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Vanished gateways By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

STANDING guard at entrances, imposing gateways were designed to impress all those passing under their arches. The structures flourished in medieval times when many towns and cities were surrounded by walls for defence from marauding armies and rebels. Gatehouses were also symbols of status, wealth and power. They were built at the approaches to castles, stately homes and religious buildings such as monasteries. Historic gateways can be seen in many parts of the country. Chester has several incorporated in the ancient walls where walkers pass over them.

Northgate, built in 1810, stands on the site of the original Roman access to the city. Three-arched Eastgate, constructed 1768, features a spectacular Victorian clock – said to be the most photographed timepiece after Big Ben. Many gateways have been demolished over the centuries, often to make way for increased traffic. London’s most famous survivor is probably Traitors’ Gate at the Tower of London but the city once had many. Some – such as Ludgate, Newgate and Cripplegate – are still remembered while others have vanished from the collective memory. Ludgate’s origins went back 1,800 years when it was pulled

down in 1760 to ease traffic congestion. Legend says it was first built in 66 BC by Ancient Briton King Lud. It was rebuilt in 1215 and again in 1586 when a statue of Queen Elizabeth was placed on the west front. Newgate, commanding western approach to the city in medieval times, was Roman in origin. It was badly damaged in Wat Tyler’s 1381 rebellion and rebuilt – only to be destroyed in the Great Fire of London (1666). Newgate was again reconstructed but finally demolished in 1770. Cripplegate derived its name from the Anglo-Saxon words Crepel-geat meaning a covered way. It originally led to a watchtower

outside the city walls. After being rebuilt several times, it was cleared in 1760. Holbein Gateway in Whitehall was designed by the great artist in 1546. It survived little more than 200 years, being removed in 1759. Another fine vanished gateway that fell victim to traffic was Liverpool Lodge (pictured), the grand stone entrance to Knowsley Hall. I remember this superb castellated gatehouse, with imposing coat of arms over the doorway, pulled down in the early 1970s when the M57 motorway was built. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 16 May at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.

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West Derby Courthouse By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

IN 1585 Queen Elizabeth sent letters to three members of the gentry – Bold, Norris and Molyneux – instructing them to report on the state of her Courthouse in West Derby. They reported back that the court was in such bad condition that hearings had to be held in the adjacent chapel “which disturbeth divine service”. The present courthouse was built in 1586 on the orders of the queen, who slashed the proposed budget from £60 to £40! Standing in the centre of West Derby Village and hardly bigger than a double garage, the sandstone structure is of local and national importance. This is the former manor court where members of the powerful Molyneux family once sat in judgment. When it was built there were just seven streets in Liverpool, clustered around the castle. As well as being the only freestanding postmedieval courthouse in Britain, it is Liverpool’s oldest non-ecclesiastical public building. West Derby Courthouse was not a court in the modern sense – there were originally no lawyers and the squire acted as steward. The Courthouse (pictured in 1915) represents a vanished way of life before Britain

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WAR loomed and so did Algernon’s retirement – he had spent more than 40 years with the same shipping company, rising to be senior clerk. He was not an ambitious man and took each day as it came. He was popular and now it was time to go. Algernon decided to mark the first day of retirement sorting through accumulated junk that filled the old family home. The attic was crammed with old manner of things, some discarded back in his grandparents’ time. He had never liked the mirror which originally hung in his father’s study. Algernon was so upset as a child that it had been hidden away. It was the story of the queen who stared into the looking glass and asked the mystifying question: “Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all?” Young Algernon had nightmares after hearing the story. He was too distressed to even go into the same room as the mirror. The boy calmed down once it was removed – strangely, it was only this mirror which affected him. Now, more than half a century later, he was looking at it once more. He found the relic propped up in a dark corner, facing the wall.

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Another little Spring number I wore recently is this Dusky Pink Gold Button Blazer Dress, also for £25.00 from www.prettylittlething. com. I teamed mine with a pair of denim over the knee boots from www.ego.co.uk and a bit of jewellery. The thing about these blazer dresses is that you can wear them as a dress then once you are fed up with them you can wear them again as a blazer with jeans. If pink isn’t your colour then maybe go for a darker colour. I wore this Black Gold Button Detail Blazer Dress for LMI Liverpool on Saturday. This one has got a slightly more fitted style than the pink and has got lovely gold button detailing. It’s one of those outfits that are quite easy and comfortable to wear but dressy at the same time. I paired mine with a pair of over the knee boots from Kurt Geiger, a Just Cavalli bag from

www.veryexclusive.co.uk and a black choker. If you are looking to try out some new strip eyelashes then there is a really good brand on Instagram called @blinkyboolashes or the website is www.blinkyboolashes.com they stock a good range of luxury 3D silk and mink eyelashes priced around £7/£9 each. I have a 15 per cent discount code available for all my lovely readers. Simply enter Jade15 at the checkout and the discount will be added to your order. That’s it from me but I will be back next month with a Holiday Shop feature. Love Jade x

