Nov 29 2008 by Mark Johnson, Liverpool Daily Post

A LIVERPOOL based community group unveiled a makeover at the city centre?s St Luke?s Church.

Urban Strawberry Lunch (USL), which is dedicated to the upkeep of the war-torn building, carried out the work after the church scooped ?1,800 of goods and services.

The funding came from B&Q?s One Planet Living Awards, which aims to help reduce the ecological footprint and enhance the local community.

In the late evening of Monday May 5 1941 the church at the corner of Leece Street and Berry street was hit by an incendiary bomb during the blitz.

But the church stood and represents a vital chapter in city's history and holds a special place in the hearts of Liverpudlians.



Scores turned out to see the transformation, including Riverside MP Louise Ellman.