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Your Move Issue 227
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21 Nov – 4 Dec 2008
Liverpool’s guide to property & life
FREE 21 Nov – 4 Dec 2008
Issue 227
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your move welcome
Hello… Welcome to another bumper issue of Your Move, this time including the December edition of Go Out magazine, with all you need to know for festive and sparkling good times over the next three months. Inside Your Move, we feature three of the best properties to buy and to let, from suburban family homes to city centre apartments for young professionals. For those of you keen to look at a newer option to move, the help and advice page this issue focuses on making a house swap; see page 37 for more details. This issue’s certainly all about the high street. Follow the diary of one glamorous young shopper on a mission to get all her shopping in Liverpool’s multitude of stores, and pick up some ideas for your Christmas décor on the interiors page with the Midas touch. Make sure you check out what your Bold Street discount card could buy you on page 46. As ever, we’ve been snapping those of you at glitzy launch and birthday parties across the city; see pages 54, 61 and 67, or catch up with all the party snaps online at www.yourmovemagazine.com.
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Contents Issue 227 Your Move magazine
Features 9 Three best buys Featuring City Residential, Pantheon Property Services and Sutton Kersh 33 Best Lets Featuring Homelets, Move Residential and Castle Estates
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Cover Story 37 Help & advice How to house swap
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39 Hot off the Press All the latest news and gossip 41 Hot Property Rental apartments at Ashbury Brook 42 Hot and Happening Liverpool through the eyes of its migrants 45 Standpoint Encouraging investment in Liverpool 46 Bold Street Shopping feature Liverpool’s independent stores explored 50 On the ladder with… Emily Mathias from The Regenda Group 51 Movers A new home in Hamilton Place, north Huyton
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Living 54, 61 & 67 Bit of a do Social events in pictures 53 Ask the Expert Interior dilemmas answered
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Cover Stories 55 Your Move Interiors Metallic Christmas decorations 57 Shopping Diary In a glamorous shopper’s footsteps 62 Talent in the city Rennies art gallery owner Steve Rennie 65 It’s My Thing Julie West in the spa 69 Motoring Used Volkswagan Passat 71 Table Talk Richard Griffiths dines at Oddfellows Cover Story 75 Go Out Magazine Lifestyle and listings
Advertising Sales Manager Jeff Porter Tel 0151 709 3871 Media Sales Executives Jo Tait, Rob Galle Art Director Adrian Lloyd Email mail@design-foundry.co.uk PictureResearcher Frances Gill Email frances@movepublishing.co.uk Credits Movers/www.imageloft.co.uk/www.amaroni.com/www.next.co.uk/www.rume.co.uk/ Fashion/www.prshots.com/Ask the expert/www.radiatingstyle.com/www.cole-and-son.com/www.conranshop.co.uk/Graham Hughes/Go Out Album Editorial Team Lucy Oliver, Marie Martin Email post@movepublishing.co.uk Tel 0151 709 3871 Fax 0151 707 1678 Published fortnightly by Move Publishing Ltd Directors David O’Brien, Kim O’Brien, Fiona Barnet Designed & Produced by The Design Foundry, 36 Henry Street, Liverpool L1 5BS. Printing Printed by Acorn Web Offset Limited Subscriptions and mailing list 0151 709 3871 Distribution Liaison Manager Barbara Troughton Tel 0151 733 5492 Mobile 077148 14662 Copyright Move Publishing Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced copied or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in any information storage or retrieval system without the publishers written permission. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of material published, Move Publishing can accept no responsibility for the veracity of the claims made by advertisers. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of the publisher
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Ashbury Brook
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Rentals from ÂŁ1000 pcm
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your move three best buys
On the market
This issue we feature three Merseyside properties to suit a range of buyers and tastes. Why not arrange your viewing now?
Beetham Tower, Liverpool L3
Agent’s view “This apartment is ideal for someone who wants space and luxury combined. It has wonderful river views and is finished to a very high specification with air conditioning, underfloor heating, and Rational kitchen with integrated appliances and Rational cupboards throughout. The apartment comprises of spacious master suite with fitted wardrobes and en suite, a second and third bedroom or study with an en suite, an open plan kitchen and dining area with lounge. The apartment benefits from a 24 hour concierge and secure car parking. In order to appreciate the specification throughout, please call to arrange a viewing.” Frances Jones, sales manager at City Residential To view this property now, call 0151 231 6100
A COOL £575,000 What’s on offer? This spacious luxury pad offers the finest in city living as well as top quality furnishings and fittings; perfect to move straight in.
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Hope Place, Liverpool, L1
Agent’s view “This is a fine example of a tastefully restored Georgian town house within the fashionable cultural quarter of the city. The property is within walking distance of the Philharmonic hall, Anglican Cathedral and LIPA, and there’s also an excellent choice of stylish bars and restaurants nearby. The house is perfect for entertaining, as there is a large fitted kitchen with stainless steel fronts and a separate dining room. This would provide a great city centre home for a young professional couple.” Phil Lawton residential sales director at Sutton Kersh To view this property now, call 0151 236 2332
A FAIR GUIDE PRICE OF £499,950 What’s on offer? This delightful character property ticks all the right boxes for tasteful living with access to the best of Liverpool’s cultural life.
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your move three best buys
Eastdale Road, Wavertree, L15
Agent’s view “This fully modernised terrace house is situated in the heart of Wavertree. The mid terrace has been decorated to high standard with a very modern feel to it. This property has a wonderful buzz about it, as you can feel city life is only a stone's throw away. The property has a good sized living area, dining room and kitchen, and to the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. This property is ideal for a young professional couple and, being on a busy high street, it has easy access to the city centre via a regular bus service. Other features include UPVC double glazing, gas central heating and laminate flooring.” Julian Deus sales manager for Pantheon Property Services To view this property now, call 0151 735 1001
A GREAT BUY AT £124,000 What’s on offer? A fully modernised terrace house in a great location. Ideal for a young professional couple.
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ARGYLE COURT Brand new apartment in the Ropewalks. Briefly comprising open-plan living area and fully fitted kitchen, one bedroom and bathroom. Roof terrace with views over the city centre, close to the new Paradise Development, FACT art house cinema, and bars and restaurants. STAMP DUTY EXEMPT £121,000
TRAFALGAR COURT First floor apartment in the beautifully renovated Trafalgar Court development. Comprising open plan living area, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Property benefits from original features with a 24 hour parking permit available. **No Chain** STAMP DUTY EXEMPT £139,950
SOUTH FERRY QUAY Second floor apartment in Liverpool's marina, overlooking the River Mersey. Comprising two bedrooms, bathroom, living area and fitted kitchen. Benefiting from Juliet balcony overlooking the River and allocated and visitor parking. STAMP DUTY EXEMPT £160,000
QUEBEC QUAY Ground floor apartment in the popular Quebec Quay development. Briefly comprising lounge, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Benefiting from a Juliet balcony overlooking the boat yard. With secure parking and additional visitors parking. STAMP DUTY EXEMPT £165,000
WATERLOO QUAY Top floor apartment offering city and dock views. Comprising lounge and dining area, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom. Benefitting from balcony, parking and 24 hour security
ARGYLE COURT Fourth floor apartment situated in popular Ropewalks. Open plan living area, dining area and kitchen, two bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Benefiting from a substantial terrace overlooking the Albert Dock and River Mersey and a secure allocated parking space. £210,000
STATEN COURT Duplex penthouse. Comprising lounge, dining area, fully fitted kitchen, two balconies, two bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Benefits from dual aspect views over the River Mersey and the City, solid oak flooring, intercom and secure underground parking. £215,000
COMMUTATION PLAZA Stunning duplex apartment with 2 spacious double bedrooms, bathroom and ensuite, double height ceilings, balcony, views over St Georges Hall, museums and art galleries. Secure parking.
STAMP DUTY EXEMPT
£166,950
£219,950
A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE GEORGIAN QUARTER In the coming months we will be unveiling 6 apartments in a converted Georgian townhouse on Catharine Street. The apartments make the most of the traditional proportions associated with these magnificant buildings and offer spacious living to suit most budgets • One and two bedroom apartments • Parking • Ready Nov 2008 • Viewing can be arranged
From £525pcm From £120,000
THE COLONNADES Second floor apartment with dock and city views in the exclusive Albert Dock. Comprising lounge and dining areas, kitchen, two double bedroooms, bathroom and ensuite. Secure underground parking and 24 hour concierge £299,950
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Lettings
St Pauls, From £550pcm One & two beds, F or UF, parking option
City Lofts, £600pcm One bedroom, no parking
DEMAND OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY! We urgently require properties as we have corporate tenants waiting
South Ferry Quay, £600pcm One bed, furnished, parking
Sovereign Chambers, £650pcm Two bedroom, fully furnished apartment
Call now for a free market appraisal with an experienced letting agent
0151 242 6492 Victoria Buildings, £650pcm One bedroom, furnished
Hatton Gardens, £700pcm Two bedrooms, furnished, parking
LET WITHIN A WEEK!! Saunders Building
Let within a week!
Beetham Tower
Let within a week!
The Collegiate
Let within a week!
Temple Square
Let within a week!
South Ferry Quay
Let within a week!
Tower Building
Let within a week!
Circle 109
Let within a week!
Waterloo Warehouse
Let within a week!
Manolis Yard
Let within a week!
Trafalgar Warehouse
Let within a week!
Argyle Court, £700pcm Two bedrooms, furnished, parking
City Lofts, £750pcm Two bedrooms, fully furnished
Tower Building, £775pcm Two beds, furnished
Mariners Wharf, £850pcm Two bedrooms, furnished, parking
JUST RELEASED! Unity Building Luxury two bedroom apartments Balconies with stunning views Parking Concierge Furnished or Unfurnished From £795pcm
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City Centre Office, 30/32 Exchange Street East, Liverpool L2 3PQ Tel: 0151 236 2332
ELLERMAN ROAD
Ground floor apt, 2 bedrooms Open plan living area, Fitted kitchen, UPVC double glazing, Secure car space, Balcony with water feature views
ARGYLE STREET
First floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, no chain
£100,000
£115,000
QUEBEC QUAY
First floor apartment, 2 beds, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom/WC, GCH, DG, ensuite shower, secure car space.
THE REACH
WEST QUAY
A selection of 2 bedroom apartments, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, bathroom, balcony with city views, secure car space.
Fourth Floor Apart, Two Beds, Open Plan Living Area, Comprehensive Fitted Kitchen, Contemporary Bathroom, EnSuite Shower Room Car Space £199,950
From £114,950 HENRY STREET
HAIGH STREET
First floor apartment, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom/WC, secure car space.
£174,950
£74,950 £80,950
CORNHILL
LIBERTY PLACE
Second floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom, balcony rail, no chain
£119,995
ALBANY BUILDING
Duplex penthouse apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, fitted kitchen, bathroom, ensuite shower, balcony, no chain.
£149,950
MARLBOROUGH
3rd Floor Apart, 2 Beds, Open Plan Living Area, Kitchen, Bathroom/WC, Upvc Double Glazing, Balcony Rail, City Views
ACORN COURT
Ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/WC, car space, no chain.
£110,000
NEW CENTURY APT
BEETHAM TOWER
1st floor apartment, lounge/ dining room, double bedroom, modern kitchen, bathroom, secure car space, large terrace, inspection essential
Studio Apartment, Twenty First Floor, Open Plan Living Area, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Contemporary Shower Room, City Views, No Chain
£79,950 UNITY BUILDING
View from apartment
Duplex Apartment, Fifth/Sixth Floor, Two Bedrooms, Open Plan Living Area, Kitchen, EnSuite, Shower Room/WC, Roof Terrace, Electric Wet CH
Ground Floor Apartment, Double Bedroom, Open Plan Living Area, Fitted Kitchen Modern Bathroom, No Chain
£174,950
£114,950
HATTON GARDEN
Third Floor Apartment, Open Plan Living Area, Kitchen, Double Bedroom, Bathroom/WC
NEW
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£144,950
BEETHAM PLAZA
Fifth Floor Apartment, Two Double Bedrooms, Open Plan Living Area, Fitted Kitchen, Contemporary Bathroom, EnSuite Shower Room, Car Space
NEW
£229,950
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HATTON GARDEN
Duplex Penthouse Apartment, Fourth Floor, Two Bedrooms, Open Plan Living Area, Kitchen, Bathroom/WC, Secure Car Space, Balcony, City Views
NEW
£144,950
NEW
£89,950
HENRY STREET
Third Floor Apartment, Open Plan Living Area, Fitted Kitchen, Double Bedroom, Study, Contemporary Bathroom, No Chain
£79,950
Fifth Floor Apartment, Two Bedrooms, Open Plan Living Area, Kitchen, En-Suite Bathroom, Shower Room/WC, Balcony
NEW
£129,950
UPPER HAMPTON STREET
Recently Constructed Town House, Two Bedroom, Open Plan Living Area, Stylish Fitted Kitchen, En-suite, Shower Room, Cloakroom/WC, GCH
NEW
£169,950
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LETTINGS DEPARTMENT 0870 142 0390 incorporating Thomson & Moulton
We have a wide range of properties available! ROCKLAND VILLAS
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, furnished duplex apartment, parking
£1250pcm ALLERTON ROAD
HOLMEFIELD ROAD
4 bedroom semi detached, fully furnished, central heating, double glazing
£1200pcm ELLERMAN ROAD
Two bedroom end terraced cottage, unfurnished, central heating, popular residential position
£650pcm STOCKMORE ROAD
3 bedroom semi detached house, furnished, central heating, garage
£525pcm
2 bedrooms, unfurnished, 3rd floor, central heating, double glazing, parking
£595pcm BARTLETT STREET
WEST QUAY
2 bedrooms, furnished apartment, en-suite facilities, parking
£850pcm GLEAVE CRESC ENT
3 bedroom furnished semi detached house, double glazing, central heating
£575pcm GOSFORD STREET
BRUCKLAY HOUSE
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, unfurnished apartment, parking
WOODSORREL ROAD
3 bedrooms, unfurnished, semi dteached house, double glazing, central heating
£800pcm WOODEND AVENUE
£675pcm WOODHOLME COURT
3 bedroom semi detached house, double glazing, central heating, gardens front and rear
2 bedroom apartment, electric heating, double glazing, parking
£575pcm
£550pcm
MINSTER COURT
COWLEY ROAD
2 bedrooms, unfurnished mid terraced house, central heating
2 bedroom mid terrace house, unfurnished, double glazing, central heating
1 bedroom, part furnished, 2nd floor apartment, economy 7 heating, double glazing, permit parking
2 bedroom unfurnished terraced house, double glazing, central heating
£475pcm
£450pcm
£395pcm
£375pcm
You can be in your new home in time for Christmas No referencing fees on any City Centre property applications received throughout December
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Luxury serviced apartments in Liverpool from L3 Living
The Tower
Stunning 1 -3 Bedroom Apartments in this sympathetically restored Edwardian Building. Many of these apartments benefit from amazing views across the river. Our Penthouse apartments also feature spacious roof gardens overlooking The Mersey and The World Famous Liver Buildings. The apartments are centrally located within the business district.
Unity Building
The Albany
Fabulous 1 - 3 bedroom Apartments and exquisite Penthouses situated in a magnificent Grade 2* listed building in the heart of Liverpool's business district, the ideal location for professionals. The apartments are all spacious duplexes and our Penthouses benefit from Balconies giving residents the luxury of outside space in a busy city.
Every apartment has as standard: • • • • • •
Secure parking Full SKY entertainment package CD/DVD player Wireless broadband internet Dedicated account manager on hand for advice and questions Greeter on arrival at the apartment to welcome you and settle you in • 24 hour concierge • For more information see ‘Hot off the press’ on page 39
L3 Living Flexi-lets, leasing with one month rolling contracts! (www.l3living.com/flexilets)
This RIBA award winning development is situated slightly to the North of the Liver Building and enjoys spectacular balcony views of the Mersey and the Welsh mountains beyond. The towers have now become symbols of the city's renaissance for its year as 2008 European City of Culture.
L3 Living The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9QJ
L3 living's flexi-lets plan is ideal for individuals, couples, families and companies who would like a permanent base in Liverpool city centre without all the hassle and long term commitment of a 6 month tenancy agreement. Our one fixed price enables all to budget accordingly and the flexibility to prolong or reduce their stay with one month rolling contracts.
