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LIVERPOOL’S GUIDE TO PROPERTY & CULTURE

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X-Factor Fever

Auditions hit Liverpool

Hello...

The weather may have left something to be desired, but there’s been plenty to brighten our day in Liverpool over the last week.

After five long years in the making the Museum of Liverpool is officially open, and Your Move was on the spot at the opening catch all the excitement. Culture of a different kind came in the shape of X-Factor auditions.

Read what the celebrity judges thought of our home-grown talent in Hot in the City.

Yearning for sunnier climes?

Turn to our pick of property hotspots abroad.

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06 Four Best Buys The hottest properties on the market

40 Talent in the City Peter Capaldi

22 Four Best Lets The best of the letting market

47 Ask the Expert Innovative ideas

24 Hot Topic Property hotspots in the sun

49 Interiors Fruity living

27 Hot off the Press Museum of Liverpool’s grand opening

53 Hot in the City X-Factor judges on Liverpool’s talent

28 Hot and Happening All the latest property news

57 What’s On Your guide to July events

39 Have Your Say Your views on phone hacking

58 Women’s and Men’s Fashion Beach essentials

43 Bit of a Do The first visitors to the Museum of Liverpool

61 Table Talk Nugent Care’s Jeanette Burnett at Auberge in Allerton

45 Bit of a Do SALT’s student award night 55 Bit of a Do X-Factor contestants at the Arena

62 Streetlife Race for Life at Knowsley Hall

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Four best buys WHAT’S ON THE MARKET?

PARKFIELD ROAD, AIGBURTH L17

ERICA MOONEY Branch Sales Manager at Andrew Louis Property Management VIEW NOW 0151 330 5324

How much?

In excess of £189,999 Number of bedrooms 3 Close to Sefton Park and a short walk to Lark Lane Benefits from Secure allocated parking, private hallway, lounge, separate fitted kitchen, bathroom, one bedroom with en-suite shower room, spiral staircase leading to the two main bedrooms and a communal garden Best feature Two great sized bedrooms and large living area property benefits from modern kitchen and bathroom.

Agent’s view “Viewing is a must for this unique property, well situated in the ever popular Aigburth area, well maintained and offers great size living space.

Secure gated development offering that extra security.”

HILARY CLOSE, LIVERPOOL L4

SHEILA RENSHAW Proprietor at Priory Property Services VIEW NOW 0151 260 0300

How much? £154,950 Number of bedrooms 3 Close to Ideally located close to all local amenities and easily accessible for Liverpool city centre and all its attractions Benefits from Three bedrooms, through lounge, fitted kitchen with dining area, utility room, central heated, double glazed, conservatory Best feature Featuring a conservatory Agent’s view “We are pleased to offer this extended semidetached property situated in a popular residential area of Liverpool 4. The property is maintained to a high standard and would make an ideal family home. ”

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

HATTON GARDEN, CITY CENTRE L3

ANDREW SCHOFIELD Assistant Sales Manager & Residential Valuer at City Residential VIEW NOW 0151 231 6100

How much? £175,000 Number of bedrooms 2 Close to Liverpool ONE, Business District, transport links.

Benefits from Excellent presentation, en-suite wet room and spacious timber decked balcony Best feature Too many to list!

Agent’s view “One of the four individual penthouses, this attractively priced apartment has numerous notable features including: en-suite to master, modern fitted kitchen with many integrated appliances, large floor to ceiling feature windows and a secure allocated parking bay. With no onward chain involvement, an early viewing appointment is strongly advised in order to appreciate this stunning apartment.”

HALLVILLE ROAD, ALLERTON L18

IAN TAYLOR Residential Sales & Lettings Manager at Keppie Massie Residential VIEW NOW 0151 236 9660

How much? £124,950 Number of bedrooms 3 Close to Just off Allerton Road, close to Lark Lane, Sefton Park, motorway and train networks Benefits from Two double bedrooms, decked area to the rear, central heating, double glazing Best feature The homely lounge kitchen gives a great feel to this apartment in one of the most sought after roads in the L18 area.

Agent’s view “This is a very rare opportunity to purchase a two bedroom apartment right in the heart of Allerton Road. A spacious and well looked after flat represents tremendous value for money for a first time buyer who wants to live in this very popular road or an investor who wants a long term investment producing a great rental yield.”

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42 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 7LA 0151 242 6490

KINGS DOCK MILL The Kings Dock Mill Apartments are designed around two interlocking courtyards allowing each apartment to take full advantage of the dual aspect nature of the development; the internal courtyards provide good security and privacy, and maximise the views of the City, Pierhead and Marina.

The entire building is articulated by a series of steps in the elevations creating individual building blocks with active frontages. These active street frontages are fundamental to the principle of linkage through ‘THE’ Baltic Triangle between the City and the Waterfront, offering a safe environment to live and work.

One Bedrooms from - £112,000 Two Bedrooms from - £126,950

CATHERINE HOUSE

• Situated in the Georgian Quarter • Spacious studio apartment • Furnished • Allocated parking • Original features • Available now

£425pcm

WEST QUAY

• Dockside location • Two double bedrooms • Fully furnished • Secure parking • Views of the River Mersey • Available 15th August

£820pcm

SOUTH FERRY QUAY • Located in Liverpool Marina • First floor apartment • Two bedrooms • Parking • Available end of July • Juliet Balcony

£595pcm

ABILITY PENTHOUSES

• Located in Liverpool One • Top Floor Apartment • Unfurnished • Dock Views • Full access to Hotel Gym • Available 24th July

£850pcm

WATERLOO QUAY

• Dockside location • Second floor apartment • Two DOUBLE bedrooms • Unfurnished • Allocated parking • River views

THE SYMPHONY BUILDING

• Georgian Quarter Location • Spacious two bedroom • Unfurnished • Allocated parking • Good storage • Available now

£600pcm

TOWER BUILDING • Located in Water St • Furnished • Two double bedrooms • Secure parking • 24hr concierge • Views of the Liver Buildings

£700pcm

FALKNER SQUARE

• Located in the Georgian Quarter • Two Bedroom Apartment • Furnished • Outside Terrace • Available 1st August • Residents Parking Permit

£900pcm

Email our rentals department on: Lettings.liverpool@kingsturge.co.uk

£900pcm

WATERSIDE APARTMENTS

• Dockside location • Brand new • Seventh floor apartment • Two DOUBLE bedrooms • Fully furnished • Balcony • Available July

£725pcm

WATERLOO WAREHOUSE

• Dockside Duplex Apart • Furnished to a High Spec • Over 1000sqft • Allocated and Visitors Parking • 24-hr Security • Available early August

£1000pcm

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42 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 7LA 0151 242 6490

LYDIA ANN STREET

• 25% Shared Ownership • One Bedroom, Fitted Kitchen • Close to Liverpool ONE • Ideal for First Time Buyers

X BUILDING

• Well-presented 2nd floor apart • One double bedroom • Open plan living and dining area • Fitted kitchen, Popular development

£22,500

CABLE YARD

• 80% Shared Ownership • Two bedroom, No Chain • Open Plan Living • Located in the Business District

£109,950

BEETHAM TOWER

• 2 Bedrooms, Concierge • En-suite, Prime Location • Open Plan Living • Close To All Transport Links

£112,000

ALBANY BUILDINGS

• Duplex Apartment • Two bedrooms • Open Plan Living Area, Concierge • Communal Courtyard

£130,000

SOUTH FERRY QUAY

• 1st Floor, River Views • Open Plan Living, 2 Bedrooms • Allocated Parking • Juliet Balcony

£137,500

£149,950

St Pauls Square UNITY BUILDING

• Two Bedroom • Duplex Apartment • Views of Mersey and City Skyline • Fob Activated Entry • Communal Gym

QUEBEC QUAY

• Penthouse Apartment • Two DOUBLE bedrooms • Roof terrace • Fantastic views of the Mersey

£300,000

£319,950

St Paul’s Square offers some of the largest one and two bedroom apartments in Liverpool/ We have created a living space for you to enjoy, with numerous thoughtful design touches and clever use of space.

Our exclusive range of one and two bedroom homes all come with balconies. The interiors feature hardwood veneered solid doors with satin aluminium/brushed stainless steel ironmongery and high specification kitchens and bathrooms.

Living in the perfect square.

Shared Equity is available on selected apartments

ONE PARK WEST

• Three double bedrooms • Open plan living area • Panoramic views, 24 Hr concierge • Part of Liverpool One

£389,950

BOLD PLACE

• Four DOUBLE Bedrooms • Period Townhouse • Four Storey, Paved Courtyard • Residents Parking Permit Available

One Bedrooms From - £89,950 Two Bedrooms From – £149,950 Please contact Jones Lang LaSalle on 0151 242 6490 to enquire about our shared equity scheme.

