South Liverpool April 2017

Issue 119 – April 2017

HOMES AND HALLS

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By Stephen Guy

IT was once known for its terrace overlooking sheltered wooded gr unds filled it c l ur ul ers and s ru s. Built in the early 18th century, Wavertree Hall was demolished in 1896 and the School for the lind in urc ad uilt n t e site. One of the earliest occupants of the Hall – which replaced an earlier uilding as ic ard erci al. His great-grandfather was said t a e een t e first an t e illed in t e i il ar et een r und eads and ca aliers. centur later it as ccupied arles a rence. n guide said “Without much pretention to arc itectural elegance it ex i its a degree of quiet old-fashioned c rt and s er anti uit . “This is almost peculiar to itself in the immediate neig ur d i erp l where everything speaks of dern a uence and recent ac uire ent. ts r er enera le el s

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is pr a l t e gr t an centuries. ts sunn and s eltered situati n as een peculiarl a ura le t t e culti ati n and eaut its trees s ru s and ers all inds. e terrace appears t e a di inis ed c p t e n le ne at the Earl of Sefton’s Croxteth all. ll t at re ains t e use today is the ornate gateway which once gave access to a dri e. Local legend says that, in

the middle of the 19th century, the owners locked the gates permanently after their daughter el ped. n t er anis ed use featured in the quaintly-worded guide is ild all all de lis ed in . The description conjures up i ages s ut i erp l e re t e area as de el ped e all as uilt t e late pr priet r a er asc ne after the designs of Mr Nash, architect, London, and completed

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. “It contains a suite of spacious apartments, consisting of a great hall, dining room, drawing room, li rar and ctag nal stud . circular staircase leads r the study to the summit of the great tower, whence the prospects are t extensi e and eauti ul. p pul us and ell cultivated plain spreads itself ut e re t e e lder. t impresses him with the cheerful emotions that naturally arise on contemplating the results of success ul industr . The view took in ug t n resc t Runcorn’s Halton Castle and Norton Priory as well as the erse estuar e eaut its situati n has rendered Childwall the favourite resort of SHEDS NOW AVAILABLE Liverpool citizens on • Turfing • Flagging • Block Paving unda s and lida s . • Fencing • Decking n earn re a ut Free Quoting • Est over 26 years the history of Liverpool Mob 07929 180646 at the Museum of 0151 724 4302 Liverpool, Pier Head, 7 Booker, Liverpool open 10 am to 5 pm www.bookerlandscapes.co.uk every day, admission Email:warren@bookerlandscapes.com ree.

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Rotary Club’s name change

WHAT’S in a name and why change it? We all know of Backrub, Jerry’s Guide to the World Wide Web, Il Giornale and Brad’s Drink, or do we? No, then maybe you know them now as Google, Yahoo, Starbucks and Pepsi Cola. So why the changes of some well known names and why did The Rotary Club of Liverpool Garston change its’ name to Rotary Liverpool South. As a club we know that change is common, that things change all the time and so does the identity of a Rotary Club. Our Club is not the same as it was in 1945 when we were awarded our charter in the name of The Rotary Club of Garston. We have had a change of name since our being founded in 1945 to The Rotary Club of Liverpool Garston. The main reason being that in a new, digital age with people googling for Rotary Clubs in Liverpool, we either could not be found online or were confused with The Rotary Club of Garstang, 10 miles north of Preston! The change of name made it easier for the club’s details and programmes to be found by visitors to Liverpool using their iPads, laptops and iPhones. Most people associate names of cities, towns and streets with small businesses, something that cannot be said for the family of Rotary. e na es ere t specific and did n t ull re ect t e area t at clu n ser es t e s ut end of Liverpool. Both names were nond na ic legac na es ic did n t fit it the new Rotary branding. So was our name holding the club back it ust eing ass ciated it a specific part of Liverpool (Garston)? Nothing wrong with Garston, the author was born and bred there! However the port town of Garston has changed since 1945 as has the Club. We now cover a much wider area than when we were founded hence the decision to change our name to etter re ect e are and t e area e ser e. e are n ficiall tar i erp l South and busy with our re-branding. New tabards, new name badges and an overhaul and re-branding of our Carol Wagon which still bears our original name. So look out for us in our new Rotary livery in the south end of Liverpool as the newly rebranded and innovative Rotary Liverpool South.

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Join the Mardi Gras parade with The Savoy Jazzmen

THE Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 4th April between 2pm and 4pm. Bring your brollies and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. There is a £6.00 admission charge which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Further details from :- Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478

Happy 100th birthday Gladys WE were delighted to help Gladys celebrate her 100th birthday with her neighbours by having Afternoon Tea here at Coast. Gladys is a wonderful

energetic lady who looks, I’m sure you’ll agree, fabulous for 100 years of age! We wish her many more happy times ahead ... love Team Coast xx

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LINK Pick up points SUPERMARKETS Tesco Mather Avenue L18 Tesco Woolton L25 Sainsbury’s Woolton L25 Morrisons Speke L25 ASDA Smithdown Road L15 Tesco Park Road L8 POST OFFICES Woolton Post Office, 27 Woolton Street, L25 5NH Hunts Cross Post Office, 269 Speke Rd, L25 0NN Lark Lane Post Office, Lark Lane, L17 Speke Post Office, 4 South Parade, L24 2SG Booker Ave. Post Office, L18 Garston Post Office, Speke Rd., L18 SOUTH LIVERPOOL LIBRARIES Allerton Library, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 6HG Childwall Fiveways Library, Liverpool, L15 6UT Garston Library, Bowden Road, L19 1QN Lee Valley Library, Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley RD, L25 2RF Sefton Park Library, Aigburth Road, L17 4JS Speke Library, Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, L24 OTY Wavertree Library, Picton Road, L15 4LP Halewood Library, Leathers Lane, L26 0TS R.T.S. Printers, Rose Lane,

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Speke nursery draws interest from parents THE Young Persons Opportunity Play Centre opened on 27th February at Parklands, Speke. The opening drew a lot of interest from local parents, businesses and councillors, with Councillor Nick Small, Assistant Mayor of Liverpool and Cabinet Member for Education, Employment and Skills, ficiall pening t e centre. The Business Development Club (BDC), ic is a n n r pr fit company that links services for businesses, employment and education to the community, is working with the Young Persons Opportunity Project (YPOP) in bringing this additional childcare offering to the south of Liverpool. Marie Ennis from YPOP said: “Our parents are delighted with what we have to offer their children and tell us how happy the children are coming to the Play Centre.” Nursery and breakfast/ after school club care is available as well as a mobile crèche service with free funding places – all delivered in a safe and inviting location by

Councillor Nick Small and Project Manager. experienced and dedicated staff. The Play Centre will also offer apprenticeships and work experience placements. To contact the Play Centre you can telephone

Tilly Johnson, YPOP on 0151 233 2078 (mobile 07912 845940). For more information about the BDC and its services, ring Lin Boyd on 07837 946128 or Jackie Lee on 07857 546273.

