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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM ISSUE 444 / 28 JUL – 10 AUG 2017 / FREE EVERY FORTNIGHT

Homes amongst heritage August & September events Barton Rouge review

OUTDOOR FUN IN LIVERPOOL

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EDITOR’S LETTER From its thriving waterfront to beautiful parks and trendy roof terraces, Liverpool has a lot to offer when it comes to the great outdoors.

With summer well and truly underway, there are plenty of fun-packed and unusual ways you can soak up the sunshine outside in the city. We’ve rounded up a varied selection of top outdoor events, attractions and activities to keep you entertained during the (hopefully) warm weeks ahead.

And we continue to explore the value of Liverpool’s heritage assets, this time focusing on the residential potential of some of the area’s striking character buildings.

Plus award-winning Liverpool performers Teatro Pomodoro share the secrets to the success of their hit satirical comedy show ‘Cabaret from the Shadows’, and our reviewer tries out recently opened Indian restaurant Barton Rouge. Enjoy!

NATASHA YOUNG Editor

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06 Market Highlights Modern kitchens on the Liverpool City Region market

38 Talent in the City Liverpool-based Teatro Pomodoro on the success of their live satirical comedy show

23 News More St Helens apartments planned as Luxor Group acquires new site

41 Food & Drink Our reviewer heads to new Indian restaurant Barton Rouge

28 Hot Topic Could more of Liverpool’s vacant heritage buildings hold residential potential?

42 ON THE COVER Fun in the Sun We round up the best ways to enjoy the outdoors in Liverpool

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ÂŁ310,000 The Roundway, Hightown, L38 A hint of blue brings this minimalist, modern kitchen to life.

Shiny, handleless, neutral units provide a discreet home for a full range of integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and Neff electric oven and induction hob.

There’s also enough storage space to keep the large room tidy and clutter-free.

A central breakfast bar island is equipped with integrated pop-up plug sockets, and is lined with stylish stools for an informal dining area.

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Upper shelving adds extra storage space, or provides a place to add homely, ornamental touches.

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£275,000 Church Road, Woolton, L25 The range cooker’s grey mosaic surround and eye-catching pendant lights are coupled with chic simplicity in this contemporary kitchen.

High gloss white units, neutral walls and tiled flooring give a clean look, while the wooden surrounds add a hint of character and warmth to the room.

The kitchen also benefits from additional storage within a central unit and under floor heating, and leads through to a dining room with integrated appliances.

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NEWS Report highlights lack of development aimed at owneroccupiers A new report into Liverpool city centre’s residential property market has called for more developments aimed at owneroccupiers.

City Residential’s latest quarterly update has found that just 4% of the current residential pipeline is targeted at traditional property owners and what it calls “normal” investment buyers.

According to the study, the remainder of the pipeline is focused on the fractional investment sales model with approximately 10/11% concentrating on the emerging build to rent sector.

The report also found that, as expected, the second quarter of 2017 has been “one of the quieter and least eventful periods from a property perspective”.

However Alan Bevan, managing director of City Residential, does think that the general election result will “almost certainly” have an effect on the city’s residential market.

He adds: “The government appears to be softening its approach on austerity and will come under increasing pressure to increase taxes to satisfy the popular vote and we are safe to assume that some element of the property market will be expected to pay for this in higher taxes.”

LUXOR ACQUIRES SECOND ST HELENS TOWN CENTRE SITE Luxor Group is lining up further apartments for St Helens town centre after acquiring another building in the area.

Paul Nicholson outside Claughton House, which will become known as Luxor House

The property firm is planning to turn the vacant upper floors of the 16,000 sq ft Claughton House into 18 new studio, one and two-bedroom homes.

Four retail units are based on the ground floor of the building, which is situated on the corner of Claughton Street and Barrow Street, and are currently home to KP Solicitors and a café.

Luxor Group says the businesses will remain unaffected by the development, which will be known as Luxor House.

The property firm also purchased the town’s former Tyrers department store last December, and was recently given the go-ahead to transform the site into apartments alongside a ground floor commercial space.

Paul Nicholson, managing director of Luxor Group, says: “Claughton House is well located in the town centre with quality businesses located nearby, including estate agents, banks, accountants and firms of solicitors. We believe

ONGOING DEMAND AS WARBURTON HEY NEARS COMPLETION Residents will start moving into the homes in August

Forth Homes’ Warburton Hey development is nearing completion in Rainhill.

City Residential’s Alan Bevan

there is an opportunity to introduce new, high quality housing and with our proposed vision this area of the town will become the ‘Professional Quarter’.

