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YOURMOVEMAGAZINE.COM / ISSUE 456 / 26 JAN – 8 FEB 2018 / FREE EVERY FORTNIGHT

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FILL YOUR DIARY

HEARTY & HEALTHY

February and March entertainment

109 Allerton’s nutritious menu

A POSITIVE APPROACH T i p s to enhance your home and lifestyle

LOOK OF LOVE: Valentine’s interior style to win your heart

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EDITOR’S LETTER If the gloomy weather has become hard to bear and your bank balance is still in recovery from a costly December, you could be forgiven for wanting to do nothing but curl up until summer arrives. Thankfully though, the latest Your Move is packed with easy tips to make positive changes for the months ahead, from boosting your fitness and your wallet to making your property greener and clutter-free.

Plus with Valentine’s Day looming our Interiors section is on hand to help give your home the look of love, and we’ve rounded up some of the top houses on the Liverpool City Region market at the moment – maybe one of them could be your perfect match!

We continue the January health kick with a trip to new eatery 109 Allerton, where our reviewer put the nutritious dinner menu to the test, and our bumper Go Liverpool events guide returns to keep you entertained throughout February and March. Enjoy!

NATASHA YOUNG Editor

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04 Market Highlights Could one of our chosen homes be the perfect match for you this Valentine’s Day? 17 News Construction underway on new Shared Ownership houses 24 ON THE COVER Hot Topic Continue 2018 with some positive changes in your property

29 ON THE COVER Interiors Fall in love with our pick of items for the home 31 ON THE COVER Food & Drink Our reviewer gives the verdict on the nutritious menu at new restaurant 109 Allerton 32 ON THE COVER Health and Fitness Trends From new relaxing spa concepts to exercise with a difference, we round up the latest crazes expected to hit Liverpool

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A perfect match

W I T H VA LE NT I NE ’ S DAY LOOMING, COUL D ONE OF OUR C H OS E N LI V E RPOOL CITY REGION HOMES BE ‘THE ONE’?

£247,995 RADLEY PARK, ST HELENS, WA9 5AZ Do you have your heart set on a new build with living space offering a traditional, cosy feel? ‘The Hannington’ style home could fulfil that wish.

An open plan living and dining room has natural light in abundance as French doors lead to a spacious rear garden.

A hint of vibrant colour and dark wooden furniture warms up the large room, which is otherwise filled with mellow, neutral tones.

A mix of textures and patterns is also thrown in, truly bringing the space to life.

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NICHOLSON LOFTS, ST HELENS, WA10 1NR If luxurious bathrooms and spacious bedrooms are among your requirements for a rental home then this brand new apartment could fit the bill.

Forming part of a transformation of St Helens’ former Tyrers department store, the property’s bedroom bay window overlooks its convenient town centre location.

High gloss finishes and modern appliances are mixed with wooden-style flooring and soft-textured furniture to offer homely yet up to date living.

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RONALDSWAY, THORNTON, L23 Chic style gives the open plan kitchen/breakfast, dining and family room sophistication in this four-bedroom home, ticking the box for house hunters searching for a contemporary look.

Striking radiators and a wall-mounted television in the family room area, as well as white tiled flooring throughout, give the large living space a stunning fresh and minimalist approach.

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£139,995 THE PARKS, ANFIELD, L5 If you’re hoping to pair up with a home that strikes a perfect balance between comfort and style, perhaps this three-storey property is up your street.

Keepmoat’s newly built ‘Oakhurst’ design boasts a spacious kitchen and dining area which is given a lavish look thanks to jewelled feature lighting, glossy units and hints of shiny silver.

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12 Gordon Drive, Dovecot, Liverpool, L14 7PY

103 Hornsey Road, Liverpool, L4 2TW

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123 & 123A Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TL

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Guide price £55,000+*

Guide price £40,000+*

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Guide price £65,000+*

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42 Palmerston Road, Garston, Liverpool, L19 1RN

45 Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7BY

103-107 Linacre Road, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 8NS

102 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0ND

Land on the west Side of Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7DA

Guide price £175,000+*

Guide price £40,000+*

Guide price £150,000+*

Guide price £110,000+*

Guide price £15,000+*

To arrange a viewing, make an offer or if you would like us to value a property for auction, contact us now on 0151 207 6315

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*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.

