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TOM HANKS Tom Hanks has long given up trying to convince people that he's not as nice or sweet as they might think, at least when it comes to the kinds of characters he's capable of playing on screen. In private, of course, he's warm, gracious, and humble - the polar opposite of how many movie stars behave. He also has a self-effacing, boyish quality to his manner that draws you towards him, as Liverpool Lifestyle discovers.

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or many, Hanks is the kind of man you would like to have as a best friend or neighbour But does Tom ever tire of a ‘nice guy’ label that tends to obscure the overriding power of his performances?

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“You can be called worse things,” the actor begins, with a hearty laugh. “I guess I can live with the idea of playing people who don’t terrorise their children or shout at waiters in a restaurant if the food is bad or the

wine sucks! I’m drawn more to playing good people, I suppose, and I’m not sure people would want to see me as a drooling villain.”

Behind the pleasant facade, however, lurks a sense of quiet command

and unassailable integrity that has endeared the 62-year-old actor to legions of moviegoers for the past three decades.

Those qualities are much in evidence in a succession of recent films that prove Hanks remains right at the top of his game. Last year there was The Post, the film that marked a fifth occasion whereby the actor had starred in a film directed by fellow Hollywood icon, Steven Spielberg.

Previous to that there was Sully, the biopic of the aeroplane pilot who saved his passengers by landing a disabled jet in the Hudson River. Add in Captain Miller, Saving Mr Banks and Bridge of Spires – all post2013 – and Hanks’ run of unrelenting success outlasts almost any other actor of his era.

He is an actor who has become inscribed into the popular imagination as our everyman, the embodiment of the ordinary man displaying grace under pressure in the face of extraordinary situations. There is something about his underlying humanity that defines him as our best version of ourselves.

Hanks certainly doesn’t seem to be fretting about this year’s projects.

There’s The Greyhound, in which he plays a naval World War II officer; the much-anticipated “I mainly look for films return of Woody in Toy which have a spiritual Story 4; and a feelgood subtext and tell stories friendship ode of hope which make people think and happiness in A about life.

Beautiful Day in the I think audiences trust me Neighbourhood. and I feel comfortable Indeed, Hanks credits in roles where I can Wilson for giving him play ordinary men who the peace of mind to be are faced with tough able to achieve far more decisions. as an actor than he ever “The funny this is, you imagined. never really know what “What is there to fear?” the great roles are,” he says. “I’m one of those Hanks admits. “This is guys who needs a strong an art. And the art of woman at my side. Rita’s being an actor is based picked me up off the floor in recreating a behaviour many times and she’s that is not your own. been the one who’s given Now, granted, I usually me a sense of security sound like I do, and I which enables me to do usually have the same my thing. haircut - the most you can do is put on different “People are fragile in general; actors especially clothes.” so!”

“I’m a good actor, but I’m not a particularly brilliant individual and I wouldn’t want anybody to think that I think that I’m better than anyone else... that’s why I don’t think celebrities are deserving of all the idolatry that comes with the territory.

I never try to play up to that fiction.”

“I would like to believe that people identify with a lot of the characters I’ve played and the kinds of struggles they face,” nods Hanks.

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THE FIRST EVER COMIC CON COMES TO LIVERPOOL IN MARCH 2018 2018 was a big year for Monopoly Events, we put on so many shows in a short space of time which was a real stretch on our resources, but we delivered.

The first ever Comic Con Liverpool in March 2018 was an amazing achievement and one which I am very proud of, especially as we only had 8 weeks to do it in.

We not only managed to bring Liverpool a new Comic Con, but brought the content which the fans wanted, with bigger line ups and more to do.

15,000 people attended, and this year we will look to surpass that figure.

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new event “For the Love of Horror” which saw us cross a scare attraction and a horror con. The event was a huge success and will now be a set fixture in our calendar at Bowlers, Manchester the third week in October annually. An even bigger test last year was our first ever event at The EICC in Edinburgh, when Comic Con Scotland hit the headlines in a massive way.

Our last event of last year also drew fantastic reviews, where it all started for me, “For the Love of Sci-Fi”.

We drew the curtain on 2018 with a grand finale.

