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In the month that sees Eurovision take over our city, I’m absolutely delighted to bring you my chat with Julia Sanina, the Ukrainian co-host of this year’s contest.

As someone with very proud links to Ukraine (my grandfather was born in a small village 60 miles south of Lviv called Hoshiv), it was fantastic to hear how welcome Julia has felt since arriving in Liverpool and why she thinks it’s a “wonderful place” for the pop music extravaganza.

More importantly, however, the singer also told me how she hopes Eurovision will help refocus minds on her nation’s plight – more than 14 months since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.

On the theme of hope, our gardening expert Heather Marsh explores the significance of the sunflower which has been used as a symbol of peace throughout Ukraine’s history.

Meanwhile, Annie S shares her favourite fashion pieces for a Eurovision party and we round-up four of the best music festivals you can enjoy this summer.

Plus Jack Poland gives his verdict on the new breakfast menu at Albert’s Schloss and WineTime’s Jon Atkinson explains why port deserves far greater appreciation.

Last but not least, we shine the spotlight on two property developments from Eccleston Homes which offer rural living within easy reach of Liverpool.

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Standing Julia Sanina is a Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of award-winning rock band The HARDKISS. Alongside Alesha Dixon and Hannah Waddingham, she will host the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final to a global TV audience of 160 million people.

Julia discusses the responsibility she feels as Ukraine’s sole on-stage presenter and how she hopes Eurovision will help refocus minds on her nation’s plight words lawrence saunders

Have you felt welcomed by the people of Liverpool since you arrived in the city?

I love Liverpool! It’s such a beautiful city with friendly people. I’ve seen so many Ukrainian flags and Ukrainian colours all over the city centre. I’ve also visited the beautiful Liverpool Cathedral and a place where Ukrainians and Liverpool citizens can pray for Ukraine. It was so heartwarming for me. I think Liverpool is a wonderful place to have Eurovision.

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How important is it that Ukraine, and the situation in the country, is properly recognised and highlighted during Eurovision?

For me, it’s super important. I think that all Ukrainians feel support from the whole civilised world.

Unfortunately, it’s still too unsafe in Kyiv for us to host Eurovision and we all understand that. We are so grateful that the UK is hosting on behalf of Ukraine and I see a mix and synergy of two different cultures. There will be a lot of Ukraine in this Eurovision – lots of Ukrainian performances and performers. I’ve seen a lot of Ukrainians working here backstage at Eurovision as well.

This attention on Ukraine is very important. It’s important that people are talking about Ukraine, that people are seeing Ukrainian culture, Ukrainian colours, the Ukrainian pysanky eggs on display in Liverpool ONE and even The Beatles statues at Pier Head wearing Ukrainian vyshyvanka (traditional embroidered shirts). Everything means a lot to us. We are still fighting. The war is not over. We don’t know when we will have that victory and we need your support.

Do you feel any pressure as Ukraine’s sole presenter on stage at this year’s Eurovision?

Not pressure but certainly a sense of responsibility because I will be the only Ukrainian host on the stage. I know that Ukrainians will definitely watch Eurovision this year because they are all waiting to hear Ukrainian songs and to see something from Ukraine. Of course, all [Ukrainians] are behind me and I feel that huge support. The whole nation is standing with me and I know that I am responsible for doing my job perfectly so I can make them proud. I’m preparing some wonderful outfits created by Ukrainian designers and lots of surprise moments!

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Given the situation in Ukraine, will many people in the country be tuning in for Eurovision?

Eurovision in Ukraine is always huge. We love this show very much.

We always see the Eurovision stage as a big international platform where we can display our culture and show that we are different from Russia. We are not part of Russia – we have our own culture and our own language.

Before this full invasion, many people only knew that Ukraine was a country near Russia and about Chernobyl and the Klitschko brothers.

Unfortunately, the price has been too high, but now we can be seen and heard by the whole world. This is why I think Ukrainians will definitely watch Eurovision this year. Ukraine is still under attack, especially the south of the country. The largest military attack seen

This year’s Eurovision, like last year’s event, is about much more than just entertainment.

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since World War Two is going on right now in the centre of Europe but even in the bomb shelters we have the internet and I think people will need that couple of hours of joy and celebration of Ukrainian culture.

I think they will be proud of what we, together with the UK, will do on the stage.

Are you excited to be performing with your band The HARDKISS during the semi-final?

Yes, of course! We will sing our song ‘Маяк’, which means ‘lighthouse’ in English. This will be mixed with a very popular British song which I can’t name now because it’s a secret! But the main ideas behind both songs are the same. It’s about unification, support, sisterhood, brotherhood, and love, and the idea that hand in hand, we have to stay together. The whole idea of Eurovision in the first place was unification after World War Two – the organisers wanted people to come together and support each other. This year’s Eurovision, like last year’s event, is about much more than just entertainment.

Are you hoping Liverpool hosting Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine will help put more focus on the plight of your country? Especially given the war has now been ongoing for more than a year.

Of course. A year is a huge period of time and unfortunately, people forget [what is happening in Ukraine]. It’s just how psychology works. We try to forget some things and put them back and away [in our minds].

But we need to understand that Ukraine is fighting not only for its own territories, but for international law, justice and the European idea. We hope that people will not forget what we are going through right now and that they will stand with us in the future.

