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[@theGuardian]

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[@cathywood2519]

The Liverpool people are so friendly and generous. I have travelled a lot and this city remains one of my favourites. The people are genuine and friendly. Generous and kind. They will never let you down. This community is an inspiration to us all.

[@gazriley624]

i love it too

[@gazriley624]

@Roger Doger Not True. it maybe true of manchester and Birmingham but not Liverpool

[@clivewarren8671]

I married a scouser 11 years ago and moved to Liverpool from Bournemouth 6 years ago. It is the best thing I ever did. My three kids are scousers, the people in Liverpool are hard working people who would do anything for their own. They really are the salt of the Earth. Amazing people.

[@gazriley624]

agreed

[@noteverton]

Thank you, that's appreciated.

[@filipepedro8272]

Bournemouth to Liverpool? u need prayers

[@gazriley624]

@@filipepedro8272 whats that supposed to mean

[@clivewarren8671]

@@filipepedro8272 not at all. You are obviously one of those people that has never visited Liverpool and believes the words of hear say. That’s ok, you stay in your little bubble. Remember this though. If you were in trouble or needed help could you knock on a strangers house in your community and ask for help and be welcomed with open arms? Here in Liverpool I would be, through my experience in Bournemouth you would be told to get lost and the Police called.

[@robertreid2241]

As a student living in Huddersfield, this is really important to watch. I hadn't considered how where I live affects the community I live in before, but this has really given me something to think about. Essential viewing for any students renting in an urban area like this

[@stuartsaint4581]

Exactly, students need to be aware of how they fit into the wider effects on a local community, but residents sometimes need to do some work to understand that the students are as exploited as they are. These people in Liverpool seem to have struck the right balance, good luck in Huddersfield!

[@georgiaturnbull300]

As a student who used to live in Kenny Fields, and lived opposite the Community Centre/Social Club, this has really warmed my heart. I never thought at the time to pop in but now living as an adult in L8 (where it’s a pretty similar trajectory) rather than be selfish, you want to give back to the community who’ve lived here for years. L7 forever ❤️

[@caitlinhardy2784]

Liverpool is the best city with the best people wish everyone in this documentary well and that their plans are successful ❤️

[@rach623]

What an inspiration these people are. Proud scouser here too. ❤️

[@AndresNavaHurtado]

This is beautiful. It amazes me-the goodwill and heart of people and the power we yield when organised. It restores the enthusiasm that I seem to lose day by day. I’m truly moved, on the verge of tears. Wow.

[@theGuardian]

HD version will be available soon. It's still processing.

[@leonine118]

Excellent documentary. I'm an adopted Scouser living just down the road now in Old Swan. My son is a student spent last year living in Kenny Fields and I used to work at the Royal. What you are doing is inspiring and powerful. I love being in the heart of this city 💓

[@robertmcgrath7788]

Watching from Dublin, where unfortunately the same thing is happening with house prices, rent, student accommodation and cost of living crisis. I hope you succeed in your efforts, you're all brilliant people and part of what makes Liverpool such an amazing city. I'll try to follow your fight online 💙 and for the reds in Kennie Fields, see you on the 29th for the victory parade❤

[@jip230]

Sue and Myra and DYNAMOs who have taken charge in their community and are making a difference. We need more people like this

[@JanetJames-dw6xo]

Definitely 💯. Kind, warm generous people. They are the ones that deserve an MBE

[@susaneves1980]

I am a born and bred scouser people can call us what they like but we always help our own and others when they need it

[@JoeOxspring]

I was a student in Liverpool for 4 years, 1 of which I lived in Kenny Fields and another 2 further down into Kensington. I always speak so positively of Kenny when I reminisce about it even though it has a bad reputation. For all of the bad things that get said about Kensington, that was never my experience. People were warm, friendly and welcoming, I also had a great relationship with the expat families and communities on my street off Kensington high street, all the kids would know your name as they played in the street and begged you to let them clean your car. The can-do spirit of the people was inspiring and it had a very optimistic vibe about the place, even though they're clearly forgotten about by local powers. The upkeep and waste-disposal was catastrophic by the council, they'd leave alleys with inch-thick, matted waste on the ground which was a breeding ground for rats and insects. On numerous occasions they'd refuse to collect the waste from the alleys for a week because of the state of it. Roads when I was there were more pothole than they were actual road. It's such a shame because the houses are absolutely stunning, the parks like Newsham Park are gorgeous and if this area was in London it'd be some of the hottest property around, and council services would be shit-hot. Just another example of the North/South funding divide. The continuing privatisation/commercialisation of student accommodation commodifies these small communities, and means that students can no longer afford to stay in student-specific accommodation so we had no choice but to favour these neighbourhoods close to the university campus. It was clearly a problem when I was a student and is obviously getting worse. Not to say that we didn't also shop at local corner shops, integrate with neighbours and help out where we could, but the scale of it is clearly destroying the community that preceded us. We'd always get flyers through the door offering double market-value for the house from people wanting to turn the whole area into HMOs, as they must prove to be an absolute cash cow for landlords, all the while leaving residents with fewer affordable housing options and fragmenting the community further. The area was clearly well planned when it was built as there are so many little areas such as the one shown in the film that used to be nice little green spaces or parks, and now they're fenced off, locked up, and are full of garbage. The community centre always gave me a little smile as I'd walk past because it was obviously an intrinsic, well looked after part of the community, and to find out that the same people want to open up the breadth of their power is only a good thing. Give these people a lease, give them their community trust and for the love of god can a kitchen chain please sponsor a renovation for them. Vive la Kenny, and much love for Liverpool from South Yorkshire.