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THE ONLY ESTATE AGENT FOR YOU Eridge Street, L8
Wavertree Road, L7
A terraced property, kitchen with range of units, first floor shower room, double glazing, 3 bedrooms, lounge/ dining room, rear yard
£115,000
Sundridge Street, L8
£100,000 reduced for quick sale
£108,995
£82,500 Isaac Street, L8
An end terrace property through lounge/dining room , kitchen with a range of unit, ground floor shower room, two bedrooms, gas central heating, rear yard, popular location, alarm system
£75,000 reduced for quick sale
Brock Street, L4
Pickwick Street, L8
A shared ownership opportunity, a selection of 2 bed semi detached houses, lounge/dining room, ground floor w.c. First floor bathroom, gas central heating, double glazing, front & rear gardens, off road parking. £500 reservation fee
Banbury Court, L20
A middle terrace property in need of modernisation, through lounge/dining room kitchen, first floor bathroom, 2 bedrooms, double glazing, rear yard
£67,500 Hartington Road, L8
A shared ownership opportunity, luxury 2 bed first floor apartments, lounge / dining area, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, bathroom with fitted suite, floor coverings throughout, double glazing, central heating, allocated parking spaces
£62,500
for 50% share
A terraced property, fitted kitchen, first floor bathroom with electric shower, 3 bedrooms, central heating, double glazing, rear yard
£82,500
for a 50% share
23 Aspen Grove, L8 2 reception rooms, fitted kitchen, first floor bathroom with shower over bath, 2 bedrooms, central heating, rear yard
An end terrace property lounge, dining room kitchen with a range of units, two bedrooms, gas central heating, double glazing, rear yard, popular location
£75,000 reduced for quick sale
for a 50% share
Lyme Grove, L8 A shared ownership opportunity, 3 story mid town house, 5 bedrooms lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, double glazed, central heated, rear garden with decked area, inspection highly recommended
£84,995
£70,000
£85,995 reduced for quick sale
Peel Street, L8
Middle terrace property, lounge, fitted kitchen, ground floor bathroom, 3 bedrooms, boarded out loft, rear yard, double glazing, gas central heating
Bowood Street, L8
A middle terrace property, two reception rooms, kitchen with a range of units, ground floor shower room, three bedrooms, double glazing, rear yard, popular location, inspection recommended
A terraced property, kitchen with range of units, first floor bathroom, 2 bedrooms, front garden, double glazing
Formerly a ground floor shop front, rear room, bathroom and shower room, first floor with two rooms, kitchen
Caryl Street, L8
Issac Street, L8
£72,500 Brookhill Springs L20 A town house, lounge, fitted kitchen inc. integrated appliances, open plan dining area, ground floor w.c., 3 bedrooms, first floor bathroom, floor coverings, GCH, DG, rear gardens. Reserve your plot today £1,000 reservation fee plans are available in our office for inspection
£67,500 for a 50% share
Vandyke Street, L8
AWAITING PHOTOGRAPH
£65,000 for a 50% share
Banbury Court
A shared ownership opportunity, a selection of 3 refurbished apartments, open plan living room/kitchen, fully integrated kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, gas central heating, double glazing, door entry system. Reservation £500
£62,500
for a 50% share
A shared ownership opportunity, a refurbished mid terrace property, open plan living/dining room, fully integrated kitchen, ground floor bathroom, three bedrooms, upvc double glazing, gas central heating. Reservation £1000
A shared ownership opportunity, luxury 2 bed ground floor apartments, lounge/dining area, fully fitted kitchen with oven & hob, integrated appliances, bathroom with fitted suite, 2 bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, double glazing, central heating, allocated parking spaces
£60,000
for a 50% share
CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE VALUATION
0151 727 4375 HEAD OFFICE: 171 PARK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L8 6SE 20
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197 Altway, Aintree, Liverpool L10 6LB Tel: 0151 526 7638 www.grosvenorwaterford.co.uk info@grosvenorwaterford.co.uk MOOR LANE, FAZAKERLEY
MILL SQUARE, AINTREE VILLAGE
CRANFIELD ROAD, CROSBY
GRACE AVENUE, FAZAKERLEY
CHAPEL AVENUE, AINTREE
4 Bed Semi, 3 Receptions, GCH, DG, Fitted Kitchen, Front And Rear Gardens, Ample Off Road Parking £269,950
2 Bed Character Cottage, Newly Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom, Many Original Features, GCH, Gardens, Two Reception £224,500 Rooms
Substantial 3 Bed Semi, 3 Reception Rooms, Conservatory, Fitted Kitchen, Utility Room, Loft Rooms, GCH, Mostly Offers £214,950 DG
Substantial 3 Bed Semi, 3 Reception Rooms, Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing, Detached Garage, Gardens £174,950
4 Bedroom Semi, Many Original Features, 3 Reception Rooms, Mostly DG, GCH, Substantial Property, Stamp Duty £174,950 Exempt
LEAGATE, AINTREE REDUCED
LEXINGTON WAY, KIRKBY REDUCED
CHADWICK WAY, KIRKBY
VALENTINE GROVE, AINTREE
SEDBERGH AVENUE, AINTREE VILLAGE
4 Bed Semi, 3 Receptions, Mostly DG, GCH, Substantial Property, Stamp Duty Exempt Reduced £174,950
4 Bedroom Detached En Suite, Cloakroom, Utility, GCH, Upvc DG, Garage, Cul De Sac Position Reduced £169,950
4 Bedroom Detached Ensuite To Master, Garage, DG, GCH, Gardens, Downstairs Cloaks Reduced £159,950
3 Bedroom Semi, Dining Kitchen, Large Rear Garden, Refitted Bathroom, DG, GCH, No Chain £154,950
BARLOWS LANE, AINTREE
TWIDGEN CLOSE, FAZAKERLEY
REAPERS WAY, NETHERTON
PRIMARY AVENUE, NETHERTON
3 Bedroom Semi Conservatory, GCH, DG, Cul De Sac Position Off Road Parking Porch Offers £149,950
Three Bedroom Semi Large Conservatory En Suite, Dining Kitchen Off Road Parking, GCH, DG Reduced £149,950
LINDEN AVENUE, NETHERTON
COSGROVE ROAD, WALTON
3 Bedroom Semi, Well Extended, DG, GCH, Large Rear Garden, Much Potential, No On Going Chain £137,950
3 Bed End Terrace Conservatory, DG, GCH, Kitchen, Off Road Parking, Gardens
3 Bed Semi Detached Dining Kitchen, GCH, Lovely Rear Garden, Off Road Parking, No Chain New Price £139,950 HEXHAM CLOSE, NETHERTON NEW
For Quick Sale £134,950
3 Bedroom Semi, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Cloakroom En Suite, DG, GCH, Amtico Flooring Security Alarm £132,500
WESTMORELAND AVENUE, NETHERTON
ALTWAY, AINTREE VILLAGE
STATION ROAD, MELLING
3 Bedroom Terraced New Conservatory, Great Loft Room, Landscaped Rear Garden, Dining Kitchen £127,500
2 Bedroom Apartment Ground Floor, Stylish Fitted Kitchen, DG, GCH, Private Rear Garden Disabled Access £122,500
3 Bedroom Townhouse Well Improved Recently Fitted Kitchen 2 Reception Rooms REDUCED £119,995
3 Bedroom End Town House, Conservatory Cloaks, Dining Kitchen, Cul De Sac Position Parking Space £139,950 LYNWOOD GARDENS, ORRELL PARK
3 Bedroom Semi Extended And Improved Conservatory, Modern Fitted Kitchen Offers Over £130,000 FIELD LANE, FAZAKERLEY
Extended 3 Bed Semi Sun Room, GCH, DG, Gardens Off Road Parking Offers Over £105,000
3 Bedroom Semi Extended Bathroom Dining Kitchen, Good Rear Garden, DG, GCH, Reduced £154,950 MARL ROAD, NETHERTON
3 Bedrooms, Dining Kitchen, Gardens, GCH, DG, Off Road Parking No Stamp Duty New Price £139,950 CARISBROOKE ROAD, WALTON
3 Bedroom Terrace Beautifully Presented Large Attic Room, DG, GCH, Dining Kitchen 2 Receptions £129,950 BURNARD CRESCENT, KIRKBY
4 Bedroom Terraced, GCH, DG, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Large Rear Garden, Lean To Conservatory £74,950
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Allerton 1 Allerton Road, Mossley Hill Tel: 0151 280 4047
May Croft Court, L18
Bethel Grove, L17
LANDLORDS! No Let No Fee, Free Market Appraisal
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£149,995
From £126,999
3 bedroom semi detached 2 reception rooms, conservatory, dining kitchen, bathroom, gardens, driveway, garage
2 bedroom contemporary aparts, close to city centre, views of Sefton and Princes Parks, open plan lounge, kitchen, bathroom
Heysmoor Heights, L8
South Grove, L8
£115,999
£90,000
1 bedroom contemporary aparts, close to city centre, views of Sefton and Princes Parks, open plan lounge, kitchen, bathroom
2 bedroom terrace close to amenities, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, roof terrace, GCH, DG, rear yard.
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West Derby: 66a Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool L12 7JB
0151 256 0880
westderby@belvoirlettings.com Elwick Drive, L11
3 bed unfurnished semi lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory, en-suite, bathroom, mid size garden, quiet close Available: Now
Lindisfarne Drive, L12
Spacious 3 bed semi located in Croxteth Country Park, Living room, kitchen, family bathroom, Ensuite Garden with garage Available: Now
Avington Close, L12
3 bedroom unfurnished semi, Downstairs w/c, lounge, dining room, kitchen, Family bathroom, en-suite, driveway, garden Available: Now
October Drive, L6
Three bed Town House Entrance, Living Room Kitchen, Family Bathroom En-suite, Garden
Brigadier Drive, L12
Knightsbridge Court, L14
Two bedroom furnished mews house. Entrance, Living Room, kitchen/ Diner, Bathroom, Downstairs w/c, En-suite Garden, Driveway. Available: Now
A new build two bedroom apartment located on Pilch Lane Living room, open plan kitchen, bathroom Available: Now
£650pcm
£625pcm
£625pcm
£575pcm
£575pcm
£575pcm
Turnberry Close, L12
Delagoa Road, L10
Burghill Road, L12
Colonel Drive, L12
Field House, L12
Cornerbrook, L28
A spacious two bedroom Semi Detached property located in West Derby. Unfurnished, Double bedroom, Fitted wardrobes £550pcm
Spacious 3 bed Town House, Entrance, Living room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Garden, Patio. Available: Now £525pcm
2 bed unfurnished semi detached, lounge, fitted kitchen, 3 piece bathroom with electric shower, driveway, garden Available: Now £525pcm
Two bedroom unfurnished apartment Lounge, kitchen, family bathroom, Allocated parking, Close to amenities Available: Now £525pcm
Newly decorated unfurnished 2 bedroom flat, quiet area newly fitted kitchen Available: Now
£525pcm
Liverpool Central: 45 Cable House, Cheapside, Liverpool L2 2SX liverpoolcentral@belvoirlettings.com Cable House, L8
Modern, spacious 2 bed duplex apartment Furnished, 4th floor position, Decked terrace Views of City Centre Allocated parking Available: Now
Upper Parliament St, L8
Newly refurbished spacious furnished apartment, Lounge, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, patio area off lounge, secure parking
City View, L3
Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, Furnished, Lounge, open plan kitchen, two bedrooms, Family bathroom, ensuite, Parking, balcony Available: Now
Capital House, L3
A spacious two bedroom unfurnished apartment located in Capital House. Close to all main city centre attractions. Excellent Location.
2 bed newly built Bungalow, Entrance, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Driveway Available: Now
£450pcm
0151 231 1613
Ashburnham Way, L3
Kaber Court, L3
Newly built spacious unfurn town house Lounge, kitchen/diner, 3 double bedrooms, bathroom, en-suite, downstairs wc Patio area off lounge
Newly built spacious furnished apartment Lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, parking, excellent views Available: Now
£825pcm
£795pcm
£650pcm
£640pcm
£625pcm
£600pcm
Tobacco Wharf, L5
Upper Hampton Street, L8
Salisbury Street, L3
Salisbury Street, L3
Capital House, L3
Hero Street, L20
Spacious mews located in the City Centre Lounge, integrated kitchen, garage, 2 bedrooms, En-suite, cloakroom Available: Now
Newly built spacious 3rd floor, unfurnished apartment, Lounge, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, large storage bathroom, en-suite, juliet balcony
Newly built spacious ground floor, unfurn apartment, Lounge, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, large storage bathroom, balcony off lounge
A spacious one bedroom apartment located in Capital House. Close to all main city centre attractions. Excellent Location.
£595pcm
£575pcm
£520pcm
Spacious 2 bed unfurnished duplex apartment, integrated kitchen and spiral stair case Available: Now £595pcm
£595pcm
Newly refurbished spacious 3 bed terrace Unfurnished, Lounge/ dining room, Kitchen Bathroom Available: Now £475pcm
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Liverpool South: 21 Sandown Lane, Wavertree L15 8HY
0151 203 2192
liverpoolsouth@belvoirlettings.com Lark Lane, L17
3 bedroom second floor triplex apartment. Unfurnished. Spacious lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen. Master bedroom with en-suite, family bathroom.
Hunters Lane, L15
Church Road North, L15
Well presented 5 bedroom large mid Victorian terrace, refurbished. Large fitted kitchen with utility. 2 receptions, family bathroom, en-suite
Magnificent 2 bedroom apartment in a Grade 2 listed building. Furn, Newly completed conversion, 2 large bathrooms, Sun Room leading to terrace
Ivanhoe Road, L17
A fantastic modern 2 Bedroom ground floor apartment. Furn, including plasma TV. Situated in great location close to Sefton Park and Lark Lane.
Bryanston Road, L17
Well presented refurbished 3 double bedroom end terrace with fully integrated kitchen, 2 receptions, modern bathroom and private rear yard.
South Albert Road, L17
Furnished top floor apartment. 2 double bedrooms master with en-suite. Lounge, kitchen with white goods. Secure access Close to Lark Lane
£1000pcm
£995pcm
£995pcm
£850pcm
£695pcm
£650pcm
Pitville Road, L18
Knightswood Court, L18
South Drive, L15
Tramway Road, L17
Carrington Hall, L17
Woodsome Park, L25
2 bedroom top floor apartment. Open plan lounge / kitchen with white goods, bathroom. Allocated parking. Great location just off Rose Lane £595pcm
Furnished 2 bedroom apartment, en-suite Lounge, Kitchen with white goods. Allocated Parking, communal garden, Intercom Unfurn @ £550pcm £575pcm
Stylish 2 bedroom duplex apartment, with own entrance. Open plan lounge kitchen. Modern bathroom. Well presented, quiet location. £525pcm
Furnished 2 bedroom end terrace. Open plan lounge / dinning room, kitchen with white goods. Situated in great location close to Sefton Park and Lark Lane. £525pcm
Bright unfurn top floor apartment, 1 double bedroom, Open plan lounge / kitchen with white goods, bathroom CCTV, secure access and parking.
1 bedroom, ground floor, furnished apartment. Large open plan lounge / kitchen Bathroom, Parking
£500pcm
£495pcm
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With our professional service you’ll be swept off your feet. We recognise that the letting of your home needs utmost care and professionalism second to none. Daily, our reputation stretches around the U.K. – finding our target audience of professional relocation companies, airlines, banks, building societies, embassies and their staff, and our website attracts over 18,000 enquiries a month. Ultimately we know that you want peace of mind and financial security when letting your property. We pride ourselves on finding Professional Tenants for you as quickly as we can. We do not believe in just putting anyone in your home. Our Management Department screens and checks all prospective tenants thoroughly. Still worried about the financial risk, then consider total peace of mind with a Rent Guarantee scheme on unpaid rent and up to £50,000 of Legal Expenses cover, ask our office for details.
Call 0151 706 0505 liverpool@bradley-beazley.co.uk www.bradley-beazley.co.uk 51A Rodney Street, Liverpool L1 9ER
We currently have in excess of 3000 landlords who have tried and tested our services. Since 1995 our London office has registered in excess of 32,000 tenants who have been looking to move home. Perhaps this is the reason why we have a rental portfolio which exceeds £3 million every year. This is an enviable position, which many of our competitors have tried to emulate. We look forward to hearing from you as we now cover the Liverpool region. So how much is your home worth? Well within 24 Hours of calling us we will arrange for our Valuation Manager to visit your home and guide you through the rental maze. This service is free and without obligation.
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House of the week Green Brow combines luxurious living within an environmentally friendly environment that makes our homes both a pleasure to live in and affordable to run. This is a unique opportunity to own a splendid new home in an area bursting with potential and within easy walking distance of Liverpool city centre.
PLOT 10 £125,000 Purchase 75% (£93,750) now and the remaining 25% by 2018 with no rent to pay. For further details and an appointment to view call Linda Bennett on 0151
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Green Brow
Everton
Woolton Village, £1100pcm
Hale Village, £1000pcm
Gateacre, £950pcm
Woolton Village, £750pcm
Mossley Hill, £750pcm
2 Bed Apartment. Unfurnished
3 Bed Detached House. Unfurnished.
4 Bed Detached House. Furnished.
5 Bed Semi Detached. Unfurnished.
2 Bed Apartment. Furnished.
Allerton, £575pcm
Woolton Village, £575pcm
Woolton Village, £695pcm
Hunts Cross, £625pcm
Halewood, £520pcm
2 Bed Apartment. Unfurnished.
2 Bed Terrace House. Unfurnished.
3 Bed Semi Detached. Unfurnished.
3 Bed Semi Detached. Unfurnished.
2 Bed Mews House. Unfurnished.
Garston, £500pcm
Hunts Cross, £475pcm
58 Allerton Road, Woolton, Liverpool L25 7RG
0151 428 6922 2 Bed Apartment. Furnished.
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Orchard Cottages, Gateacre
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Furnished Cottage, two double bedrooms Ensuite to Master Large Lounge, fully fitted kitchen Gas Central Heating, Double Glazed
The Palm, Ibbotsons Lane, L17
• Walk in wardrobe to master bedroom • Secure Parking • Sought after location
• A selection of luxury one, two & three bedroom apartments • Well appointed kitchens and bathrooms • Bright spacious rooms
£1250pcm
Windermere House, Sefton Park
• Balcony/Terraces on each apartment • Ensuite bathrooms, Residents Gymnasium • Video Entry System, Secure Parking
From £1200pcm
The Grange, Gateacre • A converted period property of considerable character • A selection of fourteen luxuriously appointed apartments in a gated development within the mature wooded grounds of the original mansion. • Well appointed kitchens and bathrooms • Secure Parking • Video Entry System • Prominently located in an elevated position enjoying the surrounding views • Viewing is highly recommended
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Luxury ground floor apartment 2 double bedrooms, ensuite to master Fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes Balcony Overlooking Sefton Park
• Video Entry System • Secure Allocated Parking • Residents Gymnasium
The Albany Building
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Royal Quay, L3
Luxury 1st floor apart, two double bedrooms Fitted kitchen with appliances, ensuite to master Set in financial district, fully furnished 24 hour concierge, secure parking
£850pcm
Focus Building
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ONLY 3 REMAINING
£1100pcm
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Large two bedroom apartment Penthouse size and specification Fully furnished/fitted wardrobes to both bedrooms Fitted kitchen, secure parking, balcony
From £650pcm
Chermside Road, Aigburth
• • • •
£700pcm
New Bertram Court, Aigburth
Two bedroom third floor apartment, Furnished Fitted Kitchen with appliances, Intercom Ensuite to master bedroom, Balcony Newly decorated, City Centre Location
£650pcm
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First floor apartment, two bedrooms Fitted kitchen with appliances, DG, GCH Bathroom with shower, newly refurbished Intercom, close to Lark Lane
£600pcm
Large mid terrace, three bedrooms Through lounge, fitted kitchen with appliances First floor bathroom, new décor, new carpets Sought after location
£650pcm
Archibishops House, Woolton
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Aigburth Road, L17
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Large ground floor apartment, 1 double bedroom Fitted kitchen with appliances, intercom, alarm Off road parking, sought after location Close to local amenities
£500pcm
1 & 2 bedroom apartments Furn/Unfurn GCH, DG Sought after location, Parking
From £650pcm
Bertram Road, Aigburth
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Studio apartment Set in large character building DG, GCH Close to Lark Lane, off road parking
£400pcm
7 Litherland Road, Liverpool L20 3BY tel 0151 933 7303 fax 0151 203 3070 email info@zestlets.co.uk website www.zestlets.co.uk
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Tel: 0151 707 9661 Info@abbey-letts.com City Centre
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The Quarter
F/F One Bed.
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Two Bed with Parking.
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Garston
City Centre
£650pcm
Garston
£600pcm
Landlords WANTED £750pcm
Carlett View
The Quarter
Carlett View
Two Bed with Parking.
U/F Two Bed.
Penthouse Two Bed with Parking.
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Dovedale Road, L18 • Modern apartment • Two bedroom • En-suite to master bedroom • Located within easy reach of the town centre • Electric entry gates • Parking £550pcm
Halifax House, L2
• One bedroom apartments • Newly refurbished • Fully furnished • Located in the heart of the city centre
From £500pcm
• Studio & One bedroom apartments • Fully furnished • Newly modernised Victorian building
From £475pcm
Lidderdale Court, L15
Kaber Court, L8
• Two bedroom apartments • New Development • Fully furnished • Allocated parking • Easy access to City Centre
Pall Mall, L3 • 6th floor penthouse apart • Fully furnished • Panoramic views of City Centre • Two bathrooms • Secure parking • Balcony and Roof terrace • Double height windows
• Two bedroom apartments • Close to local amenities • Unfurnished • Secure parking
From £525pcm
From £500pcm
Peter House, L2
£650pcm
The Reach, L3
• One bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Located in Liverpool's business district • Fifth floor apartment • Intercom, secure access and use of lift £500pcm
Sandown Lane, L15
• One and two bedroom apartments • Situated in a Victorian Villa • Unfurnished • Secure parking
• Two bedroom apartment • Unfurnished • Second floor • Lift access
£525pcm
The Sidings, L7
From £450pcm
The Woodlands, L25
• Two bedroom apartment • Fully furnished • Secure entry gates and intercom system • Allocated parking
£500pcm
Fowlers Building, L2
Ullswater House, L17
• Well presented two bedroom apartments • Fully furnished • Allocated parking
From £525pcm
• Two bed apartment • Use of the exclusive members only gym and swimming pool • En-suite to master • Family bathroom • Large lounge, Full balcony • Secure parking • Secure entry, lift access • Situated next to Sefton Park
£725pcm
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MERSEYSIDE PROPERTY AUCTIONS No.5 Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8UE t: 0151 260 9873 • f: 0151 260 9779 e: katehughes@mpalimited.co.uk
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WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER AT 12 NOON CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, SPEKE 28 Lots of a mixed residential and commercial nature including instructions received from LPA Receivers, Grainger Plc and Joint Agents. For further details or to request a catalogue please call 0151 260 9873 or visit our website at www.mpalimited.co.uk Instructions are now being taken for our next available auction on the 19th February 2009.
