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City Teenages Take Off For Alpine Adventure
Eleven teenage girls from Kirkdale, Everton and central Liverpool have hit the ski slopes of Switzerland this week for the adventure of a lifetime. The 15-16 year olds, all regulars at the Marybone Youth and Community Centre, are part of a group of 125 young people from across the North West who travelled out in March 2010 to the Swiss Alps as part of their silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh award.....read more
Hunts Cross Village Shows Its Sense of Community
Residents of an emerging new estate at Hunts Cross Village, South Liverpool, came together for the first time on 1 June 2010 to enjoy a community fun day, courtesy of Cosmopolitan Housing Association and Bellway Homes. Attractions included a climbing wall, target football and face painting for the children, with displays and information laid on by the Police, Sure Start and a range of local youth and eduction services...read more
Brouhaha
Olive Mount Gardens played host to another annual gathering to watch the infamous Artists that form the Brouhaha festival that visits Liverpool each year. The Association is proud to invite Brouhaha to the Gardens as part of their community tour. The Gardens came alive with drummers from Portugal who entertained local people whilst they meandered their way through the gardens to their loud beats of the drum! The event was sponsored by Cosmopolitan Housing Association as part of the National Housing Federation's month of Care and Support in July.
Olive Press
The Olive Press is Olive Mount Community Centres own newsletter
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Olive Mount Gardens
Olive Mount Gardens is a fantastic open space forming the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Olive Mount neighbourhood in Wavertree. The Garden comprises of five transitional spaces creating a distinct environment, this is based on the symbolism of a river like journey through life with carefully chosen materials and art installations which enhance the experience of five individual gardens, such as the sensory and memorial gardens.
The gardens were planned in extensive consultation with local
residents and potential users and the design ethos, with safety, security and accessibility as prime considerations has led to the gardens benefiting from the protective gaze of the surrounding communities.
Olive Mount Gardens are popular with the whole community; mothers and children, elderly people, dog walkers and people simply passing through. The space is a green and welcoming
heart for many people where they can meet, play, relax and hold organised events.
Local Residents join Beatrice Fraenkel Chair of Cosmopolitan
& Cllr Warren Bradley at the Offical Opening of Olive Mount Gardens
Art Installations
The Tree of Life and Olive's Bench were the result of extensive consultation with the local Steering Group, the group chose the Artists from a shortlist, briefed and guided them in the creation of two fantastic pieces of art.
BALI Awards 2007
In November 2007, Olive Mount Gardens were declared a National Awards winer by BALI - the British Association of Landscape Industries.
RICS Awards 2008
Again, the Gardens have been shortlisted for the prestigious RIC's North West Award from 26 entries into the final six in the Community Benefit category. We find out if we are winners at the Awards Ceremony at the Liverpool Echo Arena on 16 May 2008 - fingers crossed!
Beatrice Fraenkel - Chair Cosmopolitan HA
Geoff Redhead - Group Chief Executive
Cllr. Warren Bradley - Liverpool City Council Leader
Local Residents receive Award
Diane Maddock, Community Development Coordinator said: "I think what has been achieved at Olive Mount gardens is as impressive as anything you'll find in the country, not just the North West. The local community helped us design and create it and now they are able to enjoy this fantastic facility every day, whether it's to relax amongst the sculptures, playing with their children or walking the dog. It's something we are all very proud of having helped to create. The Architects, Halsall Lloyd Partnership gave inspiration to local people and helped them to focus on what could be achieved using their imagination"