Sutton Kersh is a trading name of Countrywide Estate Agents, an appointed representative of Countrywide Principal Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Advice from chartered accountants and property tax experts

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Pitfalls for those running property rental businesses Q. I run a property rental business and I think my tax returns are in order but I have heard that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are taking a tougher stance with landlords – can you explain what is happening?

A. There is increasing evidence that HMRC is taking a greater interest in the rental sector.

Keeping full and proper records of property rental business expenses is an important task for all landlords. For example, HMRC could seek to disallow such expenses if there is insufficient evidence that the expenditure has been incurred, and can impose penalties for failures in record keeping.

All property rental business owners are subject to the statutory record keeping requirements. The future introduction of ‘making tax digital’ is likely to add to this burden in many cases.

Which records?

The tax rules for record keeping by property rental business owners are the same as for the self-employed. There is a general requirement to keep all such records as may be needed to enable the business owner to make and deliver a correct and complete return for the year or period.

These records need to include records of all amounts received and expended in the course of the business and the matters in respect of which the receipts and expenditure take place.

How long do I need to keep the records for?

Landlords are generally required to retain their records until the end of the fifth anniversary of 31 January next following the tax year.

For example, property rental records for the year ended 5 April 2017 must be kept at least until 31 January 2023.

However, in some cases, the records may need to be retained for a longer period (e.g. when an HMRC enquiry into the relevant tax return is completed, if later).

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How much is the penalty?

Failure to comply with the record keeping requirements can result in a penalty of up to £3,000 per tax year, so penalties could potentially accumulate for record keeping failures over several tax years.

Anything else?

If a property is let at less than full commercial rent (e.g. to a relative), HMRC considers that the expenditure relating to that property is likely to fail the ‘wholly and exclusively’ test for deduction purposes against rental profits. Strictly speaking, no expenditure on such properties is therefore allowable as an expense of the rental business. However, in practice, expenses may be deductible up to the amount of rent from that property.

As with all things tax, it does make sense to take proper advice.

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NEWS Construction begins on new Shared Ownership homes in Speke Construction work has started on a collection of Shared Ownership homes in Speke.

South Liverpool Homes (SLH) is building a total of 11 three-bedroom properties on Central Avenue and Hale Road.

Three homes on Central Avenue are part of a new housing development by Keepmoat, with seven on Hale Road contributing to a £2.6 million mixed tenure development of 23 properties.

According to SLH the houses, which will be available to move into from April 2018, will “address local housing needs” as well as “buoying” Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson’s pledge to deliver 5,000 high quality and sustainable new homes for Liverpool.

Gareth Rigby, head of assets and development for SLH, says: “These new developments will hopefully reignite the hope of home ownership across Speke, whilst also addressing the demand for much-needed homes for affordable rent.”

During the next four years, SLH will build more than 200 two and three-bedroom homes in Speke to meet the demand for family-sized properties in the area.

The homes will be a mix of affordable rent, Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy – a government-backed scheme designed to ease the transition from renting to buying.

South Liverpool Homes’ Hale Road development

REDWING LIVING HAILS ‘GREAT SUCCESS’ OF NEW RESALES SERVICE Liverpool-based housing company Redwing Living has hailed the launch of its new resales facility as a “great success”.

Matthew Walsh, home ownership advisor at Redwing Living

As part of the estate agency service, qualifying Redwing residents can receive help with selling their Shared Ownership/leasehold property when they are ready to move on.

The all-inclusive package includes specialist marketing for the Shared Ownership/leasehold owners and helps sellers to avoid usual upfront fees.

The service, which has been in place for the last few months, has been hailed as a “great success” by Redwing, with the company now aiming to roll it out to all owners of Shared Ownership properties.

James Constable, sales advisor at Redwing, is heading up the resales service and says: “Having left traditional estate agency behind, this is a great opportunity and shows how the property market is having to adapt and evolve.

“By specialising in Shared Ownership it means being able to help more people than ever on to the property ladder.”

