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William Roscoe Esquire Walking Tour

A heritage walking tour around Liverpool City Centre celebrating the life of renowned writer and one of England’s first abolitionists, William Roscoe.

In 1802 Roscoe wrote The Butterfly’s Ball and The Grasshopper’s Feast for his son, Robert. King George III liked it so much, he had the poem set to music.

The walking tour will visit key parts of the city in relation to his work, including the former location of his father’s gardening business that inspired the 19-year-old to write the poem ‘Mount Pleasant,’ and the Walker Art Gallery that now houses his former collection of Italian art.

The tour begins at the Metropolitan Cathedral, Hope Street, and will finish at the Nelson monument, Exchange Flags. It will last around 2 hours.

Tickets can be purchased here

GOB Liverpool: Creatives Meetup

Gob is a super informal get-together to make more friends, connections & share a drink with other like-minded creatives.

Join them on Thursday 24th March to celebrate their first ever GOB event.

The main aim of the evening is to have a super laid-back evening to introduce ourselves, get to know you, and see what works best for any future events.

Chapters of Us is in the Baltic Triangle, just a 5-10 minute walk from the city centre. It’s wheelchair accessible, serves food and drink and is also dog-friendly.

Hilbre Island, Well-being Experience S...

These mindful walks to Hilbre island started in 2021. They are designed to be safe, enjoyable, slow paced and relaxed. This is not a hike.

Hilbre island in the Dee estuary, is a hidden spiritual gem of the North West of England, a stone’s throw from Liverpool, Manchester and only 3 hrs from London.

The island has been a spiritual place since the Dark Ages(Early Medieval). Named after St Hildeburgh an Anglo-Saxon saint, it became a place of pilgrimage after the ‘miracle of the sands’ in the 12th century. Since the Victorian era, it has been popular with all those keen to be in nature and take in the revitalising sea air.

In the context of the 21st century, Brene Brown, an American sociologist captures the island’s mystique in her book “Rising Strong” where she talks about spirituality, “Spirituality is recognising and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to one another by a power greater than us all, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and belonging. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning and purpose to our lives.”

Walking the island can be a spiritual experience where we can find solitude and mindfulness in nature. The Hilbre Wellness Walk is a gentle, slow-paced experience focused on listening to all of our senses. Most of all, it is a way to walk (and not “hike”) surrounded by nature and without expectation.

These experiences are all planned to start two hours after high water, which gives ample time to get there and back before the next high tide. This walk is for individuals capable of a three-hour moderate Sunday afternoon (7 km) walk, and you must be aware that is can be slippery and uneven underfoot on the island.

It will be necessary for all participants to wear sensible shoes, have access to waterproofs and have sufficient drinks and snacks during the experience (we do not supply these). The weather can be very changeable and if inclement the activity will be postponed or cut short at the discretion of the group leader.

Liverpool’s 2021 Year of Writing...

An event to bring writers, independent publishers, booksellers, partners, and communities, together to celebrate the Year of Writing and the official hand over to the Year of Spoken Word

Liverpool’s 2021 Year of Writing has been a celebration of writing in all its forms designed to discover new voices and publish new writing through a partnership of arts and cultural organisations, writers, artists, educators and businesses as part of an inclusive drive to improve literacy in the city.

Special Guest Appearance by acclaimed writer, Yvonne Battle Felton

Writing activities and workshops

Poetry workshops and games

Community Choir performances

Writers’ advice sessions

1:1 Literary Agent appointments

Live local author readings

The premier of the ‘It’s My Life Young’ person Writing Commissions 

Open Mic

FREE resources and giveaways.

Join in to celebrate creativity and look forward to the Year of Spoken Word and many new creative opportunities.

“The Year of writing has involved communities across the Liverpool City Region, inspiring them to get creative. It has worked with our many talented writers, offered commissions to new and up and coming writers, and provided a platform for expression and engagement, supporting wellbeing and combatting isolation.

Most of all it has been great fun, and we are proud that we have been able to play our part in support Liverpool’s drive to improve literacy across the city. We’re looking forward to seeing what The Year of Spoken word will bring the city’

Mike Morris, Chair of the Year of Writing and Co-Director of Writing on the Wall.