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Trendco – one of the 10 tips for looking after your feet UK’s largest wig and hairpiece suppliers TRENDCO Liverpool T/a The Wiggins established in 1972 has now become a part of one of the UK’s largest wig and hairpiece suppliers. Situated on the Liverpool’s famous lane, Penny Lane, Trendco Liverpool T/a The Wiggins supply ready to wear synthetic wigs and hairpiece, fashionable hairpieces, human hair wigs and hairpieces and fully bespoke systems. They cover the whole spectrum of alternative hair. Trendco Liverpool T/a The Wiggins have over 250 different styles and colours available so be sure when visiting Trendco Liverpool, they will be able to cater for your hair loss needs They specialise in supplying ready to wear synthetic wigs and hairpieces from collections such as Rene Of Paris, Sentoo & Ellen Wille, have a selection of beautiful human hair wigs & hairpieces and are also trained in making a bespoke wig or hairpiece, just for you.

YOUR feet take the weight of your whole body, so foot problems can quickly lead to discomfort and affect the way you walk. This can in turn cause knee, hip and back pain. Here are 10 tips from the College of Podiatry. Wash your feet often Keep them clean by washing them every day in warm soapy water, but don’t soak them, as this might destroy your skin’s natural oils. Dry your feet well Dry your feet thoroughly after washing them, especially between the toes which is where fungal infections such as athlete’s foot can develop. For the glamour pusses, they Moisturise and file supply a fabulous collection of If your skin is dry, apply fibre and human hair hairpieces moisturising cream all over the from ¾ hairpieces and ponytails. foot, except for between the toes. To celebrate the Liverpool Link’s Gently remove hard skin and glossy new format, readers can get calluses with a pumice stone or 10% off in the salon or online by foot file. quoting “WigginsLink” Cut toenails carefully For more information or Trim your toenails by cutting to book an appointment, straight across, never at an angle please call 0151 475 0328 or down the edges. This can cause or email wiggins@trendco. ingrown toenails. co.uk Shoe shop in the www.trendco.co.uk afternoon

Your feet swell as the day goes on and if shoes fit in the afternoon when your feet are at their largest, you can be assured they will always be comfortable. Footwear tips for work If you have to wear heels at work, wear comfortable shoes to and from the office and only wear heels once you’re in the office. Also, try to vary the heel height. Limit time wearing high heels Wear high heels and pointed shoes for special occasions only, and always wear the right shoes for the job. Change your socks often Change your socks daily to keep your feet fresh and avoid any nasty odours. Watch out for foot bugs in communal changing areas Wear flip-flops to avoid catching athlete’s foot and verrucas when you use public areas. Take care with flip flops Flip flops don’t provide support for your feet and can give you arch and heel pain if you wear them too much. CREDIT: NHS

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Bezzybuddies’ fifth birthday celebrations BEZZYBUDDIES recently celebrated their 5th birthday with a lunch at Liverpool City Centre Restaurant Bar & Grill and a great day was had by all. Local hairdresser Lynne Ainsworth started Bezzies 5 years ago for women who wanted, like her, to meet friends with similar interests and similar lifestyles. Lynne told the LINK: ‘It has been five years of fun and friendship…….Meeting ladies who have fabulous stories to share and being invited to all the wonderful new places Liverpool has to offer. Ladies from all walks of life and all ages. Meet me for a coffee first, talk about places and experiences you would like to join us for’

‘Our next big lunch is on Sunday 1st July at Allerton Golf Club (The Stables) – lunch, fashion show, live entertainment, cocktails, music and dance. All in the company of our fabulous Bezzybuddies. We have so many other events coming up this year - we are off to St Ives in Cornwall, Rick Stein’s for lunch; London Claridges for afternoon tea, The Ivy for Dinner. Brighton for lunch.......’. ‘And we are planning a day on the Orient Express in December …….. Let these be THE GOOD OLD DAYS. Age is just a number! We have more fun than our children and that’s just how it should be!’

