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Hope Street Annual
Festival 2011
IT was yet
another successful Hope Street Festival took place on Sunday, 18
September 2011. The whole street was closed to traffic and was
teeming with people enjoying themselves in the fine weather, as
they perused the many stalls, commercial and charities, selling
a variety of goods and services, from jewellery and
knick-knacks, soaps and cosmetics, flowers and plants to face
painting and hairdressing. A bewildering choice of foods and
drinks were on offer. Stalls crammed with goodies, from cakes,
candies and sweets to delicious cheeses and traditional breads
tempted us, whilst inviting meals of various ethnic origins
assailed the nostrils, included catering by restaurants and bars
on Hope Street and in abutting roads. Street entertainers
including, ‘revolting’ children in a parade, and
musicians; bands, groups and individuals including one on the
balcony of the Philharmonic pub, all helped entertain the crowd
.An animated statue intrigued small children, and a juggler
deftly whirled her baton, whilst, by the suitcases artwork, a
group of actors held an amusing animal’s picnic. Nearby a singer
serenaded from a stage. Entranced children tucked into an old
fashioned bed, were read a bedtime story by a young lady,
suitably attired in old world nightwear. There were children’s
rides including a circuit of vehicles, and spinning teacups
which pleased the little ones, whilst in the grounds of
Blackburne House, other amusements and games were offered for
those a little older. Inside the house was an array of crafts
for sale, all very intriguing. Plus other items we were unable
to catch. The whole atmosphere was great and pleasantly relaxed.
Hopefully the fair provided an income boost and welcome
publicity for the participants, many of whom were from Liverpool
and the North West. It was a really good experience as usual.
Here’s to next year.
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