Rain fails to stop a sunny future for St James’ Garden

The rejuvenated St James’ Garden enjoyed a fun-filled family event on Sunday 19th June. Organised by the Friends of St James’ Garden, Celebrate the Heart of Liverpool featured a range of activities including a circus workshop, tours of the garden, fireworks, and a display of the proposed glass bridge. The day was kicked off when the Lord Mayor, Alan Dean, planted an oak tree with local children. 

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Robin Riley, of the Friends of St James’ Garden said "We were delighted with the number of local people who turned up. The circus workshop did battle with the cathedral bells as the sun shone. Then the heavens opened with rain like a monsoon and everybody went home."

Despite the interruption of the downpour, Robin was very pleased with the success of the event, “We proved what can be done in a once no-go park.”

All activities at the event were free and gave people a chance to explore this fascinating site. One of the most popular activities of the afternoon was the circus workshop. Children were taught how to juggle, ride a unicycle and walk a tightrope.

Tours of the park were given by the Friends of the garden and a Park Ranger. It was a chance to learn about the horticulture, architecture and renovation of the former cemetery, as well as finding out about the prominent people buried there. Up in the cathedral, plans for a spectacular glass bridge spanning the garden, were laid out for local people to discuss.