Spirit of Liverpool Festival THE early May Bank Holiday will see a huge spirits festival, with tastings and master classes, over 25 live music acts and street food coming to Sefton Park Palm House. Premium gin, vodka, cognac, whiskey and tequila will be exhibiting at the Festival as well as big name local brands. For tickets on Sunday 6th May and Monday 7th May head to www. spiritliverpool.co.uk

Remember a loved one with a beautiful Forget-me-not flower DEDICATE a Forget-me-not flowers in memory of a loved one which will be displayed in the Hospice Gardens during the month of July for you to see and in August you’ll be invited to collect your flower. Through this simple act of remembering a loved one and supporting your local Hospice, you’ll be helping to support others when they are at a really difficult time in their life. If you want to remember a loved one through our Forget-me-not Appeal please contact Carole Riley on 0151 529 4143 or e-mail: carole.riley@aintree.nhs.uk

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Skin Cancer awareness

SKIN Cancer is the most common cancer in the UK with more people dying from it here ever year than in Australia. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and we have these tips to help you know what to look out for. Check moles frequently for changes to: ■ Symmetry – The two sides don’t look the same. ■ Border – Irregular border, edges may be blurred or jagged. ■ Colour – Uneven colour with more than one shade.

■ Size – Large, usually at least the size of the end of a pencil. Also check for: ■ A new growth or sore that doesn’t heal. ■ A spot, mole or sore that itches or hurts. ■ A mole or growth that bleeds, crusts or scabs. If you notice any of these signs, see your GP. If you know anyone who has any of these symptoms, insist they see their doctor.

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BAILEY is an affectionate lad who loves nothing more than to give out bear hugs! He has such a sweet personality and he loves to be out and about exploring. In fact, as he’s so active, he would make a great companion for anyone who enjoys long walks. Bailey can be a little nervous when he first meets people but it doesn’t take long for him to come around and make friends. Bailey doesn’t enjoy getting too close to other dogs, but he will happily walk with quieter ones that won’t pay him too much attention. He would benefit from positive encounters with calm, well behaved dogs as this may help his own confidence. He is quite strong when he’s on his lead so would benefit from some loose lead training which we have started at the rehoming centre, to make it more enjoyable for all involved! He has found himself at he centre through no fault of his own and would thrive in a home with children aged 16 and over. If you think Bailey could be

the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. It’s open 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed. You can also call on 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. To find out more about any of the dogs at the centre, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk. You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @dogstrust_ merseyside

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ALMOST two thirds of drivers in the UK don’t realise you could be fined if you don’t restrain your pet while driving. If you’re caught with your pet loose in the car, not only could your insurance be invalid, but you could face a fine of up to £2,500 and nine points on your licence for driving without due care and attention.

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The power of imagination (and why you should be using it)

SOMETIMES when I try and get people or clients to visualise things, they might struggle to actually do so. If this is the case, I’ll ask them about something that has happened in their recent past. As they’re doing this, they’re able to access images from recent events that they have experienced in order for them to explain to me what they’ve recently been up to. When a client has done this, I can then get them to visualise things they want to happen in the near future. Musicians, sports people, entrepreneurs etc, have all used imagination to help them overcome challenges. Golfers have used imagination, for example to help get the perfect shot or round, by first going through it in their mind – no practice needed. Here are five reasons why we should be using imagination today: n It can help you overcome hurdles. As I’ve just mentioned, so many professionals use imagination exercises. Not only that, if you

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with Paul Coshott think about what you want to achieve or where you want to go, by using imagination, it will help you develop beliefs that whatever you want is going to happen. n Imagination can ignite our passion. We probably spend most of our time stressing about money, bills, jobs, relationships etc, and being in a state of ‘survival’. If we dream about the possibilities of what can happen it will fire up our imagination which in turn will ignite our passions. n Imagination and thoughts create our future. I’m sure we’ve all come across this saying somewhere, but as imagination generates passion, it also gives us energy,

with which changes will occur. “Imagination is everything. It is the preview for life’s coming attractions” – Einstein. n When was the last time you saw a young child play? Kids can turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or create a story with a couple of toys. Watching the world through a child’s eyes can remind us of what imagination can do for us. n Sometimes, reality can get the better of us. The news, social media, newspapers etc, all give out negative information. It’s no wonder people suffer from anxiety and other things these days. If we choose to use our imaginative muscle this helps us to create hope and where there is hope you have the opportunity for transformation and change. FREE Cookbook! Would you like a copy of my first cook book, absolutely free? If so, send me a message at the following email address and I’ll forward it on to you info@liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com

