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Neolithic Calder Stones return to Liverpool Park THE Calder Stones, which are among the UK’s oldest and most significant monuments, have today returned to the North West following specialist conservation work in London. Overseen by national charity, The Reader, the Stones are now set to be installed in a purposebuilt heritage facility that will open to the public in summer. The new heritage centre is being developed as part of an extensive refurbishment project to bring the Mansion House in Calderstones Park back to life, thanks to the support of several funders. including a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of just under £1.9million. When it opens its doors later this year, The Reader Mansion House will be a place where people from all walks of life can find connection through literature, heritage, art, wellbeing activities, food and fun. The Stones’ new home will evoke the tomb they were once part of and protect them from the elements. The carefully designed space will be accessible to the public seven days a week

and give visitors of all ages an opportunity to see the Stones up close and learn about their history and conservation. At around 5,000 years old, a similar age to Stonehenge, the Calder Stones provide evidence of the earliest known permanent settlement in the area. Originally part of a megalithic tomb, their recent history has involved a number of moves. In 1845, they were arranged in a stone circle by Joseph Need Walker, the then-Calderstones estate owner, in 1954 they were moved from the Park’s entrance on Menlove Avenue to protect them from weathering and vandalism and in 1964 they were placed in the Harthill Vestibule greenhouse, which unfortunately accelerated their deterioration due to the rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Their removal last September and reinstallation was carried out by experts Orbis Conservation with the full permission and oversight of Historic England and with Scheduled Ancient Monument Consent.

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WELCOME TO THE APRIL EDITION OF SOUTH LIVERPOOL LINK - SOUTH LIVERPOOL’S BIGGEST AND BEST COMMUNITY MAGAZINE. THE LINK GOES INTO THOUSANDS OF HOMES!!! AND THOUSANDS ARE PICKED UP FROM SUPERMARKETS, POST OFFICE, LIBRARIES, BUSINESSES...…. Well, I can’t believe I am writing the April welcome letter already. It is frightening how time goes so quickly but, on a positive note, here’s to the warmer weather and the lighter nights. Not to mention Easter of course when hopefully many of us will have a few days off. It is great to be able to spend more time outdoors especially in this great city of ours. WHAT’S NEW Coming very soon in your postcode – Little LINK!! Your very own pocket-sized yearly directory for local businesses and services. 15,000 Little LINKs will be dropping through doors in your postcode and 1,000 will be delivered to businesses etc. If you are an advertiser and want to advertise then please get in touch asap. But hurry, space is selling fast. See inside for further information. WHAT’S INSIDE n What’s On section – our everincreasing events section. n Pap Your Pets – and the winner is....!! See inside. n Stephen Guy – LINK readers’ favourite. n Life n Style with Jade – Summer’s approaching. And much more REMINDER Don’t forget to tell our very valued advertisers that you saw it in The LINK! Do remember to book your ad by deadline. I would like to wish you all a very happy Easter and look forward to seeing you again next month. Bye for now, Moira

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From heath to homes

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WAVERTREE was once a sparsely-populated area of wild heathland with sandstone outcrops, gorse, heather, marshes and woodlands. Recorded in the Doomsday Book as Wauretree, it has seen many changes over the centuries. Parts of the district were enclosed in 1768, dividing the land into fields and laying out new roads. Only a few hundred people lived in Wavertree at this time. By 1901 the population had grown to 25,300. A tinted Edwardian postcard (pictured) shows how the area around the Monk’s Well has since been transformed. The origins of the Monk’s Well or Wavertree Cross in Mill Lane are obscure. It is likely a fanciful name as there were no monks or monasteries nearby. The well appears to be very old with Latin inscriptions and the date 1414 which presumably

refers to when the stonework was originally put up. However, scholars doubt this is a true date and possibly added in Georgian or Victorian times when the area was gentrified. The cross on Monk’s Well appears to be Victorian although the rest of the stonework looks much older. The well bears a striking resemblance to the ancient Fall Well off Lime Street that supplied

