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Sought after locatio n opposite Norris Green Park

3 & 4 bedroom homes ready to move into from only £109,995 with Help to Buy*.

We’re opposite Norris Green Park on Broad Lane, Liverpool L11 1AH. Show Homes and Marketing Suite open Thursday to Monday 10am - 5pm.

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Full purchase price £137,495.

*HELP TO BUY based on a 75% mortgage with a minimum 5% deposit contribution. New City Vision cannot give you any financial advice but can refer you to an Independent Financial Advisor. The maximum Equity Loan will be 20% of the purchase price. Prices and information believed to be correct at time of going to press and are subject to change without notice. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. On selected properties subject to status, legal completion, availability and access to the property. New City Vision terms and conditions apply and third party agents may be used where applicable. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Pictures shown may show additional items of specification that do not form part of the standard specification. For full details of special offers please see your sales executive.

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HELP TO BUY EVENT SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

3 BEDROOM HOMES PRICED FROM £239,995 OR £191,995 WITH HELP TO BUY** Computer generated image of the Glossop

Join us on Saturday 9th September 10am - 5pm at Aigburth Grange for our Help to Buy event and see how you could get moving into a brand new home with just a 5% deposit* Snap up the fantastic 3 bedroom semi-detached Glossop in this prime location and benefit from: • Stamp Duty Paid* • Carpets & Vinyl • Turf to rear garden

Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 9PG

0845 250 8677 email: aigburthgrange.sales@elan-homes.co.uk or visit elan-homes.co.uk

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HOMES YOU’LL LOVE INSIDE OUT

Images are representative only and may include optional upgrades please speak to Sales Executive for full details. **Help to Buy eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan of up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price (based on the open market value). Applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings and any deposit where required. Applicants must obtain their conventional mortgage from a Qualified Lending Institution. For the first five years there is no fee charged on the equity loan component. At the start of year six a fee is collected of 1.75% of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan, the annual fee of 1.75% will be uplifted by RPI + 1% p.a. The loan must be repaid after 25 years or earlier if you sell your home whereby the repayment sum will reflect up to 20% of the market value of the property at the time the property is sold or remortgaged. First house rates only*. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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EDITOR’S LETTER It’s that time of year again - Liverpool’s universities are preparing to welcome another intake of students to start the new term. As both freshers and returning students arrive to start studying, our latest issue is packed with top tips, offers and a guide to the city’s bars, restaurants, shops and attractions. From kitting out new accommodation on a budget to finding the coolest hangouts to spend time outside of lectures, Your Move will have students settled into this vibrant city in no time. And now that Liverpool’s Clipper team has set sail, we catch up with skipper Lance Shepherd to find out what lies ahead on the gruelling expedition. Plus charity Housing People, Building Communities celebrates 15 years of helping people onto the property ladder in Liverpool through its ‘sweat equity’ initiative and discusses future plans.

NATASHA YOUNG Editor

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06 Market Highlights Homes to light up the darker autumn and winter nights

44 ON THE COVER Talent in the City Skipper Lance Shepherd on leading Liverpool’s Clipper team around the world 47 Food & Drink We put the new menu at Salt Dog Slim’s to the test

25 News Redrow prepares to unveil show home at latest Summerhill Park phase

48 ON THE COVER Liverpool Student Guide As 2017’s intake of students arrives in the city, we round up the best bars, shops and attractions

32 Hot Topic Housing People, Building Communities celebrates its 15th anniversary

54 Streetlife Top events and entertainment for the coming weeks

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THE NIGHTS WILL SOON BE DRAWING IN BUT THESE STUNNING HOMES ARE LIGHT AND BRIGHT ALL YEAR ROUND

£ 1 4 9 , 95 0 THE AVENUE, NORRIS GREEN, L11 This relaxing living room looks bright and luxurious as it blends soft golden and dusky pink tones with white walls and warming natural wooden features. Discreet storage and a wall mounted television enhance the airy and spacious look of the room, which is set within the threebedroom, newly built ‘Ellesmere’ style property.

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£147,5 0 0 DUKES TERRACE, LIVERPOOL, L1 Light, bright and beautifully presented, this duplex apartment is given a fresh look with its simple décor. Artwork and plants add character to the vibrant open space, which features wood effect laminate flooring. A dining area leads to two bedrooms and a family shower room on the ground floor of the home, which is overlooked by a living area, fully fitted kitchen and walk-in storage cupboard. The home is for sale on a 75% Shared Ownership basis.

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MARKET HIGHLIGHTS

£240 ,0 0 0 HILLFOOT AVENUE, HUNTS CROSS, L25 Neutrally painted exposed brickwork helps lighten this bedroom – one of four within the property - in a subtle, stylish way. Meanwhile mirrored built-in wardrobes open up the compact room and make the most of the space provided. Bold, striking bed covers liven up the chic, minimalist décor and white furniture, which is also complemented by a burst of natural light through the large window.