“We are currently undertaking due diligence and viability statements across other sites in the town centre too. There are exciting plans for St Helens being proposed by other local entrepreneurs which is encouraging; the town centre could be a totally different place in a very short period.”

All homes at the site are expected to be reserved by the time residents begin moving in next month as demand continues on the seven remaining plots.

According to the Merseyside housebuilder, three reservations were recently made within one week at the site, and further viewing appointments for prospective homebuyers are said to be in the pipeline.

A spokesperson for Forth Homes says: “As construction is nearing completion on this development we are seeing a huge increase in interest from the public and potential buyers.”

The remaining properties available include three-bedroom detached, three-bedroom semidetached and four-bedroom semi-detached houses.

For more information contact Forth Homes on 0151 909 3007.

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NEWS HOUSEBUILDER PUTS SAFETY FIRST FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS St. Modwen Homes has given primary school pupils in St Helens a lesson in site safety ahead of the summer holidays.

The sales and marketing suite is open from Thursday to Monday between 11am and 6pm

FINAL HOMES REMAIN AT ROBY DEVELOPMENT Only three homes remain at Countryside’s Harrington Place development just six months after its launch.

The housebuilder took an assembly at Nutgrove Methodist Aided Primary School which highlighted the dangers of a live construction site.

Led by St. Modwen Homes’ contracts manager Nick Thawley and the Considerate Constructors’ mascot Ivor Goodsite, the assembly covered the various hazards that can be found on site including large machinery and falling objects.

It also gave pupils an introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whilst discouraging them from playing on a building site.

Pupils were then invited to take part in a poster competition, where they were tasked with highlighting the key safety messages covered in the assembly.

The winning posters will be displayed on the hoardings around St. Modwen’s nearby Radley Park development to help promote site safety to residents and passers-by.

For more information about Radley Park visit www.stmodwenhomes.co.uk.

Ivor Goodsite with Nick Thawley and Nutgrove pupils

Local buyers have scooped 28 out of 31 new four and five-bedroom detached family homes at the Roby Road scheme since January.

Located less than two miles from Huyton town centre, Harrington Place is just round the corner from the prestigious Huyton & Prescot Golf Club.

Peter Vella, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside, says: “Harrington Place has been popular with local families since the day it was launched, which is a testament to the high quality specification of our homes.

“The convenient location and variety of home designs caters to the increasing demand for larger homes in the area, particularly amongst aspirational buyers and families looking to upscale into a bigger property.”

Properties still available at the development include the Cam, Cannock and Batherm house types, all of which feature contemporary open-plan kitchen/dining areas, skylights and French doors leading onto a turfed garden.

For more information about Harrington Place call 0151 601 3585.

Law firm scoops top industry award The awards ceremony took place at Sefton Park Palm House

Law firm MSB Solicitors has been named Business of the Year at the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2017.

Managing director Paul Bibby says the accolade is recognition of the firm’s “progressive approach” towards its staff and clients.

MSB, which employs more than 100 staff and consultants across its three offices, has previously been named both Legal Firm of the Year and Employer of

the Year at the awards.

The company recently revealed record-breaking financial results with annual revenues rising by 16% to break through the £5 million barrier for the first time.

Paul adds: “I couldn’t be prouder of our team right now and this award clearly demonstrates that if you deal with people in the right way, both internally and externally, then their response will be overwhelmingly positive.”

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NEWS Liverpool estate agent teams up with local charity LPS’s Joseph Gervin

Estate agent Liverpool Property Solutions (LPS) has teamed up with local charity An Hour for Others (AHFO).

Joseph Gervin, the firm’s director and in-house solicitor, has recently been appointed as a trustee of AHFO in recognition of the support the property company has given the charity to date.

AHFO, which last month secured its own premises on Breck Road, acts as a support network for good-hearted people who are willing to use their skills, time and donations to help the lives of others who suffer in various ways.

Volunteers give up an hour of their time to support the less privileged by way of housing renovations or advice on health and wellbeing.

Joseph says: “LPS is a Liverpool company and our ethos matches that of AHFO, in that we have a social duty to people in Merseyside.”

Kevin Morland, managing director of AHFO, adds: “Joe and his wife Jane started contacting AHFO back in December 2015 because they both loved the idea of what AHFO stood for.

“Since then whenever we have asked for help or advice from both Joe and Jane they have always been so quick in helping us.”

LIVERPOOL PROPERTY ‘MEGA AUCTION’ RAISES OVER £9M The latest Sutton Kersh property auction has raised more than £9 million.