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From a historic gig to a high-speed car chase, May has has featured plenty of memorable moments for our Fab Four down the years words and pictures leslie priestley

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In May 1969, seven years after the release of Please Please Me, The Beatles regrouped with photographer Angus McBean at EMI House to shoot the cover image for their next album. The famous snap, taken at the same location as their debut LP, was shelved – eventually reappearing on the cover of their 1967-1970 ‘Blue Album’ compilation. The picture showed how much The Beatles’ image had changed since the beginning of the 60s – to think in 1963 they were accused of having long hair!

The Beatles’ final album, released in May 1970, was for all intents and purposes the soundtrack to their fifth and final film Let It Be. Recorded with a back-to-basics ethos the album became the only Beatles’ full-length release issued exclusively in stereo.

Taking us right up to the present day, and only a short distance from the site of the original Cavern Club, Beatles’ fans now have the chance to view previously unseen stage set designs created by Paul McCartney in 1966.

The personally annotated sketches recently went on display for the first time before an invited audience at the Liverpool Beatles Museum. Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein invited Paul to design the stage backdrops to promote plays and rock concerts at The Saville Theatre, which he leased in 1965. Paul drew 12 intriguing designs which he thought would cater for a variety of entertainers. Design number eight was chosen for the backdrop of the Four Tops’ only UK appearance in 1966. All 12 designs will remain on display at the Mathew Street museum for the foreseeable future.

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n Tuesday, 10 May 1960, The Silver Beetles auditioned alongside other local bands for the chance to back Liverpool singer Billy Fury on a summer ‘Idols on Parade’ tour. The Silver Beetles were unsuccessful, but as the second-best band, they were offered the chance to support singer Johnny Gentle on a tour of Scotland instead.

The first night of Gentle’s tour started on 20 May at Alloa Town Hall with The Silver Beetles as his backing band. The group adopted aliases for the duration of the tour; Long John (John Lennon), Paul Ramon (Paul McCartney), Carl Harrison (George Harrison), Stuart de Staël (Stuart Sutcliffe), while drummer Tommy Moore became...

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At the beginning of May 1966, the band now known as simply ‘The Beatles’, gave their last ever scheduled live performance in the UK at the New Musical Express Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert in Wembley, London.

Sadly for Beatles’ fans, the band’s 15-minute set wasn’t filmed as terms hadn’t been agreed upon with the respective managers of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for their artists to be shown on television. Fortunately, footage does at least exist of The Beatles receiving their poll awards.

Later that May, John’s iconic Rolls Royce was delivered to his sixbedroom mansion in Weybridge, Surrey. It wouldn’t be long before the psychedelic motor got him into trouble, however. Chased by autograph hunters in Middlesex, John was pulled over by the police and fined for speeding. Once the coppers had finished booking the famous Beatle, the chasers finally managed to secure their precious ink.

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Albert’s Schloss

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Not since Jürgen Klopp first graced our city has a German import caused such excitement and buzz.

Albert’s Schloss opened on Bold Street at the end of last year. If you hadn’t heard of the alpine retreat-themed restaurant before then, you certainly will have since. Word-of-mouth spread quickly after its opening and booking became essential if you wanted to experience what all of the excitement was about.

Walking into the restaurant opposite Liverpool Central’s Bold St exit, you immediately understand why it leaves such an impression on its patrons. Before any indulgent dishes have touched your lips, you are met with the essence of what makes Albert’s Schloss so popular.

Somehow the intimate feel of the ski lodge is retained despite its impressive size. This is down to the detail and to the fact that every inch is on brand, from the Bavarian coat of arm wall tiles to the table within a cable car.

As any self-respecting egg connoisseur will tell you, it’s all about the yolk.

The yoghurt and garlic in the Turkish eggs were a particular standout.

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Arriving for breakfast, we were escorted to our table near the bar which housed an impressive array of every bottled beverage you could think of. Impressed but not tempted at this sensible hour, we opted for a hot chocolate and a flat white.

A glance to the far side of the room provided some insight into what kind of atmosphere the room is capable of – a stage set up for a live band. The electric evenings at Albert’s Schloss are a big part of why so many are talking about it. Even the ladies’ toilets have a DIY disco option to ensure the party never stops.

Somehow, however, a venue that is well known for its high-octane energy is able to cultivate a relaxed cosiness at breakfast.

The staff were busy but not rushing and the atmosphere left us feeling super comfortable.

You can imagine a slightly worse-for-wear group recuperating well here the morning after the night before.

Mightily impressed by our drinks, we ordered breakfast. The waiter was knowledgeable and thorough when asked about dietary information from both myself and my pregnant partner.

Our dishes – avocado and poached egg and Turkish eggs – arrived shortly after and we didn’t waste any time tucking in.

As any self-respecting egg connoisseur will tell you, it’s all about the yolk. Taste and colour. The deep gold was the first

win for both dishes and the unreal taste wasn’t far behind. The yoghurt and garlic complimenting the Turkish eggs were a particular standout as well.

If this is what the breakfast menu offers, we can’t wait to return and experience what the evening has in store.

That Albert’s Schloss has proved such a hit in this city is no surprise at all. The energy of a Bavarian beer hall was always going to be welcomed with open arms. Albert’s Schloss has everything Liverpool and its people love most – outsiders, joy and camaraderie. Get down when you can, just don’t forget to book.

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Port in a Storm Jon Atkinson on why this Portuguese potion isn’t just for Christmas

I LOVE THIS MOST FAMOUS of fortified wines and only wish that I could justify drinking it on a more regular basis. Mrs Wine Time and I did briefly flirt with the idea of having a glass of port instead of opening a second bottle of red on those occasions when we fancied an extra glass or two… those who know me won’t be surprised to hear that the singular ‘glass’ invariably multiplied so the idea was sadly, but inevitably ‘mothballed.’