Matthew Walsh, homeownership advisor at Redwing, adds: “Redwing is no longer just acting as a landlord performing its obligations under the lease, but truly providing a service from the start to finish of our customer’s Shared Ownership journey.”

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NEWS ST HELENS APARTMENTS SNAPPED UP AFTER SUCCESSFUL OPEN HOUSE All 15 apartments at Luxor Group’s Nicholson Lofts development in St Helens have been reserved following a successful open house event.

The events will be held at Keepmoat’s city region housing developments

KEEPMOAT EVENTS TO HELP MERSEYSIDE HOMEBUYERS Keepmoat Homes is offering a helping hand to Merseyside househunters with two days of special events.

Work to convert the former Tyrers department store on Bridge Street into a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments is to be completed in March.

Developer Luxor Group opened the doors to its rebranded Nicholson Lofts show flat in January, giving the public an exclusive look at the building’s transformation.

Paul Nicholson, managing director of Luxor Group, says: “The interest we have had for Nicholson Lofts from the public has been exceptional.

Anyone searching for a new home will be able to take advantage of expert advice at the housebuilder’s four local developments during the ‘Own Your Own Home’ weekend.

On 27 and 28 January the developer will bring together an independent financial advisor, a new build specialist solicitor and an estate agent at its Liverpool City Region schemes including St Williams Place in Birkenhead, Jubilee Gardens in Huyton, The Parks in Anfield and Mill Brow in Speke.

Prospective homeowners are being asked to book an appointment ahead of visiting any of the selected schemes.

Alongside Own Your Own Home, Keepmoat is also offering ‘New Home Buyer’ deals on nominated properties including 5% deposit paid, worth up to £8,000, and ‘Move in Now’ packages worth more than £3,000.

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“We are delighted with the feedback following our first open house event and that we are now 100% let.

“We’re still holding viewings as we have received high interest already for our next residential development.”

That next project will see the conversion of Claughton House on Claughton Street into a mix of 18 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments.

Work on the development, known as Nicholson House under the plans, is due to be completed this summer.

Paul adds: “We are very excited to embark on our second St Helens project and bring another unloved derelict building back into economic use.”

Paul Nicholson showcased the apartments to potential tenants

New housing developments to go before council’s planning committee How the proposed Norfolk Street development could look

Several new housing developments could be approved by Liverpool City Council at a forthcoming planning committee meeting.

Projects recommended for the green light include 126 student apartments in the Baltic Triangle and a new mixed-use development in the emerging Fabric District.

Proposals for the part seven and part eight-storey student development on Norfolk Street in the Baltic also include a gym, “hang-out space”, concierge and two ground floor retail units.

The plans from applicant Borden Properties have been recommended for approval during

the meeting on 30 January.

Also recommended for permission is a new mixed-used scheme of between eight and 10 storeys on Devon Street in the Fabric District – the area previously known as Islington.

Applicant YPG Devon House was originally awarded planning consent for the scheme in August 2017 but has since amended the proposals from 218 to 208 student studios.

Other developments on the agenda recommended for approval include plans by Riverside Housing Group for 28 homes on Prescot Road in Fairfield, as well as proposals from Proactive Property to build 12 apartments on land off Buckland Street in Aigburth.

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DID YOU MAKE A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON EMISSIONS? HAVE YOU PROMISED YOURSELF THAT THIS WILL BE THE YEAR YOU CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER AND GET ORGANISED? WELL JANUARY IS COMING TO A CLOSE AND WHILST YOU MAY HAVE KICKED OFF AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON IT’S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THOSE GOALS ON TRACK WE BRING YOU SOME TOP TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN EASILY KEEP UP POSITIVE CHANGES IN THE HOME RIGHT THROUGH THE YEAR

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After the Christmas period when most of us have had extra people in our houses, decorations in our already cluttered rooms and, depending on whether or not you have kids, a tonne of unnecessary yet extraordinarily expensive plastic tat that we now need to find storage for, it’s not surprising that decluttering becomes a goal for many of us. It needn’t be as difficult as you might think though.

TIP Set aside 10 minutes each day. Any major task often seems impossible because we’re all dealing with a lack of time.

