I was recently put into contact with managers from Sheltered Housing Schemes in the Anfield area of Liverpool by Jane who works for New Beginnings. The schemes, Devon Court, Suzanne Boardman House, Millachip Court, Thirlmere Court, Maritime Lodge, Liberton Court and Dobson Court are all located around Breck Road and are vibrant communities of older residents who live in an assisted way but still with lots of independance.

Anfield Past, Present and Future was the first of a series of events which will focus on the changes taking place in the area through demolition, rebuilding and renovation, look at the experiences residents have had of living in the area over their lifetimes and what can be expected from the future.

The event included information about new and exisiting housing, performances from All Saints Catholic Primary School, dancing from the Bolger Cunningham school of Irish dancing, music from the Comhaltas Irish band along with Tommy Walsh historian from the Irish community, Indian dancing and workshop from Bashahaka and Folk music and singing from Colin Richardson-Owen.

Washington, Kenn and I were present to film what was going on and to help people to record their experiences of the area and Stephen King (www.stephenkingphotography.co.uk) was around to take photographs of people both with the European Cup and enjoying themselves.

It is so important that this kind of dialogue continues as the area grows and develops, changes and reinvents itself.