I know plenty of people who maintain that port always gives them a hangover, although they invariably seem to forget about the gin & tonic, white wine, red wine, etc that went before it – surely port shouldn’t take all the blame for one’s earlier excesses! The bottom line is that port is delicious and deserves far

greater appreciation – one just needs to bear in mind that it is typically 30 – 40% stronger than most red table wine so think ‘quality rather than quantity’ when drinking it, indeed this is a good mantra to apply to pretty much all drinks!

So, what exactly is port? In short, it is a fortified wine, that is to say, a wine in which the natural fermentation has been arrested by the addition of grape spirit (brandy). In the case of port, this both increases the alcohol to the region of 20% but also ensures that there is a good amount of residual sugar to sweeten the wine. In the trade, we tend to divide port into wood-matured and bottle-matured, although in truth most port will spend at least a short spell in wood. A more practical

division might be between ruby and tawny, with better-quality examples of the latter spending significantly longer in barrel which is where its tawny colouration and more savoury characteristics develop.

As its name implies, ruby has a more vivid colour with the wines typically being more fruity and spicier than their wood-aged counterparts. This ‘category’ includes vintage port, which needs (plenty of) time to mature and should also be decanted, and the more ‘accessible’ LBV (late bottled vintage) which aims to replicate the style of vintage, but without the ‘fuss’. Port is also made as white and rosé and whilst both styles could be considered ‘niche’ they do enjoy a loyal, albeit relatively small following.

Kopke Late Bottled Vintage 2018 This delicious LBV is made from a blend of native varieties including Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz resulting in a port that has a vivid purple-ruby colour with intense, spicy aromas of plum and damson. The palate is intensely flavoured with dark chocolate, ripe plum and peppery notes. Aged in wood for four to six years, LBV is released when it is ready to drink with no decanting required and once opened a bottle can (potentially!) be kept for a couple of months or more. £19.50

Ramos Pinto ‘Quinta da Ervamoira’ 10-year-old Tawny RP owns four individual Quintas (farms) in the Douro, totalling 286 hectares, which provides for all of their needs. Qta da Ervamoira is in the Douro Superior and lends its name to this outstanding 10-year-old Tawny which has an attractive, pale mahogany colour with seductive aromas of candied fruits and walnuts. The palate is both rich and smooth with flavours of raisins and prunes with underlying, spicy oak and a hint of dark chocolate. Tawny is a surprisingly versatile drink, delicious served chilled as an aperitif as well as in the usual post-prandial contexts. Again, no need to decant or polish off all in one sitting! £39.50

Fonseca ‘Guimaraens’ Vintage Port 2008 Fonseca is a very highly-regarded, ‘blue-chip’ producer that was established in 1815 with a reputation for superlative vintage ports. Guimaraens is actually a second label that was conceived in the 1950s to feed a surge in demand for vintage port.

It is produced in ‘non-classic’ vintages so, whilst it does not have the concentration or complexity of Fonseca vintage, it is released pretty much ready to drink. It does still need decanting however and as such is best reserved for those gatherings where it will be consumed in one sitting. All in all, a fantastic finish to a good meal with good company. £34.50

Lou Miranda Estate ‘Leone’ aged Tawny Okay, so this one isn’t actually port, at least it can’t be called port because it comes from the Barossa Valley in Australia.

Port is a protected designation and can only come from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. That being said, this is rather splendid, if a little sweeter and richer than a regular Tawny port – made at Lou Miranda Estate, a boutique Australian producer which produces an excellent range of fortified wines. This one makes friends very easily including Oz Clarke no less when we showed it at a Three Wine Men tasting some years ago. £21

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Festival getaways Liverpool Sound City’s 28-30 April return signalled the start of 2023’s festival season. If you’re looking to combine a brimming bill of music, comedy, food and activities with a weekend getaway, you don’t have to venture far from Liverpool to find a field of fun no matter what you’re into. We’ve hand-picked four of the summer’s best festivals within easy reach of the city

BLUEDOT JODRELL BANK OBSERVATORY, CHESHIRE WHEN IS IT? 20-23 July WHAT’S HAPPENING? A small, family-friendly festival which more holds its own musically. Róisín Murphy, Pavement, Grace Jones, Young Fathers and Leftfield top the bill at this year’s edition.

There’s much more to bluedot than the bands though, as the event promises a weekend of discovery against the backdrop of Jodrell Bank’s famous Lovell Telescope.

Science workshops, out of this world activities and prominent speakers including the Sky at Night’s Chris Lintott are also added to the mix, alongside other cultural features to be explored.

Plus Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton and Matt Winning are just a few of the stellar acts announced for the comedy line-up.

HOW TO GET THERE You won’t have to travel for lightyears as Jodrell Bank is a mere 50-minute drive from Liverpool city centre.

Return National Express services from Liverpool can also be booked in advance, and

train users are advised to head to Macclesfield station to catch a coach to the site.

ACCOMMODATION Take your tent or book in a live-in vehicle, but if star treatment is more your thing there are boutique camping and pre-pitched tent options too.

Upgrade to the VIP Village for a more relaxed experience with access to exclusive food and drink concessions and a lounge area.

PRICE Adult weekend camping tickets from £209 + booking fee, with day tickets starting at £39 + booking fee for the Thursday.