“The Liverpool Literacy Cycle was set up to support skills development in the city. I am delighted to report it has delivered creative engagement and opportunities across the city region and beyond given the reach of a growing online and social media presence. In 202o the Year of Reading was celebrated, this year the focus has been the Year of Writing and 2022 will be Liverpool Year of Spoken Word and performance. If you wish to engage with any of the forthcoming events or projects, check out the website and follow us on social media #LiverpoolSpeaks.”

Councillor Barbara Murray, Labour Councillor for Yew Tree Ward, Chair of Education and Skills Select Committee

‘This has been a year bursting with creativity. It has been a delight to see so many activities and opportunities for people to express themselves. The community and camaraderie between creatives has been inspiring and shown what can be achieved collectively. I am excited to see the work written throughout the year be performed and the new projects that will take place during the 2022 Year of Spoken Word, #LiverpoolSpeaks.’

John Maguire, Project Coordinator, #LiverpoolWrites, Creative Director of ArtsGroupie CIC.

You can find more information on the Liverpool Year of Writing at: 

https://www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/year-of-writing-2021/

If you would like a discussion about engagement, please contact: 

Project coordinator, John Maguire, info.2021@yearofwriting@gmail.com

 

Forest Bathing at Childwall Woods

Forest bathing is a health and wellness practice that derives from the Japanese term ‘shinrin yoku’ which means ‘bathing in the forest atmosphere’ using your senses.

The aim of forest bathing is to help you to slow down and connect to nature by awakening all of your senses. This increases your capacity to be fully present and enables feelings of relaxation and calmness. Research shows that Forest Bathing helps reduce stress, lowers cortisol levels, reduces blood pressure, lowers heart rate, improves concentration and stimulates creative thinking.

Where: Childwall Woods, Childwall Abbey Road, L16 0JW
Meeting Point: exact location confirmed after booking

What to bring?
It is important to come prepared for all weathers!
As it’s a slow-paced session it is important to wear a few warm layers of clothing, waterproof footwear, a drink to keep you hydrated and small snacks if you wish.
At times you may be invited to sit or lie on the ground so it can be helpful to bring a small mat/cushion/bin liner/bag to use for this.

Nordic Walking

Enjoy the beautiful grounds of Ness Botanic Gardens and learn a new skill with Nordic Walking courses.

Our experienced instructor will find the correct poles for your height and teach you the correct technique. It’s great fun, friendly and don’t worry about your fitness level as you can take it at your own pace. As you’re outdoors you’ll feel the powerful and calming effects of being in nature, excellent therapy for the mind.

There are 4 weekly sessions held each Wednesday from 2 February, 10.30am-12pm.

Nordic walking poles are provided.

Murder Mystery – The Final Act

It’s nearly Valentine’s Day in the city and almost a year to the day since the theatre doors closed to audiences due to the ‘accident’.

Artistic Director and playwright Sidney Sparks and his wife, Hollywood legend Scarlet Moon have one last shot to entertain the crowd, save their beloved theatre and their reputation. And they have quite an Act!

So Roll up! Roll up! Meet the delightful cast and crew of misfits and egos – take your seats to this explosive opening night – but will anyone actually tread the boards? Or is someone so desperate to stop this show they will do anything, even… kill!

On a night where more then just legs get broken. A night of melodrama. A night of unrequited love. A night of love triangles. A night of… Murder!

Theme: Comedy, parody, zany, carry-on-style.

The event is held Downstairs at the Everyman, 11 February, 7.30pm.

Twenty Two Voices – Knowsley Bor...

Twenty-two people, representing Knowsley’s rich and diverse local community, have come together to officially mark the start of Knowsley’s year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture 2022.

From sportspeople to artists, business leaders, young people and community champions these 22 individuals have been chosen to bring to life a specially created poem about Knowsley – written by performance poet Curtis Watt.

With rapper, beatboxer, actor, presenter, musician and more listed on his CV, Curtis is a great example of a local creative success story. Born in Kirkby and raised in Liverpool, Curtis has forged a successful career spanning various performance genres and gives much of his time to charitable endeavours and community projects in the region. His most recent collaboration with Knowsley and local company Adlib is yet another demonstration of his many talents.