A bumper catalogue of properties went under the hammer on 12 July at the Crowne Plaza with over 70% of lots sold on the day.

Highlights included a two-bedroom terraced home on Belhaven Road, Allerton, which sold for £121,000 and a pair of mid-terraced properties on Kenyon Road which both went for £123,000 apiece.

Cathy Holt, associate director at Sutton Kersh, says: “This was a mega auction. We had a massive 157 lots for sale.

“We sold 20 properties prior to the auction which raised £3m before the day - helping to raise an auction total of over £9m and rising.”

The Liverpool estate agent has been celebrating further success as auction coordinator Victoria Kenyon was recently named the Auctioneering Candidate of the Year 2017.

The next Sutton Kersh auction will be held on Thursday 14 September at the Crowne Plaza.

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BIRKENHEAD’S VICTORIA PLACE SCHEME PROVING POPULAR Almost half the homes have been snapped up at Lovell’s Victoria Place development in Birkenhead.

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

The collection of 50 one, two, three and four-bedroom properties are said to have especially appealed to young professionals, downsizers and families.

Situated on Church Road, the new scheme is close to retail and leisure facilities which include a Vue cinema, Europa Pools and Mersey Park.

Clare Noakes, regional sales director for Lovell North West, says: “Victoria Place has many amenities on its doorstep, from schools and shops to leisure facilities close by, so it’s no wonder it has appealed to local people who want to live in a thriving community.

“For many, the development provides the opportunity to live in a brand new home amongst their family and friends, but for some it’s a chance to move into an area which already has a strong community spirit.”

Current availability includes the two-bedroom Hampton home which features a large kitchen and a spacious living/dining area.

The two-bedroom terrace on Belhaven Road sold for well over its £80,000 guide price

Showhomes are open daily at Victoria Place. Call 0151 515 6308 for further information.

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A CITY LONG RENOWNED FOR ITS PLETHORA OF STUNNING ARCHITECTURE LIVERPOOL BOASTS THE GREATEST CONCENTRATION OF GRADE II-LISTED BUILDINGS OF ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF LONDON WITH THE DEMAND FOR NEW HOMES AS PRESSING AS EVER AND PAST HIGH-PROFILE RESIDENTIAL CONVERSIONS OF CHARACTER BUILDINGS PROVING SUCCESSFUL CAN MORE HERITAGE ASSETS BE REPURPOSED TO MEET OUR HOUSING NEEDS? 28 Your Move

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he idea of reimaging a piece of Liverpool’s revered architectural stock into a prime residential development isn’t exactly new.

In fact, the concept was central to the regeneration of one of its most famous assets Albert Dock.

The Colonnades, a collection of 115 luxury apartments and penthouses spread across the upper floors of the dock buildings, was launched alongside the landmark’s official reopening in 1988 and is still an exclusive residence almost 30 years on.

A mix of one, two and three-bedroom units no two flats are the same, partly owing to strict limitations placed on the developer by the building’s Grade I-listed status.

“It's a special place to live - you’ve got heritage all around you,” says Dave Roscoe, a resident since 2002 and a director of The Colonnades Residential Ltd, the company which looks after the apartments on behalf of its owner-occupiers.

“Albert Dock was at the centre of the regeneration of the city. Most of us are very honoured to live here.”

Despite its age - the last phase of apartments was completed in 2001 - demand for property at the scheme is still strong.

“Sales are quite brisk with a couple going through at the moment,” reveals Dave.

“Prices are holding up quite well, despite talk of a downturn. I think this place has a special status within the city.”

Head north 10 minutes out of the city centre and you’ll come across one ongoing regeneration project which can arguably match the size, scale and vision of Albert Dock’s rebirth.

Harcourt Developments’ ambitious £130 million redevelopment of Stanley Dock is now well into its second phase following the conversion of the Grade II-listed North Warehouse into the Titanic Hotel and Rum Warehouse in 2014.

The first part of the transformation of the mammoth 14-storey Tobacco Warehouse into luxury apartments is due for completion during the middle of next year, bringing to an end years of neglect for the world’s largest brick warehouse.

“As with many building conversions, the progress is not always visible from the outside but it is likely more dramatic in this case than in most others,” explains Pat Power, director of Irish firm Harcourt.

“Due to its enormous floor plates of one hectare per floor, courtyards have now been formed in the centre of the building in order to allow for dual aspect apartments with lots of natural light.