£475,000

Email our sales department on: sales.liverpool@kingsturge.co.uk

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42 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 7LA 0151 242 6490

DUKE STREET

THE COLONNADES

• Centrally Located • Two Bedrooms • Open Plan Living • Timber Decked Balcony • Fourth Floor • Secure Storage In Basement

BEETHAM TOWER

• Located in The Albert Dock • One Double Bedroom • Open Plan Living • Separate Store Room • Fitted Wardrobes • Terrace

£129,950

• 17th Floor Apartment • Amazing views • Furnished • Parking • Central Location • Available end of July

£190,000

£850pcm

ONE PARK WEST Welcome to One Park West - the Residential Element of Grosvenor's Award Winning Liverpool ONE. Liverpool ONE is one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations, set in the heart of Liverpool City Centre Apartments at One Park West offer spectacular views over the World Heritage UNESCO Albert Dock, Liverpool ONE/Chavasse Park or the City Sky Line.

Additionally, the Mixed-Use Development benefits from a myriad of uses, namely; 24/7 Concierge Service, Chavasse Park (five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens where residents can relax) 24/7 Gymnasium, Italian Restaurant, Cafe, Bicycle shop (sales/hire/maintenance) shop, Residents only roof terrace, Fob secure bicycle store and Residents only underground parking (additional cost) Studios from £98,000 One Bedrooms from £119,000 Two Bedrooms from £165,000 Three Bedrooms from £500,000 Please feel free to book a tour with Jones Lang LaSalle on 0151 242 6490

Email our rentals department on: Lettings.liverpool@kingsturge.co.uk

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Quay House

Chandlers Wharf

Stella Nova

Grove Street

Heysmoor Heights

REDUCED

Two Bedrooms Secure Parking Great Price

Two Bedrooms Excellent Views Secure Parking

One Bedroom Stunning Conversion Secure Parking

Two Bed, Unfurnished Onsite Residentʼs Gym Rooftop Gardens

One Bed Fully Furnished high standard

One Bed Fully Furnished Secure Parking

£99,950

£167,950

£84,950

£425pcm

£525pcm

£475pcm

Falkner Square

Moss Street

The Reach

Circle 109

Stunning Three Bed. Dressing Room.

Large Duplex

Final two apartments donʼt miss out Brand New Build

One and Two Beds Spacious Apartments Parking Available

One Beds Fully Furnished Great Central Location

£275,000

From £101,950

£550-£600pcm

£550-£625pcm

Armstrong Quay

Liberty Place

Sovereign Chambers

Eden Square

Two Bedroom Duplex Penthouse Balcony with River Views

One Bedroom Balcony Secure Parking

Selection of stunning apartments available Fully Furnished / Unfurnished REDUCED APPLICATION FEES IN JULY

One Beds Fully Furnished Modern Specification

Two Bed Fully Furnished Secure Parking

£169,950

£114,950

Prices from – £600pcm

£525-£550pcm

£700pcm

White Court

The Collegiate

City Gate East

Communtation Plaza

Westminster Chambers

Hudson Gardens

Two Bedrooms, Great Price, 100% Ownership

One Bedroom Stunning Conversion Secure Parking

Two Bedrooms Great Price Must View

One Bed Fully Furnished Allocated Parking

Two Beds Fully Furnished Modern Conversion

Two Beds Fully Furnished Secure Parking

£102,500

£111,000

£105,000

£650pcm

£650pcm

£700pcm

Waterloo Quay

Hatton Gardens

Fowlers Building

Waterloo Warehouse

The Albany

Waterloo Warehouse

Two Bedrooms River and Dock Views Secure Parking

Two Bedrooms Duplex Apartment 2 Secure Parking Spaces

2 bedrooms Top floor Great price

One bed Fully Furnished Allocated Parking

Selection of Apartments Unfurnished/Fully furnished Parking Available

Two Bed Duplex, Fully Furnished, Warehouse Conversion, Parking

£134,950

£159,950

£74,950

£525pcm

£575-£800pcm

£950pcm

ALEXANDRA TOWER For Let

81/87 Victoria Street, The Old Haymarket, Liverpool L1 6DG 0151 231 6100 sales@cityresidential.co.uk • lettings@cityresidential.co.uk Your Move 11

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city sales - 0151 330 5333

Andrew Louis are acting in the sale of the mentioned property and have received an offer for

£79,950

Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to us before the exchange of contracts takes place.

Andrew Louis Estate Agents, 1 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AA

• 1 Bed apartment • Extra Room Study/Dressing Room • Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge • Original Features

Princes Dock, Docklands £126,000

South Ferry Quay, Docklands

£192,000 • 3 Bedroom 1st floor Apartment • En-Suite Bathroom • Balcony • Parking

Stone Font, Walton

Henry Street, City Centre

PUBLIC NOTICE

NEW PRICE

Globe Street, Anfield

£220,000 • 1 Bed Apartment • 24hr Manned Security • Secure Parking • Amazing Views

• 3 Double Bed End Terrace • Bay Windows • Bathroom Ground Floor • Close to City Centre

• 2 Bed Mid Terrace • Double Glazing • Separate Kitchen • No Chain

• Selection of 1 & 2 Bed Apartments • Parking • Close all Amenities • Secure entry system

NEW PRICE

Beatrice Street, Bootle

£50,000 oieo

From £99,500

PRICE

The Colonnades, Docklands

£67,950

Jugglers Yard, City Centre

NEW

NEW PRICE

Royal Quay, Docklands

£129,950 oieo

£131,000

• 3 Bed Semi Detached House • En-Suite Bathroom to Master • Landscaped Rear Garden • UPVC Double Glazing and Central Heating

• 2 Bed Duplex Apartment • En-suite Bathroom • Timber Decked Balcony • Secure Allocated Parking

Manhattan Place, City Centre

£140,000

NEW!

• 2 Double Bed Apartment • En-Suite Bathroom • Award winning East Village Development • Allocated Parking

City Gate East, City Centre

£95,000 2 Bed Duplex Apartment • Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge • Close to all Amenities • Viewing Highly Recommended

NEW PRICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Andrew Louis are acting in the sale of the mentioned property and have received an offer for

Andrew Louis are acting in the sale of the mentioned property and have received an offer for

Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to us before the exchange of contracts takes place.

Andrew Louis Estate Agents, 1 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AA

Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to us before the exchange of contracts takes place.

Andrew Louis Estate Agents, 1 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AA

Pall Mall, City Centre £98,000

The Colonnades, Docklands £210,000

Sales: 0151 330 5333. Lettings: 0151 330 5321 City Centre Office, Muskers Building, 1 Stanley Street, L1 6AA

Royal Quay, Docklands

£110,000 • 2 bed 1st Floor Apartment • En-Suite Bathroom • Timber Decked Balcony • Parking

NEW PRICE

Roscoe Street, City Centre

£105,000 oieo • Unique 1 Bed Apartment • En-Suite Shower Room • Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge • Large Paved Communal Terrace

Elysian Fields, City Centre

From £135,000 • Selection of 1 & 2 Bed Apartments • En-suites • Parking Available • Fitted to a high specification

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22 years established 1989

city lets - 0151 330 5321 Jugglers Yard, City Centre

Hinderton Road, Wirral

St James Road, Prescot

from £ 550pcm

£385pcm

£475pcm

• A selection 1 / 2 bed apartments • Furnished/unfurnished • Secure parking available • Close to all amenities

• 2 bedroom terrace • Gas Central Heating • Parking • Within 0.5miles from the tunnel

• 2 bedroom terrace • Gardens front and rear • Gas central heating • Fitted kitchen

Croxteth Road, Sefton Park

£550pcm • 2 bedroom apartment • Spacious living area • Gas central heating • Off road parking

NEW!

Belvidere Rd, Princes Park

£375pcm • 2 bedroom apartment • Unfurnished • Gas central heating • Secure entry telecom system

NEW!

Percy Street, Toxteth

£425pcm

NEW!

• 1 bedroom apartment • Fitted kitchen and bathroom • Fully alarmed • Close to city centre

Sir Thomas St, City Centre

£475pcm • 1 bedroom apartment • Open plan living • Wooden flooring throughout • Close to all amenities

NEW!

Vale Road, Woolton

NEW!

£725pcm • 3 bedroom semi-detached • Furnished • Landscaped gardens • Front driveway with garage

NEW!

prescot sales & lets - 0151 292 8880 Gloucester Road, Huyton

£89,950

NEW!

• 3 Bedroom town house • Gas fired central heating • Attractive gardens • No onward chain

• Attractive 2 bed terrace • Luxury refitted kitchen • double glazed • No chain

£92,000

NEW!

• 3 Bedroom mid town house • Extended kitchen • Gas central heating • Double glazing

Granite Terrace, Huyton

£137,950

Radway Road, Huyton

NEW!

• 3 Bedroom detached • Kitchen/ diner • Large conservatory • En-suite to master bedroom

NEW PRICE

£110,000

• Three bedroom semi detached • Lounge with dining area • Conservatory • Immaculate garden

Tithebarn Road, Knowsley

£349,950

Rotherham Close, Huyton

NEW PRICE

Medway Court, St Helens

Greenes Road, Whiston

£114,950

NEW!