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your move three best lets
On the market
This issue we feature three Merseyside properties to suit a range of tenants and tastes. Why not arrange your viewing now?
Parkgate Close, Aigburth, L17
Agent’s view “As the end house located in a secluded cul-de-sac, this substantially extended five bedroom executive family home offers both privacy and peace and quiet in a popular and wellestablished area of Liverpool. Located within the catchment area of several desirable local schools and with good transport links both in and out of the city, this property makes for the ideal family home. The property has a three-car garage and a games room with a pool table. The two spacious reception rooms and fully fitted contemporary kitchen offer multiple and flexible living spaces. The extensive conservatory leads to a large, south-facing garden, which is both private and mature but needs little maintenance. The property is being offered to let either furnished or unfurnished.” Alan Binks, director, Homelets To view this property now, call 0151 280 4047 or visit www.homelets.co.uk
A COOL £1,500 PCM What’s on offer? A stunning five bedroom detached suburban property, offering easy access to local schools and amenities, this is the perfect home for a growing family.
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High street, Woolton Village, L25
Agent’s view “A stunning period property offering well proportioned and stylish accommodation whilst still retaining many original features. With lounge, feature bay window, open plan kitchen diner, there is also access to a rear decked area. To the first floor there are three well sized bedrooms and a large modern bathroom, then a spiral staircase leading to a large loft bedroom with skylight windows. Further benefits include a basement utility room, gas central heating and excellent access to all major road networks and local amenities. Overall, this is a stunning property.”
Claire E. Waldron, residential lettings manager, Move Residential To view this property now, call 0151 230 5583
A FAIR £850 PCM What’s on offer? This property is full of character and is situated in the heart of picturesque Woolton Village.
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Ashbury Gables, Garston Old Road, L19
Agent’s view “Ashbury Gables is located at the the heart of Grassendale. It’s close to all local amenities and with easy access to Liverpool City Centre and Liverpool John Lennon airport. It’s a popular development offering secure private parking and is surrounded by fully maintained gardens. This duplex apartment offers a light open-plan kitchen/lounge accompanied by two spacious bedrooms and a generously sized bathroom. With a fully integrated kitchen including a refrigerator, freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher, it is currently unfurnished but comes with laminate flooring and carpets throughout. It also has gas central heating, a communal garden area and a private entrance, and the service charge is included. This development has an excellent community spirit and really is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss.” Bev Snowden, estates manager, Castle Estates To view this property now, call 0151 738 1619
A REASONABLE £735 PCM What’s on offer? This two bedroom apartment in a popular development offers space and every modern convenience, with easy access to the city centre.
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your move help & advice
How to... Ask their agent
HOUSE SWAP
If the property you’d like is with another estate agent, then there still shouldn’t be a problem. Ask your agent to contact them and see if they can come to an arrangement where you can meet the vendor and talk it over. A house swap won’t mean that either agent loses their fee so, in effect, you’re actually helping them to make a sale.
Downsizing
If you’ve found your dream house in an estate agent’s window, or you need to downsize quickly, it can be difficult to know what to do in the current climate. It is still possible to make the move you want though, and there are many options you can take.
If your house is too large for your current and future needs, then you may have already been thinking about downsizing to a smaller property, or an apartment. For couples whose children have grown up and moved out, it may be time to start preparing for their own future. A smaller property means less space to keep clean and tidy, less of a garden to manage, and generally less maintenance and fewer repairs to make. While there are generally plenty of smaller properties on the general market, swapping house with another vendor could provide the perfect solution to your downsizing needs. By taking on a smaller property, even if it may not be the exact one you’d have chosen, you can free up a large slice of equity on your old home to give you many options financially. Ask your agent if they know of families looking to buy who have a smaller property to sell and you may be surprised by the results.
Moving away
By agreeing to a house swap, you’re not signing up for somebody else’s life in a tacky reality TV show; you could be finding your dream home to move into, or freeing yourself up from a particular property to start the search for your new home. Follow our top tips to house swapping to see if something so quirky could be for you.
Upsizing For couples with a growing family, running out of space can be very stressful, and being able to move house may be at the top of your Christmas list. If you’ve seen a property you like, there’s nothing worse than worrying that you may not be able to sell your own home in time to move. One option available to you though may be to see if the owner will make a swap. Your smaller property could be an ideal investment opportunity for them which, at
the same time and depending on their personal circumstances, frees up the extra equity from their own home for them to move house.
Ask your agent
If you’re hoping to move away for a new job or a new life in another city, you may well want to sell your old home before going. Traveling back to check up on a property which hasn’t sold can be expensive and time consuming, so selling it to a new buyer will do wonders for your peace of mind. Depending on what type of property it is that you own, swapping your house for a smaller home means that you will free up essential equity on the property which will fund your new life. The smaller home could then be used as a rental property, offering you a return each month to help your finances in the current climate, until you find another buyer.
Top Tips
If the property you’re selling and the property you’d like are available at the same estate agent, then making a house swap will depend just upon both vendors’ needs and requirements. If you spot a property you’d like to swap your home for, approach your estate agent and see if they can help you discuss the idea with the other vendor. Without knowing the vendor’s individual circumstances, such as why they are selling, it is difficult to know whether this option could work. Do they need to move away for work, and quickly? Is this an investment property they’re not living in? If you don’t ask the question, you won’t know.
Always view the property you’re going to be swapping for, even if you intend to rent it out and not live there. Don’t feel afraid of asking your agent to approach another agent and see if they can arrange a swap; they’ll usually be happy to help. Do make sure your finances and HIP are all in place to help you move out, and into your new home, quickly and easily. Good luck!
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Christmas has come early! Hamilton Place, off Seth Powell Way, Huyton, Liverpool, L36.
You could even pay just 85%** of the price now. Whatever your needs we can help – choose from our range of fantastic home moving schemes. Please ask our Homes Sales Executive for further details.
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For our sales office opening times please telephone 0845 618 8167. *5% deposit paid on selected plots only, subject to status and availability. Reservations will be subject to exchange within 28 days and the use of our nominated independent financial advisers and conveyancers. Image shown is for illustrative purposes only. Subject to status and availability on selected plots only and the use of Keepmoat Homes’ nominated solicitor and financial adviser – please ask our Home Sales Executive for details. The price stipulated does not allow for further incentives. **The deferred 15% is payable within 10 years of your purchase, subject to valuation. Typical Example: Purchase property @ £150,000, 85% is payable at the time of purchase. If the property is sold or transferred for £160,000 the 15% (£24,000) is payable to Keepmoat Homes. If the property is sold or transferred for £140,000, then the 15% (£21,000) is payable to Keepmoat Homes. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP THE REPAYMENTS OF YOUR MORTGAGE. Details, offers and prices are correct at the time of going to press 17/11/08 but could change without notice.
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Bond is best at McInerney As a ‘not so secret service’, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, McInerney is making sure that buyers can secure a new home for £50. The housebuilder’s partnership with an Exchange Bond means moving house over the festive period is still a viable option for prospective buyers in Liverpool, despite the current economic downturn. Underwritten by the Exchange insurance company, the Exchange Bond replaces the deposit that is normally made in cash to the seller upon the exchange of contracts that secures the property. Homes all over the north-west, including Liverpool, are available under this offer and McInerney will cover the first 12 months of the mortgage for up to £500 a month. Sales and marketing director for McInerney Homes, Stephen Grant, commented: “In the current economic climate, we’ve been looking at ways to lift the gloom for the people in the north-west. We are really committed to finding the best and most economic ways of structuring payment and this offer has got to be up there with the very best.” More information on this scheme and McInerney’s other developments can be found at www.mcinerneyhomes.com. Alternatively call the sales hotline on 01942 768025.
HOT OFF THE PRESS
LIVERPOOL RISES THROUGH THE RETAIL RANKINGS
Recent research into the retail activity of cities across the country has seen Liverpool jump a huge ten places in the UK retail rankings in just seven months. Our city centre now comes in fifth in the tables, a leap up from fifteenth place. That’s according to a new report released by Liverpool One, which has chalked up some impressive sales figures since the opening of its first phase in May this year. The recent figures show strength in local spending amid a national retail slowdown, and will undoubtedly go a long way to breeding confidence amongst investors who are looking to Liverpool to make their profit. As well as being aesthetically beneficial to Liverpool’s commercial image, the physical presence of Liverpool One bodes well for those inner city property
developers. Thanks to the sheer span of the development across a previously vacant stretch of Chavasse Park, city centre dwellers have become fond of the new development of shops and leisure space as an attractive link between desirable living areas such as the Albert Dock and the business district of Dale Street, as well as a complementary offering to the city’s picturesque Georgian Quarter. With surrounding areas already seeing an increase in traffic, imminent instalments such as the One Park West Cesar Pelli building, housing 326 apartments, and the 78 apartments being leased by BridgeStreet Worldwide, are sure to whet the appetite of property investors and tenants alike, seeking to secure a home in Liverpool’s thriving environment.
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Ashbury Homes is now offering a range of flexible rental packages at its exclusive development, Ashbury Brook, in Sefton Park. The packages, tailored to satisfy individual requirements, range from unfurnished and part furnished to fully furnished and executive. Located in a secluded corner of Sefton Park’s conservation area, within walking distance of the vibrant Allerton Road, Ashbury Brook offers a rare opportunity to purchase or rent an exceptional new build property in the leafy suburb of Mossley Hill. The homes, a range of 42 luxury two and three bedroom apartments and four bedroom duplex penthouses, have been built using materials that complement the style of the Victorian villas intrinsic to the character of the park. Each property is finished to the highest specification including bespoke kitchens, en suite wetrooms, underfloor heating and built in sound systems, along with a host of other superior finishes. Residents also have the benefit of a concierge service, gymnasium, private storerooms and secure underground parking. Deborah Blythe, head of interior design, Ashbury Homes, said: “Ashbury Brook has received a fantastic reaction and the show apartments have been very successful. This latest offering is all about being flexible. We are offering the opportunity to select the rental package that works for you, whether it be unfurnished through to executive level. “Our aim is to make the new space work for each person, couple or family, tailoring their new living space to suit their lifestyle - it’s about making things work the way they want them to and avoiding that horrible word compromise.” For further information contact Ashbury Homes on 0151 494 1644 or log onto www.ashburyhomes.co.uk.
Leading serviced apartment provider, L3 Living, has launched a new service to provide flexible accommodation for discerning travellers to the city. Flexi-Lets is the only serviced accommodation solution available within Liverpool city centre offering a one-month rolling contract on apartments at some of Liverpool’s premier addresses. The service will appeal to anyone looking for a permanent base in the city, without the constraints of a six month contract, and will suit a variety of visitor’s needs, from those on short term employment contracts to those in a property chain. And just to make their stay completely hassle free L3 offers residents one fixed price, inclusive of all utilities, tax, Sky television and Wi Fi, housekeeping, linen and laundry. Set up a year ago with just two apartments in The Albany building, L3 Living has extended its portfolio to over 21,000 sq ft of serviced apartment space in Liverpool city centre. Luke Watts, managing director of L3 Living, said: “L3 Living’s flexible lease plan will bridge the gap between serviced apartments and traditional tenancy agreements. “The service is ideal for individuals, couples, families and companies who would like a permanent base in Liverpool city centre without a long term commitment.” For more information on Flexi-Lets, contact Paula Whittaker on 0845 388 9257.
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Liverpool through migrants’ eyes To mark the 80th year of its activity in the social housing and regeneration of Liverpool, the Riverside Group has commissioned an exhibition of photography that takes a look at Liverpool through the eyes of its migrants. Hugh Owen, director of policy and communication for the Riverside Group commented upon the importance of this landmark and how the company has grown with the city itself: “When we started out in 1928 as Liverpool Improved Houses, Liverpool was a city in decline, blighted by slums. Over the last 80 years we have been able to transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods. Now Liverpool is taking centre stage as European Capital of Culture”. Opening on 26 November at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, the exhibition will feature recognisable Liverpool subjects such as chief of Merseyside Police, Bernard Hogan-Howe and television dramatist Alan Bleasdale. The photographs were taken by six local photographers capturing the subjects in their favourite environments. Interviews have been carried out by the pupils of Upton Hall High School and these will also be on display to voice the city means to the famous photographed faces. After an initial showing at the Anglican Cathedral the exhibition will then move to City Exchange, Old Hall Street from December 4-18.
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team are working harder than ever and successfully making sure that both tenants and landlords are experiencing the highest level of service in the city. As news of the credit crunch continues to fill our screens, more and more people are choosing to rent. A recent King Sturge Liverpool survey showed that 50 per cent of tenants were renting for a short period of time and planning to buy as soon as the market picked up. Lynsey Smith, lettings manager, said: "The increase in demand in the city centre means landlords
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can expect to have tenants for their property within a month. We will soon be launching apartments at One Park West and a further phase at St Paul’s Square; both are fantastic developments and we already have a waiting list of tenants." For more information on lettings at King Sturge, contact Lynsey Smith on 0151 242 6490.
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Abbey-letts on the rental scene A recent change in market conditions has led to a buoyancy in rentals, encouraging new lettings agencies such as Abbey-letts to make a fast impact on the Liverpool property scene. The recent economic climate has seen an increase of prospective tenants for an openly competitive market amongst the many letting agencies on Merseyside. Abbey-letts have enjoyed a successful start thanks to their flexibility and attractive rates, offering lettings services as well as a ten per cent fully managed service. Though competing well in the city centre, abbey-letts also provide a wide selection of properties in the surrounding areas. In addition to its online success, Abbey-letts is keen to keep its relationship with customers personal. This is reflected in the list of local landlords with which Abbey-letts work and also the proportion of business generated from referrals and previous customer recommendations. Abbey-letts can be found at Tradewind Square, or online at www.abbey-letts.com.
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LISTED LUXURY IN ALLERTON One of Liverpool’s most historic houses is being offered for sale by Keppie Massie Residential. Converted from the original stables of Cleveley House, Cleveley Stables was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, best known for his work on Liverpool Cathedral. The Grade II listed home on Allerton Road, built in the 1700s is one of the most luxurious in Merseyside. Set behind electronic gates and privacy walling built of York stone, the house has, in the past, been home to more than one Premiership footballer. The elegant entrance hall, with a formal lounge and dining room, leads to a spacious family room and a kitchen fitted with top of the range units in rosewood finish and under-floor mood lighting. The historic four bedroom property has been modernized to include a leisure suite with a heated swimming pool, lounge mezzanine, gymnasium, shower room and steam room, and is completed by tranquil Japanese style gardens. Sue Taylor, head of Keppie Massie Residential, commented: This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live a luxurious lifestyle, whilst at the same time, having access to all the south Liverpool restaurants, schools, shops and motorway networks. This home not only has the “wow” factor, but has been meticulously designed to provide every possible comfort to relieve the stresses and strains of working life”. The asking price for the property is £1,800,000. Viewing is highly recommended, and all enquiries should be made to Keppie Massie Residential on 0151 236 9660.
New negotiator at Northwood Northwood, the property management company specialising in guaranteed rental income, has recently recruited a lettings negotiator. Stephanie Oliver joins the team in the West Derby premises, and her appointment comes in response to the enormous demand from landlords enjoying the many benefits of Northwood’s unique services. Peter Bellamy, director of Northwood, said: “From a new start business, which opened in January 2006, our team in West Derby has grown organically to comprise seven full-time members of staff. We have great schemes to offer landlords in Liverpool. This, coupled with the
recruitment of high calibre staff, with excellent local knowledge and high levels of customer service are the reasons behind our success. “We have also enjoyed huge growth nationally; 30 new offices have opened over the last 3 years and Northwood is now able to boast an expanding network of 70 branches nationwide.” Stephanie commented on her appointment: “I found it easy settling into the team at West Derby; the staff here are great to work with. I have been incredibly busy since starting my new job and really enjoy the diverse workload. I have a good property mix in my portfolio and enjoy meeting some very interesting people.”
D’eco’rating for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and after a year of eco-conscious living, continue the green approach when adorning your home in a festive fashion. There are a number of options available to help make this Christmas a green one: • Re-using Christmas decorations is already a common practice in most households but there’s always room for improvement. Safe storage is key; take the time to wrap your decorations safely in newspaper before you put them away for another year. • If you think you’ve done enough over the years by way of re-using decorations and feel it’s time to add a few new dashes of colour and life onto your tree or walls, try to buy ethical and recycled products. Shared Earth has a range of Fair Trade decorations to suit all budgets and tastes and www.the-green-apple.co.uk and www.greenrewards.co.uk stock various fun recycled products and even solar-powered fairy lights. • A Christmas wreath is easily made at home and well worth the effort for an individual and environmentally friendly decoration to welcome visitors. Bend an old wire coat hanger into a circle and use florist’s wire to secure sprigs of holly or small fir tree branches to it to create the shape of a wreath. Add pinecones to make it fuller and spray some of them gold or silver to inject a bit of colour. To get the little ones involved in the spirit of things, make gingerbread tree decorations. Don’t forget to leave a small hole at the top before baking to thread ribbon through to hang from the tree. Free workshops are taking place at the National Wildflower Centre on 7 December, from 12pm until 4pm.
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Q. I have received a letter from the tax office asking me to give them details of a buy to let property which I own. I have never bothered to fill in a tax return, because I don’t make a profit. How did they find out? A. The tax office are putting a lot of effort into cross checking details from the Land Registry, the council tax registers and the housing benefit records to track down buy-to-let landlords not yet in the system. Up until now this has been a correspondence based process. This is all due to change soon, when buy-to-let landlords, or indeed their tenants could get a knock on the door from the taxman as part of a new government drive to crack down on the sector. After next April new powers will give officers of HM Revenue and Customs the right of entry into people’s homes if business records (and this includes a buy-to-let business) are kept there. There will also be a new penalty regime which can penalise people for not keeping adequate records amongst other things. HMRC are concerned that many buy-to-let investors incorrectly assume that they can offset the full cost of a repayment mortgage against their rental income. Other common errors include claiming the cost of capital expenditure against rental income or incorrectly allocating all of the rental proceeds to just one of the joint owners of a property.