So, onto 2019 and our first event of the year, the long-awaited Comic Con

Once again, we have some fantastic guests for you, some of whom have never appeared in the UK before. On from here we will be seeing none other than The Undertaker in his first ever appearance outside of WWE at our brand-new event “For the Love of Wrestling” in April, alongside Hall of Famers Bret Hart, Ric Flair and many more. Leading on from there we will be giving you the first Comic Con Manchester, Comic Con Scotland as well as many other fantastic events, all put together by the fans for the fans.

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You have done so much in such a short time, what’s your secret?

I’ve just developed a really strong work ethic and I’m always looking for opportunities.

Lifestyle catches up with rising star, the singer songwriter, Cal Ruddy, 24, from New Brighton What was the moment that defined you as a singer?

I’d say going live on Channel 5 News in November. That was my first national TV appearance. That was incredible exposure for me and such a cool experience. My social media went wild haha What’s your favourite gig to date?

My first US gig in Nashville,TN at The Millenium Maxwell House Hotel in 2017 was really special. The crowd really loved my songs and my sound. I’ve got brilliant memories of that night.

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How did you get into singing?

When I was 15 I started teaching myself how to play guitar and then shortly

after I discovered I could sing. By the time I was 16 I was writing my first few songs and in November 2011 I played my first gig in ( the now closed Vanilla Lounge in Hoylake) after that I started going to open mic nights across Merseyside and it went from there.

Why did you decide to donate 10% of your album profits to Autism together?

It’s a charity and cause close to my heart as I have Aspergers Syndrome. I want to make a difference to people’s lives and raise some money to help out.

I also think it’s important to show people that just because you have a diagnosis of Aspergers or Autism it doesn’t mean you can’t follow your dreams.

What’s your dream?

I just want to be as successful as I can be in music. I’m making progress all the time and I’m constantly growing as a songwriter, performer and musician. I want to play on the biggest stages that I possibly can.

Do you prefer songwriting or performing?

I love the songwriting process but I get such a big buzz from performing live. I love it so much and I always will. Seeing people interact with me and my songs is such a cool feeling!

What motivates you?

Like minded and positive people, a desire for success, a lot of coffee and all the brilliant people that support me. Sending so much love and thanks to all my supporters.

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Tuesday 30th October – Aintree Racecourse and Women in Racing are delighted to announce Bryony Gordon will host the 2019 Aintree Grand Women’s Summit. Telegraph Columnist and bestselling author Bryony Gordon will lead a panel of sports stars and experts on a discussion on mental health in sport.

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The challenges professional sport presents to mental health.

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Goal Setting You may already be in a routine of regularly attending the gym but maybe you want to train for a marathon, or you have aesthetic goals that you don't know how to reach. A Personal Trainer will discuss your goal and realistically break it down into something which is achievable and manageable. This could be anything from tracking your food intake to mixing up your current gym routine.

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Glinda in the Wizard of Oz with the fabulous Lee Kelly of LHK Productions. It’s always an absolute pleasure to work with Lee not only as he is a close friend, but I have watched how he has turned the Epstein theatre around with his pantos , bringing so many big names and also producing stars from local talent. I don’t think there is anyone in this cIty who has done more than Lee for audiences.

It may be spring but I finally managed a Christmas lunch almost 2 months late with breakfast producer Alex Toal and Radio City’s Scott Hughes .. 2 of the nicest people in radio and in life in general! We chose Hickorys in Southport and honestly, it was America on a plate. Putting it my diary as the place to go for a margarita & fajita night with the girls.

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he upmarket bespoke hand painted jacket designer has unleashed its canine collection, catering for the dogs of discernible taste.

Top dogs who deserve more than just a cheap bone can be treated to a functional hand painted leather or vegan friendly jacket designed to match their fashion-conscious owners with prices ranging from £125-£150 per jacket. The jackets can be personalised with their names as well.

With the pet fashion market expanding year on year, today’s pets are as stylish as ever.

Richard Gair, owner of UK brand GoGairy Hand Painted Leathers,

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said; “People are spending more on their pets than themselves these days and realistically speaking, pets are just an extension of themselves. People like to dress their dogs like themselves, and we can design pooch jackets to match their owners’ individual taste so they can step out in style together.

It’s important for someone to feel great when they’re taking their dog out.

He added, “It’s just as important for them to be seen to be stylish with their dog.”

