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WATER 0N TAP By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society IT IS essential to life but most of us probably don’t give water a second thought as we go about our everyday lives. Due largely to our Victorian ancestors, clean water is available everywhere thanks to reservoirs and efficient piping systems which have been improved over the decades. As a result water is very cheap but not exactly free as every householder and business person knows when their utility bills arrive. Many people today have an aversion to tap water. Millions are prepared to regularly buy bottled water in plastic bottles harmful to the environment when not recycled. We are fortunate to have such plentiful supplies but in many parts of the world water is scarce. Drought adds to the problems of places where, even at the best of times, water is difficult to obtain. Until comparatively modern times, clean water was at a premium, particularly in towns and cities. Centuries ago the main source of water for Liverpool’s tiny population was the Fall Well off Lime Street. Later water carts trundled around the town to supply the growing population. As clean water was scarce, many people – particularly working men – turned to cheap beer for refreshment.
A Tuebrook resident was to introduce a simple amenity which benefitted countless numbers – the public drinking fountain. Charles Melly was born in what was then a country district in 1829. His father Andre was Swiss and his mother Margaret came from an old Cheshire family. Charles did not invent drinking fountains but was inspired by those he saw on a visit to Geneva, where his father was born, in 1852. Piped water was available in Liverpool at this time but, like now, had to be paid for. Most working class people did not have piped water in their homes. They usually obtained it from a
communal tap or pump.The public had no access to water on the streets but there were horse troughs. People had no alternative but to go to public houses – and some drank from the horse troughs. Charles decided to introduce free wall-mounted public fountains in Liverpool at his own expense. Each had a similar design featuring red granite. An Edwardian postcard (pictured) shows a surviving Melly fountain outside St Anne’s church in Prescot Road. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday April 18 at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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An interview with Jim Broadbent
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Obituary: Sir Ken Dodd
By Moira Hesketh
The runners who took part in the 2017 Santa Dash through Liverpool have raised a huge £15,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice. Around 120 runners, kitted out in red or blue Santa outfits, took part in the 14th festive themed 5k run. Claire House helps over 400 families across Merseyside – with the charity having recently opened a second centre in West Derby in January 2018. It offers day care services including counselling and complementary therapies.
WE at the LINK were deeply saddened, like most people, by the recent death of Sir Ken Dodd. We met Sir Ken at various charity and social functions on numerous occasions in recent years and were always struck by his humility, charity and compassion as much, of course, as by his unique and infectious humour. Peter and I saw him perform at the Philharmonic in December 2016, the day before his knighthood was announced; he was in true hilarious Doddy form and had us all in stitches from start to finish. It felt an honour and privilege to see his ‘Happiness’ show at the time and it feels even more so now. His knighthood was of course richly deserved and long overdue and his sad passing marks the end of an era both here in Liverpool and in British comedy. A true legend. We would like to express our sincerest condolences to Sir Ken’s widow, Lady Anne, and to his family and many friends. Our thoughts are with you at this time and our memories will be with us forever.
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PLANS for three new care centres have been announced along with improved facilities for people with learning difficulties. The state-of-the-art accommodation will be able to care for those with dementia as well as those with other long term residential and nursing care needs. It will also help reduce the number of people unnecessarily delayed in hospital following NHS treatment. They are due to open in the north, south and central areas of the city by 2020.
