

Offers Over £85,000 Hackett Avenue, Bootle L20

• No Chain • Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Family Bathroom • Secluded Rear Garden & Driveway

• Beautifully Presented • Two Bedrooms • Luxury Bathroom • Modern Kitchen/Dining Room

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£70,000

Kilburn Street, Litherland L21

Offers Over £65,000

• No Chain • Convenient Location • Two Double Bedrooms • Fantastic Investment

Crosby: 0151 909 3003

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Sales Haymans Green, West Derby Village, L12 £895,000 • •

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Beautifully appointed Detached Victorian Villa Character and period charm throughout with modern and contemporary touches.

Set in substantial grounds and ample parking Positioned in West Derby Village Inspection recommended to truly appreciate what’s offered!

Colonnades, Albert Dock, L3 £590,000

Wapping Quay, West Quay, L3 £269,950 • • • • • •

Really large two bed Apartment Building dates back 1856 in Dock Complex Two double Bedrooms/two bathrooms Secure allocated parking Original features/established building Close to Liverpool One

Luxury Executive Apartment with stunning River Views Historic grade I listed building Two secure parking spaces Three double bedrooms to include Master Suite with luxury fitments Designer kitchen with appliances 24 hr concierge/additional storage facilities

Beetham Tower, L3 £189,950

Spectrum Building, L1 £165,000

Portside House, L1 £144,950

Ellerman Road, L3 £132,995

• Recently Refurbished • Two Bed Executive Apartment • Lounge/Dining Area • Stunning Views • Newly Fitted Integrated Kitchen

• Two Bed Executive Apartment • Modern Fittings Throughout • Balcony off Spacious Lounge • Secure Underground Parking • Superb Central Location

• Stylish Two Bedroom Apartment • Fitted Kitchen, Spacious Lounge/Dining Area • Double Glazed, Balcony • Located on Duke Street

• Two Double Bedrooms • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Ground Floor with Garden Aspect • Off Road Parking • Good Location Close to Amenities

Portside House, L1 £110,000

Richmond Park £69,950

Sovereign Hey, L11 Reduced £65,000

Heyes Street, L5 £49,950

• Spacious one bed • Double bedroom • Located by liverpool one • Modern kitchen and bathroom • Attractive central atrium

• 3 bed Mid Terraced • 2 separate Reception Rooms • Fitted Kitchen • Central Heating • UPVC Double Glazing

• Large End Town House • Four Bedrooms • Double Glazed throughout • Busy Residential Location, close to amenities

• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen, Rear Yard with Additional WC • Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating

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Lettings Beetham Tower, L3 £1150pcm • • • • • •

Unity Building, Rumford Place £5000pcm

Apartment 24th Floor Fully Furnished Modern Two double Bedrooms EPC Rating awaiting

Kinsdale Drive, L19 £800pcm W NE

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Three bedrooms EPC B Garden Gas Central Heating Downstairs WC

Stunning triplex property situated on the 22nd floor of the Unity Building.

Spectacular views across the River Mersey and skyline 3 Impressive Terraces , There is secure lift access to the apartment.

4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, Fully Furnished to a high standard 24 Hour Concierge , 2 Secure Parking spaces , Parking Residents Gymnasium, EPC D

Tower Building, L3 £925pcm

The Strand, L2 £795pcm

Spectrum Building, L1 £725pcm

• 22nd floor • 2 Bedroom Apartment • Fully Furnished • Open Plan Living • En-suite to Master, EPC D

• Apartment • 2 Good Size Bedrooms • Unfurnished • Intergrated applicances • Electric heating, EPC C

• Refurbished 1 Bedroom Apartment • Unfurnished • Views Of The Liver Building • Open Plan Living • Fitted Kitchen, EPC C

• 2 Bed Apartment • Furnished • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • Floor to ceiling windows • Juliet Balcony, EPC C

Alexandra Tower, L3 £650pcm

Beaufort Apartments, L8 £575pcm

Island Road, L19 £500pcm

Mcbride Street, L19 £475pcm

• Eighth Floor Apartment • Open Plan Living Room • Fully Integrated Kitchen • Balcony • 24 Hour Concierge, EPC C

• Upper Ground Floor • Two Double Bedrooms • Unfurnished • Spacious Lounge & Dining Room • Seprate Kitchen, EPC B

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Princes Dock, L3 £950pcm

• First Floor Apartment, Unfurnished • 2 Double Bedrooms • Large Lounge • Gas central heating, EPC D • Fist months rent half price

• Selection of 2 bed properties • 50 % off first months rent • 2 Bedrooms • Ground floor, Unfurnished • Gas central heating, DG, EPC D

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

SALES

LETTINGS

STUDENT

£84,950 London Road

£210,000 Cable House

One Bedroom Apartment City Centre Location Close To Universities EPC - C

City Residential are pleased to offer for sale this one bedroom, third floor apartment on London Road.

£60,000

Two Bedroom Penthouse Fantastic Size Terrace Secure Allocated Car Parking EPC - D

An opportunity to purchase this stunning two bedroom apartment in the ever popular Cable House Development.

£120,000

£117,500

£125,000

Pall Mall

The Collegiate

Cinnamon Building

One Park West

Studio Apartment Close To The Business District En-Suite Shower Room EPC - C

One Bedroom Apartment Timber Decked Balcony Secure Allocated Parking EPC - E

Two Bedroom Apartment Ropewalks Location Fully Fitted Kitchen EPC - B

One Bedroom Apartment Excellent Location No Chain EPC - B

£125,000

£125,000

£130,000

£139,950

The Albany

Westminster Chambers

Central Gardens

Central Gardens

One Bedroom Apartment Business District Location Secure Car Parking EPC - B

Two Bedroom Apartment City Centre Location Listed Building EPC - D

Two Bedroom Apartment Balcony Allocated Car Parking Space EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Close To The Universities Allocated Car Parking Space EPC - C

£199,950

£215,000

£239,950

£235,000

The Albany

One Park West

Chancery House

Jugglers Yard

Two Bedroom Apartment Stunning Features Secure Car Parking EPC - E

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

Two Bedroom Apartment Fabulous City Centre Location Modern Fitted Kitchen Stunning Features

Three Bedroom Apartment Stunning Views Two Fantastic Terraces EPC - C

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£800pcm Central Gardens o

£1,200pcm Hatton Gardens

A well presented two bedroom apartment in this extremely popular development. Located on Mount Pleasant the apartment is within close proximity to the university and city centre amenities. Within easy walking

distance to transport links the apartment comes fully furnished with fully fitted and equipped kitchen inc. dishwasher. Open plan lounge and dining area, Two double bedrooms with en-suite to master.