• 2 Bedrooms • Re-fitted kitchen & bathroom • Attractive rear garden • Open aspect to the front

Bryer Road, Prescot

£450pcm

£495pcm

• Two bedroom apartment • Gas central heating • Allocated parking • Secure intercom

• 2 bedroom semi- detached • Loft room • Fitted kitchen • Rear garden with playhouse, shed

andrewlouis.co.uk

NEW!

Esonwood Road, Whiston

£129,950

NEW PRICE

• 4 Bedrooms • Semi detached house • Garage • Large garden

Honiston Avenue, Rainhill

£525pcm • 3 bedroom mid terrace • Fitted kitchen • Parking • Good sized garden

Prescot Sales & Lettings: 0151 292 8880 Prescot Office, 19 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QA

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Ellerman Road ÂŁ169,950

Pall Mall ÂŁ130,000

South Ferry Quay ÂŁ129,950

Argyle Street ÂŁ125,000

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• Two bedroom apartment • Second floor location • Great views of River Mersey, Marina/Boatyard and Cathedral • Secure undercroft parking space • Ample visitor parking bays

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Modern town house Fabulous Marina views Two double bedrooms First floor Lounge with balcony Modern fitted Kitchen Stylish Bathroom and en-suite

Superb duplex apartment Three bedrooms, two bathrooms Three Balconies Views overlooking lake Easy access into City Centre UPVC double glazed windows

Spacious second floor apartment Two double bedrooms Stylish Bathroom and Kitchen Open plan Lounge/dining area Balcony off lounge DG, Electric heating system

Duplex apartment One double bedroom Substantial Terrace overlooking Campbell Square Superb location for city centre Lounge/diner/fitted kitchen

Prescot Road ÂŁ114,950

Peter House ÂŁ105,000

Mono Building ÂŁ98,950

Southbank Road ÂŁ95,000

Harrington Chambers ÂŁ94,950

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Upper ground floor apartment 2 bedrooms Kitchen Lounge Bathroom

Fourth floor apartment One double bedroom Open plan lounge/fitted kitchen Balcony DG, Electric heating Lift to all floors

Second floor apartment Two double bedrooms Open plan Lounge/fitted Kitchen Juliet balcony Stylish bathroom with white suite DG, Electric heating system

Three bedroom mid-terrace Fully improved and modernised Superb fully fitted kitchen Stylish bathroom Walk-in shower and bath DG, Gas central heating system

Two bedroom apartment Third floor location Lift to all floors Lounge/Diner/fitted kitchen Bathroom with white suite Gas central heating system

Catherine Street ÂŁ89,950

Sunbury Road Reduced To ÂŁ72,500

Snowdrop Street ÂŁ65,950

Pendennis Street ÂŁ65,000

Sandalwood Close ÂŁ54,950

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Upper ground floor apartment Two double bedrooms Modern fitted kitchen Integrated appliances Stylish bathroom with white suite Electric heating system

Substantial mid terrace house 3 bedrooms (originally 4) Requiring modernisation Offering great potential UPVC DG, Partial GCH 3 reception rooms

Recently upgraded mid-terrace Three bedrooms Lounge Modern fitted Kitchen Ground floor modern Bathroom DG, GCH

Mid terrace house Two bedrooms and boxroom Through lounge/dining room Bathroom with white suite UPVC double glazed windows Gas central heating system

3 bedroom mid-terrace house Cul-de-sac location Driveway, off-road parking Downstairs w.c.

Breakfast kitchen In need of modernisation

PROPERTIES TO LET Crofton Estate ÂŁ1,500pcm

• Two Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Huge Living Area • Secure Parking • Gated Development • Sought After Location

Kings Waterfront ÂŁ825pcm

• Stunning corner apartment • Two bedroom's • Furnished • Breathe-taking views • Allocated parking • Fantastic location

Kings Waterfront ÂŁ725pcm

• Brand new exclusive development • Two bedrooms • Unfurnished • Immaculate new fitted kitchen • En-suite • Allocated parking

Bispham Tower ÂŁ575pcm

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Bulloch House 10 Rumford Place, Liverpool, L3 9DG

0151 236 9660 Lettings 0151 255 2290 Sales

Fax: 0151 255 2288 email: property@keppiemassie.com KeppieMassieRes

RESIDENTIAL SALES - LETTINGS The Colonades

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Four best lets WHAT’S ON THE MARKET?

TOWER BUILDING, CITY CENTRE L3

VICTORIA BURTON Assistant Sales and Lettings Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle VIEW NOW 0151 242 6490

How much? £900pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to Liverpool One Benefits from Secure Parking Best feature Stunning views over the Liver Building & River Mersey Agent’s view “Located in a prestigious building in Liverpool city centre with stunning views. Accommodation comprises an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area, two double bedrooms (master with en-suite) and bathroom.

The apartment is offered furnished to a high standard and available immediately.”

PALL MALL, CITY CENTRE L3

NAWAZ ALI Lettings Manager at Key Properties VIEW NOW 0151 244 5522

How much?

Key Properties £700pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to The City Centre and Local Transport Links Benefits from Two Double Bedrooms, Open Planned Living Best feature Balcony and Central Location Agent’s view “A Superb 2 bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished with large open planned living, modern kitchen area with integrated appliances.

A stones throw away from Liverpool’s shopping and nightlife. Early viewing is advised.”

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PROPERTIES FOR RENT

THE WHITEHOUSE, AIGBURTH ROAD L19

LOUISE MORLEY Assistant Manager Castle Estates VIEW NOW 0151 738 1619

How much? £750 - £875pcm Number of bedrooms Two and three Close to All local ammenities Benefits from Designer bespoke kitchens boasting the latest appliances, luxury en-suite and master bathroom with floor to ceiling Italian porcelain tiles and refined attention to detail that accentuates a perfect quality build.

Best feature A high specification finish, 500m from Cressington train station Agent’s view “Castle Estates are pleased to offer this high specification, luxury apartment located in Grassendale. The exceptionally designed spaces throughout the apartment allows for spacious living areas, with a contemporary elegant feel..”

CITY GATE, CITY CENTRE L1

DARREN KAY Head of Residential Lettings and Business Development Manager at Venmore VIEW NOW 0151 236 4400

How much? £1200pcm Number of bedrooms Two Close to All local Amenities Benefits from A large roof terrace offering unrivaled views Best feature Jacuzzi bath with TV embedded into the bathroom wall Agent’s view “A spectacular penthouse apartment offering unrivalled views from its large private terrace.

A duplex apartment, with the lower floor offering two double bedrooms, both with access to a balcony, and two bathrooms. The top floor takes you into a stunning kitchen and lounge area, finished to a great standard and extremely generous in size.”

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HOT TOPIC British interest in buying property abroad has surged in past few months as savvy expats take advantage of rock bottom prices in their dream destination. The weak economies of Portugal and Spain has led to a rush of people looking for cheap property, with the tax breaks of Cyprus making it a welcome haven and the picturesque homes of Hungary, priced at less than what it costs to buy a new car, remaining an attractive prospect.

Spain A Spanish home is the essence of a property abroad. It has remained popular with Britons for over three decades, from the small apartments and fincas that offer a quaint lifestyle to the palatial beach properties.

Spain's pleasant, healthy climate and wide selection of properties make it the most popular destination for an overseas property. Fincas are plots of land outside of towns and villages, which can range from tumbledown farmhouses to beautiful modern villas and generally come with a lot of land.

From the cosmopolitan islands to the TOWIE favourite Marbella, Spanish property remains a hot investment - although, following a slight dip in the housing market it is more of a matter of lifestyle than investment.

With values having fallen by anything up to 50 per cent and sometimes more, there are fantastic bargains to be had.

There has never been a better time to buy your dream holiday home or acquire an attractive property investment.

Local agent Sutton Kersh Abroad specialises in holiday homes and investment properties in Spain, the Canary Islands and Hungary.

Paul Sutton, managing director at Sutton Kersh, commented: “Sales in foreign property has suffered a significant decline due to the economic crisis. However,

whilst this has caused problems for developers and property owners who bought at the top of the markets, it has created a fantastic opportunity for those waiting to buy a holiday home abroad or to invest in foreign property.”

Sutton Kersh Abroad is currently promoting property next to The Duquesa golf course, near the Puerto de La Duquesa, and property near the quaint village of Manilva, five minutes from Malaga.

Hungary The rich, multi-cultural lifestyle of Hungary is a great draw for Britons and with property prices at a fraction of Spanish prices, it comes top in

It’s a strong economy since the fall of Communism, and as a member of the European Union, the road to Hungary is one of the more secure ones in Europe - with a road also littered with extinct volcanoes, ruined castles and vineyards it is easy to see the attraction.

Cyprus With a flight time from Britain of four and a half hours, Cyprus may not be quite as accessible as Spain. However given its charm and climate, it is clear why investors, and those simply looking for a second home, are prepared to go the extra mile.

Cyprus has a strong draw because of its robust economy,

There has never been a better time to buy your dream holiday home or acquire an attractive property investment.

our list of Europe’s hotspots.

