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
City centre businesses Gee-up for the races with
Date:
05 March 2010
- Source: Liverpool BID Company
Client: City Central BID
Subject: Fashion Show and best dressed window competition
Date: 04.03.2010
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City Central BID and its members are staging a Grand National themed fashion show in Williamson Square on Thursday 18th March. There will be three shows taking place throughout the day from midday that will include fashion brands from retailers such as Marks and Spencer’s, St Johns, Metquarter and many more stores from across the city centre.
The public will be entertained by DJ (compare) Pete Price who will be introducing the mix of key spring looks in fashion and beauty brands on the catwalk.
A free interactive style consultant service will also be available for anyone wanting a few tips on what compliments them best.
Ged Gibbons the Chief Executive of City Central BID said “The Aintree Races are such a huge event in Liverpool and we really encourage all our members to take advantage of the increased footfall that comes into the city. I know the people of Liverpool take great pride in choosing what to wear for the Races so I have no doubts the public will really enjoy the fashion show at Williamson Square on Thursday afternoon on 18th March. It’s also great to see businesses getting involved by dressing their windows with a races theme.
Alongside the activity, businesses will be competing to win the £1000 prize for the best dressed window competition. Businesses already taking part are Marks and Spencer, (in store display), Take Two and Optimark on Bold Street, Wongs Jewellers in Rainford Square and Silverbergs Opticians on Whitechapel. Last year Lewis was the winner walking away with 10 tickets to The Grand National.
Michael Silverberg the store manager said “We are really excited about entering The Best Dressed Window competition; it will certainly put our creativity to the test in making our window a real show stopper. If we were to win the £1000 prize I would take the team out for a good night out as recognition for all the hard work”
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Please contact Karen Deas at Clarity Creation for any further information on 07879416707 or 0151 293 0505 k.deas@claritycreation.com
Notes to editor
- Image attached is a Model from Pulse Agency
- City Central BID is a private sector led partnership and manages the retail heart of Liverpool on behalf of 650 businesses. Local businesses have identified the additional services that add value to their trading environment. The BID team delivers those services and ensures a cleaner, safer and more animated city centre and supports all events and marketing aspects to drive footfall and increase sales in the city centre.
- All models are for the fashion show are supplied by Pulse Agency
- www.citycentralbid.com
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