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BEAT-HERDER FESTIVAL THE RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE

WHEN IS IT? 13-16 July WHAT’S HAPPENING? Beat-Herder 2023 is shaping up into another wonderful weekend of internationally acclaimed bands, world-renowned DJs,

breakthrough artists and absolute party starters.

A host of talent will be on display across 12 stages including Pendulum (Live), Alison Goldfrapp, Confidence Man and Peter Hook & the Light – with more acts to be announced soon.

Beat-Herder, which began life as essentially a rave in a farmer’s field, is independently funded and has no connection to corporate organisations – allowing the organisers to retain total control over who they book and the site’s otherworldly design.

Acts will perform across a range of weird, wonderful and immersive stages, such as the corrugated metal castle that is The Fortress, the fragranced

Perfumed Garden dome, and the wooded Toil Trees to name a few.

HOW TO GET THERE The site is just over an hour and 20 minutes from Liverpool by car.

Those travelling by public transport can catch a train to Preston and then hop onto the regular 280 bus, which runs along the A59 and passes the festival gates.

ACCOMMODATION Book in your campervan or caravan, or take your tent to the festival.

Alternatively, a limited number of bell tents are still available for hire from £763.20 (based on four people sharing).

PRICE Adult weekend tickets from £230.55 (including booking fee).

DEVA FEST CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE, CHESHIRE WHEN IS IT? 11-13 August WHAT’S HAPPENING? A family-friendly music, food and lifestyle festival located in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, headlined by Will Young, Feeder, Starsailor, Fleur East and Five.

Deva Fest has always been about a lot more than just the music and 2023 is no different with the Deva Laughs comedy club returning alongside a free-to-use fairground, circus shows, watersports and the new Kids Kingdom.

Plus there’s a Superhero Day parade on Saturday where you will need to don your best capes, tights and masks to help save fellow festival-goers from an invasion of flying ninja kittens!

HOW TO GET THERE? Cholmondeley is an hour’s drive from Liverpool but if you’d prefer to leave the car at home, Tuned in Travel is running a coach service to the festival site from William Brown Street.

ACCOMMODATION Bring your own tent or live-in vehicle and stay at the Deer Park campsite or book one of the exclusive glamping bell tents at Camp Deva.

LYTHAM FESTIVAL LYTHAM ST. ANNE’S, LANCASHIRE WHEN IS IT? 28 June – 2 July WHAT’S HAPPENING? A quite remarkable collection of concerts staged on the banks of Lancashire’s stunning Ribble Estuary featuring

Organisers have also introduced packages where you can head to the festival by day and rest your head in the comfort of the Hotel Indigo in Chester by night.

PRICE Adult weekend tickets are £99.50 + booking fee (without camping) or £148.50 (with camping) + booking fee.

Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Blondie, Sting, Lionel Richie and Jamiroquai to name a few.

Whilst the Lytham Festival isn’t technically a ‘proper festival’, as camping isn’t permitted, we thought it deserved a pass given the star-powered line-up.

Started in 2010 by friends Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, the event has grown significantly both in size and scope over the last decade with crowds of up to 20,000 people a night expected to descend on Lytham Green this summer.

HOW TO GET THERE? It will take you less than an hour and a half to reach Lytham St. Anne’s from Liverpool by car. If you prefer to use public transport, the festival site is a short walk from Lytham Rail Station.

ACCOMMODATION For the first time, organisers are offering 2023 festival-goers the option to include a hotel or apartment with their ticket as a part of a package through its partners at Sound Travel.

Each package includes tickets to the festival and a hotel or apartment stay on the night of your chosen event.

PRICE Five-day general admission tickets from £272.60 + booking fee, with day tickets starting at £61.85 + booking fee for the Thursday.

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From the ‘what’s’ of the world around us to the ‘why’s’ of the human body, Eureka! Science + Discovery challenges visitors to look at the ordinary every-day and see the extraordinary!

ureka! Science + Discovery is a brand-new attraction, housed in the Seacombe Ferry Terminal building, that has been created with and for children and young people aged 0-14. If you’re familiar with our sister site in Halifax you’ll recognise our unique blend of creative, hands on learning combined with cutting edge 21st Century technology that has resulted in an engaging and fun-filled family day out and discovery experience!

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) – how do they influence and shape our lives?

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Explore the ginormous digestive system in Bodies, investigate the Amazing Inventions shed in Nature and marvel at our supersize cat ‘Luna’ in Homes; there’s plenty to keep the whole family busy for hours! If you don’t manage to see everything in just one day – fear not! A standard entry ticket is automatically an Annual Pass, meaning that you can book a revisit for free, any number of times for a full year (so all those rainy days are sorted!)

Throughout the year, we’ll also be rolling out activities and events during all the school holidays. So, there’ll always be something fresh and exciting!

MakeCreate, our making and tinkering space, will be programmed with supervised workshops that encourage creativity and allow participants to get hands-on! Permission to get messy?

Granted! Talks and presentations will also be hosted in our Science Theatre on scheduled dates throughout the year.

