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Guide to an Isle of Man getaway

MOON LANDING MILESTONE

CITY REGION EVENTS TO MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY

AFFORDABLE HOMES IN » AIGBURTH FASHION

Star Style

Mossley Hill’s Christopher Shannon on dressing famous fashionistas

DUKE STREET

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E D I TOR’ S LE T T E R As the (hopefully) warmer months of the year get into full swing, so does the holiday planning. But if you’re looking to enjoy outdoor adventures and a destination’s unique character, you needn’t traumatise your bank balance by jetting off to a far flung place.

In our latest travel guide, we find out why the Isle of Man has plenty to offer all year round and how there’s so much more to the island than its famous superbike racing.

We also shine the spotlight on some homegrown talent in The Interview, as Mossley Hill’s Christopher Shannon tells YM Liverpool how his fashion line has become a hit with the stars.

Plus our reviewer heads to the growing food and drink hotspot that is Duke Street to sample the new incarnation of The Brunch Club, and we highlight some local events to mark the moon landing’s 50th anniversary which are totally out of this world.

And if you’re setting up a new home there’s plenty of style tips and inspiration as well as a look at the latest market highlights, from affordable housing in Aigburth to top properties in Frodsham, which will soon benefit from a new direct rail link to Liverpool.

INSIDE ,3 Guide to the Isle of Man The famous TT Races may be approaching, but there’s much more to see and do at the destination all year round.

-0 News Deadline extended for NWPAs entries.

-1 Ahead of the Curve As new rail links along the Halton Curve connect Liverpool to Frodsham, we explore the homes in the Cheshire market town.

-2 Fit for a Feast

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CONTENTS

May

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Open plan kitchen and dining rooms stand out on the city region’s property market.

.- Summer on a Plate Dining essentials inspired by the season.

./ Charity Match at Prescot

Cables FC Some well-known faces donned their football boots to raise funds and awareness for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

.0 The Interview Mossley Hill fashion designer Christopher Shannon on styling the stars with his take on leisurewear.

.1 Dressed to Impress Fashion trends for your forthcoming big occasions.

NATASHA YOUNG Editor

.2 YM Liverpool’s Big Screen Stars A look back at the city’s film and television stars who have graced our pages over the past 20 years.

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Y M L I V E R P O O L . C O M

FOLLOW

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.3 Restaurant Review Duke Street’s The Brunch Club has been given a new lease of life. Our reviewer finds out whether it’s worth a visit.

/, One Giant Leap

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Get ready to celebrate the moon landing’s 50th anniversary here in the Liverpool City Region.

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TRAVEL WO R D S BY L AW R E N C E S AU N D E R S

As the world famous Isle of Man TT gets underway in May, YM Liverpool explains why there’s plenty more reasons throughout the year to visit this captivating little island than superbikes.

EX PLORING

THE ISLE OF MAN A ‘WE I RD an d WON DE RFUL little rock’

G et t i n g t h e re

Whether it’s by air or sea, covering the relatively short distance from Liverpool to the Isle of Man is a straightforward affair.

The world’s oldest continuously operating passenger shipping company runs regular services to the island, with foot passenger tickets starting at £39 return.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s wave-piercing high-speed catamaran will have you disembarking in Douglas, the capital, in around two hours and 45 minutes.

Fancy a fast flight over a fast ferry? easyJet operates a daily route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to the only airport, Ronaldsway, with prices from £23.16 (one way).

U sef ul trav el info

Flight time from Liverpool: 40 minutes.

UK residents don't need a passport to travel to the island, however many airlines will want to see some photo ID before boarding.

Sterling is accepted but the Isle of Man’s Manx pound is not legal tender back home.

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THE ISLE OF MAN S p en d B ox i ng D a y i n S t Jo h n’s

Nine miles north of Castletown lies St John’s, where every Boxing Day locals come together to partake in some of the island’s older traditions.

Festivities begin with Hunt the Wren, which dates back to pre-Christian times. As the name suggests the practice is centred on the hunting of a wren - ‘the King of All Birds’ - which, once caught, is paraded around atop a festooned pole. Thankfully today the bird isn’t real.

At approximately two o’clock, after a trip to the pub for a drink and some folk music, it’s time for a full-blooded game of cammag on the green next to Tynwald Hill (pictured).

