Liverpool News
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Liverpool News
Liverpool Cathedral Announces New Collaboration With Internationally Renowned Artist
A new exhibition, which is made up of four installations by acclaimed sculptor and artist, Peter Walker, is set to be unveiled at Liverpool Cathedral this month. ‘Being Human’, which is free to attend, launches on 27 July and runs until 30 August. As part of a two-year programme of events, exhibitions and artworks leading up to the iconic building’s 100th anniversary, which falls in 2024, the latest collaboration between Liverpool Cathedral and the renowned artist explores…
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Liverpool News
YMCA Together Launch New Podcast To Bring Hope To Those Experiencing Challenging Times
Service users at one of Liverpool’s longest running charity organisations YMCA Together are launching a new podcast in a bid to give hope to those who may be struggling. ‘Who’s On YMCA’ will feature stories from a number of individuals who are now on the road to recovery, having lived with homelessness or substance misuse. Special guests from local providers that offer support in the Liverpool City Region will also be on hand to offer insight and advice…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Tate Liverpool Joins UK’s Largest Ever Showcase of Disabled Artists
On 2 July, Tate Liverpool will join 29 museums and galleries across the UK to host We Are Invisible We Are Visible (WAIWAV), presented by DASH, the disabled-led visual arts organisation. Alistair Gentry will be creating work in the galleries modifying reproductions of pictures in the Tate collection to highlight the absence of representation of the disabled population within art. Titled 25% Rectification, Gentry’s intervention references the fact that nearly a quarter of people in…
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Liverpool News
The Best 2022 Summer Plans In Liverpool
Summer 2022 has arrived, and Liverpool will be hosting many outdoor and indoor activities for you to enjoy the weather and the free time while you enjoy your holidays. Whether you’re looking to dance to the rhythm of electronic music, take a walking tour around the city or get to know the cultural activities in town, keep this guide on your browser favourites so you don’t miss any key dates. Music Festivals Liverpool is one…
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Art Exhibitions in Liverpool
Pop-up Artist Exhibition: Make Thread Collaborates With Liverpool’s Most Iconic Artists
Make Thread has recently collaborated with Liverpool’s most iconic artists such as Neil Keating, John Culshaw, Jazz Stan, and May Illustrates to make their art into sustainable fashion. So, to celebrate this collaboration, they have launched an exclusive pop-up shop and art exhibition in 92 Degrees cafe where the designs will be available to buy. ARTISTS! Neil Keating, Jazz Stan, John Culshaw & May Illustrates. The iconic artists have provided us with art across our…
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Liverpool News
How To Make The Most Out Of A Weekend In Liverpool
Liverpool is more than a great night out; it is a fantastic weekend away. The city is becoming one of the most popular destinations in the country for a quick break because there is so much to see and do. With some careful planning and a curated list of places to go, you can squeeze a lot of action into your weekend in Liverpool. Sports, theatre, history, dancing, and dining; this town has it all.…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Laros Announces Mossley Hill Expansion
Providing Liverpool and Manchester with authentic Greek cuisine, Laros has announced its expansion into Mossley Hill. Opening this summer, in the heart of South Liverpool, Laros’ Mossley Hill venue will be open everyday from 10am serving pastries and coffee, with its authentic Greek menu including popular gyros, souvlaki and fresh Greek salads being served and delivered from 11.30am until 10pm. Renowned for being the first of its kind, Laros is a hybrid between a restaurant and takeaway, with beautiful interiors…
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Liverpool News
Delifonseca Encourages Younger Generation To Work In Hospitality As The Industry Hits Record Staffing Shortage
The proprietor of Delifonseca Dockside is calling on the city’s young people to consider a career in hospitality as the industry continues to struggle to recruit following the pandemic. Candice Fonseca, who opened the award-winning Brunswick restaurant and deli back in 2010, said it has never been more difficult to find new staff and that venues like hers are in desperate need of options to overcome a noticeable lack of potential candidates. It’s been reported…
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Liverpool News
‘Little Amal’ Giant Puppet Set To Visit Liverpool During World Refugee Week
Little Amal is set to journey through England, visiting Liverpool along the way, during World Refugee Week, from 19 – 27 June 2022, to meet new friends and share a message of hope. Following her now celebrated 8,000km journey from the border of Syria and Turkey, Little Amal, a 3.5 metre puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian girl refugee, has become an international symbol of human rights. She has come to represent the millions of refugee children…
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Liverpool News
The Brink Welcomes New Café Manager As City Shows Its Continued Support Since Reopening
Liverpool’s trailblazing dry bar The Brink has appointed a new café manager following its reopening. Lucy McLachlan joins the Parr Street venue following 15 years within the city’s hospitality industry, as well as assisting in theatre set designs across Europe and art departments of BBC dramas. In her new role, she will now oversee the day to day running of the much-loved café, which closed its doors in 2020 due to the financial impact of…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Celebrate The Queens Jubilee & Half Term With Mersey Ferries