As an alternative to Spain, Hungary provides a great value country-style holiday close to the tourist areas around Lake Balaton. Holiday homes are available from as little as £15,000 and offer great value for money.

low risk due to a strong legal system, extremely low taxation, excellent infrastructure and the familiarity for British people of the island - and of course the superb weather.

As a result of it being a British colony until 1960, English is widely spoken, the legal,

banking and business systems are also very similar and they even drive on the same side of the road.

When buying a property using a specialist in a particular country who can hold your hand and demystify the process of buying a property abroad greatly helps.

They can manage all the unfamiliar aspects of an overseas purchase such as selection of a property to suit your needs, accessing finance for a mortgage, explaining currency transfers and finding tried and trusted professional advisors in the country. Then, once you have bought the property they can help you furnish it and let it out to generate income.

One such specialist is InvestinCyprus.com, part of Bold Spirit based in Liverpool, they started out as a sales agent in Cyprus in 2003 and are now developers. The Grove Spa Resort is their first complete development - featuring self-contained apartments and townhouses, situated in Mazotos, a peaceful traditional Cypriot village midway between Larnaca and Limassol on the south coast.

Stephanie Fairhurst, director of InvestinCyprus.com, commented: “The Grove Spa resort is very popular and we have many clients from Liverpool and the North West who have bought there.

Surrounded by groves of olive and orange trees it is perfect for a getaway in rural tranquillity but not too far from the tourist hotspots if you fancy a change.

“Facilities on site include four large outdoor pools, two giant Jacuzzi pools, tennis court, gym, dance studio, indoor hydrotherapy suite including sauna, steam room and heated pool, cafe bar and a full service health spa with seven treatment rooms.”

Of course, it’s not just the sunshine that makes the Greek part of Cyprus a haven for Britons. Spend more than 183 days on the island, in one financial year, and you become a tax resident, liable for as little as five per cent income tax.

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NEWS

Hot off the press LIVERPOOL’S LATEST NEWS

Museum of Liverpool Throws Open Doors The Museum of Liverpool finally threw open its doors this month attracting a staggering 12,000 people on its first day.

Hundreds queued on the Pier Head for their first glimpse inside the £72million institution, the first newly built national museum to open in a century.

The museum was officially opened by six-year-old schoolboy Finn O’Hare from South Liverpool.

Before he cut the ribbon the crowd listened as Dr David Fleming, director of National Museums Liverpool told why the boy had been picked over some of the city’s more famous sons or daughters.

He explained that a year ago Finn had written to them saying: ‘Dear

Mr and Mrs in charge of the museum. I am very excited about when the new museum will open. I am good at opening things. Please can I open the museum?’

Dr Fleming said: “We ended up thinking that’s the perfect thing because the museum’s not about famous people, it’s about the people of Liverpool.”

The museum is home to 6,000 objects illustrating the social history of the city.

Exhibits include the first Ford Anglia off the Halewood production line in 1963, the stage where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met in 1957 and a life size Liver Bird. More than 750,000 visitors are expected to visit each year.

MINI AUCTION FOR BEGINNER BIDDERS Leading estate agent and auctioneer Venmore is to stage a special mini auction at this year’s Merseyside Landlord Expo.

Recent Venmore Auction

Venmore, the headline sponsor of the event, will hold an extra auction in addition to their usual six auctions throughout the year at the Expo on 22 September.

The auction will profile five top buy-to-let properties to give an exciting taste of the bidding experience to new investors.

Nick Ball, head of Venmore auctions, commented: “The taster auction will be an ideal opportunity for experienced

investors and buyers to seek out a selection of hot properties.

With our September auction held on the 14 September and the Expo event on 22 September – it’s going to be a great month for the property sector.”

The Expo, held at the Crowne Plaza in Liverpool city centre, attracts more than 40 exhibitors from six borough councils all showcasing specialised services to landlords and property owners from six borough councils.

To download a free ticket or for more information visit www.merseysidelandlordexpo. com Your Move 27

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Hot & Happening HOT PROPERTY NEWS IN LIVERPOOL

HOMESURE JOINS TWITTERATI Buying a house in Childwall has become a whole lot easier now that property agent HOMEsure is promoting a range of homes on Twitter and Facebook.

Sales and lettings have significantly increased in recent months following HOMEsure’s promotion of homes on the internet, from regular property updates on Facebook to promotion on Twitter.

Nick Stott, managing director, said: “We rented a flat through Twitter last week and we gained a new client from New Zealand after he saw one of our adverts on Google. You can also watch our adverts on YouTube.”

HOMEsure has also appointed Helen Bowers as their new branch manager to handle the increase in both sales and lettings.

For more information, telephone 0151 722 2222 or visit www.homesureproperty.co.uk Facebook: HOMEsure Property or Twitter: HOMEsureprop

Taylor Wimpey to Offer FirstBuy

The Deck in Runcorn

Taylor Wimpey is set to help first time buyers get on the property ladder by offering the Government’s newly launched FirstBuy scheme on a range of homes across Merseyside.

FirstBuy, a joint loan of 20 per cent from the government and Taylor Wimpey with only 5 per cent deposit, is now available on selected homes at The Deck in Runcorn, Speakman Gardens in

Prescot and Cunningham Grange in St Helens.

Sam Williams, regional sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey North West, said: “We believe that this scheme will make all the difference to those who can afford the monthly repayments on a mortgage but not the hefty deposit.”

At Speakman Gardens (0845 071 8832) a two bedroom apartment can be purchased through the scheme for just £79,560, with just a £4,973 deposit. A one bedroom

apartment at The Deck (0845 071 8713) can be snapped up for just £58,360 and a deposit of £3,648, and at Cunningham Grange (0845 672 3872) a three bedroom home for £123,960 just needs a deposit of £7,748.

For further information on FirstBuy through Taylor Wimpey visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/ FirstBuy or visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/ northwest

EPC DEADLINE LOOMS Landlords, letting agencies and sales agents will be required to publish a full Energy Efficiency Certificate before a property is advertised from October 1, warns Louis Anastasiou, director of Andrew Louis.

Louis said his sales, lettings and property management company would be leading the field in complying with the new legislation.

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The new requirement takes away the 28 day period of grace previously offered to sales and lettings agents to get an EPC carried out.

The legislation, part of a 2009 EU Directive, also compels the seller or landlord to supply the full EPC certificate, rather than just a rating as was previously the case.

The compulsory EPC is aimed at furnishing new tenants or buyers with a property’s energy efficiency credentials, and help reduce the country’s carbon footprint.

“The requirement to get an EPC done before a property is marketed is the biggest change,” said Louis.

“There may be a question mark over how many buyers or tenants actually take the EPC into consideration when choosing a property, but it is legislation that has to be complied with.

“As a company we hope to be providing full EPCs well before the law comes into force.”

Louis Anastasiou

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PROPERTY NEWS

Bairstow Eves opens in Liverpool National estate agent Bairstow Eves has arrived in Liverpool to offer the professionalism of a big brand with the intimate customer care of a local agent and only one per cent plus VAT for vendors.

The new branch, near the Catholic Cathedral on Mount Pleasant, opened under the helm of managing director Mike Chrysokhou, who ran his own lettings company for five years before leading the Liverpool team.

He said: "As a franchise we own the business, we care about the business more than we would if we were working for a big brand. It makes you feel like you have more control of the company but with the big brand of Bairstow Eves and Countrywide, the parent

Show apartment turns heads

company, behind you. We go the extra mile.

"We took a long time to train our staff. We are already fourth on the Rightmove listings, which means we're able to compete with established companies. This is mainly due to the large amount of properties that have come through us.

We believe there's life in the housing market there are still many people who want to buy and sell houses."

For more information on Bairstow Eves visit their Liverpool branch at 107 Mount Pleasant, telephone on 0151 707 7777 or visit www.bairstoweves.co.uk

Interior Designer turns TV Star Interior designer Elaine Cunningham is set to show off her fabulous home in the upcoming ITV series May The Best House Win, where she will compete for a £1,000 prize.

The programme, which will air in September, sees the owners of some of Britain’s most interesting and unusual homes compete against each other.

The four contestants score each other’s home, based on interior design and hospitality.

Elaine, who owns Elaine Cunningham Interiors on Aigburth Road and Chapel Street, said: “I was nervous at first because being on television was completely out of my comfort zone, but once I got into the swing of it after the first day, I grew in confidence.”

“The competition gave me a chance to show another side of me, as my house is completely different to my shop. The shop is very glitzy, but my home is very traditional and homely - all the contestants were surprised by how traditional my home was.”

Elaine Cunningham

Flat-hunters got a taste of luxury living when St Paul’s Square brand new show apartment opened its doors.

At its launch potential homebuyers were treated to a tour of the stunning apartments, which are located in the city’s commercial district close to Moorfields station, had the chance to speak to the developer about buying options available and also gain inspiration on décor.

Boasting a large open plan living area, two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and south-facing balcony, the show apartment shows off why the selection of one and two bedroom apartments have sold so well since the development launched in 2009.

