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HIDDEN WATERS By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
AS LANDSCAPES change and areas develop, natural features are hidden or changed to enable new works such as housing and road schemes to be carried out. Old maps reveal streams crisscrossing the landscape which have become hidden waters concealed underground but still serving their original purpose of draining the land. nce they teemed with fish, water beetles and dragon flies but in the eternal dark of the pipe or drain little or nothing thrives. Environmentalists have long warned about the dangers of
destroying watery havens as they play an important part in natural life-cycles. Thankfully policies are changing and we can see new ponds and waterways being constructed. Examples include the River Alt at Stonebridge Lane and along the new Thornton by-pass linking the motorways and Ince Woods. Huyton Wetlands off Huyton Lane are the source of the River Alt which bubbles up among the bulrushes and tall grasses. This is how much of North West England looked before the swamps and marshes were drained hundreds of years ago. The Alt must have been much
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wider in ancient times as it meandered through watery swamplands. Croxteth is thought to mean Krock’s Landing Place, indicating that sea-going Viking ships were once able to come this far inland. The Alt is fed by streams which remain visible along some stretches. These include the Deys Brook, a feature of West Derby Golf Course, and the Hall Brook passing under Croxteth Hall Lane. As a chiId I lived in Lisleholme Crescent off Deysbrook Lane. Our house backed on to West Derby Hockey and Tennis Clubs, developed as Harbern Close in 1975. There was a stream which we called “the ditch”: the water was clean and had lots of water beetles and similar creatures. We
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once found a rare stag beetle on its banks. The Environment Agency was involved in improvements in 2013, diverting part of the stream through school grounds off Thornhead Lane. The Tue Brook gave its name to a district of Liverpool but is now almost completely hidden locally apart from a short stretch behind Gardner Road. A 1911 postcard (pictured) shows Green Lane and West Derby Road from the gates of Tue Brook House, a detached Georgian villa demolished to make way for the Carlton cinema in 1932. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30pm on Wednesday December 20 at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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Tim Saunders talks to Gerry Marsden, the lead singer of Gerry and the Pacemakers GERRY Marsden formed Gerry and the Pacemakers with his brother Fred in the late 1950s. But it wasn’t until 1962 that they were signed by Brian Epstein who managed Cilla Black and The Beatles. In the early days, The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers performed together as the Beatmakers. The Pacemakers made their name with hits like How Do You Do It and I Like It and with ballads like Ferry Cross the Mersey. “In those days pop groups didn’t make videos like they do today but made films instead. he eatles made A Hard Day’s Night and Brian Epstein thought that we should make one too. So we made Ferry Cross the Mersey, written by Tony Warren who originally wrote Coronation Street. Tony asked me to write the theme song.” Arguably the biggest hit for Gerry and the Pacemakers was a Rodgers and Hammerstein song, You’ll Never Walk Alone. “For four decades it has remained the anthem of the crowds at Liverpool Football Club, played before kick-off every Saturday, inscribed on the club gates and always the most popular concert request”. Not surprisingly, Gerry is a keen
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Liverpool supporter. After much success, Gerry and the Pacemakers split in 1967, the year Brian Epstein tragically died from a drug overdose. All the band members except Gerry pursued different careers. “Fred went to work for British Telecom, putting his drum kit in the garage and never touching it again. Les Maguire joined the Royal Navy and is occasionally recognised playing the piano in Merseyside. “Les Chadwick moved to Australia where he formed a successful employment agency.” Gerry went into musicals where he took the lead role in Charlie Girl alongside Dame Anna Neagle and Derek Nimmo. “ ter five years, I was ed up and had to sing again. It’s in my blood.”
Today, Gerry is the only original member of Gerry and the Pacemakers. “I am joined by Steve Thompson and Tony Young. They’re the best I’ve played with – which is no disrespect to the other band members I’ve had, but we all gel really well.” With his new set of Pacemakers, Gerry has made over twice as many albums than he did in the 1960s and has been busy writing much new material. He performs in Gerry Cross the Mersey at the Grand Theatre, Leeds on December 3. Brian Epstein 19 September 1934-27 August 1967 Epstein’s family owned a music store in Liverpool where Paul McCartney’s family bought a piano. He attended Clayesmore School in Blandford, Dorset, and RADA with Susannah York and Peter O’Toole. Dropping out, his father put him in charge of the record department of the North East Music Stores (N.E.M.S.). e first spotted he eatles on a concert bill but was overlooked for an M.B.E. when The Beatles were awarded it in 1965. The Beatles always said that M.B.E. stood for “Mr Brian Epstein”. http://www.gerryandthe pacemakers.co.uk
Christmas tree switch-on THE Christmas tree lights will be switched on outside St. Mary’s Church in the heart of West Derby Village at 3.40pm on Friday, December 8. St Mary’s School
Choir will be singing; hand bells, free refreshments, sweets for the children and Santa will be visiting! Get into the festive spirit and don’t miss this great community event.