Garden to benefit guests with autism AN £8,000 sensory garden, to help people with autism enjoy short breaks at Autism Initiative’s Minshull House, was opened today ( Thursday) by grant funders. Awards for All England, part of the Big Lottery Fund, provided the money to create a side garden at Minshull House, in West Derby Liverpool. Ten Camelot volunteers helped paint the decking to finis t e space. Pat’s Garden, named after Autism Initiatives founder

Pat Minshull, includes a special decked area with outdoor eating space, BBQ and sensory planting. A former rectory set in 500 acres of tranquil country park, Minshull House opened in October 2016 and has provided employment for local people. It was developed specificall t eet t e respite needs of adults with autism. Manager Shaun Pike said: “This garden is a great transitional area for guests.

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It will heighten different senses: touch, feel, sight and some plants that they can taste. “We’re so grateful to the Big Lottery Fund for this garden, which will encourage guests to have independence and learn new skills as they grow and harvest from raised beds, plan meals and use the produce we grow.” For more information a ut autis specific respite at Minshull House please call 0151 330 9500 or email info@autisminitiatives.org

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This month we meet Christian Evans Partner at GAD LLP Solicitors, Personal Injury Department What advice would you give to someone who has been injured through no fault of their own? Act quickly and seek advice from a Solicitor who you either have experience of or who has been recommended to you, preferably local to you. You need to know your rights and what options are available to you so you can make an informed decision. Some clients, even with very serious injuries, believe they are entirely to blame or have been led to believe that the accident was their own fault and so don’t even seek a second opinion from a professional until it’s too late. What is most important to clients suffering a personal Injury? In my 18 years’ experience, I have represented clients across a wide range of personal injury areas and found that every client is unique, as are their aims. However they all want to know that they are being listened to and that those aims are understood by their Solicitor. Most want justice and to be placed back, as far as possible, into the position they were in before the accident as soon as possible. This could be by rehabilitation, treatment, replacement of goods and vehicles or financial compensation. Funding the case is usually of worry to a lot of our clients until we explain that if there are no other funding options available which are more favourable to them, we can offer a no win, no fee basis on cases we assess have reasonable prospects of success. This means that if their case is unsuccessful we do not charge for our costs. Which areas do clients need advice or guidance with? Initially our clients simply want to know whether they have a claim. The majority do and then we consider what our clients’ aims are, whether they’re achievable and how best to fulfil them. As mentioned, clients need guidance on how best to fund their case but it will be the advice on the issue of legal liability where the Solicitor will come into their own: proving not only that the accident happened in the way our client has said, but why the Defendants are responsible under the relevant law and that the accident has ‘caused’ the injuries sustained. If liability is denied and evidence provided to support that denial we have to assess the strength of that evidence, how we counter or undermine it and determine whether we need to issue Court Proceedings. At all times we advise but it is the client who ultimately makes the decision as it’s their case. Is there anything that clients often overlook? Most of our clients are well prepared when they come to us, have already obtained details of the other party, have photographs or sketch plans, taken contact details from witnesses which make our jobs so much easier. However nobody is expecting to have an accident and obviously their first priority is the injury itself and having the appropriate treatment and so they don’t think to gather any information at the time. As such it’s important as mentioned previously to take advice from a Solicitor as soon as possible who can advise on the information and evidence required before it’s lost or becomes difficult to obtain. They should keep any receipts or details of any expenses which are incurred as a result of their accident as they can claim not only for the injuries but also any financial losses including loss of earnings. How do you approach your work? I really enjoy my job and take huge satisfaction from achieving results for my clients. The vast majority of our clients are those who have instructed us previously or are recommended by family or friends who have been former

clients. We are hugely proud of this as it’s testament not only to the fact that we must do a good job but that people trust us to make that recommendation as it’s a reflection on them too. The other reason I believe we have such a high level of satisfaction is that we are open, friendly and approachable local solicitors with offices around Liverpool How do you prefer clients contact you? Whatever is most convenient to our clients. Whilst it’s preferable to meet or to discuss the case over the phone, as it’s sometimes easier to understand the accident circumstances and take full instructions, I am fully aware people have busy lives or work shifts and so contact via my email cevans@gadllp.co.uk or our website www.gadllp. co.uk are also ways to ask questions or provide information and instructions. What are the benefits of having more than one office in Liverpool? We like to make it easy for clients to work with us. Being local to clients makes it convenient and can save time. Which case especially pleased you in 2016? We settled a case which 2 other firms had rejected due to poor prospects but we believed could be successful by applying a different area of the law which had not been considered. Liability had been denied and fiercely opposed by the Defendants who went to the lengths of instructing private investigators to obtain surveillance on our client, with the hope of undermining their case. Ultimately the Defendants failed and the case settled for more than a quarter of a million pounds. The Claimant was more grateful about being believed and with us keeping faith with her throughout the case than the settlement. Why do clients choose GAD? We ask all our clients to provide feedback on their experience. We never take anything for granted and work hard for every client. Last year for example, 92% of our clients thought our service was either excellent or good and we won over 90% of all Road Traffic Accident cases we took on. Are there any time limits on claims? Yes, strict time limits apply for making a personal injury claim. Known as the limitation period, the standard period for commencing proceedings to bring a claim is 3 years. Failure to commence a court action within that time means the claim is likely to be statute barred preventing clients from claiming their rightful compensation. There are however numerous exceptions to the 3 year limit including claims in other countries, accidents causing death, children under 18 etc. and so it is again crucial you take professional advice as soon as you can, not only for advice on the limitation period, but to ensure the case is resolved before Court proceedings become necessary, where possible. How did you become involved in dealing with Personal Injury? I knew I wanted to be a solicitor since I was 11. I blame the influx of American legal dramas! However, it wasn’t until I went to University and was taught by a lecturer who had been involved in a road traffic accident which had killed his wife, left his daughter disabled and himself with spinal injuries that I realised what an important job a Solicitor could have in trying to help people rebuild their lives after a serious accident. Unfortunately my lecturer had been badly advised and the lasting effects had led him to retrain to become a personal injury solicitor and then a lecturer so he could highlight to future Solicitors the responsibilities