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Calderstones Road, Calderstones, L18

Offers Over £310,000

Booker Avenue, Calderstones, L18

Offers Over £375,000

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£179,950 The Gallery

£199,500 Hatton Gardens

Three Bedroom Apartment Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen Secure Car Parking Space EPC - C

This modern and extremely well presented three bedroom apartment is offered for sale in The Gallery

Three Bedroom Apartment Additional Study Room Secure Allocated Parking EPC - C

£93,000

£82,500

£74,000

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this spacious duplex apartment situated in the ever popular Hatton Gardens Development.

£110,000

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Haigh Street

One Park West

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Westminster Chambers

Epworth Street

Hamilton House

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£159,950

£162,500

£195,000

£207,500

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Princes Dock

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£625pcm Regency Chambers

£875pcm Waterloo Warehouse

A one bedroom apartment located conveniently for easy access to city centre amenities. The apartment is fully furnished to a high standard with fully fitted kitchen.

Open plan living/dining/kitchen area. Modern specification throughout with good size double bedroom and bathroom. A lift is available from the upper-ground floor.

£575pcm

City Residential are very pleased to be offering this large two bedroom duplex apartment. It is available on a fully furnished basis and must be viewed to fully appreciate

the spacious accommodation on offer. The property boasts feature exposed brickwork, views across Waterloo Dock and a secure allocated parking space. A lift is available.

£600pcm

£625pcm

The Sidings

Circle 109

The Collegiate

Orleans House

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Unfurnished Central Location

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking

Studio Apartment Fully Furnished Brand New Development

£700pcm

£675pcm

£650pcm

£700pcm

The Reach

Sovereign Chambers

City Quay

Westminster Chambers

One Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Includes Parking

Two Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Central Location

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Lets Unity Building L3 £1,400pcm • • • • •

West Tower L3 £1,400 pcm

Two Bedroom Furnished 21st Floor Allocated Parking EPC D

Princes Dock L1 £950pcm • • • • •

2 Bedroom apartment Furnished 10th Floor Parking EPC C

• Two Bedrooms • Furnished • 24th Floor • No Parking • EPC B

West Tower L3 £1,200pcm

• Two Bedrooms • Furnished • No parking • EPC B

Park Lane Plaza L1 £1,200pcm

Orchard Cottages L25 £1,000pcm

Unity Building L3 £975pcm

• Two Bedroom Penthouse • Furnished • 6th Floor • Parking • EPC D

• Two Bedrooms • Private Parking • Secure Gated Access • Awaiting EPC

• Two Bedrooms • Furnished • 3rd Floor • Parking • EPC C

Unity Building L3 £950pcm

Princes Dock L3 £950pcm

Unity Building L3 £925pcm

• Two Bedroom • Furnished • Ground floor • Parking • EPC D

• 2 Bedroom Apartment • 10th Floor • Secure Parking • Fully Furnished • EPC C

• 2 Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Furnished • 1st Floor • No parking • EPC D

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Lettings Adler Way L3 £750pcm • • • • •

Portside House L1 £850pcm

Two bedroom Furnished 5th floor No parking EPC B

Harley Building L3 £725pcm • • • • •

Two Double Bedroom Apartment Furnished Upper ground floor No parking EPC E • Two double bedrooms • Furnished • 7th Floor • No Parking • EPC D

Archbishops House £900pcm

St Pauls Square L3 £895pcm

Unity Building L3 £875pcm

• 2 Bedrooms • New Refurbished • Unfurnished • Off Road Parking • EPC Awaiting.

• 2 Bedroom apartment • Furnished • 1st Floor • Parking • EPC D

• Two double bedrooms • Furnished • 1st Floor • No parking • EPC B

Bereys Building L3 £795pcm

• Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment • 1st floor • Furnished • No parking • EPC D

Unity Building L3 £725pcm

• One Bedroom • Furnished • 7th floor • No parking • EPC B

The Reach L3 £550pcm

• One bedroom apartment • Furnished • 4th Floor • No parking • EPC C

Central Gardens L1 £795pcm

• Two Double Bedrooms • Furnished • 4th floor • No parking • EPC C

Tower Building £550pcm

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£595,000 Torrington Road L19 • Five Bedroom Detached Property • Three fully fitted Bathrooms • Well Presented Throughout NEW

£499,950 The Old Quarry L25 • Four Bedroom Detached • Driveway for Off Road Parking, Garage • Rear Garden Not Overlooked

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£379,950

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Little Acres, Acrefield Road L26 • Two Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Fantastic Location • Sizable Reception Rooms

Stone House Cottage, Yew Tree Road L18 • Beautifully Presented Two Bedroom Cottage • Fantastic Location • View Today!