Liverpool’s water for centuries. To the right is stately Valencia House with its wooden gates at the junction with Victoria Park’s North Drive. The gates to the left of the cross led to a big house appropriately called Monkswell. Valencia House, with soaring chimneys and full-length windows, was the grand family home of fruit merchant William McGeorge. He made a very comfortable living importing luscious oranges

from Valencia in Spain – hence the name. It is not known if he grew oranges in his garden but other exotic fruit was cultivated along with vegetables. There was a 40ft long greenhouse, an orchard growing both apples and pears plus a chicken run and rabbit hut. Rabbits were kept as a cheap source of meat. Blackberry and raspberry bushes provided late summer and autumn fruits for pies and jams. Green figs were grown in a sheltered corner. Valencia House was pulled down around 1927 after it had been divided into three for some years. Valencia Road was built on the site when the area was developed with houses to meet the needs of a growing population. n Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, open 10am to 5pm every day, admission free.

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April SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meet Thursdays 8 – 10 pm at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD. We welcome all who have an interest in photography from complete beginners to the more experienced. Just turn up at 7.45 or get in touch to say that you’re coming. Check out our website www.slps.co.uk for what’s on. Guest speakers – competitions – members’ presentations – tutorials – occasional field trips. Contact Tim Evans 0151 475 0345 / email membership@slps.co.uk PLACE OF WELCOME At hub361 (Aigburth Methodist Church): starting 7 May, Tuesdays 11.30-2.00. All welcome to connect, belong and contribute. Friendly faces, free refreshments and chat! 361 Aigburth Road, L17 0BP. Contact us at www.hub361. weebly.com, or 07778054369 DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd April 2-4 p.m. Admission is £6.50 which includes a drink and slice of cake. The band will be parading in the true Mardi Gras style. You are invited to bring your own parasol/umbrella and join in or just come and listen to the music. All welcome. Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478. LIVERPOOL ORGANIC GARDENERS Tuesday April 16th. Monthly meeting held on the third Tuesday from September to April. Come along to Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church L18 1LF at 7.30 pm for tips on organic growing and improving our environment for wildlife and ourselves. Contact 07707742156 or see our website www.loggroup.org.uk OPERA VIVA PRESENTS “LA TRAVIATA” Verdi’s colourful story of Love and Betrayal in Parisian High Society. Fully costumed and staged performance sung in English by Merseyside’s award winning amateur company. Mossley Hill Church, L18 8DB. Friday, 12th April. 7.30. £15. For tickets and other venues: Phone: 0151 558 1552 Email: operaviva@yahoo.co.uk WOOLTON SOCIETY TALKS Wednesday 17th April at 7.30pm will see John Hatfield speak on the Liverpool Overhead Railway, a much

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MONTHLY BOOK GROUP This small group of retired readers meet in the Arncliffe Centre, off Mackets Lane on a Tuesday 1.30 for an hour. We read one different book (supplied) every month and then share our thoughts of the book. New members welcome. £11 per year. Ring Liz 486 6547 OVER 50S KEEP FIT CLASS Over 50s Keep Fit Class and Line Dancing at the Aigburth Community Church Hall. Fun children’s ballet/tap classes at St David’s Gladstone Hall and Childwall Sports and Science Academy. Fully qualified dance teacher/fitness instructor. For more information on days/ times and prices, contact Amy on 07507 015 227 or amy_ sand1@hotmail.com ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Come and play crown green bowls at one of the friendliest bowling clubs. All abilities welcome learners & experts singles & couples. We are located behind The Legion on Rose Lane L18. We would welcome the opportunity to introduce you to bowling. Call Billy on 07591 166042. NEW BALLROOM Latin, Latino and Sequence Adult dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Monday nights at 8pm, The WOODLANDS Social Club, Mill Lane, WEST DERBY, L12 7JB. And on Wednesday nights at 8pm, Aigburth Peoples Hall, AIGBURTH VALE, L17 ODJ. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary. Follow us on Facebook or email danceunlimitedliv@ gmail.com or telephone/ text 07708 783553 for more information. LEE SIEMASZKO INDOOR FAT LOSS BOOTCAMP Every Mon and Wed 7pm. Monday’s – Belvedere Community Centre, 89-91 Miles Street, L8 4PX. (Dingle) Wednesdays – Training Station 2, Alfred Steet, L15 2JJ (Wavertree). Pay monthly, £18 for 4 sessions (pay £5 a session for any extra), £32 for 8 sessions. Call 07825 260 680 or add @leesiemaszko on social media. RELEASE YOUR INNER WRITER? Fancy yourself as a writer? The Workers Educational Association Garston Creative

