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Even the most casual viewer of TV panel shows will no doubt be familiar with this month’s cover star, Chris McCausland.

The West Derby-born comedian is now an established favourite on the likes of Would I Lie to You?, QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, but he has in fact been performing stand-up across the globe for almost two decades.

In the midst of a massive 130-plus date national tour, Chris kindly found the time to chat with me about his route into comedy and exciting new Channel 4 series – whilst offering a refreshing take on inclusivity and accessibility.

Elsewhere, Annie S is here to help us navigate the awkward summer-to-autumn dressing dilemma with her latest edit, the interiors team at John Lewis offers its thoughts on what makes a great, flexible home, and Jon Atkinson from Liverpool’s WineTime recommends four brilliant bottles from the ‘New World’.

Plus we shine the spotlight on Castle Green’s stunning new Daresbury scheme in Development in Focus, our gardening expert Heather Marsh highlights a real late summer showstopper, and Tom Beattie gives his verdict on The Lake House Kitchen – a new restaurant located inside a multimillion-pound leisure hub on the Sefton Coast.

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Blinder Chris McCausland has been performing stand-up since 2003 and is an increasingly familiar face on our television screens. We caught up with the Liverpool-born funnyman during a mammoth national tour to discuss his unconventional route into comedy, exciting new Channel 4 series and why football commentary needs a serious rethink words lawrence saunders

Whereabouts in Liverpool did you grow up?

I grew up in West Derby. We lived on Craigside Avenue and when I was about eight, we moved to another house approximately 85 metres around the corner. I attended St Mary’s Primary School in the village and after that ended up going to St Vincent’s School, which was for kids who had eyesight problems.

I was born with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition which affects the eyes. My vision deteriorated very steadily. Was my eyesight ever perfect? Maybe, maybe not. The time I became aware of it was when I was unable to see the blackboard in school and I realised I was a bit s**t at hide and seek!

My condition is hereditary and comes from my mum’s side. It’s like a 50/50 thing, whether you pass it on or not. They can’t test genetically, they can only test using traditional methods when a child is old enough. So we had to wait with my daughter but she hasn’t got it.

All good on that score.

How did you first get into stand-up? I know you worked as a web developer after university.

My degree is in software engineering but I was always a massive standup fan. The videos were always on my Christmas list, you know? It was always just a dare [to do stand-up] and in 2003 I did five minutes on stage. That’s how I got into it. It was a combination of that first gig being satisfactory and working in a call centre [that made me want to pursue a career in the industry]. I hammered the open mic circuit for two years after that. If I’d have been earning £150,000 a year, or in a high-flying job like John Bishop was, it might have been difficult to change careers – but I decided I’d be okay ditching the telesales job!

You’re a massive Liverpool FC fan – do you manage to get home often for games?

When you depend on other people for mobility and logistical issues, you need someone to go with you. My mates always seem to have a

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spare ticket going, but if you can’t see, you can’t make as much of those opportunities to go to the game.

For years now, I’ve paid my money to the lads over at The Anfield Wrap.

Living down here in London, they make you feel part of [the club]. If you don’t live in Liverpool anymore, you feel connected because of the amount of content they produce, and the way that they produce it – it’s done with a lot of heart.

Forgive me if this is a bit of silly question, but how do you ‘watch’ the football?

I mainly listen on the radio and to Steve Hunter’s match commentary through the LFC website. Football is one of those sports where there has been absolutely zero provision for its accessibility. The television commentary is abysmal – unless you can see the screen, it doesn’t tell you anything. If you can’t see the screen, it removes the social aspect of football because you can’t persuade your mates to come around and listen to the radio with you. So

Sometimes you get jokes out of [not being able to see] and sometimes you just sit there and let things happen.

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you’re kind of torn between either listening on the radio, and knowing what’s going on, or doing the social thing with your mates, and not really following the game.

Back in the ’80s, before Sky, loads of people used to turn down the TV volume and listen to the radio because the commentary was better. When cable TV came out, everything went out of sync, and you couldn’t do that anymore. I think there is definitely a market out there for a service which offers people at least two commentary streams – so that you can choose the traditional TV one or the more immersive radio one. A lot of people who can see normally enjoy the more exciting commentary.

You’ve spoken in the past about how you disagree with viewers who sometimes get frustrated on your behalf when panel shows that you’re on use visual cues and gags. On TV and in your dayto-day life, do people often try and make accommodations for you when you don’t feel them necessary?

