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Review: The Nightingale’s Song Reawakened, Southport - a mesmerising show celebrating local culture
Review: The Nightingale’s Song Reawakened, Southport, 27th March 2022 What a mesmerising show! We were blown away by the brilliance of The Nightingale’s Song Reawakened. It was a privilege to be among the crowd watching this very unique event at The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport last night – the perfect way to end Mother’s Day. It was so good, we stayed to watch it twice.
Southport's iconic Red Rum mural could finally enjoy its grand unveiling
A sensational four-storey mural of Red Rum in Southport could finally enjoy an official unveiling – a year after it was completed. The huge painting of the world’s greatest ever racehorse was completed on the end of a building on the corner of Scarisbrick Avenue and the Promenade in March last year. It was completed at the time when the first national Covid-19 lockdown was imposed by the Government, so never had the grand unveiling it deserved.
Sefton Council to develop Cultural Strategy to build on Borough of Culture successes
Sefton Council is keen to develop a new Cultural Strategy to showcase the area as a “cultural leader” within the Liverpool City Region. The strategy aims to build on the momentum of last year’s Sefton Borough Of Culture year, which staged a series of high-profile events. They included A Nightingale’s Song, Constellations and a four-storey Red Rum mural despite most of the year being impacted by the Covid pandemic.
18 highlights we loved from Sefton Borough Of Culture 2020
A four-storey mural of Grand National champion Red Rum, a parabolic light cloud and and the spectacular Nightingale’s Song projected onto three landmark buildings were among the many landmarks of the 2020 Sefton Borough Of Culture. The year began with some very ambitious plans in place to engage with residents in Sefton and visitors from across the North West with some truly eye-catching events.
Origami Red Squirrel Project celebrates these rare animals during Sefton Borough Of Culture
An exciting interactive celebration of Sefton’s famous red squirrels has helped to raise awareness of these beautiful creatures. Red squirrels were once a common sight across the UK but, since the introduction of the North American Grey Squirrel in the 19th Century, their numbers have substantially declined. They are a threatened species but you can still see them in Sefton, particularly at the pinewoods in Formby and Ainsdale, one of just five refuges in the UK.
Culture and Creativity Awards open for entries as Sefton people and groups urged to take part
Sefton Council is encouraging the borough’s artists as well as arts organisations and other community groups to get their nominations in for the 2020 Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards. Due to be announced in February 2021, the Awards will celebrate Liverpool City Region’s thriving culture and creativity, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
John Lennon sculpture could visit Southport in year Beatles star would have turned 80
Andrew Brown, July 13, 2020July 13, 2020, News, What's On, Sefton Borough Of Culture, Sefton Council, Southport, A sculpture of John Lennon could be coming to Southport in the year The Beatles star would have turned 80. The sculptor who made the six-foot bronze statue of Lennon says she would like it to go on public display in the singer’s native Merseyside by 21 September – International Day of Peace.
Play Comedy Bingo online in games that are fun for all the family
People in Sefton can now play Comedy Bingo online – and it is free to play! Online Comedy Bingo is run by renowned North West comedian Brendan Riley. Brendan, who is also director of the annual Southport Comedy Festival, will host his first show from 7pm this Wednesday (April 29).
Tell jokes, learn origami and enjoy nature as Sefton backs projects during Covid-19
Sefton Comedy HUB, detailed instructions of how to make an origami squirrel and Community by Nature play packs are among the re-profiled Sefton Borough of Culture 2020 projects going ahead in the face of Covid-19. Members of Sefton Council’s Borough of Culture 2020 team worked swiftly with local arts, culture and community groups with successful grant applicants to adapt their projects for digital delivery. The aim is to enable people to enjoy and take part in the activities online or by post.
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