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LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PREMISES LICENCE TAKE NOTICE that (1) MEHMET YIGIT Has applied for a PREMISES LICENCE for (2) GR8 PIZZA 587 WEST DERBY ROAD L13 8AE For the following licensable activities (3) PROVISION OF LATE NIGHT REFRESHMENT MON-SUN 23.00-01.00HRS A record of the application can be inspected on Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 4.45pm and Friday from 9.00am to 4.30pm (except bank holidays) at the offices of the Licensing Authority at:Liverpool City Council, Licensing and Public Protection, Cunard Buildings, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH Or on-line at - liverpool.gov.uk/LAR Any responsible authority or any other person wishing to make representations on the application must do so to the Licensing Authority of Liverpool City Council referred to above. Representations must be in writing and must be received by the Licensing Authority no later than the 11th day of December 2017 (4) It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable with a maximum fine of £5000 on summary conviction. Dated this 13TH day of NOVEMBER 2017 (5)
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LIVERPOOL Hope University’s South Liverpool Orchestra have arranged a Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 5 at 8pm in Hope University Chapel, Hope Park, L16 9JD. Tickets are only £4 on the door including a Christmas buffet. Programme includes Lehar’s Gold and Silver Waltz, Strauss’ Radetzky March, Jingle Bells and sing-along Christmas carols.
Ken (left) and Tom are pictured with the plaque.
Memorial plaque back for Remembrance Day THE Second World War memorial plaque in West Derby Village was reinstated last week after it was blown down in high winds. Cabinet maker Tom Jones heard of the plaque’s plight and volunteered to make a new frame from solid mahogany. West Derby Society chairman Stephen Guy discovered the plaque lying on the ground after being alerted by concerned residents. He took it into nearby St Mary’s Church for safekeeping. The frame holding the plaque to the wall had rotted away. Tom, of Melwood Drive, said: “As a longtime West Derby resident, I was upset to see the plaque was not there. “I wanted to see it in place again so got my tools out and created a new frame and fittings.” He was helped today by Ken Bevan, of Marldon Road, who put the plaque into place. “It’s very fitting that the plaque is back in time for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday,” said Ken. Stephen said: “Thanks to this publicspirited effort we now have our Second World War plaque back where it belongs.” The plaque commemorates men, women and children who died in the 1939 – 45 conflict. The moving inscription reads: “To the memory of the men, women and children of West Derby who gave their lives for their country in the World War. We shall remember.” As well as military personnel, among those who died were adults and children killed by
stray bombs dumped by German bombers heading home after attacking the docks and other targets. The metal wall plaque complements the sandstone First World War memorial unveiled in 1921.