People try and be helpful. For example, I’ll be in a restaurant and the waiter will give me a Braille menu. I can’t read Braille – it’s just dots to me. But people will always try to accommodate you – sometimes it’s not something that works for you or that you need.

When it comes to TV, I’d rather have people get a little bit offended on my behalf than have ardent fans of the show going: ‘Oh, every time he’s on it’s not the same show’. For instance, people put my name forward as a possible contestant on Taskmaster but I don’t think that would work. I don’t think the show could facilitate me being on it and and if it did, I think it would become something it’s not.

It’s a balancing act, you know? I did QI and we had a magician on – should they not have somebody demonstrating an idea like that because I can’t see what it is? The reality of the world is that it’s visual, and the reality of TV is that it’s visual. I think it’s almost as valuable for people at home to see me not seeing something, as it is to see it kind of manipulated.

Sometimes you get jokes out of things and sometimes you just sit there and let it happen. I did Would I Lie To You? again recently and Lee Mack did a five-minute mimed synchronised swimming routine in front of me with zero sound! I’m sure in his head, Lee didn’t think: ‘Oh, well, Chris is here, so I’m not gonna go for these laughs’. It would be awful to know he did think that. He’s a comic and he wants the laughs. He did it and I took the piss out of him for doing it!

A clip of your hilarious performance with Lee at The BAFTAs earlier this year has been viewed well over six million times on the BBC Facebook account alone. I was interested to read that you thought it was a bit of a gamble to do the sketch. Why is that?

A lot of the time when people do these award shows, they either just announce the winner or they try and come up with a joke on the spot and it’s cringy. Me and Lee decided to prepare something and do something a bit funnier. But as with any comedy, you don’t know YM Liverpool

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how an audience is going to react to it. The more prepared and the more elaborate the idea is, the harder it is to bail out on it.

We were hoping it was funny as we were doing it on live TV, in front of the entire TV industry – everybody that could ever give us a job. Before we went on, I said to Lee: ‘Actually, should we just do the nominations?!’. But we went out and as soon as we got the first laugh, it was like: ‘Okay, this is going to be fine’.

You’re coming back to Merseyside in October to play the Southport Comedy Festival and then again next February for two dates in Liverpool.

Do you look forward to returning to your hometown to perform?

Historically, no. It terrified me! It probably terrified me more than playing anywhere else. Doing clubs like the Slaughterhouse and the Hot Water [Comedy Club] – I always loved that. But the pressure of having to sell tickets for just me in Liverpool, and the thought of it just being teachers and aunties, it made me feel

The pressure of having to sell tickets for just me in Liverpool made me feel sick! sick! You want people to think you’re doing well, whatever you’re doing. Your fears are exaggerated aren’t they, but the stress of it was overwhelming at times. The lovely thing is that now, with all the telly stuff, that fear has been alleviated to some extent and I’m just really excited about playing Liverpool.

Finally, you’re set to appear in a new Channel 4 series which will see you visit some of the world’s most iconic landmarks – joined by a different celebrity guest each episode. Can you tell us more about the show?

I’ve got no ambition to travel. Over the last 12 years or so I’ve had to travel for work, weddings, etc. but I can’t remember the last holiday I went on that was just ‘a holiday’ – they’ve all been for a purpose. I’ve been to places like Singapore, Malaysia and India, but always for gigs. If you were to say to me: ‘Do you want to go and see the pyramids?

Or do you want to spend a week at home?’ I’d take the week at home.

If someone’s going to describe The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, they might as well do that from a photo in my living room! What’s the point in me going there?

So the idea is, each episode a different comedian will take me, or drag me, to one of these amazing places, and prove to me that there’s more going on than just the visual aspect.

We’ve done Jordan already and we’re going to Rome soon.

Can these comedians prove to me that it’s worth getting up of my arse to visit these places that are known for their wondrous aesthetics? I like being proven wrong so I’m enthusiastic about it!

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Restaurant review

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If like me, you have been coming to the Sefton Coast for many years – wind, rain or shine – then the news of The Lake House’s multi-million-pound transformation will have filled you with a sense of anticipation.

As somebody who often can’t think of anything better than braving the elements down at Crosby Beach on my days off, I have to say that I have a real vested interest in the fortunes of this revitalised venue.

My guest and I weren’t quite sure what to expect at The Lake House, with the building’s new guise still a little shrouded in mystery.