Likened to Scotland’s shinty and Ireland’s hurling, it was originally the island’s national sport and involves two large teams armed with bent sticks whacking a circular or egg-shaped ball frantically around a field.

The activity is certainly not one for the fainthearted, so feel free to take part or simply observe from the safety of the sidelines.

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The venue for cammag sits beside Tynwald Hill

With a reputation for the odd quirky tradition, it may come as no surprise that the World Tin Bath Championships takes place on the Isle of Man every summer.

More than 100 hardy souls will venture into the chilly waters of Castletown Harbour in their decorated bathtubs on 6 July, with whoever crosses the finish line first, or failing that covers the greatest percentage of the 400m course before sinking, named the winner.

Strict rules state that each vessel must be wholly of metal construction and pyrotechnics must not be used, which is probably for the best really.

First held in 1971, the event is organised by the Castletown Real Ale Drinkers Society, with all money raised going to local charities.

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Yes, you did read that right.

There are wallabies roaming free on the Isle of Man - more than 100 by the latest estimates.

The story goes that at some point during the 1960s or 70s, a couple of mischievous marsupials hightailed it from the island’s Curraghs Wildlife Park and made off into the surrounding wetlands.

A ramble through the Ballaugh Curragh at dawn or dusk is your best chance to spot one of these Kangaroo-like creatures hopping about the brush.

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S ee s o me s t r an g e spo r t

More than 100 hardy souls will venture into the chilly waters of Castletown Harbour in their decorated bathtubs

GO ON A WALLABY WATCH

The World Tin Bath Championships a*racts contestants in their hundreds

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TRAVEL

Seascape

Ta ke t h e l on g roa d a n d wa l k i t

The Raad ny Foillan – or ‘The Way of the Gull’ in Manx Gaelic – is a mammoth coastal footpath which gives tourists the unique opportunity to walk around an entire island nation.

From sandy beaches and wooded glens to ancient castles and fascinating wildlife, the near 100-mile trail will treat you to some of the best sights the island has to offer.

Not restricted to only the most experienced ramblers, the Raad ny Foillan can be split into as many stages as walkers like, from a gruelling four-day hike down to a gentler 12-day saunter.

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Knockaloe Beg Farm

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Where to s tay

Husband and wife team Fiona and John Anderson have lovingly transformed Knockaloe Beg Farm two miles from the west coast seaside town of Peel - to offer a range of accommodation options.

Most interesting are the two charming wooden cabins situated in the orchard behind the farmhouse, which can comfortably sleep up to four people and include en suite facilities and their own kitchen areas.

Outside, both wigwams possess wood-fuelled, eco-friendly hot tubs where guests can enjoy a soak whilst gazing up at the Isle of Man’s famously starry night sky.

Robin’s Nest and The Dovecote can be hired individually or as a pair, and prices start from £65 per night.

On the opposite side of the island, perched on the hillside overlooking the picturesque Laxey Bay, Seascape is a five-star boutique retreat offering more conventional luxury lodgings.

Arranged over three floors, this contemporary-styled bed and breakfast’s three deluxe suites (starting at £175 per night) all boast private balconies with stunning sea views.

The rate also includes use of an outdoor hot tub, glass-fronted sauna and ‘relaxation room’.

TRY SOME MANX MUNCH It may sound like a meal which would be best enjoyed whilst propped up against a takeaway window late on a Saturday night, but on the Isle of Man it’s actually something of a national dish.

We’re, of course, talking about the humble combination of chips, cheese and gravy, which is so popular on the island that in January it celebrated its second annual national day.

The event culminated in the crowning of Peel Fisheries as a ‘CCG Grand Champion’ after eateries and chip shops battled it out to create the most imaginative interpretation of the salty stodge.

The humble combination of chips, cheese and gravy is so popular on the island that in January it celebrated its second national day.

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TRAVEL

THE ISLE OF MAN

A LOCAL ANGLE

“Our beloved and majestic isle is an oddity of a place,” says Stuart Steen McFaull from online Manx magazine ‘Gef The Mongoose’.

“The stunning landscapes and lush greenery provide a natural beauty to rival anywhere on earth.

“For those who haven’t been, the island can seem like a strange journey back in time.