£550pcm

City Residential are very pleased to be offering this superb three bedroom duplex apartment located within walking distance from the city centre. The property also benefits from double bedrooms throughout,

£575pcm

large living area space plus the added benefit of a secure allocated parking space. To secure your viewing please contact us as soon as possible on 0151 231 6100.

£650pcm

£600pcm

City View

Sovereign Chambers

Catherine House

Liberty Place

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Street Parking

One bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

£675pcm

£800pcm

£700pcm

£1100pcm

Waterloo Warehouse

One Park West

Quebec Quay

The Strand

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Close To Liverpool ONE

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Parking Included

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Close To Liverpool ONE

AVAILABLE NOW – STUDIOS AT 2 MOORFIELDS Excellent range of studio apartments.

Available from £575PCM inclusive of bills.

To arrange a viewing contact us on

0151 231 6100 81-87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG

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Sefton Bleasdale is a dynamic and ambitious family business with a high growth property portfolio across the North West of England.The Bleasdale Family ran the Sefton Building Company Ltd of Aintree, which operated between 1932 and 1976, building 30,000 properties in the North West. The Bleasdale family have created 5 property investment companies. The Bleasdale Business Centre, is a modern office complex on Molyneux Way which is conveniently located to the motorway (M57 & M58) and rail networks. Letting Agreements for a minimum of 12 months.

Bleasdale Business Centre •12 Molyneux Way •Old Roan•Aintree Merseyside •L10 2JA t 0151 520 3282 • f 0151 520 3311 e enquiries@seftonbleasdale.co.uk w www.seftonbleasdale.co.uk

BLEASDALE BUSINESS CENTRE – SERVICED OFFICES TO RENT, MOLYNEUX WAY, AINTREE, MERSEYSIDE, L10

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Serviced office suite accommodation 540 sq.ft suite & single office Pleasant aspect with double windows Intercom system Communal kitchen and facilities

£12,000 pa (incl.of VAT)

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• Suspended ceiling with LED lighting • 3 allocated car parking spaces available • Convenient location at the hub of road, rail and bus networks.

• EPC B

BLEASDALE BUSINESS CENTRE • Single office • 130 sq.ft • Intercom system • Communal kitchen and facilities • Suspended ceiling with LED lighting • 1 Car parking space • Office Desk & Chair included.

£60 per week (incl.VAT)

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2005–2016 5,198 Properties Sold Over £280 Million Raised That’s Why We Are Still No 1!

View our 9 February Auction Results online now! www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions-property

Liverpool auction house to be TV ‘star’ Sutton Kersh’s 9 February property auction is set to appear on TV later this year.

BBC One’s Homes Under the Hammer came to Liverpool this month to film Sutton Kersh’s 9 February property auction.

Sutton Kersh Associate Director Cathy Holt said: “We are delighted that Homes Under the Hammer filmed at one of our auctions. We had a great selection of lots on the day they were shooting and the auction turnout was particularly busy.”

The production team at Homes Under the Hammer said: “It’s been a while since the show came to Merseyside.

Liverpool is a city rich in culture with many fantastic buildings and Sutton Kersh provided an exciting auction which will help make a great programme!”

Presented by Lucy Alexander, Martin Roberts and Dion Dublin, Homes Under the Hammer is a series which follows buyers from auction to completed renovation.

Sutton Kersh’s next auction will be held on the 29 March at The Crowne Plaza, Liverpool.

For more information, visit www.suttonkersh. co.uk/auctions or call 0151 207 6315.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a property at auction, call Merseyside’s Leading Auction Team on 0151 207 6315.

Next auction date 29 March catalogue closes 3 March. www.suttonkersh.co.uk

James Kersh Bsc (Hons) MRICS Auction Director james@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Cathy Holt MNAEA MNAVA Associate Director cathy.holt@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Katie Donohue Bsc (Hons) MNAVA Auction Valuer katie@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Vikki Kenyon MNAVA Auction Administrator victoria.kenyon@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Shannen Woods MNAVA Auction Administrator shannen@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Elle Benson Auction Administrator elle.benson@ suttonkersh.co.uk

Paul Holt Auction Viewer paul.holt@ suttonkersh.co.uk

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OIEO £1,000,000

£695,000

BEECHFIELD, MENLOVE AVENUE, CALDERSTONES, L18 A beautiful and unique detached house. Elegant & impressive accommodation with 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, pool complex and double garage with stunning secluded gardens and a sweeping driveway. EPC E

CEDAR CLOSE, CALDERSTONES, L18 A wonderful detached house. Offering an elegant lounge, study, an open plan family room and dining kitchen and 5 bedrooms. There is also an annexe/guest suite with living area, sleeping area and wet room. EPC C

OIEO £550,000

£490,000

£485,000

£429,950

BOWER ROAD, L25 Detached with lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, utility, 5 bedrooms, garage and front & rear gardens. EPC D

QUICKSWOOD DRIVE, L25 Detached bungalow, lounge & dining area, orangery, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, garage and gardens. EPC C

BOWER ROAD, L25 Substantial & extended detached with lounge, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, garage and gardens. EPC D

WESTWARD VIEW, L17 Bungalow with lounge, sitting room, dining kitchen, three bedrooms, garage and front & rear gardens. EPC C

