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October - November 2021
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Strawberry Field is aiming to be the UK’s Number 1 attraction for accessibility, thanks to a series of upgraded and innovative features. With responsible tourism and wellbeing at its heart, this award-winning heritage site now leads the way in being accessible to all, with full wheelchair access, tours for the visually impaired and features to support the hard of hearing and other disabilities, as well as a multi-language media guide and a Changing Places toilet facility. Through research and focus groups, the team have upgraded elements of the visitor experience to ensure that everyone is welcome and has had a tremendously enthusiastic response.
for more information visit www. strawberryfieldliverpool.com
Huyton with Roby & Liverpool RAF Annual Wings Appeal
This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the RAF Association and once again, they have the Official Street License that allows them to be out & about raising funds on 18th September 2021 in the Kirkby & Huyton-with-Roby Liverpool areas. The Association offer welfare and family support, much needed short breaks, pension and compensation guidance, as well as individual support to help injured personnel realise their potential. The RAF Association receives no Government funding and depends entirely on the generosity of our members and the general public. If you are out and about on Saturday 18th September, please look out for their Wings Appeal Collectors, and donate the loose change that you may have in your purse or pockets.
Any shops or pubs that would like to help and display an official collection tin, please contact the Branch Secretary by email at hylton278@btinternet.com.
Beechley Stables launch exciting new lottery
Friends of The LINK, Beechley Riding Stables in Allerton, launched their brand new lottery competition in September. But, as always, you’ve got to be in it to win it! And the more you enter, the bigger you win. The Beechley Lottery is just £1 a month or £12 a year per unique Beechley Lottery Number. You can buy as many numbers as you like, with no restrictions on the number of entries per person. If your number is drawn on the last day of the month, you will receive 25% of that month’s lottery income. Beechley Stables RDA is a self-funding registered charity. Their aim is to provide recreation and therapy, through riding, to promote the health and wellbeing of disabled people.
register your interest now at: Beechleyrda@hotmail.com
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Liverpool is to headquarter the Pandemic Institute, committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics. The Pandemic Institute is a medical, academic and civic partnership between the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool. The partners have an unrivalled breadth of world-leading clinical, academic, public health and data-driven expertise, all co-located on one campus and will have significant global reach with collaborations and hubs located across the world. Initially funded by a £10 million gift from Innova Medical Group, the Pandemic Institute will be headquartered in The Spine, soon to be designated one of the world’s healthiest buildings, at Paddington Village.
River of Light is back!
After the event’s huge success in March which saw around 120,000 people safely enjoy the River of Light Trail, River of Light is back to illuminate Liverpool’s waterfront this autumn. From Friday 22 October to Sunday 7 November, light installations with the theme Rhythm of the Light will take over the city centre, each inspired by Liverpool’s musical heritage. Details of the artists who will be part of the 17-night trail will be unveiled next month. The autumn route will be designed to allow people to maintain social distancing, but anyone experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 should not visit the trail. Please note, there will no fireworks at this year’s River of Light event.
To get the latest information visit www.visitliverpool.com/riveroflight
Plan welcomed for former Margaret Beavan School
The West Derby Society (WDS) has welcomed plans for the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed former Margaret Beavan School. Liverpool developer Hassett Homes has unveiled proposals to convert the former school into 11 apartments. Twenty-one new homes will also be built in the grounds, which is part of the West Derby Village conservation area. The new development has been called Danson Park after cotton broker Danson Cunningham, who lived in the house originally called Eddesbury. Main access to the development will be a new road off Haymans Green, opposite Field House. Stephen Guy, WDS chairman, said, “This building needs to be seen and enjoyed and we’re delighted with the plans.” Artist’s impression of refurbished former Margaret Beavan School. Image courtesy of Hassett Homes.
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