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South Liverpool farmers’ markets Open from 9am to 2pm on the following days: Woolton Village, L25 7RG – Second Saturday of the month. Garthdale Road, off

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www.liverpoollink.co.uk read great novels, short stories and poems aloud. Why not come along and join in, or just sit back and listen? We meet at Huyton Library on Thursday mornings, 11:15 –12:45. Contact info@thereader.org.uk 0151 7292200 THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Are available to perform concerts for ladies group, WI, etc. Enquiries, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080 BLUE MAGNOLIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA The Blue Mags play every Tuesday at The Rose of Mossley, Rose Lane, L18. Start time is 8.45 and entry is free. The band will also be celebrating their 50th anniversary later this year, so watch this space for details. EXNEX SOCIAL CLUB Meeting every Thursday at The Liverpool pub, James Street, ExNex is aimed at those over 50 for friendship, fun and a great night out. Members enjoy cabaret evenings, quiz nights, dinners, theatre trips, dancing, and much more. Open to guests, so come and find out what ExNex is about and how much fun we have. Please call 07534 157920. EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP A confidential support group for families and anyone affected by an Eating Disorder. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Millennium Centre, St Mary’s Church, West Derby from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information visit www. tedsuk. com or ring Tina on 07773 962183. TEA DANCE A chance to get together with other dancers and dance some sequence dances with a bit of ballroom and latin as well. Free tea, coffee, cake & biscuits provided. Free car park. Halewood Leisure ctr, Baileys lane, Halewood. Monday 1pm to 4pm. Admission £4 each. CHILDWALL MONDAY WOMEN’S CLUB Minerva, 8pm to 10pm each Monday. CADWA Hall, Cranborne Wing, Bowland Ave, L16 1JP. We are a friendly group of Women enjoying a programme of speakers, craft, quizzes, discussions, days out. New members very welcome, come along and make friends. Contact Jackie on 0151 737 2454. ART FOR PLEASURE Art classes at Garston Reading Room, Wellington Street, Garston on Mondays, 1pm to 3pm, and Mossley Hill Church, Rose Lane on Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday mornings, 10am to 12.30pm. Relaxed and informative, watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel etc. Any ability, beginners welcome. Tutor Anthea Copleston. For further information and booking, ring Anthea on 0151 427 5084, email: anthea26k@gmail.com NEVER SUNG BEFORE? Already enjoy singing? No matter what your experience, join our ‘boot camp for the voice’ and perform in a community concert at one of Liverpool’s principal venues. Listen-and-repeat training, no need to read music, any skill level (or none) welcome. Discover how singing together improves your health, well-being and stress. merseychoir@mail. com LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK DANCE CLUB We do a mixture of Barn Dance; Pride and Prejudice; Square Dance styles. Get exercise, meet friendly folk and have fun. No need to bring a partner. Tuesdays open at 7.45pm. Class from 8pm to 10pm. The Scout Hut, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EY Allerton/Mossley Hill). Contact Maria on 0151 427 1907. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 1 to 3 at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood or Halewood Academy on Wood Road. Just 2.5 hours a week. Courses are free and consist of email, word processing and the internet. Taster courses lasts for six weeks. Enrolling now. Call 0151 443 2197. 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 1.30pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555. ST BARNABAS CHURCH, PENNY LANE. Every Tuesday between 10.30am and 12 noon a coffee morning is held and everyone welcome to join us for a chat. In addition, during this time, Lodge Lane Credit Union is at the church offering a full range of Credit Union Services. Also, at the same time, Riversdale Housing Support Team is here providing a range of services to reduce the risk of homelessness (such as debt management, accessing benefits, finding accommodation).