Upon arrival, we were immediately struck by the wonderfully bright and airy restaurant space – which surely boasts one of the most tranquil views in the region, looking out towards Crosby Marina and the sand dunes of Crosby Beach.

If our main courses perhaps lacked that bit of a ‘wow factor’, our desserts more than made up for it.

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Seated inside the glass-fronted dining room, my guest and I quickly set about getting ourselves acquainted with the all-day menu which lists such favourites as American-style fluffy pancakes as part of its brunch offering alongside classics like the tempting pan-fried steak baguette. After some deliberation, I opted for the beer-battered fish and triple-cooked chips (£14.50), which I hoped would satisfy a craving that had been built up during a walk along the seafront.

My guest found himself in a similar boat and so The Lake House burger with skinny fries (£13.50) caught his eye.

The combination of fresh cod and crispy batter was as much of a classic one as ever. I particularly enjoyed the homemade tartare sauce as well, which really helped to bring the whole dish together – as it so often does. My guest, seemingly in a generous mood, allowed me a try of his burger, which did not disappoint – thanks in no small part to the house relish and Emmental cheese.

After a brief break following our mains, my guest and I naturally decided to finish off our sitting with dessert (all £7). With an array of options at our disposal, we were presented

with a difficult choice when it came to rounding off proceedings. In the end, however, I decided to go with an old childhood favourite in the form of the sticky toffee pudding – served with lashings of butterscotch sauce, vanilla pod ice cream and candied nuts. My guest plumped for the equally enticing strawberry and mascarpone cheesecake.

When the puddings presented themselves, the pair of us were grinning from ear to ear.

The initial excitement was thankfully not unfounded with The Lake Kitchen very much saving the best until last.

If our main courses perhaps lacked that bit of a ‘wow factor’ in some respects, our desserts more than made up for it. A masterclass in everything desserts should be – indulgent, comforting and moreish.

With the success of the nearby Bus Yard beachside bar over the summer, it’s great to see the area constantly evolving. Ideas for how to keep this beloved Merseyside area fresh and modern are clearly not in short supply. In many ways, The Lake House stands as a gleaming symbol of this forward thinking.

With honest, satisfying food as well as a truly stunning setting, The Lake House Kitchen is nothing short of a gem. We look forward to next time!

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RECIPE of the month Spicy tarka daal with roasted aubergine

PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 30 minutes Serves 2 INGREDIENTS • 2½ tbsp vegetable oil • 1 clove garlic, finely grated • 1 tbsp lemon juice • ½ tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp ground coriander • 1 aubergine, cut into 8 wedges • 1 echalion shallot, sliced into rings • 400g pack The Spice Tailor Spicy Tarka Lentil Daal • 2 tbsp natural yogurt (or dairy-free alternative) • Handful coriander leaves • Naan breads or steamed brown rice, to serve (optional)

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METHOD 1P reheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. On a large baking tray, combine 2 tbsp oil, the garlic, lemon juice, cumin and coriander with a pinch of salt. Add the aubergine wedges and shallot rings and toss to coat in the spices.

Spread out and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until the shallot is deep golden and the aubergine is tender.

2W hen the aubergine is ready, cook the daal as follows: heat the remaining ½ tbsp oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat.

Add the whole spices from the daal kit and sizzle for 15 seconds, then stir in the lentils and the tarka sauce (small pouch) plus 4-5 tbsp water, and simmer for a few minutes until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.

Get ahead by roasting the aubergine and shallots a few hours in advance.

Simply cover, chill, then reheat in the oven until piping hot throughout before serving.

3D ivide the daal between bowls and top with the aubergine and shallots, the yogurt and coriander leaves. Some naanbreads or brown rice would go nicely alongside, if liked.

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AHH, OUR HOMES… what were once seen as our castles where we could relax after work or entertain on the weekends are now – on any given day – classrooms, playrooms, boardrooms, yoga studios, restaurants, cocktail bars and more. Some of these changes will be temporary, while others will become permanent, yet what impact has this had on the way we live today?

As John Lewis partner & futurologist John Vary explains: “COVID-19 amplified the need for our spaces to become really agile. One minute we’re on a video call, the next we’re looking for ideas to support our children’s learning. So our homes have become more flexible, with multiple configurations. Design and products of the future must align with this agility, providing modular options in effortless ways.”