£495,000

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Garston Old Road L19 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Original Features • NO CHAIN

Layton Road L25 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Modern Throughout • Great Location

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Hunts Cross Avenue L25 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Large Plot and Detached Garage • NO CHAIN

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Clover Avenue L26 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Detached Garage • Well Presented Throughout

Tavington Road L26 • Five Bedroom Detached Property • Quiet Location • Immaculate Gardens

Grassington Crescent L25 • Extended Three Bedroom Semi • South Facing Garden • NO CHAIN

REDUCED

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Hillfoot Avenue L25 • Three Bedroom Extended Semi • Beautifully Presented • Rear Garden Not Overlooked REDUCED

Linkside Road L25 • Three Bedroom Extended Semi • Front and Rear Gardens • NO CHAIN NEW

£95,000

£159,950 North Manor Way L25 • Three Bedroom Mid Terrace • NO CHAIN • Ideal for Investors

Woolton Road L15 • Two Bedroom Apartment • NO CHAIN • Ideal Investment property

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NEWS HOUSEBUILDER’S INITIATIVE TO EASE BUYERS’ MOVING COSTS Home buyers could be given a helping hand onto the property ladder as developer St. Modwen Homes gets a new initiative underway.

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REDROW TO UNVEIL NEW SUMMERHILL PARK SHOW APARTMENT Housebuilder Redrow is set to unveil a new show apartment at the latest phase of its Summerhill Park development. Named Kings Court, the phase comprises two three-storey buildings which each contain 15 two-bedroom apartments and offer a choice of three different layouts. The new ‘C-type’ show apartment will feature a spacious kitchen, lounge and dining area as well as two-double bedrooms and a bathroom with a separate bath and shower cubicle. Prospective buyers will be able to view the two-bedroom property from 10am on 23 September. Claire Jarvis, sales director for

Redrow Homes (Lancashire), says: “We’re delighted to mark the start of this new phase with the show apartment opening, which gives people a chance to see inside one of the latest properties, which are ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers and buy-to-let investors.” The wider Summerhill Park development is a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes located within walking distance of Broadgreen station and situated close to the end of the M62. Apartment prices are expected to start in the region of £125,000.

The housebuilder is contributing £1,000 towards purchasers’ legal and removal fees during September to alleviate the financial pressures of moving. The initiative is available to buyers for selected plots at St. Modwen’s Radley Park development in St Helens. A landscaped garden package, flooring and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom are also being included in the price of a range of properties at the site to enhance the affordability of home buying. Bev Hall, sales and marketing director at St. Modwen Homes, says: “At St. Modwen Homes we understand that for many people saving for a deposit is just the beginning and the cost of moving can quickly start to add up.” The selection of three and four-bedroom homes are also available through the government-backed Help to Buy scheme. For more information or to book an appointment at Radley Park’s marketing suite and show homes, call 0844 243 4504.

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Land opportunities at property auction Some prime plots of Liverpool land will go under the hammer at the next Sutton Kersh property auction. The Merseyside auctioneer, which has sold more than 440 lots in 2017, is expecting plenty of property developers through the door at The Crowne Plaza on 14 September.

The Coltart Road lot has planning permission for 12 three-bedroom homes

Cathy Holt, associate director at Sutton Kersh, says: “We have raised £27 million since the start of the year and have an average of 80% success rate at auction – this is over the national average.” Alongside numerous properties, seven plots of land are also up for sale, many with planning consent for various possible developments. They include a parcel of land on Boswell Street which has full planning permission to build a three-bedroom town house with front and rear gardens. The site has a guide price of £25,000. In Woolton, a small parcel of land along Gladstone Street is also on offer and is thought to be suitable for a number of uses including a garden and off-road parking. It has a guide price of £2,000. Meanwhile a large plot of land on Coltart Road in Liverpool will also be up for grabs and comes with planning permission to build 12 three-bedroom houses. The lot has a guide price of £200,000. For more information on the auction call 0151 207 6315.

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NEWS EXPERTS ON HAND AT HELP TO BUY EVENT Prospective home buyers can gain Help to Buy advice during a special event in South Liverpool this weekend.

Elan is hosting a Help to Buy event at Aigburth Grange

Elan Homes will have a host of experts on hand at its Aigburth Grange development on 9 September to assist house hunters with the government-backed scheme, which has so far helped more than 120,000 people reduce the initial cost of buying a home. Elan’s sales executives will be accompanied by representatives from Plus Dane - the North West’s Help to Buy agent - plus financial advisors from RSC New Homes at the Aigburth Road site. Marie Morris, sales director for Elan Homes in the North, says: “Help to Buy equity loans have been available for more than four years, but there’s still some uncertainty about the scheme. To help make things simple for buyers we decided to host a Help to Buy event. “It will be a real one-stop shop for people who want to use the equity loan scheme with experts on hand to answer questions, assess buyers’ finances and guide them through the purchase process.” For more information call 0845 250 8677.

