Around the World for Ralph

by | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, Community, P J Livesey News

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March, 2021

AROUND THE WORLD FOR RALPH

The PJ Livesey Team are raising money for The Christie Charity

The PJ Livesey Team is walking, running, rowing and cycling our way around the world – covering a whopping 25,000 miles – to raise money for The Christie Charity.

This amazing challenge is also to support our colleague Ralph, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment at The Christie Hospital in Manchester.

Clocking up these miles is our way of showing him we are with him every step of the way.

Georgina Livesey said: “My initial idea was to cross the Atlantic for Ralph and then someone suggested we should circumnavigate the world and I was sold!

“Ralph has been an integral part of PJ Livesey since the company was founded and continues to inspire us now with his humour and strength. It speaks volumes that so many people are joining in to take on the world for him!”

Eighty people are recording their daily miles with progress plotted on a giant map.

The Christie provides outstanding treatment and care for Ralph and many others and we are trying to raise an initial £2,500 whilst traveling 25,000 miles Around the World for Ralph!

We have already completed 3300 miles and have currently just passed Montreal.

We will add regular updates here and would love it if people wanted to donate to this wonderful cause.

Supporting local businesses

by | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog, Community, Current Developments, Feature Properties, Sales Information

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NOVEMBER, 2020

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

Our Didsbury garden apartment comes with a package of goodies

We are supporting local businesses by adding a package of goodies that will make the buyer of our final garden apartment at Parklands, Didsbury, feel even more at home.

Plants from Flourish, a fridge full of beers from The Epicurean and luxury candles from Moth will add the final touches to this two bedroom show apartment which already includes fitted bedroom furniture, carpets and blinds.

Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce said: “These are all wonderful independent shops that serve both of our Didsbury developments that have been forced to close their door during the second lock down. We wanted to show our support and it means whoever buys the apartment can have some lovely treats when they move in.

“Our marketing suite at 825 Didsbury is still open and buyers can make a private appointment to view the show apartment so they can truly appreciate how light and bright it is.”

Priced at £394,950 it qualifies for the Government’s current Help to Buy scheme which means it is available with only a 5% deposit. And as it is ready to move into there will be no stamp duty to pay.

Gavin added: “With everything in place you could be living in Apartment 08 by Christmas, surrounded by lush plants or maybe an amazing Christmas tree, enjoying a hand crafted beer in a wonderfully scented living room!”

Call 0161 448 0902 and make your appointment now with our sales consultant Brittany who will be happy to show you around.

Flourish – https://www.flourish.company/

The Epicurean – https://www.theepicureanbeers.co.uk/

Moth – https://mothstyle.com/

Support your local high street – the doors may be closed but you can still order online.

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We are supporting local businesses by adding a package of goodies that will make the buyer of our final garden apartment at Parklands, Didsbury, feel even more at home.

Plants from Flourish, a fridge full of beers from The Epicurean and luxury candles from Moth will add the final touches to this two bedroom show apartment which already includes fitted bedroom furniture, carpets and blinds.

Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce said: “These are all wonderful independent shops that serve both of our Didsbury developments that have been forced to close their door during the second lock down. We wanted to show our support and it means whoever buys the apartment can have some lovely treats when they move in.

“Our marketing suite at 825 Didsbury is still open and buyers can make a private appointment to view the show apartment so they can truly appreciate how light and bright it is.”

Priced at £394,950 it qualifies for the Government’s current Help to Buy scheme which means it is available with only a 5% deposit. And as it is ready to move into there will be no stamp duty to pay.

Gavin added: “With everything in place you could be living in Apartment 08 by Christmas, surrounded by lush plants or maybe an amazing Christmas tree, enjoying a hand crafted beer in a wonderfully scented living room!”

Call 0161 448 0902 and make your appointment now with our sales consultant Brittany who will be happy to show you around.

Flourish – https://www.flourish.company/

The Epicurean – https://www.theepicureanbeers.co.uk/

Moth – https://mothstyle.com/

Support your local high street – the doors may be closed but you can still order online.

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Go Gold

by | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog, Community, News & Events, P J Livesey News

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November, 2019

P J LIVESEY GO GOLD FOR RESEARCH

Fundraising at our Trafford Park Headquarters has helped two wonderful local charities.

Throughout the whole of September the P J Livesey offices turned ‘Gold’ in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

With a gold-themed cake baking contest, a golden egg raffle and a guess the name of a giant gold bear competion, our generous staff and visitors raised a magnificent £2,180.50 in aid of Friends of Rosie.

The donation will help the Manchester based charity to fund pioneering research looking for improvements in the treatment and diagnosis of children with cancer.

Dorothea Livesey, of P J Livesey, said “We are delighted to support this very worthwhile local charity and help raise awareness for childhood cancer research. My thanks go to everyone who helped to organise events and donated during the month, helping us to reach such a fantastic fundraising total.”

Felicity Goodey CBE DL, Friends of Rosie Chair of Trustees, visited the office to pick up the cheque and said “Our huge thanks goes to the team at P J Livesey for their

amazing fundraising achievements during September. Support like this helps us pump more funding into these vital areas of research, making a difference for children with cancer in the future.”

Giant gold bears were also in residence at our developments at Green Walk in West Didsbury and The Historic Quarter at Alderley Park with viewers and purchasers also invited to guess the giant toy’s name.