From working to looking after the kids, dealing with family and generally trying to keep your head above water, few of us have a solid three hours every week to sort through the house.

By breaking the task down into 10 minutes each day you can make progress. At the start of the week, list which room or area you will work on each day.

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CUT CARBON EMISSIONS There’s never a bad time to cut carbon emissions in your home so January is as good a month as any to begin.

If you want to actually take some positive action this year rather than just lament at the damage to the planet there’s some simple steps you can take.

TIP Make one change each month. Start by reducing your thermostat, then next month make it your mission to get your property insulated if it’s not already.

The month after, vow to replace all the bulbs in your home with LEDs which are much more efficient than halogen lights. And so on.

“Viktor E Frankl, a psychiatrist and author of ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ suggests that if we have a strong enough ‘why’ to do something then we are more likely to reach our goal,” says coach and NLP practitioner Terry McCoy. “Do you have a strong enough ‘why’? If not then perhaps you could create one or review your reasons for wanting that particular outcome.”

Change your habits “To make changes in your lifestyle, you need to ‘let go’ of certain mindsets, thoughts and behaviours,” says Jaqui Temperley, managing director and coach at training company Veritas and Associates. “In a way, you have to say goodbye to old habits and change your mindset.

“We resist endings, and hope to skip them and go to creating new things.

Probably because endings cause pain/hard work so we skip/avoid them.

“The void between the old way and the new way is where you need to develop a plan and a support network to help you stick to your resolutions and achieve your goals.”

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Well, you can achieve that on a long term basis if you make some simple changes.

TIP Stationery! When you want to get organised stationery is your best friend.

It needn’t be fancy or expensive - this isn’t the first day back at school when pencil cases mattered. Just find a few binders and some dividers and spend an evening organising your bills and life paperwork into neat little sections.

Honestly, it’ll be more enjoyable than it sounds!

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SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES December is a weird month. We go through every other month knowing full well that by around the 21st we’re going to struggle until payday - and that’s from just paying for the necessities.

Yet December comes along and we’re all expected to find some miraculous money pot to cover the cost of Christmas too, meaning January is a lean, mean month.

If you’re tired of making ends meet and want to make 2018 the year you sort your money situation out, it can be done.

TIP Make a monthly budget. It sounds ridiculously simple but most financial advisers will tell you this is the first step to getting on top of your finances.

Make a spreadsheet of all of your outgoings and incomings so you have a clear idea of your available spends each month.

Then open a second bank account and when you get paid transfer the money that will be left over once your necessity payments are covered into this. If you only use this account for the rest of the month there’s no danger of you accidentally spending your rent!

“We need to pay attention to how our brain works,” says Temperley. “Every year, we create millions of new connections in our brains.

“Some of these hardwired connections show up as beliefs and habits; much of our daily routine becomes the norm and, in a way, ritualistic. We are faced with a need or desire to change and assume we can override years of hardwiring with a simple decision.

“Sadly, change does not come so easily. Focus and attention actually help create new wiring in the brain.”

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A well-known Greek restaurant chain could open a new branch on Lark Lane.

Christakis Georgiou, who runs two Christakis restaurants in the city, has had plans approved by Liverpool City Council to turn a former off-licence on the South Liverpool street into his latest eatery.

Christakis opened his first restaurant, Christakis Greek Taverna, on York Street in 1999 with Christakis Greek Restaurant following on Smithdown Road in 2012.

REVAMP FOR MEDJOOL Meanwhile in other Lark Lane food news, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant Medjool Bistro has announced that it’s to undergo a complete revamp.

In a social media post, the eatery revealed it’s shifting its focus onto “daytimes of breakfasts, brunches and homemade cakes” and “evenings of tapas, tasty small plates, beers, gins and wines”.

As well as the new menu Medjool, which will close for the reboot on 28 January, will be getting a new look and a new name.

RESTAURANT PLAN FOR ORNATE BOLD STREET OFFICE BUILDING An ornate office building on Bold Street is to become the site of a new restaurant or café.

The council has awarded planning permission to Dr A Sahab for a mixed-use development at 101-103 Bold Street – the former offices of Busi & Stephenson Ltd. Under Dr Sahab’s proposals, which also include six apartments, the restaurant/café will be spread across the building’s ground floor and basement.