So what makes a great, flexible home? n MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY CORNER To max out your home’s flexible potential, you need to create multifunctional zones within rooms, especially in those larger open-plan spaces. These can be quickly rearranged throughout the day, to meet the different needs of the household; a spare room is used as a gym every morning, before transitioning into an office space, a playzone is set up in the living room, before being tidied away every evening for the grown-ups to relax.

Behavioural psychologist Honey Langcaster-James suggests that creating multiple room ‘zones’ is helping us mentally cope with living in close range to each other and spending long periods at home.

“We need variety in our environment and positive social contact with others. When we spend time together, many of us feel nourished on a social level, but we also have to respond to each other and accommodate one another’s needs and behaviours. Something as simple as separating off an area with a curtain, or a screen, or turning a sofa around so the one side is for relaxing and the space behind is for working can make all the difference.”

Find a nook for a comfy chair where you can sit and read, create a moveable homework station using a trolley, or create a kids’ crafting area with a small table and chairs. n LOVE THOSE KEY PIECES In a flexible space, there are some pieces of furniture that will work harder than others, so it’s important to shop wisely and choose something that you love. Dining tables can change in a flash from homework stations to boardroom tables, baking spots to dine-in restaurants. Choose a design that can extend, boosting its flexibility, teaming with a bench and dining chairs that could double up as home office additions as and when needed.

Use a corner sofa to section off a zone, choosing a mid-dark colour that will withstand its close proximity to the kitchen.

Make occasional pieces lightweight – you’ll be more likely to move a coffee table out of the way for a yoga session if it’s easy to lift. One of the simplest updates for a living room that can work in many guises all day long is a pouffe or footstool, such as the Bobbin. Pop a tray on it for a quick snack, prop your feet up after a long day, use for a quick tidy-up thanks to its hidden storage, or pull it out as a casual extra seat.

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This is also useful because people tend to spend different amounts during different phases of their retirement – for example, a year spent travelling the world is likely to cost more than a year spent working part-time. You may also find your spending falls as you get older.

Why planning is important

It’s not enough to have savings, you also need a plan – and that’s why it’s a good idea to seek financial advice. It’s best to meet with your financial adviser regularly so they can look holistically at your situation and help you gauge what age you could retire, the lifestyle you could expect to have, and put a plan in place aiming to achieve your retirement goals.

Reaching retirement age is not an ending, it’s the start of a new chapter in life. Putting the right plan in place

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This month, WineTime’s Jon Atkinson steps outside the ‘classic’ European regions WITHIN THE WINE TRADE, the term ‘New World’ is broadly regarded as any wine-producing country or region outside of Europe essentially encompassing the southern hemisphere and North America.

However, legendary wine broadcaster Oz Clarke puts a different and arguably more pertinent spin on the matter: “New World is more a matter of winemaking philosophy than geography”. The implication is that outside of the classic European wine regions, winemakers are not bound by the constraints of rules laid down by AOP, DOP, other governing bodies that determine which grapes can be grown, where they can be grown, in what quantities, and any number of further regulations largely determined by tradition.

Whilst the majority of wines ‘badged’ as New World will undoubtedly come from outside of the classic European regions, there are areas within Europe where there is more flexibility. These largely come under the IGP (formerly Vin de Pays, Vino de la Tierra, etc.) banner, where greater experimentation in terms of choice of grape varieties and winemaking techniques is allowed.

Wandering down the wine aisle in pretty much any supermarket, you could be forgiven for thinking that the New World, Australia in particular, was responsible for the vast majority of wine produced.

However, France, Italy and Spain all produce significantly more wine than any one country in the southern hemisphere. This begs the question as to why New World wines have become so fashionable.

One theory is that varietal labelling makes them easier to understand.

Another is that their largely straightforward, accessible, fruit-driven style makes for easier and/or less formal drinking. Whatever the reason, they are undoubtedly hugely popular and will continue to be so.

South Africa is a little different to the rest of the southern hemisphere – with more than 400 years of winemaking heritage, its winemakers have been known to feel a sense of indignation at being lumped in with the ‘Johnny-come-latelies’ of Australasia and South America.

Indeed, many Cape wines seem to encompass a more elegant style that sits in between the classical European ‘model’ and the more fruitforward style we have come to expect from Australia, California et al.

