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| INSIDE | Community cinemas trend Review: Aintree’s new eatery City’s top entertainment

LOOKING AHEAD

Experts share predictions for Liverpool’s property market

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EDITOR’S LETTER It’s been an eventful couple of weeks politically as the snap general election has reached its conclusion. But with the result itself surprising many and posing further questions about the shape of our government and forthcoming Brexit negotiations, what will it all mean for the Liverpool City Region’s property market?

We bring a varied group of industry experts together to predict what lies ahead in our latest Hot Topic, and you can see all the pictures from our special post-election breakfast event in Liverpool’s Cotton Exchange.

Plus we shine the spotlight on the rise of community cinema events around Liverpool and speculate on where the trend could be heading, and city artist Paul Romano chats about his two decades of creativity as a retrospective exhibition takes place.

NATASHA YOUNG Editor

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36 ON THE COVER Hot Topic What lies ahead for the Liverpool City Region’s property market?

46 Talent in the City Liverpool artist Paul Romano talks to Your Move as his retrospective exhibition launches in the city region 50 Keeping It Reel The rise of community cinema in Liverpool 53 Food & Drink We review Aintree’s recent addition, The Pepper Vine 54 Streetlife What’s on around the city

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

• C H A R AC T E R B U I L D I N G S W I T H C O N T E M P O R A R Y I N T E R I O R S •

£225,000 Livingston Drive North, Liverpool, L17 The exterior of this South Liverpool converted coach house is brimming with beautiful original character.

Inside, the two-bedroom first floor apartment’s spacious living room is given a cool, modern touch with its skyline artwork and grey colour scheme.

A large comfy corner sofa, classic lamps and a fluffy rug soften the style to give an overall homely look.

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£162,500 Cornwallis Court, Liverpool, L1 Located inside a large brick building in keeping with Liverpool’s historic Ropewalks district, this two-bedroom apartment couples the character of its setting with a cool, relaxed style.

Exposed interior brickwork and striking artwork sits alongside a textured rug and mismatching cushions to subtly bring the large living and dining room area to life.

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£420,000 Allerton Road, Calderstones, L18 This picturesque Grade II-listed lodge house is just as striking inside.

A bright open plan kitchen and living room provides a generous communal space in this threebedroom bungalow.

The kitchen area comes with a range of integrated appliances and down lighting hangs over an island sink and work surface unit, enhancing the stylish, up to date look. Meanwhile underfloor heating is among the modern features.

Bi-folding doors leading onto a patio terrace and rear garden bring an abundance of natural light into the living room which complements the neutral colour scheme.

SUTTON KERSH /

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Irene Road, Childwall, L16

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

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Calderstones Road, Calderstones, L18

Offers Over £350,000

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Stunning River Views Across Two Bedroom Second Floor Apartment Modern Family Bathroom & Fitted Kitchen En Suite Shower Room

Marlcroft Drive, Aigburth, L17

Offers Over £400,000

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Roby Road, Bowring Park, L14 • Four Bedroom Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Huge Potential • No Chain

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Cadbury Close, West Derby, L12

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Manor Road, L23

Offers Over £350,000

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• Beautifully presented detached family home • Four double bedrooms • En suite shower room • Gardens front, side and rear

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Offers Over £290,000

• Extended Semi-Detached • Three Bedrooms • Highly Sought After Location • Three Reception Rooms

Regent Road, Crosby L23

Offers Over £260,000

• Beautiful family home • Five bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Sunny rear garden

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Orchard Dale, L23

Offers Over £245,000

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£240,000 Moorgate Avenue, Crosby L23

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Shropshire Close, Netherton L30

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• Three Bedrooms • Beautifully Presented • Good sized lounge • Quiet cul de sac location

Royton Road, Waterloo, L22

Offers Over £150,000

Sunnyside Road, Crosby L23

Offers Over £150,000

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

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Silverdale Drive, Litherland L21

Curzon Road, L22 • Three Bedroom Terrace • Close Proximity to South Road • Two Reception Rooms • Ideal for First Time Buyers

• Highly Sought After Rural Location • Three Double Bedrooms • Extended Bungalow • Secluded Rear Garden

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Offers Over £145,000 Vermont Avenue, Crosby L23

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Brookside Court, Endbutt Lane, Crosby L23 Offers Over £115,000 Jubilee Road, Crosby, L23 • No Chain • Garage • Beautifully Presented • Modern Kitchen

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• Three Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Good Sized Rear Sunny Garden • Beautifully Decorated

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Sales Ivanhoe Road, Sefton Park,L17 £205,000 • • • • • •

The Colonnades, Albert Dock, L3 Offers in the Region of £550,000

Victorian Villa Conversion Generous Two Bed Apt Sympathetically Refurbished Modern Kitchen with appliances Modern Bathroom and En-suite Two Off Street Parking Spaces

Tower Building, L3 £149,950 • • • • •

Unique One Bed Apartment Grade II Listed Building Refurbished to High Standard Kitchen with separate Utility Refurbished Communal Areas

Luxury Albert Dock Penthouse prominently positioned in ‘The Colonnades’ with panoramic views of the river and beyond. This large three bedroom property has been refurbished to a high standard throughout and definitely has the ‘Wow’ factor. The bespoke and extensive accommodation runs over two floors, featuring designer master bedroom suite with contemporary bathroom, fitted robes, and decked balcony offering breath-taking views. Other features include Secure Parking for two cars, exclusive storage unit, integrated hi-fi system, the list is endless …

East Quay, Wapping, L3 £229,950

Westminster Chambers, L1 £167,500

Portside House, L1 £144,950

• Historic Wapping Quay • Modern Kitchen and Utility • Two Double Bedrooms • Secure Allocated Parking • Good Central Location

• Loft Style Spacious Apt • Listed Victorian Building • Duplex Two Bed • Two Modern Bathrooms • City Centre Location

• Purpose Built Two Bed Apt • Close to Liverpool One • Attractive Central Atrium • Balcony Off Lounge • Double Glazed

