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Issue 164 - Jun-Jul 2021
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Mayors unite to open one of world’s healthiest buildings In what was their first joint public event since being elected, Mayor Joanne Anderson and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram officially opened one of the world’s healthiest buildings on Friday 21 May. The landmark building, The Spine, based in Paddington Village, has been designed according to scientific and medical research principles and is on track to be one of the healthiest workspaces for mental health and physical wellbeing in the UK. It is the first Grade-A office building in the city region for more than a decade and will also be the highest in the city, sitting proudly at the eastern gateway to the Knowledge Quarter Innovation District. Its eco-credentials are boosted by three double-height spaces, with planters containing high-oxygen-producing plants, a large number of cycle spaces and electric car charging points. The building, which has generated a social value to the local economy of £28.9m, will be heated by a low-carbon heating
exchange based within a brand new car park, which is due to open in July this year. As well as The RCP, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has taken a floor, with the City Council in negotiations to complete the occupancy.
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Welcome Hello everyone
West Derby & Croxteth’s favourite community magazine
Contents
I hope you have all been enjoying the lifting of restrictions and reconnecting with friends and loved ones. Whilst staying safe and cautious I might add!
3 Mayor’s unite to open building 6 Connoisseur 8 Crossword & Sudoku 11 Photo of the Month
What a rollercoaster this has all been. Thinking back to that first national lockdown in March 2020, we had no idea how things were going to develop, and yet here we are, seemingly ever closer to getting back to life as we used to know it. At least, that’s the situation at the time of writing!
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12 Strange Tales 14 Kid’s Corner 15 Children’s Book Review
These last couple of months of gradual easing have been a blessing to our local businesses and we’re pleased to see so many of our advertisers returning to “business as usual” – even if that has meant some major changes to their definition of “usual”! We are fundamentally social creatures at heart, relying on each other for support, motivation, and appreciation. So please take a look through our pages for useful local community news as well as some great offers and services from our advertisers. And please support our local businesses whenever you can.
16 Local History 17 For Sale Items 18 Poem of the Month
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18 Music Quiz 19 Life ‘n’ Style 20 Pap Your Pets 21 General Knowledge Quiz 22 Local News 24 What’s On
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24 Puzzle Solutions 25 Sports News 26 The LINK Business Directory
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Trevor Langley’s Guide to Wine & Spirits
Wines worth locating: Il Roncal Italy is renowned for producing many high-quality products, from cars to designer fashions and much more. Visitors to Italy return year after year and take much pleasure in the landscapes, beautiful coastal areas, plus culture, arts and history of the country. The wines that Italy produces are very impressive, with many being award-winning. Numerous wine producers have olive groves also and Italian olive oils are most excellent, along with their wines.The Il Roncal Estate is located on the Montebello Hill, near Cividale del Friuli and was founded in 1986. Ribolla Gialla I found to be an excellent dry white wine. Produced using 100% Ribolla Gialla grapes, the bouquet is both fresh and enticing. The mouthfeel and palate continue the enjoyment of this production, especially with fish and seafood dishes. Spumante Brut is most excellent, too. This white sparkler utilises 50% Chardonnay and 50% Ribolla Gialla grapes. The fine perlage provides a very acceptable experience, with vibrancy and freshness. Splendid to commence a meal and to accompany seafood dishes, etc. Civon is a very popular dry red wine. Carefully-selected, hand-picked grapes follow with the containment in French oak barriques and then on to stainless steel tanks, before bottling. A ruby-red colour greets the eye and an intense bouquet pleases. Full-bodied, for the mouth’s pleasures, it is then smooth for the palate. A wine that will cellar very well.
Perfect with red meats and game. Verduzzo Friulano has 100% grapes, of the same name, to produce this superbly sweet dessert wine. Golden-yellow, in colour, the nose is of sweet fruits. Absolutely, a pleasure on the palate and great to pair with cakes and many desserts. These are just a selection, from the range of productions by Il Roncal, which also includes very impressive extra virgin olive oil. Il Roncal is also a resort, utilising the old mansion, that offers comfortable rooms which overlook the vineyards. Guests’ comforts and memorable experiences are high on the agenda for Il Roncal, which prides itself on delivering a holiday of interest and information, as well as peace, with guided tours of the vineyard and tastings being very popular, indeed. As always, Enjoy!