“It’s a vision plucked straight

from your grandad’s memories - a snapshot of yesteryear.”

Despite its horse drawn tramways and high streets “yet to be flooded with chain replicas”, Stuart says the island is modernising in its own way with “a wealth of new bars, eateries and nightclubs” emerging.

With this in mind, he gives us the skinny on some not-to-bemissed activities.

“Adrenaline-junkies or the more mellow-minded are catered for on the island,” says Stuart.

“There’s sea kayaking, coasteering and gorge scrambling at Adventurous Experiences in Ballabrooie, as well as paddleboarding in Port Erin for full appreciation of sunsets, bay views and sea breezes.

“If a more tranquil experience is your bag, then picturesque views on coastal walks are ‘melt-your-retinas-off ’ levels of gorgeousness.”

Sea kayaking Coasteering Gorge scrambling Paddleboarding Surfing

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Ex p l o re th e great o u t doo r s

Gorge walking is just one of many outdoor activities on offer

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Noa Bakehouse offers fine sourdough loaves

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“1886 in Douglas is the island’s latest bar, offering four floors of class, great food and something for everyone,” adds Stuart.

“Noa Bakehouse (pictured), also in Douglas, bakes the world’s finest sourdough loaves and offers up a veritable selection of top class pastries and coffee.

“Meanwhile, The Secret Pizza Co. in Castletown is the purveyor of artisan street pizza with a dash of flamboyance.”

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Higher than a 7 The use of the inter-spouse IHT exemption is one of the simplest (and arguably least controversial) tax reliefs around. It is a firm principle in UK taxation that value on death should pass from one spouse to another spouse free from IHT. However, Bruce has also used this exemption to attempt to ‘route’ his wealth through to his children. In carrying out his tax planning he was hoping firstly that he could trust his wife and secondly that his wife would survive any gifts made to his children by over 7 years.

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He needed to trust his wife because a letter of wishes is not legally binding and she is technically free to keep all of the estate to herself. He needs his wife to survive the making of the gifts by over 7 years because any assets which she gifts to the children will still be subject to IHT if she dies within this period.

If his wife does survive 7 years from the date of the gifts (It needs to be higher than a 7!) then the children will have received a large portion of his estate tax free. HMRC is unlikely to have anything to say about this very simple form of IHT planning.

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If like Bruce you ‘play your cards right’ and end up with a much younger spouse perhaps she (or he) can help the IHT position by making a gift to the children after your death. However this planning will only work if your spouse ‘plays ball’ and is able to survive a long time without you! Perhaps Bruce only did things this way because he was already very old when he started thinking about IHT planning and therefore he wasn’t prepared to venture into other areas of planning in case he died too soon and rendered it ineffective.

If you’re thinking about Inheritance Tax then remember, as with all things tax, it does pay to seek good professional advice.

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NEWS Onward launches Shared Ownership division at new Aigburth scheme Onward’s Sandy Kelly, Alastair Cooper, Bronwen Rapley, Steven Heverin and Sandy Livingstone at the Aigburth development.

Redwing to relocate as it ‘evolves services’

The arrival of Onward Living, which has been set up to help achieve ambitious plans to build 1,600 affordable North West homes by 2023, was celebrated at the Clifton Gardens site.

Located on Colebrooke Road, the £3.6 million scheme is Onward Living’s debut project and is due for completion this summer. It will deliver 20 Shared Ownership homes and four properties for affordable rent.

Continuing to build on Onward’s partnerships with local councils, contractors and Homes England, Onward Living has several other Shared Ownership projects in the pipeline around the Liverpool City Region.

Sycamore Gardens will create 27 homes in Wirral’s Great Sutton, while Halton Court will provide 30 homes in Runcorn.

Sandy Kelly, head of sales at Onward, says: “The launch of Onward Living gives us a fantastic platform to achieve our ambition of delivering more affordable housing in the areas that need it most.

“This is a very exciting time for Shared Ownership, with more new Shared Ownership homes due to be built in the next five years than in the past 30 years put together.

“We’re proud to be able to offer Shared Ownership as an option to a broad range of people, helping them to buy a quality home in a number of desirable locations.”

The new division’s arrival is also accompanied by a new website at www.onward-living.co.uk

Deadline extended for NWPAs entries Property firms now have until 24 May to enter this year’s prestigious NWPAs as the deadline has been extended.