GROWTH FOR HOUSEBUILDER AS DEVELOPMENTS PROGRESS Liverpool-based housebuilder Delph Estates is experiencing a period of rapid growth and expansion around the North West. The firm, which recently extended its brand beyond the estates and construction arms by opening a new Delph Interiors showroom in West Derby Village, is also said to be receiving “high” interest from homebuyers at its forthcoming Childwall development. The area’s Vicarage Gardens is due for completion at the end of the year, creating a four-bedroom and a five-bedroom home within a gated plot. The properties will boast a range of features including underfloor heating throughout, Duravit and Hansgrohe bathroom furniture and fittings, and home automation to control lighting heating, music, video, data and security. As Delph Estates also looks for further development opportunities to continue building on its success, it is also said to have “a couple of other sites in and around Liverpool under offer”. Meanwhile, the developer is looking to begin work on the residential redevelopment of two Chester barns in the coming weeks to create luxury homes. For further information contact Delph Estates on info@delphestates.co.uk.

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NEWS Early demand for new Roby housing development

Stoneleigh Park is to be Forth Homes’ latest project

NEW HOUSING SCHEME LINED UP FOR CROSBY A new Crosby development has been announced by Liverpool City Region-based housebuilder Forth Homes. A Roby Nook show home will soon be unveiled

A new Roby housing development has prompted early interest from buyers as progress is made on site. Three of the six large family homes being built at the Roby Nook scheme on Station Road have already been reserved, and further demand is expected when a show home is launched. The display property for the collection of four-bedroom houses, which are situated in an electronically gated cul-de-sac, is due to be unveiled in around six weeks’ time. David Mahony of Hope Street Properties, which is behind the

project, says: “There has already been a lot of interest in the development through our agents and we’re looking forward to showing the homes off. “People are waiting to see the show home and we’re anticipating that there’ll be a lot of further interest once it has been revealed.” The Roby Nook scheme, which was initially brought to the market around four weeks ago, is due for completion by the end of 2017. The properties’ features include a choice of fitted kitchens and fully landscaped and turfed gardens. For more information call 0151 708 6544.

Stoneleigh Park will incorporate eight four-bedroom executive family homes within a private gated community and is due for completion early next year. Two designs will be available at the scheme, including two of the larger ‘Blake’ style properties and six of the ‘Milton’ house type from Forth Homes’ signature range. All of the homes will feature off-road parking, a garage and gardens along with bespoke contemporary kitchens and bathroom fittings with Porcelanosa tiles. A spokesperson for Forth Homes says: “Crosby is a popular residential area, well known for all it has to offer the modern family such as its great range of highly rated schools, a beach and waterfront, shops, bars, restaurants and local amenities.” House hunters are now being invited to register their interest in the properties, with early reservations enabling buyers to tailor some aspects of the new homes. The houses will be available through the government-backed Help to Buy initiative. For more information contact Forth Homes on 0151 909 3007.

COUNTRYSIDE OFFERS ‘SPECTACULAR’ SCHEME FOR HOUSE HUNTERS Liverpool City Region house hunters are being offered help to kit out their new houses through a new Countryside scheme. The housebuilder is rolling out its ‘Spectacular’ campaign at its developments across the region, which will see it equip properties with a range on interior features. Properties at sites such as Goddard Chase and Queen Mary Place will come complete with fixtures and fittings including integrated fridge-freezers, double ovens and a varied selection of worktop and cabinet styles. The features are in addition to digital

intruder alarms, exterior lighting, a 1.8-metre timber fence between properties and landscaped front gardens and turfed rear gardens. Martina Collins, regional sales and marketing director at Countryside, says: “Each aspect of our home design process has been carefully crafted based on customer feedback. “From clever space planning to high quality finishes, we’ve got it all covered as part of our new ‘Spectacular’ initiative.” For more information about new Countryside homes in the Liverpool City Region visit www.countrysideinspire.co.uk.

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RESERVE TODAY TO MOVE IN FROM SEPTEMBER 2017 Help to Buy (HTB) Forth Homes are help to buy approved developers. Help to buy prices represent 80% of the full purchase price shown. Help to Buy purchases are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings and deposit where required. Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan of up to 20% of the market price, interest free for the first 5 years. At the start of year six a fee of 1.75% is payable on the equity loan, which rises annually by RPI inflation plus 1%. Only available on selected properties in England. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Terms and conditions apply. Please speak to your financial advisor for full details. Prices and details correct at time of distribution. Some images may be for illustration purposes only. Please speak to a Forth Homes sales advisor for more information.

