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Issue 165 - Aug-Sept 2021

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Project Linus bringing smiles and comfort Project Linus is a wonderful group of volunteers that donate handmade quilts and knitted blankets to children (aged 0-18) locally who are having a difficult time. Among the places Project Linus visit are Alder Hey Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, the Homeless Families Unit and the neo-natal unit at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital. The items are all made by volunteers and provide the child with a hug they can keep. The photograph features Pat, a Play Specialist at Alder Hey Hospital surrounded by some of the donations. If you enjoy sewing, knitting or crocheting and would like to get involved, more information can be found on their website www.projectlinusuk.org.uk or contact Caroline at caroline.fogell@yahoo.co.uk

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Welcome Hello everyone

West Derby & Croxteth’s favourite community magazine

Contents

Can you believe we are in the midst of summer already? We seem to be flying through 2021. But then, there has been a lot going on. Especially if you are a sports fan!

6 Local History 8 Poem of the Month 8 General Knowledge Quiz 8 Photo of the Month 10 Crossword & Sudoku

Let’s remember though that there are still plenty of great moments to be had as we edge closer to autumn and a new school term.

11 Tips to a Healthy & Happy Retirement

I do hope you are all able to have a well-earned holiday this year - whether that be abroad or the now infamous “staycation”! I have to say that it is great to see so many people exploring the UK, we really do take for granted what we have on offer here. Stunning scenery, historic castles, and stately homes, not to mention indoor and outdoor attractions such as theme parks, museums and our beautiful coastline & seaside resorts. And for things closer to home, take a look through our What’s On page to see what is happening in your area. All we need now is the sun to stay shining!

12 Strange Tales 13 Recipe 13 Music Quiz 14 Local News 16 Kids Corner

17 Transform Household Waste 19 Life ‘n’ Style with Jade 20 What’s On 20 Puzzle and Quiz Answers 21 Summer Healthcare for Cats & Dogs

22 Pap Your Pets 24 Sports News 26 The LINK Business Directory

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local history Paint & Pictures

by Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

Richard and Laura loved art and commissioned several paintings from Vlaho Bukovac, a family friend who was a frequent guest.

A large house called Marlfield stood in its own grounds on Town Row for about a century, at one time the home of sugar baron Sir Henry Tate and later paint manufacturer Richard Le Doux. Both men were art lovers - Tate paid for the famous London gallery bearing his name while Le Doux was patron of Croatia’s leading artist Vlaho Bukovac (1855 - 1922). Chorley-born Sir Henry (1819 - 99) lived at Marlfield between about 1859 and 1862 as he built up his business.

Vlaho, revered in Croatia to this day, made his name with masterly portraits and sensuous nudes. His childhood home is preserved as a museum at Cavtat, the most southerly Croatian resort. He painted Laura in the sunny grounds of Marlfield - the large portrait is in the Walker Art Gallery’s collections. It is seen (inset) in this photograph of Town Row pictured one snowy day about 1930. Marlfield, demolished about 1958, can just be made out behind trees and outhouses. The undeveloped sites of shops at the bottom of Marlfield and Norris Green Roads are in the foreground. In the distance is a big house called The Elms, later demolished to make way for Melwood Drive. Here lived the philanthropic Thorntons who paid for both St James’s Church in Mill Lane and St John’s, Tuebrook. The many other good works of Eliza Thornton and her daughter Eliza Reade included financing hospital wards. Richard Le Doux died in 1914. In had his portrait painted in 1912 by British artist Frank Copnall, exhibited at the Walker’s renowned autumn exhibition that year.

Richard Le Doux and his wife Laura were later residents, adding a beautiful music room and picture gallery in 1903. Richard came to Liverpool in 1868 – he was one of several wealthy Germans who lived in West Derby. Richard was a partner in Hartmann, Le Doux & Co based at 12 Rumford Place in the city centre. The company manufactured Rahtjen’s Genuine Composition for Ship’s Bottoms, as it was advertised - paint to prevent underwater marine growth on hulls.

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A critic wrote that the portrait was admirable, adding: “The bony structure of the head is excellently conveyed, the flesh is beautifully painted … the portrait life-like and wellbalanced”. Visit the West Derby Society website: westderbysociety.wixsite.com/westderbysociety

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Poem of the Month

Mother’s Love By Stephen Hughes, L25 What is love? Love is giving you hope, when you’re hopeless. Love is turning a cheek, when you give cheek. Love is singing off-key, but you still applaud.