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www.liverpoollink.co.uk GENTLE MOBILITY YOGA CLASS Contact Frank Perry on 07780 865 609 or simply come along on Tuesdays to Linksview, 102 Vale Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7FB. Class time is 2.30pm to 3.30pm and at the end we have a nice cup of tea. LIVERPOOL & MERSEYSIDE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet upstairs at Court Hey Methodist Church Hall, Bowring Park, L14 3NU, on alternate Mondays at 2pm prompt, September to June. Guest speakers and members display presentations of postal history and various stamp related themes. New members and guests welcome; good car parking. Bus 6, 61, 116, 610, 619 and quite close to Broadgreen station. Contact Dr. D.Crewe on 0151 733 1291 or Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345. TIME 2 SIGN Children and parents learn British Sign Language (BSL),we sing along to nursery rhymes, counting and action songs whilst signing and having fun. Classes held every Tuesday at St Mary’s West Derby Millennium Centre. Time: 9.25am – 10am. Cost £3 each child/ additional children £1. Contact Ms Christine (Level 2 BSL qualified instructor). Email timetwosign@gmail. com ROTARY CLUB OF LIVERPOOL SOUTH Rotary Liverpool South meets Monday evenings at 6.30pm for 7pm start. The Club has 30 active members who meet for fun, fellowship and the opportunity to serve others. We are always on the lookout for new members willing to give up their time for others under the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”. Check our website at www.liverpoolsouth.rotary1180. org or phone 07934 370524. 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 from 7pm. We are an informal chatty group and love to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Find us on Facebook for more information. LINE DANCING St. Mark’s Church Hall, Hartsbourne Avenue, L25 2SB. Tuesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm ALSO AT The Scout Hut, Gorsedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool 18. Thursdays 11am to 12 noon. Friendly classes. Class fee £3. Contact Sylia on 0151 722 6653 CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY

Are you struggling with bills and debts you can’t afford to pay? Christians Against Poverty can help. Our service is free to everyone regardless of age, gender, faith or background. Call us for a home visit on 0800 328 0006. See more at capuk.org 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 asperger connections@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. Contact us on 426 4433. 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 TOTS & CO Allerton United Reformed Church. We are a friendly play group for carers and their children meeting every Wednesday during term time (1.30pm to 3pm). 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! Contact 07787 606636 or wichildwall@gmail. com BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others,

discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening 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. GRAND NATIONAL CHORUS Open nights are held regularly at Prescot Town Hall, 1 Warrington Rd, Prescot L34 5QX, from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and hear the fabulous harmony of the male voices. Ring 07716 127814 to book free place. www. liverpoolinharmony.co.uk 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 LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP Meet Wednesday 11am to 12.30pm 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 on 07794 119379 for more information. 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 2019 programmes: Twitter: @ merseysideNTV; call Chris on 0151 677 9664; Facebook: MerseysideNTV. No need to have NT membership. 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. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women, sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service

projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7pm: Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool L17 4JE. For further details, contact annegrimes19@gmail.com; mobile 07814 564649 THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For info 0151 726 8934 EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance movements. Suitable for all abilities. Mondays 1.30pm to 3pm and Thursdays 7pm to 8pm. At All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or www.janesfitness.co.uk Bowls CADWA BOWLING CLUB ROCKY LANE Would you like to play crown green bowls socially? All abilities welcome and bowls are provided if required. Also we play indoor from Sept. (short mat). We are just around the corner from the Turnpike Pub in Rocky Lane. For information call Eric on 489 9484 or Jim on 07949 813591. EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall. Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our friendly club. Either a player or a beginner – all welcome. Just come along or call Liz Potter on 0151 428 5340. ETON BOWLING CLUB Come bowling at the oldest bowling club in Liverpool. You will be made very welcome and we will give coaching to all players new to the game. We are located at the back of The Halfway House in Woolton Road and our season runs from the end of March until October. Contact Geoff on 07922 110624. 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. Call Gregg on 0151 222 2964.

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Nala – how cute

WINNER Topsy – much loved ex stray

Honey in the park

WINNER – Percy the poser Ziggy Stardust

Bailey- my lovely 11-week-old puppy

Cherry – needing refreshment after a walk in Furrow

Ty – rescue dog in his forever home

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Ollie in his favourite sweater

Cat of the month – Kiki KIKI is about 10 years old. She’d lived outside for years and sadly her feeder is unable to continue looking after her. She is now safe in Rescue now and is looking for a quiet home. She is friendly once she learns to trust you. Are you the home she is looking for? If so get in touch!

For adoption enquiries please also contact us. Please call our Rescue on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170. With many, many thanks to The Link for their continued support of our charity in helping us to find homes for stray and abandoned animals in Merseyside. We couldn’t manage without you.

Dot’s mum has started a group on Facebook called ‘Woolton Dogs’ and organises walks so lots of us hairy hooligans can socialise and so can humans! Even if you’re not a pooch parent you are welcome to come for a walk too though.

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Dog of the month – Jake JAKE is a 12-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. There aren’t enough boxes to tick for this little fella, he’s got the lot! You certainly know when Jake’s around, and he loves to be outside, investigating. He’s a very active terrier, despite his age, and loves to explore. Jake will do his best to get your attention and won’t stop until he’s on your knee! He does get a little vocal when he’s around other dogs, and doesn’t always enjoy it when they get too close.

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7208 Sofa £40, chair £30. Set of matching grey brown very clean. M: 07555 603 780 Electric plug in radiator, Dimplex excellent condition £20. M: 0789 502 0301 Two lamps matching pair Art Deco style black and chrome black shades, excellent condition £25. M: 0789 5020 301 War gaming figures 15ml WW1/2 painted offers T: 0151 427 7246 Samsung 32” TV not very old, can be seen working, good condition £50 o.n.o. M: 07564 833 175

Wills cigarette cards rose collection fifty in all, in glass mahogany frame £10. T: 0151 498 4721. Stamps and postcards worldwide countries. Albums £25. Penny black stamp 1970 included M: 07742 7192 19. Trailer 5ft x 3ft 6” very good condition, just refurbished £85 o.n.o. M: 07564 833 175 Guitar Yamaha APX cutaway sun burst electric acoustic £165 o.n.o. M: 0751 896 8828

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1. The title of Adele’s first two albums each consisted of a number: what is the total if you add these two numbers together? 2. What is the name of Neil Young’s backing band? (a) Band of Horses (b) Crazy Horse (b) Horse with No Name? 3. Which Hollywood star appeared in the video for the 1993 Tom Petty single “Mary Jane’s Last Dance”? (a) Kim Basinger (b) Jodie Foster (c) Michelle Pfeiffer? 4. “When I was down, I was your clown…..” are lyrics from which Elton John song? (a) Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (b) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (c) Your Song? 5. “The Velvet Rope”, “All For You” and “Discipline” are all albums by which singer? (a) Mariah Carey (b) Whitney Houston (c) Janet Jackson? 6. Who released the 1984 chart single “Blue Jean” (a) David Bowie (b) Elton John (c) Lou Reed? 7. Steve Van Zandt, the guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, also starred in which US TV series? (a) The Sopranos (b) The West Wing (c) The Wire? 8. Stacy Ann Ferguson, better known by her nickname, is the singer with which band? (a) The Black-Eyed Peas (b) The Pussycat Dolls (c) The Saturdays? 9. Who had the 2008 hit single “Disturbia”? (a) Christina Aguilera (b) Alicia Keys (c) Rihanna? 10. Which Liverpool band topped the album charts with their debut album “Spartacus” in 1991? (a) Cast (b) The Farm (c) The La’s?