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LIVERPOOL-BASED CHARITY HOUSING PEOPLE BUILDING COMMUNITIES HPBC IS YEARS OLD THIS YEAR AND HAVING FINALLY COMPLETED ITS FIRST COMMUNITY-LED LOW-COST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN GRANBY TOXTETH IS NOW LOOKING AHEAD TO FUTURE PROJECTS YOUR MOVE CAUGHT UP WITH REVEREND CANON DR SHANNON LEDBETTER FOUNDER AND CHAIR OF HPBC TO FIND OUT WHAT THE CHARITY HAS ACHIEVED – AND WHAT’S NEXT

DR SHANNON LEDBETTER founder and chair, HPBC

Can you tell us a bit about the history of the charity? We celebrated our launch in 2002 during the ‘twin beams’ one-year commemoration event for 9/11. At that time we were known as Liverpool Habitat for Humanity. The Liverpool Roman Catholic Archdiocese had generously donated 2.2 acres of land in Granby Toxteth where we proposed to build 32 homes “built by the people, for the people” in order to fulfill the charity’s vision to build good quality, affordable homes and create a diverse and loving community. Although the model of using volunteers, trainees, corporate giving and the home partners themselves to build was challenging and many thought it was “crazy”, the rewards have far outweighed the difficulties we have encountered. The story of the charity can be told through the many partners who have supported us, the Archdiocese, Liverpool City Council, local, regional and national businesses, colleges and universities, community groups, housing associations and the countless individuals from literally across the globe, who each contributed significantly to creating what is now the Housing People, Building Communities ‘family’. An integral part of our history has been those board and staff members who have been on the ground dealing with the many challenges and highlights we have faced. I am grateful to them all. We’ve also had good support from local media organisations, not least Your Move magazine, which made us the beneficiary of one of its property award ceremonies in our very early days, donating £5,000, and has continued to support us ever since. When the charity was formed in 2002, what was the primary aim? The primary aim is two-fold. Firstly, to help provide one of the most important human needs a safe and affordable home for families who otherwise would not be able to afford to purchase one of their own. Equally important is the model and ethos of bringing people from every walk of life and background to work together alongside the future homeowners, who put in their ‘sweat equity’ by helping to build their own home and those of their neighbours.

What challenges have you faced in the last 15 years? There have been many challenges, including the more conventional ones that all housebuilders face within the industry itself, i.e. the various codes and regulations, plus increasing costs of materials and subcontracted labour. However, while the greatest value is our model it is also our greatest challenge. Fifteen years ago when I was first gathering support for the project I had a lot of explaining to do - build houses with volunteers and a significant amount of donations? Many thought I was having a laugh, but the underlying principles must have intrigued people because our wide network of support meant that with each challenge we were able to access the appropriate assistance and together meet those challenges. Along with the people who will eventually live in the homes you also have many volunteers who won't be living in one of the properties. Why do you think the project resonates so much with people and makes them want to help? People are fundamentally good and want to contribute to society. Most people want to feel like they are making a difference and helping to improve the lives of others. Whether you volunteer for a day or more regularly, helping to build homes for people is a tangible way to build lives and communities. It’s also been a great way for students, graduates, apprentices, the unemployed, people with mental health issues and ex-offenders to get valuable work experience or to help them back onto their feet. How difficult is it to get materials donated? It’s a case of selling the vision. We’ve had a lot of fantastic businesses who get it immediately and want to support and partner with us, people like Wienerberger, B&Q and Wickes, for example, to name just a few. With others it is more of a challenge to explain the need and how their input can make a difference to the charity, but also to show them how positive giving back is for their business. What's next for the charity? We are in the advanced stages of planning a very exciting new project in Liverpool which we are eager to tell everyone about. We hope to be in a position to make an announcement on or close to our 15th anniversary, which is 11 September. We can't wait to welcome volunteers and other organisations and businesses, as we demonstrate once again how HPBC is building homes by and for the community. We’ll make sure Your Move readers are among the first to know.

YOUR MOVE SPOKE TO SOME OF THE GRANBY RESIDENTS TO FIND OUT HOW HOUSING PEOPLE BUILDING COMMUNITIES HAS HELPED THEM “The idea that I could use the only thing I have – my energy – as a resource, that my own ‘sweat equity’ could get me a stake in my own home, was a godsend. I work hard but have not been able to save enough for a deposit, but because of this scheme I now own my own home and have improved my life and that of my family.”

– JOYCE MSISKA social worker

“I used to rent because I couldn’t afford to buy my own home, but I found out about the special scheme where I could swap 500 hours of work on my home for £10,000, and that meant I could finally do it. Doing my ‘sweat equity’ meant I met the neighbours before I moved in and it feels like I’m part of a community.”

– PALOMA LINAZA

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“When I moved to Liverpool 12 years ago to do a course and start a new career it would have been a great time to get a mortgage, but as a student I couldn’t do it. Since then Liverpool has boomed and so have the property prices. This was the best chance we had of getting a house, and we could really take ownership of our own home and neighbourhood by working together to build it.”

– KIERAN BOHAN

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“As soon as I started working I wanted to own a home of my own but it just wasn’t possible to save a deposit while paying rent. When I first heard of the opportunity to help build my own home it sounded like a ‘Grand Designs’ kind of dream and I never thought it would be possible, but it turns out it was. Not only do I own my own home but I helped to build it too – and I built it with my neighbours. It’s an amazing project and I’d love to see more of them around the UK.”