£330,000

OIRO £295,000

£290,000

£289,950

BROUGHTON DRIVE, L19 Substantial period style semi detached house with 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms and rear courtyard. EPC E

VICARAGE CLOSE, L24 Extended & improved detached house, 2 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and front & rear gardens. EPC D

WATER GARDENS, L25 A unique new build apartment, lounge, kitchen and 2 bedrooms with secure undercroft parking

WAVERTREE NOOK ROAD, L15 Substantially extended & improved semi. 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, rear garden. EPC C

£285,000

£275,000

£225,000

OIEO £240,000

CHALFONT ROAD, L18 Semi detached with lounge, dining room, morning room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms loft room and rear garden. EPC E

WAVERTREE NOOK ROAD, L15 Semi detached, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen, three bedrooms, detached garage and gardens. EPC D

TAGGART AVENUE, L16 Semi detached house with lounge, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, rear garden and outhouse. EPC E

PITVILLE AVENUE, L18 Semi detached with lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, three bedrooms and rear garden. EPC D

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OIRO £590,000

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KNOWSLEY ROAD, CRESSINGTON PARK, L19 A beautiful detached house situated within a private leafy park offering 2 reception rooms, dining kitchen, utility room, office, 4 bedrooms, a roof terrace and garage. EPC E

ALDBOURNE CLOSE, WOOLTON, L25 An attractive double fronted detached family residence in Woolton. Offering lounge, dining room and breakfast kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there is a driveway, rear garden and two car garage. EPC D

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ELSMERE AVENUE, L17 Mid terraced house with lounge, sitting room, dining kitchen, utility 4 bedrooms and rear yard. EPC E

AMBERGATE ROAD, L197 Semi detached house with lounge, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, garage and rear garden. EPC E

ROSEFIELD ROAD, L25 Extended semi detached with 3 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, 3 bedrooms, rear garden. EPC TBC

CHESTNUT GROVE, L15 End terraced house with lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility, 4 bedrooms and rear yard. EPC E

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BALCARRES AVENUE, L18 Spacious end terraced house with lounge, sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and rear yard. EPC D

SUNNINGDALE ROAD, L15 Refurbished mid terraced with open plan lounge & dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and rear yard. EPC D

PRICES FROM £135,000 - £300,000

For further information contact: Fran Dunn - 07551 151 915 fran.dunn@suttonkersh.co.uk

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NEWS Headline sponsor announced for this year’s NWPAs

Prestigious property awards will be presented across a range of categories

Housing developer Countryside has been announced as the headline sponsor of this year’s NWPAs. The glittering event will return on 19 October, celebrating a year of success across the North West’s residential and commercial property sectors.

Countryside is among a number of businesses who have signed up early to support the 2017 ceremony, taking place at Lutyens Crypt, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.

Peter Vella, the housebuilder’s regional sales and marketing director, says: “The NWPAs continue to raise the bar on new-build housing by celebrating the positive impact that these homes have on local communities, employment and investment into the region.

“Here at Countryside we’re committed to creating places that people love, which is why we’re proud to be sponsoring this year’s awards ceremony and to honour the very best of the region’s property market.”

Meanwhile UK Business Supplies, PCS Law, The Foundry Agency and Redwing Living have put their name to award categories and Furnish That Room will sponsor a drinks reception on the night.

A number of entries are also said to have been submitted for NWPAs’ prestigious accolades, which include ‘Residential Property Agency of the Year’, ‘Property Apprentice’ and ‘Show Home of the Year’.

Kim O’Brien, director of NWPAs organiser Move Publishing, which is also the team behind Your Move, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Countryside on board as the main sponsor of this year’s NWPAs. “In terms of sponsorships and entries we’re already seeing a fantastic level of support for the awards, which continue to be a key event on the property industry’s calendar.

“This year is shaping up to be another exciting year for the sector too so we can’t wait to get together and celebrate the success of its brightest stars.”

For opportunities at this year’s NWPAs, call Catherine on 0151 709 3871 or visit www.nwpas.com.

HOME BUYERS URGED TO CARRY OUT INDEPENDENT SURVEYS Liverpool homebuyers are being urged to conduct an independent survey before buying a new property.

According to Paul Crowley & Co solicitors, too many buyers are relying on their mortgage valuation report rather than instructing a specialist to conduct an independent survey.

Mike Carter, head of conveyancing at the city law firm, is urging buyers to beware that mortgage valuation reports are for valuation purposes only and may not identify any defects to the property.

He says: “The valuation process is simply a superficial inspection to check on the value of a property and does not offer an in-depth inspection of the building.

“I recently saw a mortgage valuation from a high street lender which stipulated it was desktop only, meaning the valuer had not even visited the property.

“A prudent buyer should give serious consideration to having their potential home surveyed by an independent surveyor to identify any structural or other defects likely to give rise to problems and expenditure in the future.

“If items are identified by your survey report then you will have the opportunity to get any relevant costings, giving you the power to negotiate over the price with the seller.”

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NEWS LANDLORDS URGED TO STAY ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE LAW Liverpool letting agent Hunters is urging landlords to keep up to date with the latest letting rules or risk falling foul of the law.

The firm says it has seen an increase in the number of property owners struggling to keep up with more than 145 essential regulations including Right to Rent checks and protecting rental income with a warranty.

Tracey Swift, office manager at Hunters, says: “As a letting agent we have spent considerable time and effort to make sure we can offer our clients a safe and comprehensive service.

“When first letting a property there is a myriad of rules and regulations and with so many to think about it’s unsurprising that certain aspects can be left to one side until another day.

“Using a reputable agent is key to security and safety as well as maximising your investment.”

For more information call Hunters on 0151 707 7777.

Tracey Swift, office manager at Hunters

Properties at Kingswood Manor have been finished to a high standard

STRONG DEMAND AT WOOLTON DEVELOPMENT Demand for new homes at Kingswood Manor has been described as “fantastic” by the developer behind the scheme.