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MILLIE was always her favourite grandchild, with jet black hair and a carefree personality, but the giant snowman ended it all – or did it? Mrs Crabtree loved her family and saw them frequently. here were five surviving children and 16 grandchildren living within walking distance of her cottage by the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. She had been entranced since first setting eyes on Millie as a new-born wrapped snug and warm in the old wooden cradle by the fireside. Mrs Crabtree gently rocked the cradle as Millie snoozed. Soon Millie was giving the sweetest smile and within no time was running around the room. There was never a tantrum, never a cross word – everyone loved her. Millie would sit on grandma’s knee and listen to stories handed down over generations. She was not frightened of ghost stories and expressed the strange notion that she would not mind being a ghost. “I will stay close to you grandma – you will know from my touch,” she said enigmatically. Millie grew into a strong, athletic girl who liked to help gather crops in the fields. She passed a scholarship to Queen Matilda’s Grammar School, just a mile’s walk away. In the summer Millie would stride to and from home in her gymslip, singing happy songs. In winter she
donned an overcoat handed down from her elder sister. She was impulsive, sometimes rushing out into the night to check the hens or watch barn owls swooping over the stubble. It was just after Millie’s 14th birthday when the blizzard struck. Christmas was coming and the goose
was getting fat. The snow was so bad the village and surrounding farms were cut off for several days. Millie decided she would build the biggest snowman in the world. She was used to building huge haystacks and this would be easy by comparison. The others stayed inside but would look over to Parson’s Meadow once in a while to watch the snowman growing. Millie grew very hot and threw off her coat to stay cool. The snowman was so big she had to climb a ladder to put his head on. The snowman stood 12 ft tall and was admired by all. That night a strong wind blew up from the south. The windows rattled and the trees creaked. Millie must have got up in the night, concerned about her snowman. The following morning Jethro the reaper found the snowman reduced to a huge pile of tumbled snow. Two legs stuck out from the pile. Grim-faced Jethro shouted for help and soon Millie’s lifeless body was revealed, a smile on her frozen lips. The winter melted into spring and Mrs Crabtree was sat in the sun, her face glowing with fond memories of Millie. Then she heard an unmistakable voice followed by a soft touch. “I felt her hand on my shoulder,” said Mrs Crabtree to Millie’s mum. “I know she is happy.”
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Tis the season … December CHRISTMAS PRIZE BINGO Broughton hall PTA event. Broughton Hall Sixth Form Centre. Sunday 3rd December 6.30pm. Please support the local PTA. More Details on school website www.broughtonhall.com SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD from 7.45 10.00. Membership £60/£55 for September to June. Summer £3 per visit. We warmly welcome anyone with a serious interest in photography to take part in competitions, displays and presentations and workshops. Beginners to veterans. Contact; Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345, secretaryslps@virginmedia.com Website; www.slps.co.uk WEST DERBY CHRISTMAS TREE SWITCH ON The Christmas Tree lights will be switched on outside St. Mary’s Church in the heart of West Derby Village at 3.40pm on Friday 8th December. St Mary’s School Choir will be singing; hand bells, free refreshments, sweets for the children and Santa will be visiting! Get into the festive spirit and don’t miss this great community event. CARDINAL HEENAN PTA Get down to Cardinal Heenan on Friday 29th December for the return of Vince Hughes and his rock n roll jukebox. Back by popular demand - bring your family and friends!! Licensed bar, DJ and chances to win some cash! Tickets are just £5 and can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www. cardinalheenanpta.org.uk. DEYSBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE CHRISTMAS FAIR On Saturday the 9th of December we are holding a Christmas fair. We have lots of exciting stalls and even a grotto to meet Father Christmas. Come along for a great day 2-5pm JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 16th to 23rd December 2017, Grand Central Hall, 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SF. Adults £10, Kids just £5. Info: skiddle.com THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND – CHRISTMAS FAIR The Royal School For The Blind, Wavertree, L15 6TQ, are hosting a Christmas Fair on Saturday 2nd December from 10am until 4pm. There will be a sensory grotto and a visit from Father Christmas with games and pocket money stalls in the school gym. As well as this, there is a vintage and crafts fair situated in the school hall with over 20 different stalls for you to complete your present lists. Outside will be a farmer’s market of local producers and after all that you can relax in the café for coffee and mince pies. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Annual Christmas Dinner, Monday 4 December; at the Adelphi Hotel, Liver-
pool. Those wishing to come please contact Mr Tony Kuivala on Tel 07885 435542 or treasurertlrsmerseyside@ btinternet.com by the 28th November 2017. Everyone is welcome. 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 HOPE UNIVERSITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Liverpool Hope University’s South Liverpool Orchestra have arranged a Christmas Concert on Tuesday 5th December at 8pm in Hope University Chapel, Hope Park, L16 9JD. Tickets are only £4 on the door including a Christmas buffet. Programme includes Lehar’s Gold and Silver Waltz, Strauss’ Radetzky March, Jingle Bells and sing-along Christmas carols.