Mersey Ferries has announced a fun packed week of activity to celebrate Half Term and the Platinum Jubilee weekend in honour of The Queen’s historic 70-year reign. In 1977, The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited Mersey Ferries as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations. The royal couple, pictured with Captain James McWilliam, took a cruise along the River Mersey on the ferry and were treated to breath-taking views of the Liverpool and…
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Liverpool News
Behind The Scenes At YMCA’s Dutch Farm – The Project Bringing Hope To Merseyside
From the moment you walk through the gates of Dutch Farm, you get an overwhelming sense of community, pride and belonging. Established by YMCA Together in 2011 in the South Liverpool suburbs, the project uses the power of nature to engage people experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, problematic substance use and challenging mental health issues. It’s a place of tranquillity, reflection, creativity, and somewhere for individuals to enhance their skill set while creating friendships and supporting mental health and…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Pizza Punks Is Set To Open In Liverpool Later This Year
The unlimited-topping, San Franciscan sourdough pizza brand, Pizza Punks has confirmed it will open its seventh UK restaurant in Liverpool this September. Opening in the heart of the city on Bold Street, Pizza Punks Liverpool will join the brand’s other restaurant locations across the UK, including Glasgow, Belfast, Leicester and the latest opening Durham. The new 170-cover restaurant will be the largest Pizza Punks site in the UK, with a new grab and go kiosk…
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Liverpool News
The Latest Developments That Are Set to Transform Liverpool
Liverpool is a city that looks unrecognisable compared to two decades ago. With several regeneration projects, many of which were fuelled by the city’s European Capital of Culture status, this is a place that has become a powerhouse. Developments like Liverpool ONE have transformed the city into what it is today. Our wonderful hometown is on the up and continues to be a fantastic place to live, work, study and have fun. More work is…
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Football
Liverpool FC Paris Fan Zone For Champions League Final Confirmed
It has been confirmed that there will be a Liverpool FC Paris Fan Zone for the Champions League Final. Fans will be able to gather and soak up the matchday atmosphere together ahead of the big game. Liverpool have been working with French authorities and it is now official that there will be a fan zone on Saturday, 28 May at Cours de Vincennes, Paris. The fan zone will be open between 1pm – 5.30pm.…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Martins Bank Building Is Being Used For First Time As A Brasserie & Bar At Taste Liverpool Drink Bordeaux
One of the UK’s most iconic buildings, Martins Bank Building, will open its hallowed doors during Taste Liverpool Drink Bordeaux over the jubilee weekend. Chef Patron of The Art School Paul Askew and Bordeaux Wines are partnering to curate a unique experience for the extended bank holiday – Bordeaux Bar A Vin. Martins Bank Building is a Grade II listed building situated on 4 Water Street which opened in 1932, a marvel of interwar classical…
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Liverpool News
SEVEN BRO7HERS Brewing Co To Open Its Doors In Liverpool This Month
SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO is opening its brand-new beerhouse in the heart of Liverpool City Centre this month. The much-awaited beerhouse will finally open its Wolstenholme Square doors for a soft opening on the 27 May following more than six months of delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nestled on Parr Street, the bar will host on tap the brewery’s popular family of beers and beer specials, as well as offering a menu of hearty, delicious…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool FC Parade Will Happen On 29 May: Full Details & Parade Route
A Liverpool FC parade will take place in the city on Sunday 29 May, from 4pm. The Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson had already invited the club to take part in a victory parade in preparation for the potential outcome of the season, but following last Saturday’s Wembley win, this has been extended to include the FA Cup. The club has officially accepted the offer so it’s all systems go for the parade at 4pm…
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Liverpool News
Brazilica Festival’s Legendary Carnival Returns In August
Liverpool will host Britain’s biggest Brazilian-style carnival this summer as the much-loved Brazilica Festival returns with a spectacular street parade on Saturday 6 August. Brazilica is the UK’s largest celebration of Brazilian culture. The event is a dazzling array of music, colour and dance which first began in 2008 when Liverpool was awarded European Capital of Culture. A Rio-style carnival parade was organised to honour the title and it was such a success that it…
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Liverpool News
Will There Be A Liverpool Victory Parade After FA Cup Win?
Update: Liverpool FC will have a victory parade on Sunday 29 May. With Liverpool one trophy closer to a monumental quadruple, fans may get the chance to celebrate their successful season with a victory parade through the city. But an Liverpool victory parade depends on how the rest of the season pans out. Liverpool city council has confirmed that there will be a victory parade only if Liverpool win the Premier League or Champions League…