Love’s not about money, it’s not a reward. Love is a virus, that we must pass on. Loves forgives, love can forget, love can also remember, when you are struggling with debt. Love for your mum, that will go on forever. Our hearts may be cut, but you’re forgotten never.

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Photo of the Month This month’s photo is by South Liverpool Photographic Society member Paul Hamilton and is the winner of their Annual Mono Competition. “This shot was taken at breaktime in a Primary School in Havana, Cuba in 2019. I couldn’t resist the look on the little girl’s face as she waited her turn to chalk on the board.” If you have got a camera, why not join their club? Members are currently enjoying their weekly meetings online via ZOOM, from 7pm every Thursday. Complete beginners and the more experienced are all welcome! Check out the syllabus on their website, www.slps.co.uk, and get in touch! Call/text Irene 07702 028 932 or email Tim, membership@slps.co.uk

General Knowledge

1. What was the (approx.) population of Liverpool in 1550? (a) 600 (b) 6,000 (c) 60,000? 2. In which century was the borough of Liverpool founded? (a) 11th. (b) 12th. (c) 13th? 3. In which film did Robert de Niro star as the boxer Jake la Motta? (a) Raging Bull (b) Rocky (c) The Boxer? 4. W hich one of the following is not a Rodgers & Hammerstein musical? (a) South Pacific (b) The Sound of Music (c) West Side Story? 5. T he fictional character d’Artagnan appears in which book? (a) A Tale of Two Cities (b) Tess of the d’Urbevilles (c) The Three Musketeers? 6. What sport would you be playing if you were standing on the oche? (a) darts (b) hockey (c) snooker? 7. In football, which team do Barcelona play in the Barcelona “local derby”? (a) Espanyol (b) Getafe (c) Levante? 8. What would you expect a somnambulist to do? (a) sleep-walk (b) walk on a tightrope or (c) ring church bells? 9. What does a numismatist collect? (a) beer-mats (b) coins (c) sea-shells? 10. What does a philatelist collect? (a) photographs (b) postcards (c) stamps?

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Across 1. Ernest -----: author (“For Whom the Bell Tolls”, etc.) (9) 9. Multicoloured form of quartz (4) 10. Travelled on horseback, by bike, etc. (4) 11. Ian – John (60’s LFC footballer) (2) 12. Breed of dog (toy, miniature, etc.) (6) 14. Party of European Socialists (abbrev.) (3) 16. “The --- and the Pussycat” (3) 17. 2-letter postcode for addresses in Lincoln (1,1) 18. Annoys (4) 20. Exam (4) 22. That is (1,1) 23. Toilet (3) 24. Refrain from (alcohol, etc.) (7) 27. District Attorney (1,1) 28. French word meaning “the” (2) 29. Boxing term: technical knockout (1,1,1) 30. --- Barlow: Coronation Street character (3) 31. Famous song recorded by Rod Stewart (7) 34. – Milan (Italian football club)) (1,1) 35. “Dirty ---”: ex-character in Eastenders (3) 36. Type of coniferous tree (4)

Quiz Time Crossword

Down 1. Alder Hey & Broadgreen, for example (9) 2. Go into (5) 3. Belonging to me (2) 4. Nine (Roman numerals) (1,1) 5. Nurture (4) 6. District of Liverpool: L25 postcode (7) 7. Tot up (3) 8. Screams (5) 12. Post Office (1,1) 13. Door one enters by (8) 15. Long flat devices used to slide on snow (4) 19. Become established in place (6) 21. Executive Officer (1,1) 23. Song (various artists): “The --- Sleeps Tonight” (4) 25. Irish comedian, Aisling --- (3) 26. Of similar type or character (4) 27. ---Sullivan: L’pool actor who played Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside (4) 32. Identity (1,1) 33. General Practitioner (1,1)