they would have not only to clients whose injuries can often be life altering, but also for their families and friends who also suffer. From that moment on, I didn’t want to be anything else. What needs to be proven in order to bring a successful claim? It’s a fallacy, often nurtured by the media and insurance companies, that there is a compensation culture, that ‘where’s there is blame, there’s a claim’. A victim of a personal injury can only be successful if they can prove the Defendants are negligent or have breached a statutory duty or Act of Law. A simple accident or where a Defendant has acted reasonably and complied with the relevant Regulations, no matter how serious the accident or injury, will not lead to a successful personal injury claim. As such most cases which do not have a cause of action in law are never pursued as a Solicitor of any worth would not want to waste their client’s time, or indeed their own, on cases which are not ultimately going to be successful. As well as proving the Defendants are legally liable for the accident, we have to show that the injuries sustained have been caused by the accident which is sometimes difficult if the client has pre-existing problems in the area of injury such as their back or psychologically. Tell me a little about yourself? I joined this firm in 1999 on work experience and enjoyed the working environment so much, I kept turning up! I was made Partner in 2007 and am joint head of personal injury. I love most sports, particularly football, and have this year taken up coaching my 7 year old son’s football team, which has given me a completely different insight not only into the game itself but the politics surrounding it, especially managing expectations… not of the kids, who are fantastic, but those of the parents! Finally if you could change any aspect of Personal Injury law what would it be? The systematic attack by the Government and Insurers over the last 5 years on Personal Injury Law. Whilst I agree the area had to change with the arrival of claim management companies who are not regulated to the same stringent levels as Solicitors and with the increase in the activities of Organised Crime and fraudulent claims, I think the scales have now gone too far in the Defendants favour and Claimants are at a real risk of not receiving the full value of their claim, or worse their rights to bring a claim for soft tissue injuries sustained in a road traffic accident like they can for any other accident removed completely, which was recently proposed by the current Government. This is a right enshrined in law and evolved through our Court system over 100 years. To think that it can disappear overnight is a huge concern and should be a worry to us all. Christian Evans - 0151 236 5000 cevans@gadllp.co.uk

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More volunteers needed for Allerton in Bloom... SUMMER is on its way (hopefully) and it is the busiest time of year for Allerton in Bloom. Winter plants have to be removed and the planters are filled it summer bedding plants which brighten up Allerton Road and Rose Lane. We receive lots of comments about how lovely they look, and we do wish to continue with our work but we require

more help. None of us are getting any younger and a few people have left for various reasons, so we are looking for several more volunteers to help us look after the planters. It is not all work either, we have several social occasions during the year. A visit to a garden centre is planned shortly, and we always manage

t fit a c uple eals out during the year. If you are interested in joining us, come along to The John Brodie (next door to Chandlers on Allerton Road) on Tuesday 25th April at 7pm. and join us for a coffee or a drink and learn a bit more about what we do to keep Allerton “blooming” or telephone Margaret Spencer on 724-4115 for further details.

Tips to help you have five-to-10 portions of fruit and veg in a day

A COUPLE of weeks ago, news came out that we now need to have about 10 portions of fruit and veg a day for our general wellbeing. One of the reasons for this is because by the time we are about to consume these foods a lot of their elements have been destroyed through overcooking or being sprayed with pesticides etc, so we don’t really feel the feel the ull enefit t at d. Here are some tips that I hope will help: n Buy a food blender – these are absolutely brilliant for helping you achieve your fruit and veg intake in a

day. There’s so many great smoothie recipes about that are easy to put together and will give you what you need. You can even add some protein powder, which is what I do. n Add some berries to your breakfast or maybe some mashed banana or avocado on your toast n If you nee.d to snack either mid-morning or midafternoon, try having some low fat Greek style yoghurt and add some fruit. n You can also use some guacamole or humus, create dips with carrot, peppers or celery. n Add veg to your evening

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Friends to hold annual meet THE Friends of Childwall Woods and Fields are holding their AGM at Hope University Childwall Campus on Thursday 6th April 2017 at 7.30pm in Lecture Theatre HPS106 on the first floor of the Hope Park Sports Centre. The purpose of the evening is to elect a new committee and we also have a guest speaker – the environmental geographer Paul Rooney. Paul is Deputy Head of Geography and Environmental

Studies at Hope and has used Childwall Woods and Fields with his students for almost 20 years to train them in nature conservation. We look forward to seeing as many of our supporters as possible and we would encourage everyone interested in being involved with the green spaces of Childwall in whatever capacity to attend. For further details, please leave a message on 0151 792 8493.

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Established for nearly 30 years, and located in the Asda shopping mall in Hunts Cross, Capital are The Capital Promise ne erse side s leading suppliers and fitters n Our Hunts Cross, Liverpool showroom always has a large range of kitchens and bathrooms and are very much a onequality bathrooms and kitchens for you to choose from. stop shop for all your requirements. n Our staff will always offer a friendly, honest, knowledgeable and “Our aim at Capital is to make your dream transparent range of options and we can discuss these at your house or at bathroom and kitchen become reality. We pride our offices ourselves that people choose Capital because our prices, value and quality give you total peace of n We will always complete all preparation and fitting work. This includes mind. dismantling of previous units/suite de-tiling, wall preparation, re-tiling en e u te a fitting e andle e er t ing re-ceiling and re-flooring and heating and light fitting from clearing the room to preparing the walls, n We pledge to undertake all plumbing and electrical work with our own l ing a ter electrics plu ing tiling fitting plus quality, qualified tradesmen any building work, using our own tradesmen”. n We will always use our own, team who are fully trained, quality “So what makes Capital Kitchens and Bathrooms tradesmen different? Our Capital Promise, which includes a 5-year guarantee, is a pledge we make to all our n We make sure that our tradesmen will be job dedicated, meaning that customers and is embraced by all our employees. they will remain on site from start to finish All estimates are provided free of charge on a n We guarantee that we are Gas Safe registered no-obligation basis and 99% of our kitchens and n All work carries a five-year workmanship guarantee at r s are fitted it in ne ee . e ta e great pride in everything we do”. CAPITAL KITCHENS & BATHROOMS 9b Hunts Cross Shopping Centre, Speke Hall Road, L24 9GB (inside the Asda shopping mall) 0151 486 0123 | email capitalliverpool@aol.co.uk | www.capitalkitchensandbathrooms.co.uk