Saunders Building will provide a new home for Redwing Living.

Redwing Living is preparing to set up home in a new location at the heart of Liverpool’s Ropewalks district.

Sales, marketing, property management and asset management teams from the housing firm will relocate from Henry Street to the Saunders Building on Duke Street.

The move to two levels of the Redwing-owned warehouse conversion is expected to take place in June, coinciding with a refresh of Redwing Living’s brand.

Customers will be able to visit the ground floor of the site, which opens onto Duke Street, as it provides a dedicated space for the company’s estate agency with sales advisors on hand.

Meanwhile the lower ground floor, on Campbell Square, will enable teams to work together across client projects in its open plan flexible working spaces.

Lindsay Bromby, operations director at Redwing Living, says: “Our move to 16 Duke Street presents some fantastic opportunities for Redwing as we continue to evolve our service offer.

“As well as providing a dedicated home for our award-winning sales team, our growing management and asset teams will benefit from a new contemporary workplace.

“We’ll be in the middle of the Ropewalks on Duke Street and a short walk from the Baltic Triangle. There’s huge growth in the property market across the area and Redwing will be at the heart.”

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Housing provider Onward recently launched a dedicated Shared Ownership and sales division during a special event at its Aigburth development.

Organisers have responded to concerns that the Easter break would leave entrants short of time by allowing longer for submissions.

Thirteen categories can be entered for the annual residential and commercial property sector celebration in 2019, including ‘Show Home of the Year’, ‘Community Award’ and ‘Best Value for Money Housing Scheme’.

The inaugural ‘Best Property and Construction Accountancy Business’ award is also among the titles being presented this year.

An esteemed panel of expert judges will decide who recieves the free-to-enter awards, and winners will be announced during a glittering black tie ceremony on 10 October.

The event, sponsored by Stewart Milne Homes, will take place at Lutyens Crypt in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral providing an evening of entertainment, fine food and drink, and the all-important awards presentation.

Kim O’Brien, director of Move Publishing which organises the NWPAs, says: “The response to this year’s awards has been fantastic, but we don’t want property firms around the North West to miss out on the chance to celebrate their hard-earned achievements from the past 12 months.

“With an additional few weeks to enter, we’re looking forward to seeing even more high quality entries being submitted to help us highlight the region’s top property talent and success stories.”

Associate sponsors include X-Press Legal Services, Redwing Living and Redrow Homes.

For opportunities and how to enter, visit www.nwpas.com

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NEWS

MSB team backs World Autism Awareness Week

Staff at Liverpool-based law firm MSB Solicitors recently raised funds and showed support throughout World Autism Awareness Week with a range of activities.

Team members wrapped up warm and braved wet weather for a lunchtime sponsored walk to boost donations for the charity Autism Together, which provides services and support to people with autism and their families.

At other points during the week, MSB employees dressed in blue during Autism Awareness Day and rounded off their week of efforts with some sweet treats as a cake sale took place, collecting further cash for the

MSB team members wore blue to mark Autism Awareness Day.

Wirral-based cause.

Meanwhile the firm, which united employees from all three of its offices in Liverpool city centre, Allerton and Wavertree to show support, also provided autism refresher training for members of staff.

Emma Palmer, a partner in MSB’s family department and the disabilities champion

within the firm’s equalities committee, says: “We have a lot of people within MSB as well as clients and contacts who are affected by autism so it’s something that means a lot to us.

“The reaction we’ve had to our [World Autism Awareness Week campaign] both within MSB and externally has been greater than we could have imagined.”

Family fun day welcomes new Upton Pines residents

Upton Pines residents enjoyed fun in the sun at the event.

The newest residents at Wirral’s Upton Pines were welcomed into the community with a family fun day.

Stewart Milne Homes, which is behind the development of two to four-bedroom properties, joined forces with homeowners at the site near Upton Village to organise the recent event.

It was aimed at helping more than 24 new

families who had moved into the scheme during the previous 12 weeks to settle in and get to know their neighbourhood.

A bouncy castle and a hunt for more than 100 chocolate Easter eggs entertained attendees at the 180-home development, which is now more than 80% occupied.