Over on the other side of the ferry terminal, we have the Discovery Café – a spot to refuel and energise when curious minds need a break! We have a varied selection of food, drink and snacks on offer and a comfortable space for grownups to grab a brew. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Coming soon is The Burrow, designed to inspire the under-7’s featuring objects, activities and play areas themed around local nature and our environment (there’s

even an adorable Wood Mouse nest with a slide!). Your Annual Pass will also cover your entry into The Burrow once it’s open, as well as additional activities. #EurekaDiscover. Please check our website and social media for opening hours and for what’s on! On-site parking is available. Multiple bus stops outside with regular connections to Woodside, New Brighton and Wallasey. www.eurekadiscovery.org.uk

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Smart semirural living within easy reach of Liverpool From £210,995

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DECIDING WHETHER TO TAKE the plunge and ‘Escape to the Country’ can be a difficult decision to make for many househunters.

Although the benefits of moving out of the city are plentiful – cleaner air, more open space, being closer to nature, etc – feeling disconnected from large urban areas can be a concern for some.

With this in mind, independent housebuilder Eccleston Homes has carefully selected the location of its two newest North West developments to ensure residents can enjoy everything countryside living has to offer whilst keeping the bright lights of Liverpool within easy reach.

Situated midway between Ormskirk and Southport, Scholars Place in Scarisbrick is an exclusive development of four and five-bedroom detached homes.

Meanwhile, Lords Fold in Rainford offers contemporary living in a collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes, designed in Eccleston Homes’ signature Arts & Crafts style.

With bay-fronted windows, open-plan family areas with feature roof lights, en suite bathrooms and generous gardens, these aspirational homes are full of the good stuff – built with everything you would expect from a modern housing developer.

Plus with Eccleston’s ‘All The Perks’ package, you can get more out of your move with a range of incentives, from mortgage and Stamp Duty contributions to Amtico flooring and carpets.

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Liverpool property firm completes £1 million Wavertree church conversion A number of original features have been retained as part of the ambitious project

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W Developments has completed its transformation of a historic South Liverpool church into nine luxury apartments.

Our Lady of Good Help and its presbytery have stood on Chestnut Grove in Wavertree for 136 years.

The building had been empty for a decade ahead of its conversion into the new development, known as Grove Manor.

Among the unique features retained are jaw-dropping stained glass windows in several units, as well as confessional booths and original brickwork which form key parts of bedrooms and living areas.

EW Developments is co-owned by James Winters, founder of engineering firm M-Tech, and Rob Edwards, architect and founder of R+R Design.

Edwards was the visionary behind plans for Grove Manor and EW has further church conversions in the pipeline following its successful renovation of an abandoned Victorian building in Kirkdale into the popular Phoenix Hotel.

Winters says: “We are proud of our work at Chestnut Grove and believe it showcases the adaptability of EW Developments.

“We understood we had a special and historic building at Chestnut Grove filled with memories. I am glad that our work will allow new memories to be

made in an incredible, modern and sophisticated setting.”

He adds: “It’s been a privilege to oversee the conversion of such a fantastic building whilst maintaining so many original features.

“We were passionate about converting the church to provide new homes, restoring and retaining original features throughout.

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consideration has gone into every aspect of this project, and I feel this shows in the finish.”

The project was led by Intuita Property Group - on behalf of its client Comfort Housing Development Ltd – with the support of a £1.1m funding package from specialist lender Together.

To arrange a viewing of the apartments, contact info@intuitapropertygroup.com

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For every br�ght �dea everywhere Business & IP Centre Liverpool, in partnership with the British Library, is inspiring a thriving community of new and existing business owners. We offer a wide range of high-value services which are free of charge.

Visit us in Liverpool Central Library where you can access powerful databases with the latest market and company information, discover our events programme and get expert advice on starting or growing your business.

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BIPCs offer a wide range of resources and a comfortable, welcoming space with free wi-fi in which to work on your business. If you have an idea and you want to protect it, you can access professional legal advice around copyrights, trademarks or patents. For anyone writing a business plan or

researching a market there are free databases providing up-to-the-minute market trends and information.

You can download industry guides and explore all sorts of opportunities such as running your own pub, consultancy, café or restaurant or starting up an online business. There are how-to guides on everything from fashion, art, wellbeing and personal fitness to food, music, technology, hospitality and much more.

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entrepreneurs. Since being set up in 2015 over 6,000 people have benefited from BIPC support.

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Spacious twobed apartment overlooking city’s iconic waterfront From £1,350 pcm

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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE this stylish home located a stone’s throw from the Royal Albert Dock and its abundance of vibrant bars, restaurants and cafés.

Featuring a range of premium touches throughout, this two-bedroom apartment at the recently launched Apo Liverpool rental scheme on The Strand is the ultimate city centre pad.

The open-plan kitchen comes fully equipped with every appliance you would expect to find at a high-end residential development, whilst retaining plenty of space for a dining table and four chairs.

Light and spacious, the connected living area is the ideal spot for entertaining guests with two elegant sofas, handy media storage unit and a statement coffee table.

The well-appointed master bedroom meanwhile, benefits from an en suite bathroom, built-in wardrobe, hanging rail and extra storage.

The experience of renting at Apo Liverpool extends well beyond the confines of your own apartment however, with a host of resident services and members-only facilities available including a gym, two flexible working areas and a rooftop terrace located on the 16th floor.

Other perks include the Apo resident app, which tenants can use to book their place on classes or at one of Apo Liverpool’s community events, as well as message neighbours and set up their own social groups.

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ellness In The City, which began life as a concept in the mind of founder and serial networker Clare Ellis just last summer, has been reaping the rewards since its highly acclaimed inaugural launch at the end of January.

Clare and her team have been inundated with diverse marketing opportunities including delivering wellnessthemed events – with the latest being a collaboration with leading medical company DAM Health supporting women’s wellbeing.