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Q. What should I do, should I respond to the letter? A. Yes. You will need to respond with details of your buy-tolet property, including the income and expenses throughout your period of ownership. The taxman will also probably want to find out how you funded the purchase, so be prepared to deal with this as well. I strongly suggest that you engage a tax advisor who has experience in this area to assist you.
Wellfarm Close, Walton – £495pcm 3 bed townhouse, Lounge, Dining kitchen, GCH, DG
Beech Rise, Kirkby - £475pcm 2 bed Duplex Apartment, Open plan, Kitchen with integrated appliances
Broad Lane, Kirkby – £450pcm 3 bed terrace, Laminate flooring, Gas central heating, Front & rear gardens
William St, Wallasey - £450pcm 3 bed terrace, Dining room, Living room, GCH, DG, Excellent transport links
As with many decisions you really do need to take independent financial and tax advice. If you would like our help call Julia on 0151 228 8977 at John Kerr Chartered Accountants 369-375 Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool L12 2AH. Authorised and regulated by The Financial Services Authority Please note that this article is not intended to give specific technical or financial advice and it should not be construed as doing so. It is designed only to alert readers to some of the issues. It is not intended to give exhaustive coverage of any topic. Professional advice should always be sought before action is either taken or refrained from as a result of information contained herein.
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director, The Design Foundry
“This city was built for and on commerce and has a deep-rooted sense of networking. Creative talent has been drawn to Liverpool for centuries, from the first, canny inhabitants, to the adventurous merchants of the 18th Century, to the prolific songwriters and musicians of the 50s and 60s. This creative spirit still thrives in Liverpool today, mostly due to the city’s stimulating environment – made up in most part of its open and culturally diverse outlook, manageable and human scale, flourishing club and restaurant scene and its solid infrastructure. These factors are key in luring and keeping talent and companies in the Liverpool City Region.”
Dougal Paver
“I’m less concerned with the message and more with the delivery mechanism. We have a limited budget relative to our ambitions and should focus on methodologies that deliver greatest value for money. In my book that’s on-line and PR. Advertising works, but you have to throw buckets of cash at it to do so, and we just don’t have that. Anything we spend on advertising is probably wasted, therefore. The huge quantities of global press coverage Liverpool has enjoyed this year amply demonstrates the point.”
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Pieter Elbers,
What should a marketing campaign to promote the Liverpool City Region as a place to live, work and play focus on? Following the return of a Liverpool delegation to the capital in a bid to promote the area as a place to do business we consider the region’s selling points.
“We are delighted to be returning to Liverpool after such a long absence. Liverpool has emerged as a premier European destination in recent years and will prove a fantastic addition to KLM’s current 14 strong UK network when services commence to Liverpool John Lennon Airport in March 2009. It is the UK’s 4th largest city, boasting a wealth of cultural attractions for visitors. The renewal of the city’s partnership with KLM will drive further growth across the region’s business and leisure sectors, whilst placing Liverpool at the centre of world wide connections.”
senior vice president network, KLM
Nick Howe managing director, Uniform
Mike Edwards joint managing director, Kaleidoscope Advertising Design and Marketing
Carol Cavanagh, principal, Alphabet Design
“There are many strands that will capture the imagination of investors, visitors and people looking to relocate. The problem is simplicity and clarity, we need to develop a simple concise message, which defines and represents Liverpool and that of the wider city region. Developing a brand for the city beyond 2008, something that has been much talked about in the press recently, is critical, and I believe should be something which taps in to both the cultural and economic opportunities of the region and reflects the unique attitude and personality of the people of Liverpool.” “Liverpool should concentrate on its unique selling points. In recent years we have agreed on our strengths, targeting them in a focused way. We start from a unique position of strength of product. But the internal market must share the vision and not all have had the opportunity to do so. We must make sure everyone shares in this new resurgence, not just the same few. The fantastic success of ’08 year shows how this energy can be harnessed. Liverpool’s brand must be based on substance and appeal to investors, visitors, policy makers and locals. It will succeed when it acts as an umbrella, under which we can work together to spread a message we all believe in.”
“Liverpool City Region is populated with picturesque leafy residential areas and landmark buildings proving popular locations for many film sets. Geographically we are perfectly positioned for leisure breaks and easy access to other commercial centres. Local financial organisations attract and support inward investment, established and new businesses. We are now able to compete with other major retail centres - andour universities are packed to the gunnels with students who have chosen Liverpool to study. Having worked on projects all over the UK I conclude that we are the warmest, funniest, most generous, most welcoming, stylish and cheekiest by far, of all of our fellow countrymen.”
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Your Move Bold Street Discount Card Truly a Mecca for design lovers, Utility offers the best in European design from two Bold Street stores. The gift boutique contains cool greetings cards, stunning jewellery and gifts, whilst the home store offers the best contemporary furniture, lighting and homewares. The star product here has to be the multi-colour Family Time clock at £30 from the home store; fill it with your favourite festive photographs.
Your Move is delighted to offer our readers the superb “Bold Street Christmas Discount Card”, an opportunity to make your Christmas shopping more affordable this year. Together with participating retailers on Bold Street, we are able to offer our readers a fantastic 15 per cent discount in store. Your card is valid from 21 November to 24 December and may be used in any of the outlets listed on the card. With a wide choice on offer, from present shopping to having a relaxing lunch, go on, get the Christmas shopping done and save at the same time.
A lifestyle boutique dedicated to helping you live happily ever after, Red Lotus scours the world to find you gorgeous and unusual items. Make your life that little bit more special with gifts that are sheer fabulousness from around the globe. Our star product for this Christmas has to be the Crystal Heart Bracelet, at £10.50.
Giancarlo Ricci has been dressing Liverpool’s most fashion conscious men for the past 25 years. Stocking Hugo Boss, Armani, Stone Island, Dolce & Gabbana, Barbour, Paul Smith, Ed Hardy and many more, Giancarlo Ricci is THE designer shopping destination for the discerning gent. The star buy for this season has to be this Ed Hardy Rhinestone Tiger Polo (available in black and white) at £128.
Often described ‘like walking straight into the pages of a magazine’, Microzine offers the latest, greatest and most limited across fashion, sportswear, furniture, gadgets, books and boys toys. If you can’t get yourself to the store, check out www.microzine.co.uk for shopping, competitions and much more! Our star buy for this Christmas is a wonderful Banksey print on canvas, £30 each or two for £50.
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Madame Foners This long established lingerie boutique offers a professional measuring, fitting and alteration service bringing tradition and expertise to Bold Street. Offering exquisite lingerie from Chantelle, Lise Charmel, Aubade, Empriente and Spanx to name a few in the lingerie world, the star buy for Christmas comes from the “Chantelle Africaâ€? range. The bra retails at ÂŁ49.00, the thong at ÂŁ27.00, and the suspender belt at ÂŁ29.00.
Qwaffs is a quirky and relaxed pancake and waffles house with exposed brick walls, soft lighting and local artwork. Catering for gluten and wheat free diets and diabetics, a variety of sweet and savoury dishes is available on the menu. The star deal is the Winter Breakfast Deal; buttermilk pancakes with bacon and eggs and a tea or Americano, all for just ÂŁ5.
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Optimark is an independent optician based on Bold Street, which always updates its frames to blend with today’s latest fashion. With an exciting choice of designer frames and our extremely friendly service you won’t want to look anywhere else. The star buy is Vivienne Westwood Model 04703 frames at £219.
This bespoke and repair specialist jewellers was established in 1908, stocking Swatch watches, including the James Bond 007 Villain range, diamond set jewellery, Liverbird and Superlambanana jewellery. All repairs and commissions are undertaken in house, and this season’s star buy is an 18ct white gold single stone diamond crossover ring, at £950.
Trading for over 30 years, Rennies provides quality arts and crafts materials, a bespoke framing service, as we as showcasing all the latest in contemporary artwork. Providing sound, friendly and knowledgeable customer service, Rennies prides itself in being able to help. The star buy this season is the Edinburgh Wooden Box Table Easel at £15. With a fully adjustable painting angle and top canvas holder, it’s suitable for oil, acrylic and watercolour and has removable box dividers and a carry handle included.
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Val and Doug Robinson
Luke Watts, L3 Living Apartments, with Brian Meharg, Neptune Developments
Karen Hogan, Travel Counsellors, with Michelle Brown, L3 Living Apart ments
LIVERPOOL, THE CREATIVE CAPITAL Paul Francis, 3 Chord Art, with Carolyn Cookson and Philip Gray from Kirwans Solicitors
L3 Living Apartments, the luxury serviced apartment provider, was proud to host a private view of paintings and photography by accomplished Liverpool artists, entitled ‘Liverpool – Creative Capital’. The artworks were displayed in the L3 apartments and a reception was held to mark the event, with drinks and canapés served at the historic Tower Building, on Water Street.
Luke Watts, L3 Living Apartments
See more at www.yourmovemagazine.com/gallery Stephanie de Leng, artist and photographer, with Tim Brunsden, Light Factory
Lucy Byrne, Dot Art, and Paul Rice, Liverpool Commercial District Partn ership
s, with artist Brian Brown, L3 Living Apartment Aigelsreiter Susan Aigelsreiter and Sabrina
Vincent Owen from Owen Richmond, with Graham Wortley and Chris Murphy, GB Finance
Peter Brown, University of Liverpool, with Paula Whittaker, L3 Living Apartment s, and Alistair Johnson, Hill Dickinson
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How did you find this property? When we heard about the development we could see ourselves living here, as it’s part of a regeneration scheme that’s going to have a really positive future. We’d been looking for a new home for a while, but we weren’t sure what to expect and were still making up our minds as to what we were looking for, before we found this property. Do you like the area? We’re both locals and know it well which is an advantage, and we didn’t want to move far away. It’s also ideal for both of us for work, and where we like to socialise. It’s also a nice area and not too far from the shopping district which is convenient.
What about the kitchen? This was a really important room for us when we were choosing the house. It’s the heart of the home, so we needed to get that right. I work as a chef and I’m looking forward to cooking for Andrea. We didn’t used to have a lot of time to eat together but now we should do, and maybe Andrea will join in some of the cooking too.
Movers… First time buyer Paul Hollis, a chef, has just moved into a new two bedroom home with Andrea Duffy, a sales assistant from Huyton. They’ve purchased a Keepmoat property at Hamilton Place in the newly regenerated area of north Huyton.
What’s in your living area? This room is decorated in cream with a black leather three-seated and two-seated suite for when we have all our guests around. We’ve also got a really funky acrylic coffee table, a cinematic 60-inch flat screen TV and a really nice floor lamp. We also have some plants around the room to give it a fresh feel and help it look good.
What’s your favourite room? I’d have to say that I’d love a games room with a huge screen and all the latest consoles, as I’d be in there all day, but for Andrea it would be even more space for her clothes and shoes with a massive walk-in wardrobe; she’s got absolutely loads of them! What are your favourite features? I think it must be the two sets of French doors, so both of the living and dining rooms feel very spacious and allow in lots of light. When we were thinking about buying the house the large spaces were really important; it gives us so many options if we ever want to decorate. How have you made it your own? It’s difficult in a new house when you buy all new furniture to bring it to life. Even though everything looked perfect, we needed something to bring the walls to life and to bring some colour in. We had a professional photograph taken, not so long ago, which we’ve put on the wall and that makes it feel like a family home.
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With over 10 years experience in the interior design business, Sharon Armor is poised to answer all your design queries from DIY disasters to decorating dilemmas.
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PICTURE THIS In the summer we decorated the dining room and we still have the finishing touches to add. This, unfortunately, involves finding a modern radiator, which we both like! We really need to finish the room before Christmas, as we have family staying with us. Can you help us with our search? The company Radiating Style could offer you the perfect solution. The company was established 15 years ago and specialises in producing designer and contemporary radiators. They have just launched a new motif model, which allows you to customise a flat panel radiator with a picture or artwork of your own choice. The image you choose will need to be of high quality and have no copyright protection. If you are struggling to find your own design, the company has over 40 stock images that you can also choose from.
DESKTOP DESIGNS
I really would like to purchase a desk for my girlfriend for Christmas. The desk has to be smart and contemporary and under £500. As our apartment is open plan I don’t think she would like anything that looks as if it could be in an office! Can you help me? The Conran Shop has a fantastic desk, which is available for £450 and can be ordered online! The Desk 51 Red, as the name suggests, is finished in a vibrant red. The piece is made from steel and MDF, and has a highly durable surface, which has a triple coating of polyurethane paint. The design is simple and sleek making it a striking alternative to a more traditional design. The specification also allows for inbuilt cable covers, and the shelf enables paperwork and the keyboard and the mouse etc to be stored away when not in use.
MONOCHROME SHADES I would like to decorate my lounge before Christmas. I have two black leather sofas, which I would have to keep, a glass television stand and coffee table. Everything else I am prepared to change! Could you give me some advice on what colours to use and inspiration for fabrics? Fashion’s current love affair with grey is spilling into interiors. Your furniture at the moment suggests a monochrome scheme, so I would think about using subtle shades of greys, silvers and off whites. This will create a very glamorous look echoing the 1930s. For wallpaper don’t be afraid to use a decorative pattern such as swirls, damask and stripes, which are all a real hit this season. Add sophistication by using luxurious fabrics, such as silks and velvets, and bring different textures into the room by accessorising with glass, steel and mirrored surfaces.
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Gold cone decoration, £2, Matalan
Christmas baubles, set of three, £9, Zara Home
Transparent and gold bauble, from £2.50, Marks & Spencer
Tree, £39, Parlane at Elaine Cunningham Interiors
Gold tree, £8, Matalan Champagne gold artificial Christmas Tree, 5ft, £69.99, Homebase
Candle ring, £6.99, Parlane at Elaine Cunningham Interiors
Embellished Ornaments Compiled by Frances Gill
White star with snowflakes, £2.50, Shared Earth
Garland, £29.99, Parlane at Elaine Cunningham Interiors
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Christmas Shopping with Antonia Martin-Wright
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This year, Christmas shopping in Liverpool seems set to be brighter and better than ever. The decorations are already up at Liverpool One, the city’s much - publicised new shopping district, and retailers in the exclusive Metquarter and on the city’s much-loved Bold Street are pulling out all the stops to make our hometown a destination with a difference. In previous years, discerning shoppers may have travelled to neighbouring cities to find the perfect presents for loved ones, but we can now say with conviction that this has all changed. We’ve followed in the high-heeled footsteps of one Liverpool shopper, Antonia Martin-Wright, a sale surveyor at Bruntwood, a property company specialising is office space. She’s out on a mission to find all her Christmas gifts and goodies in her home city…
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Next stop is Mango, where I find a beautiful dress and silver grey heels which would be perfect for Christmas Day. The range is always just so good in this store. Then we drop into David M Robinson, the jeweler to the stars, where I try on the gorgeous ‘Snowdrops’ aquamarine and diamond pendant; hopefully someone will spoil me at Christmas. We’ve already booked tickets to see Cinderella at the Empire Theatre this year for our panto fix, and we’ll be heading to the after show party too…I’m really looking forward to meeting Cilla Black!
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I love to visit the make up counters in John Lewis; Beryl on the Estee Lauder counter is incredibly helpful and gives me a mini makeover while I try out some of the new Christmas eye palettes. The rich hues will look fantastic with all the winter colours in the shops, and I love chatting to Beryl. After picking up some DVD box sets and Elemis moisturiser for my dad, we head to the gadgets section for my brother Alex, who’s a student, to choose a new Blackberry Storm mobile and a Nintendo DS.
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A lovely selection of gifts and goodies
A quick trip up Bold Street is in order to make sure we’ve got presents for the whole family. Utility has some lovely goodies for the house, as well as cute pocket sized gifts for my girlfriends Hollie, Katie and Chantal.
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1.00pm We’re already weighed under with different bags of little gifts and, after staying for a quick drink, mum decides to head home with her presents, so I catch up with the girls for some lunch at The Living Room. It’s our regular meeting point when we’re out shopping and it’s lovely to enjoy the mussels marinara washed down with a glass of Pinot Grigio, while we discuss our plans for the evening. We agree to limit ourselves to a budget of £20 to spend on presents for one another, and this year I’m really spoilt for choice as to what to buy them. Vouchers for MAC in the Metquarter would be a really nice gift for Chantal or Hollie, and perhaps a Crystal Clear spa day at 34 Rodney Street for Katie as a special relaxing treat. We’re all looking forward to the party tonight; my friend Matthew Blanchard is launching a new fashion label Guilt Edged at Chaya so it’s going to be a fantastic celebration. It’s all organic and recycled materials, so everything is really ethical and special; it should be a fantastic night.
I love to shop!
3.00pm I’m back on the hunt for presents, and Oasis has some beautiful jewel encrusted bracelets I’m thinking of buying for my girlfriends. Then it’s on to Cavern walks, only a few minutes away from Liverpool One, as no shopping trip to Liverpool is complete without stopping by at the Liverpool WAGs’ favourite, Cricket! There’s a beautiful turquoise dress in here, it would be perfect for the party tonight, but I think I’ll be putting it on the Christmas wish list for now!
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4.00pm For something really special, I can never resist popping into Boudoir Boutique which has some quirky and pretty items, and unique bejewelled bags. I’m sure that one of the sequined purses would be a fantastic present for my friend Hollie.
5.00pm After all that shopping, I’ve booked myself in for some pampering to prepare me for all the partying tonight. A mini facial from the Elemis Spa Pod in John Lewis is sure to refresh me for a long night ahead!
6.00pm Now it’s time to head off home and get ready with my new make up from John Lewis before meeting Mum and her friend Mitzi, who are also coming to the launch. We’re meeting up for a gorgeous dinner and drinks at Piccolino’s before heading on to catch up with the girls at Alma de Cuba and then the party at Chaya; I absolutely can’t wait!
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with Chris Davidson, Active Presence, , and Wayne Malcolm, Agent Marketing Pauline Browne, Eclipse Executive
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR ELAINE CUNNINGHAM Claire Macrill with Kevin Cricket
Elaine Cunningham Interiors celebrated its second birthday with a party for clients and guests at the luxurious Aigburth Road store. Owner Elaine Cunningham welcomed guests into the plush interiors where Christmas is already spreading its sparkle, as champagne was served on the glamorous occasion.