The process of designing a doggy jacket is very personal. The jacket is made to measure, the artwork is designed by the owner and with a personal consultation with GoGairy

For more details visit www.gogairy.co.uk

Hand Painted Leathers, the drawing is then approved and painted onto the jackets. The whole process can take up to three weeks, from initial consultation and marking every individual design out; to the final clear coat varnish that makes each piece ‘Pooch Proof’.

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he Arts Centre at Edge Hill University is open year-round, with professional theatre, dance, visual art, music, film, spoken word and comedy for everyone. Here are some of our dance performance highlights from a really exciting season of work!

You have a dream, and then you wake up. You fall in love, and your heart gets broken.

The question is: do you pick up the pieces and try again?

Joan Cleville Dance ask these questions and many more in their fantastic production, Plan B For Utopia, on 5th March. Tipping between humour and pathos, the performance delves deep into the imagination, bringing togther dance, theatre and storytelling and creating a magical space to reimagine the world.

On 7th March Abbott Dance Theatre presents Deeds Not Words A moving, energetic piece of

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Dam Van Huynh explores influences from his Southeast Asian heritage dance theatre highlighting in Đep, which you can and commemorating see at The Arts Centre on women’s suffrage in the UK, 21st March. In Vietnamese this performance marking culture, death is also the 2018 centenary of a form of rebirth. The the Representation of dancers in Đep are nude the People’s Act 1918. for a purpose. Fragile and Featuring choral music vulnerable, their nudity and dance from local literally strips them bare. community groups, The movement invites soundscape by Breifne the audience to let go, reaching ever closer to the feeling of being alive.

Physically exhilarating and touchingly poignant, Knot is the internationally acclaimed circus and dance work

by Nikki Rummer and JD Broussé. Knot is a finely crafted theatrical journey through the Holohan and music struggles of commitment. composed by Jessica Created in collaboration Dannheisser (BBC One’s with award-winning Suffragettes with Lucy choreographer Ben Worsley).

Duke of Lost Dog Dance Directed by Charlotte Company.

Vincent ‘one of the You can find all our most important feminist performances and events artists working in online at: Britain today’ (The edgehill.ac.uk/artscentre Observer) SHUT DOWN by Vincent Dance Theatre Dance comes to The Arts ORMSKIRK Centre on 19th March, and The Arts Centre brings together spoken word, rap and real-life Edge Hill University testimony collide to ask: 01695 584480 what is it like to live as a man today? www.edgehill.ac.uk

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anchester Airport plans to be the first major UK airport to open a private terminal, which offers passengers a “private jet experience” while flying on commercial airlines.

The new terminal will be called PremiAir. The PremiAir experience will be available to purchase for passengers irrespective of class of travel or the destination they are flying to – and prices start at £50.

Passengers using PremiAir to depart from Manchester Airport will kick-off their journey in style, with a range of special services. They include: a personalised welcome, speedy baggage processing, an elegant lounge with complimentary food and drink, and a dedicated security channel.

They will then be driven straight to their plane in a private car transfer.

The new PremiAir terminal is situated away from the

existing terminals, just two minutes’ drive from the M56. Secure parking will be available for those who drive to the facility. As well as easy road access, passengers using PremiAir will benefit from reduced walking distances, as the total walking distance from arriving at the terminal to the aircraft door will be under 20 metres (65 feet).

Construction work is now underway on a site next to the Runway Visitor Park, where the new terminal will be sited. The existing Runway Visitor Park buildings will not be changed. The facility is due to open in mid-2019.

The £1bn transformation of the UK’s third largest gateway continues at pace,

Andrew Cowan, CEO, Manchester Airport, said: “It is an exciting period in the history of Manchester Airport, as we continue to add new routes and deliver the largest investment we have ever made in our facilities.

“PremiAir will add another dimension to that, giving all of our customers the opportunity to tailor the airport experience to their own personal preferences,

adding a touch of luxury for our customers.”

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Their therapists are trained to Decléor and Carita world-leading standards, and work nothing short of magic with the finest products and over 90 treatments from their exclusive collections, alongside their Signature range.