As part of Knowsley’s year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture, Curtis was commissioned to work with the local community and write a poem about the place – its people, passions and cultural credentials. The result is a warm and witty poem which has been brought to life by 22 real voices from Knowsley, reflecting the many diverse communities, experiences and talents within the borough.

Curtis said: “As a local lad myself, it has been a real privilege to work with the local community on this project. My conversations have really helped to shape my understanding of Knowsley and hopefully allowed me to capture some of that warmth, humour and pride that is so clearly evident when you talk to people.

“I was delighted to be asked to be part of Knowsley’s celebrations as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture. I really hope that this year, and the many exciting things that are taking place, will encourage more people in Knowsley and further afield to experience culture and come together to celebrate this wonderful place. Maybe it will even spark some new creative passions too – which would be great.”

The poem – entitled Twenty Two Voices – has been launched to welcome people to Knowsley’s year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture. Aiming to give everyone a fun glimpse into the place, its history and its communities, it is hoped that the poem will help to encourage more people to engage with the events and special activities that will take place throughout the year.

Cllr Shelley Powell, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities & Neighbourhoods commented:

“The theme for our year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture is storytelling so this poem is a great way for us to highlight the richness of all the individual and collective stories that make up Knowsley. It’s hard to capture everything about a place and its people that have such character and depth, but I think Curtis has done an amazing job.

“I found it quite emotional when I first heard the poem, and I am sure that our residents and people across the region will love it!”

Fourteen year old April Beadman from Whiston was one of the 22 people chosen to be part of this project. She is an active member of Knowsley’s Youth Parliament and is particularly focussed on work to raise awareness and understanding of climate change. In addition to her school studies and work for the Youth Parliament she also volunteers in Knowsley and will be part of the team working on the Flower Show in 2022. A major highlight of Knowsley’s year as Borough of Culture. She said:

“When I was asked to be part of this project, I couldn’t believe it. I was so pleased to have been chosen and so grateful to have been given the opportunity to be part of this. Filming was so much fun and I am certain this will be something I will smile about for the rest of my life!”

Watch Twenty Two Voices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43NixMJPPoc

Liverpool Philharmonic Music Industry ...

Calling all young creatives, musicians and artists: join Liverpool Philharmonic for their annual Careers Fest, curated in partnership with LIMF Academy. The event is held in the Philharmonic Music Room.

This event offers young people the chance to learn more about careers in music, network with leading industry professionals and meet other like-minded young creatives. The day will include interactive and informative sessions on the range of options available, including performance, composition, conducting, production, management, technology, education, business, and health and wellbeing.

Featuring speakers from LIMF, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Ivors Academy, PRS For Music, and Ticketmaster, the day will include interactive and informative sessions, with live music at lunchtime followed by a hands on lighting and tech workshop in the auditorium.

Refreshments will be provided.

The Magic Wood: A Fire Garden by Walk ...

Over three evenings Court Farm Woods in Halewood will be transformed into an enchanted spectacle of light music and fiery woodland creatures.

Flame-lined paths, copper flowers that breathe fire, intricately carved flaming flower boxes, and scorching sculptural trees will transform the once familiar space into an outdoor gallery of wonder.

Visitors will be able to wander through the attractions or stand and watch the spectacle unfold, just close enough to feel the heat!

The Magic Wood: A Fire Garden by Walk the Plank will be unique to Halewood and will feature performances from Bring The Fire Project, harpist Rebecca Mills and a special family performance set in giant golden birdcage.

This is free event to attend but numbers are restricted so people will need to book tickets in advance.

Where and when will it take place?

The Magic Wood is happening in Court Farm Woods, Halewood, L26 6LD on the following dates.

Friday 21 January 2022, 5.00-8.00pm

Saturday 22 January 2022, 5.00-8.00pm

Sunday 23 January 2022, 5.00-8.00pm

Tickets will have an allocated entry time. Guests should ensure they arrive at the correct time to guarantee entrance. Given the staggered entry times there may be a short queue when you arrive.