Clare says: “We set out to appeal to corporate business, SMEs and the general public in terms of our growth strategy and it’s now producing dividends given all the approaches we’ve had.

“There’s a genuine demand for more wellness knowledge and expertise to be delivered across, for example, women’s and men’s health, workplace culture and values, neurodiversity, resilience and mindfulness, managing stress, and diversity and inclusion.

“Our collaboration with DAM Health will enable the audience to meet and chat with experts in so many subjects they can relate to and from feedback, we know they are actively seeking help in.

“These include hormone imbalance, gut health, why dieting doesn’t work for everyone, natural skincare, holistic makeup tips to suit all ages, supplementary

There’s a genuine demand for more wellness knowledge and expertise to be delivered across women’s and men’s health.

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There will be plenty of wellness stalls to browse, a well-being speaker panel sharing their wisdom and responses to questions from guests on the night, plus networking opportunities, welcome drinks and the obligatory wellness goody bag.

Clare adds: “DAM Health decided to work with us given our connectedness to the sector and our following across the city and beyond. They have first-hand knowledge of the challenges many face with long NHS waiting lists and expensive private health care.

“DAM Health also offers a range of health tests, all conducted by their healthcare professionals in local clinics with a fast and easy booking process, and with a full consultation conducted by their clinicians, everyone can have peace of mind around their health.

“It’s an example of the perfect affinity partnership for us and we look forward to telling you about many more similar opportunities in the future.

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‘Keeping a happy healthy mouth’ Q&A with dental therapist & practice principal, Kamran Rasul

Can you tell us a bit about your background in dentistry and why you opened Kamran Rasul Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry?

After graduating from The University of Manchester in 2006, I worked in multiple NHS and private practices which helped me build up my skills. About two years ago I decided it was the right time to do my own thing and I started planning this practice.

You launched your clinic on Chapel Street last July. How have the first nine months been?

It’s been unbelievable. It’s built gradually over the months, and we’ve just gone from strength to strength. We’ve benefitted from a lot of word-of-mouth referrals. Our clients love everything that we do and the building itself is amazing.

What are some of the most popular treatments at the clinic?

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treatments to maintain your dental health, from routine check-ups and dental hygiene to restorative and emergency care.

Our dentists and therapists firmly believe that prevention is better than cure, and to that end your oral health is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians will educate you in oral hygiene best practices and give you the tools you need to keep your smile healthy for life.

My ethos of “keeping a happy healthy mouth” has remained the key focus of the clinic, and we strive to provide the highest level of treatments and care.

What are your thoughts on the increasing number of people visiting countries like Turkey for cosmetic dental treatments? Is it a smart thing to do?

Everyone has a price point at the end of the day, and it’s cheap dentistry. But in my opinion, you get what you pay for.

Unfortunately, we fix a lot of the work

The first nine months have been unbelievable.

It’s built up gradually and we’ve just gone from strength to strength.

done abroad and it costs significantly more for the patient. What people have been told will be a cheap deal, ends up costing them a lot more in the long run. I wouldn’t say it was bad work, per se, but it is done cheaply and when you buy cheap, you buy twice.

What other issues can arise with patients who travel abroad for dental work?

A lot of the time, the information that patients receive from foreign clinics is not true and honest. In many cases, people are under the impression they are getting a set of veneers when they actually end up with crowns, which is a much more invasive treatment.

These clinics operate like conveyor belts – you’re in and you’re out. If you have any problems with the treatment, or if you’re in pain, you are looking at spending hundreds of pounds on flights and hotels before you can be seen again.

Fortunately, we have the ability to fix a lot of what goes wrong, but unfortunately, it does cost a lot more for the patient.

What are your hopes for the business moving forward?

To keep going from strength to strength and maybe open a new site but I don’t know because it’s a lot of work!

Kamran Rasul Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry A state-of-the-art dental clinic in the centre of Liverpool, founded in 2022.

We are a friendly, caring team and we pride ourselves on offering the very best dental care to our patients.

Our ethos is preventative – we focus on creating beautiful, healthy smiles to last a lifetime!

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Construction work begins at £70 million development on edge of Liverpool city centre Expected to complete by June 2025, Scholar’s Court will feature 310 units across four blocks

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ourced Development Group has officially started work on its new apartment complex located between Blackstock Street and Paul Street.

The property group, which secured planning permission for the project last year, says it is delivering an “exciting scheme to revitalise the northern corridor of Liverpool’s central regeneration zone”.

The fourth development by Sourced in less than five years, Scholar’s Court will feature 310 one and two-bedroom units across four blocks.

Located a short distance from Everton FC’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, communal facilities at the scheme, which has a gross development value of £70 million, will include landscaped garden areas, a centralised courtyard, podium parking facilities, an in-situ concierge and secure cycle storage.

Scholar’s Court is expected to complete by June 2025 and will create more than 250 jobs during construction.

The development is the latest addition to the Sourced’s burgeoning property portfolio, with Derby Court on West Derby Road fully occupied and phase one of its flagship £100m Westminster Park project completed three months ahead of schedule.

Joanne Waller, managing director of Sourced Development Group, says: “This is going to be a game-changing development by Sourced Development Group.

“We have worked meticulously with our architects, planners and wider professional team to design a scheme which Liverpool can be proud of.

“Scholar’s Court will blend an exciting mix of urban and premium living whilst recognising the part it is playing in bringing to life a strategic site on the 32 YM Liverpool

edge of the city centre.