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pictures Nestled in the heart of Bold Street is a shop that’s a hive of activity and a haven of tranquillity all at once. Rennies Arts and Crafts has been trading for over 30 years now, putting a smile on the face of art lovers from near and far. Steve Rennie joined the family run business 26 years ago and soon discovered that lacking a natural talent for creating art was no hindrance to selling it; enthusiasm and passion was all it took. Interview by Marie Martin – marie@movepublishing.co.uk Photography by Tom Murphy
Rennies started from rather humble beginnings; what’s the history of the gallery? It’s a truly family run business. My father had a room at home for picture framing and my mother had another for painting and when we were teenagers, every Friday night, my brother and I spent an evening putting all of our mother’s paintings into our father’s frames ready for Saturday and Sunday when we would go off and sell them. On Saturdays we took them to the railings of Bluecoat and on Sundays we used to go to Chester, New Brighton or Southport. Once we were old enough to drive, my father used to load us up with a van full of pictures and send us off to the Lakes or Wales to place them in galleries and hotels on a commission basis. And how did you end up in Bold Street? My father took out a short-term lease on a shop at Grange Road in Birkenhead, then moved into the old Birkenhead market. Unfortunately he lost everything when it burned down and ended up trading from a caravan outside the market. He then took on the lease for 61 Bold Street and The Medici Society ran a gallery next door in 63. When Medici decided to go wholesale and sell their retail shops, we extended next door. We continued selling what they had, cards and the open edition prints and then gravitated to the more collectable works we stock today. Being a family business, were you always destined to run the gallery? Yes I think I was because I’d tried a few jobs and I was never happy. I think that was basically because I was working for other people and not particularly due to 62
the type of job I was doing. When the opportunity came up for me to join the business I was ready to settle down; I’d travelled around a bit and I’d met the girl that I was going to marry, so we moved here and I joined the family business and I’ve never looked back since. Is the success of the gallery due to your business brain or your creative eye? I don’t think it’s either, I think I’m just lucky! We found a niche in the market and grew from there. We were selling massmarket prints and discovered there were quite a lot of people in the city centre doing the same but there was a gap for specialising in the more collectable artwork. The pieces we sell are editions of around 100-150 so you know you’re not going to see it everywhere and we found that’s what people were looking for. But ultimately the business has grown largely due to the great staff we’ve got working for us. In all we’ve got around 25 staff and a lot of them have been with us for many years. They give a great service to the public and people appreciate that. I think it’s vital for a small business to give good service and I love hearing positive feedback on our staff. How difficult is it to run the gallery as a business and be subjective about the artwork you sell? When I’m buying artwork I always try to pick different types of work that will appeal to all. It’s inevitable that you’ll lean to what you like personally but that should be the aim. So we have a varied genre of artwork from landscapes to figurative. It’s all quite contemporary and by living artists. The two or three big publishers that we deal with also guide me as they’re aware of which
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way the trends are going. Ultimately it’s a balance between what we like, what the publishers are suggesting, and responding to what the audience are asking for. Is any of the artwork you select dictated to you? No, it’s my choice what I stock and I try to have a good mix not just of a type of artwork but of price as well, so people can buy at a level they’re happy with. We have some really collectable artwork, which can be very expensive, such as originals by Todd White, and we also have a lot of artwork by up and coming artists who people may see as an investment for the future, which is not as expensive. It’s quite natural for people buying artwork as an investment to want to buy work from an artist in the early stages of their career, when their work is affordable. And I think, especially in the current climate, more people are beginning to see art as something to invest in. Do artists approach you? We get a lot of local artists coming in hoping to display their work; I suppose we’re in a good location, so it’s an attractive gallery for artists. We have an area in the gallery for local artists and photographers and the work we display is mainly local scenes. But they’re the only artists we tend to deal with personally. Artists are trying to hide themselves away and paint maybe five or six days a week because that’s what they do and that’s what people want from them. They don’t want to be answering the phone and dealing with admin so I guess it works. How would you describe the market for art in Liverpool? The contemporary artwork we stock is selling really well. The economic situation
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is having an effect on Bold Street as a whole. Footfall has gone down, partly due to the credit crunch and partly to Liverpool One, which has taken some custom away from Bold Street in the short term. But there are still people looking to invest in decorating their home, which is perhaps due to the economic instability. What artists have stood out to you over the years? There’s quite a few who just keep going and seem to develop from being great to even greater. Doug Hyde has a great following and Todd White, who’s fairly new to the scene, is growing in popularity at a tremendous rate. I think the fact that they produce small limited editions means that they can keep producing work and people are always waiting for the next piece to come out because they sell out really quickly. When you consider they’re selling countrywide and produce limited editions of around 195, often not everybody who wants to gets the opportunity to buy one. There are also several artists that I personally really admire such as Govinder Nazran and Rolf Harris who is a tremendous artist; he can turn his hand to anything. Do you paint? No I’ve tried and I’m completely useless. My mother tried to teach me and I ended up painting just like her. I have no imagination or talent. I’m passionate about artwork and I love the business I’m in, I wouldn’t swap it for the world, but I wouldn’t try and do it myself. And because I don’t know the techniques and how it’s done, I’m looking at it from a customer’s point of view and just thinking it’s awesome. But I don’t think it makes any difference to the work I do because I’m so enthusiastic about it, and I think that comes across to customers.
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Rennie File Born: Birkenhead, 1957 Education: New Brighton Primary School Henry Meols Comprehensive, Wallasey Modern European Studies Nottingham Trent Polytechnic 1982 Joined Rennies Arts and Crafts
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Homelets Tracy, Katie, Andrea and Gaynor,
Alan Binks, Director of Homelets with Ray Smith, R.S Group and David Al-Hadithi, The Design Foundry
HOMESALES LAUNCH dry, with David Al-Hadithi, The Design Foun rties Group Steve Mountfield, Emerald Prope
After winning the coveted 2008 Your Move Award for Best Letting Agency, Homelets is now to enter the competitive estate agency market, with Homesales. The opening celebrations took place at the Homelets office on Allerton Road, where drinks and canapĂŠs were served to clients and guests to mark the occasion.
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How did you get interested in spa products? I was on holiday in Bali in August this year, when I got chatting to a really interesting couple who were staying in the same hotel, and we became good friends. Their names are Liz and Mark Warom, and they created the Virgin Vie range before they launched their own products which are called Temple Spa. They were just so passionate about what they did that it really inspired me to find out more. What was it that attracted you to the brand? I’m a believer in that what you put into your body, your diet, is really important, but your skin is your biggest organ. People don’t always think about that, but what you put on your skin makes such a difference. These products are all made from Mediterranean ingredients and they’re really gentle; and good for you like the Mediterranean diet! How have you made these products part of your lifestyle? I became a consultant for the brand on Merseyside after trying out the products in Bali, so I’ll give a class to friends or colleagues on the products so they can see them for themselves. I call it a class not a party, because it teaches you about skincare and how to use the products. I also am hoping to get more women in Merseyside interested in the brand so they can run the classes themselves as a little side business.
It’s my thing Julie West is managing director at Zest Lets, a new lettings agency in Liverpool, but in her spare time indulges her passion for high quality spa treatments, giving classes to friends and colleagues.
Contact Zest Lets on 0151 933 7033. Contact Julie for more information about Temple Spa products and her classes on 07770 452 818.
What’s the best thing about being involved in the skincare range? I think it’s that I made two great friends when I was on holiday, and now I can relax with friends and teach them about great products that I really believe in. If you’d told me six months ago that I’d be doing this then I’d have laughed! But it’s something I really enjoy. What do your friends and colleagues think about this hobby of yours? They know I’m a bit mad, running Zest Lets and AMR Recruitment and now getting interested in skincare. They’re used to me by now I think! Plus, it’s great for them because we have these classes where they can try the products and we relax and just have a really great evening. What’s your ambitions for your spa hobby? I’d really like other women on Merseyside to get involved and feel empowered to start up their own business for the skincare line. I think it could be really empowering, as it’s a nice way back into employment for some women who, perhaps, have not worked for a few years. I’d really like to talk to them and help them find the confidence to just ‘go for it’.
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The hazard flashers are automatically activated at speeds above 40mph if the car brakes at more than seven metres per second or the ABS is activated for more than two seconds.
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USED VOLKSWAGAN PASSAT VW is claiming that the new Passat's body is 57 percent stiffer than the old model. That enormous rigidity - the old car wasn't exactly floppy, either - should translate to a long and rattle-free life. The engines are all well-proven units, and the visible quality in terms of material and fit and finish is right up to VW's high standards. George Hobbs. *Model shown is the Passat R36
Fact File Model VW Passat Sport TDI Engine 1968cc, four cylinders Power 170bhp Transmission Six-speed manual Fuel 46.3mpg (combined cycle) Acceleration 0-62mph: 8.6sec Top speed 138mph
The Passat sits above the Vauxhall Vectra and Ford Mondeo in terms of outright status and prestige, but somewhere below BMW's 3-Series and Merc's C-Class. This is a considerably better car to drive than the one it replaces. That's partly down to the body's greatly improved rigidity - the stiffer a bodyshell is, the better the suspension can control wheel movements and handling behaviour. There are MacPherson struts up front with a four-link suspension at the rear, with anti-roll bars fore and aft, so it's a pretty conventional setup. The handling, though, has been transformed from vague to sharp and precise. The electro-mechanical, power-assisted steering has a real sporting feel to it. The ride quality is good, although the car can feel a bit nervous over ridges and small-frequency bumps.
As is so often the case these days, the diesel-powered variant is the best all-round performer in the range. The 140bhp Euro IV-compliant 2.0-litre turbodiesel is an ideal match for the Passat. Maximum torque of 236lb ft is developed between 1750 and 2500rpm, which means far fewer gearshifts are needed to maintain cruising speeds. And the best gearbox to go for is the brilliant DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox), with its dualclutch setup. Basically, the DSG can be driven as a conventional automatic, or as a manual sequential-shift 'box with gearchanges effected through a nudge of the gearshift. Once again, it's all of that low-rev torque that makes the 1.9 TDi feel so much more responsive than the entry-level 115bhp 1.6-litre direct injection petrol engine, even if the petrol engine claims a quicker 0-62mph sprint. The 150bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine, another direct-injection unit, offers less outright performance than the 140bhp TDi unit, let alone the strong 170bhp 2.0 TDI, but does offer petrolheads a free-revving alternative to the diesel's relatively low-rev 'wall'. The Passat now uses an LED light system for brake and indicator lights. These have the advantage of activating slightly quicker than conventional bulb lights, as well as having a longer service life. Also, the hazard flashers are automatically activated at speeds above 40mph if the car brakes at more than seven metres per second or the ABS is activated for more than two seconds. The flagship performance model is the 250bhp 3.2 V6 petrol unit, however, which has the FSI direct-injection technology, and comes with the DSG 'box and VW's 4Motion four-wheel drive system. It's smooth and quiet - and very, very quick for a heavy family car in this class, doing 0-60mph in just 6.9 seconds. Whilst it doesn't quite have the handling finesse of, say, a 5-Series, it's a superb motorway cruiser, having more of an emphasis on comfort. A great car to be driven in, if not an enthusiast's drive.
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Oddfellows 59, Allerton Rd, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7RE Tel: 0151 428 9327
TABLE TALK BY WILL THORNE
Lucy Oliver interviews Richard Griffiths at Oddfellows Richard Griffiths is one of the directors at the Liverpool franchise of Martin & Co. letting agents; one of 150 offices in the UK. Richard and the team have been operating from their Woolton office in the southern suburbs of the city for 12 months now, where the business has grown and flourished beyond all expectation. We meet for lunch at Oddfellows in Woolton Village, just across from the office, where lunch and dinner is produced with only locally sourced and seasonal produce and where the menu is frequently updated to include winter ingredients to tempt the palate. Richard’s background in property finance and his team member’s credentials in property meant the new firm was an attractive candidate for a Martin & Co. franchise, which covers the whole of the UK. The Woolton team offers a full property management service and after sales care, including rent collection, repairs, maintenance and renovations. “Martin & Co has an excellent reputation across the UK, so when people are relocating or landlords from other cities are looking for property in Liverpool, they’ll come to us because they know the level of service they’ll receive. For our clients, we use an independently approved inventory clerk, which is becoming recognised increasingly as more and more important in a thriving
lettings market. We’re also recognised as an Investor in People, so our staff have a full range of opportunities to progress their careers and personal development.” Oddfellows offers a tempting selection of lunch dishes, from steak burgers with tomato and rocket salad served, to classic fish and chips in a homemade batter. To start, we both opt for soup of the day which is homemade pea and ham, and which arrives in an espresso portion; a cute spin on the cuppa soup. Based in south Liverpool, Martin & Co also caters for a market where tastes have changed and quality is in demand. The firm offers its services to landlords with properties across south Liverpool as well as the city centre, covering everything from apartments to family homes, and has plans to expand in spring next year. Richard tells me: “We’re hoping to open a city centre branch to cover lettings and our full range of services for north Liverpool. We’ve already let a diverse range of properties in our first year, exceeding the expectations we were given. Now we want to do even better. “With lettings, people sometimes think they know what they would like, but when they actually look around a property of that description they realise that it’s not for them. By talking to them, you can work out what it
is that they do want, and meet their real needs. We have a website which is always up to date and I believe in keeping on top of ’phonecalls and paperwork.” Our main courses of steak burgers and fish and chips arrive in plentiful portions with substantial side orders of home cooked potato wedges and square-cut chips. For Richard, it’s equally the quality of the service that makes the difference: “For our anniversary of opening. we’ll be offering a rental guarantee product to landlords, where we cover them for up to five months of unpaid rent. I’m very much of the belief that you should keep in touch with your clients, and for us that’s the tenant and the landlord, and be there to help them let the property or to find a tenant for it. If a property needs work before it can be let, then it’s important to inform the landlord straight away so there’s no revenue lost. If you provide a good service, then you earn a good reputation, and it’s always nice when people come to us from a personal recommendation.” For the future of the lettings market here, and of the city’s growth, he’s equally positive: “We’ve let and re-let some properties recently with just one or two days of a void period. The year as a whole has been significant for Liverpool, and people will move here to take advantage of the new opportunities and the growth will benefit us all. The pressure is on for us at Martin & Co. to become a market leader; but we’re ready and ambitious to meet that challenge.” Telephone Martin & Co on 0151 428 6922 or email liverpoolsouth@martinco.com. Book a table at Oddfellows on 0151 428 9327.
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Property Value Cronton Halewood Knowsley Prescot Tarbock Whiston Other
902.56 918.00 946.21 926.36 885.72 924.83 882.80
1,052.99 1,071.01 1,103.91 1,080.76 1,033.35 1,078.97 1,029.94
1,203.43 1,224.01 1,261.62 1,235.16 1,180.97 1,233.12 1,177.08
1,353.85 1,377.01 1,419.32 1,389.55 1,328.59 1,387.25 1,324.21
1,654.71 1,683.01 1,734.73 1,698.34 1,623.83 1,695.53 1,618.48
1,955.56 1,989.02 2,050.13 2,007.13 1,919.08 2,003.81 1,912.75
2,256.41 2,295.01 2,365.53 2,315.91 2,214.31 2,312.08 2,207.01
2,707.70 2,754.02 2,838.64 2,779.10 2,657.18 2,774.50 2,648.42
967.14 933.17 933.53 935.47 936.43 969.29 988.85 941.66 940.58 933.96 930.72
1,128.32 1,088.70 1,089.12 1,091.38 1,092.50 1,130.84 1,153.66 1,098.60 1,097.35 1,089.62 1,085.83
1,289.52 1,244.23 1,244.71 1,247.30 1,248.58 1,292.39 1,318.47 1,255.55 1,254.12 1,245.29 1,240.96
1,450.71 1,399.76 1,400.30 1,403.21 1,404.65 1,453.94 1,483.28 1,412.49 1,410.88 1,400.95 1,396.08
1,773.10 1,710.82 1,711.48 1,715.04 1,716.80 1,777.04 1,812.90 1,726.38 1,724.41 1,712.28 1,706.33
2,095.47 2,021.88 2,022.66 2,026.86 2,028.94 2,100.14 2,142.52 2,040.26 2,037.94 2,023.60 2,016.56
2,417.85 2,332.93 2,333.83 2,338.68 2,341.08 2,423.23 2,472.13 2,354.15 2,351.46 2,334.91 2,326.80
2,901.42 2,799.52 2,800.60 2,806.42 2,809.30 2,907.88 2,966.56 2,824.98 2,821.76 2,801.90 2,792.16
964.25
1,124.96
1,285.67
1,446.38
1,767.80
2,089.22
2,410.63
2,892.76
Sefton MBC
Property Value
Liverpool City
Council Tax information
2008 / 09
Aintree Formby Hightown Ince Blundell Little Altcar Lydiate Maghull Melling Sefton Thornton Other areas
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£115,000 Java Road 3 Bed semi, Conservatory, Dining kitchen, DG, GCH, Gardens Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£89,950 Byng Road Mid Terrace Property, Three Bedrooms, Kitchen/Dining Room, Downstairs WC, Family Bathroom, Gardens Front and Rear, UPVC Double Glazing Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
£99,950 Ledbury Close 3 Bed Semi Detached, Two Reception Areas, Downstairs WC, Large Rear Garden, Driveway Parking, GCH, DG Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
£209,950 Granborne Chase 4 bed detached, Double garage, En suite, Cloakroom, GCH Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£74,950 Helena Street Three Bedroom Terraced Property, Through Lounge/Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Requires Modernisation Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£269,950 Moor Lane 4 bed semi, 3 reception rooms, GCH, Gardens, DG, Ample off road parking Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£239,950 School Lane 3 / 4 bed bow bay semi, Impressively extended, Quality finish, Stunning dining kitchen, GCH & DG Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£239,950 Altway 4 bed detached, En suite, Cloakroom, Dining kitchen, South facing garden, Ample off road parking, GCH, DG Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£214,950 Oriel Drive 4 bed semi, Extended and improved, Conservatory, Shower room, New bathroom, Stunning rear garden Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£209,950 Beaumont Drive 3 bed semi, ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED, Detached garage, large kitchen, landscaped garden Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£174,950 Oriel Drive 3 bed semi, Well extended, uPVC DG, South facing garden, 2 Large reception rooms Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£114,950 Lincoln Drive 2 Bedroom Flat, GCH, uPVC DG, Garden, Private entrance, Modernised, No Chain Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£109,950 Sheila Walk 3 bed mid townhouse, Extended and improved, DG & GCH, Porch, well presented Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£99,950 Lydia Walk 3 bed mid townhouse, Gas Central Heating, uPVC DG, Detached garage, Modern fitted kitchen, Gardens front and rear Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£94,950 Back Gillmoss Lane 4 bed mid terrace, uPVC DG, Modern fitted kitchen, lovely rear garden, off road parking Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£85,000 Ellerslie Road Five Bed End Terrace, Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, NO CHAIN Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£79,950 Scotia Road 3 Bed End Terrace Property, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room, Rear Yard, GCH, No Chain, Requires Modernisation Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£90,950 Dobson Street 5% Deposit Paid (subject to terms and conditions), 2 Bed End Town House, Open Plan Reception/Kitchen, Conservatory, Gardens, Driveway Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£89,995 Capricorn Crescent Modern Two Bedroom End Terrace, Driveway Parking, Front and Rear Gardens, DG, No Chain Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£114,950 Brookhill Close 3 bed townhouse, improved, DG, GCH, Cloakroom, Dining kitchen Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£449,950 Park Road 5 bedroom detached, Many original features, Substantial dwelling, Sought after area, Planning permission Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£117,500 Green Park 2 Bed Apart, Ground floor, GCH, DG, Garage, parking, Communal gardens Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£105,000 Downside Close 3 bed end terrace, DG, GCH, Large rear garden, Modern fitted kitchen, Summerhouse Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£500pcm Staten Court 1 Bed furnished apartment Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£875pcm Waterloo Warehouse 3 Bed 2nd floor furnished apartment. Parking Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£595pcm Manhattan Place 2 bedroom apartment wooden floors throughout excellent condition 24 hour security door intercom avail with secure underground parking HRP Properties 0151 933 9633 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