Macbryde Homes has reported increased interest for properties at its Woolton development since the turn of the year, with only a few plots still available.

Located on the site of the former Gateacre Garden Centre, the 10 four-bedroom homes from Macbryde’s Signature Collection include a range of high-end features.

Caryl Russell, sales manager at Macbryde Homes, says: “The demand for these homes has been fantastic, and everyone who has visited the show

home has been blown away by the attention to detail and the premium finish. We don’t expect the properties to be available for much longer.

“We are extremely proud of the new homes at Kingswood Manor. We have worked hard to create a welcoming development in a desirable location with the finest lifestyle on offer, so our customers are sure to find their forever home there.”

The four-bedroom show home is open between 10am and 5pm daily.

For more information contact Macbryde Homes on 07885 875 539.

WATERFRONT RENTAL HOMES ‘PROVING POPULAR’ A new rental development overlooking Liverpool’s Three Graces is said to be proving “extremely popular” with tenants.

City Residential has been instructed to market homes at 7 The Strand

Agent City Residential was involved in marketing 7 The Strand prior to its completion and has now been instructed by a number of landlords to let and manage the mix of furnished and unfurnished studio, one and two-bedroom apartments.

Tom McHale, lettings manager at the firm, says: “We are delighted to have been involved with the lettings process and to have been providing marketing advice to the new owners at The Strand.

“The apartments are proving extremely popular with having views across the city, Albert Dock and across the River Mersey, as well as a high specification and excellent finish throughout.”

For more information contact City Residential on 0151 231 6100.

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NEWS STRONG DEMAND FOR SEFTON PARK APARTMENTS Liverpool agent Sutton Kersh has reported strong interest in a recently launched development on the fringes of Sefton Park.

4LDN comprises 11 individually designed apartments situated in a restored and converted Victorian villa around the South Liverpool greenspace.

The collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on Livingston Drive North mixes modern open plan living areas and fittings with numerous period

features which have been retained throughout the building.

Alex Dixon, director at Sutton Kersh, says: “Pre-launch we secured three sales which are all ready to go and the interest is continuing to grow.

“It’s a very sympathetic conversion of a former mansion house in a great South Liverpool location which also offers the most up to date luxurious features.”

For more information contact Sutton Kersh on 0151 734 0666.

The new apartment complex is a short walk from Lark Lane

CLUTCH OF NEW CITY REGION DEVELOPMENTS SET FOR LAUNCH National housebuilder Countryside is set to launch five new Liverpool City Region developments in February.

Potential buyers will have the chance to preview a range of three, four and fivebedroom show homes at three sites in Knowsley and two in Gateacre.

The Knowsley developments include Highfield Green, a collection of threebedroom homes on Shevingtons Lane in Kirkby; Goddard Chase in Halewood and Harrington Place in Huyton which consists of 31 four and five-bedroom detached properties.

Neighbouring developments Gateacre Park and Belgravia, both in

Gateacre, have a variety of modern home designs available for first-time buyers and growing families alike.

Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director for Countryside, says: “We’ve already experienced a high volume of enquiries for these homes so we’re very excited to unveil these new developments and the benefits that they will bring to their local communities.”

Each Countryside home is available through a range of initiatives including the government backed Help to Buy scheme.

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

Belgravia in Gateacre is one of five new developments

VIRTUAL REALITY ‘CAN BRING BENEFITS FOR HOME BUYERS AND DEVELOPERS’ Interactive technology can enhance property buying and help drive residential sales, according to a marketing specialist for the industry.

North West-based Blaze Marketing, which works with property firms and is currently expanding in the Liverpool City Region, suggests digital advancements like virtual reality (VR) can help provide Benazeer Singh says new technology buyers with a clearer vision of can help the residential market their future home.

Benazeer Singh, an account manager at the company, says: “These services can greatly enhance the property buying experience for potential purchasers and aid residential developers to drive sales.

“Floor plans and CGIs are often not enough to fully provide the purchaser with a realistic idea of how it will look until built but a VR experience allows the buyer to walk through a development to visualise and get a better understanding even before a brick has been laid.”

Highlighting the benefits of touring a residential property using a smartphone and a 3D VR headset, Benazeer adds: “The customer is also able to make real time changes to things such as kitchen fixtures, finishes, colours and specifications so can comment on their preferences, which can save time and money for the developer from the start.”

For further information visit www.blaze-marketing.co.uk.

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Job Opportunities Redwing Living is an established property company based in Liverpool. With properties across the North West, we recently announced a number of exciting new developments,

including a new apartment block at Princes Dock as part of the Liverpool Waters project.

We now seek to capitalise on our existing position as a significant landlord by improving our brand recognition, growing our market share and diversifying our product offering.

If you are a motivated and talented sales or residential management professional, then we need you to help shape our path.

Redwing Living is part of The Regenda Group, a great quality and innovative property business with over 13,000 homes throughout the North West.

Head of Sales - £55K OTE Uncapped

Head of Residential Management - £45K

Sales Advisor x 2 - £27k OTE uncapped

Property Management Graduate - £18K

Sales Manager - £32k OTE Uncapped

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Property Manager (Private Residential Housing) - £25K Homeownership Administrator - £16K

If you would like more information on our exciting new vacancies or would like

to view the full role profile, please visit our website www.regenda.org.uk/jobs.

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NEWS HOUSEBUILDER LOOKS FOR LAND TO SATISFY RISING DEMAND Housebuilder Elan Homes is on the hunt for more land across the Liverpool City Region as it looks to satisfy increased demand for property.

The new partner appointments follow a year of growth for the team

FIVE NEW PARTNERS AT MSB SOLICITORS Five team members have been promoted to partners at Liverpool law firm MSB Solicitors following a “year of accelerated recruitment”.

Brad Armstrong, Hayley Catherall, Paul Gallagher, Nicola Harris and Emma Palmer will take on the new roles across the company from 1 March, joining nine existing partners.

