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Royal opening
for jewel in Liverpool's crown
LIVERPOOL'S Central Library
is going to get the royal seal of approval this month. HRH The
Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, will unveil a special plaque, marking
the official opening of the newly refurbished City gem on Monday, 23
September 2013.
The royal visitor will meet representatives from all organisations
that played a key role in the £50million restoration. This will be
followed by a tour of the building, including the new children's
area 'Discover', the stunning Picton Reading Room, the Oak
Room which houses the rare Audubon books, and the roof terrace which
has stunning views over the City Centre.
Leading the tour will be Liverpool's Head of Libraries Joyce Little.
It will be a double celebration for Joyce as it marks the official
opening of a project she has worked on since its inception more than
10 years ago, and her retirement from the City Council; 45 years
to the day she started.
Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said:- "Central Library is
one of the most significant and celebrated buildings in Liverpool
and we are delighted that Prince Edward is coming to unveil the
opening plaque and see for himself the outstanding restoration which
has taken place.
It is without a doubt a leading landmark in the city, and its
transformation has made it a hub of learning, research, discovery
and relaxation for the community.
It is another key date in the history of one of the best libraries
and records office in the country and I'm extremely proud to be part
of it. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate
Joyce who has played an integral role in every step of the
regeneration. Her hard work, and the dedication of her team, have
transformed the library into a valued cultural gem once again."
The last royal visit to Central Library was in 1999 when Her Majesty
the Queen and HRH Prince Phillip The Duke of Edinburgh toured the
building and met representatives from local reading organisations.
Joyce Little said:- "This project has been a labour of love
for me so I'm delighted to be able to show-off, what is in my
opinion, Britain's best library to our royal visitor!
Since the library re-opened in May, we have been overwhelmed with
the positive reaction to the new building. It's been a real
challenge to retain and perfectly restore the beautiful historic
elements, and at the same time modernise it and make it a desirable
place for people to spend time.
And of course it's both happy and sad that the visit marks the end
of 45 very happy years working for the Council; although I'll be
telling as many people as possible that I had a Prince at my
retirement party!"
As part of the tour Prince Edward will be treated to performances
from The Liverpool Signing Choir and the Liverpool Community Choir.
He will also have the opportunity to meet youngsters who are making
the most of the new facilities.
Central Library will remain open to the public as usual throughout
the royal visit.
The library opened to the public on Friday, 17 May 2013, following 26
months of construction and 16 weeks of re-stocking.
Wirral and Chester Business Fair is returning,
are you going?
THE 2013
Wirral and Chester
Business Fair returns for a 9th year, on 25 September 2013, at the
Floral Pavilion on New Brighton Promenade. The event is part
of a string of business fairs that Liverpool Business Associations
run. No matter whether your business is new or long
established, large or small, there are many benefits to be gained from
attending on the day, with a a wide range of companies showcasing their
products and services to the hundreds of visitors who attend the
event.
Visiting the
Business Fair (and all features) is completely free of charge
and you can register to attend by visiting the groups website.
Other events they hold include:-
- Merseyside Business Fair
- Sefton & West Lancashire Business Fair
- Salford & Manchester Business Fair
- Halton & Warrington Business Fair
- Wrexham & Borderlands Business Fair
- Business and Technology Show North West
For further information on
this event and other events that they hold click on
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UNLEASH THE
DEVIL WITHIN AT THE MARTINI LOUNGE'S HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR
MARTINI Lounge Burlesque
and Variety Show will return to the Epstein Theatre this October for
their annual Halloween spectacular, which is set to be their most
sizzling show to date. The Martini Lounge invites you to a night of
glitz, glamour and devilish delights with special performances from
Millie Dollar, Missy Malone, Mat Ricardo, Fred Bear and Aurora
Galore, Saturday, 19 October 2013, is a night you won't forget.
The Martini Lounge is delighted to welcome back the exquisitely
talented Missy Malone. Her performances are fiery enough to raise
the hottest blushes and with her impressive skills ranging from
strip tease to oriental fan dancing; her shows always sizzle. Missy
Malone is a delicious mixture of 50's bombshell and ultimate rock
chick, a highly sought after performer who has thrilled audiences
worldwide and toured with original punk band The Damned. This femme
fatale "has the ability to take you back to the fabulously
heady days of burlesque and, quite frankly, want to stay there".
Alongside Missy Malone, Juggling maestro Mat Ricardo will be
returning to Martini Lounge for this autumns show. Mat has recently
showcased his talents as both a performer and a comic on the
national stage with his one man show "Mat Ricardo: 3 Balls
and A Good Suit". As a winner of the London Cabaret Award for
Best Speciality Act, Mat is in high demand. Mat's unique blending of
the talents of a comic and impeccable skills as a juggler and 25
years of experience have earned him the moniker of "Britain's
Best Juggler".
Making her Martini Lounge debut is Aurora Galore; an exciting
tattooed Burlesque and Fire Performer whose influences stem from
Lady GaGa, Haute Couture and a wide range of dance styles. Her
performances vary from dark, outlandish dance acts to fire breathing
finales and burlesque parodie, Aurora is an electrifying tour de
force in aggressive sensuality, brimming with the confident
exuberance in one vivacious and exuberant package!
The ever impish Fred Bear is once again the evening's host and
promises to keep the audience in check whilst entertaining with his
witty banter and rib-tickling brand of humour and as always
Liverpool's leading Burlesque star Miss Millie Dollar is back in
town. Having effortlessly enchanted audiences internationally with
her own famous routines, Millie can perform anything from
traditional burlesque, to the raunchy bump and grind popularised in
the 50's and usually mixes the 2.
Tickets are also on sale now for The Martini Lounge Christmas
Special on Saturday, 7 December 2013. With a cracker of line-up to be
announced, this is an unmissable Christmas treat!
For the remaining shows of 2013, The Martini Lounge Burlesque Show
have teamed up with Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols to give you a
fabulous pamper package; entitling ticket holders a very special pre
Martini Lounge luxury experience as well as the best seats in the
house for the fiercest night in town; all for £30 per person.
Martini Lounge guest can enjoy pre-theatre canapés and prosecco, in
the exclusive Champagne WOW Bar whilst being treated to mini
makeovers and beauty treatments. All Martini Lounge guests will
leave with exclusive gift bags and have the opportunity to enter
Beauty Bazaar's exclusive glamorous prize draw.
Unanimously regarded as the must-see Burlesque and Variety show in
the UK, The Martini Lounge honours the satire and performance art
that evolved since Burlesque's 19th Century beginnings. The audience
is invited to enjoy heart-pounding performances of glitz and glamour
from a by-gone age and a stylish and enchanting night of variety
entertainment. For more
information go to:-
martinilounge.co.uk; you
can also call on:- 0151 709 4044 or via
email them or visit the Epstein Theatre
Box Office. |