Park Lane Plaza, L1 £139,950

London Road, L3 £114,000

Ancaster Road, L17 £82,500

Richmond Park, L6 £69,950

• Modern Two Bed Apt • Secure Parking • Close to L1/Baltic Triangle • Balcony off Lounge • Modern Kitchen/Bathroom

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Lunt Lane, Thornton £595,000

• Set Within One Acre of Land • Four Bed Detached Farmhouse • Outbuildings to convert • Superb Countryside Views • Planning Permission

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Elsmere Avenue, L17 £850pcm • • • •

3 Bedroom Property Unfurnished On Street Parking EPC F

• • • • •

2 Bedrooms Fully furnished Ground Floor Parking EPC C

South Quay, L3 £1,100pcm

Unity Building, L3 £675-£1,050pcm

Alexandra Tower, L3 £799pcm

• Two bedroom apartment • 4th floor • Furnished • Parking • EPC D

• One & Two bedroom apartment • 3rd floor & ground floor • Flexi furnishings & Furnished • No Parking & Parking • EPC C & EPC D

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Tower Building, L3 Reduced £650pcm

Armstrong Quay, L3 £650pcm

Beaufort Apartments, L8 £575pcm

The Atrium, L3 £525pcm

• Two bedroom apartment • Ground floor • Fully furnished • Parking • EPC D

• Two Bedroom • Upper Ground Floor • Unfurnished • Off road parking • EPC B

• One bedroom apartment • 5th floor • Fully furnished • No parking • EPC B

• One bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • No parking • EPC D

Manolis Yard, L1 Reduced £775pcm

• Two bedroom apartment • 2nd floor • Fully furnished • No parking • EPC B

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£187,500 Cable House

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Two Bedroom Apartment Amazing Living Space Secure Parking EPC - C

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

Three Bedroom Penthouse City Centre Location Secure Allocated Parking EPC - C

£76,000

£55,000

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Studio Apartment Fantastic Location En-Suite Shower Room EPC - C

80% Shared Equity One Bedroom Apartment Timber Decked Balcony EPC - C

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

£114,000

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£134,950

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Liberty Place

Moss Street

Cinnamon Building

Kings Dock Mill

One Bedroom Apartment Ropewalks Location Secure Underground Parking EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Sought After Location Ideal Investment EPC - D

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Two Bedroom Apartment Third Floor Ideal First Time Buy EPC - C

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Two Bedroom Apartment Secure Parking Space En-Suite Shower Room EPC - C

Two Bedroom Apartment Immaculately Presented In The Heart Of Liverpool ONE EPC - C

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£775 pcm The Albany

£1200pcm One Park West

This is a stunning one bedroom converted apartment, finished to a high standard with many original features. The apartment offers superbly spacious and characterful accommodation rarely found in the City

Centre and features exposed brick work and stunning sash windows. The standard of fixtures and fittings are consistent with the usual high quality found in The Albany whilst the setting overlooking the courtyard.

£550pcm

This is an extremely well presented apartment situated in a prime position in the heart of Liverpool ONE and offers close proximity to local restaurant, shops and bars.

Two bedroom apartment is located on the

twelfth floor and offers stunning views of The Albert Dock and River Mersey. Comprises; entrance hall, open plan living/dining area, fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, master with en-suite shower room and family bathroom.

£700pcm

£550pcm

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Sovereign Chambers

Regency Chambers

City Quay

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Studio Style One Bedroom Fully Furnished Central Location

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£825pcm

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

Quebec Quay, L3

£167,000

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Ground Floor, Parking

Tobacco Wharf, L5

£115,000

£259,950

Nicholas House, L23

£165,000

Rupert Road, L36

£155,000

West Tower, L3

The Tea Factory L1

£174,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Dual Aspect Balconies, Uninterrupted City Views From Communal Roof Terrace

1 Bedroom Apartment Off Road Parking High Specification

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom, Balcony Parking, Quayside

£142,950

2 Bedroom, Balcony Waterfront, River Views Parking

2 Bedroom, Duplex Apartment Private Rooftop Terrace Parking

West Quay, L3

Royal Quay, Kings Dock, L3

£229,950

Rental Properties One Park West, L1 2 bed, furnished .................................. £1250pcm Tower Building , L3 2 Bed, part furnished, parking .... £925pcm Tobacco Wharf, L5 2 bed, part furnished, parking...... £725pcm Mann Island, L3 1 bed, furnished......................................... £750pcm Catharine Street, L8 Unfurnished.......................................... £600pcm Brunswick Street, L2 2 bed, furnished............................... £795pcm

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Stunning City Views 24 Hour Concierge

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

Liverpool’s Leading Auction House Offering Over 100 Properties On Wednesday 12 July @12pm Crowne Plaza, St Nicholas Place, Princes Dock L3 1QW Lots to include…

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36 Milman Road, Liverpool, L4 5SH Guide price £45,000+*

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For full details of all lots visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions-property To arrange a viewing or to make an offer call 0151 207 6315 Instructions now invited for our 14 September auction Catalogue closes 18 August *Guide prices are provided as an indication of each seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to auction. Unless stated otherwise, each lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the lot during the auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide.

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NEWS Time is running out to be in with the chance of winning one of this year’s awards

EARLY BIRD RESERVATIONS PROVING POPULAR AT PARKLANDS Early Bird reservations are said to be proving popular at the Parklands development in Norris Green.

TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR NWPAs North West residential agencies, developers and law firms are being urged to submit their entries for this year’s NWPAs as the deadline is just two weeks away.

The prestigious annual event will once again celebrate excellence in the region’s residential and commercial property sectors across 13 categories.

Kim O’Brien, director of Move Publishing which is behind the awards, says: “With only two weeks to go until entries close for the NWPAs, we would urge all North West residential agencies, developers and law firms to get their entries in.

“The awards are a fantastic opportunity to be celebrated as an industry leader, raise your profile

and get ahead of the competition.