In October 2018,The Suites Hotel and Spa was awarded a ‘5 Bubble’ rating

for the fourth year, for its state-of-the art Spa by The Good Spa Guide and is the highest score and The Spa at Suites Hotel was the first spa on Merseyside to receive this accolade. It’s not difficult to see why. It’s

a haven of absolute bliss, a sensory experience of all the senses with eh various spa rooms and chill out room and. I experienced the Suites Seventh Heaven Experience, which consisted of a little bit of everything; facial, back and neck and full body massage.

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rom the colourful buildings lining the 17th Century harbour, to the ultra-modern art centres, Copenhagen brings a dash of fairy-tale charm and Nordic chic for those seeking a city break with a difference.

Named Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel for 2019’, the capital of Denmark is a vibrant metropolis that is at its peak during late spring, summer and early autumn. Whether you’re looking to discover something new or sample a taste of Hygge, we’ve rounded up our top travel tips for those wishing to explore this Danish city in 2019.

For the culture vultures out there, Copenhagen is filled with museums and galleries. The National Museum of Denmark (National museet) is renowned as one of Europe’s best museums, showcasing an incredible spectrum of the history of Denmark. If you visit Rosenborg Castle, you will be able to see how the royal family lived during the Dutch Renaissance– and don’t forget to check out the crown jewels!

Foodies won’t be disappointed with the wide array of restaurants, bistros, cafes and other eateries available in Copenhagen. Try the city’s famous smørrebrød (mouthwatering open sandwiches) and the hindbærsnitter (delicious raspberry pastries)! We recommend a visit to Christiana – the green neighbourhood is an

absolute must-see if you’re looking for organic cafes, unusual workshops and countless other hipster-esque hideaways.

Copenhagen is best known for its bicycle culture – it is said that there are more bikes in the city than residents! With a vast array of tours on offer, jumping on a guided bike tour will

TR AVE L allow you to explore all the hidden gems that would be harder to reach by foot, perfect for those who are visiting for a short period of time!

Tivoli Gardens, which was founded in 1843, is one of the most visited theme parks in Europe and is a Danish national treasure.

From historic buildings to roller coaster rides, this amusement park has something for everyone.

Tivoli also offers a fantastic music calendar that caters to all musical tastes, which is ideal for those who love live music. Don’t forget a visit to the world famous Little Mermaid! Located in Langelinie and unveiled in 1913, the statue was gifted to the City of Copenhagen

by Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen after he fell in love with the fairytale character by Hans Christian Anderson whilst watching the Royal Danish ballet interpretation of the tale.

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I work across all sectors with a focus on leadership and senior management with a mind to always help individuals and teams to perform at their best. I speak across the UK and Europe as a keynote speaker to audiences of managers and leaders from business. Since 2006 having sold a telecoms company I look to manage my time energy and focus by working 3 days per week leaving me time for the fun things in life that I enjoy. I'm a passionate goal setter and love to challenge myself,

S P R I N G You know those key moments in business?

The ones you can plan for, not the unexpected ones ... well, it’s almost the end of the financial year so it’s probably time to think about a bit of spring cleaning.

C L E A N I thought it was a sound investment ... then I find out that someone has invented a multi-surface cleaner that does the job of them all. Well, mild panic spread when I found this out.

I’ve only got involved with the ‘real’ spring cleaning in my own house once ... and it’s complicated. Did you know there’s special stuff to make your sink shiny ... which is different from the ‘power and shine’ stuff that contains orange oil, yes really..

Everything is complicated nowadays and housekeeping your business processes needs some thinking time too ... sometimes a bit of a review allows you to streamline your business practices ... maybe chuck out an old process ... or possibly bring back an old process.

I’ve bought every type of cleaner known to man and

Yes, I said bring back an old process ... what if your

new one is over-engineered and way too complicated ... is too unwieldy ... too admin heavy ... not customer friendly. What if the old process worked better?

If all the new stuff is right for your business then embrace it, make it work for you and enjoy it. but if soap and water still does the job then maybe you stick with that. At least spend some time looking at what works and what doesn’t, it could make your working day easier in the long run.

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EMMA PRIVILEGE Today, I am a mindset transformation coach. I help tens of thousands of people to transform their mindset and help them live a better life. I coach people how to up level themselves, to be more confident, change their lives and go after their goals but most importantly how to step out of their mind and into creating a life they love and they control.