Muse Developments appointed Aintree-based interior design company Design That Room to furnish the apartment.

Owner and designer Fran Guinan said: “We’ve gone to town on this show apartment, and have really made the most of the space and the airy feel of the property. The building itself is quite geometric and sharp, so we have softened this by adding warm, neutral tones alongside splashes here and there of vibrant colour and pattern to give it a lift.”

The Shared Equity Scheme available at the development has attracted a wealth of would-be buyers.

Apartments start at £89, 950 for a one-bedroom apartment or £149, 950 for a twobedroom apartment.

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Advice from chartered accountants 0151 228 8977 Property Purchase using a Pension Scheme

Julia Casimo

Q: My husband and I would like to purchase premises for our business costing £275,000. Between us we have old private pensions built up of about £110,000, - can we use these funds towards the purchase?

A: The short answer is yes. Self Invested Pension funds such as SIPPs and SSASs are used in many family businesses as a very tax efficient way to purchase commercial property.

A SSAS or indeed a syndicated SIPP arrangement allow it’s members (in this case yourself and your husband) to effectively pool their pension resources, Both SIPPs and SSASs can borrow money from the bank (subject to approval), allowing an even greater degree of flexibility.

To make an immediate purchase in your case would require some new funds to be put into the pension scheme to make the purchase, but the funding could look like this. £ Transfer of existing pension policies 110,000 New contribution (within current guidelines) 90,000* Bank Borrowing, up to 100,000 Funds available for purchase and stamp duty 300,000 Q: That sounds interesting – but what are the tax advantages?

A: The first is the tax relief that you will obtain on the new contribution of £90,000*. If your business is a small limited company this alone should save you corporation tax of £18,000.

On an ongoing basis the business will pay market rent which is likely to be around £22,000 per annum to your’ pension fund, again with the business getting tax relief on the payments.

As well as the surplus from the annual rental, further pension contributions can be made, at your discretion. The current rules broadly allow for gross contribution of up to £50,000 per person per annum. These would also qualify for tax relief for the business. Eventually as the pension scheme builds up surplus funds either loan repayments can be accelerated and/or further investments can be made.

A pension scheme pays no income tax on the rent it receives or capital gains tax when it eventually disposes of the property.

An arrangement such as this allows you to take control of your pension planning via a tax efficient, transparent understandable vehicle.

Q: Is there anything else we need to think about?

A: Yes! There are a number of important legal, taxation and regulatory hurdles which need to be overcome to make this happen. You will need good advice from a suitably qualified firm to help you.

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Ask the Expert with Kate Handel Solicitor at Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors

My boyfriend and I have recently bought our first flat together and we have opted to hold the shares as Beneficial Joint Tenants. I understand this to mean if one of us dies, the flat will automatically pass to the survivor. If that is the case – do we still need to make a Will? If so, why?

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A Will gives you control and certainty over who your possessions (called your “Estate”) will go to when you die.

If you die without making a Will you will be said to have died “Intestate”. The Estate of a person who dies Intestate is distributed to certain surviving relatives under the Rules of Intestacy. As you are not married, in the eyes of the law you and your boyfriend are seen as co-habitiees and the Rules of Intestacy do not make provisions for co-habitees even where there are no other surviving relatives. If you do not make a Will, then your boyfriend will not benefit from your Estate other than the flat.

What if both of you die? Without a Will the flat will go to the people whom the law dictates and not necessarily the people who you would both choose. The only way you can have any control over this is to make a Will.

None of us like to think that our relationships may end, however, what would happen if you and your boyfriend where no longer together? It is likely that you would be advised to ‘sever’ the Joint Tenancy. This is a legal procedure which can be undertaken and you do not have to be in agreement for this to take place. Severing the Tenancy would result in you both owning defined shares in the flat. The only way you can then control what happens to your share of the flat is by making a Will.

When you make a Will you choose the person who will look after everything after you have passed away. This person is called an Executor. Again, if you do not make a will the law decides this for you and this may result in avoidable worry and distress to members of your family and others who might benefit from your Estate.

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HAVE YOUR SAY YOUR VIEWS ON BIG ISSUES “Deleting Milly Dowler’s messages was disgusting and the thought that it might have affected the investigation is terrible.

Everyone should be able to keep their personal life to themselves. Celebrities are followed everywhere by paps, so a lot of their lives are on show, but they should be allowed to keep their private life to themselves.”

Daniel Ross Allerton, student

First it was Sienna Miller, then it came to light that murdered Milly Dowler’s phone messages had been hacked. Now the scandal has raged across the worlds of business, politics and police, causing a string of high profile casualties.

In this age of technology can people really expect privacy?

“I don’t commit personal information to gadgets and I’m not interested in the soap opera stuff in papers like the News of the World.

Bit I actually think the phone hacking scandal is about more than privacy - it’s to do with something deeply wrong with society at the moment which goes to the highest levels. It’s to do with dishonesty. It’s clear that the whole issue has frightened politicians to death – they are afraid of the dark underbelly of what they’ve been doing coming to light. Politicians have clearly been hand in glove with newspapers and the police, and we are seeing people jump before they are pushed.”

“I think hacking into anyone’s phone, whether they are famous or not, is wrong and the News of the World had to pay the price. Obviously celebrities line up to put their lives on front pages so it is a much more serious issue when it affects ordinary people who are in the news for different reason. On the whole though I think everyone is entitled to his or her privacy.”

Jack Whitely film-maker, Shrewsbury

“Phone hacking is a disgrace and Rupert Murdoch should go down. There’s no excuse for deleting messages from Milly Dowler’s phone, and families of 7/7 victims. I thought phone hacking went out with Watergate, but we find out newspapers have been doing it all along – Gordon Brown knew about it. It’s a worry.”

“I’ve been really interested in the phone hacking issue.

Rebecca Brooks should have been sacked because in my opinion she would have known what was going on. People only got interested when normal people started having their phone hacked, but it was completely wrong, even when it was just about celebrities getting hacked. I’m sure it’s much more widespread than just in one paper. I’m glad it’s all coming to light. I’m sure there’s a lot more under the surface too.”

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PETER CAPALDI

In what is the jewel in the Liverpool Playhouse new season, the world premiere of the stage adaptation of The Ladykillers is debuting in Liverpool, with charismatic Peter Capaldi in the role of the villainous Professor Marcus. The Academy Award and BAFTA winner is best known for his part as foul-mouthed political spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker in BBC show The Thick of It and film In the Loop. Peter reveals why he is proud of starring in the stage adaptation of the classic Ealing Comedy and how it feels to be back on the stage after a five-year absence.

INTERVIEW BY DINA KARIM The Ladykillers is one of the UK’s most loved films, from the golden age of Ealing Comedy cinema in the 50s.

How does it feel to be performing in the first ever stage adaptation, following in the footsteps of Alec Guinness who played Prof. Marcus?

In a way it’s difficult to explain the production because it is evoking the spirit of the original without being too true to the letter, it’s a platform of Graham Lineham’s imagination, of Sean Foley’s imagination (director), to rework that material and do it in a way that’s modern but still has the atmosphere of the original.

It’s also really, really fun - I mean that’s why we’re really doing it. It’s absolutely gag-packed, it’s a wonderful comic idea that still plays and I think we’ve all just been very lucky to be involved in it.

The great thing about reading it was that in spite of it being a real film, I felt this couldn’t have belonged anywhere but on stage.

The cast mainly come from a comedic background - Ben Miller starred in Armstrong and Miller, James Fleet in Four Weddings and a Funeral - was the casting deliberate?

I think it’s a joy for an actor in comedy to respond to this material, it sort of feels you’re coming home because everybody is working towards the same ambition - a really entertaining evening.

In a way, the show can be summed up as Dr Caligari meets Reservoir Dogs via Upstairs Downstairs, a totally kind of British, kind of mish-mash of style. There’s nobody else who can do this as effectively other than the cast we have who are all very, very experienced in comedy and can plug into this style. It’s a very accessible but quite stylised piece so you need people where that is their business.

You’re better known for your role as political spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in BBC sitcom The Thick of It and subsequent film In the Loop, more accurately you’ve become known for your mesmerising swearing rants on the show. Can we expect more in The Ladykillers?

No, I never swear, my character never swears in it. I’m not a huge fan of swearing anyway because I think usually it’s just a

short cut to getting a laugh.

Known mainly for your TV and film work, how does it feel to be back on stage?

Very nervous. Working here is really scary but at the same time I love to be out here in front of people and working on a piece that I feel so confident about with the script, the director and the cast. I couldn’t want for a better production to get back to the theatre.

Yes, it is scary it’s about five years since I was last on stage but I really feel a strange kind of confidence about this project. I don’t mean just about my contribution in it, but I mean about the show itself, it has a life of its own. It’s up and running before we’ve even started on it so I couldn’t want for a better production to join.