Excite your taste buds with this pear and gorgonzola tart ... ENJOY this traditional savoury tart recipe from our Italian chef, Antonella. Perfect for lunches, picnics and snacks, you’ll find the combination of pear and gorgonzola cheese complement each other perfectly. This recipe has come from our chef Antonella who runs cookery holidays in Veneto, Italy. The region is home to famous towns such as Venice and Verona. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients n One ready-made puff pastry sheet. n Four mature pears. n 200g Gorgonzola cheese. n Chopped walnuts. n Salt and pepper. Method Preheat oven to 160 C. Spread the pastry into a round quiche pan. Peel and cut the pears into thin slices. Using about half of the cheese, place small pieces of the Gorgonzola on the pastry base; add the pear slices, then the remainder of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook in the oven for around 40 minutes.

Once out of the oven and cooled, lightly sprinkle the top with chopped walnuts. n Want to try your hand at even more complex dishes alongside professional chefs at their cooking schools?

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1. Which one of the following topped the UK singles chart in May 2001: (a) “It’s Raining Men” (Geri Halliwell) (b) “Northern Star” (Mel C) (c) “What I Am” (Emma Bunton)? 2. Which one of the following topped the UK singles chart in May 1991: (a) “Ride on Time” (Adamski) (b) “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)” (Cher) (c) Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)? 3. By what name is Robert Allen Zimmerman (born USA 1941) better known? 4. What is Ozzy Osbourne’s real first name? (a) John (b) Michael (c) Oswald? 5. The TV scientist Brian Cox (“Wonders of the Universe”, etc) was a member of which 90s band: (a) D-Ream (b) Elastica (c) KLF? 6. Which “one hit wonder” topped the charts in 1992 with the song “Sleeping Satellite”? (a) Tasmin Archer (b) Meredith Brooks (c) Alannah Myles? 7. Who released the 2009 single “Life in Technicolor ii”: (a) Coldplay (b) Muse (c) U2? 8. Who recorded the title track to the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice” (1967): (a) Shirley Bassey (b) Lulu (c) Nancy Sinatra? 9. “Dreams”, “Rise” and “Out of Reach” were all singles by which singer: (a) Adele (b) Des’ree (c) Gabrielle? 10. According to the lyrics of The Beatles’ “Penny Lane”: “….on the corner is a banker with a ….”. What did the banker have? (a) motor car (b) photograph (c) plastic mac?

Across 1. Fictional island featured in the book “Gulliver’s Travels” where the inhabitants are said to be “not 6 inches high” (8) 9. --- Sharples: Coronation St. character, 1960-1980 10. Second longest river in Europe; flows through 10 countries (6) 11. Bill -----: one of “The Goodies”, now best known as a TV bird-watcher (5) 12. National Insurance (1,1) 13. Ex-Everton midfielder, signed from Real Sociedad in 2005 (6) 18. Globe with cross on top which forms part of the Crown Jewels (3) 20. Paddles used for rowing (4) 21. Ex-Liverpool defender, signed from Dutch club Willem II in 1999 (4,5) 24. ---- Cogan: popular 1950’s/60’s singer (died 1966) (4) 25. Weep (4) 27. Chemical symbol for silver (2) 29. Rope used by cowboy (5) 31.”A --- is as Good as a Wink”: 1971 album by The Faces (3) 33. Ex-Liverpool defender, signed from Deportivo La Coruna in 2007 (7)

Down 1. Everton midfielder, born locally 1981 (4,5) 2. Forename of Mrs Gandhi, Indian Prime Minister 1966-77 & 198084 (6) 3. Boy (3) 4. Notion (4) 5. Personal assistant (1,1) 6. United Nations (1,1) 7. French word meaning “you” (2) 8. ---- Duckworth: Coronation St. character, 1974-2008 (4) 14. Xmas carol: “Once in ----David’s City” (5) 15. Type of dance: requires small metal plates on the sole of the dancer’s shoes (3) 16. Legendary Liverpool punk music club, 1976-1980 (5) 17. Former Russian emperors (5) 19. British Medical Association (1,1,1) 22. Unwell (3) 23. Her Majesty (1,1) 26. The yellow part of an egg (4) 28. Small state on the west coast of India, popular holiday destination (3) 30. Shakespeare play: “Much --About Nothing” (3) 32. “—Who”: TV sci-fi series, 1963-2008 (2)