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• Bathroom fully ripped out + walls prepared • Ceiling (PVC) with LED lights • Fully tile walls and floor • Bath & screen or shower enclosure • Shower • Taps & wastes • Basin & Ped or white 55cm vanity unit w.c. • Chrome towel warmer • All waste removed from site

To all the team at Capital, thank you so much for the wonderful kitchen you have supplied and fitted. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to my family and friends.

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Gold Award for History Department MERCHANT Taylors’ Boys’ School is celebrating the achievements of its History Department after being awarded the prestigious Gold History Quality Mark by the Historical Association. This is a national award and it took 12 months to complete. The award is rigorous involving a full audit of provision, the creation of a substantial portfolio of evidence across a range of different areas and an inspection visit to meet the department and observe teaching. The department was assessed in Teaching and Learning, Curriculum, Achievement, Leadership and Enrichment with each section being ell regarded in t e final rep rt. It was recognised in the report that the ‘learning and achievement in the subject is strong’ and that GCSE results in History are ‘impressively high’ at 98% A*-C, alongside A level success of 100% A*-C. This is the result of the hard work and dedication of both the pupils and teachers, supported by the wide range of resources that are used in the department to inspire and complement the teaching. In addition to this, the work that the history department does in the local community was also commended. History continues to be a popular subject at Merchant Taylors’ and this depart ent as str ng in uence n other areas of the curriculum and school life. It was acknowledged in the report that our pupils ‘understand the purpose of studying history and are highly motivated’ being guided by a strong curriculum and structured feedback.

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Mr Heap, who is Head of History which will never leave them. In and Politics and a Principal Examiner future years we look forward to for the Edexcel History GCSE, working even more with the local said: “We are delighted to be one community and with local schools to t e first sc ls in t e c untr t promote the teaching of History.” achieve this prestigious award. The The award was well deserved department as a whole has worked with the History department being hard over a number of years to create described by the assessors as ‘well an innovative History curriculum led in uential and r ard t in ing . which helps our students to see how With very few secondary schools the events of the past directly shape being awarded Gold so far, this the world in which we live. is testament to the outstanding “Since 2013, 29 boys have gone on education that Merchant Taylors’ to read History at university having provides. achieved outstanding A Level results according to national benchmarks. At GCSE the department has Never miss your monthly increased the number of LINK – go to boys achieving an A* when the national trend has been www.liverpoollink.co.uk one of sharp decline. and sign up to get a PDF “However, this award copy of The LINK sent recognises a lot more than just exam results. We help straight to your email. our students to develop a genuine love of the subject

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How to make coq au vin like a professional French chef

WHETHER you’re hosting a dinner party or simply wanting to try a new dish, this coq au vin (chicken in wine) recipe comes straight from the personal cookbook of gourmet French chef, Maynard. What you’ll need: 1 whole chicken 4 large onions 250g smoked bacon lardons 1 bunch of fresh thyme 4 cloves of garlic t sp ur 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 bottle of red wine 500ml chicken stock

To begin, slice the onions and garlic

and chop the thyme as you preheat a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the chopped onions, garlic, and thyme with the bacon lardons until they are golden brown. Then, remove them from the pan for later. Chop the chicken into pieces, leaving the drumstick and thighs on the bone, and cutting the breasts in half. Re-heat the same frying pan and fry your chicken pieces. Once they are g lden r n sprin le ur er them, and cook like a roux – until the sauce thickens. Now, pour the entire bottle of red wine into the pan with the chicken and allow it to come to a boil. Once it boils, transfer the chicken and wine to a slow cooker and add the onions,

garlic, and thyme as well as the chicken stock. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer, and let it cook slowly for two to three hours, or until it is tender. Season it as desired, and serve it alongside mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables like cabbage or carrots for a warm, hearty dinner. Want to try your hand at even more complex dishes alongside Chef Maynard at his French cooking sc l u can find is c er holidays on GoLearnTo.com, which offers a range of cookery and other activity holidays including horse riding, painting, photography, yoga, and jewellery making that inspire you to learn as you travel.

Happy Easter to our readers Spring is here and we feel that this is the time you feel like a change of style and here at our Salon we can do this for you. New Colour Techniques available We have recently undergone some L’Oreal colour training in the salon so why not treat yourself to a new look? Gift vouchers available for all special occasions

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Denim is back... Hey guys and welcome to April!!!! April is one of my fav months. The evenings are lighter, the days are brighter. Life always seems a little bit more inspiring to me. You can just feel the energy in the air. Plus I much prefer the fashion!! Well, the denim trend is back!!!! I don’t know what it is about denim dresses but I always have a bit of a thing for them! I think it’s because you can get so many wears out of them. It’s like the summer version of the LBD. They can easily be dressed up or down, worn it ats r pi ped up r t e evening with heels or over the knee boots. Denim doesn’t really date either and I bet if you look in your wardrobe the oldest items that you own and you pull out year after year will be denim. No matter what it is you can make a fashionable yet funky utfit. I love this Blue Premium Long Sleeve Plunge Denim Dress from Missguided (www.missguided. co.uk) that I wore for the opening of Hudson House last week. Priced at £50 it’s a little bit pricey compared to other styles but it felt like it was designer quality when it was on.