There’s no way out so what’s the point in trying.

A few years ago my situation was very different to what it is today.

The truth is…we don’t have to accept anything; we can say that this isn’t for us and we are going to take control.

Broken, hopeless, beaten, unambitious, nothing for me..Is this what life is supposed to be like?

I found myself at 3am wondering if I had come through all I had in my life to still end up in the same place. My husband was in a work related incident and he had taken months off work with a serious back injury which left us in debt, arrears and bailiffs knocking at the door. When it seems like there’s ‘no way out’ we convince ourselves of just that.

Bury our heads in the sand.

Pretend it’s not happening.

If you give it no attention then one day it will just go away, right? Although, it doesn’t.

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I work with clients on realising that there is more for every single person in this world, situation isn’t important. Whats important is that you realise that you want more and you’re ready to go and get it.

I work with corporate businesses to help them deal with work related stress, and motivation.

I am also partnered with #NoMoreKnives campaign in tackling the issue of knive crime in liverpool.

I deal with minds. I deal with energy.

If you knew how powerful your mind was you wouldn’t waste another second of your life waiting and accepting.

More begins in the mind, change begins in the mind, transformation begins with the mind.

I work with children in growing their mindset whilst they are so open and susceptible.

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oss Edgley has announced his debut live tour, having made history in 2018 by doing what no man has ever done before with his historic 2,000-mile swim around mainland Great Britain.

The tour starts on 19th May at Liverpool’s O2 Academy and culminates on 2nd June at the Aberdeen Lemon Tree, taking in 15 dates around the UK. His No.1 Sunday Times Best Selling Book changed our views of physical fitness and his historic swim around Great Britain altered our views of mental fortitude. His live show combines the teachings of the World's Fittest Book with the learnings from 23 weeks at sea, including commentary and confessions from the the Great British Swim. Expect

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tales from the world's longest staged sea swim, packed with the physical and mental fitness secrets that will allow you to unlock your superhuman potential.

Ross has been involved in the fitness industry in the UK for more than ten years; having started as an international water polo player, competing for Great Britain, he then studied sports science at the worldrenowned Loughborough University School of Sport and Exercise Science.

After receiving a 1st class honours degree, he decided to apply his

practical and academic experience to become a strength and conditioning coach and performance nutritionist.

Ross is also co-founder at innovative sports nutrition company The Protein Works, having amassed a social media following of well over a half a million people, continually looks to challenge the current doctrine of the fitness and nutrition industry in an effort to make things better.

THE TOUR DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Liverpool O2 Academy 19th May* (*ticketmaster.co.uk) Leeds City Varieties 20th May Loughborough 21st May Cardiff Glee 22nd May

Cambridge Junction 23rd May Brighton All Saints 24th May Oxford Playhouse 25th May Margate Winter Gardens 26th May Birmingham Glee 27th May Nottingham Alber Hall 28th May Hull City Hall 29th May

Glasgow Glee 30th May Manchester RNCM 31st May Newcastle Tyne Theatre 1st June Aberdeen Lemon Tree 2nd June

Tickets:

www.redbull.com/gb-en/projects/great-british-swim (*ticketmaster.co.uk)

www.facebook.com/rossedgleywriter www.twitter.com/RossEdgley www.instagram.com/rossedgley/

facebook.com/o2academyliverpool twitter.com/o2academylpool instagram.com/o2academyliverpool youtube.com/o2academytv

Wed 20th Feb

Sat 30th Mar

White Denim (USA) Keywest + BC Camplight

Sun 31st Mar • 6.30pm

Mo Amer & Guz Khan

Sat 23rd Feb

The Spitfires + Nick Corbin

Thur 4th Apr

Sat 2nd Mar

Sleaford Mods + LIINES

Fredo

Thur 7th Mar Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students

Trixie Mattel (USA) Sat 9th Mar

The Clone Roses vs Kazabian

+ THOSE DAMN CROWS + HOLLOWSTAR

The Smyths Mon 3rd Jun • SOLD OUT Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students

FRI 22ND FEB 7PM SOLD OUT

SPINN

FRI 22ND FEB 6PM

+ Benji & Hibbz Fri 12th Apr • SOLD OUT Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students