Across 1. From or pertaining to Glasgow (10) 9. Mai ---: cocktail drink (3) 10. Capital of Norway (4) 11. Sir Simon ------: Liverpool-born orchestra conductor (6) 14. Weaken with water (6) 15. “Walking in the ---“: 1985 Aled Jones single (3) 16. Saint ----: French town between Calais and Lille (4) 17. “--- of Light”: 1998 Madonna album & single (3) 19. ----- Murphy: American film actor & comedian (5) 21. – Eliot: American poet (b.1888, d.1965) (1,1) 22. William (abbrev.) (2) 24. Caroline ------: comedian best known for Mrs Merton & The Royle Family (6) 26. “---- Rider”: 1969 movie starring Peter Fonda & Dennis Hopper (4) 28. Noise made by a pig! (4) 30. Not applicable (1,1) 32. European Community (1,1) 33. Liverpool defender, 1963-1978 (5,5)

Down 1. Everton goalkeeper, 1962-1973 (6,4) 2. Clement ------: Prime Minister, 1945-1951 (6) 3. “-------- Night’s Alright for Fighting’”: 1973 Elton John single (8) 4. 1976 Tom Sharpe novel named after its main character, Henry ---- (4) 5. “Ready Steady –“: 60’s TV music show (2) 6. Scottish island, noted for whisky production (5) 7. “You Can Call Me –“: 1986 Paul Simon single (2) 8. ------ Green: district of Liverpool (6) 12. Target (3) 13. Weird, spooky (5) 18. Chocolate bar with bubbles! (4) 20. – Lawrence: English author (b. 1885, d.1930) (1,1) 21. Principle (5) 23. “--Baker”: 1977 Boney M hit single (2) 25. National Insurance (1,1) 27. Card used to store info on a mobile phone (3) 29. Kings College Hospital (abbrev.) (1,1,1) 30. New York (abbrev.) (1,1) 31. “– the crow files” (meaning: in a straight line) (2)

This Month’s Quiz Answers – General Knowledge Quiz on page 35 Crossword Solution

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1. 40 2. Crazy Horse 3. Kim Basinger 4. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 5. Janet Jackson 6. David Bowie 7. The Sopranos 8. The Black-Eyed Peas 9. Rihanna 10. The Farm

ACROSS 1. Glaswegian 9. Tai 10. Oslo 11. Rattle 14. Dilute 15. Air 16. Omer 17. Ray 19. Eddie 21. T.S. 22. Wm 24. Aherne 26. Easy 28. Oink 30. NA 32. EC 33. Tommy Smith DOWN1. Gordon West 2. Attlee 3. Saturday 4. Wilt 5. Go 6. Islay 7. Al 8. Norris 12. Aim 13. Eerie 18. Aero 20. D.H. 21. Tenet 23. Ma 25. N.I. 27. Sim 29. KCH 30. NY 31. As

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General Knowledge Competition Winners 1. Spain 2. Belgium 3. Fitzgerald 4. New York 5. 1878 6. 1892 7. 1925 8. Spain 9. world wide web 10. Blue Peter

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W5s charge into Veterans inch an historic final South Liverpool team at the recent game against Chester Nomads at Jericho Lane Sports Hub.