It will be one of those pieces that gets worn year after year. I teamed mine with a pair of Sherlina Nym Demin Over The Knee Peep Toe Boots from Ego ficial .eg .c .u . (they’re about £15cheaper than these style boots from other retailers). I’m a sucker for a bit of denim on denim and even though these didn’t quite have the same colouring they both had a distressed look which seemed to complement each other. I also wore these boots with this Blue Yoke Ruffle Detail Pinstripe Shirt Dress, again from Missguided. Priced at £28 it was the perfect outfit for a lunch date I had recently. If denim isn’t for you but you are wanting something amazing, maybe for a special event, ball or the races then check out KU Spendlove . I wore this gorgeous Black Sequin Off The Shoulder Catsuit for a charity event in the Malmaison and got so many compliments throughout the day.

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To advertise see page FOUR It was definitely a head turner. With her bespoke designs she will make you something that not only looks amazing but fits you like a glove. Always wanted to achieve longer fuller hair instantly?? Then my MissJa clip in extension range is just what you need. At the moment I have 1 piece wefts (18” & 24”), 3 piece wefts (18”) and ponys (20”), ranging between £24.00 and £30.00. No glue and no weaving so no damage. You just clip them in and off you go. To see the full range call into Hairfields in Childwall or send an email to sales@missja.co.uk and you can place a mail order.

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Lee Park Golf Club’s Ladies Free Golf Taster Day! Come and join us on Saturday May 6th, 1:00pm to 3:30pm.

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Christakis relaunches Smithdown Road restaurant MANY Link readers will be familiar with both Christakis tavernas, the original in the city centre and the restaurant in Smithdown Road which opened a few years ago. Following an extensive refurbishment programme at their Smithdown Road taverna, owner Christakis and his family have now introduced to Smithdown Road the party nights for which their city centre taverna is famous, and the Link recently attended a lovely re-launch evening at Christakis (Smithdown Road) to celebrate both the refurb and the introduction of the party nights. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Roz Gladden, and her family were amongst the many guests who attended and who received Christakis’ warm hospitality and a lovely night was had by all. Greek dancing, belly dancing, Greek music, DJ, great food, great hospitality – it was just like being on holiday in Greece! Owner Christakis said: “My family and I moved

to Liverpool in 1998 and in 1999 bought the old family restaurant Renos in York Street, now Christakis Greek Taverna. “Renos was originally run by my father-in-law and mother-in-law, who introduced traditional Greek Cypriot recipes and established a proud tradition of quality food and service. “Today we proudly carry on this tradition

both in the city centre and at Smithdown Road, giving our customers excellent food and brilliant service in a lovely Greek ambiance. “We buy all our produce locally and under my own personal supervision our chefs prepare you authentic Greek cuisine. “Our menu is very varied and we are famous in Liverpool for our party nights in the city centre.

“We are now excited to be bringing this to South Liverpool and hope all our customers new and old alike will enjoy their every visit to Christakis Greek Restaurant. “Eat healthy, live longer, eat Greek!” PARTY NIGHTS – Greek Dancing, Belly Dancing, DJ till 11.30pm (Friday and Saturday nights)

Friday and Saturday party menu £15 – per head for starter and main course or Greek Meze. Or Just £20 – Bring your own wine, champagne or

sparkling wine. Christakis Greek Restaurant 256-258 Smithdown Rd, Liverpool L15 5AH, www. christakisgreek restaurant.co.uk or call 0151 733 0375.

Christakis brings his famous Greek dancing nights to South Liverpool

Greek Dancing - Belly Dancing - D.J. till 11.30pm (Friday and Saturday nights) BOOK YOUR HEN NIGHT, BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY PARTY NOW! Friday and Saturday night Party Menu £15 per head for starter & main course or Greek Meze. Or just £20 per head and bring your own wine, champagne or sparkling wine

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE Notice is hereby given that an application has been made by Patrick Gossage in respect of premises known as Dove & Olive, 33 Dovedale Road, Liverpool, L18 5EP to Liverpool City Council on 19 March 2017 for a Premises Licence. The proposed application is: 1. To permit the supply of alcohol from 08:00 to 00:00 on Mondays to Sundays. 2. The permit to play live music from 08:00 to 00:00 on Monday to Sundays. 3. The permit to play recorded music from 08:00 to 00:00 Monday to Sundays. Full details of the application are contained within the application form held by the Licensing Authority at Liverpool City Council Licensing Department, Municipal Buildings, Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2DH, where the licensing register can be inspected during the Authority’s normal opening hours. Any representations by a responsible authority or other person regarding the above-mentioned application must be made in writing to The Licensing Authority at the above address no later than 06 April 2017, stating the grounds upon which the representation is being made. It is an offence liable n su ar c n icti n t a fine up t e el n t e standard scale to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application.