[@MeiinUK]

I'm from Sheffield, and I lived in Manchester... THIS was what went on in the mid-1990s as well. And yes, it can uplift an area, but sustainability is also important too ? Of course, UK being the UK, we all fight for resources, and things... and then to turn things round. It's all there... Liverpool also used to have a lot of civil service depts and research in Universities as well. Their NHS hospital was top notch. And then Home Office used to be a big presence there. And that was also how the Chinatown and overseas dispora was created... I was raised in Liverpool before my mother moved me to a safer place to Sheffield to be nearer to her siblings... (for safety). The number of times that our take-away was knocked and broken into... Well.. it would raise questions why anyone would live there. When we were part of the EU as a block, Liverpool was one of the city that got a lot of investments and money, and that created their football team as well. And they tried very hard to entice HK citizens to come and live there and to infest. Well.. those who ran away... from harm, would not be the same investors, unfortunately.... Some random other chinese, from other SE Asian dispora of course fill in those gaps. When you walk away from a hurtful place.. You never turn back that clock. Or go back there. Again.

[@scottharper6288]

What a lovely woman sue is always done a great job. Had the pleasure to work with her for a few months in Kenny fields helping in the community doing matenance in people's houses who couldn't afford jobs to be done. What she does is absolutely fantastic one of a kind

[@82DC]

Nearly had a little tear in my eye watching that I was brought up in Kenny my Nan was the caretaker in Kenny fields went to the school next door good to see Mark still trying to help the community well done mate

[@PDC-yb9qs]

Same!

[@HarcusCGTV]

As a Scot, I absolutely love the Scousers... cut from the same cloth as us. Beautiful people.

[@joeydowney2865]

Thank you Pal

[@jamesbarclay8430]

Great to see communities doing their best to help each other’s.

[@saraharold3670]

Wish a similar quality of courses were available all over the country so that students could go to study where they live and already have homes because it seems the student accommodation is taking precedence over the locals in these people's area.

[@MegaPedro1975]

That is a beautiful thing. Proud to be a scouser, we can all do great things.

[@FlickeringEmber]

I lived in Kenny for a while and never thought I'd see it becoming so gentrified in some parts. I'm so proud of the community and their hard work and togetherness. We could all learn a lot from these people. ❤

[@Pod-e4m]

most of the students that will be watching this don't care about communities. They just want their degree. I'm from Manchester but I have lived in Liverpool for 3 years - moved because of my job. Like Liverpool, most people I have met are nice - Liverpool has a good vibe about it. There will always be rich and poor but we should all help each other regardless. Nobody should have to starve in a world where so much food is thrown away.

[@itsgrii1775]

I live in Tenerife, but I am so proud of my Liverpool roots when I watch what you all are doing for by our community xx

[@teammoloney4783]

Ironic that after a few minutes of watching this I was forced to watch an advert for an actual bank.

[@tomfinney3416]

i hate what the tories have done in the last 12 years of govt to society , they create hardship through austerity and expect charities to fill the gap they leave folk to struggle in ,

[@Ryan-kn6xd]

My city my people my heart

[@Plumduff3303]

Proper journalism 👏 thankyou

[@cnic7085]

Beautiful film, beautiful people. Love from LA. from a son of the Mersey. The greatest city and people on earth, bar none. The tragedy of neglected communities that are spun out for corporate greed is a shame on all of us. Time to say no; time to believe in people first.

[@upthewhites8592]

2023 and like the wise man Joe Owens says, you won't see many of the new arrivals frequent these places or struggle to heat their homes.

[@zblingcreations6445]

I am a single mom I would love to be part of a community like this. From USA 🇺🇸

[@ssn-5898]

Here in Plymouth I live close to the university…. Student housing is everywhere- but it came existence _after_ key industries had closed or moved elsewhere - employers such as the two local hospitals, the dairy and the docks. The hospitals are now gone and replaced by a centralised one out of the main city area, the dairy closed down and was demolished and the docks now play host to pleasure boats rather than trading vessels. This is why most of the older houses here are now subdivided into flats for students.