Local architecture firm NS Architects, which worked on Mowgil’s two Liverpool restaurants, has designed proposals for the scheme.

ALLERTON Allerton Road, L18 Like many I’m sure, my response to 2018’s arrival has been to cut back on the indulgences I enjoyed throughout December, kick the booze for a month and start the year with good intentions of saving cash, eating healthily and keeping fit.

Fully aware that I’ll require lots of creative thinking and a bucket load of motivation if I’m to keep this ‘new year, new me’ strategy interesting enough to stick to, it was music to my ears that a new restaurant has opened in Liverpool promising healthy dishes packed with nutrition and flavour.

My dinner date and I made a special journey to the ever growing foodie hotspot that is Allerton Road to liven up our postfestive lull, and on arrival we found 109 Allerton to be a contemporary, relaxing haven from the bitterly cold outdoors. It definitely looks the part for its trendy South Liverpool location.

But what about the menu? Equipped with a pair of thirst-quenching soft drinks – San Pellegrino Aranciata (£1.85) in particular – we scoured the varied ‘dinner’ offering, served from 4-9pm each day.

With much talked about health ingredients littered across a diverse selection of fresh sounding dishes, which ranged from flatbreads to jambalaya and bowl food, the eatery certainly seemed to be living up to its promise on first impression of providing tasty food that’s good for you.

REVIEW BY NATASHA YOUNG We picked starters from the ‘small plates’ section, which includes a range of options suiting vegetarian, vegan and gluten free requirements. I chose the garlic mushrooms on sourdough and rocket (£5.95) while my dining partner picked the colourful grilled halloumi salad served with pomegranate, soy beans, chilli and sweet potato (£6.95).

Both were generously sized for a first course and my mushrooms were a real delight. They’d absorbed an abundance of garlicky flavour and came without the heavy breadcrumb coating I’d come to expect from garlic mushrooms, making for a lighter, more enjoyable dish.

For the main course, which had proven to be a tough choice, my partner settled on the aubergine stack (£8.95) – layers of aubergine stuffed with mushroom, spinach, sundried tomato, lentils, garlic and fresh mozzarella. After consulting with our attentive server on portion sizes, he added sweet potato wedges (£2.95) for good measure. It turned out to be a spot on decision as he found the meal to be an ideal portion.

Perhaps slightly more expensive than expected for a vegetable focused dish where a side order was required, the aubergine stack was nevertheless beautifully presented and delicious.

I decided to customise my

own 109 Superfood Bowl (£9.95), which allows you to choose two ‘greens’, two ‘colours’, two ‘seeds, nuts or berries’, one ‘carb’, one ‘cheese’ and a dressing from a list of ingredients. The concept is perfect for indecisive diners like me.

My bowl consisted of kale, asparagus, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sweet potato, crispy chicken and halloumi in a sesame and soy dressing, and what a hefty feast it was! I enjoyed the concoction of fresh vegetables and crunchy seeds along with halloumi prepared to perfection and made my way through the filling food bowl, embracing the mix of flavours and textures. The crispy chicken, however, came in a trio of chunky pieces on top of the dish which were perhaps a little too large, heavy and somewhat dry for my taste.

We rounded off the evening by sharing three scoops of sorbet (£4.95) – one mango, one lemon and one raspberry – and my other half enjoyed a raspberry and mint loose leaf tea (£2.40) on the side.

Light and fruity with just the right amount of sweetness, the palatecleansing dessert was a refreshing way to round off a meal which my partner and I agreed was perfect for a new year detox without compromising satisfaction.

Plenty of colour, texture and flavour packed our dishes, which were picked from an appealing menu.

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Keeping fit, they say, can elevate your mood. So why not elevate your body while you’re at it. The yoga craze that took over the world some years ago shows no sign of slowing down and in 2018 we’re taking it to new heights with aerial yoga.

Available at various studios across the city, including Liverpool Yoga Studio, aerial yoga involves the use of a fabric hammock which will support the weight of your body while you perform traditional yoga poses in mid-air.