Lynne Vogel, regional sales manager of Stewart Milne Homes, which won the

Community Award at last year’s NWPAs, says: “With its idyllic location and wealth of greenery, Upton Pines was the perfect place to plan an Easter egg hunt.

“We already have an amazing sense of community around the site, so with the newest arrivals that have moved in this year, we thought the Easter break would be the perfect chance to throw a welcome celebration.”

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE From 19 May new hourly rail services along the Halton Curve will strengthen Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway’s connection to Cheshire.

The picturesque historic market town of Frodsham will be among stops benefitting from the new link, opening it up to house hunters looking to be part of a vibrant community at the foot of rural gems like the Sandstone Trail long distance walk, whilst maintaining an easy commute to the city.

YM Liverpool takes a look at what the market has to offer in the location.

| Carriage Drive, Frodsham, WA6 A kitchen, dining and living room provides a beautifully presented communal area at the heart of this four-bedroom family home.

The bright, modern, open plan area showcases the high standard that has been achieved during an extensive three-year remodeling and refurbishment project at the property.

Also benefitting from three bathrooms and a games/media room, the house is situated on a private road managed and maintained by a residents association, and is walking distance or a short drive to central Frodsham and its shops, cafĂŠs and restaurants.

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| Fluin Lane, Frodsham, WA6 This 1920s-built home within a popular, mature setting has been transformed with stunning contemporary style.

A chic open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room, looking out onto a sprawling rear garden, is one of several living areas in the detatched three-bedroom home.

Minamalist dĂŠcor is combined with high quality fittings for luxurious living in the property, which is conveniently located near to the centre of Frodsham.

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C U R AT E D BY N ATA S H A YO U N G

FIT for a FEAST Open plan kitchen and dining rooms provide the perfect place for a meal together.

ÂŁ175,000 (TOTAL MARKET VALUE)

Blackbird Grange, Walton, L9

Simple yet stylish, this kitchen and dining area provides plenty of space for the family to sit down together or entertain guests in this three-bedroom, semi-detached home.

Hints of vibrant blue have a ‘less is more’ effect on the minimalist dĂŠcor, which combines glossy white kitchen units and contemporary furniture pieces.

The kitchen comes with integrated appliances at the property, which is offered through Shared Ownership with shares from 25% to 75% available.

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Clifton Gardens, Aigburth, L17 FROM

Striking pendant lighting, feature wall artwork and wood-effect flooring subtly add warmth and character to this well presented kitchen and diner.

Modern integrated appliances are neatly hidden behind the shiny units which, alongside the light, neutral tones, give a clean finish to the spacious kitchen area.

The open plan room is set within a three-bedroom new build home, which is available to purchase through Shared Ownership.

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EVENT

Prescot Cables Reserves played the CRY Select XI

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CHARITY MATCH AT PRESCOT CABLES FC

Well-known faces from the world of sport came together to play a charity football match in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

The event at Prescot Cables FC’s Volair Park ground took place in honour of teenager Jack Riding, who died of an underlying heart condition last summer.

Stars including boxers Tony Bellew and Liam and Callum Smith joined former professional footballers Leon Osman and Lee Trundle among other big names to make up the CRY Select XI. They played against Prescot Cables Reserves to achieve a 3-0 victory in front of a crowd of pitch-side supporters.

The event raised a significant amount of money for CRY, which has supported the Riding family and organises free cardiac health screenings around the country.

Maik Taylor played in goal

Well-known faces entered the pitch The match was in honour of Jack Riding

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The I nt ervi ew

For someone who didn't really want to become a fashion designer, having your clothes worn by the likes of Rihanna, Stormzy and Kylie Minogue is pretty impressive.

London-based creator Christopher Shannon, who grew up in Mossley Hill, talks to YM Liverpool about his star customers, feeling like a ‘northern oddity’ and Sinead O'Connor’s Adelphi dust-up.

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PEOPLE

Interview by LAWRENCE SAUNDERS

Who or what inspired you to become a fashion designer?

I never really wanted to be a fashion designer as such - I wanted to direct music videos.

But I guess I had some skill with clothes and lots of ideas so it just went from there. Going to art school was the main thing.

I did meet a great designer as a teenager; Laurence Bidston, who had a skate label called Felix Blow. He was the only Liverpool designer I knew and he was brilliant, and sadly he passed away a couple of years ago.

