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