– HANNAH ANDERSON youth worker

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I N T E R V I E W

W I T H

L A N C E

S H E P E R D

“ IT’S THE BIGGEST THING YOU CAN DO AS A SEMIPROFESSIONAL SAILOR. ”

CHALLENGE TAKING CHARGE OF A FT YACHT DURING A GRUELLING ROUND THE WORLD RACE IS BOUND TO THROW UP A FEW CHALLENGES BUT ATTEMPTING A MAMMOTH -MILE EXPEDITION WITH A TEAM OF AMATEURS… THAT'S GOING TO BE TOUGH OVER THE NEXT MONTHS THAT’S EXACTLY THE SCENARIO FACING SKIPPER LANCE SHEPHERD A FORMER ROYAL MARINE AS HE TAKES ON THE ILLUSTRIOUS CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE NOW THAT THE LIVERPOOL HAS SET SAIL WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE CAPTAIN TO FIND OUT HOW HE PLANS TO TACKLE SUCH A UNIQUE TEST

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TALENT IN THE CITY

INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE SAUNDERS What is it that attracted you to this race and made you want to take part? Well it’s the biggest thing you can do as a semiprofessional sailor other than being picked for something like the Volvo Ocean Race which draws the ‘rockstar’ sailors. It's the biggest achievement you can reach as an instructor by taking a group of nonprofessional sailors around the world. I’ve sailed to most places but never joined up in a single trip so it’s exciting to be doing a full circumnavigation. How much of a challenge will it be to look after a novice crew for 11 months at sea? It will be pretty tough although the sailing side of things should be quite straightforward. We’re going to have our challenges in the Southern Ocean, the North Pacific and the adverse weather conditions, but I think the biggest challenge is going to be looking after the people. They’re from all different walks of life and different age groups, and they’ve all got different agendas around what they want to get out of the race. Living in close confides for such a long period of time there is bound to be conflict so managing that is going to be a challenge. Do you think your background in the Royal Marines will help you deal with being thrown together with a random group of people? Yes, it’s not something I haven’t done before but with [the Marines] you’ve got the military background and a kind of given authority whereas with this it’s an earned authority so you’ve got to win their confidence. At the end of the day they are effectively paying for the experience so you’ve got to deliver that experience – you can’t just tell them what to do, you’ve got to get them engaged and make them feel valued and part of the team. How did you get picked to lead the team on this once-in-a-lifetime journey? The application process is particularly rigorous. For every race, which is biennial, there are about 300 applicants who want to skipper a team. It starts by discounting those who simply don't have the qualifications or the experience. Then it moves on to a series of trials which include evaluations at sea to test your sailing ability. Eventually I was shortlisted and made it through to the final 12. What are the biggest challenges a race like this will give you? The biggest one is going to be the weather. Next it’s probably the food and water. We have to make our water as we go around because we simply can’t carry enough for 22 people over six weeks.

We have a water maker which needs managing and that produces around seven litres an hour so we really need to look after that or we’re going to run out of fresh water very quickly. After that it's the people – making sure there are no conflicts on board, managing sleep and all that sort of thing.

“ THE NORTH PACIFIC

Do you know where you may encounter bad weather or is it a case of wait and see? We already know we’re going to get a mix of good and bad weather due to when the race is taking place. The Southern Ocean, which we will pass through during three legs from Uruguay across to Cape Town and then along the bottom of Australia, is particularly notorious - that will be quite rough. Also the North Pacific is infamous for its weather with anything up to gale 10 force hurricanes possible. It really depends on what Mother Nature wants to throw at you. It's a matter of having to deal with it, get the right sail plan, manage the crew to work through that and change the watch systems so that the crew is only on deck for 20 minutes at a time because of the extreme cold and bad weather. The skipper is responsible for the boat in its entirety so that includes managing the crew and managing the route around the weather to achieve that slingshot effect off the high and low pressures.

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Have you ever had to face similarly rough conditions at sea yourself? Yes, once when I was doing a delivery down to Barcelona from the UK we got caught up in a gale 10 going round Cape Trafalgar. It was a little bit scary but the boat was well found, the crew was good and we just pushed on through. Is there a chance the Liverpool 2018 team could win this? There is! We’ve got as good a chance as anybody. The skippers have been working together now for almost 12 months – cross-fertilising each other with knowledge and sailing skills. There’s not one skipper who stands head and shoulders above the rest. I’d like to win it. There’s the old adage that two boats going in the same direction is a race but I’m sure all of the skippers want to win as well as hopefully making lifelong friends and enjoying the experience of sailing around the world.

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IS INFAMOUS FOR ANYTHING UP TO GALE 10 FORCE HURRICANES POSSIBLE. IT REALLY DEPENDS ON WHAT MOTHER NATURE WANTS TO THROW AT YOU. ”

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NEWS

MARCO PIERRE WHITE HEADING FOR PULLMAN Marco Pierre White is due to bring a new seafood restaurant to the Pullman Liverpool hotel in November. Wheeler’s of St. James’s will be the second UK restaurant to open under the Wheeler’s brand, which was originally established in 1856. Oysters are set to be a signature of the 120-cover eatery, which will also incorporate ‘Marco twists’ into its menu such as lobster macaroni with black truffle. Pullman Liverpool opened in 2016 next to ACC Liverpool, and this restaurant partnership is said to be the first of its kind between the hotel chain and the celebrity chef ’s franchise company, Black and White Hospitality.

