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HUGE PRIZES TO BE WON 🤩

The LIVERPOOL ONE Big Advent Giveaway is back with a bang and another 12 days of unbelievable prizes from your favourite Liverpool ONE brands.

The first door is officially open and each day a new prize will be revealed with a total prize value of £5,000!

Make sure you’re following @liverpool_oneofficial and visit their website to enter. Watch as Rach brings you all of the info.

And happy countdown to Christmas 🎄🥳

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Are you ready for the biggest ever hunt for The Elf on the Shelf® right here in Liverpool? 🧑🏼‍🎄

It’s 1st December so that means The Elf On The Shelf is back, but this time it’s bigger than ever and we’re on the hunt for him in Liverpool City Centre. 🎄

Organised by Liverpool BID Company, the Scout Elf will be moved at night to various locations around the city centre from 1-24 December. People will be invited to seek out the Scout Elf each morning and snap a selfie as it embarks in some classic festive fun. On a Saturday morning, the Scout Elf will settle in a new spot for the weekend, before setting off to be found in a new place on Monday morning. ✨

🌟The first clue is:

R’ Elf on the Shelf is here today, On the first of December, so come say hey! From St John’s Beacon, there’s no time to pause, He’s on a sight-seeing mission, for Santa Claus!

Daily clues will be found on Liverpool BID Company’s social media channels, but, as with tradition, no hints or announcements will be made before the Scout Elf appears.

To enter, simply share your pictures with R’ Elf on social media using #TheElfOnTheShelfLiverpool and tag in @liverpoolbidcompany – and you could be the lucky winner of a fabulous stay in Liverpool filled with fun, food, entertainment, and more. Winners & runners up selected on Christmas Eve, just in time for R’ Elf to return to the North Pole!

Visit our website or the Liverpool BID website for a full list of prizes and T’s & C’s.

Good luck! 🎄

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Enchanted has returned to Knowsley Safari and it feels more sparkly than ever before.

All your usual faves like the dazzling light walk, food & drink from Bus Yard, toastie marshmallows, letters to the North Pole, and this year a brand new amazing Santa Panto for you to enjoy. 🎅🏼

It’s on now until 23 December and is Liverpool Christmas must-do! 👌

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The Beatles Story has launched a Bed-In this weekend to raise money and gather donations for local children’s cancer charity, CHICS.

We were there today to speak to Andre from the charity to hear how you can help support families in our area.

In a tribute to John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic 1969 Bed-Ins for Peace, The Beatles Story at Royal Albert Dock is recreating the famous protest as part of its seasonal charity drive.

The Beatles Story Bed-In launched today, inviting visitors to donate new pyjamas and essentials to support local children and teenagers facing cancer, in partnership with Liverpool-based charity Children’s Cancer Support (CHICS).

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There was huge news for Liverpool’s music industry this week as it was announced the city region will receive a £6.75m funding boost to support musicians, venues and music-focused businesses.

Dr. Jen Davies is from the University of Liverpool Management School, who are behind the project, and also a musician herself with @haarmband, told us all about it.

Follow @musicfuturesuk to keep up to date!

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The Liverpool City Region is announced as a new £6.75 million UKRI Creative Cluster for the Music sector. Led by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), MusicFutures will, over the next five years, establish the Liverpool City Region as a music research and development (R&D) powerhouse and ecosystem.

The five-year funded programme, delivered by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will catalyse growth and innovation in Liverpool City Region’s music sector. By focusing on driving R&D and innovation through emerging technologies as well as talent and business development, MusicFutures will supercharge the Liverpool City Region’s already thriving music sector and future-proof the city’s reputation as a global music city, ensuring its continued cultural and musical relevance on the world stage.

📸 Eurovision Pier Head - Mark McNulty

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Looking for a new adventure in Liverpool? 🧗‍♀️

The Climbing Hangar in South Liverpool is the perfect spot!

From epic climbing walls to fresh sourdough pizzas, coffee, & a welcoming community vibe, it’s more than a gym - it’s a hangout.

You don’t have to be a seasoned pro to get involved either… with easier routes available, and experienced staff on hand you will be flying up the walls in no time.

We speak to Matt from Liverpool South to find out more!

📍 Matchworks, Speke

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The legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll panto is back at the Everyman and this Christmas it’s all about Rapunzel.

We found out what audiences think of the show that has become a Liverpool Christmas must-do 🎤

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Come inside the amazing new MediCinema at Alder Hey 🤩

We met Laura who is MediCinema Manager to find out what patients can expect and to hear about the big Moana 2 premiere that took place at the weekend.

You can support the cinema, which will cost Alder Hey £99,000 by donating to @alderhey_inspired 💙

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The Light Before Christmas is back at Liverpool Cathedral and more magical than ever before with Starlight. 🤩

The Light Before Christmas: Starlight brings even more stunning displays and the story of the Nativity bright to life before your very eyes. ✨

Be quick to book, it’s only until Saturday 7th December.

Gem went along to get you a sneak peak of this Liverpool Christmas ‘Must- Do’ that’s perfect for you and all of the family.

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Last weekend saw a sparkling Festive Fun Day light up Southport in style. 🎄✨

Gemma Collins, Lemar and Toploader were there to entertain the thousands in attendance as Christmas officially launched in the town centre. 🤩

This Christmas in Southport you can expect to see:

✨ The Gingerbread Family Trail

✨ Sleeping Beauty Panto @theatkinsonsouthport

✨ Afternoon Tea with Elsa @theboldhotel

✨ Festive Films @southportbijou

✨ … and loads more!

Find out more on our website and @visitsouthport 📲

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Last chance to visit two iconic Liverpool Museums before their major redevelopment ❤️

Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum are set to close their doors on 5 January 2025 for essential repair and maintenance works, ahead of an incredible redevelopment project.

Visitors have just six weeks left to explore the two Liverpool Museums before they temporarily close, with reopening scheduled for 2028.

The redevelopment of International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum is part of the wider Waterfront Transformation Project which aims to link storytelling, heritage, community and hospitality to create a rich visitor experience and be a catalyst for social and environmental improvements in the area.

We speak to Michelle Charters & Ian Murphy to find out more.

For more info head over to the @maritimemuseum_ & @internationalslaverymuseum website 📲

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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS AT LIVERPOOL ONE!

So many amazing brands are taking part with some unmissable Black Friday deals, we headed over to start our Xmas shopping and fell into JD, Quiz and even a stop at The Upside Down House who has 20% off tickets 👏👏

There’s plenty of deals to be had so head over to Liverpool ONE’s offers section on the website to see the full list 🎄

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