If you find the gym boring and you’d rather walk on glass than go for a long run in this weather, this fun and family inclusive activity could be just the one for you.

No longer a PE activity for primary school or a weekend pastime for kids, trampolining is becoming a firm favourite in the fitness community and it’s not hard to see why.

There are organisations like Boogie Bounce, which has various classes across Merseyside and beyond, promising a ‘fab, fun, funky and fat burning experience’ with choreographed cardio workouts on a mini trampoline to some of the biggest songs in the charts.

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FITNESS HIGH ARE YOU GETTING BORED OF THE SAME OLD WORKOUTS AND MONOTONOUS GYM SESSIONS? FOR ALL YOUR GOOD INTENTIONS OF STAYING FIT AND HEALTHY IN IF YOU’RE NOT FEELING INSPIRED AND MOTIVATED YOU’RE FAR LESS LIKELY TO STICK TO THEM WORRY NOT THOUGH AS EACH NEW YEAR BRINGS A WEALTH OF NEW FITNESS TRENDS AND HEALTH CRAZES TO TRY OUT AND WE’VE RESEARCHED THE LOT OF THEM TO BRING YOU THOSE WE THINK ARE DESTINED TO DOMINATE THIS YEAR 32 Your Move

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DANCE IT OFF

Aqua aerobics is taking on a whole new lease of life in 2018 if fitness experts are to be believed.

From HIIT classes in swimming pools to aqua Zumba, health clubs across the country are stepping up their water-based activities with some fun new ideas.

One of the latest to see a surge in popularity is aqua running and leading the charge in Liverpool is Aqua Running International, located on Russell Street in the city centre, which has developed a ‘hydro buoyancy’ suit to be worn during the workout allowing anyone of any ability or age to take part.

According to industry insiders, 2018 is going to be the year we ditch the dumbbells, put on our dancing shoes and party our way to fit physiques.

Dance parties for fitness are becoming hugely popular all over the world and Liverpool is no exception.

Check out Movema, the dynamic world dance company, for some dance fitness classes with a difference.

DITCH THE GYM

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Are you feeling bad about taking out a gym membership for the ninth year running and still not actually making it in for a workout? Well you shouldn’t, you’re basically a trendsetter.

Yes, the fitness gurus claim this will be the year that home workouts explode thanks, in no small part, to the huge amount of apps available now offering everything from aerobics classes to exercises reminders and weight tracking.

No longer do we have to settle for fitness DVDs from reality stars and former soap actors if we want to work out in our own space. So ditch the gym membership (you were never going to use it anyway) and start searching the app store.

SWEAT IT OUT If all of the above activities sound a bit too, well, active for you then you’re going to love this one.

Infrared treatments are being lauded across the industry for their health benefits with experts claiming they can help with detoxification, weight loss and stress to name a few.

Luckily Liverpool is home to the UK’s first exclusive infrared sauna spa. With two locations (on Childwall Valley Road and Walton Vale), the Infrared Sauna Spa offers 30-minute sauna treatments with light therapy options and bluetooth speakers for the ultimate relaxation experience.

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he Go Liverpool guide is back and 2018 is in full swing, bringing another hefty helping of funpacked entertainment and attractions across the Liverpool City Region.

From theatre shows, exhibitions and live music to spectacular events at some of the city’s favourite landmarks, there’s something for everyone during February and March.

Plus we’ll make sure you don’t miss any of Liverpool’s biggest nights out with our Go Dance and Club Nights listings, and our latest Kids’ Pick section is filled to the brim with ideas to keep the little ones busy over the coming months.

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Welcome the arrival of 2018’s Year of the Dog and celebrate Chinese New Year with a crafty afternoon of activity for all the family.

Artist Juliet Staines will be on hand to lead the session from 1-4pm at the University of Liverpool attraction.

The event is free to attend and no booking is required.

The city centre arts hub welcomes the return of its popular Family Weekend.

Expect two days of creative fun led by Bluecoat artists and dancers from Liverpool Improvisation Collective, as the venue hosts activities inspired by its exhibitions and the history of the iconic building.

Activities are held between 1pm and 4pm on each of the two days.