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Hello everyone Welcome to the April edition of the West Derby and Croxteth Park LINK (blimey, how time flies!). I have some really exciting news to tell you all! Most of you will know that, since we published our very first edition Email: liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk back in 2006, we have constantly Address: PO Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX evolved and have made various Booking deadline 9th April changes for the better over the last (for following month’s edition) 12 years. Well, we’re having another revamp and from next month the SUPERMARKETS Post Office, Baycliff Road, LINK will be published in A4 Tesco Old Swan West Derby, L12 6QX format Asda Queens Drive/ Deysbrook Community In some ways, this is perhaps a Townsend Ave. Centre, L12 case of ‘Back to the Future’ as we Sainsburys East Prescot Spar West Derby Triangle Road started off as an A4 edition and (by Bulldog Pub) L12 Asda Huyton increased in size along the way due Tony’s Newsagents (next to Halton Castle) L12 to changing times and tastes but, LIBRARIES
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What our advertisers are saying Hi Moira Just a quick thank you again for the article in South Liverpool LINK about our forthcoming Macmillan Fundraiser at Mossley Hill Athletic Club. The concert was a complete sell-out and we could have sold even more tickets if it wouldn’t have exceeded the Club’s capacity. The thing is that the Club tell me that the vast majority of ticket buyers said that they saw the article in South Liverpool LINK. Thank you Paul
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WITH just a few weeks to go until the local elections, students in Liverpool are being urged not to lose their vote. Liverpool City Council are reminding students that, even if they are not from the city, they are eligible to register to vote both at their home and university addresses. Registration packs are also being sent out to halls of residence. Local elections will take place on Thursday May 3, the deadline for registration is Tuesday April 17.
A NEW theatrical adventure will take to the stage this May as CBeebies’ series Sarah & Duck will be brought to life at The Epstein Theatre. ‘Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday’ will be joined by all their favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots and Flamingo and Umbrella. It’s recommended for children aged 3-6 and will be at The Epstein Theatre on Hanover Street on Tuesday May 8.
MISSING – Roscoe West Derby ROSCOE the black and white cat escaped from outside White Cross Vets at 200 Muirhead Avenue, Corner of Eaton Road North in West Derby on Thursday February 8. He is a very friendly cat and a home cat so he will be very scared and anxious. We are heartbroken. If you see him please contact us immediately on 07910 197690. Thank you
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Bold Street makeover to create Bohemian Rhapsody
BOLD Street is set for a multimillion pound makeover as Liverpool City Council plan to pedestrianise if from top to bottom. The aim is to boost the emerging café culture and music scene in the Ropewalks area of
the city. Funding of £4.5m has been secured for Phase 1 which will see Bold Street and Seel Street redeveloped. Phase 2 will include Wood Street, Fleet Street, Slater Street and Colquitt Street.
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Participants in West Derby Evangelical Church’s ‘Alpha’ course mark the end of their 10 week exploration of the Christian faith. Over 40 people met each week over a meal to ask ‘Is there more to life than this?’ among many other questions. New friends were made, views were shared and faith grew in a warm and supportive environment. See wdec.org.uk for more information about the church.
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THE Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field project will be the official charity partner to the much anticipated new stage show Lennon’s Banjo. Throughout the show’s two-week run, which opens
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It is as it is THE castle made its final stand after centuries dominating the town – the grim fortress resisted to the last those who brought its stones tumbling to earth. It was 1721 and gangs of workers were struggling to demolish the ancient but formidable walls. Where pickaxes and sledge hammers failed, gunpowder was used to shift the remains of towers and ramparts. Finally Liverpool Castle was reduced to a vast pile of masonry that had to be moved by horse and cart. The discovery was made at the base of the west tower where Adam Almond led a gang of workers shifting rocks and masonry. They came across a pile of rubble beneath a spiral staircase. Moving the debris of stones and mortar was very difficult and they toiled for several hours. At last a hidden door was revealed, covered with metal studs and secured with large iron bars and an ornate lock. Above the door, carved into the stone lintel, were the mysterious words: It is as it is. Adam was puzzled and none of the others could decipher the meaning of the enigmatic words. “My old teacher will know – he’s a great scholar,” said Adam. They decided to leave the door
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until Maximus Temple had arrived from Walton Grammar School. He took one look at the archaic inscription and pronounced: “That is the personal motto of Edward III who died in 1377.” Maximus ordered that the door be left untouched until the mayor and town clerk were summoned as witnesses. Soon there was a large crowd surrounding the door. Maximus pointed to each word of the inscription with his cane: “Some think it is a message meaning things are as they are and cannot be changed,“ he said. “It could refer to Edward’s claim to the French throne. “However, I have another theory – it’s about Edward’s father, Edward II, who was given an elaborate funeral at Gloucester Cathedral. “He was a weak king, lazy and incompetent, who indulged worthless favourites. “History records that Edward II was murdered. “There are those, like me, who believe the deposed king was spirited away from prison and lived in secret exile. “Edward III knew where his father was and visited him.” “Break the door down,” said a gruff voice from the crowd. “There might be treasure in there.”