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April DIXIELAND CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 4th April between 2-4 P.M Bring your brollies and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. There is a £6.00 admission charge which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Further details from :- Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478 LIVERPOOL MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION 2017 Liverpool Model Railway Society, Saturday 22nd April 10am – 5pm and Sunday 23rd April 10am – 4.30pm. At Merchant Taylors School (Ian Robinson Sports Centre), Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 0QP. There will be 20 plus Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, societies, refreshments, parking. Adults £5, SC £4, Children £2, Under 5s Free, Family Ticket £12 (2 adults 2 children). Website: www.lmrs.org.uk ROTARY LIVERPOOL SOUTH New Members Evening at Heath Hall, Garston on Monday 24th April 7.00 for 7.30pm. Come along, enjoy some food and drink with us and see if Rotary is for you. If you are interested ring our club mobile on 07934 370525 or contact Membership Chairman Roger Saunders on 07982 241289 e-mail rjsaunders@ blueyonder.co.uk Check out our website www.liverpoolsouth.rotary.org ALLERTON IN BLOOM Are holding a coffee afternoon on Saturday 25th March starting at 2-30pm at St. Barnabas’ Church, Penny Lane. There will be a raffle, homemade cakes, books, bric-a-brac and plants for sale. Delicious cream teas available for £3-50 with refillable cups of tea or coffee. All money raised will buy summer plants for Liverpool 18. Everyone welcome. MURDER ON THE NILE Wednesday 10th - Saturday 13th May, Murder On The Nile, a play by Agatha Christie, at Allerton United Reformed Church, on the corner of Booker/Mather Avenue, tickets cost £6 adults, £5 concessions and £3 for children. Doors open 7pm, curtain up 7.30pm. Tickets available on the door, or from the Church on a Monday evening between 7.30pm and 10pm THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Meeting at 7.15pm on Monday 3rd April 2017 for a talk by Phil Dunnett on “Perennials and Fuchsias”. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2.00 is made for visitors, who are most welcome to attend. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday April 13th 2017 when Pat Murphy from Warrington will give a demonstration “Create with Colour”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, in Olivedale Road. L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, for meeting at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £6.00. GARSTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monthly talks on topics of local interest, starting 7.30pm at Garston Park Church, Island Road, L19 1QL. Admission: £3 visitors, including tea/ coffee. 7th April 2017 The Wilfred Owen Story by Janet Holmes. 5th May 2017 Music Hall & Theatre in a Lancashire Town by Tom Preston. All welcome. The Society’s email: gdhs@ outlook.com FLAMENCO DANCE Ladies Class for Beginners in Woolton Village L25. Every Wednesday at St James Hall 7.20-8.20 pm. email us wooltonflamenco@gmail.com Also Facebook Woolton Flamenco Dance Liverpool THE BENTLEY Do you enjoy singing? The Bentley is a well-established local group. We meet each Tuesday at 8pm at Oakvale Church Hall on the corner of Edge Lane Drive. We are rehearsing for show performances of HMS Pinafore and Trial by Jury in May. No experience is necessary, and it’s a great way to meet other enthusiastic people. If you are interested please call or text 07816 966080. info@ bentleyoperatic.co.uk BEE GEES TRIBUTE NIGHT Cardinal Heenan PTA are having a Bee Gees tribute night on Saturday 29th April. Tickets are £10 and are supported by DJ and a licenced bar. Tickets can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www. cardinalheenanpta.org.uk SPORTSMAN’S EVENING Cardinal Heenan PTA are pleased to welcome former Liverpool player and BBC Match of the Day pundit, Mark Lawrenson, for their next sportsman’s evening on Friday 12th May. Also speaking will be ex Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, Mark Crossley and comedian Billy Wheadon. Tickets are £20 and can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www. cardinalheenanpta.org.uk ALLERTON IN BLOOM

Are holding a coffee afternoon on Saturday 25th March starting at 2-30pm at St. Barnabas’ Church, Penny Lane. There will be a raffle, homemade cakes, books, bric-a-brac and plants for sale. Delicious cream teas available for £3-50 with refillable cups of tea or coffee. All money raised will buy summer plants for Liverpool 18. Everyone welcome. EASTER BINGO BROUGHTON HALL PTA Broughton Hall Catholic high school PTA Famous Easter Bingo. Sunday 2nd April doors open 6.30pm at Broughton Hall Sixth Form Centre, Honey’s Green Lane, L12 9HJ. Please support this dedicated group of parents and friends of the school in our community event. Fantastic prizes - Car Park available. Further details www.broughtonhall.com BELLE VALE PREFAB PROJECT Did you live in a prefab in Belle Vale? Come and join us in our free monthly meetings at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, on the last Thursday in the month. We are an informal chatty group and love to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Find us on Facebook – Belle Vale Prefab Project – for more information. WOODLANDS HOSPICE IS GOING TO THE RACES – TO BUCKET COLLECT! Bucket collecting is a fabulous way to secure vital money for Woodlands Hospice and the more supporters we have the more money we get in our collection buckets. Just recently our collectors outside Everton FC recently raised over £800 in just two hours! We would love to have your support for this important annual fundraiser at pre-designated locations over the three-day Grand National period – April 6, 7 and 8. If you can spare a few hours on any of these days please contact Christine on (0151) 529 8117 or Kay on (0151) 529 8193. Groups, clubs and classes ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club. ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For more information contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided. Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information. ACTIVITY HUB Are you at a loose end on a Tuesday morning? If so come along to Long Lane Church, off Mill Lane, Wavertree, 11am till 1pm. We have board games, crochet, knitting, card making, gardening and church maintenance (if you are handy). Refreshments provided £1. All welcome. For info call Helen on 07837 711178 BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing difficulties. We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555 CAN YOU SING? Mature ladies; Can you sing and dance a little? (own transport preferred). We are a mature group of ladies who perform charity concerts in and around the Liverpool area. If interested in joining, Please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080. CHILDWALL MONDAY CLUB Small friendly group meeting weekly at 8pm on Mondays in Score Lane Methodist Church Hall. We enjoy a varied programme of speakers, craft evenings, quizzes, discussions, days out and weekend trips. New members welcome. 0151 475 0313 DO YOU LIKE BOARD GAMES? Meet second Tuesday evening of every month at Kensington Community Learning Centre. If you fancy being Dominant at Dominion, Champion of Carcassone, Mesmerising at Medici or Railroading everyone at Ticket to Ride – this is the place for you! Dozens of games to try each month. See www. kclc.co.uk/what-s-on/board-gamesevening/ or Kensington Community Learning Centre CIC on Facebook THE INKLINGS A group for all who write poetry,

fiction, memoirs, etc. Share your writing in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for constructive feedback and advice. Or just listen! Wednesdays, 1.30-3.30pm, at Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool 1. Phone 07561 077377. ST BARNABAS CHURCH PENNY LANE St Barnabas Church Penny Lane: The Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services every Tuesday. Also on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays a Citizens Advice Centre is available offering a range of advice on money/financial related subjects. Both services are available between 10.30am and 12noon. TOTS & CO Allerton United Reformed Church. We are a friendly play group for carers and their children meeting every Wednesday during term time (1.303.00pm). Only £1 for a carer and up to two children and refreshments are included. All welcome. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CHILDWALL Meet every first Thursday of the month (7.15pm) at Christ the King Parish club, Score Lane, L16. New members most welcome! For info contact 07787 606636 or wichildwall@gmail.com PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’-s with quest speakers. BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, nonthreatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955. CHILDWALL MONDAY CLUB We are a small friendly group meeting weekly at 8.00 pm on Mondays in Score Lane Methodist Church Hall. We enjoy a varied programme of speakers, craft evenings, quizzes and discussions and also have days out and weekend trips. New members welcome. 0151 475 0313 CREDIT UNION AND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU SERVICES Every Tuesday between 10.30am and noon, Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services. Also, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month the Citizens Advice Service is available – again between 10.30am and noon – offering advice on a range of money/finance related subjects. Please call in if you would like to talk to either of the above. FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549 for further details FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 3 at the Mackets Education Centre or Halewood Academy (also at local libraries), just 2.5 hours a week. Small and informal groups. Course consists of email, word processing and internet. A basic knowledge of computers is preferred but not essential. Please call Carole on (0151) 443 2197 or Doug on 07925 369899 FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2.30pm. We have interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 722 0143 or 0151 226 1984. GUIDED WALKS Re-trace the rich tapestry of Liverpool’s colourful history. Admire stunning architecture and discover amazing hidden gems. Tours led by qualified guides. Email: citywalks@outlook.com INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10am to 1pm. We are tackling the issues of loneliness and exclusion in the local area, so why not meet up with us for coffee and put your ideas and suggestions forward for what activities you would like us to provide for the group. Contact Janet on 07894 585689 or email info@includeme-org.org LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool-based group who organise

regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP Meet Wednesday 11 – 12.30 at The Lee Valley Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2PR. It is free to come along, we have a mixture of very experienced knitters and people wanting to learn. It’s not just knitting we also do crochet, quilting and other activities. Contact Laura 07794 119379. LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB Meets last Friday of the month at 7 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE. Doors open 7pm. The club is for all levels of play. See our website at liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk or phone 07931 553829. Free lessons also available. LIVERPOOL HARMONY CLUB Weekly open night at Lee Park Golf Club, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and savour the sound of the male voices of the Grand National Chorus. All welcome. Check us out on our website www. liverpoolinharmony.co.uk

M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at Linkside, Vale Rd. Woolton on a Tuesday afternoon from 2.00 till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome. MAKING MUSIC FOR FUN The Liverpool String Orchestra warmly welcomes new players to enjoy making music at the Unitarian Church Hall, Ullet Rd on Monday evenings at 7.15. No auditions needed, just come along and play! Further info 07979 411488 and www. liverpoolstringorchestra.co.uk MERSEYSIDE NATIONAL TRUST ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS A friendly group who organise Sunday workdays at local National Trust estates. We have residential working weekends too. All equipment provided. We also have a Saturday walking programme. For full details of 2017 programmes: Twitter: @ merseyside_NTV; call Chris on 0151 677 9664; Facebook: MerseysideNTV. No need to have NT membership. MUM AND BABY FITNESS CLASS Yummy Mummy Buggy Fitness, Meeting every Monday 9.30am at Wavertree Mystery Park by Blue Coat School. Only £4 per session, Fitness class to help mums get back into shape after giving birth. Email sophie@pbpersonaltraining.com or call 07805976281. OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS AND LINE DANCING CLASS Aigburth Community Church Hall, Dundonald Road, L17 0AE. Keep Fit class for ages 50+ Tuesdays 9.3010.30am with inspiring standing/ chair-based exercises. Beginners Line Dancing class with simple, fun routines Fridays 9.30-10.30am. Classes £3. Contact Amy: 07507 015227; amy_sand1@hotmail.com PARKINSONS UK Meets regularly at The Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, L19 4XR. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Tel. Beverley Jackson on 03442 253748. Patients and/or carers most welcome. Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join us. ROBY GARDENING SOCIETY Is a well-established friendly local gardening group. Visitors and new members very welcome. Meetings held on the 1st Tuesday each month at 8pm, at Page Moss Baptist Church hall, Page Moss Lane, Liverpool L14 0LZ. Admission £1.50, with refreshments. Please ring Jo 0151 289 8335. ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Roy Castle FagEnds Stop Smoking Support Groups. Held weekly: Woolton House Medical

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Garston Park, Liverpool 19; every Wednesday and Monday at 1.30pm. Ladies young and not so young come along and try. If interested please contact Pat Coe (0151 280 6066) SPRINGWOOD PENSIONERS BOWLING CLUB Requires males over 55 for our bowls club, learners or bowlers welcome. We play Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Garston Park, L19. Learners can be taught at times to suit them, bowls supplied. Phone Eddie Crook (0151 384 7382) or Les Graves (0151 486 3625) SEFTON PARK BOWLING CLUB Is looking for new members. Various competitions starting from Easter to October. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Wednesday and Friday Evenings, and most weekends. Learners & experts, singles & couples are all welcome. Postcode L17 7DG. Contact Gregg Watson on 0151 222 2964 Dancing BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053. DANCE AFTERNOON A chance to get together with around 50 other dancers and dance some ballroom and classic sequence dances. Any requests played. New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Litchfield Road, Halewood, Liverpool L26 1TT. From 12pm to 3pm. Admission £3.50. Free tea, coffee, cake and biscuits. ISTD GRADED DANCE CLASSES FOR THE DINGLE/TOXTETH COMMUNITIES Team Oasis Children’s Charity is delighted to bring three new evenings of ISTD dance classes: ballet, tap dancing, modern, musical theatre. Tots from 3 years/juniors from 5 years/adv juniors from 11 years. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at Team Oasis Dance & Drama Studios, 121-125 Parkhill Rd, Dingle, L8 4RN. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Fee: £4. For more 07985 534784 or email: theteamoasis@hotmail.com CHILDREN’S TAP AND BALLET CLASS Held at Childwall Valley Methodist Church Hall, Score Lane, L16 5EG. Saturdays Tap 12.30-12.45pm (£2 per class) Ballet 12.45-1.30pm (£5 per class). Ages 4+ children can work towards exams with an experienced, qualified teacher. Contact Amy: 07507 015227 amy_ sand1@ hotmail.com LINE DANCING – St MARKS CHURCH Tuesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm Small friendly classes £3 includes tea and biscuits. Join us at St Marks Church Hall, Hartsbourne Ave, L25 2SB. Accessible on bus routes 79 & 14 via Childwall Valley Rd (Sylvia 0151 722 6653). LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK/ COUNTRY DANCE CLUB A mixture of folk/country/barn dance style, American square and Pride and Prejudice styles. No need to bring a partner. TUESDAYS open 7-45pm Dancing 8-10pm at the Scout Hall, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EP. TEL 427 1907 LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class Fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance movements. Suitable for all abilities. Monday’s 1.30-3pm and Thursday’s 7 – 9pm. Aat All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or www.janesfitness.co.uk. Other activities BADMINTON A small group of mixed male/ female aged between 35/65 play on Thursday evenings at Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive near Penny Lane. 8 o’clock till 9-30 £3 per session. Looking for new players with a good standard, we do not play in any league but you will get a good game. Please ring Dot 0151 475 8775 LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, at The Cornmarket Pub, Old Ropery, off Fenwick Street. All levels of French, for all nationalities (including French). Membership is free, no charge for attending. All levels – beginners to advanced andnative speakers welcome.