“In addition to this, sections of floors within the new apartment areas are being knocked out to provide for double height space in all of the kitchen and living room spaces.

“The units themselves will be titanic in size with an average floor area of twice that of the average equivalent two-bedroom apartment.

“Brick walls and concrete ceiling beams will remain on display and the apartments will be bursting with character.”

Pat speaks glowingly of Liverpool’s architecture and agrees that more can be done with some of its other vacant heritage buildings.

“Liverpool is blessed with many beautiful buildings suitable for conversion,” he adds.

“While they can be challenging projects, they can result in something truly special.

“The Titanic Hotel is an example of what can be achieved when a derelict building has been restored and brought back into use.”

Significantly smaller in scale but nonetheless another example of how Liverpool’s heritage buildings can be repurposed is the £8m regeneration of the Grade II-listed Produce Exchange on Victoria Street.

Developer Foster Marlon is currently undertaking the project which will see 54 luxury apartments created across the building’s top five floors.

Meanwhile on nearby Tithebarn Street another Grade II-listed building is in the process of being converted, this time into eight exclusive apartments.

Work on the Hadwen’s Buildings, formerly a printing and bookbinding factory and warehouse, is expected to be completed in August.

According to a Liverpool property expert, conversions like these are becoming more and more common and are a sign of current market tastes.

“A lot of these [heritage] buildings are getting turned into what we term ‘proper residential schemes’,” says Alan Bevan, managing director of City Residential.

“The Albany, Chancery House, Hadwen’s Buildings, Orleans House – they are all proper schemes and that's what the market wants.

“Take a building like The Albany - flats in there are flying out the door and that’s because people want to live in nice buildings in nice locations. Nothing changes, that's always going to be the case.

“If you're a downsizer or someone moving into the city you don't want a 400 sq ft one-bedroom flat, you want something with a bit of space and character.

“The greatest growth in the market at the moment is in quality conversions in good locations.”

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One of Liverpool’s most prominent heritage regeneration projects of recent years saw the former Scandinavian Hotel (also known as the former Langdon's factory) on the corner of Duke Street and Nelson Street transformed into luxury student accommodation.

Opened as ‘The Arch’ in time for the September 2014 student intake, the striking 19th Century building and its adjoining warehouse were in a dreadful condition when developer Downing became involved.

“The building had been in a dilapidated state for a while,” explains Martin Fenlon, Downing’s project manager on the scheme.

“There’d been a lot of water ingress, vandalism and break-ins, so it was in quite a state.”

Despite the headaches an extensive list of structural issues and design restrictions due to the building’s location in the Duke Street Conservation Area brought, Martin believes it’s still not always a clear-cut decision when choosing between a heritage renovation and a new build.

“If you’re going to do a new build you’ve first got to find a site for that which is in the right location and then you’ve got to make sure you can let the rooms.

“With The Arch we are 100% full and always have been - it’s proven very popular. The location itself on Duke Street is an up and coming area.

“Vacant sites are quite hard to come by and if you have buildings of a historic nature then it’s preferable to retain and reuse the original structure and bring something back into use.

“We’d always consider working on a similar building.”

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How did this band of international entertainers end up here in Liverpool?

ST: We all met in a famous theatre school in Paris called ‘École Philippe Gaulier’ and for different reasons we all moved to the UK. Because Leebo is from Liverpool, and we were working together, we came here.

CA: He basically dragged us here, saying that Liverpool was the best city and that we would make some amazing work here. He convinced us and we all moved here because of him.

LL: I said ‘if you move here, you will have a show within a year’ – and we did!

“The laugh of the Liverpool audiences is amazing – it’s completely different to other cities.”

Tell us more about the school where you first met and what you were doing there.

LL: It’s a theatre school where a lot of wellknown actors have studied, like Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen. Simon McBurney, the film director who established the theatre company ‘Complicite’, also trained there.

At the moment the school is becoming more well known on the fringe circuit because a lot of people who run the comedy awards at Edinburgh and Brighton have studied clown there, like Phil Burgers who is best known for his award-winning character ‘Dr Brown’.

CA: It’s an international school where people go from all around the world to be taught by the master clown, Philippe Gaulier and to learn his method.

LL: The school covers all theatre but it specialises in clown and another form called ‘bouffon’ which, without getting too technical, is kind of an inverted clown.

CA: A grotesque clown.

LL: Philippe would call Sacha Baron Cohen’s

‘Borat’, ‘Ali G’ and ‘Bruno’ a ‘bouffon’ because they act like idiots but actually hold up a mirror to the rest of society.