Several armed militiamen stood guard as the door was forced open. Everyone stepped back as a gust of musty air rushed out of the hidden chamber. They peered inside. Mouldering red banners hung from the ceiling, each embroidered
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with the words It is as it is in gold letters. Everywhere lay piles of colourful medieval clothing including tunics and hoods. As they watched, the mass of fabric crumbled to dust when the fresh air circulated.
A skeleton lay on a rock shelf. Looking around the sombre grotto Maximus declared: “There is no treasure here but the bones of a king.” n Read my next Strange Tale – Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - in the May Link.
‘Bark’ to the future Celebrity article: Jim Broadbent
PRIMARY school children have been planting 1,000 trees in a bid to make Liverpool greener for future generations. Pupils from Florence Melly, Leamington Road, Northcote and Rice Lane schools planted the young trees on Walton Hall Park. They were supported by Liverpool City Council’s Parks and Green Spaces team as well as The Friends of Walton Hall Park. It’s part of The One Tree Per Child Scheme with The Mersey Forest which will ensure every 10 year-old child in the city plants their own tree. The aim is for 10,000 new trees to be planted by 2020.
Hillsborough sculpture set to move to John Lennon Airport
AN art sculpture commissioned to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster in 2014 has been unveiled in its new home at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The Band of Life has 96 lights, each representing a person who died, with illumination symbolising a commitment to continue to bring light to their life. It has been in the atrium at the Liverpool Echo building on Old Hall Street for the last three years.
Dog of the month – Penny PENNY is a five-year-old Doberman Cross. She is very playful and loves to chase her carers around the off lead area. She’s looking for a loving family that will give her time to settle in to their routine, and not rush her. She is a little worried about being handled too much, so patience is key whilst she builds her confidence in her new home. Penny gets along well with other dogs but would be best as the only one in the home. Penny is allergic to beef and pork, so needs to be fed carefully. If Penny could be your four-legged friend, you can visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP, 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed. You can also call on 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Mon-Fri and 9am-5pm Sat and Sun. www.dogstrust.org.uk.
THE next film that the internationally acclaimed Oscar winning movie star Jim Broadbent will appear in is ‘Night in Hatton Garden’, due for release this year. The 6’2” star is thought to be playing 75-year-old John Collins, who acted as a lookout for the gang who stole £25m of jewellery in the audacious 2015 robbery. The working title production, directed by James Marsh, also stars other celebrities including Michael Caine, Ray Winstone and Paul Whitehouse. Clad in high-viz jacket and hard hat, Jim acts as lookout while the gang drill through the vault that holds millions of pounds worth of jewels. To make this particular scene as convincing and realistic as possible it was filmed at night and on location outside the Hatton Garden safe deposit box where the original robbery took place. Many passers-by believed them to be attempting a second heist in the area. “I did a real double take when I saw them there in the middle of Hatton Garden” an onlooker told the Daily Mirror
newspaper. “They looked like the men we saw in CCTV images of the robbery”. A seventh thief, known only as Basil, has never been found, while £10m worth of the gems is believed to still be missing. The criminals were inspired by experiences from two crimes – the infamous £26million Brink’s Mat robbery at Heathrow Airport and the £6million Security Express cash robbery in London. Both took place in 1983. An actor for more
than four decades, Jim Broadbent has rarely been off our screens since his first foray into the world of films in 1971 with an uncredited role as a spectator at a cricket match. He graduated from drama school a year later. Although both his parents were sculptors they were also keen amateur actors and clearly theirs was a positive influence. In fact, The Broadbent Theatre in Wickenby, a converted Lincolnshire church, with its regular
schedule of productions, is named after his dad, Roy, who died when Jim was 22. Jim is the theatre’s honorary president. “I’ve always been deliberately open to new experiences” he told the Daily Telegraph. This appetite for a challenge has seen him enjoy a plethora of different roles throughout his 45 year career including taking to the stage in ‘The Government Inspector’ at the Royal National Theatre. In the 1980s he was
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LOWLANDS
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In partnership with the community since 1957.