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Vets run out of steam as Cup dream ended By Mick Titherington

Stoneycroft Vets 1, St. Vincents 3 There is often a cry in Vets football of “still got it” and there is no doubt that as footballers age their ability to retain tec nical pr ficienc and skill is maintained long after speed and stamina have steadil drained. So it was a case of experience v youth in this I-Zingari Combination Cup tie, with the Vets playing st t a uc unger t. Vincents side, currently lying second in the First Division t e pen age league. It was also something of a reunion with many of

the visiting team formerly turning out for the home clu . The game started with a bang with the Vets coming out of the starting blocks at a crac ing pace. Continuing in their recent form the Vets were able to display their class moving the ball about with precision and c nfidence. It was no surprise therefore when they took the lead with an early goal courtesy of the head of Kev rice. Shortly after, following a period of further dominance, t e ets n a penalt . The failure to convert the

subsequent spot kick proved t e a turning p int. The miss was the catalyst for the visitors to up their game and they gradually began to gain and retain possession as the pace previously shown by the sts egan t ane. eing forced back into their own half the Vets were proving resilient and were able to hold out until the 75th minute when the Saints drew level following a goalmouth scra le. The younger side then took over and were able to add to their total with another two slots and extinguish the ets cup pes.

Alder FC – Winter round up By Peter Harrison

STORM Doris has r ug t t e first seri us disruption to the season with two weekends cancelled in February due to waterlogged pitc es. The Premier Division side has seen mixed results with a solid 4-2 away league victory against Old Xaverians – Ben Forshaw with a rare goal and Seb Langley on the score s eet. They also progressed into the next round of the League Cup with a tight 3-2 victory over Alumini – with Timmy Naylor and Tony Smith netting. However, sandwiched in between was a disappointing 2-0 defeat to East Villa in the

George Mahon Cup, which saw them eliminated in the uarter finals. e first di isi n side as moved nicely up the table and is in contention for a top ur finis . A 6-0 home demolition of Eli Lilley saw Antony Barnes score a wonder goal (his words not mine!) with Owen Jones and, remarkably, veteran Hilly on the score s eet. This was followed up by a hard fought 2-1 victory against Edge Hill Boys Club with Sean Davis grabbing the all-important winner late in t e ga e. Kevin Murphy The Alder Club is hosting a

charity event for Kevin on unda t pril . Kevin has been diagnosed with gullet cancer and is receiving treatment to rec er. He is chairman of Fulwood Arms, who play in the Liverpool and District unda eague. A charity football match will be held at 2pm between an Alder team managed by big Norm and a team representing B&M retail warehouse in Speke where e in r s. There will also be a BBQ and ra es it sp ns red prizes – everyone is invited to attend what will be a great day and to support a great cause.

First team are champions

By Chris Thomas

THE hard work has paid off for Liverpool e t n c e lu en s first tea . After a gruelling pre-season that began last ul t e tea as een c nfir ed as league winners of the North West League Division and have therefore earned promotion to the rt eague. r ti n as c nfir ed it a ga e t spare it a ict r er d n. The success of the team has been driven by coach James Cunliffe and captain Peter Kenyon and the positive feeling created by t e en s first tea as ed t r ug ut t e clu . There have regularly been over 40 players at training on a Tuesday night and all teams a e per r ed ell t is seas n as a result. Third place in the league has been secured

for the second team and second in the league r t e t ird tea ic rings pr ti n. The reformed fourth team has been unde eated in all its ga es. The club is still on the hunt for other n urs. espite uarter final de eats in ati nal c petiti ns r t e en s first tea and the ladies’ second team, there are three ladies tea s c peting in t e se i final ancas ire cup c petiti ns. Liverpool Sefton have a good record in these cup competitions so the teams will be doing all they can to bring home more tr p ies t c plete a er success ul seas n. Preparations are already under way for the summer activities with plans in place for Walking Hockey and Back to Hockey sessions for those interested in taking up the sp rt.

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South still in the mix By Jim Stanway

SOUTH Liverpool FC remain active on two fronts and face two important games at the end of March which will go a long way to indicate whether the first tea ill finis it sil er are. A league game at Newton, the title favourites, will be vital to South’s chances of retaining the title, while a id ee se i final against lt n in the Liverpool County FA Challenge Cup will provide an opportunity to retain the cup that the team won so t rillingl last a . e se i ill e eld at alt n all ar n uesda t arc at p . An important win at Upton AA by 4-3 saw the team stay in contention for the league title with goals from lex dc c and ar llard and t r ar unning including a penalt . Three points were awarded to the team when Cammell Laird Reserves failed to raise a team but the wet weather has also caused some p stp ne ents.

The reserves have consolidated a t p six p siti n in t e est es ire League second division despite a 3-0 de eat t t e league leaders s ille. A well deserved 1-1 draw with fourth placed ale it a a id ee penalt e ualising a first al stri e. in er l l est ir eser es sa a id ee sc re an t er at tric is fi t t e seas n al ng it g als r add le eggie es and erard rde. The youth team got back to winning ways with a 2-1 away win at Vauxhall Motors with two well-taken goals from u e ils n They remain in pole position to ta e t e est es ire eague ut division title but the weather has taken its t ll n t eir fixtures. The club will be holding its annual p rts an s ening at t e ig field cial lu ueens ri e i erp l L14 1PT on Friday 5th May and the guest speaker is Liverpool FC legend an l . The tickets at £25 can be obtained r i tan a n .

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South Reserves top scorer David Mee (in red) has 26 goals this season. Here he is in action at the recent game at top-of-the-table Ashville.