The series of appointments is the latest development for the MSB team, which grew by almost a third during 2016.

Paul Bibby, managing partner at MSB Solicitors which includes conveyancing among its specialist areas, says: “It is an exciting time for MSB

and this announcement of our new partners follows a year of accelerated recruitment in the firm in order to meet the demands of new work.

“We are now a 14-partner firm and can confidently draw on the experience of people like Paul Gallagher, who has been with us from the beginning of our journey and has had a demonstrable impact on our growth and development over the years; and Brad Armstrong, who only joined the firm in 2015 but has already overseen a record year for his department.

“It is clear we have the right mix of skills and expertise now to continue to drive forward and I am incredibly excited for the year ahead.”

The developer, which is behind South Liverpool’s Aigburth Grange scheme, is looking to secure plots from an acre upwards around Merseyside, as well as other North West areas including Cheshire and Manchester.

Andrew Morgan, land director for Elan Homes in the North, says: “There’s a real gap between supply and demand and we want to redress that by identifying and acquiring land with development potential.

“Location is a major factor for us because our discerning customers expect to live in the best neighbourhoods.

“Many local councils are keen to increase their housing stock in line with government targets to build more homes nationwide and we’re keen to work with landowners and local authorities to help them to achieve their goals.”

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

Elan is behind Liverpool’s Aigburth Grange scheme

GROWING INSURANCE BROKER FORGES KEY PARTNERSHIP A home insurance provider for the Liverpool City Region has joined forces with a high end car specialist as it looks to grow its services.

Carbon Insurance Brokers has been raising its profile at events

Carbon Insurance Brokers’ partnership with VanRooyen will see it provide motor cover for the car firm’s customers as well as insurance for high net worth homes and contents.

David Moffitt, retail broker manager at Carbon, says: “We’re delighted to team up with VanRooyen and feel we have the knowledge and the products that will enable us to deliver the right insurance for supercars, and high net worth buildings and

contents cover that can be bundled together with a family fleet.

“We’ll also be hoping to explore all opportunities to present ourselves as property insurance experts.”

The news comes amid a period of growth for the broker, which has also been raising its profile of late with a number of appearances at industry events and exhibitions, including a recent event to support women in business at the Hilton Liverpool Hotel.

The firm will also travel to London next month to take part in ARLA 2017, an annual conference aimed at professionals working in the private rental sector.

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DIVERSE CITY SUCCESS

How can homes, leisure and workspaces thrive alongside each other?

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iverpool city centre is unrecognisable from what it was a decade ago. Student housing is a dominant feature, the food and drink offering has increased considerably, nightlife has changed and evolved, and whole areas have been redesigned.

Long disused districts and spaces that served one purpose for decades have become multi-use, with the likes of the business district now housing a residential element and the Georgian quarter becoming a mecca for new bars and eateries.

In an ideal world all elements would co-exist who wouldn’t want our city centre to have it all?

But numerous UK cities have shown that’s often easier said than done.

News stories of petitions and protests as cultural venues are closed to make way for new developments or of much loved bars having their licenses revoked as a result of noise complaints from new residential tenants show all too clearly the problems that can occur.

As development continues apace in Liverpool, how can the city avoid the pitfalls - and reap the benefits - of having a multipurpose offering?

One city that planners and developers here would do well to look to is Amsterdam. The Dutch capital has long been praised as the city that got planning right and as models go it would be a smart one to replicate.

“Amsterdam has indeed been quite successful in managing to have it all,” says Dr Willem Boterman, a professor of urban geography and urban studies at the University of Amsterdam.

“Much of this is related to very intensive planning (both national and local) while at the same time a relatively modest central state that has not come up with any mega development plans.

“The city also owns most of the land, which makes it hard for private developers to ignore other interests. The city is very fine grained and has therefore been accommodating to a plethora of functions.”

This plethora of functions is easy to see. The centre of the city, Dam Square, which features a range of tourist attractions sits aside Nieuwmarkt, a historic and quirky area featuring flea markets, food stalls and numerous bars and restaurants. To the east lies the city’s Botanic Gardens and Zoo - not too far from the cultural Museum Quarter where galleries and museums rub shoulders with high end boutiques.

The business district, Zuidas, is rapidly developing and bills itself as a great place to “work and live”.

In keeping with the city’s ability to have it all, Zuidas is also home to residential developments, leisure facilities and hotels, and plans are in place to build a further 9,000 homes in the area by 2040.

In Liverpool the ‘functions’ of the city centre were, for many years, very much defined and separated.

The business district was the most obvious example of this. Taking a stroll down Old Hall Street on a Saturday a few years ago you could

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Could Amsterdam’s planning model be ideal for Liverpool?

“ Liverpool seems to be losing some of that grain tissue. In Amsterdam they are insistent on keeping as much of the fabric of the city centre. ” hear a pin drop, but this is starting to change.

Apartment conversions in former office buildings are bringing a residential element to the commercial district while an ever-growing offering of bars and restaurants on Castle Street ensures the area caters for everyone.

The key, it seems, is finding the right balance.

In Amsterdam a policy is in place to do just that.

“The municipality has a ‘balance in the city’ policy, meaning trying to find a middle ground between tourism, business and residential functions,” says Dr Boterman. “Tourism is now becoming very dominant in some parts of the city.”

Dr Robert MacDonald, professor and reader in architecture at Liverpool John Moores University, says a body analysing developers’ plans would be of benefit in Liverpool as it aims to broaden its offering, so as to avoid disputes.

Indeed, such a body did once exist.

“There used to be an Urban Design Forum in

place which would look at developers’ proposals and pass comment on them that doesn’t exist anymore,” he says. “Many cities in Europe including Amsterdam - still have these.”

Dr MacDonald says one thing Amsterdam does well, which isn’t always executed as well here, is maintain the aesthetics and the history of the city centre with new developments.