Sheila King, one of our new residents at The Historic Quarter guessed correctly but generously decided to donate the cuddly bear to Francis House Hospice in Didsbury. 

 A whole hearted thank you to everyone who got involved and we send our very best wishes to the charities.

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IMPORTANT HERITAGE BUILDINGS SAVED IN STROUD

by | Sep 19, 2019 | Blog, Community, Featured, New Properties, News & Events, Recently Acquired, Standish Hospital, Updates

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September, 2019

STANDISH ESTATE PURCHASE

32-acre site near Stroud within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We have just completed the purchase of the Standish Estate, a beautiful 32-acre site near Stroud in Gloucestershire within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

At the heart of this glorious wooded estate are a cluster of historic buildings that span the centuries, including a Grade 2 listed Georgian manor house. The estate was most recently used as a hospital and other buildings include two Art Deco style ward buildings and a distinctive hydrotherapy pool house.

The main hospital closed in 2004 and earlier this year we received planning permission to convert the existing buildings into 48 homes and within the grounds will build some brand new homes designed specifically for this unique location.

We will also be making extensive improvements to the grounds including new footpaths and improved open spaces to make the most of the unique mature landscaped and incorporating a range of ecological habitat improvements, including new homes for rare species of bats.

Director James Woodmansee said: “We are very pleased to now be in a position to start work to save these important heritage buildings and give them new purpose, using our experience in dealing with complex sites where creative solutions are required.

“While the site has a number of complex constraints, the unique setting with hundreds of mature trees and stunning views over the open countryside, combined with a group of heritage assets on a scale rarely seen in the UK, provide the foundation for an exceptional development.

“It has taken many of years of hard work to get to this point, working closely with Homes England and the 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, our team of designers and consultants, Stroud District Council, the local Parish Councils and local residents. We were delighted that the efforts to strike the delicate balance between providing a long-term future for the heritage assets and minimising impact on the special setting were recognised by the planning committee members with their unanimous decision.

“After being boarded up for more than a decade, the buildings are in a poor state of repair and were in danger of being lost forever. We will use all our skills and expertise, learned over four decades, to bring them back to life and create a truly stunning development that respects this unique and beautiful location.”

Standish House, together with its adjoining stable block, will be converted to 20 grand houses and apartments, and the two distinctive Art Deco style ward buildings will be converted to 26 properties. The hydrotherapy pool building, which was previously considered for demolition, will be converted into two properties.

Ranged across the site the 99 new build homes, from two-bedroom starter homes to larger family semi-detached and detached houses, will provide a diverse range of properties each designed specifically for the site.

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St. James Portsmouth – Planning

by | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Community, Featured, News & Events, Planning Consultation, Planning Information, St. James Hospital, Portsmouth, Updates

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June, 2019

PROPOSALS FOR PORTSMOUTH SITE

We’ve been selected to bring forward proposals to redevelop a large hospital site in Portsmouth.

St James’ Hospital, close to the sea front at Southsea, consists of a number of handsome Grade 2 listed buildings set in 25 acres of parkland.

There is a well-loved cricket pitch and pavilion and a Grade 2 listed chapel that will be retained with options for community use.

The buildings are recently vacant after NHS services were relocated to new facilities in the city and we are now consulting with the local community on how they would like to see the site developed.

P J Livesey Director, James Woodmansee, said: “The St James’ Hospital site is a landmark for Portsmouth and one that demands a unique solution. We have the extensive knowledge and experience to do this and to do it well and will be working alongside the City Council and the city’s conservation team

“This is an opportunity to redefine residential development within Portsmouth, providing unrivalled new homes on a scale that can make a real difference to the mix available, making the best use of a brownfield site and securing a long-term future for a significant range of listed buildings.

“It is an opportunity not to be squandered and our uncompromising approach to quality and heritage will create an exemplar development the local community and the wider City will be proud of.”

The first Community Consultation Event is being held on Wednesday July 17th between 2.30pm and 7.30pm at Portsmouth and Southsea Cricket Club, Locksway Road, Portsmouth. PO4 8LD

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Giving Art a New Home

by | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog, Community, Current Developments, News & Events

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June, 2019

GIVING ART A NEW HOME

As part of the Didsbury Arts Festival, Green Walk will showcase the work of local artists.

One of our gorgeous properties at Green Walk in Didsbury has been turned into a Pop Up Art gallery to showcase the work of local artists.

‘Giving Art a New Home’ is part of our sponsorship of the bi-annual Didsbury Arts Festival and we are proud to support this ambitious and inspiring ten-day festival of arts and culture which takes place in locations across the area.

We collaborated with Helena Hulova-Sharpe who runs the Everyman Art Gallery on Wilmslow Road and is Visual Arts Co-ordinator for the Festival.

Work includes abstract artwork by Suzanne Bethell, full of joy, movement and life; former architect, Kevin Pockock’s bold colourful statements and pieces by Patrick Cunningham which reflect the history of Manchester and development of the cotton industry.

Complementing the art work are sculptural pieces by Martin Hedges.

All the pieces are looking for a new permanent home – with prices ranging from £150 – £4,000.

The Green Walk gallery runs from June 27th – June 30th after which we encourage you to visit the Everyman Art Gallery where Green Walk residents can enjoy a special price as a Welcome to Didsbury.

For full details on Didsbury Arts Festival click here

We would love to see you there.

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