He was definitely influential in making me see fashion in a different way, [a way] it could be a valid option and didn’t have to be about tailoring or party dresses.

As a Liverpool lad, you know the city has its own unique style. How much of that influences your work?

[When I started] I didn’t realise how much it did influence me. It was only really when I moved to London that I saw the way I felt about clothes was so particular and that a large part of that was to do with Liverpool.

I wanted to show that you could be as sartorial about the way you approach sportswear and casual clothing as you could be about tailoring.

Even if I’m not looking at references that relate to Liverpool it’s innate to the way I design and the choices I make. Somewhere in my head there’s a Liverpool lad that nudges decisions.

Liverpool dresses for pleasure and fun but it’s also very precise - trends are also just so.

Even if you don’t like the trend you can’t argue with the commitment.

How have you found Liverpool’s style is perceived in London and the rest of the world?

When you travel, people associate the city with The Beatles, wags and sports - there’s a visual element to all of those aspects.

The world is so much more global in the throws of social media; maybe trends are starting to be less region specific, which is a shame really.

When I was a kid so many girls wore a 'gypsy' top with shell suit tracksuit bottoms, which in a way is the basis of so much streetwear right now.

Whenever I meet people who have actually been to Liverpool the warmth they have for the city is overwhelming, apart from Sinead O'Connor who told me she had a terrible fight once at the Adelphi Hotel and never returned that’s the exception though.

Was there ever any snobbery towards you as a Liverpudlian designer in London?

I didn’t really think about the snobbery until I got to London, that it would really be an issue, but it was. Eighteen is a really young age to move to a massive city alone when you don’t really know anyone.

Central Saint Martins was super snotty - a very sink or swim place. I remember really feeling like a northern oddity for the first few years and maybe I’ve just embraced that but I give it little thought now - it’s someone else’s problem.

There was definitely a snobbish attitude to my first few catwalk shows, that I had the audacity to use a Reebok Classic on the runway, etc. As it is I was right to do so and now you can’t move for street and sportswear in fashion.

You’ve teamed up with a host of brands. What would be your dream collaboration, either in terms of a brand you’re yet to work with or an artist or celebrity?

I’d like to do a really interesting sportswear collaboration with someone. I feel like the time is now to take that further, rather than just t-shirts with two logos on.

I’d also love to work on a piece of public art with a sculptor.

I’ve often daydreamed about a modern way to re-do the pirate ship on Sefton Park lake a project like that would be really rewarding. I loved it so much when I was a kid and thought it was tragic to see it destroyed.

With Tracey Emin and [Antony] Gormley’s work, plus the Superlambanana, I think Liverpool has a really open attitude to interesting landmarks.

How do you feel when you see pictures of famous people wearing your clothes?

The only times I’ve been super excited are when we’ve done things with Rihanna - I just think she’s incredible.

It’s nice to work one on one with people too.

We’ve been doing loads with Neneh Cherry, who I’ve loved since I was a kid, and that’s rewarding as there’s an understanding there.

In general, though, it’s just nice to see people respond to wearing your clothes.

I was at [fellow scouser] Linder Sterling's gallery recently and there was a lad there with a really early Eastpak bag on of mine. It’s nice to see people still wear pieces from seven or eight years ago and they still look fresh.

“Even if I’m not looking at references that relate to Liverpool it’s innate to the way I design. Somewhere in my head there’s a Liverpool lad that nudges decisions.”

Your clothes don't appear to be that expensive in comparison to work of other designers. Is it a conscious decision on your behalf to keep your clothes relatively affordable?

It depends on the piece. We have a core range of jersey pieces that are quite well priced. This year, though, we are focussing more on limited drops of products which are slightly more expensive.

I’m not a huge fan of making loads and loads of clothes; I think those days are over. We want to focus on more considered designs in smaller runs.

What can we expect to see from you next?

Where do you want to take your brand?

We just launched our KIDDA line with Urban Outfitters - this time it’s aimed more at a female customer though as we’ve always had a female following buying the menswear.

I’m working on a retrospective book of 10 years of my work. At first I was dreading it but it’s actually quite engaging to edit so much work into 200 of the best images and create a narrative around them.

Our perfume, which launched last year, is now coming in bigger sizes which is a nice project to work on as well.