“Liverpool seems to be losing some of that grain tissue,” he says. “Some of the smaller buildings are being replaced with monolithic blocks. In Amsterdam they are insistent on keeping as much of the fabric of the city centre.”

For a city to be multi-purpose and offer all things to all people it has to be accessible and this, says Dr MacDonald, is an area in which Liverpool falls down.

“Getting from John Lennon Airport to Liverpool city centre isn’t easy,” he says. “You either have to wait for the bus or pay for a taxi.

Cities like Amsterdam have a much better system.”

Amsterdam’s public transport system includes an extensive network connecting the city’s neighbourhoods by train, tram, metro, bus and ferry.

Of course, there is a danger with so much activity focused on the city centre that areas outside of that central zone could get left behind.

Do we want to have a city centre that has it all but a wider city that is neglected?

“The areas which surround the city centre Anfield, Kensington, Walton, Dingle - they’re being forgotten,” says Dr MacDonald. “These are the areas where most people live and they’re neglected.

“If you look at Amsterdam the areas surrounding the centre feature parks and lakes which all make for a healthy area.”

With plans underway for a new creative quarter to be developed to the north of the city centre as part of the Ten Streets initiative there are signs, at least, that, while central Liverpool flourishes, those areas outside of it have not fallen off the radar.

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What inspired you to make a film about Emily Dickinson’s life?

When I was in my teens Granada used to do these 15-minute films on people each Sunday.

They did one on her and it was Claire Bloom reading ‘Because I Could Not Stop for Death’. I had never heard of her before but that programme inspired me to run out and buy a little anthology of her work.

About eight or 10 years ago I revisited that book and wanted to know more about her, so I read about six biographies and realised Emily’s story was fascinating. She never moved out of her house, just withdrew into the family and wrote these extraordinary poems which were not well known in her lifetime.

That really drew me to her because when there are people like Emily who didn’t make it in their own lifetime, I have a great feeling for them because, in her case especially, she should have been much more well known.

I think she’s the greatest 19th Century poet because in her day she was so modern, and that’s the reason I wanted to do the film. I love her poetry but her story is absolutely extraordinary - she withdrew from the world yet had such a rich inner life.

By all accounts she led a relatively low-key life. Was that challenging to turn into something audiences would engage with?

All you can do is write it in a way you feel does justice to the person. You don’t know what an audience will think until they’ve seen it and by then it’s too late unfortunately.

If the film makes people go and read Emily’s work that would be wonderful because she is a great, great poet. But at the same time, I realised when I was shooting the film that she was an ordinary person as well.

She liked to dance, play the piano and do all kinds of things ordinary people enjoy - she just also happened to be a genius.

Cynthia Nixon plays Emily in the film. What is it about her that was a good fit for the part?

I met Cynthia many years ago working on one of my films which never came off and I’d never forgotten her. As I was researching Emily Dickinson I realised there was only one photograph of her in existence, taken when she was 17. The film’s producer Sol Papadopoulos is a former stills photographer and

he superimposed Cynthia’s face on the 17-yearold Emily and they looked exactly the same.

When I was writing the film I kept seeing Cynthia in my head and knew she was absolutely right for the role. Once the script was finished I contacted her and she confirmed she would do it, but touchingly said ‘you won’t make any money from something I’m starring in’. We did, though mostly thanks to Roy Boulter and Sol at Liverpool production company Hurricane Films.

Cynthia asked me whether I wanted her to read for the part but I said no. Sometimes you just know a person is right for a role. She even knew Emily’s work and can actually read poetry wonderfully well - a lot of Americans can’t.

“I love the Liverpool of the past, the place where I was born.

It will always have a special place in my heart.”

You’re a critically acclaimed filmmaker so why do you find it so difficult to get a movie made?

It’s difficult for several reasons. Firstly, the things I’m interested in are not considered commercial if I was to pitch a film about a woman who writes poetry and then dies to a mainstream producer I would quickly be shown the door.

Also, I cast because I think a person is right for the role. I don’t give a damn about whether they are famous or not. You’re always pressured to use big names but if they come on board and can’t deliver it’s always me who gets the blame.

I’m not prepared to take that risk.

Another reason it’s difficult for me to get films made is because a lot of people don’t like what I do and they’ve told me. I see things visually in a very specific way and that’s not up everybody’s

street. Some people hate it - they think it’s slow, pompous, self-important and all that.

I’m not everybody’s cup of tea. I’m very much an acquired taste and unfortunately that makes it difficult to raise money because film is very expensive. It’s getting less so because of the rise of digital but nobody is going to give me vast amounts of money. You can’t live on good reviews.

As you’ve already mentioned, you often resist casting big name actors. Is there anybody in the industry you would break that rule for?

The problem with big names is that they come onto the scene and the audience immediately thinks ‘oh it’s so and so pretending to be so and so’. Big names have done too many films already and we can’t afford their fees - I don’t think any actor or actress is worth £20 million, I don’t care who they are.

You don’t get a performance out of a big name actor. What you get is a series of mannerisms and that’s not interesting to me, which is why I’m very stringent about who I cast. I don’t tell my cast members to act, I tell them to feel it - this is subtler and more difficult to draw out of somebody.

How much of an influence has the city of Liverpool had on you creatively?

It’s had an enormous effect because obviously it’s where I grew up. The only drawback about the city for me is that it’s no longer the place I once knew. So much has been knocked down since then and that upsets me because many of the buildings I was fond of are gone.

When I was growing up in Liverpool, people like me from a large working class family didn’t go into the movies, they just didn’t. It was a very upper class occupation. I ended up getting into directing by accident because I originally wanted to write and act.

I love the Liverpool of the past, the place where I was born. It will always have a special place in my heart. I don’t recognise the Liverpool I see when I go home now but perhaps that happens to all people when they grow old.

Can you reveal what your next cinematic project is going to be?