“This project is just a stone’s throw away from our 614-unit development, Westminster Park. We are immensely proud to change the landscape in one of Liverpool’s key regeneration zones and provide much-needed, quality homes for the community.

“We are incredibly excited to have started work on this project. It will boost Liverpool’s luxury property market with on-site parking and co-working spaces so all occupants can enjoy the development to the full.”

Scholar’s Court will blend an exciting mix of urban and premium living.

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BOXPARK LIVERPOOL LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR FOOD & DRINK OPERATORS Successful traders will be given kitchen worth £100k at new Baltic Triangle venue BOXPARK LIVERPOOL has announced that applications are now open for prospective food traders.

Focussing on emerging and independent street food businesses on a regional and national scale, BOXPARK Liverpool says it will bring an “exciting new offering to the city” when it launches this autumn.

All successful traders will be given a fully fitted plug and play commercial kitchen worth £100k including all extraction, refrigeration and preparation equipment.

Applications are now open until 30 June 2023 and interested parties can apply at www.boxpark.co.uk/liverpool/apply/ Simon Champion, BOXPARK CEO, says: “It is always a great time when we open up applications for traders to our sites, but we feel particularly excited with our move to Liverpool.

“We hope to introduce a unique offering of food and drink operators which will enhance the already impressive offering in the Baltic Triangle.”

Spanning 21,000 sq ft and holding 400 internal covers plus 200 external covers, BOXPARK Liverpool at Cains Brewery Village will include eight kitchen units, three internal bars with additional external bars. There will also be a 5,430 sq ft external garden to offer al fresco dining and intimate events.

The group is investing more than £3.5 million into the Baltic Triangle and is expected to bring 150 new jobs to the local community. On top of this, the scheme will also drive a significant volume of footfall to the area, with over a million people expected to visit each year.

PC&CO RETAINS TOP INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION Law Society award assures clients that Liverpool firm is acting with ‘gold standard’ of competence

WELSH DAIRY SUPPLIER BRINGS AWARD-WINNING SPREADABLE TO CITY Castle Dairies has been churning butter at its Caerphilly HQ since 1967 FAMILY-OWNED BUTTER AND SPREADS manufacturer Castle Dairies has launched across the border into the North West.

Its Welsh Spreadable, boasting a Great Taste star, is now available at an additional 79 Lidl stores across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales.

Made using Welsh cream and British rapeseed oil, the spread is packaged within a fully recyclable tub and lid, with all raw materials sourced from Red Tractor Assured farms.

Speaking on the company’s entry into the region, Nicola Pretty-John, NPD and brand manager at Castle Dairies, says: “We are delighted to be launching our Welsh Spreadable into the North West with Lidl.

“The product has already seen widespread success within all major retailers in Wales, and so we are hopeful that it will also go down a treat with our English consumers, eventually leading to further listings”.

Welsh Spreadable can be found at the following Lidl stores on Merseyside: Belle Vale, Bootle, City Centre, Edge Lane, Garston, Great Homer Street, Huyton, Kensington, Lime Street, Park Hill Road, and Seaforth.

THE CONVEYANCING DEPARTMENT at Paul Crowley & Co solicitors has once again been awarded the Law Society’s recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.

The Liverpool-based firm has been re-accredited each year since the commencement of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) in 2011.

This accreditation assures clients, lenders and all parties involved in the conveyancing community that the firm is acting in accordance with an expected ‘gold standard’ of competence.

Re-accreditation also assists with the continued development of the conveyancing team as it is required to undergo training and assessment on an annual basis.

Jenna Gall, director and head of the conveyancing team (pictured) at PC&Co, says: “My thanks and those of the board of directors go to the conveyancing team for its continued dedication, commitment and hard work in providing our clients with a positive home buying and selling experience year on year”.

PC&Co’s CQS re-accreditation follows the firm being awarded the Lexcel quality mark – also from the Law Society.

Lexcel is an internationally recognised accreditation which helps raise standards and promote a high-quality approach to practice management and client care.

In other news, PC&Co is currently recruiting and has recently welcomed conveyancing executive Matthew Wignall, who is already proving to be an asset to the team.

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BIG, BOLD AND VIBRANT – the sunflower never fails to deliver uplifting vibes. Although we’re a while off seeing this flower in full bloom, over the last year they have become well associated with war-torn Ukraine. Adopted as the symbol of the country’s spirit and identity, sunflowers are Ukraine’s national flower.

So as Liverpool hosts the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine and the city parties like never before, I’d like to invite you to grow a sunflower or two. This gesture would not only serve as a sign of our solidarity with Ukraine but without dampening the mood, a stark reminder that when the fun is over here, Ukraine will still be very much at war.

Like poppies and cornflowers, sunflowers are flowers of the fields and are deeply rooted in Ukraine’s cultural heritage. They are often seen at festive gatherings and weddings as part of the Vinok, a traditional Ukrainian wreath worn by girls and young women.

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Heather Marsh on the beauty and significance of Ukraine’s national flower

Aside from their use as fashion accessories, sunflowers are a valuable part of the Ukrainian economy – the country is the world’s biggest exporter of sunflower oil.

Thanks to its rich soil and long dry summers, sunflowers are grown in abundance everywhere and by everyone in Ukraine, with an estimated 6.5 million hectares of sunflower crops produced each year.