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Across 1. “The Boys from the ----- -----“: Alan Bleasdale drama first shown on TV in 1982 (5,5) 8. Abbreviation for Iowa (US state) (2) 9. “Curved ---“: band who had the1971 hit single “Back Street Luv” (3) 10. Town which is “over the bridge” from Widnes (7) 12. “--, Myself, I”: 1980 Joan Armatrading chart single (2) 13. Annual motorcycling event in the Isle of Man (1,1,4) 15. Spooky, strange (5) 16. Automobile Association (1,1) 17. Vocalist (6) 19. Rear part of the foot, below the ankle (4) 22. European Common Market (1,1,1) 23. “--Greco”: Greek artist, b.1541, d. 1614 (2) 24. Request, book (e.g. in a restaurant) (5) 27. “---- Smith and Jones”: TV comedy series 1989-1998 (4) 29. “Up -- the Roof”: 1962 song by The Drifters (2) 30. Daphne -- Maurier: British author, b.1907, d.1989 (2) 31. Everton winger, 1977-79: signed from QPR & transferred to Wolves (4,6)
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Down 1. Town which is “over the river” from the Pier Head (10) 2. Where the Grand National is held (7) 3. Prickly plants! (5) 4. Girl’s name: song title used by Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Starship (4) 5. Metal container used for storing food & liquids, etc. (3,3) 6. Ancient Sumerian city; birthplace of Abraham (2) 7. “Die ----------“ (translated: “The Bat”): Strauss opera (10) 11. Minerals/rocks (4) 14. Keen (5) 18. European Commission (1,1) 20. ---- Fitzgerald: Jazz singer, b.1917, d.1996 (4) 21. Be defeated; be deprived of (4) 25. Homer Simpson’s catch-phrase (3) 26. Brian ---: musician, original member of Roxy Music (3) 28. Audio-visual (abbrev.) (1,1) 30. District Attorney (1,1)
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General Knowledge Quiz 1. 1. In what year did Liverpool Museum & Central (Picton) Library, both located in William Brown Street, open? (a) 1820 (b) 1860 (c) 1900? 2. 2. In what year did Wavertree become part of the city of Liverpool? (a) 1815 (c) 1855 (c) 1895? 3. 3. About which event in history did Winston Churchill say: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”? 4. 4. Which one of the following Spanish football fixtures is not a “local derby”? (a) Real Betis v. Seville (b) Real Madrid v Getafe (c) Real Sociedad v Valencia? 5. 5. Which city is the capital of Argentina? 6. 6. By what name is the country officially called the “Union of Myanmar” better known?
Photo of the Month This month’s photo is by South Liverpool Photographic Society member Paul Thompson. “The quality of the light and moody sky make this picture, which was taken at Mere Beck Fishery, near Southport. The day was a mixture of sun and rain with beautiful clouds. The fishing was good also!”
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Strange Tales
by Anton Valdemart
Mac the Giant Killer Cyril MacDonald ran his high street shoe shop with great pride in the quality of his stock, promoting the popular business with flair and imagination. Mac, as he was universally known, was particularly proud of his award-winning window displays which he created with artistic flair. While rivals might simply pile boxes together in a heap, he had boots, shoes and even slippers in specially-creative settings.
The giant boot arrived wrapped in a sack on the back of a cart. People looked askance as Mac stood, in his elegant suit, astride the boot waiting for Dobkins to shop fitter to put it on display. Soon it was hanging from a metal bracket over the shop front, gently swaying in the breeze. Mac’s creative mind soon came into play regarding the curious sign.
Mac hired artists to paint backdrops appropriate for the footwear. Wellington boots were seen sloshing in realistic puddles with a lifelike footpath meandering into the distance.
