MORE THAN 100 PREMIUM DRINKS TO SAMPLE AT CITY ’ S BRAND NEW SPIRITS FESTIVAL
PUCKER UP WITH THE ALPACAS FOR HALF-TERM FUN
NEW BRIGHTON TO HOST FIRST EVER SEASIDE BANK HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
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MORE THAN 100 PREMIUM DRINKS TO SAMPLE AT CITY ’ S BRAND NEW SPIRITS FESTIVAL
Some of the world ’ s finest spirits will be going up for the taste test at an exclusive weekend event devoted to the art of distilling .
Taking place at Constellations on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March , Liverpool ’ s first-ever Spirits Festival will showcase more than 100 brands including complex gins , rums , whiskies and vodka . The concept of the event being held at the Greenland Street venue , which is located in the Baltic Triangle district of the city , came as a result of a unique collaboration between some of the most knowledgeable drinks experts from Merseyside and beyond . Hosts for Spirits Festival include Tom Mills , founder of acclaimed independent bottler Malt of The Earth Whisky Co ; Paul Murphy , of Fenwick Street ’ s highly regarded Whisky Business shop ; and Paul Seiffert , who is the brains behind the beloved Liverpool Craft Beer Expo and the Baltic Triangle ’ s go-to specialist craft beer bar , Black Lodge .
Between them , they ’ ll be presenting a two-day insight into the world of distilled spirits and offering samples of everything from the finer points of modern American whisky to the berry infused botanicals of British gins . The Spirits Festival also includes masterclasses from drinks experts , cocktail workshops and exclusive previews of the new Liverpool city distillery . Tickets to the event include entry , a souvenir tasting glass and water bottle plus unlimited sampling opportunities . Tickets are available now from www . spiritsfestival . co . uk
PUCKER UP WITH THE ALPACAS FOR HALF-TERM FUN
NEW BRIGHTON TO HOST FIRST EVER SEASIDE BANK HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
These alpacas are certainly getting in the mood for Valentine ’ s Day at Wirral ’ s Church Farm .
Farmers at the award-winning tourist attraction captured the pair apparently puckering up for a quick kiss . Farmer Steve Ledsham , who has owned the family-run attraction in Thurstaston for the past 24 years , said : “ They are pretty close and you often see them cuddling up to each other in their field but on this particular day , we got lucky and seemed to catch them kissing . It certainly seemed appropriate in the run up to Valentine ’ s Day .” As well as meeting the smooching alpacas , young guests can also spot the farm ’ s other resident animals , including pygmy goats , the famous three-legged pig , meerkats , Shetland ponies and Highland cows plus many more . And if the weather takes a turn there is still plenty to enjoy from tractor rides to the indoor play area . Church Farm is open every day throughout the school holidays , from February 18-26 , 10am-5pm . For more information , visit www . churchfarm . org . uk .
Orb Events is delighted to announce a brand-new festival for Spring 2017 – the New Brighton Seaside Festival !
The fantastic three-day family festival will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday ( 27-29 May ). It will take over a huge space between Fort Perch Rock and the Floral Pavilion Theatre on the Marine Promenade in New Brighton . As well as offering an exciting programme of fun seaside-themed entertainment , the event is set to showcase the best of homegrown seasonal fayre featuring a host of regional producers and introducing a raft of new spring menus from local chefs , restaurants and food businesses . The first large scale seaside festival of its kind in the area , the weekender is the brainchild of Liverpool event management company Orb Events , the team behind some of the city ’ s largest festivals including the award-winning Liverpool Loves , Liverpool Pride , and Farm Feast . The full programme of activities will be announced soon . A park and ride service will be available . For more information visit www . seaside-festival . co . uk . wirrallife . com 7