Urban Strawberry Lunch at "the bombed-out-church"
regeneration through artistic activities
"the perfect metaphor for the spirit of regeneration".... The Independent
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a good idea, to use a much loved but ignored building as a catalyst for cultural rebirth, regenerating and caring for the space making it available and open for the people of Liverpool and its visitors and guests.
WHATS GOING ON DOWN THE BOMBED OUT CHURCH?
WHAT'S BEEN ON ...............
Liverpool group Urban Strawberry Lunch have been working at the "bombed-out church", Leece Street, as Artists in Residence 2007-2009, presenting - Exhibitions, ‘Unplugged Gigs’, Poetry, Performance Art Theatre and Film screenings within the interior of the church, bringing the space back to life through the arts.
Urban Strawberry Lunch will continue the residency until the end of 2009. Please get in touch if you would like to present your work at "the bombed out church"
USL are working to regenerate "the bombed out church" through using the arts as an engine of change. On days when there are no events programmed, the "Bombed out Church" is opened by USL as a Heritage Tourist Site, providing open access to the public.
Urban Strawberry Lunch at St Luke’s, provides a cultural haven and artistic outlet for the whole city of Liverpool.
St Luke’s Church (built in 1831 by John Foster and John Foster Jr) was ‘bombed out’ on 5th May 1941 during the Second World War Blitz on Merseyside. Since then its shell been closed to the public its ruined and abandoned state a curiosity at the heart of the city of Liverpool.
In 2003 Urban Strawberry Lunch launched their Finest Hour project, comprising of two parts:
the compilation of a sound archive, preserving the memories of those who witnessed the Blitz (Finest Hour Liverpool Blitz Sound Archive)
a yearly event at St Luke’s commemorating the anniversary of its destruction.
The annual events at St Luke's proved very popular and in April 2007 USL began working at St Luke's on a daily basis.
Entry is free but a voluntary by donation is our chief source of income and helps us keep this magnificent building open to the public.
Corporate membership available ... promote your business at St Luke's, remember - over 51,000 visitors so far.
If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch or call us on 0151 709 7562
MAKE LUNCH NOT WAR!
The weather can sometimes mean that an event is cancelled, please check the local forecast. Winds over 15mph, heavy rain, snow, sleet, or lightning can postpone events at St Luke's... call 0151 709 7562 and wait for the divert for more info..
or see google calendar (in comments section) for up to date changes
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Hey Lunch at St. Luke's, finally made it to one of your events rather than just reading about and seeing them going on. In fact your fringe event was a catalyst to get us out to the Monday of the Matthew Street Festival. At the church as the rain started hammering down but it didn't damp the enthusiasm of the crowd or the band who were fun. Good to get snapped by the Fab Collective too. Well done. Cheers, Kiron Reid
We'll be popping in from time to time to see you's I'm sure of it
Thanks very much for your guidance, words of wisdom and most of all letting two lads off the street put a gig in best indoor/outdoor venue in Liverpool
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Its all going on down at "the bombdie" click the link above for details of events and stuff at St Luke's We've got Film screenings, music, art exhibitions and loads more coming up
25th Jan - 1st Feb Chinese New Year at the bombed out church Music, Crafts, Bell ringing on car wheels...you name it, it's all going on down at the bombdie!!! Lion Dance Performance 1st Feb (sunday) @4pm 29th Jan - 1st Feb . Movies @5pm: vintage cartoons, shorts and comedy classics click her for more detailed info...
Big Ta 4 the contact_Yes I would love to gig @ the bombdie nxt yr cannot remember much but will try and rack my little brain_another band rehearsed @ STL's called Manic Depression who where excellent i roadied them to London in an old Bedford Van with blue tinted windows (we thought they looked kool_oh well)! Ray
The Giants are now 7. All exhibition preparations are on target. (There is still lots of work to be done, but the skeletons are made. It will take half a day to erect them and I will need about 3-4 helpers- to be on the safe side.)
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