Lowlands is a beautiful Grade II-listed Victorian mansion in a large woodland garden. Lowlands is an ideal venue for community groups, business and private parties inc. training, away days, wedding receptions, christenings/communions, birthdays, family parties and more. Please note: maximum of 80 people sat at main hall tables. Many activities held at Lowlands include: jujitsu, women’s club, local history group, tai chi, keep fit, music and dance, baby/toddler yoga, pilates, yoga for adults, choirs.
Free car park and wi-fi access for users. LOWLANDS, 13 HAYMANS GREEN, WEST DERBY, LIVERPOOL L12 7JG website: www.lowlands.org.uk and Facebook. Tel: 0151 226 5352 or e-mail office@lowlands.org.uk
April THE PUB CLUB An informal group of diverse friends (ages 50+) who meet weekly for a chat, a drink, a laugh and something to eat if you fancy. We meet each Thursday between 6pm and 11pm at the Richmond Tavern in Church Road, Wavertree, (nr Penny Lane) but we often have ‘away-days’ to other pubs. For more info. Pubclub@talktalk.net PRAM CLUB For parents and carers of preschool children. Wednesday 1.30pm to 3pm during term time at Cornerstone Centre, Eaton Road North, West Derby Village. L12 7JN.Come along for a warm welcome, cup of tea and a friendly chat. There is no waiting list. Call Margaret 0151 226 5603 or just pop in. SINGING FOR SMILES Singing for Smiles Wellbeing Choir Thursdays 8pm to 9pm, at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church. L18 1LF. Email contact: sing4smilesliverpool@gmail.com 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. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting Monday 9 April; Greenbank Sports Academy (Rathbone Room), 8pm. Jim Saunders will talk on trams of Slovak Republic, Hungary, and Western Romania, when he visited these counties in 2005. This will include places like Bratislava, Budapest, and Oradea, plus other places in these countries. £2 includes refreshments. LIVERPOOL OSTEOPOROSIS GROUP Invites you to attend a ‘Social and Information Event’ with refreshments, on Thursday, 26th April from 1.30pm. It will take place at ‘Ward 2017’ (adjacent to the Lecture Theatre in the Education Centre), Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP. There is an entrance fee of £3 for nonmembers of the Group. For further information please telephone 0151-722 0726 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 0151 737 2454 DIXELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are appearing at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 10th April between 2pm to 4pm. There is an admission charge of £6.50 which includes light refreshments. Come and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers, dance or just come and listen. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478 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, 7.15pm – 10pm, Academy of St Nicholas, Horrocks Ave, L19 5NY. For details: Call Angela – 07947 142440 – www. merseyharmony.co.uk or check out our Facebook page. ALLERTON 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. 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 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 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 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 Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, nonthreatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.007.30pm. 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 2.30pm (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 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.co-residentsassociation.co.uk 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 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 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 (78pm): 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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Barbara Green’s entry to the “Food” Competition at South Liverpool Photographic Society. The idea for this photo was hatched in London as Barbara undertook her regular granny sitting duties. This photo was going to be tricky to take as Barbara wanted to utilise natural light, ie daytime. Her grandchildren helped make the jelly, which by evening had set perfectly. However .... no way would they wait until the next day so helped themselves!!! With no time remaining to re-create the scene before returning to Liverpool the family “demolished” their creation! Here’s the final attempt with grateful help of a neighbour’s child Amber G Smith! Natural light controlled only by lowering the window blind.