Every part of the plant is used to its full capacity – the seeds have long been a popular nutritious snack whilst flour is made from grounding the seeds and of course, the oil is used in cooking and low-fat spreads. What you might not know, however, is that Ukraine produces vast quantities of sunflower honey and it’s thought to be the most popular kind of its type.

After Russia’s full invasion last year, the number of sunflowers being planted in Ukraine dropped off dramatically – as did its production of honey – with many hives left unattended as beekeepers went off to fight.

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n FIELDS OF GOLD The flag of Ukraine was officially re-adopted in January 1992 following the collapse of the Soviet Union. It bears two horizontal bands of blue and yellow representing Ukraine’s wide blue skies above and the yellow fields of wheat and sunflowers below.

After the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, the Ukrainian people planted sunflowers in the areas affected by nuclear fallout. Not only did these flowers represent hope and a sign of renewal but amazingly, they removed radioactive elements from contaminated soil.

Meanwhile, in early June 1996, defence ministers from Ukraine, Russia and the USA met at a missile base in southern Ukraine to celebrate Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons. Silos gave way to sunflowers as symbolic seeds were planted during an emotional ceremony in front of the world’s media.

Given its cultural and historical significance, it’s no wonder the Ukrainian people hold the sunflower so close to their hearts and it’s still not too late in the year to plant one of your very own. n GROWING SUNFLOWERS The sunflower is arguably one of the easiest flowers to grow, with its no-nonsense large seeds making planting mere child’s play.

Sunflowers come in a range of different sizes from the Titan or American giant which can reach up to four metres tall, right down to smaller varieties like Big Smile and Tigers Eye which won’t climb any higher than 30-40 cm.

Once you’ve picked your variety, start by sowing the seeds individually in small pots of multi-purpose compost – watering lightly and putting them on a sunny windowsill to start them off. Once they reach 4-5 cm you can place them into a larger pot. However, if you want to grow a real giant, you’ll need to plant them out. At this time of year, you can plant the seeds out directly – a sheltered sunny spot against a south-facing wall is ideal.

As your sunflower grows taller you may need to support it with a stake or cane, tying it loosely to the plant stem with string. You don’t have to worry too much about watering your plant either as sunflowers can tolerate dry hot climates and once established usually thrive.

Ukrainian Yellow and Blue Vinok £12.13, etsy.com

Ukrainian Whipped Sunflower Blossom Honey $24, bjornscoloradohoney.com

Ukraine Sunflower T-Shirt £20.10, etsy.com

Giant Yellow Sunflower Seeds £2.49, suttons.co.uk

Tiger Eye Sunflower Seeds £3.99, marshallsgarden.com

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NORTH WEST CHARITIES HANDED HUGE BOOST BY FOOTBALL FOR CHANGE FUNDING Organisations awarded up to £10,000 to support vital work in communities across the region FOOTBALL FOR CHANGE, the social mobility initiative launched by Trent AlexanderArnold, Jamie Carragher and Conor Coady, has released more than £150,000 of grants in its first round of funding for 2023.

16 organisations – the majority based in the North West – have been allocated up to £10,000 each, including Everton in the Community, Liverpool FC Foundation, The Inclusive Hub and Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.

Football For Change, which has raised more than £700,000 since launching in 2021, was founded by Alexander-Arnold, Carragher and Coady alongside business figureheads such as CEO of Ardonagh Retail, Ian Donaldson, and public relations leader, Daniel Hughes.

The initiative aims to help NEET (not in education, employment or training) young people find education or employment opportunities, as well as others who face barriers to achieving their full potential.

The Inclusive Hub, based in North Liverpool, will use its grant to offer apprenticeship and training opportunities to disadvantaged teenagers, while Talk the Talk

Education is utilising its funding to work with 60 groups of high-risk individuals, aged between 15-25, in a bid to develop learning and confidence.

Jamie Carragher, co-chairman of Football For Change, says: “This is what Football For Change is all about. The funding will change lives – there is no doubt about that.

“The charities awarded grants are already doing amazing work and this money will allow them to go further and benefit more young people, the majority from the North West.

“I am delighted to be part of this initiative and there is more to come because Football for Change is just getting started.”

Football For Change 2023 first round of funding beneficiaries: • City of Liverpool Football Club (Knowsley)

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ROYAL LIVER BUILDING TOUR BECOMES ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL AHEAD OF JAM-PACKED SUMMER City centre attraction gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors throughout Eurovision and beyond RLB360 – LOCATED AT THE HISTORIC Royal Liver Building – has introduced multilingual audio tours and an induction loop system for Eurovision visitors and tourists this summer.

Classed as the UK’s first skyscraper, the landmark was commissioned

by Royal Liver Assurance in 1907 and took three years to build.

The award-winning RLB360 tour allows visitors to enjoy the immersive audio-visual experience in the original clock mechanism room, which tells the recent history of Liverpool.

The addition of the multilingual audio tours and induction loop system comes at an exciting time for RLB360, as Liverpool prepares to welcome thousands of tourists for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

Chris Devaney, operations manager at RLB360, says: “For so long,

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we as residents of the city region have been like, ‘you can’t go in the Liver Building. You can look at it, but you can’t go in’. So to open in 2019 was fantastic and we have grown ever since.

“It’s quite awe-inspiring in a way because you sometimes forget how important this building is to so many people, and we’ve had visitors from every continent in the world, about 80 different countries.

“Our tour is fun, informative and personal, and our goal is the same each day: to deliver amazing visitor experiences in a friendly and interactive way that highlights the iconic Royal Liver Building and Liverpool City Region.”

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