I’ve already completed a script based on a wonderful American novel called ‘Mother of Sorrows’. I’m trying to raise the money for that and cast it. I’m also writing a film about Siegfried Sassoon who’s one of the great First World War poets - hopefully we’ll have that finished to come out in 2018 to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. Your Move 51

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hen a man hailed as one of the UK’s most influential chefs chooses Liverpool to open his first pop-up restaurant, you know there must be something happening here.

All 170 seats for Gary Usher’s ‘Wreckfish’ temporary eatery in a former 19th Century watchmaker’s workshop on Slater Street were snapped up in just 10 minutes, giving some idea of his pedigree.

Gary, the creative force behind acclaimed Heswall eatery Burnt Truffle and Chester’s Sticky Walnut, used to work near the workshop so he was well aware of its charm when a friend mentioned its redevelopment last year.

Despite the building’s renovation there is still no running water or electricity on the ground floor, and visitors to the pop-up are being told to expect a ‘rustic’ experience.

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When it comes to the bill, diners will be invited to pay what they like, with every penny going towards a crowdfunding campaign’s £200,000 target to get Wreckfish properly up and running.

Just 34 lucky diners per sitting will get to sample the new concept over its five-night run.

Despite the success of his previous restaurants, Gary insists he was still surprised with the interest Wreckfish has generated.

“I couldn't believe it - I was shocked by the support it got,” he says.

“I don't think we have a massive support but what we do have is a real loyal following that will always back us up.”

A stone’s throw from the soon-to-be opened Wreckfish is one permanent venue with its own pop-up offering in place.

The Merchant, which sprang up in the former home of veggie café MelloMello last year, embraced the phenomenon from the get-go with a purpose-built space for a revolving range of restaurant residencies.

Co-owner of the Slater Street venue, Lewis Boardman thinks the rise in popularity of popups is in part down to the increased trendiness of eating out in general.

“Food is really cool at the minute and has been for a few years,” he says.

“Young people aren't starting record labels or club nights anymore, they are starting food brands and restaurants.

“We are about to launch our own food market with local independent traders and have big plans for our next food concept.”

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food is really cool at the minute. Young people aren't starting record labels or club nights anymore, they are starting food brands and restaurants.

The fact that we are seeing a lot of pop-ups proves we have an interesting, vibrant and innovative scene.

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FINCA, which has recently spent four months serving its Cuban street food menu to the masses.

Previously housed in Botanical Garden during the summer, FINCA comes from the same team behind another of Liverpool’s most popular alternative eating experiences, Secret Diners Club.

Set up in 2013 by chefs Michael Harrison and Daniel Heffy, and later joined by marketeer Joe Earnshaw, Secret Diners Club’s guests are treated to fantastic feasts in unexpected locations across Liverpool with the whereabouts and menu kept under wraps until the day of the event.

Joe, promoter of Secret Diners Club and FINCA, thinks the rise in popularity of pop-ups can be attributed to a change in diners’ habits.

“People are looking for something different,” he says.

“It’s gone from going to have food before you go on a night out to food being the main event.”

According to Joe, the team is now hoping to secure a permanent spot for FINCA after receiving plenty of positive feedback from the public.

“FINCA isn’t going to stay as a pop-up or keep travelling around the city – we’re going to do some stuff on the road this summer then look at getting somewhere permanent.

“Pop-ups are a nice way to test a different area of town or try out a new concept. If people are into it then you can go for it and make it permanent.”

Another venture which has found a temporary home in the city in recent months is the intriguingly named Xiringuito (pronounced chi-rin-gito).

The brainchild of friends Conor Sheehan and Jackson Berg, the travelling eatery drew inspiration from Spanish chiringuitos provincial beach bars which serve tapas and drinks throughout the summer.

Moving from Liverpool to London in their teens, Conor and Jackson worked their way up through some top restaurants in the capital before deciding to go out on their own.

Instead of jumping straight in with a traditional bricks and mortar venue, the pair came up with the idea for a moveable restaurant.

Enlisting the help of award-winning architect Asif Khan, who designed a giant white marquee to house the ‘posh pop-up’ as Conor calls it, Xiringuito opened for business in a disused car park in the shadow of Margate’s Dreamland amusement park last year.

After spending the summer just a short hop from the beach in Kent, Xiringuito opted to relocate to another up and coming venue in the shape of Liverpool’s Cains Brewery.

“While we’ve been away we’ve noticed a huge difference in the city’s food offering,” says Conor.

“The place we’ve got in Liverpool could easily be a permanent restaurant.

“We’ve got everything a normal restaurant has but we haven’t had to pay a premium and we’ve got the freedom with it to see different places around the country and test it out.

“What we’re trying to do is be a proper restaurant but in a unique setting.”

A short walk from Cains Brewery on Greenland Street, Texan-born chef Sean Paul

FINCA began as a pop-up in Botanical Garden Wreckfish will be located on Slater Street

Redding is back in Liverpool at Constellations fresh from cooking for Kate Moss on her birthday.

Following his sold-out Love Lane pop-up in the city last summer, Sean has devised a Middle Eastern-inspired menu for his second Liverpool venture which is an homage to the uncomplicated cooking methods of celebrated chef and author Yotam Ottolenghi.

“I’m excited to be in Liverpool with its growing independent restaurant culture,” says Sean.

“It's good to see the diversity of eateries and not only in the city centre. The food offering here is exceptional and I’m delighted to have been approached to add to it.”

Constellations has confirmed to Your Move that although Sean’s pop-up is for one night only in February, depending on its success it could become a regular event.

Elsewhere in the Baltic Triangle, eclectic eatery Maray has also recently joined the pop-up party with a new residency at Camp and Furnace.

Maray, which has permanent Liverpool restaurants on Bold Street and Allerton Road, is testing new dishes every Friday evening as part of the Nightgarden event, which brings together food, music and live performances against the backdrop of an indoor forest.

One of Liverpool’s most respected chefs believes the influx of pop-ups is a good sign for the city’s blossoming restaurant scene.