ST: However, from the same school there are also people like Emma Thompson who is totally unrelated to clown if you watch her perform.

What can people going to see ‘Cabaret From The Shadows’ expect?

CA: Basically it's a sexy and strange political comedy show.

LL: I’d describe it as a dark cabaret which is satirical in a dark comedic way. When Carmen says it’s political, its not political in the sense that we’re trying to tell you what to think, we are just holding up everything in society for people to see and we exaggerate it for effect.

We hope people who come can laugh at how society is but also maybe start to think things shouldn’t be that way.

ST: It’s like if you are laughing about something and after a while you start thinking about whether it’s something you should really be laughing at.

LL: This show is about the outcasts who confront society. A performance that manages to sneak some food for thought in for the audience whilst at the same time making them laugh.

The idea of the outcast has become more and more relevant with Brexit - we don't know how much longer our members are going to be in the country!

Do the group’s different nationalities and cultures make for a richer writing process?

LL: We have a lot of cultural differences which you really find out. I discovered that being from Britain, we are actually quite reserved with what we will do on the stage and how far we will go.

There are some issues with religion and we are possibly more liberal, whereas those from other countries can be more conservative. There are lines which people won’t cross and we have to negotiate these and find common ground.

CA: We play on our differences during our performances. The national differences are really there as well, they are not made up - we live them everyday.

‘Cabaret From The Shadows’ won a top award at the Brighton Fringe which means Teatro Pomodoro will enjoy an all expenses trip to Scandinavia to perform the show in a minimum of two cities. What does this prize and the recognition mean to you?

CA: It’s a big deal because this was the first year that the award was presented but it’s also an amazing opportunity. It’s an opportunity for us

to take our work outside of England, meet new people and hopefully create new opportunities.

ST: The show is quite well known in Liverpool but to reach outside of the city is hard. You need to show the quality of the show to submit to venues and a good way is to say ‘we won an award’. Something like this raises the profile of the show and of the company.

“[Our show] is not political in the sense that we’re trying to tell you what to think, we’re just holding up everything in society for people to see.”

You’re bringing ‘Cabaret From The Shadows’ back to Liverpool in September.

Do you especially enjoy performing here in the city?

CA: It’s always special because we create the work here. We take what the city gives us and we put it out.

You can always feel the difference between the Liverpool audiences and elsewhere.

The laugh of the Liverpool audiences is amazing – it’s completely different to other cities. It’s always really nice to perform for a Liverpool audience.

When can we expect to see your next production?

CA: We are starting to work on material for new shows which will debut in the near future.

LL: We also have an idea for a show we want to do around Christmas but that is top secret!

‘CABARET FROM THE SHADOWS’ RETURNS TO LIVERPOOL FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ON SEPTEMBER AT THE UNITY THEATRE

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HEAD OF STEAM RETURNING TO LIVERPOOL The Head of Steam brand is returning to Liverpool.

Hartlepool-based Camerons Brewey, which owns the chain of pubs, has announced its next opening will be on Hanover Street at the site currently trading as The Abbey.

Work is due to get underway in August, with the new pub due to open at the end of September.

Chris Soley, chief executive at Camerons, says the city centre venue will be a “very different proposition to the previous Head of Steam” which formerly traded at Lime Street station.

BARTON ROUGE

Exchange Street East, L2

BAR SOBA PLANS CABIN CLUB OPENING BEFORE YEAR IS OUT Bar and restaurant chain Bar Soba hopes to open in the famous Cabin Club before the end of the year.

The Scottish company, which was first launched as a pop-up restaurant at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, currently has five sites across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leeds serving up cocktails and Asian street food.

Exactly what Bar Soba is proposing for the building opposite St Luke’s Church is still yet to be confirmed.

NEW FOOD OPERATOR ON THE HORIZON AT ALBERT DOCK A new café or restaurant could soon be heading to Albert Dock.

The dock’s owner, Aberdeen Asset Management, has been granted permission

by Liverpool City Council to change the use of two vacant shops from retail to café/restaurant space.

The changes are part of a five to 10-year vision to revitalise the dock’s retail and leisure offer and provide a ‘distinct and diverse’ food offering alongside an ‘evolving retail’ concept.

The plans aim to attract greater engagement from local visitors and drive more footfall to the dock outside of weekends.

With two established restaurants in Heswall and Chester, Barton Rouge is no stranger in the North West.

Its recent opening on Exchange Street East marks the Indian restaurant’s first foray into Liverpool, bringing the introduction of Old Delhi style street food and a lunchtime menu to cater for the business district’s hungry workforce.