By Jen Ratcliffe

LIVERPOOL Sefton W5s made club history at the end of February as they secured a spot in a cup final for the first time since the team was created. A dramatic game saw the ladies come from two goals down against Formby to draw 2-2. The excitement didn’t finish there and as Formby edged ahead 3-2, the girls responded fiercely and the final score finished 3-3. The game needed a result so a penalty shootout was going to decide who made it through to the final on March 23rd. Cool, calm and collected responses from both penalty takers and our goalkeeper meant that a save saw us going through for a shot at silverware. An outstanding season from the W5s has seen them be wildly successful in comparison to past seasons. Strong recruitment, dedication and an incredible team spirit has seen the team score more,

concede less and finish in a higher league position than anyone could have imagined back in September. The ladies have played free flowing, attacking hockey in part aided by the addition of a dedicated coach. Men’s Sefton player Jordan Smith,has helped to pull the two sides of the club together by committing his time and resources to help develop the W5s. The final takes place on Saturday March 23, venue tbc. We are also constantly accepting new players and we strive to ensure that anyone can play hockey with Liverpool Sefton. We welcome players from all backgrounds so if you are interested in taking part in hockey we have the full range of competitiveness open to you, from social/taking part up to regional/elite. You can email liverpoolseftonhockeyclub@ gmail.com or go to www. liverpoolseftonhockeyclub.co.uk for more information.

General knowledge quiz

1. The Battle of Trafalgar (1805) was fought off the south-west coast of which country? (a) England (b) France (c) Spain? 2. The site of the Battle of Waterloo (1815) currently lies in which country? (a) Belgium (b) France (c) Germany? 3. What does the initial “F” stand for in the name of the U.S. president John F Kennedy? (a) Faulkner (c) Fitzgerald (c) Franklin? 4. John F Kennedy International Airport is located in which city? (a) Los Angeles (b) New York (c) Washington DC? 5. In what year were Everton FC founded? (a) 1873 (b) 1878 (c) 1883? 6. In what year were Liverpool FC founded? (a) 1887 (b) 1892 (c) 1897? 7. In what year did the Liverpool Empire Theatre open? (a) 1915 (b) 1925 (c) 1935? 8. In which country is Rioja wine produced? (a) Chile (b) Portugal (c) Spain? 9. What do the initials www stand for? 10. Which BBC/CBBC TV programme is the world’s longest-running children’s TV show (screened 1958 to date)?

closer to title By Jim Stanway

IN THEIR first season under the South Liverpool FC banner, the Veterans are very close to clinching the first division title of the Cheshire Veterans League. After an 11-0 win over lowly Heswall, with striker Mark Ellison scoring five goals, the team are seven points clear with only two games to go. However the team’s only rivals are Rainhill Town and South need to avoid defeat in the away game later this month and then win their final game in April to be certain of winning the league. The Veterans dropped their first points of the season at bottom of the league Grappenhall when missed chances and a defensive mistake resulted in a 1-1 draw. A second half hat-trick by Hilel Alhanshaly saw the team crush Frodsham 6-0 and there is the possibility of a league and cup double if they defeat Harehill Tavern from Hyde (Greater Manchester) in the semi-final. The first team have had mixed results recently with the highlight being a Cameron Dalton hat-trick in a 3-1 away win against Hale that was actually played at Jericho Lane due to the poor condition of

Hale’s pitch. A last minute equaliser by Mason Nevitt saw a point gained in a 2-2 draw at Vauxhall Motors Reserves but the team were eliminated from the Liverpool Challenge Cup in a 3-0 home defeat to Richmond Raith Rovers where defensive mistakes proved costly. The reserves were also eliminated from the league cup by league leaders Page Celtic through a deflected effort and a last minute cross/shot. A 20 minutes period at the start of the second half could have produced an equaliser for the team but it was not to be. The youth team’s chances of winning the Liverpool Premier League youth division title have disappeared with two defeats in the last three matches. The loss to title favourites Moorside Park was a game of two halves with South dominating the second half but unable to score more than one goal to reduce the deficit to 4-3. A 4-2 defeat to Woolton Vikings has meant that the semi-final of the league cup, to be scheduled in April, is now their only chance of silverware.

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