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Solutions on page 20

Top Tips to a Healthy and Happy Retirement Retirement isn’t always something that people look forward to. It may be forced upon them through ill health or it may be because it isn’t everything it promised it would be. Many people feel that they have lost their identity. Retired people are twice as likely to report feeling symptoms of depression than those who are still working. Research from the London-based Institute of Economic Affairs found that the likelihood that someone will suffer from clinical depression actually goes up by about 40% after retiring. So how, when you stop your career, the one with goals, deadlines and motivation, can you make the most of the time you now have?

introduce some recipes that you may not have had time to do previously? Eat out more frequently if finances allow? Keep physically active In retirement, the government suggests that adults aged 65 and over should do 150 minutes of ‘moderate-intensity activity each week’. This could be introduced through walking, the gym, volunteering outside, cycling or learning a new skill like dancing. Keep in touch with your friends from work Just because you are retiring doesn’t mean you have to lose touch altogether with the people that have been with you most days. Make plans for dinner parties, barbecues and days out to ensure you keep in touch. One invitation often leads to another. Give back Ever thought of volunteering? If your job had specific skills that might be useful in the voluntary sector, then you might be able to get involved with something in your community. Travel

Take it slowly! You don’t need to retire in one big bang! You could try retiring in stages by easing off over several years. Why not start by going part-time?

If your job didn’t involve travel - then now’s the time to fix that! There are plenty of opportunities to visit somewhere that you’ve always wanted to visit; painting holidays, walking, wine tasting, camping, city breaks. You get the idea! Get a dog

Grandparents who can give and receive support from grandchildren are less likely to be depressed. If you have grandchildren, spending active playtime with them can help you stay healthier and it’s important for the children’s wellbeing as well.

There are proven emotional benefits bestowed by their unconditional love of us, and one study even found that dog owners need fewer doctor visits. Another study from Australia found that pet owners had lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and a lower heart attack risk than people without pets; that could also be because it ensures that we get a walk every day too!

Eat well

Get technical

You probably had a pattern of eating when you were working. Try not to divert from that too much, but why not

Most people have a simple grasp of technology, but if you got left behind then now’s the time to learn!

Grandchildren

If every adult in the UK spent just £5 per week in their local shops and businesses, instead of online, at supermarkets or with the huge multinationals.

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Strange Tales

by Anton Valdemart

Up, Up and Away For some people, it was cars, for others boats but for Michael, it was planes - built with his own hands to his own specifications. To be precise it was one plane - or flying machine as older people called it - and it was constructed at home. Veronica was sceptical at first. After all, it was only 10 years since the Wright brothers made the first powered flight. The couple had recently become engaged. On the day Michael bought a beautiful engagement ring, he had shown Veronica the plans. They studied the blueprints in the conservatory of his parents’ Allerton home. “Surely this is too tiny and fragile to fly?” queried Veronica. “That’s a plus,” replied Michael. “It is light enough to manoeuvre into place for the best take off. Most aeroplanes need a long run to get airborne this will need the minimum of ground.” The machine was soon taking shape in the workshop next to the conservatory. The basic fuselage was soon joined by the wings. Michael was proud of the engine he had built to high specifications. “It needs a powerful thrust to take off,” he explained. The propellor was the last to be fitted and he was ready for a test run. The flight lasted about five minutes, circling the church before landing in Calderstones Park. A noisy crowd gathered so he took off and returned home, landing in the spacious garden.

More flights followed, described by Michael with relish. Once he swooped over Speke Hall, startling Miss Watt as she took her constitutional.

He crossed the Mersey and landed at Bebington. He was among the pioneers, free from regulations and restrictions. It was a beautiful sunny day, not a cloud in the sky or a breath of wind. “Let’s go to Southport,” said Michael. Veronica was nervous. She had only flown once, on one of the test flights, and it left her feeling queasy. Soon they were cruising above the rooftops. They could see people far below looking and pointing. Veronica clung to Michael’s waist. Soon they were in open country, following the railway line. Elegant Lord Street, with its crowds of visitors, came into view. Michael swooped and rose over familiar landmarks such as the town hall and art gallery. They headed for the beach, making a perfect landing by the fairground. The plane attracted a crowd including a group of boys. Michael and Veronica were talking to a couple they knew when the plane’s engine roared. Off it went along the sands with two boys on board. It bounced about but failed to take off before stuttering to a halt after 300 yards. “I’m not paying half a crown - we didn’t take off,” said one of the boys and walked off in a huff. Michael was indulgent. “You’ll make a pilot one day,” he told the other boy. Michael and Veronica laughed all the way home. Read my next Strange Tale in the LINK: Top Hat and Tales.