But arriving after work on a Thursday evening, my dining partner and I were here to review the dinner offering – a menu which will please old school curry fanatics as well as those who want to explore new flavours.

We were warmly welcomed by the owner and restaurant manager, who guided us through the menu with his excellent recommendations and food knowledge.

To start we ordered a mini basket of papadums (£2) with dips (£1.75), which was the perfect appetiser to snack on before our starters and mains.

I then opted for the crispy fried prawns (£4.95) which was one of my favourite dishes of the evening.

Cooked until golden brown in a crispy batter, the prawns were succulent and tender and teamed perfectly with

REVIEW BY HANNAH FOWLER

the spicy dipping sauce.

After to-ing and fro-ing between the chicken lollipop (£3.95) and Seekh kebab (£3.95), my guest chose the kebab which didn’t disappoint. Packed with aromatic spices, the lamb was full of flavour while the mixed salad added a freshness to the dish.

Our indecisiveness prompted a taste of the chicken lollipop starter too, and it’s said to be one of Barton Rouge’s most popular dishes. The deep fried chicken was marinated in delicate spices which you could add more heat to when paired with the spicy tomato dip.

Next up was the main event - the curries.

Preferring milder flavours, my dinner guest picked the tandoori butter chicken (£9.95). Lack of spice did not mean lack of flavour, and this curry was rich, creamy and authentic.

I selected the curry which was listed as a ‘must try’ for lamb lovers - the lamb pepper fry (£10.95). The medium spiced dish came with big chunks of tender lamb marinated in a peppery tomato sauce and definitely

had a kick of spice. With the saffron pilau rice (£2.50) and chapatti (£1.50), it went down a treat.

In my house it’s not a proper curry night without chips, so we ordered some for good measure (£2).

With both of our mains, and in fact every dish made, you could tell that each was freshly cooked to order and prepared lovingly.

The food presentation, décor and ambiance gave the Indian cuisine a contemporary edge you don’t normally expect from your standard curry house. The hospitality was flawless and I’m sure any kind of celebration here would be one to remember.

As someone who usually tucks into a curry from the comfort of their couch on a Friday night, Barton Rouge was such an enjoyable experience. They’ve managed to elevate wellloved Indian classics and create a fine dining experience which is just as welcoming as your sofa.

As the UK’s adopted ‘national dish’, the curry is given an upmarket revival at Barton Rouge which I’m sure Scousers will love.

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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A SUMMER IN LIVERPOOL - AND BEING HOLED UP IN A STUFFY OFFICE OR GLUED TO A NETFLIX BOX SET IS NOTHING LIKE SUMMER! SO GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WITH OUR TOP WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE SUN

There are few places in the UK that look as pretty as Liverpool in the sunshine.

With the stunning waterfront glistening in the sun, quirky beer gardens and terraces and several beautiful parks, the city really comes to life in the summer months. If you don’t get outside and enjoy the outdoors though, you’ll miss out on the magic.

From joining an outdoor exercise class to taking a sunset cruise, we’ve rounded up the best activities out in the open in Liverpool this summer.

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PIER HEAD VILLAGE What’s your idea of a perfect summer day out? Sipping cocktails in the sun? A trip to the beach? Thrill seeking at the fairground? Well, at Pier Head Village you can do all three.

With hair-raising rides, an urban beach, bars, a farmers market and a food court among its attractions, there’s plenty to keep you occupied during the summer months.

The village is open daily from 11am until 11pm until 10 September.

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ROOFTOP YOGA Let’s be honest, while we’d all like to feel fit and in shape for summer the idea of sweating it out in a gym on a sunny day when you could be lazing in the park is hardly appealing. But what if you could take the fitness class outside and have the best of both worlds? Well, thanks to Yin Yan Yoga you can.

The group currently has classes taking place in the secret roof garden at Capital & Centric’s Tempest building on Tithebarn Street. Classes are held at various times, including at sunrise, and cost £7 a session.

MERSEY MAGIC

SUMMER EVENING CRUISE Liverpool folk have a lot to be grateful for. Two cathedrals, gorgeous architecture and more museums and galleries than anywhere outside London to name a few examples.

But perhaps the brightest jewel in our crown is the River Mersey and the waterfront. Make the most of it this summer with an evening cruise along the river on the famous Mersey Ferries.

The ferry sets sail from Pier Head at 7.40pm on selected dates and guests can enjoy live music and a licensed bar. The cruise lasts for two hours and costs £13.95 per person.