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1. In what year did Bob Marley die? (a) 1981 (b) 1986 (c) 1991? 2. Who had the UK & US No.1 album “The Fat of the Land” in 1997? (a) Foo Fighters (b) The Prodigy (c) Radiohead? 3. Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon were members of which local 80’s band? (a) China Crisis (b) The Farm (c) Frankie Goes to Hollywood? 4. Andy Mackay and Brian Eno were members of which 70’s band? (a) Genesis (b) Roxy Music (c) Supertramp? 5. In what year were the following albums all first released (a) Animals - Pink Floyd (b) Rumours – Fleetwood Mac (c) Out of the Blue – ELO? (a) 1975 (b) 1977 (c) 1979? 6. Vespertine, Medulla and Volta are all albums by which singer? (a) Bjork (b) Kate Bush (c) Sade? 7. David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks and Dennis Edwards were all members of which Motown group? (a) The Four Tops (b) Gladys Knight and the Pips (c) The Temptations? 8. Which colour completes the following band names? ----Nile, ----Oyster Cult and ----Mink. 9. Scotty Moore played lead guitar for which rock’n’roll legend? (a) Buddy Holly (b) Bill Haley (c) Elvis Presley? 10. By what name is William Robinson (born USA, 1940) better known? Competition Winners LILLY LINK Miss Robinson L8 Miss Brie L14 THE SALON TICKETS M Little, L17 M McIntosh, L36
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West Derby HC ladies reach Super Plate final WHILE there wasn’t any league action for the Ladies this month they have enjoyed a fantastic run in the Super Plate Competition, beating local rivals Mossley Hill Ladies’ 3s 2-0 in the semifinal. After a tough run of fixtures the Men’s 1s are looking to consolidate their league position during the last three games of the season with four points separating sixth and ninth in Division Two – anything can happen! Luckily the first team have a game in hand on those above to ensure the season ends without incident. The Men’s 2s have enjoyed an encouraging month in their battle for survival in Division Four. After settling for a point apiece at home to Blackburn and registering a great win
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South remain in pole position By Jim Stanway
DESPITE the recent very poor weather South Liverpool FC have actually managed to play some football! A draw with third-placed Neston Nomads on their artificial pitch via a Gary Dunning penalty when the worst of the cold snap had created a whiteout across the country kept their rivals at arms length. A late winner by Cameron Dalton against relegation threatened West Kirby was a welcome three points while an excellent second half with an own goal and a Jimmy Eves header put paid to title rivals Mossley Hill with a 2-1 win. South’s reserves lost to league leaders Hale by 2-0 but defeated lowly West Kirby Reserves by 4-0 with
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Alex Woodcock receives the ball in our 1-0 win over West Kirby. They have however two goals for David Mee and made progress in two cup one each for Andy Walker competitions. and Luke Partington. Most notably the team The latter win has kept the defeated Litherland Remyca team in contention for the by two goals from Jordan second division title. Mcdonough and Michael The youth team Kielty to reach the final of experienced their first the Liverpool County FA defeat of the season with Youth Cup. a 2-0 loss to bottom of the The final will be played at table West Kirby but remain Walton Hall Park on Tuesday on course to retain the youth May 15 at 6.45pm. division title.