Recipe Prosciutto di Parma Salad with figs and blue cheese It may seem like a simple and quick dish to throw together, yet this elegant dish is ideal for eating al fresco on a warm summer’s evening. It’s also rather good for impressing your dinner guests. Prosciutto di Parma is a delightfully salty ham from central Italy but is readily available in most supermarkets. Enjoy! Serves 4 (or 2 generous portions!)

Ingredients

Method

■■ 4 figs, washed and quartered ■■ 4 slices Parma ham ■■ 60g soft blue cheese (Dolcelatte if you want authenticity) ■■ 2 tbsp chopped basil leaves ■■ Handfuls of rocket leaves ■■ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ■■ Salt and pepper, to taste

Divide the rocket, figs, ham and cheese between the plates.

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Sprinkle with basil leaves and drizzle with oil.

Serving Suggestion Season to taste and serve immediately with warm crusty ciabatta bread and a glass of Italian Rose.

Music Quiz

1. The lyrics “I drew a line, I drew a line for you….” are from which Coldplay song? (c) Clocks (b) Trouble (c) Yellow 2. Gene Simmons was a member of which band? (a) ACDC (b) Kiss (c) Van Halen? 3. “Run the World (Girls)” is a 2011 single by (a) Beyonce (b) Katy Perry (c) Lady Gaga? 4. “Chain of Fools” was a 60s hit for (a) James Brown (b) Aretha Franklin (c) Dusty Springfield? 5. No Doubt had a 90s hit with (a) Don’t Cry (b) Don’t Go or (c) Don’t Speak? 6. The “E” in E.L.O. stands for (a) Eclectic (b) Electric (c) Elegant? 7. W hich one of the following E.L.O. singles featured Olivia Newton-John on vocals (a) Hold on Tight (b) Mr Blue Sky (c) Xanadu? 8. T he 2010 England World Cup song “Shout” (James Corden & Dizzee Rascal) was written & originally recorded by (a) Go West (b) Roxy Music (c) Tears for Fears? 9. Who shared the vocals with Rihanna on the single “What’s My Name” (a) Drake (b) Eminem (c) Usher? 10. What was Robbie Williams’ first solo No.1 single? Was it: (a) Freedom (b) Let Me Entertain You or (c) Millennium?

Solutions on page 20

Local News

August - September 2021

Elm House Day Nursery receives Top 20 award Family-owned and run Elm House Day Nursery have been busy celebrating after recently being recognised as a Top 20 Rated Nursery 2021 in the North West by Day Nurseries UK.

This good news tops off a great couple of months for Elm House, who on top of providing safe, stimulating environments at their nurseries in both West Derby and Childwall have now opened up a new location at St Stephen’s Centre, Belle Vale Road in Gateacre, L25 2PG. The nursery is OFSTED registered and managed by Emma who has a wealth of experience in childcare. Emma is supported by a great team of

practitioners, all fully trained in First Aid and Safeguarding. It is a 48-place nursery for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Outdoors there is a spacious secure garden area and the nursery is rated Grade 5 by Food Standards Agency. It’s easy to see why Day Nurseries UK saw it as an ideal place for your child to develop confidence, independence and good social skills.

World Museum Shortlisted for Museum Award

Liverpool’s World Museum is in the running to win the National Family Friendly Museum Award for ‘Best Large Museum’. It’s up against the

Horniman Museum and Gardens, London and Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle.

attraction then a panel of museum experts whittled down hundreds of nominations to a shortlist of 20.

Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual award for the past 15 years, recognising the most family friendly heritage sites in the UK. It is the only museum award to be judged by families.

The museum will now be visited by undercover family judges who will assess the museums against the Kids in Museums Manifesto. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in October.

From April to June, families across the UK voted for their favourite heritage

Image copyright - Gareth Jones

Final Public Consultation Launches on Local Plan Liverpool launched a six-week public consultation on 9th July to invite people and businesses to have their final say on the city’s 15-year Local Plan. Liverpool’s Local Plan sets out how the city would meet the challenges of a predicted population rise of 47,000 people, by creating 35,000 new homes and developing 370 acres of land for 38,000 new jobs.