Kaiser Chiefs Fri 21st Jun • SOLD OUT

Alesso

DMA’s

Sat 22nd Jun

Sat 20th Apr

Hipsway

Liverpool Rocks Final

Fri 2nd Aug

TUE 7TH MAY 7PM SOLD OUT

FRI 17TH MAY 7PM

THUR 7TH MAR 7PM

J MASCIS

FRI 15TH MAR 6.30PM SOLD OUT

THE SLOW READERS CLUB SAT 16TH MAR 7PM

ADY SULEIMAN FRI 29TH MAR 7PM

FRI 5TH APR 6.30PM

PINEGROVE

Sat 28th Sep

SAT 6TH APR 6PM

MAVERICK SABRE

Wed 13th Mar

Sat 27th Apr Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students

MON 8TH APR 7PM

Hollywood Undead

Wille and the Bandits

Fri 3rd May

+ The Cubical + Rainbreakers Fri 15th Mar

Joanne Shaw Taylor

The Bon Jovi Experience Sat 4th May

The Amy Winehouse Sat 16th Mar Damien Dempsey Experience…

A.K.A Lioness Fri 22nd Mar

Liverpool Rocks: Semi Final Sat 23rd Mar

AC/DC UK & Dizzy Lizzy Sat 23rd Mar • SOLD OUT

Gerry Cinnamon Wed 27th Mar

Hayseed Dixie Sat 30th Mar

Liverpool Rocks: Semi Final

+ Lauren Hope Thur 16th May

YAK

INDOOR PETS

The Macc Lads Sat 16th Nov

UK Foo Fighters

Wed 20th Nov

Fontaines D.C.

Happy Mondays Greatest Hits Tour

+ Laurence Jones

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SEEL STREET, LIVERPOOL, L1 4BH

A ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATION plus special guest

IAN PROWSE

Fri 6th Dec Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students

Fri 6th Dec

SPINN Sat 14th Dec

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

o2academyliverpool.co.uk 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool L3 5UF Doors 7pm unless stated

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Fri 29th Nov

Sun 19th May

Glenn Hughes Performs Classic Deep Purple live

TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE FROM TICKETMASTER.CO.UK

- Banging On The Ceiling Tour

The Doors Alive

Thur 23rd May

FRI 22ND NOV 7.PM

BLOOD RED SHOES

(Tribute Band)

Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul Ross Edgley Worlds Fittest Live Show

SAT 16TH NOV 7PM

Definitely Mightbe (Oasis tribute)

WED 10TH APR 7PM

STONE FOUNDATION LONDON CALLING PLAY THE CLASH

Sat 5th Oct

Sat 16th Nov

SAT 5TH OCT 7PM

A BAND CALLED MALICE

SAT 2ND NOV 7PM

Newton Faulkner Red Rum Club

Thur 14th Mar

TUE 11TH JUN 7PM

HONEYBLOOD

FRI 18TH OCT 7PM

Sat 27th Apr

The Wailers

SAT 18TH MAY 7PM

ELECTRIC SIX

NINE BELOW ZERO

Greta Van Fleet (USA)

SAT 4TH MAY 7PM

LUCY SPRAGGAN

AS IT IS

(The Killers Official Tribute Band)

+ ELEANOR NELLY

BLANCMANGE

CROOKED COLOURS

SPQR

FRI 26TH MAR 6.30PM

WILDWOOD KIN

SAT 2ND MAR 6PM

The Fillers

SAT 20TH APR 7PM

A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE VEDDER

– LIVE ON TOUR WITH

SAT 23RD FEB 6PM

MON 4TH MAR 7PM

Sun 4th Jun Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students

SAT 13TH APR 6PM

UNDER THE APPLE TREE

Sat 6th Apr

Sat 27th Apr • 6.30pm

Mon 11th Mar • SOLD OUT Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students

STONE BROKEN

The Icicle Works

LIVERPOOL ROCKS – QUARTER FINAL

Nirvana UK (Tribute)

+ Sapho

Sat 25th May

Sat 1st Jun

FRI 12TH APR 7PM

MONKS

ANTEROS

WED 20TH FEB 7PM

Holy Moly and the Crackers Anne-Marie The Showhawk Duo

Thur 7th Mar • SOLD OUT

TUE 19TH FEB 7PM SOLD OUT

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES

Venue box office opening hours: Mon - Sat 10.30am - 5.30pm ticketmaster.co.uk • seetickets.com gigantic.com • ticketweb.co.uk

