People living in the Lodge Lane area of Liverpool are being given the chance to show they love their neighbourhood in a special two –day event.
“Loving Lodge Lane” on 20 and 21 June features many community activities, ranging from a behind the scenes look at the Brazilica Festival to finding out about the work of local bee-keepers to a chance to refresh your wardrobe.
But it will also include efforts to make the area cleaner and greener with community litter picks and the chance to get a bargain compost bin.
“This is an opportunity for local people to show they have pride in their neighbourhood and want to see it sparkle, “said Councillor Steve Munby, cabinet member for living environment and localism.
“It is the latest in a series of events in the Liverpool 1578 area which are bringing animation and life to the neighbourhood and which the local communities have shown great support.
“Loving Lodge Lane will involve all sections of the community from young people to local businesses and it is going to be a very exciting event.”
The full programme is
Thursday 20 June
All day – community skips available
Garden sale at the new Fern Grove community garden, where compost bins can be bought for £5 (waged), £2 (unwaged) and free hanging baskets can be collected.(10am -3.30pm)
Community litter pick– Granby Toxteth Development Trust. 10.30am
Clothes swap– Cullen Street – a chance to bring along your old clothes and swap them for new outfits ( 10.30am to 1.30pm)
Stalls and activities at St Bede’s Church Hall with local organisations including a Bulky Bob’s furniture sale; financial advice from credit unions and Local Solutions; information and activities from local bee-keepers and Sefton Park allotments. Free refreshments/ 3.30-6.30pm
World Host Destination Presentation– St Bede’s Church Hall- an opportunity for businesses to find out how becoming a World Host business could benefit their firm and the area. 5pm.
Friday 21 June
All day –community skips available
LMH activities – Coltart estate. Fuel debt and energy efficiency advice, a free plant giveaway and microchipping for pets. 10 am to 2pm.
Community litter pick– Granby Toxteth Development Trust. 10.30am
Activities and Art Project– Bath Street site – stalls and activities including a Bulky Bob’s furniture sale, recycles bike repair, information on a recycling initiative and herb planting. 1.30-4pm
Brazilica Open Afternoon– Edge Hill Library – a chance to see behind the scenes at Brazilica Festival including the design of costumes and floats. 12-6pm.
Youth activities- Unity Community Centre – music, a barbecue, recycling activities and an anti-litter army. 4.30-8.30pm