It’s a chance that’s not to be missed so make sure you enter before Friday 30 June.”

Winners of all 13 accolades will be announced during a glittering ceremony at Liverpool’s Lutyens Crypt on 19 October.

Housebuilder Countryside is the main sponsor of this year’s NWPAs, with Paul Crowley & Co, Redwing Living, UK Business Supplies, Redrow Lancashire and The Foundry Agency signed up as category sponsors and Furnish This Room lending its name to a drinks reception on the night.

Groundworks are about to begin at the Angelica Drive section of the scheme and eight out of 26 homes there have already been reserved through the system, which allows buyers to secure first refusal on a property before they purchase off-plan.

Mary Lawrence, senior sales advisor at Parklands, says: “I think the latest batch of homes at Parklands is proving popular because the location is good and they are a nice timescale away.

“Their completion date is between November and February, which gives people extra time to save for a deposit and decide what they want to do with the property.

“The market really picked up over Easter and we’ve been busy since then. We have a lot of first-time buyer interest and the Help to Buy scheme is still rife. We’ve also had a lot of business from customers who have just sold a property or are looking to put their house on the market.”

Parklands recently adjusted its sales hours and is now open to prospective buyers from Thursday to Monday between 10am and 5pm.

For more information about Parklands call 0151 256 0900.

An Early Bird initiative is said to be a hit amongst Parklands buyers

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Century 21 celebrates customer service accolade Sales associate Katie Myers is a gold award winner

Liverpool agent Century 21 is celebrating awards success as team member Katie Myers has been recognised with a customer service accolade.

The sales associate has received a gold 2017 People Award for Customer Experience title from allAgents.co.uk in the Best Overall Agent in Liverpool category.

The website is an independent directory and review site which enables those buying, renting, selling and letting homes to search for and write reviews about UK estate and letting agents.

Dan Pennington, director of Century 21 Liverpool which has branches in the north and south of the city, says: “This is a great achievement for Katie who excels in customer service.

“The ‘one person approach’ that Century 21 Liverpool adopts really allows our customers to see how hard the staff work and this award is testament to Katie’s work and experience.

“Century 21 is now second overall on the allAgents leaderboard for Liverpool as an agent and we are confident of taking the top spot shortly.”

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NEWS COUNTRYSIDE’S QUEEN MARY PLACE NEARS FULL OCCUPANCY

Two and three-bedroom homes are being built at the site

WORK UNDERWAY ON 112 NEW WIRRAL HOMES Construction is underway on a collection of 112 new Lovell homes in Wirral as the developer expands its presence in the borough.

Queen Mary Place has proven popular during the build up to summer

Just three properties remain unsold at Countryside’s Queen Mary Place development in Walton following a pre-summer surge in demand.

The housebuilder reports that 133 out of 136 new three-bedroom family homes at the Long Lane site have been purchased since the scheme launched in 2015.

The trio of remaining properties are Ellesmere-style houses - semi-detached homes which boast open-plan kitchen and dining areas, skylight windows, French doors and freestanding washer/driers as well as inclusive legal fees and stamp duty.

Countryside attributes the success of Queen Mary Place to high interest from first-time buyers, many of whom have secured a property through the

government backed Help to Buy initiative.

Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside, says: “Queen Mary Place has been popular with first-time buyers since the day it was launched, which is a credit to the quality of both the design and build of our homes.

“The desirable location and variety of the homes have been made even more accessible by the Help to Buy scheme, which has gone a long way in helping young professionals and families get onto the property ladder.”

For more information about Queen Mary Place call the Countryside sales team on 0151 601 4860.

The Minshull Way scheme in Rock Ferry will bring 26 twobedroom and 86 three-bedroom houses to the market, with the first due for completion by the end of this year.

Clare Noakes, regional sales director for Lovell North West which is also currently building 50 homes at its nearby Victoria Place development in Birkenhead, says: “Lovell is well-known for creating vibrant new communities in the area and we are pleased to be underway and making great progress at Minshull Way. “Our proven track record in Wirral includes our successful Fountain Court venture in Tranmere, which is now thriving, and at Victoria Place in Birkenhead, where we recently opened an impressive new sales arena.

“We expect Minshull Way to be just as popular, with a great selection of two and three-bedroom properties, featuring a top specification in a great location for commuters, and perfectly priced for local homebuyers such as young couples, families and downsizers.”

A three-bedroom and a two-bedroom show home are being lined up to launch in September, although prospective buyers can currently register their interest and make off-plan reservations for the properties, which are available through Help to Buy. For more information call Lovell on 0151 515 7449.

Raft of new appointments for growing MSB Liverpool law firm MSB Solicitors has welcomed a number of new appointments to its growing team.

Esme Poulter has joined the residential property department with more than 20 years’ experience in residential conveyancing.

The new recruit is due to qualify as a solicitor in September, having worked in the profession as a paralegal, and has experience in sales, purchases, re-mortgages, bridging finance, Right to Buy, leases and transfers of equity.

Philip Coburn, who is dual qualified as a solicitor and chartered legal executive, joins MSB’s commercial team as an associate director.

Meanwhile solicitor Andy Matthias moves from Manchester’s Temperley Taylor to head up the private client team, and Nicola Kerr has been appointed as a solicitor in the family team having completed her training in the firm.

Liverpool Hope University graduate Nicola first joined 26 Your Move

MSB as a legal assistant to partner Emma Palmer in 2012 before beginning her training contract in 2014.

Additionally, MSB has appointed paralegals Louis Bever and Indy Abrahams and trainee solicitors Katie Camozzi and Michelle Hamilton-Grainey.

Milly Dodd and Daniel Powell also join the firm as apprentices, with MSB’s managing partner Paul Bibby saying: “Over the years I’ve seen a great number of talented individuals rising through the ranks at MSB – not all of whom have followed the usual academic route.

“By providing apprenticeships, we hope we can harness those talents sooner and provide the right direction earlier in order to unlock the potential of individual members of staff.”