Saturday 16 March 2019

O2 Academy2, Liverpool gigsandtours.com ticketmaster.co.uk An SJM Concerts presentation by arrangement with DMF Music Ltd

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EATING LUNCH AT YOUR DESK CAN MAKE YOU OBESE

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hen you’re under pressure at work, eating lunch at your desk seems like a productive way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone. However, taking a break from your desk is essential in restoring energy levels and of course overall wellbeing. Not to mention better for our waistlines too. A recent American study of 5,000 employees,found that those who ate regularly at their desks were more likely to be obese.

Many underestimate the benefits of a break from your desk. It’s time to recharge, enabling you to be more productive when you return to your desk, reducing the chance of stress and burnout.

It’s essential that managers set a precedent for their employees, creating a workplace culture where staff feel comfortable to leave their desk for lunch.

CABA has offered its tips on how to combat employees regularly missing out on a lunch break and how to promote the importance of stepping away from the screen.

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1. Lead by example If your employees see you working through lunch, they may feel like this is expected of them too.

Make a point of letting your team know it’s okay and expected that they take a lunch break 2. Encourage team lunches A great opportunity for your team to get to know each other away from the desk and work chatter.

Suggest a team lunch every week or in the summer, make the most of the warmer weather and take a picnic outside

3. Create a designated dining and downtime area We’re not suggesting you create a canteen but just an area that invites colleagues to take a break. This could include a picnic bench, or table and chairs, soft lighting, comfy chairs and things that provide distractions from phones and screens such as magazines and newspapers. Encourage your employees to relax away from the glaring screen of a monitor or laptops

www.caba.org.uk

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Manchester Lifestyle magazine launched last month with a networking event at ABode in Piccadilly, Manchester.

Tea and coffee and home made cookies were served by ABode and handed out to around 20 guests who enjoyed the warn hospitality.

Monthly networking events are planned by Lifestyle magazine whose key distribution points in Manchester include Abode hotel, Piccadilly train station and The GYmGroup as well as key business receptions in Spinningfields.

If you would like to get involved please email editor@lifestylemonthly.co.uk

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WOMEN AND GIRLS PROJECTS SHARE IN £74,000 OF FUNDING H

undreds of women and girls from across Merseyside will benefit from £74,000 from the first round of funding of the Merseyside Women’s Fund.

Established by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, small grassroots charities and community groups have received between £5,000 - £10,000 from the Merseyside Women’s Fund to provide services for women of all ages and backgrounds facing issues such as domestic violence and abuse, mental health and wellbeing, confidence, aspiration, self-belief and resilience and social isolation.

The eight projects being funded across the Merseyside include: •

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Women’s Health Information & Support Centre (WHISC) has received £9,883 to continue running drop

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in support sessions four times a week for vulnerable women.

Sefton Women’s & Children’s Aid (SWACA) has received £10,000 towards the Mirror Project, raising awareness of the effects domestic abuse has on children.

South Sefton Domestic Abuse Services has received £8,352 to deliver a programme of weekly support group sessions for women and children.

SWAN Women’s Centre has £10,000 to recruit a counsellor and wellbeing coordinator to tailor support sessions for women.

Knowsley Women and Girls Offering Support has received £6,710 to deliver a 12 week programme of workshops for women and young girls to promote self-

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confidence and selfesteem.

Stray Cat Media has received £9,790 to work with 16 young women who have debilitating anxiety issues that profoundly affects their ability to participate in social opportunities.

Home-Start Wirral has received £9,903 to arrange and run weekly support groups for women with a perinatal mental health illness.

Community Foundations are independent charities that make grants to support grassroots groups.

They work with local businesses, funders and government to create tailored programmes of grant-making that respond to the needs and assets of communities. They also distribute funding secured through national programmes.

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ON TOU R The UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute – comes to Liverpool and Manchester on its 2019 tour this Spring.

2019 marks 10 years since the death of Michael Jackson and Ben Bowman is embarking on a UK tour with more than 40 dates celebrating the life and work of arguably one of the most popular and influential entertainers in the world.

Ben, who not only looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, has honed his routine so impeccably that audiences believe they are watching the original star.