■ L4 £500pcm Bellamy Road 3 Bed mid terraced house CH DG Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£425pcm Holbeck Street 2 Bed unfurnished terraced house CH, part DG Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
£300pcm Walton Road One bedroom unfurnished second floor flat conveniently located close to local transport links and amenities, lounge/diner, kitchen, family bathroom, double bedroom, DG Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£580pcm Particular Baptist Church 2 Bed part furnished apartment EH, DG parking Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£400pcm Halsbury Road Three bed Terraced, Entrance, Living Room, Dining Room, Extension, Kitchen, Bathroom, yard Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£450pcm Rockhouse Street Two Bedroom Terraced Property, UnFurnished, Modern Style Throughout, 2 Reception Areas, Fitted Kitchen, Family Bathroom, GCH, DG, Security Alarm, Storage Shed Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£600pcm Catharine House 2 Bed part furnished apartment, parking Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£549,950 Pilling Lane 4 Bed detached, Plus 2 bed apartment, Outdoor swimming pool, Extensive gardens, Original features, kitchen Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£229,950 Chestnut Walk 4 bed detached, En Suite, New kitchen, Cloakroom, Garage, Well presented Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 --------------------------------------------------------------------£204,950 Andrew Avenue 4 bed bungalow, Extended and improved, Two bathrooms, New kitchen, DG, garage, GCH Grosvenor Waterford 0151 526 7638 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£595pcm Upper Hampton Street Spacious mews located in the City Centre, Lounge, integrated kitchen, garage, 2 bedrooms, En-suite, cloakroom, Close to Liverpool Womans Hospital Belvoir 0151 231 1613 --------------------------------------------------------------------£375pcm Cockburn Street 2 Bed mid terraced house DG CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£400pcm Second Avenue 3 Bed terraced house CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£700pcm Almonds Grove Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property, Furnished, Kitchen/Diner, GCH, DG, Gardens to Front and Rear, Driveway Parking Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£625pcm Crucian Way Three Bedroom Detached Property, Through Lounge, Fitted Kitchen with Appliances, Garage, Front and Rear Gardens, GCH Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£595pcm Honeys Green Close 3 Bed part furnished semi-detached house CH DG Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£525pcm Colonel Drive Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment, Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Family Bathroom with Separate Shower, Allocated Parking, GCH, DG, Alarmed Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£495pcm Village Plaza Ground floor apartment, lounge, fitted kitchen with appliances, family bathroom with shower over bath, two bedrooms, GCH, private car parking with allocated space Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£600pcm Corinthian Avenue Four bedroom part furnished terrace located in Old Swan, Entrance, Living room, Dining room, Bathroom, Downstairs w/c, spacious yard Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
£495pcm Corona Road 3 Bed part furnished terraced house DG CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£450pcm Bell Street Two bed Furnished or Unfurnished end Terrace, Entrance, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, yard Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 --------------------------------------------------------------------£450pcm Carlake Grove One bedroom unfurnished apartment, Lounge, kitchen, bathroom, Ground floor apartment, Allocated parking, quiet close Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 --------------------------------------------------------------------£425pcm Greenfield Road Two bedroom unfurnished flat, Spacious lounge, Good size bathroom, Off road parking Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 --------------------------------------------------------------------£425pcm Quarry Close One bedroom furnished flat, Entrance, Living room, Kitchen, Bathroom, communal garden, Driveway Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 --------------------------------------------------------------------£300pcm Day Street A spacious one bedroom apartment located in Old Swan. Close to amenities Excellent bus routes, Viewing recommended Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 --------------------------------------------------------------------£280pcm Osborne Road 1st floor studio apartment comprising:Hallway, Lounge/bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom Belvoir Lettings 0151 256 0880 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£650pcm Sandown Lane 3 Bed unfurnished end terraced house. Garage Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£550pcm Rudyard Road 3 Bed semi-detached house DG CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£695pcm Crondall Grove 3 Bed semi-detached house DG CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£400pcm Childwall Valley Road 2 Bed flat above shop. CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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■ L17 £2000pcm The Coach House Discreetly located this property offers style and tranquility. The property comprises of hall, large open plan lounge and fully equipped fitted kitchen. Two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and ensuite to the master. Secluded court yard with double garage, gymnasium. DG, GCH Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 --------------------------------------------------------------------£600pcm St Annes Court Three bedroom apartment off Aigburth Road comprising of lounge, fitted kitchen, three large bedrooms, garage Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 --------------------------------------------------------------------£595pcm Alma Road 2 Bed furnished 2nd floor apartment CH. Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£550pcm Ivanhoe Road Large 1 Bed duplex apartment. Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£360pcm East Albert Road 1 bedroom flat fully refurbished wooden floors split level popular location 2 mins Lark Lane and Sefton Park HRP Properties 0151 933 9633 --------------------------------------------------------------------£295pcm East Albert Road Large Studio flat fully refurbished popular location 2 mins Sefton Park HRP Properties 0151 933 9633 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£1200pcm North Mossley Hill Road Three bedroom bungalow comprising of lounge, fitted kitchen, three piece bathroom DG GCH Garage, Garden, Swimming Pool Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 --------------------------------------------------------------------£750pcm North Mossley Hill Road Three bedroom apartments available immediately, fitted kitchen, lounge, double bedrooms, DG GCH Secure parking Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 --------------------------------------------------------------------£650pcm Calder Point 2 Bed Bungalow Central Heating, Double Glazing Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£550pcm Gordon Place Two Bedroom Furnished Cottage Style Mid Terrace, Excellent Commuter Location, Enclosed Rear Yard, Double Glazing, GCH, Furnished Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£525pcm Knightswood Court 2 Bed 3rd Floor furnished apt. DG EH parking Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£495pcm Cressington Place Two Bedroom Newly Built Apartment, Unfurnished, Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen with Integrated Appliances, Balcony, DG, GCH, Allocated Parking Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£475pcm Bowden Road Two bedroom house for let would suit DSS Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
From £475pcm Woolton Road 2 & 3 bedroom apartments available immediately, ground floor and second floor, furnished or unfurnished Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 --------------------------------------------------------------------£435pcm Lincoln Street 3 Bed terraced house DG EH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£650pcm Hornby Road Large mid terrace house comprising of 2 receptions, large kitchen, 4 double bedrooms, GCH, Yard to rear Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 --------------------------------------------------------------------£475pcm Hero Street Newly refurbished spacious 3 bed terrace, Unfurnished, Lounge/dining room, Kitchen, Bathroom, 3 bedrooms Belvoir 0151 231 1613 --------------------------------------------------------------------£345pcm Litherland Road 2nd floor flat comprising of one double bedroom, lounge, fitted kitchen GCH Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£375pcm Verdi Street 2 Bed mid terraced house DG CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
■ L24
£595pcm Arklow Drive Extended 3 Bed Semi, through Lounge, Conservatory, Study, Shower room, Family Bathroom, Large Rear Garden, Driveway Parking, DG, GCH Northwood 0151 256 1035 --------------------------------------------------------------------£495pcm Hansby Drive 2 Bed unfurnished apartment Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£350pcm Whitney Road 1 Bed ground floor furnished flat CH Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 --------------------------------------------------------------------£525pcm Woodsome Park 2 Bed 2nd floor furnished apartment. Parking Sutton Kersh Lets 0870 142 0390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£500pcm Boode Croft Three bedroom mid terrace property comprising of hall, fitted kitchen, lounge, three piece bathroom, garden/driveway to rear. Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£450pcm Greengables 1 Bed Unfurn Brand New Apartment, Lounge Open to Kitchen, Family Bathroom, Shower, Parking, DG, EH Northwood 0151 256 1035 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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£395pcm Newling Street Two bedroom mid terrace, lounge, fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, DG, Yard Zest Lets 0151 933 7303 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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94 Welcome This issue of Go Out contains everything you need for a glitzy and glamorous Christmas, New Year and 2009. We profile what to see, what to wear, and where to eat to make sure you’re not missing out. This issue our restaurant page looks at the best of British cuisine, and fashion showcases luxurious evening attire, and party outfits for every occasion. Neil Fitzmaurice brings comedy to the Slaughterhouse, and tells us all about his favourite things; see page 98.
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Contents GO GUIDE Events in Liverpool
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GO OUT ALBUMS Liverpool social events
p80, 89 & 92 WHAT’S GOING ON The latest news P81 HAIR LIVERPOOL The latest styles P82
GO DANCE & CLUB NIGHTS
GO GET THE LOOK Party fashion P83 STYLE COUNSEL
The Peacock in words and pictures P97
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Go Out heads off in search of corporate fashions P87
We’ve been out snapping those of you mingling with the stars at Liverpool’s MTV awards, and partying during Liverpool Music Week. As always we’ve put together all the music, theatre, comedy, arts and club listings - and things for the kids - to keep you entertained throughout the season.
MY FAVOURITE Neil Fitzmaurice P98 FOOD REVIEW Tasty offerings P91
FILM, THEATRE & LIVE MUSIC Pick of the coming months
P93 THEATRE & ARTS LISTINGS The best to see P94
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MUSIC & COMEDY LISTINGS Top acts in Liverpool P95
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DaDa Awards Dinner An event celebrating the excellence in deaf and disability arts at the Liverpool Arena on International Disabled People’s Day. More information is available at www.nwdaf.co.uk
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Grand Charity Christmas Ball A magical evening of the highest entertainment as the Town Hall hosts the Christmas Ball Call all 0151 236 5181
The Old Wives’ Tale /The Wonderful Year Theatre double bill is based around the plays of two of William Shakespeare’s overlooked contemporaries; The Cornerstone Theatre, tickets £4-£6
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William Blake – ‘The River of Life’ Exhibition Works by the renowned painter, printmaker, poet and mystical philosopher will be housed in the Wolfson Gallery in a spellbinding display; Tate Liverpool, free admission.
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The Zutons Back from a summer of festival touring, the scouse quintet will be playing to a partisan crowd in their hometown; Liverpool Arena, £20adv.
Hive Twilight City Hive’s year long celebration of Liverpool as an artistic space culminates in an exploration of the bright future of digital music in the city. Electro artists Alva Noto, Uusitalo (Vladislav Delay) and Donnacha Costello play the Kazimier on Dec 6; 9pm until late, tickets from £5.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year The elite of British sport will be gathering at the Liverpool arena, to celebrate what has been one of the most successful years British sport has seen with medals in Beijing, success in Grand The Ken Dodd Prix, boxing and in tennis. Happiness Show For tickets & information The Knotty Ash legend visit www.accliverpool.com/ returns to the Liverpool whatson/spoty.asp Philharmonic for his annual show of characteristic one-liners interspersed with songs; £13-£23.
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The Streets Returning with a fourth album of adventures, The Streets perform at the Carling Academy; doors open at 7pm, £17.50.
Strictly come dancing Live Coming to the Liverpool Arena on 19 January the Strictly Come Dancing stars take to the floor including season two champion Jill Halfpenny and comedian Julian Clary; £35-£55.
High School Musical – The Ice Tour The hottest sensation is getting ready to melt ice! Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour is skating into the Echo Arena Liverpool from January 29 – February 1. Tickets start from £11.50, Echo Arena, 0844 8000 400.
Pussycat Dolls Swan Lake The girls aremost set to send One of the temperatures successful andsoaring popularthis winter when they bring ballets will be performed their Domination' at the'Doll Liverpool Empire; tour to the Echo Arena; £10.50-£28.50. £30/£40.
Buddy Holly A musical looking back over the short yet explosive career of Buddy Holly. This farewell tour is guaranteed to have you on your feet all through the show; £8-£25.
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Errol Brown Performing all the Hot Chocolate hits in this his farewell tour; Liverpool Philharmonic, £23/£25/£30.
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Candi Staton A masterful uplifting character known for classics such as ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ and ‘You Got the Love’ performs at the Liverpool Philharmonic; £20/£25.
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Joseph Bill Kenwright’s amazing production of the musical Joseph. Liverpool Empire; £8.75-£13.75
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Russell Brand Russell returns to do the Liverpool Arena; £23.50.
Al Murray - The Pub Landlord's Beautiful British Tour Celebrate being British with the finest pub landlord at the Liverpool Empire, £25.
Fifi and the Flower Tots Live For the first time ever Fifi and the gang appear live on stage at the Liverpool Empire. Tickets start at £11 for kids. 0844 847 2525.
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Romeo and Juliet – Shakespeare 4 Kidz This chance to boogie with the bard is in town for one night only. Tickets for children start at £9 and adults for £15.00. Liverpool Empire Theatre. 0844 847 2525.
David Gest I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here star David Gest brings his new show to the Liverpool Philharmonic, with comedy and music, £34-£59.
Shockwaves NME Awards Tour The NME bandwagon rolls into town featuring the Glasvegas, Friendly Fires, White Lies and Florence and the machine. Liverpool University, tickets available from www.nme.com/gigs.
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Night Collar A story of a city cabbie driving the streets for work on a cold Christmas Eve who suddenly gets more than he bargains for; Royal Court Theatre, doors 6.30pm, £10-£12
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Vampires Rock Christmas Christmas gets darker as Vampires Rock comes to the Liverpool Arena, £25
Dark Grumblings Returning with the critically acclaimed play that launched ’08 for the Unity Theatre, Big Wow will be giving further performances of their silly but scary comedy. Unity Theatre, £7-9.00.
Superstar American Wrestling The kings of the canvas provide a spectacle for all the family. Tickets from £10. Empire Theatre, 0844 847 2525.
A Down to Earth Christmas Celebrates Christmas with a cast of 300 local people in the grounds of Merchant Taylor’s School. Admission is free
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Cirque du Soleil: Quidam UK arena tour of the breathtaking production Quidam. This spellbinding masterpiece hits the UK for the first time with a series of exclusive shows; Liverpool Arena, £50.
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Christmas Tree Arrives! Live reindeer and carol singers will entertain the crowds whilst the festivities are sprinkled with a drift of snow. Church Street, City Centre.
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Santa’s Grotto at Croxteth Country Park Until Christmas Eve from 10.30 am until 3.30 pm. Entrance fee of £6.50 per child includes farm entry, a present and photo with Santa. £1.50 per adult. Queues are possible during busy periods and special rates are available for prebooked and nursery groups. 0151 233 6905 Croxteth Country Park.
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Christmas Storytime Special Christmas storytime readings from Paddington Bear; 11.00 am – 11.30 am at Waterstones, Bold St. For further information call 0151 708 6861.
DECEMBER Liverpool Christmas 05Market Whilst browsing festive food and gifts, shoppers will be entertained by skating snowmen, Scrooge and the Snowqueeen. Williamson Square, City Centre. Grotto 06atSanta’s Acorn Farm Christmas Grotto at the Farm on 6 and 7 December, 12pm to 3pm, £3.50 per child which includes a visit to Father Christmas and a present. Normal admission prices to the farm apply (adults £1.00, children 50p, under threes are free). Call 0151 548 1524. Lewis’ Breakfast 07with Santa Book early to avoid missing out on this extremely popular Christmas event. Tickets available from the second floor customer service desk in store. Lewis’s Dept Store, City Centre.
Crafts Workshop 07 Festive From 12 noon until 4pm a series of seasonal workshops will be taking place for all the family including holly wreath making, angel plaster casts and bird feeders. Entry is free and the Cornflower Café will be open serving festive treats. The National Wildflower Centre, 0151 738 1913.
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Mother Goose 08Rock‘n’Roll Panto A modern adaptation of a Christmas classic, you’d be quackers to miss it. Single tickets available from £10.50 whilst family tickets start at £36.00. Liverpool Everyman.
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Children’s Christmas Party Disco Fancy dress competition, colouring-in competition, lots of fun and games with DJ Steve at Sefton Park Palm House. 12pm until 3pm. Enquiries: 0151 726 9304. Sefton Park Palm House.
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JANUARY
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Cinderella Panto Running until 4 January, Britain’s number one pantomime starring Cilla Black, Jennifer Ellison and Les Dennis is back in Liverpool. Half price tickets are available for children starting at £7.50. Liverpool Empire Theatre, 0844 842 2525.
Skating Rink on St 19George’s Plateau Open daily until January 4th (excluding Christmas day), romance on the rink is sure to be a popular choice for festive fun-seekers this year. St. George’s Plateau. Search of Santa 20 InA seasonal trail where following the clues and listening to the stories will lead to Santa’s grotto with a special someone waiting inside. Meet at Calderstones coach house archway from 1pm or, for further information call 0151 233 3007. Calderstones Park.
discover some of Liverpool’s hidden green heart. 1.00 pm until 2.30 pm. St. John’s Gardens. 0151 233 3007.
FEBRUARY World Wetlands Day 02 Help establish new ponds in the reserve in the company of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust Conservative Volunteers and the Rangers. Meeting at 1.00pm at the Barnfield Drive bus stop near Walton prison, the tour lasts until 2.30pm taking in the woods and fields of Fazakerly. Enquiries 0151 233 3007. at Tate 07 Tales Join poet and storyteller John Hughes as he tells his interactive poems in the gallery space. Free sessions from 1pm until 3pm. Tate Liverpool. Half Term Activity 16Workshops Fun half term workshop running between 16 and 20 February. Entry is £3 for children with a discount available for members. The National Wildflower Centre; 0151 738 1913.
Question - Name the London designer who designed all three amphitheatre sets. Answers on a postcard/envelope to Ellen Kent Competition, Move Publishing Ltd, The Foundry, 36 Henry St, Liverpool, L1 5BS
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HO, HO, HO!
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WHAT A PANTOMIME! GAN JOANNE AND ME
Crowds gathered on Paradise Street to brave the elements and get into the spirit of the season for Liverpool One’s Christmas Lights switch on. Stars from Hollyoaks and the Empire’s fast selling pantomime, Cinderella, joined Radio City DJ Rick Vaughn for the big countdown. Surrounded by Santa on his sleigh, traditional European Christmas markets and awesome, oversized and spectacular looking decorations, it would be hard not to feel fabulously festive.
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What’s GOing on The latest lifestyle news in Liverpool
HOPE FOR HOMEGROWN TALENT Based in Liverpool Hope University’s Deanery of Arts and Humanities, the Cornerstone Festival forms a major part of the autumn cultural calendar in Liverpool’s Capital of Culture celebrations. Now in its eighth year the festival remains true to its ethos of showcasing the brightest of newly created work in the fields of dance, comedy, visual arts and music to name but a few. The festival this year largely focuses on trans-Atlantic cultural links that exist between Liverpool and New York City. Some impressive events include a first ever performance outside the US of kinetic programme “The Only Moving Thing”, to be performed by the Grammy Award winning Eighth Blackbird on Friday November 21, at St. George’s Hall. Closer to home, a collection of work by the Liverpool artist Adrian Henri is to be exhibited in the university’s Grace room; the collection is largely focused on Henri’s love of foreign locations, of which New York was one. For the more hands on festival enthusiast, a battle of the bands is scheduled for the November 27 with an invitation open to “all bands and artists”. Apply online at www.myspace.com/ conrnerstonefestivalbattle) for the chance to win a slot on the festival’s first live band night. For more information on how to catch some of these unique events visit www.hope.ac.uk/cornerstone/festival.