Viña Las Perdices Mendoza Albariño Reserve 2020 Albariño has rapidly established itself as one of the more popular white varieties – delicious to drink as an aperitif and fantastic when paired with seafood. It’s believed to have originated from northern Portugal, where it is known as Alvarinho, but it is over the border in the Rías Baixas region of Galicia that it has really come into its own. This excellent example comes from somewhat further afield – Argentina to be precise. The Muñoz brothers at Viña Las Perdices in the highly regarded Agrelo sub-zone of Mendoza grow a bewilderingly wide range of varieties, any number of which I’d have been happy to feature here. This, however, is a superb example; crisp and fresh, yet rich with a delicate peach character. £14.95

Valle Secreto ‘First Edition’ Cachapoal Carmenère 2019 Established as recently as 2007 by two Chilean businessmen who share a love of wine. The pair are committed to producing the best possible product in the upper reaches of the Cachapoal Valley – some 130km south of Santiago. This is a wonderful Carmenère, a grape originally from Bordeaux, stylistically somewhere in between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which up until relatively recently was believed to have become extinct. This bottle confirms that it is alive and well and positively flourishing in Chile. £14.50

Outnumbered Wairarapa Pinot Gris 2021 A wonderfully rich and luscious yet dry white that has aromas of pear and spice with a honeyed edge. The palate is soft and well-rounded with stone fruit and quince character. Grown in the north of Wairarapa on the North Island, this is terrific! Made

by Matahiwi Estate, it is one of many wines which ably demonstrates that New Zealand has much more to offer than just Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Gris is a late harvested version of Pinot Grigio and although genetically the same, the two ‘styles’ are definitely distinct; personally, I find ‘Gris’ far more interesting, and whilst I believe the best examples are from Alsace in France, this is an excellent introduction. £11.50

Mount Vernon Simonsberg-Paarl Malbec 2018 Mount Vernon is the jewel in the crown of Gravel Junction wines – run by John Hooper with his wife Deborah, the cellar master.

They are based at Klapmuts – a small town at the foot of a hill with the same name which sits in between the WOs of Paarl and Stellenbosch. Despite its increasing popularity in the UK and USA, Malbec is still unusual in South Africa. Matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, this is deep, magenta with an enticing ripe berry nose packed with mulberry and blackberry followed by attractive earthy and oaky notes. Deep, rich and full in the mouth where chocolate and ripe plum add to the complexity of ever-developing flavours. £10.99

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Welcome to All the Shapes Tile & Co. A Future Conscious Space.

A cutting-edge, eco-friendly hub for material innovation has opened in the heart of Liverpool ALL THE SHAPES TILE & CO and Holloways of Ludlow’s city centre showroom offers a new, exciting architecture design destination for the North West and is at the forefront of the sustainable design movement.

It provides designers, architects, specifiers and the public with a unique resource centre to find materials, products and finishes for their design projects or homes.

All the Shapes partners with and promotes materials manufacturers which set high standards for energy efficiency within their own operations. These include brands offering surfaces, furniture, and space-enhancing solutions.

It also offers contemporary porcelain and ceramic tile specifications with 100s of designs on offer, including many exclusives from some of the world’s most dynamic manufacturers.

The designs and styles are endless – neutral and bold colours, luxury marbles, slates, limestones, terrazzo, granites, 3D shapes, metallics, patterns, fabric and wood effects.

Whether for commercial or high-end residential projects, All the Shapes’ knowledgeable team of architectural consultants can help specify the right products to match any design brief.

The company is working in a cooperative with Holloways of Ludlow at its new Liverpool showroom to bring the latest in porcelain and ceramic tiles together alongside the most cutting-edge lighting and furniture pieces – all under one roof.

Since 1985, Holloways of Ludlow has been supplying lighting and furniture to projects across the world and has the largest selection of quality decorative lighting in the UK, with over 300 brands available.

Alongside this, it also stocks more than 70 of the most iconic names in furniture and design.

James Lambert, director of All the Shapes Tile & Co., says: “We will be working with many different types of clients on everything from

small residential projects to large commercial schemes. Our services are tailored to meet our client’s requirements and our team has more than 30 years of experience.

“This is a unique concept for Liverpool and the perfect time for us to launch given the major developments currently underway across the city region.

“We want to stand out from our competition and will be constantly updating the showroom with the latest tile collections, sustainable materials and luxury collections from our suppliers.”

All the shapes is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and appointment only on Saturdays. To book an appointment, email info@atstiles.com, call 0151 318 0569, or visit www.atstiles.com

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INAUGURAL WELLNESS EVENT AIMING TO BE CATALYST IN CITY HEALTH DRIVE Wellness In The City will feature exhibitions, masterclasses & live speaker sessions A GROUP OF EXPERIENCED and passionate wellbeing practitioners have come together to create a unique event in Liverpool this autumn.