Meanwhile family department solicitor Kirsty Leather, who specialises in child abduction, has been seconded for a year to an international family law firm in the Cayman Islands.

Philip Coburn is among MSB’s new recruits

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NEWS

The ‘Webster’ show home is brightened up with green

SHOW HOMES UNVEILED AT RADLEY PARK Two new show homes have been unveiled at St. Modwen Homes’ Radley Park development as part of the scheme’s second phase.

The four-bedroom ‘Chichester’ style property and the three-bedroom ‘Webster’ house are now on display at the St Helens site, where 129 further homes are being developed.

The ‘Chichester’ show home features a mix of dark wooden furniture and soft neutral tones, while the ‘Webster’ has a bright shade of green inspired by ‘Greenery’ – the 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year –

running throughout.

Bev Hall, sales and marketing director at St. Modwen Homes, says: “Every year sees new trends and must-have pieces and we have worked with interior design studio Killer 5 to ensure that our latest show homes at Radley Park are bang on trend.”

The properties are on display to prospective buyers from Thursday to Monday between 10am until 5.30pm with no appointment necessary.

For more information call St. Modwen Homes on 0844 243 4504.

HIGH DEMAND FOR OFF PLAN HOMES

Paul Crowley & Co appoints new private client team head Paul Crowley & Co solicitors has appointed a new staff member to head up its private client team.

The Liverpool-based firm, which has offices in Anfield and the city centre, has hired Natasha Booth as it continues its recent growth.

Natasha joins Paul Crowley & Co off the back of a stint with Ice Blue Legal LLP in Ormskirk, where she held the role of litigation manager.

She will be responsible for wills, probate and lasting power of attorney matters in her new position which she takes on as the firm seeks to bolster its private client services.

Senior partner, Paul Crowley says: “I am delighted to welcome Natasha into our private client department, and I am confident that she will be a valuable asset to the team as we look to grow and develop our private client offering.

“Looking ahead to 2017, we will now build upon this foundation and continue to grow our services.”

Natasha’s appointment follows a raft of new hires to Paul Crowley’s property, clinical negligence and personal injury teams within the last 12 months.

The Huyton with Roby scheme

A new Forth Homes development in Huyton with Roby is expected to be fully sold off plan after attracting high demand.

Three family homes and one cottage-style bungalow remain at the Wellington Grove scheme off Church Road, as the housebuilder says it has seen “reservations coming in thick and fast”.

The architecturally designed properties, which are set within a private gated community, are due to be completed on site from July.

A spokesperson for Forth Homes says: “We have just four plots remaining now with a couple of very interested parties trying to sell their current homes in order to be in a position to buy one of ours.

“With the build due for completion from July 2017 we anticipate the whole scheme to sell off plan. We have been delighted with the interest and feedback so far.”

For more information contact Forth Homes on 0151 909 3007.

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NEWS Auctions coordinator wins national industry accolade A Liverpool property auctions coordinator has received a prestigious industry award.

Victoria Kenyon of Sutton Kersh Auctions was named Auctioneering Candidate of the Year at the Propertymark Qualifications Awards 2017 in London.

Sponsored by MOL and Arthur J. Gallagher this year, the awards were presented at Piccadilly’s Le Méridien Hotel to recognise the highest achieving candidates within each of the organisation’s national industry specific qualifications.

The ceremony brought together learners, employers, training providers, stake holders and successful candidates who achieved Propertymark Qualifications in 2016.

A panel of experts picked the winners of 10 accolades which were presented for lettings, sales, inventory, commercial property and auctioneering.

Victoria, who has been in the industry for seven years and with Sutton Kersh Auctions for three, completed the Level 3 Technical Award in Real Property Auctioneering.

She won the award after being shortlisted alongside five other candidates, and says: “The award was totally unexpected but I’m really pleased. I’m grateful that Sutton Kersh allowed me to study for the qualification and I found the content really interesting and it’s definitely helped me in my current role.”

Victoria sat four exams for the A-Level equivalent qualification, which is a requirement for membership of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (NAVA) Propertymark, and covered areas including health and safety, law, practice and procedures, process and appraisal.

‘STRONG MARKET BOOSTS SALES’ AT STONEYCROFT DEVELOPMENT Just three properties remain unsold at Cygnet Homes’ Powell Way development in Stoneycroft following a busy April and May. The family-run business has seen a surge in demand for homes at its luxury new build estate - which lies in a cul-de-sac off Queens Drive since lowering prices to sell the remaining plots.

Tim McNally, property manager at Cygnet, says: “The development has been really successful since we dropped our prices to move the final properties and they have been flying out.

“Many first-time buyers have bought homes here but I was surprised to see a lot of people coming here to downsize as well. The site has been even more successful than I thought it would be.

“Sales really started to gain momentum at the end of April and we sold half of the properties at the site during a busy May. The market has been strong since the start of the year and that’s

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Cygnet is due to begin work on new housing developments in Halewood and Aigburth in the next 12 months after completing construction at the Powell Way scheme.

For more information call Cygnet Homes on 0151 305 0375.

PROGRESS AT WOOLTON DEVELOPMENT AMID BUYER DEMAND

Construction is nearing completion at Macbryde Homes’ Woolton Village housing development with the first residents moving in.

available to buyers.

The four-bedroom detached property, built in ‘The Marlow’ style from Macbryde’s range of homes, includes features such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, a garden and decking.

Caryl Russell, sales manager at Macbryde Homes, says: “We are delighted to offer the show home for sale, and we’re confident it won’t be available for much longer.

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

Progress at the Kingswood Manor scheme comes amid high demand for the new build properties, with only the site’s former show home remaining

For more information about Kingswood Manor or to arrange a viewing of the final property, contact Macbryde Homes on 07885875539.

The former show home is the only remaining Kingswood Manor property

For more information about Sutton Kersh Auctions, which is preparing for its 12 July event at The Crowne Plaza, visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions.