He wove stories around it and when he put a huge wooden club into his window the flamboyant shopkeeper was dubbed Mac the Giant Killer. The boot and club were trophies he had acquired from a nasty giant, he mused. Soon there was an enormous high-heeled shoe hanging next to the boot - wrestled from the giant’s wife, the story went.
A dainty pair of dance shoes were placed in a true-to-life ballroom alongside musical instruments and sheet music. People would go out of their way to look at the displays, considered entertainments in themselves.
Even the children weren’t fooled so Mac made up other tales to keep them and their parents entertained.
Children pressed their noses against the glass, examining the frequently changing contents. “Look at those funny shoes,” said Gwen to her friend Nora on their way home from school. They and everyone else were astounded and puzzled when the moccasins went on display - the first seen outside London. Even the rector bought a pair for his quieter moments. Mac decided he needed a new display sign, a traditional means of attracting customers. His grandfather’s wooden signboard might still be swinging but it was long out of date. Mac persuaded Gadthorpe the cobbler to create an enormous boot to hang outside the shop. It was realistic in every detail including burnished and matt leather, laces and a tab above the heel.
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The moors above the town had an eerie reputation going back generations - a reputation Mac tapped into for his fables. One night there was a terrible storm. Lightning flashes filled the sky, thunder growled and the earth shook. Next day the giant boot and shoe were gone. Leading up the lane were huge footprints in the mud, footprints that disappeared into the swamp. Two weeks later two gigantic wellington boots appeared hanging outside Mac’s shop. “Don’t get caught out like the giants,” said Mac to windowshoppers. “We have new lines in wellies.” They quickly sold out. Read my next Strange Tale in the Link: Up, Up and Away.
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Book review: The Squirrels who Squabbled This picture book is already becoming a firm favourite with children – and you can see why. It is autumn and all through the forest creatures are busy storing up the food they need for the winter. All that is except one squirrel: Spontaneous Cyril. As usual, he doesn’t bother with that. He imagines he can grab some food at the last minute. Then the last minute arrives and he spies a fat pinecone, full of lovely nuts. It is just what he needs, and he sets off to acquire it. But he isn’t the only one eyeing it up. Plan-Ahead Bruce has also seen it. His store is getting on nicely and this is the perfect pinecone to finish it off. Who will get to it first? With wonderful illustrations and text to match it, this book teaches the value of teamwork to young readers.
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local history
by Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
Carnival Summer Hundreds of people lined the route of the West Derby carnival procession meandering its way around the district. It was Saturday 24 June 1933 and the area was still comparatively rural although new housing estates were springing up during a massive building programme. Britain was coming out of economic depression and war clouds were not yet on the horizon, although Hitler had come to power in January.
Festivities included music and dancing, sports, stalls and side shows.
America was also enjoying a boom - 1.7 million new jobs had been created in the previous two months.
Traditional games featured coconut shies, aunt sally, hoopla, bagatelle, skittles and slashing the ham.
June events at home included the opening of the World Economic Conference in London, Iraq’s King Feisal on an official visit and Britain winning the Ryder Cup.
A group of brightly garlanded girls are pictured during a brief pause in the procession in Eaton Road.
Just three years earlier Hugh Molyneux had become seventh (and last) Earl of Sefton upon the death of his father Osbert.
One, in flowing robes, carries carefully arranged flowers on the end of a pole, perhaps to guide those following behind.
Dashing Hugh, described as “the handsomest man in the House of Lords”, was one of the Britain’s most eligible bachelors.
A marshal, in smart blazer and fashionable trousers known as Oxford Bags, gives instructions.
He was a close friend of the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, who stayed at Croxteth Hall.
The official 14-page carnival handbook cost two old pennies (2d) and is crammed with information.
Hugh, aged 35, loved the historic hall and its fine country estate. He is thought to have reversed his father’s plans to sell off the land for housing.
Advertisers included T R Young, quality fruit stores of Mill Lane and Town Row, A Bage & Son, paint stores Eaton Road and W D Busby, funeral directors and wedding specialists, Muirhead Avenue East and branches.
