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Father’s Day will be celebrated in Liverpool at Anfield Crematorium. A commemorative service and period of reflection will be held on Sunday, June 16, between noon and 2pm, with the event delivered in partnership with Good Funeral Company. The crematorium chapel will open from 11am-noon for those who would like to take a moment of… Continue reading A Celebration of Father’s Day

The SEND Local Offer Live event is back and set to take place at The Liverpool Guild of Students on Wednesday 3 July 2024 from noon-6pm. This annual event is a partnership between Liverpool City Council and LivPAC (Liverpool Parents And Cares) to support families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),… Continue reading Join Us for the SEND Local Offer Live 2024 on 3 July

Over 2,000 children have participated in the Wavertree Park junior parkrun, which has recently marked its 5th anniversary. The event, which consists of a 2km route, has taken place 182 times since it was first introduced in 2019. Participants have completed the course around 15,000 times with the aid of community volunteers who help organise… Continue reading Wavertree Junior Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday

Cunard has announced that its newest ship, Queen Anne, will have the City of Liverpool as its godparent in recognition of the long-lasting bond that exists between the company and its spiritual home. Liverpool was the birthplace of Cunard, and it had its first transatlantic crossing from there in July 1840. Additionally, the city served… Continue reading Cunard names City of Liverpool as Godparent of Queen Anne

Liverpool City Council is set to host an Early Years Recruitment Event on Wednesday, June 12, encouraging anyone aged 16 and above who is interested in the educational and childcare sectors to attend. The event, which will take place at The Liner Hotel near Lime Street Station, is targeted at unemployed and working individuals looking… Continue reading New career? Have you considered Early Years?

The Pier Head in Liverpool is getting ready to host the naming ceremony for Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, which is expected to arrive on Monday, 3 June. The event will begin at 2.30 pm, with the ceremony commencing at 4 pm. With performances from Andrea Bocelli, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool… Continue reading Police to help keep visitors safe during Queen Anne event

Liverpool has announced its bespoke “Taylor Town Trail” ahead of Taylor Swift‘s sold-out I The Eras Tour arriving in the city from June 13-15. The Instagram-able experience is based around 11 art installations to entertain the 150,000 plus “Swifties” expected to travel to the city from across the world. The American pop phenomenon will play… Continue reading Welcome to Lover-pool! Taylor Town transformation revealed

Liverpool is preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, with a series of events to be held on 6 and 9 June. These will include a service of celebration and commemoration, taking place in St. John’s Gardens at noon on 6 June. Liverpool-born D-Day veteran Joseph Carter, now aged 100, is among… Continue reading Liverpool to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

The city of Liverpool is preparing for the arrival of Queen Anne on Monday 3rd June, where the naming ceremony for the vessel will take place. Here are some common questions answered for those attending the event. Queen Anne arrives in Liverpool at 7am, with a fire tug escort on Monday 3 June with its… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions: Queen Anne naming ceremony

After months of restoration work, the Croxteth Park Miniature Railway is set to reopen to the public on June 9th. Spearheaded by local resident Kevin Brown, the restoration has been a true community endeavor, with the Liverpool City Council and Croxteth Hall and Park and a dedicated team of volunteers all contributing to the project’s… Continue reading Reopening date announced for Croxteth Park Miniature Railway