Victoria Kenyon was named Auctioneering Candidate of the Year 2017

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YOUR MOVE POST-ELECTION BREAKFAST

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n esteemed property and business panel met to discuss what lies ahead for the Liverpool City Region’s economy in the wake of the recent shock election result.

The debate, which took place as part of Your Move’s post-election breakfast at Bruntwood’s Cotton Exchange, covered a range of key topics including the impact Brexit could have on the region’s property market.

The well-attended event offered guests an opportunity to network and enjoy a spot of breakfast ahead of the working day.

Pannelists included Dr Michael Birkett, group chief executive of the Regenda Group; Ian McCarthy, festival director of the International Business Festival; Asif Hamid, chair of Liverpool City Region LEP; Gary Cook, professor of economics at the University of Liverpool and Alan Bevan, managing director of City Residential.

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PROPERTY MARKET OUTLOOK

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At this time of extreme uncertainty in the wake of the general election, the Liverpool City Region’s property sector has to maintain focus and drive – we need stability, not shake-ups.

Liverpool’s economy is growing at one of the fastest rates in the UK, boosting demand for city centre accommodation from an increasingly wealthy and mobile workforce. It’s essential that the residential property supply in the city can meet this demand and underpin economic recovery.

We need housing and infrastructure investment to top our new Metro Mayor’s list of priorities, with plans here being driven forward regardless of what’s happening in Whitehall.

As we wait to see exactly what our new government will look like, what impact the hung parliament will have on Brexit negotiations and even whether or not we’ll be going to the polls once more, it’s difficult to predict how the property sector will fare in the long term.

With politicians focusing attentions elsewhere, commitments to UK housing strategy and the Northern Powerhouse agenda could be at risk.

It’s imperative that, once the new government is fully established, commitment to housing reform and infrastructure investment in the North is reaffirmed as both will have a bearing on the future of the city region property sector and economic success of Liverpool.

JULIA CASIMO DIRECTOR JOHN KERR ACCOUNTANTS

At the time of writing it’s immensely difficult to make predictions as to the economy and the outlook for the property sector in general.

Whilst the election of the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor will be good news in terms of focus on regional infrastructure, we have now entered a period of extreme political uncertainty which is always bad for business and investment – especially with Brexit in the mix.

However, the North West property sector has proved itself to be pretty resilient in the past and I dare say it will do so going forwards. Hold on to your hats!

We’ve seen a slight slowdown in new residential instructions by around 15% on the same period last year, but given the continued uncertainty it’s to be expected.

Many would-be homebuyers and sellers are more hesitant than they may have been in the past. Perhaps we can put it down to people considering their next move or biding their time but people remain reluctant to stretch themselves.

The outcome of the general election won’t help speed things up again anytime soon uncertainty prevails and people don’t like uncertainty. We’re facing unanswered questions, fluctuating interest rates and a swerving appetite from banks to lend.

And whilst both Conservative and Labour have continued their commitment to constructing new and affordable homes, more must be done to accelerate the second-hand market.

Meanwhile the 3% stamp duty increase was introduced as a measure to prevent the buy-tolet market from overheating and in that sense has served its purpose. Given the market has since slowed anyway, I’d certainly want to see some reassessment of stamp duty costs from our new government.

Despite the election being called to remove all uncertainty as we enter Brexit negotiations, it has resulted in a hung parliament leaving the UK in a state of limbo.

This result adds yet more uncertainty to the property sector going forward as investment and business decisions are likely to be put on hold – not an appealing prospect for the construction and housebuilding sectors.

With housing minister Gavin Barwell losing his seat it’ll be interesting to see what happens to the Housing White Paper. The paper had a number of good policies, especially the shift in rhetoric away from home ownership and its focus on investment into the private rented sector.

Whoever forms the next government should build on these policies and reaffirm these commitments to avoid further disruption.

Forming a coalition is certainly not the outcome the property market had hoped for. In the coming weeks there needs to be greater transparency around the Brexit negotiations to deliver confidence and stability for UK and overseas investors.

JOSIE NEWPORT MARIE MORRIS SALES DIRECTOR ELAN HOMES IN THE NORTH

The housing shortage and people’s housing needs remain the same, regardless of an election. Even a hung parliament and Brexit negotiations won't impact on the gap between supply and demand and buyers’ needs.

Help to Buy remains available in the marketplace and is set to stay until 2020, giving buyers the chance to take out an equity loan to reduce the initial cost of homeownership and with a smaller deposit than those who buy on the open market.

Interest rates remain low and while there were predictions they’d rise next year, economists are now forecasting that rates won’t increase until 2019 so, in fact there has never been a better time to buy.

OFFICE MANAGER SUTTON KERSH

The ‘wait and see’ attitude adopted by buyers and sellers in the run up to the general election may go on a little longer than first expected. A snap election meant a shorter run up to polling day, giving less time for impact, if any, on the market.

In light of the election’s shock result all eyes are on the government and there will be some who may want to wait until things settle down a bit but I don’t think this will be for long.

The result won't have any effect on sales already going through and those who need to sell and buy will carry on as normal.

We are becoming used to political change and once normality has resumed it will be business as usual. We may even see a surge in activity in the next few months.

There are interesting times ahead, indeed.

TOM ANWYL MANAGING DIRECTOR ANWYL CONSTRUCTION Liverpool and the city region have issues with a lack of housing and there’s a need for this in both the private and social housing sectors.

There are also significant challenges to the construction industry locally with a shortage of skilled workers and a need for government support with policies that maintain and encourage investment in the construction and housing markets.

There are also exciting opportunities here and we have two flagship projects in Liverpool - a £60 million eco-friendly residential complex in Pall Mall and a £40m student development on Norton Street which form part of an exciting regeneration of the city.

The messages coming from the new Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor are very positive, including his support for a ‘green’ agenda and for improved transport and infrastructure, and alongside these there should be a commitment to high quality construction.