“The fact that we are seeing a lot of pop-up restaurants in the city, with the possibility of more to come, proves we have an interesting, vibrant and innovative scene that they want to be a part of,” concludes Paul Askew, chair of the Liverpool Restaurant Association and chef patron of The Art School.

“I think there’s no better way for new entrants to trial concepts than pop-ups and it adds to the variety of the city’s restaurant scene and that can only be a good thing.”

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& NEWS DUKE STREET ADDITION A new café and bar is being lined up to open in Liverpool’s Ropewalks district by the end of April.

Subject to planning permission, the vacant Grade II-listed 17 Duke Street will be transformed into the food and drink establishment and an accompanying hotel under the brand Lock & Key Hotels.

The eatery, which will be open to the public and hotel guests, plans to serve up “simple breakfasts” such as bagels and porridge before moving onto an afternoon menu including soups and paninis.

It also promises quality coffee and “high end” themed cocktails.

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FESTIVAL OF FOOD Foodies are in for a feast of attractions when the inaugural New Brighton Seaside Attraction takes place this year.

The new family event will be held from 27-29 May, bringing a selection of street food traders, a gin garden and artisan market, and cookery demos by Wirral chefs and brands.

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Live music and other family activities are also being lined up to complete a diverse programme.

TRIO OF NEW TRADERS A trio of new food operators are heading to Liverpool’s St Johns Market in the coming weeks.

Italian cuisine, Chinese food and crêpes will be served up by the incoming traders at the city centre shopping destination.

Their arrival follows last year’s major refurbishment of the market hall.

Liverpool City Council, which now has control of all of the city’s market operations, is also currently seeking additional food traders for the site such as cheese and dairy produce specialists.

PIONEER BAR AND BRASSERIE Crosby, L23 From the iron army camped on its shoreline to the nostalgic charm of its community-run cinema, I didn’t need another excuse to visit Crosby but found one nonetheless at Pioneer Bar and Brasserie.

Located a short drive from one of the region’s most popular beaches, this familyrun restaurant blends style and heritage, with the modern decor of its dapper dining room and bar area offset against rustic furnishings which evoke the venue’s history as a laundry house.

The eatery exudes class yet remains inclusive thanks to its laidback vibe and relaxed daytime dress code.

I felt comfortable in jeans and trainers as our friendly hostess led the way to our table.

A quick perusal of the menu and we were taken aback by the range on offer at Pioneer, with dishes from Britain, Europe and further afield making up its lunchtime and small plates offering.

We were dumbfounded by the sheer amount of choice before us but our attentive waitress helped out with some solid cocktail recommendations.

I started with an After Eight - an indulgent mix of Baileys, Frangelico, Kahlua, peppermint, milk and cream named after the popular after-dinner chocolate while my dining partner opted for the rose petalinfused Lychee Rose Martini (both £6.95).

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Both drinks proved a hit and convinced us that Pioneer lives up to its billing as a cocktail specialist - mine was essentially an alcoholic mint milkshake, sweet and moorish in equal measure, while my date’s concoction was a refreshing blast of sweet and sour.

Basking under the warmth of a ceiling-mounted heater, we next ordered some small plates to share, choosing the Pioneer Nachos (£6.45) and Duck Spring Rolls (£4.50) as a precursor to the main event.

Nothing could have prepared us for the stomachpounding portion of nachos that turned up - this was a monstrous mound of layered corn chips with all the trimmings, from salsa and sour cream to scorching jalapeños and guacamole, covered with a generous helping of cheese.

It was a dish with hangover-curing potential, rich enough in flavour to invite gluttony. As much as we wanted to dive in face first, a few mouthfuls was enough to tell us our mains would be going to waste unless restraint was exercised.

The spring rolls, on the other hand, were light on the stomach and beautifully presented. Infused with spices and served with tangy Chinese dipping sauce, this Asian appetiser was delightfully crispy and

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Battling the temptation to keep picking at those nachos, we ordered our mains - Smoked Salmon Royale (£8.45) for me and home favourite Fish ‘n’ Chips (£8.95) for my dining partner.

My plateload of seafood was accompanied by spinach, samphire and penne pasta, enhanced by a Pernod and cream cheese velouté, and topped with a poached egg.

Cooked to perfection and sure to strike a chord with clean living enthusiasts, this protein-rich combo was a hearty superfood feast, all of its ingredients working in harmony with one another.

Served with hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon, my date’s beer battered cod was every inch the English classic you know and love, the fish soft and crispy in all the right places and the fries pleasingly golden.

Pioneer’s kitchen staff proved their versatility by scoring top marks on dishes from England, Italy, China and North America and it was a similar success story on the cocktail front.

To Crosby locals it’s a jewel in the town’s crown, but to visitors Pioneer is a hidden gem waiting to be unearthed, ideal for a slap-up meal any time of the day or a cocktail-fuelled evening out.

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Unity Theatre A timely reflection on today’s society in relation to the story told in the ground-breaking 1966 Ken Loach film, ‘Cathy Come Home’.

Arts Club In a career spanning three decades, singer, poet and photographer Julian Cope has released over 20 solo albums and will deliver a unique performance filled with a range of stylistic influences.

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Playhouse Cora Bissett and David Greig’s song-filled drama about Glaswegian activists whose lives change forever. The play charts their quest as they challenge the government and capture the imagination of the media.

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LEAF Singer and multi-instrumentalist Karl Blau brings his folk, acoustic and indie blend to the Bold Street venue.

Mountford Hall After a decade of newly-discovered influences, the band reunite to support their third album, ‘Night Driver’. Expect new sounds and familiar hooks.

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The Zanzibar Described as ‘an almost telepathically linked songwriting force’, local quirky duo Worry Dolls combine their individual vocal and writing talents to deliver a range of country, Americana and folk harmonies.

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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Having sold over 10 million records worldwide, ‘80s band Mike + The Mechanics arrive in the city as part of their ‘Word of Mouth Tour 2017’.

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