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  • Everton & Anfield Without a Library: Why the Fight to Reopen Breck Road Matters More Than Ever

    Everton & Anfield Without a Library: Why the Fight to Reopen Breck Road Matters More Than Ever

    Eight months after the closure of Breck Road Library, residents in Everton and Anfield are still without a vital community resource. As campaigners push for its return, concerns grow over access to services, the future of Breck Road, and the wider impact on the local community. Discover why this fight is about more than just…

    Alison Little

    12.06.2026
    Arts and Culture, Liverpool, Politics, Feminism & History
    Anfield library campaign, Breck Road Library Closure, community spaces Merseyside, Everton Liverpool community, Liverpool libraries crisis
  • Wedding Gifts… Oh What to Choose!

    Wedding Gifts… Oh What to Choose!

    Struggling to choose the perfect wedding gift? From practical ideas to thoughtful, unique options, this guide helps you find something meaningful for every couple—whatever their lifestyle, budget, or stage of life.

    Alison Little

    09.06.2026
    Entertainment & Media, Lifestyle
    budget wedding gifts, eco friendly wedding gifts, gifts for couples, modern wedding ideas, thoughtful gifts, unique wedding presents, wedding gift guide, wedding gift ideas, Wedding Gifts, wedding registry tips
  • The Ultimate Summer Running Kit Bag: Essential Gear for Hot Weather Runs

    The Ultimate Summer Running Kit Bag: Essential Gear for Hot Weather Runs

    Stay cool and run strong this summer with the ultimate running kit bag. From lightweight shorts and breathable trainers to hydration essentials and sun protection, discover the must-have gear to help you beat the heat and enjoy every mile.

    Alison Little

    05.06.2026
    Running and the Great Outdoors
    best running shoes, fitness and running, hot weather running, hydration for runners, running essentials, running gear, running kit, running tips summer, summer running, trail running gear
  • May Newsletter | Alison Little

    May Newsletter | Alison Little

    Explore May on alisonlittle.blog—featuring powerful fiction on trauma and survival, insights into building a daily Procreate sketching habit, contemporary sculpture confronting violence, and inspiring walks and coastal runs across Lancashire and Merseyside.

    Alison Little

    29.05.2026
    Arts and Culture, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Liverpool, Politics, Feminism & History, Travel
    Art and Creativity, Coastal running, Contemporary Art, Digital Art Practice, Lancashire Outdoors, Mental Health Writing, Merseyside, Procreate Art, Trauma and Recovery, UK Walking Routes
  • May Morris: Crafting a Legacy Exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight

    May Morris: Crafting a Legacy Exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight

    Discover the remarkable story of May Morris at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight. This beautifully curated exhibition explores her legacy as a pioneering designer of the Arts and Crafts Movement, while also uncovering the fascinating personal and artistic connections of the Pre-Raphaelite circle—including the relationship between Jane Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.…

    Alison Little

    29.05.2026
    Arts and Culture, Liverpool, Politics, Feminism & History
    adyLeverArtGallery, ArtsAndCraftsMovement, BritishArtHistory, CraftingALegacy, DanteGabrielRossetti, JaneMorris, MayMorris, PortSunlight, PreRaphaelite, WilliamMorris
  • From Iron Men to Seaside: A Coastal Run to Southport

    From Iron Men to Seaside: A Coastal Run to Southport

    From iron statues standing silently in the sand to the quiet shelter of pine forests and wide, open coastline, this two-part run from Waterloo to Southport is a journey through constantly changing landscapes. Split into stages between Waterloo and Formby, then on to Southport, the route blends urban edges, historic remnants, and natural beauty into…

    Alison Little

    22.05.2026
    Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Liverpool
    Coastal running, Crosby Beach, Formby pinewoods, Liverpool running routes, Long distance running, Merseyside Coast, North West Coastal Path, Trail running UK, UK coastal walks, Waterloo to Southport
  • A Family-Friendly Walk Up Pendle Hill from Barley

    A Family-Friendly Walk Up Pendle Hill from Barley

    Discover a family-friendly route up Pendle Hill from the village of Barley. This short but steep walk offers stunning views, well-marked paths, and practical tips for hiking with kids and dogs—perfect for a rewarding half-day adventure in Lancashire.

    Alison Little

    15.05.2026
    Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Travel, Uncategorized
    Barley Village, Dog Friendly Walks, Family Walks, Lancashire Walks, Outdoor Adventures, Pendle Hill, Pennine Walks, UK Hiking, Weekend Walks
  • Daily Digital Sketching in 2026: How a Simple Creative Habit Became a Powerful Artistic Practice

    Daily Digital Sketching in 2026: How a Simple Creative Habit Became a Powerful Artistic Practice

    Build a consistent creative habit with daily digital sketching in Procreate. This article explores how shifting to weekly themes—like crushed cans, cats, and food packaging—can boost creativity, sharpen observation skills, and turn everyday objects into compelling art. Perfect for artists looking for inspiration and structure in their practice.

    Alison Little

    12.05.2026
    Arts and Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
    #ArtInspiration, #CreativeHabit, #DailySketching, #DigitalArt, #Illustration, #InfinitePainter, #SketchingPractice, #StillLifeArt, #UrbanTextures, #VisualStorytelling
  • Invasion: confronting violence through sculptural form

    Invasion: confronting violence through sculptural form

    Invasion, the first work in the SV: Sex by Violence series, is a stark and unflinching sculptural response to sexual violence. Using abrasive, industrial materials to evoke the body under assault, the piece confronts viewers with a visceral depiction of resistance, trauma and physical violation. Originally exhibited at Zauhouse Gallery in 2018, it remains a…

    Alison Little

    12.05.2026
    Arts and Culture, Politics, Feminism & History
    Art Exhibition, Body Politics, British Art, Contemporary Art, Feminist Art, Installation Art, Mixed Media Art, Sculpture, Sexual Violence Awareness, Trauma in Art
  • The Branded Hotel: A Story About Abuse, Power, and Institutional Failure

    The Branded Hotel: A Story About Abuse, Power, and Institutional Failure

    After a disorienting night in a hotel, Sal is left to confront the weight of past trauma and its lasting effects. This short story explores survival, bipolar disorder, and the complex ways people cope in the aftermath of abuse.

    Alison Little

    08.05.2026
    Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Politics, Feminism & History
    AbuseSurvivor, ContemporaryFiction, DarkFiction, MentalHealthAwareness, PowerAndControl, PsychologicalFiction, ShortStory, SurvivalStory, TraumaRecovery, WomensFiction
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