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ay was another busy but successful month for Revive Property Services. The team have been working hard securing new business and working on a diverse range of exciting projects.

We are delighted to have won a tender to refurbish a workshop and toilet block facilities at the Blacon Adventure Playground in Chester. The Revive team started work on the refurbishment project last week.

The Blacon Adventure Playground is a fantastic community scheme, which is highly regarded within Chester and the vicinity. The playground is a fully staffed open access adventure play facility, which is managed directly by Avenue Services.

Situated on Kipling Road, Blacon, the playground comprises of adventurous play structures, an urban farm, environmental play areas, a children’s garden, indoor workshops and a large indoor space.

Blacon Adventure Playground was opened more than 40 years ago. It is driven by a community ethos and encourages children and young people to get involved in the upkeep and success of the park by contributing ideas and suggestions on how to improve and develop the facility.

Revive Property Services is honoured to have been selected to work on the refurbishment of such an important community scheme in Chester. Our refurbishment team are now fully engrossed in the refurb work. Our renovation work on the workshop and toilet block facilities at Blacon Adventure Park includes: • Removing all existing plaster works and stud partitions • Erecting new stud partitions to form new office and workshop areas • Completely rewiring all electrics • Re-plastering throughout • Installation of new doors • Installation of new structural ties to existing brick work • Installation of a new kitchen area

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School Chaplain, St Helens Dates: Salary: Location: Contract type: Contract term:

Closing date 26/06/17 SCP26-28 (£23,166-£24,717) pro rata De La Salle School, St. Helens 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks Fixed Term to 31st August 2018

We are seeking to appoint a school chaplain who feels called to make a significant and exciting contribution to the faith journey of every member of our distinctive Lasallian community.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with a strong personal faith and a passion for encouraging young people in their faith. You will be able to develop a strategic, systematic and inspiring plan for the students’ spiritual development in keeping with our Lasallian tradition.

Inspired by the example of St. John Baptiste De La Salle, our school strives to pursue excellence in all that we do.

“Pupils... expressed the view that De La Salle is ‘a family school’.” – Ofsted March 2016 For further information and for an application pack, please go to the school's website at www.delasalle.st-helens.sch.uk to download and complete the application form.

Please submit all applications via email to Joanne Peet at peetj@sthelens.org.uk Please note we are unable to accept CVs. Closing date: Monday 26th June 2017, 4.00pm The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and staff will be recruited and selected in line with safer recruitment policy and practice. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

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Something A MAINSTAY OF LIVERPOOL’S THRIVING ART SCENE WEST DERBY-BORN ABSTRACT PAINTER PAUL ROMANO HAS SEEN HIS UNIQUE CREATIONS FIND THEIR WAY INTO THE HANDS OF PRIVATE COLLECTORS AS FAR AFIELD AS NEW YORK AND THE FAR EAST AS A NEW RETROSPECTIVE SPANNING ALMOST YEARS OF HIS WORK GETS UNDERWAY AT HUYTON GALLERY YOUR MOVE SAT DOWN WITH PAUL TO FIND OUT WHAT INSPIRES HIM TO PAINT AND HOW HIS HOME CITY HAS IMPACTED ON HIS CRAFT I N T E R V I E W

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How did you first become interested in art and painting?

Ever since I was a child I’ve been interested in drawing. My father was an artist as well, although he worked in a more traditional style than myself. He was also a good writer and had many books on the Renaissance which I used to copy out of and learnt a lot from.

When my dad left the army he worked on the boats and I think that connected with me. In some cultures the idea of the boat journey is a spiritual thing but with me it's all about the journey - the adventure where you discover something new.

I also used to read lots of adventure books when I was young and plenty about ancient civilisations like the Egyptians and the Romans.

There’s something magical about ancient cultures for me so I try and put it into my work and if people pick up on it then that’s great.

Has being from Liverpool and having your studio in the city centre had an impact on your work?

I think it has - it’s a creative thing with Liverpool. I’m a great fan of The Beatles and they’ve undoubtedly had an impact on my work.

Although my work is quite abstract, when people look at many of my pieces they see architecture and boats - which is obviously linked to Liverpool’s history as a sea port.

People have also said they can see some of Liverpool’s more famous buildings like the Liver Building. I don't really do this on purpose though.

I soak in ideas as I walk around the city. I go to exhibitions, galleries and Albert Dock a lot.

These things just soak into my mind and then come out in my work.

Your approach to painting has been described as very organic and many of your canvases have been worked over repeatedly and redeveloped. Is there ever a fear you’ll never be satisfied with a piece?

Before I start a piece I always have an idea about how I want it to look but often people tell me they like the way a painting looks and not to develop it any further.

Things like that stay in your mind but certain pictures don't have to be changed. I often leave my work in the studio then come back a week later and I’ll see something else that works and then I’ll leave it.

Even as I look at my work here in the gallery today, I can see different things which I’ve never noticed before - faces, places, buildings. The picture changes all the time.

But it’s like that when I’m working on them as well - it’s like a never ending story, it keeps on evolving. It's a good thing, I like it. Seeing different things in my paintings today might feed my next work when I go back into the studio.

What’s the story with the name of your new exhibition, ‘The Beginning of a Great Adventure’?

The idea behind it is the process of making a painting, but the actual title is taken from a track on Lou Reed’s ‘New York’ album.

I like the song but I like the title as well, it means something creative to me. It’s the way I look at doing a painting - the beginning of creating something new and something magical.

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Although my work is quite abstract, when people look at many of my pieces they see architecture and boats - which is obviously linked to Liverpool’s history as a sea port...I soak in as I walk around the city.

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Your work has made it into private collections around the world, and on the first night of a recent exhibition in Liverpool your paintings almost sold out.

Do these moments make you feel proud?

It’s good in one sense because it makes you feel like the paintings are valid. It’s not about the commercial aspect for me, but that is a great asset.

When all those paintings sold so fast I was amazed. I’m happy that anyone likes my work and it keeps me going in a sense. But when people actually buy them it puts you on a different level.

