IN BRIEF
WOODSIDE FERRY VILLAGE
SET TO TURN WIRRAL
WATERFRONT INTO MAJOR
VISITOR ATTRACTION
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NEW BRIGHTON SET TO
WELCOME GIANT VISITOR
Woodside Ferry Terminal is set to host an innovative
new food-hall aptly named Woodside Ferry Village.
Located in the heart of Birkenhead’s waterfront, the food concept
venue will take residence within the terminal, inspired by the success
and rising trend for food-markets in a number of cosmopolitan
locations, which includes Lisbon, Barcelona, Brixton, Liverpool,
London and Altrincham.
The Woodside Ferry Village scheme was initiated by Woodside
Area Community Interest Company (WACIC) and promises to
offer a world of culinary wealth under one roof provided by pop-up
independent traders and retailers from the local area.
A spokesperson on behalf of WACIC said: “Wirral has enjoyed a
fantastic period of growth whereby it has firmly established itself as
a destination in the North West, and through the introduction of the
Woodside Ferry Village we look forward to creating a concept that
will offer both our community and visitors alike the opportunity to
experience the diversity and welcoming atmosphere that Wirral is so
renowned for.
“What we will offer will be totally unique enabling a real focus on
the community element – we look to provide a platform for traders
within our area so they can showcase what they do best to a much
wider audience. As part of the Woodside Ferry Village concept,
vendors will be trading from twelve initial concession spaces with
plans to expand the available opportunities over the coming months.
Our visitors can expect a fully immersive experience with a rich,
diversity of cuisines to sample, coupled with a calendar of events and
activities – from cultural, music and art events to social initiatives.”
The Woodside Ferry Village project, which is looking to open for
business during Autumn 2018, is already gaining support from
leading figures in Wirral, including Head of Business Improvement
District (BID), Gemma Nichols who said: “This project is both
exciting and adventurous and promises the boost Birkenhead needs
to attract new business and visitor footfall, both key objectives of the
Birkenhead Business Improvement District. BID will support this
plan and will work closely with the WACIC in turning this new vision
into reality.”
Stunning artwork has been unveiled which reveals that
New Brighton will be one of the locations involved in the
brand new Giant spectacular heading to Liverpool and
Wirral in October.
New Brighton Lighthouse features on the design created by Liverpool
artist Alice Duke, confirming that a giant visitor is expected to explore
parts of Wirral for a day, with the lighthouse being included on the
route on Friday 5 October – so mark that date in your diary!
Liverpool’s Dream takes place from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 October,
and will see Royal de Luxe bring their unforgettable street theatre event
to Liverpool for the third time, with a first ever visit to Wirral.
As usual, the French team are keen to keep an air of mystery around
the event, so the full route and the specifics around which giants are
coming are going to be kept under wraps for some time.
There are opportunities for Wirral businesses to get involved with this
incredible event and organisers are looking for concessions stands,
particularly food and drink vendors.
To register your interest, email a brief overview of what you can offer
and your event experience to [email protected].
Any businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities should email
[email protected].
To keep up with the latest news by following Giant Spectacular on
Facebook and Instagram, or follow @giantspectacle on Twitter or visit
www.giantspectacular.com. Follow the story with #LiverpoolGiants.
The event has been made possible thanks to support from the Liverpool
City Region Combined Authority and Arts Council England.
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