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Friday 11am-12pm Cost £5 Please bring a mat and some water. Facebook edenyoga Call Julie: 07783407505 DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT Come and join the Savoy Jazzmen in concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 5th December between 2 - 4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £6.00 which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Come and listen or dance to the music of the 1920’s and 30’s. Further information from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday December 14th 2017 when Karen Schofield from Preston will give a demonstration called “The Key to Christmas”. 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. THE ARTS SOCIETY LIVERPOOL Do you love the arts?. We provide nine interesting lectures per year, delivered by expert speakers. Visit us for our next lecture on 17 January 2018 at 2.00pm at Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, Liverpool L19 4XR for Pilgrimage in Medieval England by Tom Hughes. Visitors pay £6 donation. Refreshments and free parking available HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WORKPLACE CHOIR Do you work in health or social care in Liverpool? There is a friendly choir for you to join and sing in two charity Christmas concerts. Weekly rehearsals start 6.00pm, 13th September at Sacred Heart Church, L7 8TN. No experience necessary, listen-and-repeat method taught, beginners welcome. Details: nhscarolsliverpool@gmail.com. Rehearsal pianists also required. LIVERPOOL & MERSEYSIDE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet upstairs at Court Hey Methodist Church Hall, Bowring
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Park, L14 3NU, on alternate Mondays at 14.00 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 GENTLE ARM CHAIR EXERCISES Gentle arm chair exercises with music. Starts September 5th. Bishops Court, Parkside Drive. Tuesday 2-3 pm. £2 per session. GRAND NATIONAL CHORUS Open nights are held regularly at Prescot Town Hall, 1 Warrington Rd, Prescot L34 5QX, from 8 pm to 10 pm on Thursdays. Come and hear the fabulous harmony of the male voices. Ring 07716 127814 to book free place. http://www.liverpoolinharmony.co.uk Groups, clubs and classes 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. 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 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 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 C.A.B. C.A.B. drop-in (10am to 12noon) Tuebrook Hope Centre, Christ Church Buckingham Rd. L13 CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30 pm (pitch available only £7). 2 Daneville Road, L4 9RG. Phone 0151 792 8711 CHRIST CHURCH CENTRE, SEDGEMOOR RD. Coffee morning in church centre, Tues 10am-12noon. Make new friends or relax with old ones, everybody welcome. Call Helen on 0151 474 1444 for info. Connect ‘n’ Create. Come along for company, a cuppa and a bit of craft or anything creative! All skills, all levels! Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Call Barbara 0151 226 2992 for more. CROXTETH HALL GARDEN SOCIETY
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We are a friendly group who meet in Croxteth Hall every 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 which includes refreshments and raffle. If you’re interested in gardening why not join us. Please ring Jim or Pauline on 0151 928 5625 – visit our website www.croxteth.net CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www.coresidents-association.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Wed between 10am – 11.30am young at hearts club every Thurs. 2pm – 4pm. Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lover House Lane L11. 2SF. For info call Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992. DEYSBROOK YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Meet every Friday 11.00 to 12.30 (except Bank Holidays) at the Deysbrook Village Centre, Deysbrook Way, Liverpool 12. There is a range of activities – creative as well as fun; occasional trips; enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome. DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP We are looking for new volunteers to assist with awareness/fundraising events. Contact Mike Birch. mike-birch@ blueyonder.co.uk for info about our work.
Pritchard on 07912 084549. 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 LITTLE STEPS For preschool children and carers. St Christopher’s, Lorenzo Drive. Wednesdays 9.45am-11.15am Term time. No waiting list. No lower age limit. Just come along or call Sue 0151 226 2992. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS (NAWC) The NAWC meet at Lowlands in Haymans Green every Thursday between 2 and 4 pm. Come and enjoy a friendly afternoon. We enjoy guest speakers, outings, theatre trips amongst many other activities. Further details about other clubs in Liverpool contact – Pat Blair (0151) 228 0316 or email patblair33@gmail.com. PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel, corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 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. SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association meet every second Tue of the month at Lemington Rd School Dinner Centre 6.30pm visit our website for info.www. scarisbrickresidents. info St James CE Mill Lane West Derby. The 5K Café is held every Thurs term time from 11am to 1.30pm. Lovely food and good company. Donations towards lunch appreciated. SMILE AND SING with MERSEY HARMONY Have fun, sing, and boost your skills. Come along to Merseyside’s only all-female barbershop chorus. Mersey Harmony performs at events and competes locally and nationally. Rehearsals every MONDAY, 19:15 – 22:00, Academy of St Nicholas, Horrocks Ave, L19 5NY. For details: Call Angela – 07947 142440 – www. merseyharmony. co.uk or check out our Facebook page. THE BRIDGE CENTRE The Bridge Centre
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old Bridge Inn Pub Broadway L4 9RG. FREE Counselling Service every Wed 10am till 3pm. To book an appointment call 07540177958 ask for Sue. Zumba Classes Tue 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Wed 9.30am till 10.30am. Chair Based Tia Chi Classes. Thurs. 10.30 till 11.30 only £2.50. Ballroom Classes Tue 1.30 till 2.30 pm £3. Tia Chi Classes Tue 11.30 till noon. 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 TUEBROOK HOPE CENTRE, BUCKINGHAM ROAD As a local community led charity we are keen to promote and host a range of health, leisure and social activities for neighbours of all ages. Monday mornings (9.30am): Yoga classes, Tuesday evenings (7-8pm): Tai Chi classes, Wednesday evenings (7-8pm): Drama Group for Adults. Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday lunchtimes (12noon-1pm): ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For info contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk 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.