At the end of the day I just do what I want to do and if people like them and want to buy them then that’s a bonus.

If you look through the history of art and look at why artists did what they did, a lot of them weren’t in it for the money but because they just had to do it.

With someone like Picasso, who is one of my heroes, if you look at his early period he could have been a very successful graphic designer but he knew he had to follow his own path.

That’s just what I’m doing. Luckily I’ve sold some paintings and that’s helped me to develop the next ones.

Alongside Picasso, you’ve cited graffiti art as one of your big inspirations. What is it about this particular style which appeals to you? Is someone like Banksy an inspiration?

Up to a point - I like Banksy and the mystery behind him, but I find a lot of his work too graphic and full on for me. The type of art I prefer is the stuff by Jean-Michel Basquiat which has got a real rawness. Basquiat was influenced by another artist I admire, Cy Twombly.

I also get a lot of my inspiration and ideas from the environment around my studio on Duke Street. There’s actually a painting in this exhibition called ‘The Poster Board’ which I got the idea for during a walk home from the studio one night.

It had been raining and some posters on the wall had soaked into one and other and I noticed one of the images had a woman’s face on it - it just worked, it was great.

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Liverpool’s burgeoning community cinema movement was borne out of this idea and event organisers in the city continue to challenge the traditional perception of what a night at the movies entails.

For instance, Kinematic hosted a screening of ‘Sister Act’ against the unique backdrop of St Bride’s Church alongside live music from a gospel choir, while Empty Spaces Cinema embraced the DIY ethos in more ways 50 Your Move

than one by holding a film festival at a former hardware store on Smithdown Road.

Pop-up movie events appear to be all the rage in Merseyside but, until recently, the city had its own permanent community picture house in the form of Victoria Street’s Liverpool Small Cinema.

After two years, 270 screenings and 8,000 ticket sales, the cinema was forced to cease operations following the news that its building is being sold for redevelopment.

Liverpool Small Cinema programmer Sam Meech tells Your Move that there are no plans to find another home.

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Social media Online platforms have made it easier to spread the word

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“The project is coming to a close,” he says. “The seats and things are still in place and programmers can hire the building if they want to put something on but it is no longer Liverpool Small Cinema.

“For the time being there is still a cinema in the building, but I can’t say how long it will be there.

“A more permanent space for community screenings in Liverpool might be found but that will probably need to come from somebody else. I really hope it happens.”

Although the loss of Small Cinema is a blow for Liverpool’s indie screening ambitions, the movement is alive and well in the city and the project has proved to be a catalyst for similar ventures.

Members of the Small Cinema team served as volunteers on Empty Spaces Cinema’s Hammer and Nail Pop-Up Film Festival, and Sam says others have received pop-up touring kits from the British Film Institute (BFI) to set up their own events.

“BFI supports all kinds of film societies and events through its Neighbourhood Equipment Scheme and some of the programmers who were involved with Small Cinema have been awarded kits for pop-ups, so I expect to see events in different spaces around Liverpool,” he explains.

The success of Small Cinema, Empty Spaces and Kinematic proves alternative movie events are in demand in Liverpool, but what’s driving their popularity in an age where film fans have more ways than ever to access the latest content?

According to Sam, it’s the rise of social media and the fact it has made it easier for event organisers to spread the word about their projects, coupled with the affordability of basic cinema equipment.

“Cinema is a social pastime and people want to go out and socialise if you have a film event in an unusual space it adds a bit of novelty to the experience,” he says.

“Independent film screenings are becoming more popular in general because they are easier to organise thanks to social media, people are becoming more aware of licensing regulations and the technology is now more affordable.

“It’s easier to get hold of a basic projecting system. The difficulty has always been finding space to do it. If you can crack that, the other things are fairly straightforward.”

Laura Brown, co-founder of Empty Spaces, identifies another factor behind DIY cinema’s meteoric rise, pointing out that being able to offer cheaper ticket prices makes cinema more accessible.

“One of the issues with the big chains has been price,” she says. “If it costs you a tenner for a film ticket and another £5 to £10 for snacks or a drink then it's too expensive for many people.

“I grew up in a place where you have smaller local cinemas. You could have birthday parties where you went to see a film - imagine being able to afford to take 15 10-year-olds to see a film now! It's about accessibility.”

With indie film events attracting a sizable, dedicated following in such a short space of time, a question springs to mind - where is the movement heading and what does the future hold for community cinema in Liverpool?

Chris Brown, the other half of Empty Spaces’ husband and wife co-founding duo, believes pop-up picture houses will continue to spring up around Liverpool and may even reach a level of prevalence which harks back to the golden era when there was a local cinema on every block.

“As long as there is an appetite for people to get together and do this there will be more and more,” he says. “With limited funds, a few people and a space you can set up a cinema now. Our slogan is ‘anywhere can be a cinema’.

“It's also true that anybody can run one. People want to pick the films they want to see and go and see them with friends. There's no reason why we can't have a lot of cinemas dotted around the city centre right out to the suburbs.”

Sam, meanwhile, likens the craze to the local music scene and believes a Liverpool film festival dedicated to community cinema is needed to unify the movement.

“I think a festival to bring the community cinema movement together would be a good thing. My

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analogy is always the Liverpool music scene and gig ecology,” he explains.

“Unsigned bands have plenty of places to play here and what I’d like to see in the city is more of these pop-up cinema events and a festival where they all come together, in the same way bands do at Sound City and Liverpool Music Week.”

Liverpool’s indie cinema scene is but a small cog in a much bigger machine as similar movements are taking place across the world.

Indeed, Sam was inspired to set up Small Cinema after a visit to Berlin where events are held at a network of small independent arts spaces called ‘Indie Kinos’.

Small Cinema was invited to represent Liverpool at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival this year in a discussion about the emergence of local, socially-minded cinemas across the world.