This Month’s Quiz Answers – General Knowledge Quiz on page 30 Music Quiz

1. It’s Raining Men 2. The Shoop Shoop Song 3. Bob Dylan 4. John 5. D-Ream 6. Tasmin Archer 7. Coldplay 8. Nancy Sinatra 9. Gabrielle 10. Motor car

Crossword Solutions

General Knowledge

1. Kiev 2. Uruguay 3.Prince George 4. William I 5. William Golding 6. Dinky 7. Tap 8. North Carolina 9. Jeremy Irons 10. Jonathan Ross

Sudoku – May answers

ACROSS 1. Lilliput 9. Ena 10. Danube 11. Oddie 12. NI 13. Arteta 18. Orb 20. Oars 21. Sami Hypia 24. Alma 25. Cry 27. Ag 29. Lasso 31. Nod 33. Arbeloa DOWN 1. Leon Osman 2. Indira 3. Lad 4. Idea 5. PA 6. UN 7. Tu 8. Vera 14. Royal 15. Tap 16. Erics 17. Tsars 19. BMA 22. Ill 23. HM 26. Yolk 28. Goa 30. Ado 32. Dr

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Celebrity article – Bernie Taupin By Tim Saunders

ELTON John’s lyricist/cosongwriter Bernie Taupin has lived in America since 1992. His 30-acre ranch in California is now on the market with a view to bringing his children up in a different part of America. Buying his ranch enabled him to become a cowboy: “My heroes in life are cowboys” the retired rodeo champion told the Daily Telegraph. “ When I grew up in England in the ‘50s and ‘60s we all played cowboys and Indians and watched westerns on TV and it entranced me”. It was while living in Lincolnshire – where his younger brother Kit was born - that Bernie became obsessed with cowboy movies. “I was intoxicated by the myth of the west. The music I listened to – Johnny Cash and the like – the films I watched, even the history I was interested in: I wanted to live like a cowboy”. When Elton has a new album in mind he contacts Bernie who

then spends a few weeks writing lyrics. Bernie then emails them to Elton. “I used to fax them” he said. “It took a long time to drag this guy into the 21st century!” But Elton does now have an iPad and a computer. Elton has only ever visited Bernie in America once. They famously never write songs in the same room. Being apart, he says, has contributed to their success because they are not around each other long enough to get bored or frustrated. He doubts that they will ever retire.

Painting now occupies 80 per cent of Bernie’s time with his works selling for up to £16,000. He also produces a twice weekly radio programme. All the music he plays is from his own collection of 15,000 albums which he started collecting while living at Elton’s mother’s house in Pinner. During this time, when he shared a bunk-bed with Elton, Bernie was earning £5 a week while Elton received £10 because he sang. This wealth divide has continued. Today, Bernie is worth $70m (£52m) according to TheRichest.com while Elton is worth $500m (£370m), according

to CelebrityNetWorth.com. The duo is celebrating 50 years of success. It all started for Bernie when he answered an advertisement in the New Musical Express aged 17. Until this point he had a succession of jobs including a traineeship in the print room of his local weekly newspaper. He left and turned to dancing, playing snooker and drinking. Elton John had also answered the same advert. Neither Bernie nor Elton passed their auditions but their talents were recognised and they were put in touch with each other. And so in 1969 the first Elton John album was released featuring Bernie’s lyrics and the duo have now worked together on more than 30 albums. Bernie’s lyrics include hits like Tiny Dancer, Nikita and Candle in the Wind. In September 1997, he rewrote the lyrics of Candle in the Wind for Candle in the Wind 1997, a tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Elton has only made a couple of albums with other lyricists.

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May SPORTSMANS NIGHT Cardinal Heenan PTA are delighted to welcome former Liverpool captain, and now Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson! Joining Phil will be Mark Crossley - former goalkeeper with Nottingham Forest (now assistant manager at Notts County), a very highly recommended speaker. Sean Styles completes the line-up as the comedian. The event takes place in the school, licensed bar and hot food during the interval, on Friday 11th May, starting 8pm. Tickets £20 - call 07751 988769 or visit www. cardinalheenanpta.org.uk EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP A confidential support group for families and anyone affected by an Eating Disorder. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Millennium Centre, St Mary’s Church, West Derby from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information visit www.tedsuk.com or ring Tina on 07773 962183. SOUTH LIVERPOOL NSPCC GROUP Come and join us for Afternoon Tea at The Stables, Allerton Manor Golf Club on 17th May/ Golf Competition at Childwall Golf Club on 8th June/ Murder Mystery Evening performed by After Dark Events. (www. afterdarkmurder.co.uk) at The Liner Hotel, Liverpool on 20th July. For tickets contact: jane.m.rooney@btinternet.com New volunteers welcome. GROWING OLDER (DIS)GRACEFULLY DANCE Enjoy an evening of contemporary dance celebrating the company’s 21st anniversary. Works by a variety of choreographers to music ranging from classical through Indian and African to spirituals and Beatles. Tuesday June 12th at 7.00pm. Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place L1 9BG. Tickets £5.50 available from theatre box office 0151 709 4988 Adult Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Monday nights at 8pm, The Woodlands Social Club, Mill Lane, WEST DERBY, L12 7JB. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary. Follow us on Facebook or E-mail danceunlimitedliv@gmail.com or telephone/text 07708783553 for more information. Adult Ballroom, Latin and Latino dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Wednesday nights at 8pm, Aigburth Peoples Hall, AIGBURTH VALE, L17 0DJ. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary. Follow us on Facebook or E-mail danceunlimitedliv@gmail.com or telephone/text 07708783553 for more