We are also adding homeware to our e-commerce offering later in the spring. It’s really exciting to focus on designing items that reflect my work but aren’t clothes.

Finally, what advice would you give to aspiring fashion designers?

I’m not sure I’d encourage anyone to go into fashion design. It’s such a saturated market at the minute and celebrity has really taken over the industry so I’m not sure it’s hugely beneficial.

I’m always pro people being creative and going to art school but I think fashion is really at saturation point and the whole culture around it has changed. I see so many talented graduates not finding work and it’s quite disturbing.

I guess my advice would be to try a few things first and make sure there isn’t another creative avenue that might feel right for you.

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big screen stars Since YM Liverpool launched in 1999, some of the biggest actors hailing from the city have taken time out from their TV, film and stage careers to grace our pages.

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‘Withnail & I’ actor Paul McGann said he was “dead against” a sequel to the cult classic being made when we caught up with him in 2017.

The Kensington-born actor, who also had a stint in the ‘Doctor Who’ role, was back in his hometown to play German army major Commander Von Pfunz on stage in ‘Gabriel’.

The Mossley Hill-born ‘Sex and the City’ star returned to the city in 2010 to play Shakespeare’s Cleopatra at the Liverpool Playhouse.

Kim’s visit was, of course, not without a chat to Liverpool’s most widely read magazine and she reflected on what the city means to her as well as its “wonderful” approach to fashion.

Stephen Graham “Yeah ok sound!” was apparently how Liverpool’s own Stephen Graham responded when he was asked by Martin Scorsese to play Al Capone.

Now no stranger to big screen hits and iconic TV series, Stephen shared stories of working with the legendary director to playing Combo in Shane Meadows’ ‘This Is England’ during our 2013 interview.

David Morrissey The former De La Salle School pupil and Everyman Youth Theatre alumni told us how theatre in Liverpool helped shape him as an actor during an interview in 2011.

David, who has starred in acclaimed shows including ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Deal’, was appearing in ‘Macbeth’ – the final major production at the Everyman before it closed for two years to be rebuilt.

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FOOD

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For some time Duke Street has been emerging as another of Liverpool’s food and drink hotspots.

The likes of Filter + Fox and Down the Hatch have been sitting amongst apart-hotels and office buildings, serving up the independent originality that Bold Street and Castle Street have become accustomed to.

One eatery which has had the size to make a big impact though but, in my experience, hasn’t always had the style or efficient service to truly lift the location is The Brunch Club. Until now, that is.

With its dominating presence, the venue’s announcement that all but its name had been spruced up and reinvented by the team behind the creative attraction Ghetto Golf was intriguing.

And with the looming arrival of Graffiti Spirits Group’s Duke Street Food and Drink Market, which is already on the map after snapping up a new restaurant for the city via TV’s ‘My Million Pound Menu’, what better time for The Brunch Club to take another swing at success?

First impressions were great when my partner and I popped in for post-work food and drinks.

Immediately greeted at the ‘please wait to be seated’ sign, we were shown to our chosen table near the window by an attentive server.

After taking in the bar and restaurant’s nature-themed decor, which fills the venue with lovely greenery, we quickly turned our attentions to choosing food and drinks.

Small plates were the focus and, whilst at times the task of picking a few options from a lengthy selection can be overwhelming, the concept here was refreshingly simple.

A range of dishes was already packaged into two set menus to be presented on ornate ‘dipping trees’. There was ‘The Veggie Tree’ (£22) or ‘The Meat Tree’ (£25), although we were told we could mix up the dishes a little if we wished.

My dinner date and I were happy to keep things easy and relaxed, much like the vibe in the new incarnation of The Brunch Club, and

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opted for ‘The Meat Tree’ as it was intended on the menu.

As my partner picked a pint of Punk IPA (£4.50) for his liquid accompaniment, I was keen to delve into the cocktail selection - a key feature of the reimagined bar.

Slightly trickier to choose from than the food offering, the menu offered mouth-watering classics and house concoctions and I eventually settled on a French Martini (£8) – Absolut vanilla vodka, wild strawberry liqueur, pineapple juice and blackcurrant.

The Brunch Club’s own twist on the classic, doing away with the typical Chambord ingredient, was presented in an elegant glass and topped with a colourful bird print and floral garnish.