TELETUBBIES LIVE

24 – 25 February, St Helens Theatre Royal

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po bring all the fun of their iconic TV series to the stage in their first ever theatre show, complete with brand new songs.

Look out for other familiar characters including Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby as the gang invites everyone to explore their magical world of Teletubbyland.

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19 February, Floral Pavilion Theatre

Who will come out on top in the Easter Bunny’s singing competition? Help Marty MacDonald, Henrietta the Hen and Professor Pinky choose a song for their entries.

Join in with the fun, songs and laughter down at the Chocolate Factory in this family show, providing perfect entertainment for two to seven-year-olds.

There’ll also be a chance to meet the Easter Bunny himself afterwards and every child will receive a free Easter treat.

There’ll be live music, puppetry, audience participation and laughs as this stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure comes to the Liverpool City Region.

Follow the story of crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len as they plot to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow, while the quiet Ladybird comes up with a plan of her own in this 55-minute show.

The production is recommended for children aged three and over.

FROM HAMELIN TO HOGWARTS

11 March, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall With help from 80 orchestra musicians, presenter Alasdair Malloy will share tales of Hamelin and Harry Potter, ‘The Lord of the Rings’, ‘Cat in the Hat’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and the ‘King’s New Clothes’ during this family concert.

Young attendees can also try out a variety of musical instruments from 30 minutes prior to the show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Instrument Petting Zoo.

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Cheese Fest, Mountford Hall Street food traders and artisan specialists will serve up some of the UK’s best cheeses alongside a bar and musical entertainment.

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Award-winning theatre company Simple8 brings to life E.M. Forster’s classic novel in this stage adaptation.

Frank Bruno MBE talks to comedian and entertainer Jed Stone about his boxing career.

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Beatles in India, The Beatles Story A two-year exhibition marking 50 years since The Beatles travelled to Rishikesh in India.

It’ll feature neverbefore-seen memorabilia, imagery and personal accounts.

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The Australian ‘Torn’ singer stops off in the city for one of a string of UK shows.

A trio of top shows from Birmingham’s international festival of performing arts are packaged up and brought to Liverpool in one evening of entertainment.

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24 Feb−03 Jun Kaleidoscope: Colour and Sequence in 1960s British Art, Walker Art Gallery This touring exhibition from the Arts Council Collection brings bold and colourful examples of British painting and sculpture.

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SisBis presents Mim Suleiman, Buyers Club In association with Africa Oyé, the afrobeat star performs a show to raise funds for women’s refugee charity MRANG.

Olympic, world and European stars of gymnastics go head to head to compete for top titles as the event returns to the city.

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Liverpool Comic Con, Exhibition Centre Liverpool ‘A-Team’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica’ actor Dirk Benedict will be among the special guests at this event for cosplay, sci-fi and comic book enthusiasts.

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Harvest Sun Promotions brings this American multiinstrumentalist, singer and songwriter to the Bold Street venue.

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The Glasgow band is back on the road, equipped with new album ‘In Your Own Sweet Time’.

A display of some of the most significant Viking treasure hoards ever discovered in Britain.

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9 FEBRUARY  28 OCTOBER, WORLD MUSEUM Tipped as a highlight of the Liverpool 2018 celebrations, this landmark exhibition will bring together more than 180 artefacts from museums across North West China’s Shaanxi Province.

More than half of the Chinese national treasures from the area, which was home to the First Emperor and his ancestors, have never been on show in the UK before.

Highlights of the exhibition, which spans almost 1,000 years, are set to include a life-size terracotta horse and other exquisite objects from the Emperor’s vast burial complex.

THE JUNGLE BOOK THEATRE

– FEBRUARY PLAYHOUSE An exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved family classic comes to the Liverpool stage.

Adapted by the Olivier Award-winning Jessica Swale, the show features live music created by Joe Stilgoe as it tells the coming-of-age story of man cub Mowgli – a boy raised by wolves in the jungle.

The touring production is directed by Max Webster and features a host of colourful characters and memorable songs.

Feast of Fire DISPLAY

MARCH – APRIL ST GEORGE’S HALL Venture into a magical land of fire, music and art as outdoor arts producers Walk the Plank bring a sensational spring celebration to the city.