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1. Who wrote the book “A Christmas Carol”? (a) Jane Austen (b) Charlotte Bronte (c) Charles Dickens? 2. In the Christmas carol “The 12 Days of Christmas”, how many French hens did my true love send to me? 3. The Christmas s tree in Trafalgar Square is an annual gift from which country? (a) Denmark (b) Norway (c) Sweden? 4. The “Three Wise Men” were named Caspar, Melchior and who else? 5. What gifts did they bring – gold, frankincense and what else? 6. Which ballet, set to music by Tchaikovsky, is based on a girl’s Christmas present (a doll) coming to life? (a) The Nutcracker (b) Sleeping Beauty (c) Swan Lake? 7. What is the name given to the religious period which commences on the fourth Sunday before Christmas? 8. What is the name given to the religious period which commences 12 days after Christmas Day (January 6)? 9. Who was responsible for banning Christmas between 1647 and 1660? (a) Oliver Cromwell (b) Queen Elizabeth I (c) Henry VIII? 10. In which European country is the tradition of erecting Christmas trees said to have originated? (a) France (b) Germany (c) Spain?
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ACROSS 1. Mistletoe 5. Ago 7. Red 9. Tree 12. On 15. Arc 16. Yuletide 20. Sleigh 21. JM 23. Day 25. AOB 26. Snow 28. Turkey 32. Air 34. Enrol 35. Eye DOWN 1. Merry 2. Lap 3. EG 4. Tot 6. December 8. Dolly 10. Rae 11. ER 13. Nee 14. Fig 17. USA 18. Tinsel 19. DH 21. Jo 23. Day 25. Away 27. NY 29. UN 30. RR 31. KO 33. IE
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2. “---land”: province of Finland where you can visit Father Christmas! (3) 3. For example (1,1) 4. Small measure (of whisky, for example) (3) 6. The month in which Christmas falls! (8) 8. “Hello -----”: 60’s musical (5) 10. Corinne Bailey ---: English singer/ guitarist (3) 11. Elizabeth Regina (1,1) 13. Word which signifies the usage of a married lady’s maiden name (3) 14. Tree which bears edible fruit of same name, eaten either fresh or dried (3) 17. “Born in the ---”: Bruce Springsteen song (1,1,1) 18. Glittering strip used as Christmas decorations (6) 19. --Lawrence: English author (b. 1885, d. 1930) (1,1) 21. -- Brand: comedienne & writer (2) 23. December 25, for example! (4) 25. “---- in a Manager” (4) 27. New York (1,1) 29. United Nations (1,1) 30. Rolls-Royce (1,1) 31. Knock-out (1,1) 33. That is (1,1)
Christmas Music Quiz 1. The Hollies 2. Ivy 3. Carol 4. The Christians 5. Cream 6. Merry Christmas Everybody 7. Wings (“Mull of Kintyre”) 8. Pet Shop Boys (“Always On My Mind”) 9. The Beatles 10. Spice Girls
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Across 1. “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, underneath the ---------” (9) 5. “Long time --- in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible says” (3) 7. The colour of Rudolph’s nose! (3) 9. “Rocking around the Christmas ----” (4) 12. “Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born -- Christmas Day” (2) 15. Joan of --- (“The Maid of Orleans”) (3) 16. Old-fashioned name for the Christmas period (8) 20. Form of transport used by Santa! (6) 21. --Barrie: author of Peter Pan (1,1) 23. “On the first --- of Christmas, my true love sent to me” (3) 25. Any Other Business (1,1,1) 26. “Dashing through the ---- on a one-horse open sleigh” (4) 28. What many of us will eat on Christmas Day! (6) 32. “Walking in the ---”: 1985 Aled Jones Christmas single (3) 34. Join an organisation (5) 35. “The London ---”: the largest ferris wheel in Europe (3) Down 1. “We wish you a ----- Christmas” (5)
General Knowledge Quiz 1. Charles Dickens 2. Three 3. Norway 4. Balthazar 5. Myrrh 6. Nutcracker 7. Advent 8. Epiphany 9. Oliver Cromwell 10. Germany
