Category: Education & Learning
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Making Christmas More Meaningful: Simple Traditions, Less Waste & Proper Family Time
If Christmas usually leaves you knee-deep in wrapping paper and family chaos, this guide is for you. Explore easy ways to make the season more meaningful — with homemade touches, thoughtful gifting, peaceful get-togethers and cosy winter outings the whole family can enjoy.
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Rivers of Poppies at Christ Church United Reformed Church, Port Sunlight: A Stunning Tribute of Remembrance
A breathtaking River of Poppies now cascades from the tower of Christ Church United Reformed Church in Port Sunlight. Created by local knitters, community groups, and Green Watch from Bromborough Fire Station, the installation honours those who served and sacrificed, symbolising remembrance, unity, and the enduring spirit of the village.
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Emma Jane Unsworth Opens Liverpool Literary Festival 2025 with “Slags” – A Bold, Bittersweet Dive into Sisterhood and Self-Discovery
Award-winning novelist Emma Jane Unsworth opened the Liverpool Literary Festival 2025 with a lively discussion of her new book Slags — a darkly funny, deeply moving story of sisterhood, growing up in 1990s Manchester, and rediscovering yourself at forty. Inspired by Unsworth’s own teenage diaries and Take That fandom, Slags blends humour and heartbreak across…
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“We’re Not Giving Up”: Breck Road Library Closure Sparks Outrage and Community Action in North Liverpool
Community anger is rising in North Liverpool after Liverpool City Council abruptly shut Breck Road Library “in the dead of night.” At a packed meeting at BNEC, Alt Valley’s Phil Keith vowed, “We’re not giving up,” as residents, campaigners, and political figures united to challenge the closure. With questions over legality, funding inequality, and the…
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Cage Fighter to Christian
Liverpool native Jason’s powerful recovery story takes readers on a raw and redemptive journey from childhood trauma, gang violence, and drug addiction to faith-based sobriety and healing. After decades of alcohol and cocaine abuse, Jason found purpose through Christ and now helps others overcome addiction. A true tale of transformation, resilience, and hope.
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The Old Library: Five Years On from Its £3.9m Restoration, a Community Landmark Thrives
Five years after its £3.9m restoration, the Old Library in Tuebrook has grown into a thriving community hub. Once a derelict Carnegie library at risk of collapse, it now offers childcare, workspace, events, gardens and services for local residents. Its transformation stands as one of Liverpool’s most successful heritage regeneration stories.
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ARMA Proposal: Abstract Bunny Rabbits Workshop Series at Bluecoat Gallery Courtyard, 2015
Artist Alison Little’s 2015 ARMA proposal for the Bluecoat Gallery Courtyard explored the theme of “Bunny Rabbits” through a series of abstract, hands-on art workshops. Each week introduced a new creative focus — from vinyl fabric bunny forms to feet painting, burrowing installations, and comic strip storytelling. Blending art, movement, and environmental awareness, the project…
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