NEW COFFEE SHOP PLAN FOR BOLD STREET Plans have been put forward to create a coffee shop in the basement of Bold Street’s Soho’s building. According to an application to Liverpool City Council for prior approval, the proposed new addition would be a “small café selling coffee and fresh food heated paninis with a prohibition against any fried food”. Soho’s is also home to the Dig Vinyl record store as well as a clothing retailer on the ground floor.

SPOOKY BALL TO RAISE WHITECHAPEL FUNDS A freaky feast of food, drinks and entertainment will be served up in Alma De Cuba next month – all in the name of charity. Signature Living’s spectacular Halloween Ball will take place on 26 October with an aim of raising at least £50,000 for The Whitechapel Centre. Canapés and drinks are included in the £55 ticket price for the fancy dress event, for which attendees are asked to dress as an iconic celebrity. There’ll also be star guests and entertainment from a still to be named headline performer and a DJ, as well as the likes of a fortune teller and a sinister wheel of fortune. For more details visit www.whitechapelball.com.

SALT DOG SLIM’S

Seel Street, L1

Having never stepped foot in popular nightspot Salt Dog Slim’s the launch of its new American-inspired hotdog and cocktail menu presented me with as good an excuse as any to finally check it out. After arriving at the Seel Street venue for our early evening date, my dining partner and I were shown to a cosy window booth and given the chance to study a menu which surely featured some of Liverpool’s most imaginatively titled items. Before we ordered, our waitress placed a handful of multi-coloured markers on our table and in keeping with the dive bar vibe encouraged us to make our mark on the graffiti-ridden wall behind us. As I wracked my brain for something remotely witty to write our waitress was back to take our orders. She suggested kicking things off with a pair of cocktails and was particularly complementary about the Castro vs Vader (£7.50) - Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, blue liquer, lime, sugar and coke. I was sold and pleased to find my choice resembled the irresponsible older brother of the mixed slush drink you once might have sampled at the Hollywood Bowl. The taste wasn't far off either, which was good news.

REVIEW BY LAWRENCE SAUNDERS My partner went for a slightly classier option with the White Cove Daiquiri (£7.50) - rum, pomegranate syrup, egg white, lime and velvet falernum. As we’d just returned from a week in Italy, the summery beverage conjured up welcome recent memories of lazy afternoons spent on the beach. Hot dog time and considering I’m a sucker for the American classic and it’s what Slim’s has become famous for, I was eager to get my hands on one. Being partial to a gimmicky name my eyes were immediately drawn to Le Big Mac (£6.50) which came with white onion, lettuce, cheese slices, cheese sauce, Big Mac sauce, chopped pickle and meat crumb. Presentation-wise the frank certainly looked the part but unfortunately the taste just wasn't there. It was a similar story with my partner’s orientalinspired Lo Pan (£7), topped with Sui Mai, Char Sui sauce, chilli and spring onion. The Sui Mai were great but again the sausage itself had more in common with the children’s party tinned variety than it really should have. Moving on and fans of the

2004 comedy ‘Anchorman’ would have appreciated my date’s next cocktail choice. Served in an authentic school milk carton, Milk Was a Bad Choice (£8.50) vodka, amaretto, Patron XO Café, milk and cream - was a real treat. After some extra assistance getting the carton open from the bar staff, my partner realised, unlike Ron Burgundy, she had in fact made the right choice and happily slurped away. Save the best till last they say, and that was certainly the case here at Slim’s with my second cocktail, Hobo Punch (£7.50) – gin, Buckfast Tonic Wine and tropical flavours. Served in a 50cl whisky bottle covered with a brown paper bag, this Um Bongo moonshine-like drink was a revelation and one I’ll definitely be heading back to try again. The cocktails really were the stars of the show at Slim’s. When it came to the hot dogs I’m afraid it was more bar snack than ballpark favourite. Don't get me wrong; I would happily wolf down several of these wieners on a night out but as an early evening main course it didn't get past first base.