After delays due to Covid, an inspector conducted their hearings in October 2020, to test the “soundness” of the plan, at which a series of proposed Main Modifications were identified. The public are now being asked for their final feedback on these proposed changes. People can read or download the Combined Schedule of Main Modifications and provide feedback

online and by email until 5pm, Monday 23rd August at iverpool.gov.uk/ localplanmainmodifications

Do you have a local news story? Email Moira liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk to feature

Covid-19 testing pilot cut virus cases & spread by academics has found it led to a reduction of more than a fifth in Covid-19 cases. Last November, the city became the first in the world to have a voluntary mass testing programme for people without coronavirus symptoms. An evaluation of Liverpool’s pioneering SMART community testing pilot

Now, a study by the University of Liverpool and the DHSC has concluded

that community testing led to an 18% increase in case detection and a 21% reduction in cases compared with other areas up to mid-December, after which the Kent variant surge made it difficult to compare areas. During the evaluation period (6 November 2020 to 30 April 2021), 283,338 (57%) Liverpool residents took a test using a lateral flow device (LFT).

KJT brings new festival to Wavertree Katarina Johnson-Thompson, or KJT as she is more fondly known, in partnership with Summus Sports Group and Project 30, has launched Festathlon, a new, innovative and all female athletics festival taking place at her home track on Saturday September 11th, 2021. As well as bringing KJT back to Liverpool to compete for the first time since 2014, the event aims to help

reignite athletics and inspire the next generation of female athletes. The festival will be a combination of KJT’s favourite things; athletics, music, and the City of Liverpool. Athletics will be brought to life in a new way through an innovative heptathlon team format that will celebrate the traditions of the sport whilst offering up something new for lifelong fans and first-time watchers alike.

Thank you for the music Liverpool bids a fond farewell to Vasily Petrenko, who has just ended his glorious 15 year reign as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s Chief Conductor. While the loss of such a major talent is a sad moment for the Phil and for the city generally, Head of UNESCO City of

Music, Kevin McManus, reflects on his time here. “As well as being a giant of the conducting world, Vasily has served as a brilliant ambassador not just for the Phil but for the city itself. He has taken the city to his heart, and embraced its people. He will take this love for the

city with him wherever he is working and having such a prominent and respected figure acting as an advocate for the city is priceless.”

One Stop Shop service books place in nine city libraries Nine Liverpool’s libraries are set to deliver a new-look One Stop Shop service. As part of the council’s budget proposals for 2021/22, major cuts

had been planned, leaving just 18 staff working from four pop-up venues rather than eight fixed sites. Now, following public consultation and discussions with trade unions, councillors and staff, a revised scheme has been approved which more than doubles the number of locations where face-to-face council services are available and maintains staffing numbers and secures jobs.

Two sites will operate full time (Toxteth and Spellow), and the other seven open either two or three days per week (Central, Old Swan, Kensington, Norris Green, Lee Valley, Speke, Garston). The opening of the sites will be phased and will start later this summer, dependent on government advice on the lifting of Covid restrictions.

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Transform household & garden waste and save the planet Composting is one of the greenest things you can do for our planet. Some scientists even argue it is more important than recycling! It is also the most natural thing - nature composts all its own leaves and debris, just look at the floor of any woodland. The leaves break down on the floor under the trees, releasing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and many trace elements to help plants grow. So it may help our garden grow but how does that help the planet? Well, if a ton of vegetable matter is composted, rather than sent to landfill, this will reduce greenhouse gas emissions as much as taking one car off the road for two months.

■■ L ayer the contents like a huge sandwich, alternate moist and dry. Sandwich grass cuttings between plain cardboard, loo roll inners, egg cartons to avoid a soggy pile. ■■ D O NOT add meat, fish, cooked food, coal ash, nappies, cat or dog litter. ■■ D O ADD uncooked fruit and vegetable peelings, grass cuttings, plain cardboard, coffee filters, non-plastic tea bags, soft green prunings, leaves and chopped up smaller branches. ■■ Water heap to keep it moist NOT wet. ■■ Cover with a piece of plastic or an old bit of carpet.

Almost two-thirds of landfill waste is biodegradable.

■■ When crumbly and dark it is ready to use.