Vanilla vodka, combined with sweet fruity additions, gave the cocktail an ice creamy, dessert-like flavour which was very enjoyable to drink.

Our tree of food promptly arrived, and branches of meat and seafood treats intertwined with others holding their pairing sauces.

Duck rolls with plum hoisin, chicken goujons and buffalo sauce, lamb koftas with mint yoghurt tzatziki, fiery shrimp with lemon aioli, jamón croquettes and dijonnaise, and salt & pepper calamari with chilli lime mayonnaise filled our petit table for two.

It was a delicious range of dishes. Everything was perfectly cooked without tasting too greasy or heavy, and the coatings on the calamari, shrimp and chicken were crispy and golden.

Particular highlights came from the buffalo sauce, which my partner and I agreed was a fiery revelation. Providing the chicken with a hit of heat, the sauce – possibly the best version I’ve tried – was also well balanced with flavour.

The smoky jamón croquettes with dijonnaise were a favourite of mine too, and a well-dipped bite transported me right back to Amsterdam where I’d tasted the similar local snack bitterballen.

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So efficient was the table service that, as we made our way through the adequately sized Meat Tree, our glasses were never empty.

I’d moved on to a Kiwi Kooler (£7.50) – Porters tropical gin, lime juice, kiwi puree topped and soda – which was as refreshing as it sounds and, again, spectacularly presented with a nod to nature as a peacock feather stood tall above the rim of the glass.

My partner, meanwhile, tried a clean-tasting Einstöck arctic pale ale from Iceland (£5).

Desserts appeared absent from the menu, but it was no great loss as the cocktail range could keep any sweet tooth satisfied and offered plenty of indulgence.

We rounded off our visit by sharing one more mixture which came highly recommended from the bar, with plans said to be afoot to enter the drink into a competition.

The Oro Verde (£8) combined Olmeca blanco tequila, kings ginger liqueur, rhubarb liqueur, cactus juice, lime, egg white, basil and sugar syrup.

A standout tipple of the evening which, once again, looked almost too good to drink and tasted even better, it was no surprise its makers are so proud.

Thick, green, fruity and fresh, it could almost be convincing as some sort of health smoothie if it weren’t so laced with booze!

We left feeling as though we’d barely scratched the surface of The Brunch Club’s creative cocktail menu, but that alone was enough to have us already thinking about a return.

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CULTURE

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As the 50th anniversary of the moon landing is marked in 2019, Liverpool has a host of totally space-tacular events lined up.

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When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to take steps on the moon in 1969, the Cooke Telescope was already 100 years old.

Now situated in Southport’s Grade II-listed Hesketh Park at what is now known as the Grade II-listed ‘Fernley Observatory’, it can be explored during public open days hosted by the Southport Astronomical Society.

Forthcoming openings include 26 May, marking the 150th anniversary of the Cooke Telescope, and Summer Solstice on 22 June.

You can also pay a visit on 20 July – 50 years to the day since Apollo 11 landed, prompting mankind’s first moonwalk.

Find out how our obsession with the moon has manifested itself in the sciences and visual arts as Liverpool John Moores University’s Astrophysics Research Institute hosts a free lecture.

Dr Robert Massey, deputy executive director of the Royal Astronomical Society, and writer and art historian Dr Alexandra Loske will explore ritualistic drawings and objects, romantic symbolism and silent movies to scientific observation, photography and space race propaganda during the 5pm event.

The lecture is open to all with no booking required.

Having become the first Briton in space in 1991, Helen Sharman CMG OBE will land in Liverpool this summer to talk about her own experience of space travel and the intense preparation that was required.

Speaking under Luke Jerram’s Earth installation ‘Gaia’, which is heading to the cathedral as part of this year’s River Festival, Helen will also take part in a question and answer session during the ticketed event.

The best in astrophotography from around the world will go on display in the city, as the World Museum showcases 100 awe-inspiring photographs from the 2018 competition (pictured).

Winners and shortlisted images from the competition, organised by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, will be among the pictures offering an Earth’s eye view of the universe.

Priced ÂŁ3 for adults and ÂŁ2 for children, the exhibition which coincides with five decades since the July 1969 moon landing will be accompanied by a free programme of space-themed activities for visitors.

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