The new Lord Sefton may also have vetoed the proposed West Derby Village bypass to protect the approach to Croxteth Hall.
Busby’s could provide horses or motors: “For over a century we have led the way with the excellence of our wedding equipages”.
Hugh opened his grounds - then off-limits to the public for celebrations at the end of the colourful procession.
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Music Quiz 1. Which well-known female singer was the vocalist with The Tourists and the Eurythmics? 2. Which of the Beatles released the solo albums “All Things Must Pass”, “Living in the Material World” and “Dark Horse”? 3. By what name is Niomi McLean-Daley, who had two chart singles and a chart album in 2002, better known?
God’s Biscuit by Paul Symons, L19 Do you think that God likes biscuits When he sits down for a cup of tea Do you think he likes the chocolate ones Or maybe a Rich Tea Maybe a slice of cake or a gateau will do Perhaps a Garibaldi - or 2 What about our poor old Queen Having cucumber sandwiches on the lawn No wonder she’s not happy looking so forlorn I know exactly what would make her happy
4. By what name was Charles Hardin Holley (born Texas, 1936) better known? 5. “Somebody Told Me”, “When You Were Young” and “Human” have all been chart singles by which U.S. band? 6. Which 70s/80s British band released the albums “Give ‘em Enough Rope”, “London Calling” and “Sandinista”? 7. Yasgur’s Farm was the site of which legendary music festival? 8. What nationality is the singer Bjork? 9. Which band consists of James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore? 10. What surname is shared by Joe (born Sheffield, 1944), who had chart hits with “Delta Lady” & “With a Little Help From My Friends”, and Jarvis (born Sheffield, 1963), the frontman with Pulp?
And so do you It’s got to be my favourite
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a hobnob or 2 I’ve got a funny feeling that even our PM Would eat a whole packet If they weren’t locked in a tin You’d have to check his pockets And look for crumbs on the floor Maybe check his overcoat As he’s going out the door So when you look inside the biscuit jar And you find there’s nothing left within Think of the people that’s been to your house And don’t invite them again
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Hi guys! Welcome to my summer issue of Life ‘n’ Style At long last, the time has come to get a little bit of normality back into our lives! If you know me, you will know my pet hate is cooking. I just hate the whole process, starting with the food shopping... to then putting it away… thinking of what you want to eat. By the time I get to the actual cooking part, the novelty has worn off and I don’t even feel hungry! So needless to say, I am absolutely thrilled to be able to eat out again. Last week, I took a little trip to Manchester Restaurant Bar And Grill with my daughter. We had a really nice meal before doing some shopping. It was nice to just get out, have a little walk around and actually look at clothes in real life rather than on a phone or computer. I bought one of the new season Isabel Marant Etoile flocked tie-dye hoodies for Jaz as I thought it would be ideal to wear with a pair of jeans or shorts depending on the weather situation. On the day, I wore a lovely shirt by Glamify Fashion which is part of their latest Spring/Summer 21 Collection. The shirt features a pretty pink and blue print and can be worn tied at the waist or as a normal shirt. The arms have lovely balloon sleeves that just give it an extra elegant touch. Priced at £25, it’s an absolute bargain! Check out their website www.glamifyfashion.com they have a huge range of summer essentials that are so easy to wear. Affordable and you can dress them up or down.
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Pap your Pets Greetings animal lovers! Here are this month’s cherished pets 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 Monday 12th July and please send one photo of your pet only.
Fluffy-John, escape artist extraordinaire
Benny in his spot on the sofa
Cookie & Peanut - each other’s rescue BFF
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Tess - what do you mean the season is over?