CHILL OUT THIS CHRISTMAS Simon Howes, co-ordinator of the Merseyside CALMzone says: “According to a recent survey, 1 in 20 people considers Christmas to be very stressful indeed. When you add up the combined hassle and frustration that comes from the searching and paying for presents, trying to manage family relationships and the pressure to have a picture perfect Christmas day, along with all the trimmings, you can see why!”Character favourites of cosmopolitans and bellinis are still available, while a ‘Sex and the City of Culture’ cocktail has been specially created.
MUSIC WEEK PULLS IN THE CROWDS
PLAN AHEAD
This year’s Liverpool Music week has officially been the most successful ever. In another Capital of Culture triumph the record breaking 55,000 people turning out to watch the plethora of home-grown talent. The North West’s favourite winter festival saw major backing from main partners MTV and EDC raising a profile that was already aided by the imminent MTV Europe Music Awards taking place in the Liverpool Arena; just five minutes away from Liverpool Music Week’s more modest (but no less cool) host venue, Bumper on Hardman Street. Split between smaller venues hosting free gigs and the larger establishments putting on ticketed events, the balance was achieved where headline acts such as Dizzee Rascal, Vampire Weekend and Goldfrapp could front main events whilst midweek crowds were still entertained in the non stop gigs taking place in pubs and clubs lucky enough to get the MTV banner in their bar. The result was an efficient and streamlined music festival that saw more acts staged than ever before in Liverpool Music Week’s eight day programme.
Don’t keep Christmas in your head. Get it down on paper. Write down your list of things to do, just stick to the essentials and make a plan with cut off points so you can avoid a last minute rush. Release the present pressure There are lots of alternatives to battling with the crowds in the high street, online shopping can enable you to reduce the hassle and time it takes plus you can compare prices. Also, don’t feel the pressure to spend lots of cash; we’re all feeling the crunch so keep it simple and fun!
EASY ON THE BOOZE Alcohol dehydrates you and makes your liver work overtime. Drinking water hydrates every part of the body and brain and helps you cope better with stressful situations. If you do like a Christmas tipple, try alternating your drinks and reduce your risk of a hangover!
GET OFF THE SOFA ANOTHER LEVEL FOR LIVERPOOL ART Tate Liverpool is to host a groundbreaking exhibition from 16 Dec that caters for the taste of people from all across the city by showing the types art that Liverpudlians stated they’d like to see. Ideas and proposals taken from local residents were put to fourteen artists and artists’ groups who will compile a selection of work that make up ‘The Fifth Floor: Ideas Taking Space”. Internationally renowned artists from China, Canada, Netherlands and Germany will all be contributing to the display and some multicultural influences should be expected. Pieces like Pawel Althamer’s football orientated sculpture involve collaborated involvement from both Liverpool FC and Polish Club Legia Warsaw. ‘Fifth Floor’ will be the topic of a comprehensive book, published by the Liverpool University Press and featuring contributions by participants as well as artists, so watch this space.
When you’re stressed, being active immediately makes you feel better. Go for a walk or a bike ride. This will burn off stress hormones and release feel-good endorphins. New year, new opportunities Draw a line under everything that was 2008 and dream some dreams for 2009. It’s amazing what can be achieved if you set yourself some goals, so take some time out to think about what you want to do and change in 2009. For any info, advice or support you can call CALM on free and in confidence on 0800 58 58 58. The line is open on Saturday through to Tuesday, between 5pm and midnight or check out there website: www.thecalmzone.net
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The cut Every year we produce a collection of cuts and colours which are eagerly awaited by our clients and the rest of the hairdressing industry. We educate more hairdressers than any other company in the world so, it’s a big responsibility. We HAVE to get it right. This season’s hair is stronger with solid baselines a rainbow of colour and high high shine. The whole collection is called The flux and this one has proved an unexpected hit - We call it “The preen”. To achieve the look Firstly you need hair in A1 condition. As it’s a straight style your hair also needs to be the right texture. Curly hair could be cut like this but would probably never look like it ever again, so don’t give yourself more hard work than you need. Be realistic and take your stylists honest advice. Who would it suit? Lets be honest not everyone! This is a very graphic shape and the colour pallet is quite out there. Remember though, the cat walk is always the influence for more commercial looks that invariably end up in the high streets shops and hair is exactly the same. This is an IMAGE and we would never expect our client to exactly copy what we produce for our window pictures. As haircuts this year are much sharper it might encourage someone with soft edges to go for a stronger baseline or a flat brown haired client to incorporate some slates raspberry or even navy in their next colour change. As with all fashion don’t let it dictate to you but do try be open to an influence or an idea. If you don’t you could be stuck with the same haircut or colour for the next ten years. Which is less of a “Preen” and more of a rut!
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Ladies, this is an opportunity to celebrate the most magical time of year by getting your glitz on! Think glamorous fashion pieces with the focus on decorative details such as luscious fabrics, sequined and heavily embellished garments and twinkly rocks on handbags and other accessories. Delectable party dresses teamed with sparkly heels are a dazzling combination, perfect for cocktail hour. Jewel shades such as teal are a dream when combined with metallics! Top off the look with lashings of mascara for dramatic, smokey eyes and ample amounts of the glossiest lip colours going!
1. Bow blouse, £30, Miss Selfridge 2. Fever ring, £100, Swarovski 3. Inana Dress, £180, Monsoon 4. Sequin strapless bra, £20, Topshop 5. Force pierced earrings, £100, Swarovski 6. Leather trousers, £125, Marks & Spencer 7. Diamonds parfum spray, 30ml, £19.99, Emporio Armani at The Perfume Shop, Liverpool One 8. Teal shrug, £49, Principles at John Lewis 9.Kutter high heel, £99, Dune
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GO get the look Elegant styles for the Festive season
Stockists Warehouse at Lewis’s 0151 708 6198 Principles at John Lewis 0151 709 7070 Swarovski 0151 708 9799 Monsoon 0151 709 3485 Dune 0151 708 9315 Topshop 0151 709 1660 Miss Selfridge 0151 708 8313 Marks & Spencer 0151 708 8383 The Perfume Shop, Liverpool One 0151 707 2538. Compiled by Frances Gill
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS! Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Raymond Gubbay presents
Raymond Gubbay presents
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
STRICTLY STRAUSS
Tuesday 23 December 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50-£29.50
Friday 23 January 7.30pm. Tickets £17-£28
The Mozart Festival Orchestra in full period costume. Canzonetta choir Edward Warren conductor Elizabeth Cragg soprano
Johann Strauss Orchestra directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner by Daniel Rowland / Elena Xanthoudakis soprano Johann Strauss Dancers in gorgeous costumes of the period
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
PINK CHAMPAGNE! Sunday 28 December 7pm. Tickets £11-£33 Join us for a complimentary glass of bubbly and a ‘sparkling’ musical treat offering a tasty menu of seasonal music including Offenbach’s Can-Can and popular operetta songs from The Merry Widow and Die Fledermaus. Ian McMillan conductor Marilyn Hill Smith soprano
Raymond Gubbay presents
NEW YEAR’S DAY PROM Thursday 1 January 2.30pm, 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50-£31 New Year Favourites Nessun Dorma, Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory Linda Richardson soprano Paul O’Neill tenor John Pryce-Jones conductor Manchester Concert Orchestra
Monday 5 January 7.30pm £19.50-£34.50
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER U (1993) Saturday 3 January 7.30pm Sunday 4 January 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£35, £5 Children. The Film with Live Music performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Carl Davis CBE conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra The Orchestra in North West England
www.liverpoolphil.com Box Office 0151 709 3789
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Jonathan Kane, 32 business developer
Kate Arnot, 28 rep at chartered accountants
How did you construct this look? ‘The coat is from Tommy Hilfiger on Regent Street in London, (where I shop quite often). My sister bought me this shirt as a present, the trousers are from Next and the tie is from T.M.Lewin. The jumper is from Reiss and the shoes are from Office.’
What’s your favourite current fashion trend? ‘It depends whether its daytime or evening, and on the specific occasion, but I’m loving the recent eveningwear in magazines for cocktail parties and nights out on the town. I would usually head to Warehouse or Oasis to find the best outfit and top it off with a flashy bag. Black is always a strong colour which can be worn with anything but at the moment red and purple seem to be making a big impression.’
The key item here is definitely Jonathan’s smart, classic coat, a wardrobe necessity at this time of year for the gents. This luxurious shade of dark navy means he really stands out from the crowd!
Style Counsel On a bright, autumn day Your Move headed to the heart of the business district in Liverpool’s city centre to track down striking, corporate attire.
Steve Cook, 25 company director Where did you shop for this outfit and which clothing items can’t you live without? ‘My suit is from Zara Man at Liverpool One, the shirt and tie are Next and I found the shoes at Sole Trader in Chester. I really enjoy hitting the gym and being active during my free time so I wear a lot of fitted t-shirts and hoodies when working out. For a treat I’d go to Reiss to see what’s on offer.’
Lucy Cheesman, 22 legal executive Who in the public eye gets it right every time? ‘Victoria Beckham is dead glamorous and always impeccably groomed! Plus she usually wears killer heels! Without doubt she influences my style.’ Lucy is wearing every girl’s must have item, ‘the little black dress’ from Warehouse. Her fantastic patent heels are extremely eyecatching and a very recent purchase from Kurt Geiger. Her style is topped off nicely with red nail polish from Number 7.
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RANVIR SINGH AND GORDON BURNS, BBC NORTH WEST TONIGHT, WITH SANTA
SANTA DASH YVONNE ROTHWELL, RGY CAREY ORGANISER, WITH MA AND BRENDA TAYLOR
PAUL SMITH, MARIE WHELDON AND HELEN CROWTHER, WHO RECEIVED GRAN TS FROM RADIO MERSEYSIDE CHARITABLE TRUST
SANTA DASH This year’s ‘Santa Dash’ hopes to see 8,000 runners donning red trousers and white beards and taking to the streets on 7 December to raise funds for charity. The launch of the sponsored event at BBC Radio Merseyside saw the Radio Merseyside Charitable Trust get together with Santa, local radio personalities and some of this year’s runners.
MARALYN MILLE R AND JEAN HALL, RADIO MERSEYSID E CHARITABLE TRUS T VOLUNTEERS
A TEAM MEMBERS BARBARA HARWOOD, BOB SKINNER AND HILARY GAUL
RADIO MERSEYSIDE CHARITABLE TRUST MANAGER, MARCIA HUGHES, WITH SANTA
THE AEROPLANES
LOCALS AMSTERDAM ON STAGE
THE BO WEEVILS
LIVERPOOL MUSIC WEEK CLOSING PARTY Music fans celebrated in style as the most successful Liverpool Music Week to date drew to a close on Thursday 6 November. The multi venue festival which has gone from strength to strength since its humble beginnings as ‘Tea Rocks’, enjoyed unprecedented levels of popularity from both the media and fans alike, boasting impressive figures such as the total attendance over the week which topped 55,000. The closing party for the week saved some of the best acts until last, featuring live sets from The Aeroplanes and The Maybes? plus a special DJ set from local actor and comedian Craig Charles. THE CROWD EN JOYS THE PARTY
DUBLINER DAMIEN DEMPSEY
THE MAYBES?
THE TROUBADORS
CRAIG CH ARLES SHOWS O FF HIS MUSICAL PROWESS
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GO British Marya McCann samples some seasonal fare
Earlier this year Gordon Ramsay accused many British restaurants of relying heavily on food which has travelled too far and across too many seasons. It may have been a massive stone thrown from a glass house, but it got Britain talking about how, and where, our food is produced. A small number of Liverpool restaurants have served seasonal and local food, consistently, for years. Long before Gordon Ramsay made his comments, 60 Hope Street had established close links with farmers in Cumbria for its beef and pork. This month the menu contains enough winter staples (parsnips, butternut squash, pumpkins, pears, beetroot…) to induce a longing for dark winter nights – the colder the better. Even the names of the dishes compel you to book a table, get dressed up and enjoy an evening inside the impressive dining room (high ceilings, soft lighting and a mixture of large and small tables). The room caters both for big groups and, with cosy intimate seating at each corner, couples too. The view from our table, out of the window, was like a widescreen out-take from Terence Davies’ film. Vividly portraying Liverpool’s past and present, the cobbled street over the road and exquisite Georgian architecture act as a backdrop for the students, theatre goers and residents passing by. Anyway,
60 HOPE STREET Restaurant Bistro Bar 57 Liverpool, L1 9BZ, 0151 707 6060 www.60hopestreet.com back to the food. Scanning the starters we were intrigued by braised pig’s cheek with pea whack and tempted by Carlingford Lough oysters, but finally decided on two other ones. From the early doors menu (3 courses - £18.50 including a bottle of wine) butternut squash and goats cheese risotto and à la carte, quail sausage roll with pumpkin chutney. The risotto was perfect in texture, the squash firm enough to bite through yet soft enough to blend with the cheese and rice. The singular taste of fresh sage worked really well too, cutting through the other flavours.
Being fans of the local bakery we had to go for the upmarket version of the shop’s best seller the sausage roll. The idea was simple and effective; by swapping unidentifiable pork for the really meaty and flavoursome taste of quail and tomato sauce for pumpkin chutney the result was something only faintly reminiscent of a shop-bought one. The pastry was delicate yet bound tightly enough around the shredded meat to make each bite substantial and the chutney was sweet, almost on the verge of caramelised. Main courses like lemon sole
with celeriac puree and shrimp antiboise and crispy pork belly with deep fried langoustines, carrot and cardamom foam and sticky trotter jus certainly merge the familiar with the unfamiliar. But to give us even more to talk about before our next course we were treated to amuse bouche. Scallop, pork belly, pear puree and an espresso cup of frothy wild mushroom arrived on dainty marble slabs, combining simplicity within a multitude tastes and textures. With winter comfort food in mind our mains stayed on the meaty side: roast beef olives with root vegetable hash and pepper sauce and Cumbrian venison with croquettes and steamed red cabbage. The vegetable hash with the beef olives was lightly curried and the potato croquettes accompanying the venison hid a fluffy surprise of black pudding. Thinly sliced fillet of Venison melted in the mouth and tasted so lean and light that I can only assume the animal had enjoyed a full and active life in a Cumbrian forest before ending up on a plate at 60 Hope Street. Throughout the service was fantastic; attentive with advice whenever we requested it. The Argentinean Malbec (£14.95) for example, was recommended and was as enjoyable as was promised. A dessert like sticky toffee pudding with toffee apple ice cream seemed so apt a choice for winter that as we shared it I wondered about having dinner here throughout the seasons. I decided, then, I will definitely have to return.
Also great for British menus... PANORAMIC 34TH FLOOR, WEST TOWER, L3 9PJ 0151 236 5534 www.panoramicliverpool.co.uk
SIMPLY HEATHCOTES 25 THE STRAND,L2 0XL 0151 236 3536 www.heathcotes.co.uk
SIDE DOOR RESTAURANT 29A HOPE STREET L1 9BQ 0871 426 4942 www.thesidedoor.co.uk
Winter highlights from Panoramic’s menu this month include suckling pig with celeriac and pickled apples and beef fillet on the bone with foie gras and truffle mash. With tables at the weekend booked up until the new year, a great way to sample the food - and view - is to book midweek for the lunch and evening three-course menu (£17.50.)
When asked to highlight a dish from this month’s menu head chef, Maurice Watts, was quick to recommend brick fired chump of lamb with Parmesan glazed polenta, creamed onions with peas and rocket.
The Side Door has seasonal ingredients that will really warm you up when you visit. Included on the winter menu is roast Goosenagh duck breast with red wine shallots, sage and mustard mash and spinach and pan-fried calves’ liver with sweet sherry onions and caramelised garlic potatoes.
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PINK GETS THE PARTY STARTED
JESSICA AND CHLOE
AND DAVE MATTY, MIRIAM
JOHN-PAUL, SEAN AND GAZ
VE RACHEL AND DA LEN AND MARTE SUZANNE, ANNE
2008 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS There were no fireworks illuminating the sky this year at Kings Dock but the stars came out in force at the Arena for the most prestigious live music event in Europe; the annual MTV Music Awards. Currently in its fifteenth year, the event brought big names like Beyonce and Kanye West to Liverpool and offered locals the chance to see all their favourite stars perform up close and under one roof.
LUCY, EMMA AN D KATRINA
HOST KATIE PERRY IN HER EYE CATCHING RED CARPET OUTFIT DAVID MICHAEL, RACHEL AND
BONO CELEBRATE PAUL MCCARTNEY AND AWARD MACCA’S HONORARY
JENNIFER, SARAH, RACHEL AND RACHEL
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THEATRE CINDERELLA Liverpool Empire, 11 Dec – 4 Jan.
MADAGASCAR 2: ESCAPE FROM AFRICA Madagascar returns to the big screen this December three years after it left audiences rolling in the aisles with it’s combination of witty script, superb animation and a list of reputable comedy actors, all lending their voices to the most loveable bunch of zoo fugitives since ‘Free Willy’. The comedic status quo has been maintained with the actors from last time around returning to their familiar roles; Ben Stiller (Alex the Lion), Chris Rock (Marty the Zebra) and David Schwimmer (Melman the Giraffe) are trying to find their way back home to New York with a plan that is hatched and ultimately foiled by a particular group of militant penguins. This time round the story relocates to Africa, still a long way from Manhattan. Fortunately the loss of Madagascar as a location doesn’t spell the end for some of the original’s most charming characters. Sacha Baron Cohen
continues his hysterical portrayal of Julien the crazy lemur king who decides to accompany the New Yorkers on their attempted journey home along with his assistant Maurice, played by Cedric the Entertainer. New inclusions to the already impressive cast include Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am whilst Alec Baldwin and Bernie Mac also appear as two competitive African lions that react rather differently to the appearance of their estranged relative Alex, the former star attraction in his New York home. The development of an original and entertaining concept promises an enjoyable viewing experience for fans of the first film, whilst the introduction of all the new characters one would expect to find in an African nature reserve ensures new lines, new laughs and even new songs to keep the family quoting over Christmas and into the new year.
As the clock strikes midnight on this, Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year, what better way to ring in 2009 than with that most traditional of festive pursuits, the Christmas pantomime? Our fairy tale year comes to a climax at the Empire where Liverpool’s dramatists are ready to shine brighter than any other this year, in a scouse-spangled production of the all-time classic fairy-tale, Cinderella. Some smart casting has served, not only to glitz up this year’s production but is also going some way to display Liverpool’s transformation from one time ugly sister to belle of the ball. Cilla Black and Jennifer Ellison come together in a happy rejoining of leading ladies old and new. Bringing banter as well as beauty, Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother are joined on stage by hapless butler Buttons (played by the far from hapless Les Dennis) and, proving we’re not just a pretty face around here, the Ugly Sisters played by radio favourite Pete Price and ‘Brick up the Mersey Tunnel’ actor Roy Brandon. Funded by panto production heavyweights Family First Entertainment, Cinderella promises to be a glamorous affair this year (as if Cilla didn’t make sure of that already), and this timeless story is sure to be told with all the punch-lines a Liverpool Christmas show demands.