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1. Which group had a hit in 1969 (re-released in 1988) with “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”? 2. “The --- League”: group who had a number of hits in the mid-60’s (incl. “Funny How Love Can Be” and “Tossing and Turning”). 3. Neil Sedaka had a hit in 1959 (re-released in 1972) with “Oh, ----“ (girl’s name) 4. Which Liverpool band had hits in the 80’s with “Forgotten Town” and Ideal World”? 5. Which late 60’s rock group had a minor hit with “Wrapping Paper”? 6. What was the name of Slade’s number one Christmas hit in 1973? (since re-released on several occasions)? 7. What had the “Christmas number one” in 1977? (a) Mud (“Lonely This Christmas”) or (b) Queen (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) or Wings (“Mull of Kintyre”)? 8. Who had the “Christmas number one” in 1987? (a) Foreigner (“I Want To know What Love Is” or (b) Band Aid (“Do They Know It’s Christmas”) or (c) Pet Shop Boys (“Always On My Mind”)? 9. Who had three consecutive “Christmas number ones” from 1963 to 1965? (a) The Beatles or (b) Elvis Presley or (c) Cliff Richard? 10. Who had three consecutive “Christmas number ones” from 1996 to 1998? (a) Michael Jackson or (b) Spice Girls or (c) Westlife? Competition Winners LILLY LINK Mrs J Humphrey L18 Mr Brie L11 FAMILY TICKET FOR PETER PAN Mrs L Mcintosh, L36 Mrs J Devine, L17 4LB
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Stoneycroft FC round-up By Mick Titherington
JK HITS THE JACKPOT WITH 3 x 7s AS CROFT HIT TOP SPOT The goal machine otherwise known as James Kennedy hit another seven against the luckless orthern in an goal rout. This was the third seven JK has scored this season to break what must be some sort of record. The victory followed a 6-0 thrashing of Liverpool Hibernia and in the most recent fi ture ro t came back rom a two goal deficit to beat close rivals Kirkby at Windy rbour to consolidate their position at the top of the table. thers on the score sheet on the march up the table include le Kelly with a hat trick, oe aley, en Williams, omas Stewart and uke aley. n this orm only a ool would back against them becoming champions, but there is no room for complacency.
e t up they will be looking orward to progressing in the cup as they ace orris Green Baptists.
CROFT UNDER-17s SECURE THEIR PLACE AS LEAGUE LEADERS With a display o scintillating ootball giving reason to the description o the beauti ul game’, ro t under s emulated their open age counterparts by topping the table with back to back victories. hey remain unbeaten in the league so ar and their performances will make it hard for others to catch them. his league is one o the most competitive around so no slip ups can be tolerated but they have established themselves as the team to beat. Their crisp, short, sharp passing game is a delight to see and with their own ace marksman ewis Wilkinson in clinical orm they look almost unstoppable. ong may it continue
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Rain stops play for Alder FC By Peter Harrison
I rustrating month, matches have been stop start due to rain and waterlogged pitches. he home fi ture against lumini commenced against a backdrop o cloud and sunshine. However, as soon as the game commenced, torrential driving rain saw the match abandoned, a rare occurrence, a ter appro imately minutes, with the ball sticking on the pitch and health and safety becoming paramount.
Pictured is Callum our aspiring goalkeeper. he one league fi ture completed saw a comprehensive 5-1 victory against Woolton S .
The team raced into a 5-0 lead with regular marksmen eter oore and Kyle ulby among the goals. This win consolidates their league position in the top half of the table, which has been a great start in their first season in the remier Division. urther compliment for the team has been the selection of goalkeeper allum or the league’s representative team. allum played in the team’s first victory and will be travelling to the Isle of an or their ne t fi ture.