The Ladykillers is the tale of eccentric Mrs Wilberforce, who when she decides to let her spare room, the mysterious Professor Marcus moves in; but he may not be the fine upstanding gentleman he appears to be. As she provides an endless supply of tea and cake to the Professor and his motley crew of ‘musicians’, how long can the gang continue to pull the crocheted wool over this seemingly naïve little old lady’s eyes?

The Ladykillers will premier on November 3 - 8, at the Liverpool Playhouse.

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The first hundred inside after the 10am opening on July 18 were golden ticket holders, then many of the 100,000 Liverpool residents who helped provide input and exhibits for the space flocked in.

Former nurse Ann Collette Feenan from Woolton provided commentary for a Sefton General Hospital exhibit, which features in the People’s Republic section.

“There is just so much to see here, it’s fantastic,” she said. “We are definitely going to come back for a repeat visit so we can see everything.”

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The Football Development Programme allows successful applicants the opportunity to study for nationally recognised qualifications whilst benefiting from expert coaching from UEFA licensed coaches.

Students will have the opportunity to represent Greenbank College in the British College Football League and Cup Competitions (competitive matches) which are played Wednesday afternoons around north west.

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SALT, which provides education for youngsters aged from 13 to 19 who find it difficult to thrive in mainstream institutions, celebrated students from Liverpool, Knowsley and Halton gaining up to six GCSEs. The event, held at the Foresight Centre, Liverpool University, was compered by Liverpool Football Club’s Head of Community, Bill Bygroves. Former Liverpool ace John Aldridge, boxer Paul Smith and The Farm frontman Peter Hooton handed out awards.

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John Aldridge, Dominic Preston (All Saints – SALT Liverpool Sports Programme Student of the Year), Paul Smith, Peter Hooton. 5. John Aldridge, Paul Smith, Tony See (Halewood Centre for Learning), Christina Stone (Pearson), Peter Hooton. 6. John Aldridge, Paul Smith, Tom Stewart (ESLA – SALT Sports Student of the Year) Christina Stone, Peter Hooton. 7.

John Aldridge, Joe Baxter (ESLA BTEC Lever 2 Sport Student), Paul Smith, Christina Stone, Peter Hooton. 8. Pupils show off their awards. 9. Anthony Marlow receives his certificate.

10. Pupils showcase their musical talent. 11. Audience enjoys the historic surroundings. 12. Speeches celebrate pupils’ achievements.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Ask the expert With over ten years’ experience in the interior design business, Sharon Armor is poised to answer all your design queries from DIY disasters to decorating dilemmas.

FABULOUS Benches with city chic FABRICS It must be a least five years ago now, that we invested in a beautiful sofa and two armchairs for the lounge. The furniture, which we love, is very traditional in design, handmade in England with a hair stuffed front, sprung arms, wooden legs and brass castors. It is so comfortable and really suits are requirements. We are changing the colours in the room and would like to change the fabric on the sofa and chair. We would like the fabric to have a traditional design, maybe with colours of cornflower blue or natural shades. Would you be able to suggest a fabric that would look elegant on our beautiful furniture?

I would definitely recommend fabric from the new Zoffany embroidery collection, Frangipani. The collection encompasses both traditional and contemporary designs of natural forms and achieves the beautiful colour ways and textures from a variety of different embroidery techniques and styles.

The design Fig Tree meets upholstery standards for domestic use and would look inspiring on your traditional handmade English furniture. The design is of flat leaves and coloured in various shades of blue. www.zoffany.com/pages/products/pro ducts_fabrics-detail/frangipani/2

Do you know where we can purchase a two-seater bench without cushions that we can leave out on the balcony of our city centre apartment? When we have looked we can only find park bench styles, these are often not very comfortable and ideally we would like the piece of furniture to be a contemporary deisgn, that reclines.

Look no further than the unusual, fun and contemporary design of the Luxembourg Low Duo Armchair. This unique bench is available in twenty four different colourways and being light weight would be perfect for a balcony. The bench is available from www.barbedsop.co.uk and is made by Fermob. www.barbedshop.co.uk/shop/products/luxembourglow-duo-armchair.aspx

BADGE IDEA I am looking after my two granddaughters during the school holidays. The girls, aged seven and nine, are great fun, but need entertaining.

I am planning lots of outings to keep them occupied. But whilst we are out having fun, Mum is busy at work! I thought it would be a great idea for the girls to make mum a present or paint a picture of our summer adventures.

Do you have any other suggestions?

I have spotted some fantastic button badge canvases, which I think look fantastic and would be fun for the girls to make during their school summer holidays. The main objective would be to allow the girls to make a collection of badges from all of your adventures. The girls could even make their own. When the collection has built up, its time to get to work on a canvas. I would make an outline in pencil of a simple design then fill in the design by attaching the badges to the canvas. I think it would make the perfect picture for mum and would remind the girls forever of the wonderful summer they spent with you and all the exciting places you visited. www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/brigitte-herrod-vintage-button-badge-heart-canvas-exclusive-torockett-st-george-2956-p.asp

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HOMES FOR SALE/TO LET L1 £120,950 Merchants House 2 Bedroom Apartment Kitchen with Intergraded Appliances Recently Refurbished Close to all Amenities Liberty Place City Centre £139995 2 Bedroom Apartment Parking Timber Decked Balcony Stunning Views Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333 £109,995 Archview Crescent 1 Bedroom Apartment Intergraded Appliances Modern Bathroom Allocated Parking

£65,000 Naseby Street We are pleased to offer this terraced property situated off County Road, Liverpool 4. the property benefits: two bedrooms, through lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom, dg, part ch, rear yard.

Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 £59,950 Manningham Road On offer is this delightful two bedroomed terraced property, situated off Priory Road Liverpool 4. this property has double glazing & central heating, fitted kitchen, through lounge, bathroom and yard Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333 £67,500 Preston Point 1 Bedroom Apartment Very Affordable Low Rent 25% Share

£33,000 Norgate Street We are pleased to offer this two bedroom terraced property. the property is in need of refurbishment.

Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300

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L2 £90,000 Cable Yard 1 Bedroom Apartment Open Plan Kitchen/Lounge Timber Decked Balcony Close to all Amenities

L5 £99,950 View 146 Everton 2 Bedroom Apartment Electric Heating Double Glazing Secure Allocated Parking

£119,950 The Collegiate 1 Bedroom Duplex Apartment Fitted Kitchen Laminated Flooring Award Winning Urban Splash Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

L4 £109,950 Parthenon Drive Priory Properties are pleased to offer this three bedroom town house, situated in a popular residential area, close by are shops, schools & public transport. ideal family home with through lounge, gas central heating, double glazing and garden to rear plus driveway to front for car, ornate railings, view by appointment only

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L15 £124,950 Alderson Road 3 Bed Mid Terrace, Double Glazed, Two Receptions, Fitted Kitchen, Bathroom

£115,000 Gloucester Place Modern two bedroom apartment Available with NO CHAIN! Stylish Kitchen, Bathroom, Convenient location for Hospitals and Universities, UPVC double glazing and electric heating, Allocated and Visitor parking bays.

Highly recommended!

Venmore 0151 236 4400

L26 £245,000 Wood Road No Chain, UPVC Double Glazed, 3 Receptions, New Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Gardens Front Side & Rear Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £139,950 Yelverton Close Offers Considered, Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Front & Rear Gardens Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114

L33 £69,999 Ferrier Road 2 Bed End Town, UPVC Double Glazed, Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Fitted Kitchen, Gardens off Road Parking

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Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 £89,950 Wenlock Road We are pleases to offer this terraced property situated off Priory Road, Liverpool 4. the property benefits: three bedrooms, through lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom, dg, ch, yard Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300

£99,950 Garthowen Road 3 Bed Semi, Cul-de-sac position, Double Glazed Gas Central Heating, Lounge, Dining Room, Garden to Rear

£780pcm Gambier Terrace Superior 2 double bedroom, unfurnished flat. Available immediately

L8 £115,000 Anglican Court City Quay 2 Bedroom Apartment Separate Kitchen Allocated Parking Views of the Cathedral Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

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Venmore 0151 236 4400 £475pcm Renshaw Street We are offering this first floor, 2 bedroom property in a location close to Liverpool’s many shops, bars, restaurants and within walking distance of University sites. The flat offers a lounge, 2 double sized bedrooms, bathroom with separate shower cubicle and modern kitchen with oven & hob, GCH, DG, laminate flooring throughout, blinds on windows and secure intercom entrance. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329

L3 £1000pcm South Ferry Quay Luxury 4 bedroom penthouse apartment , fully furnished to a very high standard large balcony overlooking mariner from one side and views over River Mersey from other side, secure underground parking.

Contact Ian: 07776136043

£750pcm Waterloo Warehouse We are pleased to offer this superb fully furnished 2 bedroom duplex apartment in sought after location, close to Albert Dock and Liverpool One. The apartment is modern throughout with a lounge, dining room, the kitchen has integrated appliances. The master bedroom has ensuite bathroom. There is a private balcony with a view of the River Mersey.

Secure parking and intercom system.

Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329 £650pcm Chandlers Wharf A stunning two bed / two bathroom fully furnished luxury city apartment, with balcony, located at the prestigious Chandlers Wharf development. Ideally locate close to Liverpool One and Docklands Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333

£495pcm One Park West Studio apartment, Fully furnished, Located on the 6TH floor, Open plan lounge/kitchen, High specification kitchen, Available immeadiatley

Brian Ellis 0151 236 5550

Space Estate Agents 0151 245 0114 £69,995 Minster Court 1 Bedroom Apartment Parking NEW PRICE REDUCED

Venmore 0151 236 4400

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Priory Property Services 0151 260 0300 £98,000 Watford Road On Offer is this delightful three bedroom terraced property, situated off Priory Road Liverpool 4. the property has the benefit of central heating, double glazing, two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, large hallway, cellar under stairs. ideal family home. view

£500pcm Renaissance Building One Bedroom, Fully Furnished, Fitted Kitchen, Immaculate Bathroom, Superb Location, Close to all amenities

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£500pcm Cornwallis Court Converted Flat, second floor apartment, On bedroom, Furnished, Contact City office for viewing

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Andrew Louis 0151 330 5333 £55,000 Dale Street 1 Bedroom Open Plan Lounge Shower Room Ideal 1st Time Buyer

£94,950 Princes Court Sixth Floor Apartment, Two Double Bedrooms, Private Terrace, Private Parking and Garage, Communal Gardens

£550pcm Jam Works, Fleet Street We are offering this popular 2 bedroom apartment, close to concert square. This apartment boasts a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, lounge with balcony, high specification bathroom with shower, laminate flooring and carpets in bedrooms. There is a secure intercom entrance and passenger lift. No DSS. Deposit, References and Guarantor Required Amazon Management Services Ltd 0151 351 9329

£950pcm Malmaison Apartments Exceptional and spectacular waterfront apartment, views of the River Mersey.

Located above the Malmaison Hotel, fully furnished andbenefits from: Two double bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms balcony Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 £925pcm Quebec Quay Spacious 2 bedroom penthouse apartment. Located on the Marina overlooking the River Mersey, 2 large bedrooms with en-suites, dressing room/walk in wardrobe.

Balcony with views of the marina Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £895pcm South Ferry Quay 3 bedroom apartment furnished en-suite shower room secure parking Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £850pcm Malmaison Apartments An exceptional and spectacular waterfront apartment, boasting unrivalled views of the River Mersey. Apartments located above the Malmaison Hotel the property is fully furnished andbenefits from: Two double bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090

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//// HOMES FOR SALE/LET £850pcm Alexandra Tower Luxury 2 bed apartment in Alexandra Tower, Spectacular river views, Furnished to a high standard throughout. Open plan living area, Fitted kitchen, Bathroom and En-suite, Secure parking

£625pcm Lockfields View 3 bedroom town house en-suite to master furnished long let Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £775pcm Kings Dock Fully furnished, Fantastic location, Brand new development, Astounding view's, Secure parking, Luxury city living Venmore 0151 236 4400 £750pcm Argyle Court Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, Fully furnished to a high standard throughout 2 double bedrooms, Balcony, Fully fitted kitchen, Excellent Central location off Duke Street, Secure parking Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £750pcm Chandlers Wharf Luxury 2 bed apartment, Excellent city centre location, Fully furnished, Double bedrooms, Bathroom & en-suite, Balcony, Secure parking Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038

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£625pcm City Quay Luxury ground floor fully furnished two bedrooms/two bathrooms apartment, appointed to a high specification throughout.

Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 £550pcm Alder Way Road Castle Estates are pleased to offer this One Bedroom fully furnished apartment, located in a sought after area City Quay, Riverside Drive. Briefly comprising of open plan lounge/kitchen, double bedroom, and good size bathroom. It benefits from IKEA style furnishings, all white goods, carpets and blinds and secure gated entrance, parking included.

L7 £500pcm The Sidings 2 Bedroom Apartment in a popular complex. Ideally situated for access to the Womens Hospital and the Universities.

The property is fully furnished, DG, EH and private parking.

£495pcm Abbeygate Apartments 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor apartment off Wavertree High Street. The property briefly compromises of 2 double bedrooms, separate kitchen/lounge, new fitted carpet. It benefits from Fully Fitted Kitchen with Fridge/Freezer and Washer/Dryer, Gas Central Heating, Private Parking. Use of communal gardens.

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£550pcm Parkfield Road Newly refurbished two bed ground floor flat with GCH.

L8 £500pcm Anglican Court 2 bedroom apartment double glazed windows separate kitchen secure parking

Clement Evans Properties 0151 727 1515 £440pcm West Albert Road One bed flat with GCH

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£575pcm Waterloo Quay 2 bedroom apartment fitted kitchen with integrated appliances secure parking popular location

£425pcm Sandbeck Street 2 bedroom terrace unfurnished built in oven and fridge rear yard

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Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £675pcm Adler Way Luxury two bedroom, two bathrooms apartment with balcony, fully furnished to the very highest specification. The property is located on the much sought after City Quay development in the Docklands district.

Guardian Property Lettings Ltd 0151 702 9090 £650pcm Ellerman Road 2 bedroom fully furnished 2nd floor apartment Located in a sought after location of Liverpool .This property briefly comprises of 2 double bedrooms/en suite to master, fully fitted open plan kitchen and diner which has new carpets.

It benefits from high quality furnishings curtains and all white goods. Great location close to the city Centre and Liverpool Docks- walking distance to Brunswick train station. There is secure gated access and allocated parking.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619 £650pcm Hamilton House Luxury 2 bed apartment, New development on Pall Mall in the City Centre, Fully furnished, Balcony, Double bedrooms, Fitted kitchen Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £625pcm The Reach Luxury 2 bed apartment, Popular development on Leeds Street, Short walk to Waterfront & City Centre, Fully furnished, Double bedrooms, Fitted kitchen Cuddly Bears 0151 706 8038 £625pcm Ellerman Road 2 Bedroom 3rd floor apartment located in a sought after area City Quay Riverside Drive. Open plan lounge/kitchen, includes white goods. GCH, allocated parking, secure gated access.

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L4 £460pcm Harrow Road Recently refurbished 2 bedroom terraced house available in popular location on Harrow Road, close to Stanley Park. The property benefits from DG and a newly installed central heating system, new kitchen with white goods, living room, dining room, 2 double beds.

£425pcm Cockburn Street This 2 bedroom furnished property is decorated to a good standard and is fully double glazed. The property has white goods to the kitchen and newly fitted bathroom. It is situated close to the City Centre and has easy access to bus routes.

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321 £400pcm Elm Road 2 Bedroom Terrace located in Walton Village. The property has a Large Through Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating.

Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

L34 £445pcm Eccleston Street 2 bedroom apartment gas central heating close to Prescot town centre viewing essential

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Pantheon Property Services 0151 735 1001 £400pcm Sleepers Hill 2 double bedroom terrace unfurnished separate kitchen close to local amenities

£1,750pcm Cuckoo Lane 4 bedroom detached house furnished landscaped gardens driveway and garage

£525pcm Glengarrif Street A lovely 3 bedroom unfurnished property located in a residential area of Tuebrook.

The property comprises of good size lounge, separate kithen, 3 bedrooms and yard to the rear. Property has recently been re-decorated throughout including new carpets in all 3 bedrooms. Benefits from double glazing, central heating and all white goods in the kitchen. Close to all local amenities and excellent transport links to the City Centre. Ideal for a family, viewings highly recommended.

WA9 £450pcm Medway Court 2 bedroom apartment electric heating and double glazing allocated parking intercom Andrew Louis 0151 330 5321

Castle Estates 0151 738 1619 Castle Estates 0151 738 1619 £395pcm Frodsham Street Nice two bedroomed, unfurnished house.The property has a fitted kitchen and is part carpeted part laminate flooring. The house benefits from gas central heating and is alarmed. It is close to all amenities inc. transport, shops etc.

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Hot in the city WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT & ABOUT IN LIVERPOOL

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Diners at newly opened Matou will be perfectly placed for a tasty view of events on the Waterfront this summer.

X-Factor season is officially underway as the judges from the hit ITV1 show arrived in Liverpool to find the UK’s next singing sensation.

Take That’s Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland and N Dubz star Tulisa were greeted by thousands at the Echo Arena.

The judges were back in the city to

watch the remaining 40 hopefuls perform.

Gary Barlow said: “It's been so funny watching Kelly getting used to the Scouse wit and there's been a lot of it. Liverpool has been the best place and the talent has been great."

Kelly Rowland said people in Liverpool were more prepared.

“Their song choices have been better... but when it's bad, it's bad."

Tulisa Contostavlos celebrated her

birthday in Liverpool. She said: "It's amazing in Liverpool. I couldn't have had my birthday anywhere better."

Louis Walsh paid tribute to the city’s great musical tradition. “The people are friendly and there are a lot of good Irish people in Liverpool,” he said.

Check out the X-Factor audience’s Street Style on page 55.

The pan Asian eatery, situated above the ferry terminal at the Pier Head, has a spacious roof top terrace where diners will be able to savour unrivalled view of events like Waterfront Reflection and the Matthew Street Festival.