Live music in Liverpool
Kings of Leon Liverpool Arena, 8 December If securing the coveted pyramid stage headline slot at this year’s Glastonbury festival wasn’t enough to confirm this Nashville family four piece’s ascension into to the indie stratosphere; their
imminent stadium tour, set to be sold out all over the country is a better status indicator: Kings of Leon are massive. The well publicised story about three sons of a travelling Pentecostal Church preacher in the deep south; recruiting a cousin and being launched into rock stardom, is now, happily, less recounted as the boys have become men and the music too has enjoyed a similar maturation period. Moving further from their raucous 2003 debut ‘Youth and
Young Manhood’, the latest offering ‘Only by the Night’ has earned Kings of Leon plaudits across wider audiences seeing the first single from the album enter the UK charts at number one. With four albums under their belt, a host of indie anthems and now a stage show to bring it all to the massive following they have acquired, the Kings of Leon’s first visit to the Liverpool Arena on 8 December is one not to be missed.
Coldplay Liverpool Arena, 7 December Indie rock four piece of our very own, Coldplay will also be making their debut at the Arena on 7 December. Touring their latest album, ‘Viva la Vida’, Chris Martin’s anthemic songwriting style and encapsulating stage presence has made Coldplay’s live shows a hallmark of their success.
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Theatre & Arts NOW SHOWING ‘til 27 November Romanian Connections Artists Adrian Ghenie and Adam Cvijanovic in conversation with Simon Grant, from 7.00pm within Late at Tate. Tickets £7 (£5.50 concessions) ‘til 30 November The Trial Creative performing arts students present a performance based on Franz Kafka’s ‘The Trial’; 4.00pm and 7.00pm, The Cornerstone Theatre, tickets £4.00-£6.00.
overlooked contemporaries; The Cornerstone Theatre, tickets £4-£6.
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Carmen Ellen Kent Amphitheatre Productions present Bizet’s classic opera Carmen for their last night in Liverpool at the Empire. Tickets from £8.25, Liverpool Empire. Festival 06Conerstone Final Concert The Closing festival for the Cornerstone Arts Festival will see performances from some of the cities top choirs and orchestras; The Great Hall, 7.30pm, tickets £5.00 - £8.00.
‘til 30 November Liverpool Biennial: MADE UP Celebrating 10 years of commissioning ambitious and challenging new work by leading international artists. Taking place at various venues across the city; visit www.biennial.com. ‘til 23 December Jyll Bradley – Fragrant This photographic installation by visual artist, Jyll Bradley, is a response to Liverpool's long botanic history. Liverpool Walker Art Gallery. ‘til 31 December Turning the place over – Richard Wilson Turning the place over' by Richard Wilson consists of a rotating wall that turns 360°, cut in the wall of an old wine lodge in Liverpool. ‘til 04 January 09 John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize The John Moores 25 exhibition is now open at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery. ‘til 01 March 09 Only a Game Exploring Europe and its most popular sport, and bringing over 50 years worth of experience and trophies on display, World Museum Liverpool.
performance which showcases the wealth of talent amongst LIPA students at the peak of their training. Paul McCartney Auditorium, LIPA;. Tickets £3.50-£7. ’til December 06. Old Wives’ Tale / 04The The Wonderful Year – Theatre double bill is based around the plays of two of William Shakespeare’s
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greatest hits; Liverpool Empire, £16-£17.50.
16Joseph Liverpool Empire
on the Edge – 13Cities Book of Photography
come dancing 19Strictly Live Coming to the
Bill Kenwright’s amazing production of the musical Joseph. Liverpool Empire; £8.75-£13.75. ‘til February 21.
Celebrating Liverpool being European Capital of Culture, this exhibition focuses on the theme of people and places and includes a cross-cultural examination with five other cities; Novas Contemporary Urban Centre. ’til December 18.
Liverpool Arena on 19 January the Strictly Come Dancing stars take to the floor including season two champion Jill Halfpenny and comedian Julian Clary; £35-£55.
Fifth Floor: 16The Ideas Taking Space
Pulls It Off 19Daisy An energetic and witty play set in a 1930s prestigious all girl boarding school, gloriously nostalgic and lighthearted production. Paul McCartney Auditorium LIPA, £7. ‘til February 21. Brown 20Glenn Brown borrows
This groundbreaking exhibition opens for the people of Liverpool as international artists have created contemporary artwork to suit their needs; Tate Liverpool.’til February 31 09.
Boeing 11Boeing An Architect living in Paris
from art history and popular culture, working from the images of Dalí, Auerbach, Rembrandt, science fiction illustrators and many others; Tate Liverpool, £6. ‘til May 10
26Flashdance The world premiere
attempts to cope with juggling three airhostess fiancés but how long can it last; £9, Liverpool Everyman Playhouse. ’til January 17 09.
11Cinderella Panto time returns to welcome Liverpool’s favourite celebrities in celebrating the classic fairy tale Cinderella at the Liverpool Empire; £7.50-£27.50. ’til January 17 09. Collar 11Night A story of a city cabbie driving the streets for work on a cold Christmas Eve who suddenly gets more than he bargains for; Royal Court Theatre, doors 6.30pm, £10-£20. ’til January 17 09.
production of Flashdance explodes onto the stage at the Liverpool Empire; £10-£28.50. ’til January 31. Rock Christmas 27Vampires Christmas gets darker as
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on ice: 01Disney High School Musical
Ken Dodd 29The Happiness Show The Knotty Ash legend returns to the Liverpool Philharmonic for his annual show of characteristic one-liners interspersed with songs; £13£23. ’til December 30.
JANUARY and Paper 02Plate Print maker Emma
After success on screen and stage the tour hits the ice and skates its way to the Liverpool Arena, £11.50-£33.50. Lake 09Swan One of the most successful and popular ballets will be performed at the Liverpool Empire; £10.50£28.50. ’til February 11.
Blake – ‘The River 12William of Life’ Exhibition Works by the renowned painter, printmaker, poet and mystical philosopher will be housed in the Wolfson Gallery in a spellbinding display; Tate Liverpool, free admission. ’til March 22 09.
12DING>>DONG DING>>D0NG closes FACT's 2008 programme with bleeps, bangs and electronic noise, as OMD's Andy McCluskey and graphic designer Peter Saville unveil
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Degas and Rodin are amongst some of the artists to be featured in this significant new exhibition for 2009 in the Lady Lever Art Gallery; 10.00am – 5.00pm every day, free admission. ‘til May 31. Holly 23ABuddy musical looking back over the short yet explosive career of Buddy Holly. This farewell tour is guaranteed to have you on your feet all through the show; £8-£25. ‘til February 28.
Cirque du Soleil: 26Quidam UK arena tour of the breathtaking production Quidam. This spellbinding masterpiece hits the UK for the first time with a series of exclusive shows; Liverpool Arena, £50. ’til March 01.
Gregory and illustrator Jane Spencer met in Liverpool in 2006, in this exhibition they join forces to trumpet a passion for print. This exhibition features pieces made largely in the time since they met including collographs, etchings woodcuts and screenprints. Unity Theatre, free to view.
Emperor’s 02The New Clothes
Boundaries – 04Breaking An exuberant dance
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DECEMBER Hans Christian Andersen's childhood classic of the Emperor who has nothing to wear and must win over his town. Showing at Unity theatre; £8.50. ’til January 17 09.
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Russell Howard: Dingledodies Russell’s back with his 5th new stand-up show following 3 sell-out tours in the space of one year; Royal Court, doors open 7pm, £15.
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16Architects With support from
of festival touring, the scouse quintet will be playing to a partisan crowd in their hometown; Liverpool Arena, £20adv.
Misery Signals, A Textbook Tragedy and This Endless Sea; Barfly, doors open at 7.30pm, £8.
20GoFaster>> Liverpool pop heroes GoFaster>> deck the halls in this, Barfly’s Christmas special. Bringing along 28 Costumes in support; Tickets, £5adv, doors at 7.30pm, Barfly Loft.
21Homecoming The Carling Academy host
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Streets 22The Liverpool Carling Academy. Returning with a fourth album of adventures, The Streets perform at the Carling Academy; doors open at 7pm, £17.50.
Liverpool indie acts The Hot Melts and The Rascals. Doors 7pm, tickets £9 adv. Boxing Day Party 26Cream The perfect festive
03Apocolyptica Rare opportunity to see one of the most unique acts around combining metal and classical musical influences to devastating effect. Carling Academy; doors 7.30pm, tickets £12 adv.
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Vivian Girls New York City’s newest and coolest export, Vivian Girls come to Korova, don’t miss it! £5 entry.
antidote to too much turkey and Christmas pudding! World famous DJ Armin Van Buurin provides the synth sounds and euphoric, uplifting, melodic and energetic trance. Other highlights include John Digweed’s three hour set, Danny Howells, Nick Warren, Laidback Luke, Jon Carter, Justin Robertson, John Kelly, John O’Callaghan, Gareth Wyn, Anthony Probyn, Lee Ellis and Rob H. £28, 10pm – 6am, Nation.
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Scottish band play for the NME Rock & Roll Riot Tour plus special guests at the Carling Academy; £20adv, doors 7pm. Saw Doctors 12The The Philharmonic favourites return with their unique blend of folk and rock. Doors 7.30pm; £20. Grove 13Aspen Aspen Grove celebrate the launch of their brand new E.P at Barfly with support from House that Jack Built. Doors 8pm, tickets £5adv.
foremostcomics of his generation, Moran brings ‘What Is It’ to the Royal Court after extra dates were added; £19.
live shows Keane bring their magic to the Liverpool Arena. £27.50. Drifters 08The Performing timeless classics such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’ and ‘Under The Boardwalk’ at the Liverpool Empire; £18/£20.
legend returns with his winter UK tour; Liverpool Philharmonic, £24.50.
Kings of Leon The family from Tennessee embark on their massive UK tour performing at the Liverpool Arena, songs from the band’s most anticipated album so far ‘Only by the Night’.
Scream 11Primal The Brit nominated
all the Hot Chocolate hits in this his farewell tour; Liverpool Philharmonic, £23/£25/£30.
07Keane Known for their supreme
NME 29Shockwaves Awards Tour
‘phonics’ play at the Liverpool Arena for one night only; £29.50.
Moran 15Dylan One of the
Carrack 24Paul Dickson Former vocalist of Mike 09Barbara The world-renowned and the Mechanics, the soul
welcomes Coldplay in what will be a rush of blood to the head experience. The band are set to play a selection of songs from all their hit albums.
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The Aeroplanes Glasswerk present The Aeroplanes playing tracks from their soon to be released album with support from various local unsigned talent; Barfly, tickets £5adv.
Year’s Day Prom 01New A riot of classical blockbusters to welcome in 2009; Liverpool Philharmonic, £17.50/£26/£31.
actress introduces a performance not to be missed with an integration of old and new songs; Liverpool Philharmonic, £2.50/£27.50. Staton 20Candi A masterful uplifting
The NME bandwagon rolls into town featuring the Glasvegas, Friendly Fires, White Lies and Florence and the machine. Liverpool University, tickets available from www.nme.com/gigs
character known for classics such as ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ and ‘You Got the Love’ performs at the Liverpool Philharmonic; £20/£25.
FEBRUARY Brand 02Russell Russell returns
Al Murray 22The Pub Landlord's
to do the Liverpool Arena; £23.50
Beautiful British Tour. Celebrate being British with the finest pub landlord at the Liverpool Empire, £25.
John 17Elton Embarking on his dazzling red piano show, the huge Las Vegas show comes to the UK for the first time; Liverpool Arena £50/£75/£100.
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GO dance The Peacock The Peacock has arrived (not the feathered kind) but a cool new establishment for eating, drinking and dancing. It’s only been open for a few months but this lovely old building has been transformed into a warm, friendly hangout. The music played upstairs by Chris and Joe is a collection of house, indie and electro tunes. Joe has been playing cool tunes on the Liverpool scene for some years with an enviable music collection. The bar is open until 2am with two outdoor areas, one of them a roof terrace complete with bbq. The bar recently gave away a rave bottle of ‘Havana Maximo’ Rum complete with handmade teak case as part of a competition. One of only 12 in the
country and at £250 a shot, it was not for the faint hearted! The overall vibe is warm and yet cool at the same time. Arctic Monkey’s Alex Turner recently had a party here when on tour with his band The Last Shadow Puppets. The place is fast becoming the hangout for artists, musicians and fashionistas! Soft settees, warm lighting
and lovely bar staff mixed with cool music and great beer make this new venue a real talking point! Where: 49-51 Seel Street, Liverpool City Centre L1 4AZ When: noon ‘til 2am Info: 0151 709 5052 Web: www.peacockliverpool.com
Club Nights NOVEMBER Mac at Chibuku 22 Annie Annie Mac takes a look at which tracks are filling every kind of dance floor up and down the country, playing the very best of house, hip hop, bass and beats. She presents a very special guest and secret show. £13 before 10pm, ‘til 3am, The Masque.
22 mUmU Live electronic, and
Evol’s 5th Birthday 28 Electro, punk, trash
techno beats featuring Mr.C. The famous front man of The Shamen, comes to Liverpool. £8 advance, £10 on the door before 10pm, ‘til 5am, The Magnet.
and new rave with 2 Many DJs, Late Of The Pier, The Death Set, Indica Ritual, Revo, James Rand and Mr Paul. Room 2 sees the likes of Kitsune Maison presenting Autokratz, Heartsrevolution, Soft Toy Emergency, Punks Jump Up and Beni coming together. £15 adv before 8pm, ‘til late, Carling Academy.
Bahia 22 Deep house, progressive, and acid sounds with Paul Nolan, Nick Honess, Andres, Paul Harrison, Anamai, Gavin Wright and Neil King back to back. £3 before 9pm, ‘til 2am, The Lemon Lounge.
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Clinic This intimate venue hosts another underground club night. Line up includes Papa Greenst plus more to be confirmed. £4 before 9pm, ‘til 2am, The Lemon Lounge.
Foul Play 28 Brockie’s diverse style comes to Liverpool on this night having already played different sets all over the world. Plus Mcs Tonn Piper and S.A.S G1 and resident djs Frisk, Miss Rita, Budd and Devious playing the best Dnb and dubstep. £8 before 10pm, ‘til 4am, The Masque.
Birthday 28 15th Celebrating well over a decade of fabulous glitzy, glamorous house tunes. Featuring massive personal appearances from Juliet Roberts performing ‘Needin’ u’, Sandy B ‘You make my world go around’ and an ATFC dj set. Call 0151 231 1105 for the guest hotline, Garlands.
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6 Circus Main act DJ Yoda hits the turntables with his own unique brand of hip hop, obscure samples and ‘scratchy’ 80s pop mix. Line up includes Plump DJs, Evil 9, Jeru The Damaja, and Schlomo, TC and MC Jakes, No Fakin' DJs, The Beat Monkeys and Superfly Djs. £13 before 10pm, ‘til 3am, The Masque. Weekend has Landed 6 The Funk and electro after hours party this and every Saturday with resident Djs Danny Fisher and Mick Spinks. 12-7am, Funky Box, Concert Square. Doctors and Nurses 10 Garlands unleashes another ‘boss’, camp costume night with Djs Les Calvert, Dave Booth, Carl Ralph, Ant Ashcroft and Sean Hughes. Dress code:
Doctors and nurses, must have good bedside manner! 2am7am, Garlands.
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Donuts Favourite Magnet guest DJs IQ, Asaviour, and Skrein are welcomed back for December with top funk, hip-hop, soul, dancehall and reggae tunes. 9pm - 3am, The Magnet.
Paton. £10 before 9pm, ‘til 5am, The Magnet. mUmU 19 Live electronic, house and techno with Gregor Tresher, Reboot Geddes, plus Fishtank hosted By Mono Cult. £10 before 10pm, ‘til 5am, The Magnet.
De Mer 13Coco House, deep, and techno with Warbgasm showing off beats, bleeps, and all types of warped electronica! Lineup also includes Mark Mac and Arron Hunter, plus more yet to be confirmed. £8 before 10pm, ‘til 5am, The Magnet. Disco 13Pigeonhole Disco, house, funk, electro and acid house with People get Real, General Jimmy and Jon Bainbridge. £5 before 10pm, ‘til 3am, The Lemon Lounge. Army Angels 17 Uniforms at the ready for fancy dress in the white room. Dress code: Army boys and girls, bullets and bazzookas! 2am7am, Garlands.
19Clinic This prescription includes techno and minimal beats with Kevin Gorman, Dirty G and Tom
Boxing 26 Cream Day Party The perfect festive antidote to too much turkey and Christmas pudding! World famous DJ Armin Van Buuren provides synth sounds and euphoric, uplifting, melodic and energetic trance. £28, 10pm - 6am, Nation. Chibuku NYE Party 31Begin 2009 in style at Chibuku's Legendary New Year’s Eve Fancy Dress Party with Resident DJs to be announced. Always a top night with a lot to look forward to in the way of house, breaks, hip-hop, disco and eclectic sounds.10pm - 3am, The Masque.
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My Favourite COMEDIAN Though it’s a bit of a cliché I think I’d have to say that Bill Hicks is one of my favourite comedians, though he’s not someone who influences me directly. I really like Harry Hill as a more contemporary comedian; he’s a very funny man. ARTIST I like a lot of local music and one of my favourite all time acts is Echo and the Bunnymen. I’m a good friend of Ian McCulloch’s, I’ll definitely be going to see them at the Liverpool Arena.
FILM I think comedy-wise ‘The Producers’ has got to be one of the funniest films that I’ve ever seen, I mean the proper 1960s one with Gene Wilder… not the modern version with Matthew Broderick.
ACTOR The Liverpool actor Andrew Schofield is my favourite actor. I’ve had the chance to work with him and I just think he’s brilliant. Other than that I guess Robert De Niro, I especially like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, films like that.
LIVERPOOL PUB I’d better say The Slaughterhouse. I’ve got a Saturday local, but I don’t know if I should tell everyone where that is! The Slaughterhouse is going to be a great place to be of a weekend, we’ll be hosting a real mix of talent from all over the country and so there will be a chance to catch local talent as well as those on the national circuit, it’s an exciting time.
CAPITAL OF CULTURE EVENT I’ve been really impressed by all the goings on and the effort that the city has made over 2008. I was especially touched by the concert held in memory of Rhys Jones at the Liverpool Arena. I think everybody involved should be commended for hosting something so touching at what little cost they did; it showed a real sense of community within the city.
NEIL FITZMAURICE Comedian Neil Fitzmaurice, just a few years back, formed one part of the most formidable trio in British comedy as a writing partner to Peter Kay and Dave Spikey. After gaining national recognition with six part mock-umentary ‘That Peter Kay Thing’ and subsequent success in ‘Phoenix Nights’, Neil is back in Liverpool with a new film in the pipeline and a comedy venture that will see Liverpool’s Slaughterhouse become the hottest comedy ticket in town every Friday and Saturday night.
BOOK I like anything by Stephen King, he’s a really talented writer, if I was forced to choose one? Probably ‘The Talisman’.
RED OR BLUE I’m a boyhood red and still go to all the matches I can. My favourite player has to be Steven Gerrard, he’s right up there with Kenny Dalglish for me as one of the Liverpool all-time legends, I think history will remember him as the greatest player ever to wear the red shirt. THING TO DO TO RELAX Just being around my family. I’ve got four boys and spending time with them is one of my favourite things to do. I can literally just be sitting on the couch, watching TV with my kids and I’m content, even if they’re bouncing off the walls!
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