If we do not compost and send our waste to landfill, as the vegetable matter decays, it produces methane gas due to the lack of air in that environment. Methane gas is 21 times more potent a greenhouse gas than Carbon Dioxide. So, composting helps to minimize landfill’s damaging contribution to Climate Change.

Want it faster?

But all the guides on composting look so complicated! Just remember that Mother Nature manages to compost everything available with absolutely NO fuss, no research, and no complicated guides.

If you want a faster compost, try to turn it often, the more you turn it, the faster it will decompose (more air for the microbes). There are also easy construct wood compost units. So have a go! You will know you are helping the planet, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, providing excellent feed, more microorganisms and worms to promote growth in your plants and improve the water retention of your soil.

For a simple compost heap, (known as a cold compost): ■■ Find a 3-foot square area, hidden by shrubs if you prefer. ■■ Y ou can enclose it with chicken wire/ similar, but not essential. ■■ F irst lay a couple of inches of twigs or straw to allow air in, place on the bare earth, so the worms can climb up from the soil.

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n ' e f ' i L Style

with Jade Ainsworth

Hey guys! Welcome to my August / September issue of Life ‘n’ Style Well, what an eventful couple of months I have had. If you know me, you will know I am absolutely obsessed with my 2 chihuahuas, Dolly and Fendi. The only problem I have is that Dolly keeps having phantom pregnancies so as you can imagine I have had my vet, Panos, up the wall. He has advised me to either get her spayed or mate her. I’m not really good with any type of operation so I thought I’ll go with the option of growing our little chihuahua family. Well, I’ll be honest, I didn’t know how difficult it would be. I just presumed you put a female and male together and the jobs done. Oh no, it’s definitely not an easy task let me tell you! It was Dolly’s 4th birthday and it just so happened to fall on one of the days they are meant to do the business so I thought what better way to celebrate than for her to have a little day with her soon-to-be boyfriend. Dolly decided to be a little diva and didn’t take part one bit so I’m back to square one now! Talking of celebrations, we celebrated my gorgeous mum’s 60th birthday last week and what a fabulous day it was. We had a DJ on in the back garden, Chinese caterers in and a cocktail waiter with all our family and special friends and what a wonderful day we had. It was just perfect!

On the day, I wore a lovely jumpsuit from Glamify (glamifyfashion.com) called Milan. I teamed it with a headscarf from another outfit on their site called Rivieria. Both outfits are priced under £30 and the quality and fit are always really good. It’s definitely my go-to site at the moment for little fashionable pieces. I also celebrated one of my close friend Paul Knowles’ birthday. We spent the night at Gino’s and I wore this Nude Snake Print Cross Bust Underwired Flare Jumpsuit from PLT (prettylittlething.com), which has now been reduced to £14. What an absolute bargain! It also comes in solid colours, white and black. If you’re looking for somewhere to go for a little Sunday afternoon of food and drinks, I went to the new Victors in Alderley Edge and Picollinos with my two friends Megan and Nikki and what a lovely day it was. The cocktails were to die for and the food was really nice too. I wore another jumpsuit from PLT. A Black Bandage Rib Plunge Cross Back Jumpsuit for £25, a complete outfit for a fabulous price. Take care and have a fab summer. Love Jade x

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What’s ON TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY

SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Our Autumn Programme recommences on usual third Monday evening of month on 20th September followed by 18th October and 22nd November. Details of content and Speaker are not yet finalised. We are pleased to confirm that our new Venue through to summer 2022 is at Sefton Park Community Association, 3 Croxteth Drive Liverpool L173 AG. Plenty of free parking.

(Meetings “normally” on Thursdays 8 to 10 pm in CADWA, Rocky Lane, L161JD. Currently enjoying meetings online via ZOOM, Thurs from 7pm. Beginners and experienced all welcome! Special Introductory Offer - 3 free zoom meetings for prospective members/visitors. Check out the syllabus on our website www.slps.co.uk Contact Tim (membership@slps.co.uk / Tel 0151 721 1359)

ART FOR PLEASURE September Restart! Monday 6th Sep. 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm, Reading Room, corner of Wellington St & Chapel Road, Garston. Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th Sep. 10.00 am - 12.30, pm Mossley Hill Church, Rose Lane. Any medium, any ability, courses or own choice, relaxed and friendly. Call Anthea : 0151 427 5084 Email: anthea26k@gmail.com

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.