The restaurant specialises in fusion dishes from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan, with dishes like Guangdong Sweet and Sour Chicken (pictured).

Co-owner of Matou Billy Riley said: “There’s so much going on this summer, especially around the Pier Head, and at Matou guests will be able to enjoy a ring-side view.”

For more information visit www.matou.co.uk

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PICTURE THIS Do you know someone beautiful? If so it’s time to share that beauty with the world by entering the North Liverpool Show Your Beauty photography competition.

Sponsored by Open Culture and aimed at showcasing aesthetically pleasing aspects of places like Anfield, Kirkdale and Croxteth, entrants can send pictures under categories of either people or places.

Talented professionals like Mike McCartney and fellow photographer Mark McNulty will choose a winner from each category plus an

overall winner, who will each bag £250 and £500 respectively. All the winners and runners up will have their work exhibited at Mann Island.

Entrants can submit up to two photographs to www.flickr.com/groups/1639201@N25 or via www.culture.org.uk, stating where and when the picture was taken. Entrants can be from anywhere but subjects must be in the following: Anfield, County and Kirkdale, Everton, Fazakerly, Croxteth, Warbreck, Clubmoor, Norris Green, West Derby and Yewtree.

The competition closes at 5pm on July 31.

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xcited X-Factor hopefuls from all around Britain descended on Liverpool’s Echo Arena in a bid to become the next Leona, JLS or even Jedward.

Performing in front of judges Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow and Kelly Rowland was for many the realization of a long held dream.

Nicole Hiatt was equally upbeat.

“I’m going to knock everyone out with my wonderful voice,” she said.

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“We’re actually really nervous; it’s our first time performing in front of a huge audience. Even if we don’t get through this time we’d love to do it again,” they said

1. Edith Jones and Val Jones, Childwall. 2. Stuart Drury, Runcorn, student. 3. Audience excitedly going in. 4. Nicole Hiatt, Yorkshire. 5. Tulisa Contostavlos, X-Factor judge. 6. Caroline Griffiths, barmaid, and Jodie Mosley, restaurant manager, both from Leeds. 7. Mathew Hanks, Widnes, student. 8. Nathalie Makoma, London.

9. Boyband Vibest, London.

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Reflection on the Waterfront

Festival of Archaeology

The Pier Head | July 22-24

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Three days of visual and audio spectacle celebrate 100 years of waterfront, in particular the iconic Liver Building. Cutting edge technology will create a visual first as the buildings of the waterfront are used as a canvas for vibrant light shows. There is also music from Connie Lush and the RLPO Takes place July 22-24, 10am-10pm.

Discover Britain’s fascinating past as the region’s museums celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology. There are sessions identifying ancient Egyptian artefacts, a chance to meet ‘real’ Romans at the Weston Discovery centre and to learn the secrets of tree rings at a dendochronology workshop. There’s plenty outdoors too, such as a walk round a re-constructed dig at Tam O’Shanters in Prenton, Wirral.

For more information visit www.liverpoolonthewaterfront.co.uk or call 0151 233 2008.

Visit festival.britarch.ac.uk/whatson for more information.

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Boot camps, kite flying, photography competitions and family festivals are all going on at green spaces across Liverpool to celebrate Love Parks Week. Catch Walton Hall’s Family Fun Festival on July 25th (12pm – 4pm) or compete for prizes with your artistic snap in Sefton Park on July 23. Visit www.liverpool.gov.uk/parks for more information.

Over 100 classic cars will be chugging across the Wirral this month and ending up at the Port Sunlight Festival. Organised by the Chester Vintage Enthusiasts’ Club and the Wirral Classic Car Club, prizes will be awarded across seven categories. For more information call 0151 666 3188.

Liverpool’s Wired Aerial Theatre brings a disaster movie to the sky with dramatic film and aerial performance. Commissioned to highlight environmental issues, the show is written and directed by Nigel Jamieson, whose credits include the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

For more information visit www.astheworldtipped.co.uk.

This inaugoral five-day festival brings the colour and passion of the subcontinent to Liverpool.

Renowned classical musician Ranajit Sengupta performs on the sarod and the oud and Shirin Sengupta provides vocals, plus there are instrument workshops.

Tickets for each performance cost £5. To book phone 0151 709 3789 or visit www.milapfest.com.

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5. Nude embellished sandals, £40, Accessorize. 6. Gold stack ring, £7.50, Topshop. 7. Coral bikini, £30, Topshop. 8. 60’s inspired sunglasses, £22, Topshop.

Model Wears. Pink beach maxi dress, £21, ASOS.com

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3. Water resistant Rotary Watch, £299, John Lewis. 4. Off white tailored shorts, £32, Topman.

5. Sriped t-shirt, £18, French connection. 6. Ray ban tortoise shell wayfarers, £120, John Lewis.

7. Pink espadrilles, £14.99, Office. 8. Leather and bead wristwear, £6, Topman.

Model Wears. Crew neck striped tee £4, Shorts £9, Pink espadrilles £3, www.primark.co.uk

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TABLE TALK AUBERGE DELICATESSEN 85 ALLERTON ROAD, MOSSLEY HILL, LIVERPOOL, L18 2DA

Cuisine: French and English light bites

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iverpool’s iconic day – rain showers, gusty wind department stores and leaden skies - and we order have loomed large appropriately. Comforting, hot in many of the lives buttered toast based dishes and of its inhabitants – creamy hot chocolate will and so have their sad demises. provide the warmth that the But for some former shop weather steadfastly refuses to workers redundancy has deliver. propelled their lives in fresh Auberge, which celebrates its and exciting new directions.

20th anniversary this year, is a I met two of them when sunny French themed café and Catholic welfare charity Nugent deli, walls painted deep Med Care worker Jeanette Burnett blue with a jaunty striped joined me for an afternoon awning to match. The walls are snack at Allerton’s Auberge lined with pen drawn cartoons, Delicatessen. done by talented customer Kev Jeanette is manager of Nugent Stafford.

Care’s Allerton road shop, a “Running a coffee shop was short hop and a skip down from always something I’d had at the the café. She worked for 15 back of my mind as something I years at a fashion concession would like to do,” said at Lewis’s, while Auberge’s Tom. An affection for genial owner Tom French cafes and a Buxton worked for “The fruit flavours chance encounter years in the furniture with a Chris Rea department of Owen in the pate really song saw Auberge Owen. stand out.” being born.

“When I worked at As well as dishes Lewis’s I was always like freshly made driven by targets,” says soup, jacket potatoes mum of one Jeanette. “Now and sandwiches, everything we take in or sell is Auberge sells a selection of to make a local person’s life artisan-made pies and cakes, better. plus jams, chutneys and butters “That’s a nice thing to know and breads, and six types of when you get up in the freshly ground coffee. It all morning.” looks mouthwatering.

It’s a typical English summer Tom brings over the dishes

we’ve decided to share. To start we have a specialist pate, Pork with Orange and Cointreau (£4.95). It’s butter smooth and laced with tangy citrus flavours.

Other varieties include Chicken Liver Pate with Old Top and Ginger Ale. We also share a Croque Monsieur (£3.95), in honour of the French setting. More good old British cheese and ham toastie than elaborate béchamel sauce swamped bite, it’s nonetheless at the very top of the toastie league. Doorstop thick, melted cheese pours out in a satisfactory ooze, and top quality ham is generously supplied.

My Hot Chocolate Royale (£2.50) brims over with cream and chocolate shavings, causing my six hour old diet to crumble in an instant. “The pate is particularly delicious,” says Jeanette. “The fruit flavours really stand out.”

Set up in Victorian times by pioneering priest Father James Nugent, Nugent Care has continued to provide out an extensive safety net for the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the region.

It currently runs seven residential homes for adults, giving nursing and specialist

care for people with dimentia, brain injuries, neurological disorders and physical and mental disabilities. They also run children’s residential care homes, a day support service, a drug intervention service, and a raft of other support facilities that fulfil a vital role in Liverpool, St Helens and even Wigan.

Sports days are a fun and vital way of raising funds, including golf, cycling and on August 14 there’s a Zumba day at Mossley Hill Athletics Club.

The recession has been a mixed blessing for Nugent Care. More people are shopping there but people are giving less. What is the strangest thing she’s been given?

“A mouse. I think it had crawled into the bag. Otherwise, electrical items are about the only thing we can’t sell or recycle.”

Reinforced by our sunny slice of France, it’s back into the soggy English summer.

For more information about Nugent Care visit www.nugentcare.org or call 0151 261 2000.

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RACE FOR LIFE iverpool model Amanda Harrington and thousands of mums, grans and sisters ran, jogged and walked in Knowsley for Cancer Research Race For Life.

The 5k race started at Knowsley Hall and is hoping to raise a massive £98,000 for Cancer Research UK. Amanda took part with her daughter Savannah in a bid to get more women to join the race and raise money on the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event.

She said: “I’m not the best of runners, but it’s a friendly race and it’s all for a fantastic cause.”

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