[@andyellis7447]

I was born in Kenny, on Elchoe St. Me Auntie Rita n Uncle Joe went to Kenny Fields. Rose is me Auntie Rita's mate. She was a dinner lady in our school, St Nick's. This shows what Communities across the land can do. This video made me proud yet very homesick

[@yemalad1.]

I grew up in kenny and went to sacred heart school. Fuckin boss area back in the day. Everyone looked out for each other and it was a tight community. This brought back brilliant memories. I was in same year as Mark. It's good to see him looking after the area. 👊

[@walshydpo]

I'm from down south but my Dad is from Kenny and he went to Sacred Heart. My Nan lived in Holdsworth Street next to Minto Street. I remember as a teenager having a pint in the Halfway and the Grapes ( with the G fell off the sign). A very friendly neighbourhood, sorry to see it so neglected by the city.

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

The idea that hotels, student halls and other large corporations encroaching and wiping out communities is seen as progress seems so inevitable and depressing. These people and communities deserve honest consideration and actual support, but they don't get it. A sense of community seems to have been lost in so many ways over the last 10/15 years. I remember when we had a bakery in our high street and people would say hello to one another and now we just have a sterile Tesco that dominates the most localised economy, and people's demeanour is to actively not make eye contact and have a sense of mistrust for your neighbour. I'm 28, but I understand reading this would easily seem like I'm 30 years older.

[@merseydave1]

I am a Liverpool councillor representing wavertree ward, in each ward you have (at this moment in time) 3 councillors ... I do my upmost in supporting local resident groups, I have helped in setting some up. I did not see the three Kensington councillors supporting this project and it was Shamefull to hear that The Lord - City Mayor plus the M.P. refused to take part in this video!.

[@jeansmith3367]

Unbelievable, shameful indeed

[@seanspeed214]

In other words your corrupt.

[@merseydave1]

@@seanspeed214 I can say without any doubt that I am not corupt.

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@irenedavo3768]

Who is Mayor?

[@Nicolaspurr]

Excellent film! Nice one.

[@coletteellerton1840]

The council’s should be ashamed to not turn up to speak to the community I did not see the Liverpool echo there

[@alexhayden2303]

'OUR LAND'? This year, (And next year!) the UK will be accepting 200,000+ new Non Contributing, 'Citizens'. with exotic medical conditions, not seen in the UK for many decades. This is INSANE! Did You demand this? Building 240,000 new houses'. Bojo: New hospitals: Who will they be built for? England is now the 2nd most densely populated country in Europe!

[@Buckets41369]

Nick Small is a fantastic councillor. He genuinely cares about the people in his ward.

[@auntieb4025]

Unfortunately these issue are not top priority with our Council.

[@saxum2171]

I love scouser's very friendly people & there women are beautiful.

[@stevendavies3563]

Nobody going to stop em. Needs to be said I know they do give already BUT. More needs to be done by the local premier league football clubs , the disparity in wealth is absurd

[@TheUlli1964]

I wish all the people there the very best. Many greetings from Germany🙂

[@gazroach9019]

Well done to all the Team! Doing a great job! Only wish more towns in the uk follow the example you setting. Love. Respect from Teesside!

[@sarahwarden5574]

Amazing people do amazing things. You are amazing.

[@garyrigby21]

i grew up in Kensington, Liverpool

[@KD-nk3ht]

You lyin or tellin the truth for once?

[@garyrigby21]

@@KD-nk3ht for once? what are you talking about? i don't even know you! i grew up just off Holt rd

[@jeansmith3367]

Fabulous! Well done everyone, hello Myra xxx

[@Mike_5]

Now compare Kensington in London and Kensington in Liverpool notice any differences?

[@jazztheglass6139]

People actually want to live in Londons Kensington, there's a lot less shootings, a lot less smak dealing, a lot less violence, a lot less mugging of the elderly. I live a mile away from Londons kensington High St. I grew up and lived a mile away from Liverpools Kensington, in the next street to Warren Bradley, liverpool's ex council leader, not far from Wavertree Rd. Wavertree Rd has gone the same. Times were much worse in the 80's, then Hatton knifed the city in the back, Great people in Liverpool, but the violence is off the hook and the council is endemic with corruption.

[@irenedavo3768]

@@jazztheglass6139 wow!

[@craigcassidy6078]

@@jazztheglass6139 🤥

[@0fficialdregs]

brilliant people, keep up the great work

[@stevendavies3563]

Nobody going to stop em , scousers don’t give in

[@user-cm8en8or1p]

Our government looks after everyone in the world but it's own people in this country.

[@stuartsaint4581]

Excellent documentary and great to see the community not letting potentially divisive issues like students and immigration infect them. I don't know what it will take to start denting that iron-clad 40% poll rating for the Tories, but there should be millions protesting in the street at this point.