Now that the movement has gone global Sam believes Small Cinema’s legacy and the city’s thriving scene, combined with the popularity of similar projects internationally, could have a far-reaching impact on the film industry.

“I think ultimately it could affect how film distribution changes,” he says. “It will have to be broader in terms of how it accesses audiences we are already seeing this with Netflix - and the Small Cinema and similar projects around the world fit really well into the discussion around innovative cinema exhibition. I’m very proud of that.”

“A festival to bring the community cinema movement together would be a good thing.”

Liverpool Small Cinema ran 270 screenings

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The Mexican street food chain wants to open up the rear of its Bold Street restaurant to serve those on the move.

Pancho’s Liverpool branch became the company’s fourth UK opening back in March - joining two restaurants in Manchester and one in Leeds.

According to plans submitted to Liverpool City Council, the changes to the building will bring “positive changes to an existing façade of poor quality”.

NEW PIZZA & CARVERY RESTAURANT TO OFFER ARMED FORCES DISCOUNT A newly opened pizza and carvery restaurant is to mark Armed Forces Day with a discount for members of the defence community.

In recognition of the celebration, which is taking place in Liverpool on 24 June, all Defence Discount and Blue Light cardholders will receive 20% off at the Britannia Inn from 19 June to 1 July.

Located on Riverside Drive, the remodelled Britannia Inn, formerly a Crown Carvery, now offers guests pizzas, burgers and full carvery alongside pub classics, such as fish and chips.

GREEN LIGHT FOR CLAYTON SQUARE PAN ASIAN BUFFET RESTAURANT A new Pan Asian buffet restaurant boasting over 150 dishes is heading to Clayton Square Shopping Centre.

Bon Pan Asian Restaurant had been given planning permission to convert the former Poundworld on the corner of Elliot Street and Great Charlotte Street into its second UK branch.

Guests can look forward to an eclectic menu which includes everything from sushi and teppanyaki to curries, pizza and Robatayaki - a Japanese method of cooking, similar to barbecue.

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Most non-Aintree residents are unlikely to pay a social visit to Warbreck Moor unless they’re heading to the races, but the odds of that changing have shot up thanks to its new culinary addition.

The Pepper Vine is a bar and restaurant which serves up authentic Indian fusion food a few doors down from Liverpool’s famous equestrian venue.

The site was formerly a Chinese restaurant, but all evidence of its previous occupant was swept away during the refurb, replaced by colourful Indian decor, overhead lanterns and other South Asian furnishings.

No expense was spared in the conversion, but The Pepper Vine is all about rustic authenticity and casual vibes. Don’t let its proximity to the racecourse fool you - leave the glad rags in the wardrobe.

There was a laid-back atmosphere as my date and I entered the premises, enhanced by traditional Indian music in the background and chatter from the busy dining area.

The quality of service here immediately stands out. This is a family-run establishment where diners are treated to the kind of personalised experience you won’t find at a chain restaurant.

The owners were handson, making a point of visiting each table to engage with their customers and make sure they were satisfied with their meals.

BY MARK LANGSHAW We were taken aback by the amount of choice on the menu. Curry classics were well represented, from biryanis to masalas, competing with countless other dishes from North and South India, as well as fusion food and IndoChinese concoctions.

I started with the Chicken Lollipop (£5.65) - marinated deep fried wings served with salad and spring onion while my dining partner opted for the Malai Chicken Tikka (£4.45).

My selection had all the hallmarks of good comfort food. The chicken wings were hearty and moreish, with the right amount of tangy glazing and greenery on the side.

The meat was somewhat fatty in parts, but the lessthan-prime spots were minimal and didn’t detract from a satisfactory starter, which I washed down with a pint of Peroni (£3.95).

My date’s first course which she enjoyed with a blackcurrant and soda (£2.85), having drawn the dreaded designated driver straw, consisted of leaner cuts of chicken coated in a cheese sauce.

It appeared to hit the spot, and from the couple of mouthfuls I stole, it was easy to see why. The succulent chicken was full of dense flavours thanks to the creamy sauce and subtle

hints of ginger, garlic and other herbs.

Onto the mains and I went Indo-Chinese and plumped for Chilli Chicken (£6.95) - marinated cubes of meat served with chilli flakes and vegetables in a hot sauce.

Set upon a bed of pilau rice, the dish struck a balance between tang and spice. The meat was reasonably tender and the vegetables fresh and crunchy, while the sauce brought a welcome kick.

My date chose an Indian classic - Chicken Jalfrezi (£5.95), which was served with mixed bell peppers, tomato and coriander.

Although regretting her choice to select medium over hot, my dining partner was adamant that her curry stacked up against the other jalfrezis she’s sampled at Indians across the city.

Everything we tried at The Pepper Vine was roughly equivalent in quality to the fare you’d find at a high-end Indian takeaway, and I mean that in a good way. It’s the kind of wholesome comfort food you’d happily demolish in huge quantities on a Friday night after a hard week at work.

For the personalised service alone it’s worth the trip to Aintree. Just make sure you book in advance if the races happen to be in town.

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NORTHWEST COSTUMES OPEN DAYS

Liverpool Cricket Club Catch the remaining three days of the largest tennis exhibition event in Europe, with Marcus Willis, Ana Bogdan and Guillermo Canas among the stars set to hit the court.

17 Summer Arts Market

Liverpool Cathedral The North West’s biggest arts, crafts and design market heads to the landmark with work from some 200 creatives, as well as music, vintage treasures, a BBQ and a food fair.

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STAR CENTRE GRAND OPENING

Everyman Sandi Toksvig’s play exposing the mental health crisis and its effect on armed forces personnel comes to the city for a two-night run.

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Unity Theatre Marauders Theatre Company presents Phillip Ridley’s stage production set in a chilling, dystopian Britain where two brothers must rely on their wits to survive.

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Mersey River Festival

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Babylon Summer Solstice Party

Constellations Celebrate the longest day of the year with disco, house vibes and cocktails at this outdoor carnival.

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