An exciting new exhibit has come to Strawberry Field featuring a collection of art pieces using the microphone leads used by John Lennon during the recording of his seminal song, ‘Imagine,’ in 1971. The exhibition, named Lennon Wired, has been created by renowned pop artist, James Wilkinson, and will be displayed at the new visitor…
Renowned artist, Paul Curtis’ stunning mural of North Birkenhead legend, Charlie Landsborough, has been officially unveiled at a special ceremony in the town. The music legend topped a vote by local residents who were asked to choose a local hero that they wanted to see immortalised on the side of North Birkenhead Train Station. The…
Six of the most respected leaders in arts, culture, business, tourism and media have been appointed trustees of the charity behind the new Shakespeare North Playhouse set to open this summer in Knowsley. ACC Liverpool managing director Faye Dyer, creative consultant and inclusion champion Saphena Aziz of charity Curious Minds, and digital visionary Jon Corner,…
One of the most exciting children’s authors in the UK today and child mental health campaigner, Natalie Reeves-Billing, is spending 48-hours on a floating pedalo to raise funds and awareness to support child mental health. The author stepped aboard “Peggie the Pedalo” on May 9 – the official start of Mental Health Awareness Week –…
Iconic Liverpool-based visitor attraction Strawberry Field today unveils its Easter programme of family fun animation, with garden explorer tours, faith celebrations and a FREE Easter egg hunt – perfect for children and families alike. The site in Woolton, which was immortalised by John Lennon in The Beatles hit ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, will kick-start its Easter…
Liverpool-based tech firm Qbunk has announced key senior appointments, official partnerships with leading firms Halewood Artisan Spirits and Think Wine and the retention of all of its staff members this year. Providing a seamless table ordering experience, Qbunk has pivoted over the last 12 months to support the leisure and hospitality sector throughout the pandemic,…
Leading healthcare group, Expert TMS, based in Warrington, has unveiled a new brand identity, as it embarks on an ambitious expansion plan which includes the opening of two new clinics in Liverpool and Cardiff. The company will now be known as Optimise Healthcare Group – a rebrand to reflect the rapid expansion of service provision…
Gas, electrical and plumbing training experts HybridTec has announced an expansion at its 11,000 sq ft North Liverpool training centre, with the company increasing its offering further, with a new state-of-the-art 3,100 sq ft green academy. With this latest phase of growth taking HybridTec’s total investment in its facilities to £450,000, the training provider will…
Liverpool-based family-run business Algeos has strengthened its leadership team planning for the future, with new managing director Max Sheridan heading up the business, alongside product director Marc Cameron, operations manager Neil Smith and financial controller Jennifer Jackson. Upholding its 62-strong team and promoting 10 current employees in Q1, Max Sheridan who has over a decade’s…
A pioneering £110,000 fund has been launched to help children thrive as they grow up in North Birkenhead, through better opportunities for families to access vital services, including support with pregnancy and parenting, play, education, health, hobbies and job-hunting. Charities, community organisations and local groups are being invited to join forces to apply for grants…
