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Celebrating 2008

Knowsley Council have launched their guide and events programme for 2008 as we join the region in celebrating Liverpool as European Capital of Culture.

‘Celebrate, Innovate, Create, 08’ provides an enticing introduction to Knowsley but is also part of the authority’s ongoing mission to improve the lives of people who live here and inspire them to try out something new.

Throughout 2008, events reflecting the area’s rich history in arts, heritage and sport will take place across Knowsley in museums, galleries, parks, leisure centres, libraries, Knowsley Hall, the National Wildflower Centre and other tourist attractions across the Borough.

There will be live theatre and dance performances, gigs, classical concerts, exhibitions, tours, talks, music festival, sporting events, family events and community festivals - many free of charge.

Knowsley’s Cabinet member for Leisure Community and Culture, Cllr Eddie Connor said: “This year is a special year for the whole region and we are delighted to join Liverpool in the celebrations.

“But the events are also part of our regular work to inspire local people into having more active lives and participating in cultural activities that help them to achieve their potential, giving them the opportunity to try out something new and widen their horizons.”

A sample of the featured events in Knowsley that will create, innovate and celebrate 2008 are:

• In March, Carnivalé, a music and arts festival, will celebrate the achievements of young people from around Knowsley.
• From January until the end of August, an exhibition with works from international artists Gordon Cheung, Liam Spencer and Chila Kumari Burman will illuminate Kirkby and Huyton galleries.
• Knowsley Green Fayre, in June, will be a fantastic showcase event, celebrating the local environment, with live music, a circus show and eco-activities, set in the award winning National Wildflower Centre.
• Stadt Moers Park meets Alice in Wonderland on Midsummer’s Day with four performances between 21st –22nd June with Theatre in the Park.
• Knowsley Hall Music Festival in the grounds of the wonderful Knowsley Hall.
• Football fever strikes in July with the Liverpool- Knowsley Mini Cup and International Youth Soccer Tournament, both of which are celebrated at the vibrant Football Fiesta carnival.
• August welcomes the 10th Knowsley Flower Show, a free horticultural extravaganza hosted in Court Hey Park and includes the amazing Youth Arts Friendship Field.
• The world famous Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra links up with local schools and community groups to present fantastic acoustic treats in the heart of Knowsley.
• September to November is the Liverpool Biennial, the biggest celebration of contemporary art in the country. Huyton gallery will be presenting works involving the local community.
• The year ends in a Winter Celebration on 7th December, a wonderful family event in Court Hey Park and National Wildflower Centre.

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For more information about Knowsley’s 2008 events, contact James Brown on 0151 443 3121, or Paula Williams on 0151 443 3468 or log onto www.visitknowsley.com or download the guide.

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