Wellness In The City, which is set to take place on 7 October at The Spine in Paddington Village, is aiming to educate and raise awareness of all the options available in the Merseyside wellness arena.

The project has in part been driven by the city’s poor standing in the health league tables over the recent decades and founder Clare Ellis believes the event is just the start for companies, organisations, and the general public to become better informed about accessible options for creating and maintaining future wellbeing.

Organisers have gathered wellbeing experts from across Merseyside and beyond to create a day full of insights, inspiration and interactive experiences.

With exhibitions, masterclasses and live speaker sessions, attendees will be able to learn from the experts themselves on how to take

charge of their mental, physical, environmental, spiritual, and financial wellbeing.

Clare says: “My colleagues and I had this vision during the height of the pandemic of bringing together the full range of wellness options in the Liverpool region under one roof.

“We’ll be working with providers across the industry, hosting a day-long event at The Spine, educating, inspiring and raising awareness of what is available.

“We strongly believe there is a personal and corporate responsibility to drive sickness levels downwards in Liverpool and across the wider Merseyside region and we know we are well placed to make an impactful start on that.”

Clare’s partners in the project include Rachel Riches, Margaret Bell, and Claire Morton, a well-known multidisciplinary wellbeing specialist.

PAUL CROWLEY & CO STRENGTHENS PERSONAL INJURY DEPARTMENT FAMILY-RUN STONE SPECIALISTS TO LAUNCH TABLE DESIGN SERVICE TAVOLO by Ferry & Sons will offer one-off pieces made to order ESTABLISHED STONE SPECIALISTS FERRY & SONS has announced the creation of a new bespoke table design service.

TAVOLO by Ferry & Sons will offer complete customisation on each piece – with customers able to choose from a range of materials including granite, marble and quartz.

As part of a new partnership with a local steel fabricator, clients will also be able to design the base of their table and pick from a variety of colours.

Ferry & Sons decided to launch TAVOLO in response to a surge in enquires over the last 12 months for bespoke coffee and dining tables.

Launched by Tony Ferry Snr, who started in the stone industry in 1969, Ferry & Sons is based on Long Lane, Aintree.

Tony Snr became self-employed in the mid ’80s and was soon joined in the business by his eldest son Tony Jnr, before his youngest son Michael came on board with the firm.

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Liverpool law firm adds experienced solicitor Yvonne Rogers to its expanding team FOLLOWING RECENT ADDITIONS to its family and conveyancing teams, Paul Crowley & Co solicitors is delighted to announce it has strengthened its personal injury team with the appointment of solicitor Yvonne Rogers.

Yvonne brings a wealth of experience to the long established Liverpool-based law firm, covering a wide range of personal injury cases including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and slips, trips and falls. Yvonne has also dealt with cases of historic abuse and criminal injury claims.

For many people, contacting a solicitor following a personal injury can be a daunting prospect, and Yvonne says “it is important for a client to have complete confidence in their solicitor during such a difficult time”. Her friendly and approachable manner very quickly puts her clients at ease and she will be there to help guide and support them every step of the way to ensure they achieve the best outcome.

Paul Lowry, director and head of personal injury, adds: “We are pleased to welcome Yvonne to our personal injury department, with Yvonne’s vast knowledge and experience I am confident she will be a valuable asset to the team.”

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Saturday 10 September

BENIDORM BINGO, Murphy’s Gin Distillery Linda Gold’s FunnyBoyz is hosting the eclectic gin-themed Benidorm bingo night where attendees can win mega cash prizes while enjoying hilarious and exciting performances from talented drag queens.

This one-off special event inside a gin distillery, which runs from 7pm to 11pm, will also feature a big spin-the-wheel game where you can win £250!

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ULTIMATE BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH, Revolución de Cuba Legendary performer Linda Gold and glamour icon Dys Alexia are hosting an Ultimate

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ABBA TRIBUTE & DRAG CABARET, Blundell Supper Club A treat for ABBA die-hards and drag fans alike as the UK’s number one ABBA tribute comes to Liverpool supported by the FunnyBoyz drag queens who will perform incredible cabaret and comedy from 7pm to 11pm.

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The US queen is being flown across the Atlantic by the FunnyBoyz to entertain crowds during a bottomless brunch on 1 October and on separate showings at 3pm and 6pm on 2 October alongside its own star performers.

