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HotShots – Drink, Dine and Darts venue to open in Cains Brewery Building
HotShots – Liverpool’s Drink, Dine and Darts experience is opening in Cains Brewery Building on Thursday 1st August.
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Stylish wedding and event space The Clubhouse now open in Liverpool city centre
A beautiful new wedding and event space has opened on Parr Street just off Wolstenholme Square. It provides an event space for the Ropewalks Hotel and a dedicated space for a whole host of corporate and celebratory functions.
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Celebrate the Last Days of Summer! A new, free Waterfront Family Festival is coming to Liverpool!
Join Liverpool BID Company for the first ever free festival on the waterfront from the BID. Enjoy a family friendly and well-being focused day where families can enjoy Liverpool’s waterfront before back to school!