UNTIL I drove the Hyundai Ioniq my experience of hybrids was that they were dull, inefficient and slow. My opinion has changed! During a week-long test I drive the Ioniq to London and Chichester as well as pottering about locally. And not once do I break into a sweat fretting about where the nearest petrol station can be found. For those unfamiliar with hybrids they couple a petrol engine to an electric motor. The electric motor kicks in at low speeds making them more environmentally friendly than petrol or diesel vehicles. The electric motor is charged when the petrol engine is running. A very light right foot and speeds typically of 30mph and under generally results in electric mode (EV) being engaged. However, there are occasions when EV mode fails to kick in and there is no rhyme nor reason why. One such occasion is in heavy traffic in the capital when we all slow down to a crawl yet we are still running on petrol. This really shouldn’t be the case and is frustrating. Even when reversing off the driveway it is the petrol engine that is called on most of the time. Yet when I shoot my video, as you can see at www.testdrives.biz, EV mode is engaged while I reverse. There is a push button
start and the driver must remember to unlock the foot operated parking brake, which takes a little getting used to. Despite the Ioniq’s reliance on its petrol engine it is surprisingly economical and can be driven at a good speed on the motorway without the worry that the fuel reserves are rapidly depleting. It will easily travel over 550 miles on a full tank of petrol. Two years ago I drove both the Nissan and Toyota equivalents and this was never the case for me then – the driver was lucky to achieve 300 miles on a full tank. And the Toyota Prius is fitted with a 45 litre fuel tank just like the Hyundai Ioniq. However, the Prius is a 1.8-litre petrol compared to the Hyundai’s 1.6-litre unit. At the traffic lights the Ioniq swiftly pulls away. Glancing at reviews of this car I am surprised that I cannot find a single complimentary one. They all complain about lack of speed and a general lacklustre
appeal. My experience is an utter contrast. I find the design interesting and it is a well-constructed fivedoor hatchback. It’s ideal family transport, easily accommodating three car seats in the back. My only qualm is that the seat belt buckles in the rear fall too low into the seats making it really difficult to insert or remove a seatbelt when there are three children’s car seats in place. But there is luxury; even the rear occupants enjoy heated seats while the driver gets a heated steering wheel and even an air heated/ cooled seat, as does their passenger. Overall, the Ioniq is a welcome addition to the hybrid line up and it surpasses expectations, setting a new standard. Hyundai Ioniq 1.6GDi SE Hybrid Price: from £19,856 0-60mph: 10.9secs Top speed: 115mph Economy: 58mpg Watch the videos at www.testdrives.biz
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Croft book final spot after close encounter By Mick Titherington
WITH the weather continuing to disrupt fixtures the stop-start season has made it difficult to establish any sort of real continuity but this has not prevented the Maiden Lane crew reaching the final of the I Zingari Challenge Cup. Progress through the ties included another 16 goal rout of the unfortunate FC Northern who must be getting sick of the sight of their opponents. Kennedy was joined by Kelly with five goals apiece in a onesided affair.
The semi-final presented much more of a challenge when missed chances by the Stoneycroft strikers led to a much harder workout than anticipated. In the end goals from Daley and Ledson saw them edge through to book themselves a place in the Final. The Final will be played in April at the Liverpool County FA ground at Walton Hall Park where Runcorn will be their opponents. The Youth team suffered a set-back with their first defeat of the season followed by a thrilling 3-3 draw with close rivals Whiston Juniors and the
chase for the title is now, despite the weather, hotting up. Club’s history being put into words Stoneycroft FC are now in their 107th year of existence and Ian Duncan, from the club, is writing a book chronicling the club’s history. As part of his research he is seeking contributions from past players, officials and supporters who are prepared to share their recollections of their time with the club. If you have anything then Ian would be delighted to hear from you and can be contacted at bigdunc@gmail.com
Alder FC’s League progress continues By Peter Harrison
AGAIN despite poor weather, including a game snowed off in mid-March, the team has been able to complete three league fixtures since last month. A solid 4-1 home victory against South Sefton saw Paul Halliday net his first goal of the season. There then followed
a disappointing 3-2 home defeat to MSB Woolton in arctic temperatures. Having taken a twogoal lead, with Lee Treble netting a rare goal, the second half saw an out of sorts performance littered with misplaced passes. Credit to Woolton though for a spirited come back. The final month’s fixture
The past two games have typified the best performances of Sefton Men’s third team this season. A tough away game against Bangor University, facing a younger and fitter opposition, drew out the class and experience of the 3s to clinch a 2-1 away victory. The most recent fixture showed the heart and desire that has pushed the team forward this season, going from 2-0 down within 10 minutes to 2-1 at half time and finishing with the 3s running out deserved 4-2 winners.
saw the team bounce back with a great 5-3 away victory against Custys. Regular marksman Kyle Mulby scored a great effort for his 15th of the season, with Alex Gofton joining in with a brace to take his season’s tally to eight and Mick Roberts scoring what the manager has described as a “worldy.”
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