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ITV’S KYLIE MINOGUE & FUNNYBOYZ BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH, Blundell Supper Club An extravagant bottomless brunch with Sammy J from ITV’s ‘Starstruck/Stars in their Eyes’ performing as Kylie Minogue alongside riotous drag cabaret from the FunnyBoyz.

Revellers can expect all-out fun and entertainment from the Kylie tribute and drag performers as they simply love to entertain with hilarious lip syncs and games aplenty.

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Fashionably late Heather Marsh shines the spotlight on hydrangeas – a real late summer showstopper WITH THE KIDS BACK AT SCHOOL and our gardens looking exhausted after a long hot summer, you’d be forgiven for thinking that was it for another year. But nature always seems to have a way of pulling through and there are plenty of plants which will put on a show just when you think it’s all over. None more so than those late summer showstoppers – the hydrangeas. Now I know a lot of you may consider them dated, even kitsch, reminiscent of bungalows front gardens by the sea, but I think that’s a bit unfair and anyway, I’ve no time for horticultural snobbery.

Big and bold, hydrangeas come in all shades of pink, blue and white, and their fabulously long-lasting flower heads look stunning grown in borders or containers. The climbing varieties are fantastic to clothe a north-facing wall or even as a cut flower.

The name hydrangea comes from the Greek ‘hydor’, meaning water, and ‘angos’, meaning jar or vessel. So unsurpingsly, they do like a drink and can be quite a thirsty plant. I recommend growing them in semi-shade, although they can tolerate the sun as long as the soil isn’t too dry. However, this year when it got very warm, some of my wellestablished hydrangeas did start to wilt in what I consider to be a shady part of the garden. Thankfully, a good soaking with a bowl of spent washing up water soon restored them to their floral glory.

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types you’ll easily recognise – mopheads, probably most grown with big global shaped flower heads, and lacecaps, the more delicate and frothier of the two. Hydrangeas are a hardy sort and will grow in most any soil type. Having said that, the colour of the hydrangea all depends on the mineral content of your soil. My mum used to say if you wanted to keep the blue varieties that beautiful shade, be certain to dig a handful of rusty nails in when planting. I’m very dubious about

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this method and can’t say it works, so please don’t hold me accountable if it doesn’t! Far better, I would say, is to get a soil tester kit and find out your soil’s pH balance as this is really what determines the colour. Fertiliser low in phosphorus and high in potassium will give you a blue colour – as will growing your plant in peat-free ericaceous compost and watering with rainwater only. It’s quite a complex business and I would be inclined to just see what happens! However, if you are unable to keep the colour you want after one season, dig the hydrangeas up and plant them in containers where with the correct pH compost, they will thrive. If you don’t want any bother whatsoever and low maintenance is key – go for a white hydrangea.

White flowering varieties do not retain the pH and so are completely unaffected by the type of soil they are grown in.

What to pick? Oh my goodness... I hope you’ve plenty of room as you’re spoilt for choice! If you have the space in your garden, I’d start with the larger more traditional-looking mopheads like hydrangea macrophylla ‘King George’, a gorgeous deep pink beauty. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ayesha’ is another mophead with florets of lavender flowerheads that last for weeks and weeks. Hydrangea arborescens ‘Strong Annabelle’ meanwhile, has huge white flower heads – quite literally the size of footballs.

Now for the lacecaps, and one that appears delicate but is in fact very hardy is hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ – a pretty pale pink stunner. I have to recommend a blue variety as well, and hydrangea serrata ‘Bluebird’ is beautiful with this lacecap having the added bonus of rich autumn foliage. However, if I had to choose just a single hydrangea it would have to be one I’ve only just recently discovered and was blown away by – hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’. This panicle variety is nothing short of breathtaking. Its large conical flowerheads that fade from cream turning to a blush pink are simply spectacular. Other pandiculates I love are ‘Vanilla Fraise’, ‘Confetti’ and ‘Magical Moonlight’ – beautiful by name and by nature! For containers, consider smaller more compact varieties like H.Serrata, H.Belladonna or the delicious sounding H.Blueberry Cheesecake.

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James Winters, who founded M-Tech Electrical in 2009, launched the SMILE Project (Support Mission in Liverpool Education) in conjunction with Big Trust in 2016. The initiative supports five to 11-year-olds at schools in low-income areas.