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 Keith on 07709 924522.

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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women who seek to advance the status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enablement. We do this in friendship through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy. We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Meetings are being held on Zoom at present. For further details contact us at liverpoolsorops@gmail.com, text 07814 564649 or via website www.sigbi.org/liverpool

FLEXERCISE CLASS FOR THE ACTIVE 50+ We will be back to ‘live’ classes when possible. You can also join our classes on Zoom! Exercise, movement and dance class, friendly and fun, help improve posture, balance, strength, core and range of movement. Please contact Jane to join a zoom class or to check when classes restart at All Hallows Church, Allerton - on 0151 724 5192 or janevduff@gmail.com

Puzzle & Quiz Answers

August - September 2021

Sudoko

Farmers’ Markets are open from 9am to 2pm on the following days: Garston Market – reopens on Friday 24th July 2020. Open from 9am to 2pm on the following days: Woolton Village, L25 7RG – Second Saturday of the month.Garthdale Road, off Allerton Road, L18 (next to Barclays Bank) – Third Saturday of the month. Lark Lane, L17 8UP – Fourth Saturday of the month.Subject to Covid restrictions.

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here. Now that lockdown restrictions are being lifted, many groups are starting to meet up in person again. Please email me on liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk (Subject: What’s On section) if this applies to your group.

Quizzes general knowledge

music quiz

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. Yellow 2. Kiss 3. Beyonce 4. Aretha Franklin 5. Don’t Speak 6. Electric 7. Xanadu 8. Tears for Fears 9. Drake 10. Millenium

600 13th Raging Bull West Side Story The Three Musketeers 6. Darts 7. Espanyol 8. Sleep-walk 9. Coins 10. Stamps

Kids page answers: suntan cream, hotel, beach, aeroplane, swimming pool, passport. Extra letter answer: ticket.

Summer healthcare for cats & dogs Should we be blessed with the sun this summer, you’ll want to keep your pet happy and itch-free by following these tips.

walk and pull out any grass seeds from the coat before they can work their way under the skin.

PESKY PARASITES

HOT DOGS

Flea and tick prevention is important all year round, but during the summer these parasites undergo something of a population explosion. There are many products that help prevent tick or flea infestation but prevention is better than cure! It is vital that you keep up-to-date with your pet’s treatments so ask your vet to recommend the best product for your individual pet.

Heatstroke is a real risk for dogs. Unlike humans, dogs do not sweat (apart from a tiny amount from their paw pads) and rely on panting as part of their colling process.

Ticks lurk in long grass and may be picked up by both dogs and cats (as well as humans!). They attach themselves firmly to your pet’s skin and look like black beads. It’s important to ensure that the insect is fully removed, so take your pet along to the veterinary surgery where a vet nurse can do this for you. GRASS SEEDS Barbed seeds from the top of certain types of grasses can easily get caught in long ears, on coats and between toes. Their sharp tips can easily penetrate soft skin and work their way in, resulting in a painful fissure. Check your dog after a

Watch out for: ■■ Difficulty breathing/heavy panting ■■ Bright red gums and tongue ■■ Vomiting and/or thick viscous saliva ■■ Heatstroke is an emergency. Take the dog to a vet immediately. To avoid heatstroke: ■■ Never leave a dog in a stationary car in hot weather. ■■ Avoid exercise during the hottest part of the day. This is especially important for flat-faced breeds such as Bulldogs or Pugs. ■■ Always provide shade and fresh cool water. ■■ Take a bottle of water and a portable drinking bowl with you on walks. TOP TIP: Give your dog a refreshing treat on a hot day – an ice cube. You could even put it in a treat toy.

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Pap your Pets Hello pet fanatics! Here are this month’s furry friends for you all to enjoy. The winner gets a £25 voucher for The Vet Liverpool. Think your pet has got what it takes? Pap your pet and send their pic and name plus your name, address and phone number to: complink@yahoo.com. All entries must be with us by Thursday 9th September and please send one photo of your pet only.

Elsa believes all beds are dog beds

Bonnie up in her tree

Roxy thinks you’ll be fine on the floor

Nando - who could say no to those eyes?