MAKE A SPLASH

LIVERPOOL WATERSPORTS CENTRE Whether you're sporty and adventurous and looking for your next thrill or just keen to try something a little different, a trip to the Liverpool Watersports Centre could be just what you're after.

Situated just a short walk from Albert Dock, the centre offers a range of activities from canoeing and kayaking to sailing and windsurfing.

Instructors are on hand to help so whether you're a watersports expert or a brand new starter, as long as you're confident in water there'll be something for you here. The centre is situated on Mariners Wharf, Queens Dock and prices vary depending on the activity.

GET MOVING DAYTIME RAVE

Music? Check. Dancing? Check.

Sunshine? Check. What more could you need?

Well the Outdoor Summer Bassline Day Rave is a nightclub meets festival event that’s taking the UK by storm with events planned for Nottingham and Leeds, and now organisers have announced plans to come to Liverpool.

Taking place on 12 August at a yet to be revealed outdoor location, the event promises the biggest bassline anthems, massive headliners and surprise appearances. Keep your eyes peeled for this one!

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GET CULTURED

OUTDOOR THEATRE AT KNOWSLEY HALL Who doesn’t love a trip to the theatre? And if you’re going to see a play, you may as well aim for the best and watch one of the works of the Bard himself.

Luckily this summer in the Liverpool City Region you get to do just that without missing out on the great outdoors.

On 10 August theatre company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will bring its touring production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ to the grounds of Knowsley Hall.

Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £10 for children, and attendees are welcome to bring picnics, rugs and low backed seats.

GET ON YOUR BIKE

LIVERPOOL LOOP LINE If we suggested cycling along a railway line you might not be too keen - the idea of riding alongside the Merseyrail train to Kirkby is hardly up there as one of the great cycle routes of the UK countryside.

However, there’s a disused line in Liverpool that actually provides a stunning cycle route through pretty woodland and it’s known as the Liverpool Loop Line. The popular route runs from Halewood to Aintree, is traffic free and is around 13 miles long.

There are no hills - so it’s ideal for beginners and there’s plenty of wildlife to spot along the way.

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chool’s out, the summer is in full swing and the Liverpool City Region has a packed line-up of entertainment in store for the coming months.

Luckily our Go Liverpool guide is here once again to bring you the highlights, whether you’re looking to keep the little ones occupied or find the best club nights in the city.

From the latest festivals and outdoor events to live music and stand-up comedy, our bumper August and September listings section has something for everyone.

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16-17 August, Echo Arena Liverpool

SUMMER SCIENCE CLUB

Paw Patrol is on a roll!

Join Chase, Rocky, Ryder and the team for this action packed musical adventure that will delight your little paw patrollers.

The show, presented by Life Like Touring, VStar Entertainment Group and Nickelodeon, sees the pups come to the rescue when Mayor Goodway goes missing on the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race.

Tickets from £18.50 or £99 for a family of four.

PIRATES ON THE DOCK

Every Tuesday during summer holidays, Victoria Gallery & Museum

16-17 September, Albert Dock Calling all budding mermaids and pirates!

This year’s Pirates on the Dock festival will once again feature a fantastic parade, inspired by the Coney Island Mermaid Parade in America, giving your little ones the chance to don their eyepatches and fish tails to march around the historic dock.

The event is free and individuals can just turn up and join the parade on the day.

Groups need to book ahead.

Are your little ones budding scientists?

Fancy doing something a little different with them this summer?

This hugely popular club gives youngsters the chance to try out experiments and learn how cool science can be.

The sessions are free to attend but booking is required.

KIDSFEST

20 August, Stanley Park The festival that was launched in memory of Liverpool toddler James Bulger offers a free afternoon packed full of family fun.

This year’s array of attractions includes live entertainment, stalls, fairground rides, a zip wire, soft play, ‘have a go’ martial arts sessions and more.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue will also be among the organisations in attendance as it invites visitors to learn about its fire engine.

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DREAMWORKS’ ‘HOME’ SCREENING

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

23 September, Maritime Museum

After a smash hit run in the West End, David Wood’s musical adaptation of the Judith Kerr book ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ comes to the Floral Pavilion.

Follow the story of Sophie and her mummy who are in for quite the shock when an unexpected, stripey guest turns up for tea.

Tickets £14 each or £48 for a family of four.

Follow the story of lovable Oh who lands on earth and forms a friendship with the adventurous Tip in this family favourite, ‘Home’.

With a voice cast including Jim Parsons and Rihanna, the DreamWorks film is bound to be an instant hit with your little ones.