James wants SMILE to eventually work with every school in the city and recently ran a health and wellbeing workshop for 500 children at St. Monica’s Primary School in Bootle alongside Liverpool Football Club.

He also completed the Three Peaks Challenge – climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) within 24 hours – to raise money for SMILE. James is now in the process of organising a charity golf day with business leaders and prominent city

figures to drive further funding, as well as planning to cycle the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in its entirety.

James says: “We want to raise money to help primary school parents in the run-up to Christmas. People will already be wondering how they are going to raise funds as they come up against the ‘heat or eat’ crisis.

“I think it is only going to become more apparent when the weather changes and people begin using more gas and electricity. SMILE wants to have a pot of money available to step in and help.

“We are working closely with primary schools to assist with breakfast clubs, packed lunches and after-school opportunities to take some pressure off parents. Hopefully, they can then put that money towards these extortionate heating costs.”

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M-Tech supplies electrical products and support services to a variety of corporate organisations across the region, including Liverpool ONE. The Bootle-based company started out delivering domestic electric installation support services but has evolved to work with large-scale private sector organisations.

James now wants to give back to his beloved Liverpool by offering more school leavers the opportunity of an apprenticeship with M-Tech and estimates the firm has taken on more than 30 young people since its launch.

James adds: “I’ve just taken another young man on called Oliver. He got his GCSE results last week!

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MERSEYSIDE FIRMS GIVE BACKING TO ALEXANDERARNOLD CHARITY DRIVE Football For Change initiative launched in 2020 to support disadvantaged young people A TRIO OF MERSEYSIDE-BASED businesses have lent their support to a social mobility campaign launched by Liverpool FC star Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.

Legacie Developments, DAM Health and Carpenters have signed up as sponsors of Football For Change (FFC) ahead of the initiative’s forthcoming fundraising gala taking place in Manchester on 22 September.

FFC was launched by Alexander-Arnold and Carragher alongside sports stars Conor Coady and Gary Neville in 2020 to support young people facing social and economic disadvantages.

The initiative focuses on NEET (not in education, employment or training) young people by helping them into further education and employment. Working in partnership with the Communities Foundation for Lancashire

Donna Scully, director at Carpenters Group

and Merseyside, it has already started to support projects on Merseyside with grants.

Construction firm Legacie Developments, private healthcare company DAM Health and insurance and legal services provider Carpenters will sponsor the gala event taking place at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester later this month.

The event, hosted by Vernon Kay, will include a headline performance from Noel Gallagher and The High Flying Birds. The first FFC gala, which took place in Liverpool last November, was attended by Sir Rod Stewart and raised £250,000.

Donna Scully, director at Carpenters Group, says: “Too many young people in the North West face challenges like no other and that’s why we’re backing Football For Change to help them build better futures.”

John Morley, founder and chief executive of Legacie Developments, adds: “Everyone at Legacie is proud to support Football For Change, it is needed now more than ever.

“Education and up-skilling can transform lives and that’s what this is all about. We’re pleased to back this initiative which will help fund projects to help young people in the communities that are most in need.”

LIVERPOOL’S DAM HEALTH ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION DOWN UNDER Medical diagnostic firm to open hubs in Australia and New Zealand LIVERPOOL-HEADQUARTERED medical diagnostic firm DAM Health has announced a significant expansion into Australia and New Zealand.

DAM, which has more than 60 clinics in the UK and centres in both Spain and Mexico, will open diagnostic hubs in the two countries and support hospitals with medical supplies and equipment.

The company is also set to expand its services to include health screening and medicals, DNA testing and early prostate cancer testing.

The move comes after a period of unprecedented growth for DAM which has seen the business expand to over 1,000 staff, 12 operational laboratories and more than 100 clinics worldwide.

Liam Spence, director of people and

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DAM Health’s Professor Frank Joseph with Liam Spence

marketing at DAM Health, says: “The expansion into Australia and New Zealand is a significant move for us.

“We have established the DAM Health brand in the UK, Spain and Mexico and are excited to do the same in Australasia.

“The move gives DAM Health a foothold in another major continent, allowing us to continue improving the quality of life for patients and customers and provide life-saving

medical supplies to those in need.

“The opening of diagnostic hubs in major cities in Australia and New Zealand will also allow us to detect viruses and disease as early as possible while offering proactive, roundthe-clock medical care.”

DAM Health has 62 clinics across the UK including sites in Manchester, Liverpool, Essex, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and London.

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