Ben was just eight-yearsold when he saw his musical hero live in concert.

Already a devoted fan, the experience was to seal his fate as he embarked on a life-long career as a tribute artist to the star.

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exciting tribute of the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres.

With an incredible live band, stunning costumes, iconic dance routines and of course, the inimitable Ben, the show delivers the most authentic, lively and powerful recreation of the iconic superstar that audiences will see anywhere.

Speaking about the show and his hero, Ben said: “I was always enchanted by how people reacted to Michael, the way they screamed and became hysterical. I love that we, as a team, are able to provoke that kind of reaction from a crowd. I love the screaming crying girls! They're my favourite!

“I feel so honoured to have been able to use my talent here on earth to channel

Michael's legacy and I will do it for as long as I possibly can in homage to him making me the person I am today.”

Michael Starring Ben features not only the greatest hits of Michael Jackson but also The Jackson 5. The show includes Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Man In The Mirror and many more.

Michael Starring Ben brings together a fresh blend mixing elements of Jackson’s own stage shows with exciting new arrangements combined with a stunning light show to create the perfect celebration of Michael and his music.

Live show Michael starring Ben visits Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on 8 Much and New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion Theatre on Thursday March 28.

Live show Michael starring Ben visits New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion Theatre all on Thursday March 28.

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Hello Lifestyle readers, As February was the month of Laura’s due date, we put a huge push on getting key rooms in the Dream Build completed so we all had somewhere to relax.

Top of our priority list was our little girl’s nursery and we were both really excited to film the room makeover using Frenchchic paint, Silverline Tools and Wagner. Now, baby Phillips has a beautiful pink room and myself and Laura have a space to spend time with her.

February also saw me invited along to another radio day on behalf of Direct Line.

This time, it was to discuss a recent study that found toddlers cause 3.6bn of damage in households across the UK. I was onhand to give my advice on how parents can babyproof their houses and the ways in which I will be babyproofing the dream build.

I had the pleasure of attending a Eurocell demo day in Chester. Any of you that have

been following the column will know that Eurocell have been kindly supplying all the windows for the Dream Build. I’m so grateful and the store opening was a great way for me to give back to them.

As I write this, there is still no sign of baby Phillips, but the hospital bag is on stand-by and we are ready to go. We are both itching to meet her now and officially become parents.

I also want to take this chance though to give a shout out to Laura. She has been amazing throughout the entire pregnancy and I couldn’t admire her any more – she was even still going to the gym in the lead up to her due date!

I look forward to giving you all lots of baby updates next month, but while you wait why not get some DIY done with my monthly tip.

Craig

All the best,

Craig ’s Montlh y Tip Fitting vents in kitchen unit plinths for airflow to electric white goods

Look closely at your existing fitted kitchen.

Now, look even closer below the white goods (e.g. fridge, freezer, washing machine etc).

Are there any ventilation grids? If not, there should be!

Most manufacturers of white goods recommend having cross-flow ventilation at the base of these, to validate full warranties to their items. For just a couple of pounds you can buy and fit your own vents in place, which could save you hundreds in the long run.

Remove plinths and mark up where you require your vents to be.

Using a drill, drill four holes in each corner on your pencil marks, this will allow you to get the jigsaw blade through the plinth and start cutting out the hole to fit the vent.

Slide the vent into position and either screw to fix or just silicon down.

Then simply re-fit the plinth into its existing position.

Things you will need:

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Well hello Spring. Hurray, the days are getting longer and everyone’s starting to feel fresh and revitalised, right?

Are those New Year’s resolutions a thing of the past? It’s not too late to pick up where you left off.

Everyday is a new day.

We start the month with the Liverpool Lifestyle Awards on the 2nd March ( pictures will follow shortly online The 10h anniversary of our first awards with Ruby Wax. Since then we have applauded over 250 businesses and people.

It takes 10 years to become a master, I consider myself one in lifestyle, not only as a magazine publisher but more

importantly having created the lifestyle that I love, that allows me to be with my children everyday, that allows me to work the hours I choose and holiday as many times as I can afford.

This freedom is the key to happiness. If you want to find our more, join me on my Mindfulness, Positivity and Goal Setting retreat in Cyrprus in April or October.

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