The screening is free and starts at 11am.

2-3 August, Floral Pavilion

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The Britpop favourites make a return to Liverpool, 22 years after their debut album was released.

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Creamfields, Daresbury The highlight of the dance music calendar returns for its 20th year.

Folk on the Dock, Albert Dock Expect stunning melodies and lyrical mastery as Folk on the Dock is back.

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The Greatest Love of All, St Helens Theatre Royal The tale of Whitney Houston’s rise to stardom.

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Shirley Valentine, Floral Pavilion The much loved story of the Liverpool housewife who changes her life.

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YNWA: The Story of Liverpool Football Club, Royal Court

The powerful performance tracks a group of women as they take a final journey to the notorious camp.

The Tin Drum, Everyman Mike Shepherd directs a new version of Günter Grass’ famous novel.

The stand-up comedy star comes to the city.

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From Houlding to Klopp, how the Reds came to be.

29 Texas, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Sharleen Spiteri and the band return to touring.

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THE BEST CLUB NIGHTS IN TOWN

CLUB EVENTS COMING SOON AUGUST 5/ One Night in Rio, Playground

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If this year’s Brazilica festival got you in the carnival spirit this is the event for you.

Join DJ Josh Miller for one night of Brazilian style drinks, dancing and music.

12/ Dig Deep, Grove Beer Tap and Grill Who says clubbing has to be a night time activity only?

Dig Deep presents an afternoon party on the terrace featuring local DJs and house music legends.

12/ Melos presents: 1st Birthday, 24 Kitchen Street It’s been 12 months since they burst onto the scene and their techno nights have become a highlight of the Liverpool clubbing calendar.

Celebrate Melos’ first birthday with appearances from the likes of Rob Connor and Tom Page.

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Known for their energetic live performances, the acid house trio Mandar make a return to Liverpool at the Lantern Theatre’s Loft at 57 venue.

Expect a stellar performance from three of the most sought after DJs on the house scene.

27/ Streetlife Festival Afterparty, District With a sublime mix of 60s, acid house, tech house and techno tunes and a line-up including Sean Finn and Saffron Pleiades, the Streetlife Festival afterparty is one way to close the bank holiday weekend with a bang.

SEPTEMBER 2/ Exit 2nd birthday, Invisible Wind Factory Old school DJ and fan favourite Doorly helps celebrate Exit’s second birthday with a night of techno, electro, garage, drum ’n’ bass and dubstep doused with hip-hop and indie music.

23/ Vintage Presents Inaya Day, Brickworks Indulge in some modern club classics as Brooklyn born Inaya Day, known for her work with Mousse T, flies in for this vintage party.

She’ll be joined by DJs including Les Calvert, Anton Powers, Dave Benner and Carlton Hudson.

30/ Circus 15th Birthday, Camp and Furnace Dance music legend Carl Cox helps local hero Yousef celebrate 15 years of one of Liverpool’s favourite club nights.

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Brian Wilson presents ‘Pet Sounds’

Exhibition Centre Liverpool A chance to see the original Beach Boy perform the band’s seminal album for one of the last times, as he heads to the city for one of three UK shows. The gig is part of Liverpool’s ‘50 Summers of Love’ season.

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Unity Two Performers aged 14-18 from Unity Youth Theatre look at gender, language and finding common ground in this show.

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28- 29 A Malcolm Lowry Conference

Liverpool John Moores University and Bluecoat Presentations, discussions and displays examining the legacy, literary status and inspiration of Merseyside-born writer Malcolm Lowry. The event marks 70 years since the release of his novel ‘Under the Volcano’, and 60 years since his death.

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Albert Dock The North West artisan market specialist brings its pop-up event to the waterfront, showcasing local food, drink, art and craft producers. There’ll also be live entertainment, demonstrations and family activities.

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St George’s Quarter Headlined by Atomic Kitten, this free jam-packed celebration of all things LGBT+ will follow the theme ‘International Love’ and marks 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality.

Alongside attractions for all, the annual Liverpool Pride March will take place at 12pm on 29 July.

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Everyman (until 25 August) Children can enjoy a week-long programme of games and create a performance at the Hope Street theatre with the help of experienced workshop leaders.

Liverpool Empire (until 5 August) This West End hit follows young musicians Norman and Bobby in 1961 for a story of love and rock ‘n’ roll fame. It features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows and Billy Fury to name a few.

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Formby beach The National Trust hosts a beach hunt along the Sefton Coast hotspot, inviting families to collect washed up treasures and decorate sand castles.

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