The organisation, which was behind both the opening and closing celebrations of Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture year in 2008, marks the 10th anniversary by bringing spectacular fire-fuelled sculptural installations to the venue’s historic gardens.

Visitors can also expect a live performance soundtrack and artisan flaming food and drink.

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- FEBRUARY VARIOUS VENUES Four days of live music performances, masterclasses and workshops will bring a treat for jazz fans as the sixth annual Liverpool International Jazz Festival takes place.

James Taylor Quartet, Arun Ghosh, Get the Blessing and Soft Machine are among the names on this year’s line-up for the festival, which will predominantly be held at the Capstone Theatre at Liverpool Hope University.

Festivities will also move into the city centre as the Anti-Social Jazz Club brings after-events to Fredericks and Buyer’s Club.

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JOHN ROBINS: THE DARKNESS OF ROBINS 24 FEBRUARY, THE EPSTEIN THEATRE John Robins reflects on love and loss in his angst-ridden stand-up show, which picked up the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award at 2017’s Edinburgh Fringe.

Expect shouting, snarling and sneering as John attempts to grapple with life’s fall-outs during his UK tour, which is stopping off for a night at the Liverpool venue.

The acclaimed routine is the latest solo offering from the funnyman, who has also enjoyed huge radio and podcasting success with fellow stand-up star and Radio X sidekick Elis James.

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A new feature-length adaptation of the Beatrix Potter classic is set to hit the big screen complete with an all-star cast of voices.

James Corden brings the rebellious rabbit to life, and is joined by actors including Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley, Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne and Sam Neill.

Expect a hearty helping of animal magic for all the family to enjoy, as Peter attempts to sneak into a farmer’s vegetable garden.

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Mirror balls at the ready! The Slater Street bar dedicates a night to James Murphy, the record label he co-founded – DFA, and his hit record making band LCD Soundsytem.

Entry is free for the event, which takes place from 10pm through to 3am.

Friends Against Cancer Events brings another old school charity party with a jam-packed line-up to the Baltic Triangle venue.

Paul Bleasdale, Jeremy Healy and Lee Butler are just a few of the acts on the bill as the event takes over two rooms from 8pm until 4am.

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Celebrating five years of bringing some of the best names in house and techno to the city, Liverpool club night 303’s birthday party takes place from 2pm through to 4am.

The event is just the first in a year-long programme to mark the milestone and features artists including Guy J, Nick Warren and Henry Saiz to name a few.

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DJ Q is lining up a two-hour set within the surroundings of Liverpool’s 19th Century tunnel venue for this RAW event.

Book early to avoid disappointment as tickets are limited and the legendary act’s last RAW appearance was a speedy sell-out.

20/ Shadows presents Serum & Inja @ 24 Kitchen Street A 90-minute set from Serum & MC Inja leads the line-up for Shadows’ second 2018 instalment at 24 Kitchen Street.

Erkal b2b Ducci and Blackout Bass are also on the bill for the DnB, reggae and jungle night, which promises heavy beats and good vibes.

Tickets are available from £7 including booking fee, and the event gets underway from 10pm until 3am.

4/ Glow Party @ Hangar 34 A ‘glow artist’ will be on hand to provide neon facepaint, ensuring you look the part for this lively dance fitness session.

Get there early and don your brightest workout clothing for the 6-9pm Dance Fitness Glow Party, followed by a 9-11pm after party with DJ Chris Butler on the decks when the bar will be open.

17/ Fleetmac Wood: Sisters of the Moon Disco @ Constellations DJs Roxanne Roll and Smooth Sailing bring a hint of Glastonbury and Burning Man to the city’s Baltic Triangle, as they treat Constellations’ dance floor dwellers to a night of exclusive edits and remixes of Fleetwood Mac and the band members’ solo projects.

30/ ENRG presents Jon Hopkins, Joe Goddard, A Love From Outer Space @ Invisible Wind Factory This rescheduled event is not one to be missed as a line-up of big names including Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard gets the party underway from 10pm until 4am.

Tickets are priced £18.50 plus booking fee for the event at the Kazimier team’s north docklands venue.

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