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A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR DAWNS AND THE CITY’S UNIVERSITIES PREPARE TO WELCOME A FRESH BATCH OF STUDENTS EAGER TO SAMPLE EVERYTHING LIVERPOOL HAS TO OFFER WITH THIS IN MIND YOUR MOVE HAS PUT TOGETHER ITS OWN HANDY GUIDE TO THE CITY’S BEST BARS SHOPS ATTRACTIONS AND MORE WHICH WILL HELP KEEP OUR NEW ARRIVALS BUSY WELL INTO NEXT SEMESTER

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A P R O P ER PICTURES Woolton Picture House - Mason Street, L25 Nevermind the multiplex; this is a proper pictures - ice cream, plush velvet seats, just the one big screen and an intermission. Located in the heart of the quaint Woolton Village, the Art Deco cinema was built in 1927 and in 2009 was named by the Guardian as one of the best places to watch films in the country. If you really like it you can hire out Liverpool’s oldest independent cinema all for yourself and enjoy a personal screening of your favourite movie. 48 Your Move

FOOTBALL CRAZY

CITY CENTRE S AN CT U ARY

Shenanigans - Tithebarn Street, L1

Kazimier Garden - Seel Street, L1

With the sad demise of Irish students’ favourite watering hole Pogue Mahone, Shenanigans is one of the few pubs where you can still catch all the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) action, as well as every big rugby, football and tiddlywinks match you could ever wish to see. Conveniently located a stone’s throw from LJMU’s Avril Robarts Library and several student digs, Shenanigans also happens to serve up arguably the best pint of Guinness in the city and hosts regular live music evenings. Oh and if that wasn't enough, it’ll soon have its own roof terrace – seriously, what more do you want?

When popular venue The Kazimier closed its doors in Wolstenholme Square to make way for a multi-million pound regeneration scheme many were relieved the Kazimier Garden didn’t go with it too. L1’s uber-cool garden is still going strong offering patrons an enchanting oasis in the middle of town in which to enjoy a drink, a bite to eat and plenty of quality live music. Undoubtedly one of the finest places in Liverpool to while away a summer’s afternoon, the garden’s charms are equally as potent in the winter months when the Seel Street space resembles an Alpine ski resort with roaring fires, sparkling fairy lights and goblets of mulled cider.

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STUDENT GUIDE TO LIVERPOOL

RAZZLE-DAZZLE

A M OOCH UP THE LANE

VINYL REVIVAL

The Blue Angel - Seel Street, L1

Keith’s Wine Bar - Lark Lane, L17.

Cult Vinyl - Grand Central Hall, Renshaw Street, L1

If you haven’t sampled a ‘Fat Frog’ or woke up to find your brand new trainers stewing in a thick coating of ‘Raz juice’ then are you really even a student? We’re not too sure. Venture down to this legendary Seel Street venue on a Monday night for bargain drinks and some seriously cheesy tunes.

The Baltic Triangle may have emerged in recent years as the city’s hippest neighbourhood but Aigburth’s own slice of Camden is not to be overlooked. Lark Lane remains the beating heart of Liverpool’s bohemian community and nowhere is its punk spirit more evident than in Keith’s Wine Bar. It might be in need of a lick of paint here and there but Keith’s rugged appearance just adds to the charm of a bar where you can be sure to find a great atmosphere any night of the week.

INTERESTING FACT The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones are all said to have played at the bar in the 1960s.

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STATE OF GRACE Free State Kitchen - Maryland Street, L1 A food and drink gem that’s handily positioned for hungry students - you can almost taste Free State Kitchen’s authentic American burgers from the Knowledge Quarter’s libraries and lecture theatres. Alongside Parr Street’s Almost Famous, Free State was part of the new wave of American-inspired diners to hit the city in recent years and it’s still a highlight. Not just an awesome restaurant; head out the back of this former convent in the summer months to find another of the city centre’s coolest beer gardens.

Nevermind picking up your favourite band’s latest record during your weekly shop at Sainsbury’s, LP buying deserves to be given your total, undivided attention. Navigate the myriad of shops and staircases at Grand Central Hall and you’ll find Cult Vinyl, one of the few record shops in the city centre still stocking quality second hand plastic. It’s a treasure trove for any vinyl enthusiast with a healthy mix of rarities and classics no collection should be without.

Some of the city’s most famous sons have been known to frequent this Bold Street boutique including The Zutons and The Coral.

Photo: Free State Kitchen

FASHION PARADE Resurrection - Bold Street, L1 A genuine Liverpool independent success story, Resurrection was founded in 1991 and after a couple of venue changes, has managed to establish itself as the city’s premier streetwear fashion store for men and women – all without losing a shred of its quirky individuality. Resurrection boasts a product range which features well-known brands like Vans, Carhatt and Sugarhill Boutique, but if that’s not your bag then spend hours browsing through rack after rack of quality vintage wears. Some of the city’s most famous sons have been known to frequent this two-storey Bold Street boutique including The Zutons and The Coral. Rumour has it that even Hollywood royalty Samuel L. Jackson stopped by on one occasion for a new Kangol flat cap.

IT’S ROAS TED 92 Degrees Coffee - Hardman Street, L1 Positioned slap-bang in the middle of Liverpool’s burgeoning Knowledge Quarter is the city’s self-proclaimed first roastery and coffee shop. Named after what its owners believe is the best temperature to begin coffee extraction, 92 Degrees is the ideal retreat for any bushed out student searching for a high-class caffeine kick and a chilled out space to finally finish that stubborn essay.

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