South open up gap at top of the table By Jim Stanway
ALTHOUGH South iverpool have su ered another cup de eat, they now have a healthy lead at the top o the West heshire eague Division One. Dreams of retaining the iverpool ounty hallenge up were dashed by a surprise de eat at ustys rom the iverpool ounty remier eague Premier Division. n equaliser by ameron alton ust be ore hal time did not inspire a productive second hal and, a ter South hit the crossbar in the last minute, the opposition then clinched victory with the last kick of the match. hings look much brighter in the league though with two healthy wins, 6-1 at hester omads with a hat trick from Cameron Dalton and two rom ason evitt and a 5-3 home win over the same opposition with two goals each from Alex Woodcock and ameron
alton, with all our o these goals coming in a nineminute spell in the second hal . hat win resulted in a seven-point lead at the top of the table and the forthcoming clash at nearest rivals au hall otors, with both teams still unbeaten, promises to be a mouth watering occasion. he reserves su ered a penalty shoot out de eat or the second time this season and or the third successive season in the Liverpool ounty unior up. he third round loss at Aintree Villa, after a 2-2 draw with two goals from leading scorer David
Mee, was by the agonising scoreline of 9-8 in the penalty shoot out and the two goalkeepers’ final penalties were the deciding factor. he youth team retain a healthy lead at the top of the West heshire eague outh Division despite two recent postponements. The team progressed to the quarter finals o the iverpool ounty outh up with a high scoring win over Birkdale United with two goals each from Rob Lewis, Michael Kielty and iam urphy and one each from Jack Riding and Jamie Cassidy.
Volvo V60 is a hit with all the family By Tim Saunders
“I DELIVERED one of these the other day and the chap didn’t want to drive it,” says the delivery driver. “Oh,” I reply, a little perplexed, admiring the finish o this particular model. “ ouldn’t he drive ” I ask. “ e ust sat and listened to the stereo.” “ eally Was he all there ” I question. “He worked for one of the hi fi maga ines and he was testing the , sound system, an added extra in the top of the range model. I stayed with him on his driveway or minutes and he really cranked up the volume.” “I better pay a bit more attention to stereos from now on then” I replied. y first impression is that this V60 stands taller than the standard model thanks to its raised height. The fact that it is an all-wheel drive model not only makes it super sa e on the roads but it also means that it is at home in the countryside. What better place to test this out than a trek down the motorway to the market town of Andover. Traditionally, Volvos have been associated with manu acturing standard road going cars that are supremely safe. I can see why they have ventured into the all wheel drive market though Sweden in winter is undoubtedly a treacherous place to drive.
What really appeals about a our wheel drive olvo is that it is e tra sa e because all wheels are talking to each other so to speak. This is a permanent thing so there’s no need to a about engaging it. or an impatient soul such as me this is great news because it means that one moment I can be driving on a country lane and the ne t minute pottering through open armland without a care in the world. It’s an extremely competent vehicle and it is only severe ruts in the land that alerts passengers to the fact that they are off-roading. “ ust you do this ” questions my long su ering wi e as our three children Harriett (6), Heidi (4) and enry months do e in the rear. They barely bat an eyelid as the vehicle quite happily travels across the farmland. It hasn’t been raining or a couple o weeks so the ground is pretty dry so there’s no boggy challenges to encounter more’s the pity but I suspect it would take such situations in its stride. eing a olvo it is fitted with intelligent cruise control
that reads the tra fic ahead and reacts accordingly in terms of speed by automatically braking or accelerating. When reversing the wing mirrors automatically drop so that the driver can clearly see the sides of the road behind. There is also a use ul reversing camera that appears in the centre console as you can see in the video at www.testdrives.bi . However, this system is not infallible and the driver needs to be extremely alert, especially when reversing on my driveway. Overall, I do like this olvo and eel quite at home behind the wheel. The children like it too and that’s important for a family vehicle. Volvo V60 Cross Country D4 (190 Ps) Start/Stop 4WD Gear Lux Nav Engine: 2.4-litre diesel Price: £38,680 Top speed: 127mph 0-60mpg: 8.6secs Power: 190bhp Economy: 49mpg Watch the videos at www.testdrives.biz
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