Hugo believes one must always make an effort
Bonnie practises for the Gurning Contest
Bruce believes in a bit of everyday glamour
Betty knows how to strike a pose
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dog of the month cat of the month NAME: Reggie BREED: Lurcher AGE: 4 Reggie is a 4 year old lurcher with energy to spare! He loves a good run around the secure field, or playing fetch with his toys. He’s very clever and will drop them on command, as long as you promise to throw them again! He loves human company and would love to find an active home where he can be the only pet, and with an adult family who are willing to keep his mind ticking with lots of new tricks. If you think Reggie 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 the lovely Janem, she’s 9 years old and will need a home without young children as she likes her peace and quiet. Ideally, you’ll have had cats before as she’ll need regular grooming due to her lovely long fur. If you think you could offer her, or any of our other cats the home they deserve, then please do get in touch! For adoption enquiries, please also contact Garston Animal Rescue on 07913 420 341. 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.
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Local News
June - July 2021
Help protect what you love – get your vaccine New Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson is joining public health officials in urging people to get their Covid-19 vaccine if they are eligible. With the easing of restrictions, alongside new variants emerging, there is growing evidence we are once again at a critical turning point in our response to coronavirus. The UK vaccine rollout has so far saved over 12,000 lives and prevented
around 33,000 hospitalisations. Although new data suggests that new variants can spread more easily, the vaccines are still working to prevent people from getting gravely ill. Booking your vaccine is easy, please go to www.nhs.uk/conditions/ coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirusvaccination/book-coronavirusvaccination/ or phone 119.
Recruitment drive for School Crossing Patrols A recruitment drive is under way for school crossing patrols in Liverpool. The council is working with the affected schools and local ward councillors to promote the vacancies among parents and the local community. School crossing patrol staff are required to work seven hours a week (1 hour, 24 minutes per day) during term time, and earn between £10.17 and £10.58 an hour. Applicants should be fit and healthy, and must also enjoy meeting people. Full training and a free uniform are provided. Successful candidates will be subject to a medical assessment and a DBS background security check. Applications can be made online at www.liverpool.gov.uk/jobs, or an application form can be requested by calling 0151 233 3003.
Residents back project to tell Lark Lane stories
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The book “People of the Lane: Living in around Lark Lane, Liverpool, 1880-2020”, which includes detailed interviews with shopkeepers and residents, was mothballed for 40 years but is now being brought back to life with new online interviews and 2020 lockdown stories.
photographs, and updated her book to include 2020 lockdowns. Now the 300-page book with 180 illustrations is ready for printing, and Kay has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise £9,000 to cover printing, with profits going to Lark Lane Neighbourhood Association.
With help from the Facebook group People from around Lark Lane, Dr Kay Flavell gathered more childhood memories and remarkable
More details can be found via: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ newpacificstudio/people-of-the-lanepublication-and-book-launch.
Liverpool at the helm as cruises return
Liverpool is set to make waves this summer, with cruise ships returning for the first time in 14 months.
Inaugural visits are expected from MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer and the much-acclaimed Anthem of the Seas, boasting the world’s tallest viewing deck - a staggering 300ft above the waves. There’s also a welcome back to old friends, including Fred Olsen, whose brand-new ship is scheduled to make 20 visits to the city
before the end of 2021 and, for the first time, Disney Magic will not only be calling at Liverpool, but passengers will be able to embark on their trip from the city. And the summer season wouldn’t feel complete without a visit from a Cunard, with the Queen Elizabeth expected during the late-summer.
Liverpool Aquarium and Planetarium get makeover The Planetarium is undergoing a major upgrade and new equipment is set to transform visitor experience with new shows at World Museum starting in June 2021. A state-of-the-art system with ultra-high-definition projectors and with surround sound will give a fully immersive experience. New shows will include “The Edge of Darkness” which reaches the outer limits of the
Solar System, and a show for younger visitors about “The Little Star that Could”. The refurbished aquarium at the World Museum will also reopen to the public in time for the summer holidays. Work includes replacing five of the tanks, and redesigning some of the other areas within the gallery. They will also welcome a common octopus called Polpo, from Portugal.
Liverpool’s libraries enjoy page-turning chapter Our libraries are marking a bumper year of borrowing – although their doors have been open far less than usual. During the pandemic, the city’s digital library saw an 80% surge in borrowing since the first lockdown with an incredible 242,744 downloads up to March 2021. In the last lockdown alone, until libraries started to re-open on 12 April, 32,490 ebooks were downloaded.