[@SamUploads420]

Totally inspired

[@lvngitcouture]

Fantastic!

[@77slate]

Well done all 👍👍👍

[@rach623]

More documentaries like this! 💫👍

[@KuchiKopi179]

They are angels.

[@ingeborgwood8057]

Liverpool accent is certainly difficult to understand for germans like me. Its really very special , but I have lived in England and my husband came from Leeds ,so I am used to different accents.

[@Nicekittiesandchoclatemouse]

I love Liverpool !

[@joe-vl3nd]

How much does Liverpool and Everton FC .clubs and players give to the community.each week Not much I guess

[@willsalazarramirez5139]

CHICLAYO PERU 🇵🇪 🤝 LEEDS UK 🇬🇧

[@danfra198]

Is write mark bro keep it up lad 👍👍👍👍

[@reeling-in]

London or Liverpool is like the 3rd world or civilisation! You take your pick!

[@ibukunogunfeitimi5645]

Kudos to Liverpudlian everywhere involved in building back better best outcomes through ®️ new business to business to customer innovation ©️ designed to support Liverpool's working class, poor pensioners and the disabled everywhere. Stand up for your right. Most importantly, Liverpudlians are working flat out to ATTRACT new corporate business partners to support Liverpool through real affordable housing and well paid jobs to levelling up. We can't rely solely on Boris Johnson much onger - let us Do It Ourself ☮️

[@secondtimearound2539]

You could never rely on Johnson in Liverpool, but the solidarity my city of birth has always had is stronger than any politician's opinion or place of work. Will always be proud to be a Scouser, wherever I lay my hat. People like Sue are the lifeblood of society everywhere.

[@loopedandlucky4409]

@@secondtimearound2539 same here la, left in 85, went abroad and am still living in Germany for thousands of different reasons (cheaper cleaner more money blah blah blah) But I am and always will be a proud Scouser......

[@zapre2284]

Nah mate ....we've been colonised post 2008 . Our culture has been decimated and the city is just a dumping ground for wannbe students and stag parties to get boozed up . This city has long died

[@changecollar]

Quality is 360p why?

[@Velgaeris]

Because Liverpool

[@theGuardian]

It's still processing the HD version. Apologies.

[@christopherflores7645]

We need food😥

[@stuzo666]

Dreamers..meanwhile Rome burns

[@googleg5877]

Stop rich for being too greedy !!!

[@thegamersfaction6343]

Best of luck to L7 from next door L13

[@Jack-rj1dq]

The growth of the universities and transition of places like Kenny into a student area has actually done great things for the city - so a few complainers whose properties have likely 4-5 times increased in value shouldn’t be an issue

[@illeatthat]

Clearly you don't know how much community means to people in Merseyside

[@barbaradarcy9083]

Properties may well have increased in price but at the cost new families cannot afford to live in these Properties. I have lived in this area for 36 years, I could sell and mahe a big profit, but I couldn't live with my self to do such a thing. I do belive in a mixture of people. Not against students, just the council for letting it happen.

[@zapre2284]

The Universities have systematically aided in the destruction of this city since the 1960s sorry

[@JDVM-om9oc]

Great that

[@roberta9833]

❤️💐👏👏

[@ralphwhittington989]

Well ask mosala he is on 400.000 pound a week and ask Liverpool football club they have got money lots of money 💸💰

[@marie-christineharris7505]

@Adam Kennedy o

[@louiselewis641]

😊💖💖

[@TheHandsomeman]

This is not what it seems this video.

[@robertbest4398]

They wont let do it need allsorts of certs I want to start recycling great Britain not with people shocking

[@duanerice-mason2115]

YOU ARE SHOWING THE UK IN A BAD LIGHT

[@ellemay2755]

👍💞

[@huelu982]

There are food pantries everywhere around the world….

[@irenedavo3768]

Not everywhere! Africa!

[@irenedavo3768]

India

[@irenedavo3768]

Where are you?

[@veronical.lianmaseras4543]

Not much diversity in Kensington Fields are they racists, is that why nobody from Liverpool attended their event?

[@RaccoonKCD]

What do you mean?

[@veronical.lianmaseras4543]

@Adam Kennedy Have you any evidence of this please Adam?

[@G529-l3v]

😲 automatically assume racism???

[@veronical.lianmaseras4543]

@@G529-l3v Can you please explain, what else is there in 2022?

[@gazroach9019]

Divvy! Always 1!

[@meh3247]

Property is theft. - Proudhon.

[@Abman31]

I wish this was in English, OR at least had subtitles 😀

[@johnblaze8774]

Not even remotely funny. Such a stupid trope being keep banging on about.

[@peterdonnelly6804]

Swipe down from top of screen, then press cc for subtitles