Press release - 11 July 2011
Green fingered pupils ready to grow!
Primary school pupils from across Merseyside will come together this Wednesday (13th July) to launch their own city centre market.
The children, from 10 Merseyside schools, have all been taking part in Liverpool’s Big Go and Grow campaign which was organised by St Johns and Clayton Square Shopping Centres, City Central Businesses and Arriva buses.
The initiative saw schools from across the county nominate themselves to say why they should each receive gardening equipment and seeds for their school as well as professional mentoring in setting up an allotment in their schools’ grounds.
Since March the pupils have all been busily tending to fruits, vegetables and flowers which they will sell in order to raise funds for their schools at the market which will take place in Williamson Square from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
The children will all have the chance to dress up as street traders with special aprons and hats and Liverpool's street traders will be on hand to offer support and advice on how to sell goods to the public.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Frank Prendergast will also pay the children a visit to see the results of their hard work and to present a number of prizes for their efforts.
One school will win a competition which has been run by Arriva buses challenging children to think about how travelling by public transport can help the environment. Pupils were tasked with designing a green themed artwork for the back of an Arriva bus which will be seen travelling around Merseyside..
Finally, Clas Ohlson will be doing live gardening demonstrations and the area will be brought to life with two performing Preying Mantis on stilts and face painters.
Ian Ward, centre director for St Johns and Clayton Square, said: “We hoped that this campaign would help children to learn more about the environment and how to grow their own produce.”
“We know that the children have really enjoyed the process of raising their own vegetables and flowers from seeds and can’t wait to see the results of their hard work on Wednesday.”
Ged Gibbons, Chief Executive of City Central BID, which has chosen the environment as its key theme for 2011, said: “’The Big Go and Grow has been a huge success and has brilliantly linked lessons on the environment and business together. The school’s garden market on Wednesday is a great example of how the private and public sector can make a difference and how a city centre can be animated by new ideas.
“It should be a great experience for the pupils and will hopefully give them an appetite to learn more about where food comes from and how to sell products. Judging by the amazing feedback from the teachers and school children it’s something we should look at growing with our partners for next year.’’
Debra Mercer, marketing and communications manager for Arriva North West said: “All the schools involved in this project have been so enthusiastic, and the pupils have had great fun learning about the environment and how to be green.”
The full list of schools that have taken part in the Big Go and Grow is as follows:
Blessed Sacrament Infants, Fazakerley
Our Lady of Assumption, Belle Vale
Anfield Infant School, Anfield
Princes School, Liverpool
Anfield Juniors, Anfield
Barlow’s Primary School, Fazakerley
St Albert’s, Knowsley
St Sebastian’s, Fairfield
Broadgreen Primary, Old Swan
Bedford Drive Primary, Birkenhead
For more information visit www.juicefm.com/goandgrow or www.stjohns-shopping.co.uk
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For more information contact: Elizabeth Murphy, Beattie Communications, 0161 212 1755, elizabeth.murphy@beattiegroup.com
Opening OF New UTILITY STORE
Date:
10 June 2010
- Source: Utiity Store
PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday 9th June 2010
Contact:
Jo Barclay
Utility
NEW UTILITY STORE
Introducing a new Utility store at Liverpool One
Utility, the contemporary independent interiors and gift boutique, today announces that its exciting fourth store will open in the heart of Liverpool One in July.
The new store is located in a prime position within Liverpool One's 1.65 million sq ft of shopping and leisure space. The new Utility gift boutique will feature a hand picked mix of products which focus on the very best contemporary design in jewellery, watches, lifestyle accessories, gifts and cards.
"As an independent retailer this is a fantastic opportunity for us to launch our new format in this prestigious location," says Dick Mawdsley, Director. "We are really proud to be expanding in what is a challenging economic and retail climate creating further employment, supporting the local economy and developing our brand further."
To celebrate the launch customers will have the chance to win a classic Gold Timex Core Retro Watch every hour within the new store during the opening weekend.
Utility at Liverpool One will open in early July, opening hours Monday to Friday 9.30am - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 7pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
www.utilitydesign.co.uk
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jo@utilitydesign.co.uk
0151 7084192
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Utility Brand History
Since its first store opening in 1999 Utility has expanded to three further stores and an online transactional site, with plans for new UK stores expected to be announced in the near future.
60 Bold Street, Liverpool
86 Bold Street, Liverpool
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Miller Arcade, Preston
Website utilitydesign.co.uk
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