Holly wants to be a cow when she grows up

Layla - Setting new trends

Leo enjoying snuggle time with Teddy

Alfie pondering the meaning of life

Winner

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dog of the month cat of the month NAME: Gandalf BREED: Akita AGE: 11 Gandalf is a smashing allrounder, sedate and easy to walk. He is 11 years old now and quite typical of his breed in that he is happy to say hello but won’t go out of his way to do it! He enjoys a gentle fuss and cuddle and still likes to play with his toys and get a little giddy. He loves to be outside and will happily laze in the sunshine. Gandalf will happily walk with other quiet dogs but isn’t interested enough to want to live with one, he’d be happiest as the only dog at home. He is house-trained and can be left alone for a few hours, but prefers company. Gandalf can live with children of late teenage, as he’s looking for a quiet life at his age. If you think Gandalf could be the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can find out more by visiting Dogs Trust Merseyside’s page at www.dogstrust.org.uk. You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @dogstrust_merseyside.

This is Eddie, he’s almost a year old and will need a home without young children. He had some health problems when he came in but we’ve resolved those now. He’s very friendly and still plays like a kitten. If you think you could offer him or any of our other cats the home they deserve, then please do get in touch! For adoption enquiries please contact Garston Animal Rescue on 07745 167 170. Many thanks to The LINK for their continued support in helping us to find homes for stray and abandoned animals in Merseyside, we couldn’t manage without you.

1-2-1 sessions available Full assessment for 2 hours includes canine nutrition, body language and training £50 Any single training session £30 per hour PACKAGE 1 - 3 x 1 hour sessions £75 PACKAGE 2 - 5 x 1 hour sessions £120

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Sports News

August - September 2021

South Liverpool FC start preparation for new season Having clinched the West Cheshire League First Division title as late as Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday, South Liverpool FC went on to achieve promotion to the North West Counties League in June. Of course, all this means there has been little time to rest. Pre-season friendlies have already started as the new season starts as early as 31st July and a 1-1 draw against higher level Litherland Remyca was a good start. South’s leading goalscorer Brad Williams provided the equaliser and the team hit the woodwork three times.

with the opportunity to represent South Liverpool FC at any time!

South v REMYCA friendly Sat 10th July.

the club retains a strong presence in the league. The reserves will play in the Second Division, the third team will play in the Third Division and the youth team will play in the Youth Division.

Although the first team will no longer be playing in the West Cheshire League,

In addition to all this good news, the club now has a record number of teams, from under 6s to our walking football team. This provides our players

Would you like to get involved? The club requires more volunteers to help with first-team matchday activity. If you would be interested in getting involved, contact the club via their website southliverpoolfc.com

Chairman, Billy Birch (left) and Manager, Martin Ryman (centre) receive the consignment of official league footballs from League Director, Gary Langley

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Belly dance clothes, selection of trinket and voils etc. £40. Ladies western boots size 5 and 6 plus skirts and western hats £50. T: 0151 228 5667

White ceramic half sink perfect condition. Cost £150 will sell for £80. M: 07511 904 355

Vax type six hoover. Good condition £50. Electronic keyboard nearly new £30. T: 0151 281 8929

New unused Mazda 6 spare wheel and floor levelling kit and wheel lockdown bolt £150. Electric cement mixer on stand £30. T: 0151 256 6682

Recliner chair with footrest, grey. £150. Gas cooker double oven Hotpoint £25. Bush fridge freezer 50/50 split FREE to collect. T: 0151 486 7552 White gloss Ikea three door wardrobe with mirror £40. Beautiful Sheehan Indian wood dining table and 4 chairs £125. M: 0793 8482 130

Crown green bowls in very good condition. One set 5.1/8 weight bias 3 £30. Slazenger bar included. One set 5.1/8 weight bias 3 £30. Small blue bag included, if wanted as strap missing Electric arm chair colour oatmeal fabric. £80 o.n.o. Carpet bowl white in colour like new, small size £5. Liverpool football programmes excellent condition about 30 in total. Dated from 1990 to 2016. £1 each or £20 the lot. Ferrex make 18v Combi drill brand new. Speed 400-1600. Plus screwdrivers bit and socket set. New unwanted Christmas present. £35. (with 3 yr guarantee). M: 0748 421 2083

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