Not only that, the number of people registered as borrowers for the digital library increased 68 per cent in the same period. The libraries also set up an order-andcollect service, where books could be collected from some libraries at prebooked times. In total, 33,358 items were issued as part of order-andcollect and the Home Library Service.
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What’s ON TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY
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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 Speakers are not yet finalised. The new venue is The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool L3 8LR. At top of London Road then turn left.
(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 Geoff on 07922 110624.
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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
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June - July 2021
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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
1. 1860 2. 1895 3. The Battle of Britain (1940) 4. R.Sociedad v Valencia 5. Buenos Aires 6. Burma 7. Mars 8. Snowball 9. Matthew Broderick 10. Simon Templar
Kids page answers: alien, mercury, the moon, mars, jupiter, space ship. Extra letter answer: saturn.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Annie Lennox George Harrison Ms Dynamite Buddy Holly The Killers The Clash Woodstock Icelandic Manic Street Preachers 10. Cocker
Sports News
June - July 2021
South Liverpool FC celebrate promotion in that division. The Saturday veterans reserves are currently second in the second division and their final league match will probably decide whether they remain there.
30 years since they left the semiprofessional ranks and 10 years since the club moved to the West Cheshire League, South Liverpool FC have gained promotion to the North West Counties. They will be playing in the Northern Division next season after the recent announcement by the Football Association. Along with Ilkley Town from West Yorkshire, South Liverpool finished top of the eleven candidates who had applied for promotion in the North West of England. The club’s first team were surprisingly eliminated in the semi-final of the West Cheshire League Cup by local rivals, Marshalls, by 6-3. This was only a month after the team had finally won the previous season’s cup competition, the shortest time any club had ever held the prestigious Pyke Cup. The team lie three points clear at the top of the first division table and with only a game to go, only a weird
The first team in our new training tops sponsored by Utilita, April 2021
combination of results involving the team and their nearest rivals, Mossley Hill, will deny them the league title. The final game at Maghull on Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday will hopefully provide a perfect send-off for the team. Many of the club’s teams will carry on playing into June with the promise of further silverware. Two of the club’s teams were denied places in cup finals by the curse of the penalty shoot-out, the open-age reserves and The Sunday veterans first team. The Saturday veterans first team lost a crucial title decider to St Aloysius but successive wins consolidated runners-up position in their first season
The club’s youth team have to rely on other results to win the league but face Litherland Remyca in the final of the league cup. Finally, the club’s third open-age team, having already clinched the first division title, have made progress in the league cup competition to the semi final stage, to be played in June.
Peter McShane rising for a header in our game at Mersey Royal
Season finally fizzles out for ‘Croft What a year and what a season. The pandemic has affected every aspect of life, and football has been no exception. Lockdown restrictions led to the suspension of the season and left clubs idle. For some time, it was touch and go whether the league and cup programmes could be completed.
For Stoneycroft, on the one hand, they found themselves on the wrong end of some heavy drubbings, leaking goals like a sieve, and then on the other, showed some fine spirited performances earning them enough points to finish mid-table with hopes of promotion dashed.
In the end, the league administrators gave the go ahead for the resumption of fixtures. Clearly the absence of competitive games affected teams quite differently and, consequently, some strange results were recorded.
Clearly the absence of key players and manager Paddy McBride through illness has had an adverse impact but stand-in Andy Wilson has to be commended for steadying the ship. All in all though, it will be a season to forget, for many reasons, not all
By Mick Titherington
of them on the field. In football hope springs eternal, so all teams will look forward optimistically to next season with fingers crossed for an uninterrupted campaign. Stoneycroft will be one of them. The pandemic has presented many challenges to clubs and all will look forward to happier times. To all those who have suffered and are still suffering, they are wished a speedy recovery. Our thanks go to medical staff and key workers for the sterling work they have done throughout an unprecedented set of circumstances.
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