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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 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, non-threatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955 BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/ breathing difficulties. We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555 C.A.B. C.A.B. drop-in (10am to 12noon) Tuebrook Hope Centre, Christ Church Buckingham Rd. L13 CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30pm (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 10am12noon. 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-

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Lowlands is a beautiful Grade II-listed Victorian mansion in a large woodland garden. Lowlands is an ideal venue for the 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.

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Sportsman’s night with Phil Thompson

CARDINAL Heenan PTA are delighted to welcome former Liverpool captain, and now Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson! Joining Phil will be Mark Crossley – former goalkeeper with Nottingham Forest (now assistant manager at Notts County). Sean Styles completes the line-up as the comedian. The event takes place in the school, licensed bar and hot food during the interval, on Friday 11th May, starting 8pm. Tickets £20 – call 07751 988769 or visit www.cardinalheenanpta.org.uk

Liverpool Pride announces 2018 theme THE theme for this year’s Liverpool Pride Festival has been revealed as #AllTogetherNow. The aim is to encompass every branch of the LGBTQ+ and wider communities coming together no matter what

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Sound City kicks off 2018 festival season

LIVERPOOL’S Baltic Triangle along with 20 other venues is set to be taken over by Sound City, bringing together over 250 bands from around the world across the first bank holiday weekend in May. The festival will bring a mix of new talent and well-known bands such as Sunset Son’s, Picture This and The Slow Readers Club, with everything from opera to collaborations and acoustic performances to poetry. It’s all happening from Friday 4th – Sunday 6th May. Wristbands £55 for the weekend.

Two pairs of tickets to be won for Red Skies: Stories From The Liverpool Blitz LIVERPOOL’S own wartime drama, Red Skies: Stories From The Liverpool Blitz is back at The Epstein Theatre due to enormous demand from June 7-10! Starring Billy Butler, Red Skies tells the story of the Murphy family and their friends as they struggle for survival during the Liverpool Blitz amidst tears and laughter. This is a story of love and friendships and how a united people could never be defeated or divided by war, brought to you by the company behind the brilliant and poignant “Last Train to Auschwitz”. We have two pairs of tickets up for grabs for the opening night performance on Thursday 7 June. To enter our free prize draw to win a pair of tickets please send your name, address and telephone no. to:- Red Skies Draw, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or you can email your name, address and Tel. No. to linkaccountsmoi@yahoo.co.uk and insert Red Skies Draw in the subject box please. To reach us by 9th May 2018.

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SPORT West Derby Hockey Club’s season ends By Mark Williams

AFTER a longer than usual season all league activity has come to a close for West Derby and we’ve definitely seen some highs and lows! The Men’s 1st XI finished their solid season safe in Division 2 North, after a strange run of fixtures which saw them play local rivals Sefton Men’s 1st XI in back to back games following the disruption caused by the infamous Beast from the East! An extremely difficult season for the Men’s 2nd XI saw them eventually relegated to North West Division 5. Whilst the relegation itself is disheartening for the lads, nothing can be taken away from their effort and commitment this season, they were after all a brand new team of rookies – half of whom had never picked up a stick before! The second team have already regrouped and brought home some silverware in the off-season (look forward to hearing about this next month!).

www.liverpoollink.co.uk South (in yellow) attack at Maghull. Captain Cameron Dalton heads towards goal.

South disrupted by bad weather By Jim Stanway The success story for many at West Derby is that of the Ladies 1st XI who again have had to endure a complete overhaul of their squad. Not only did the ladies narrowly lose out to the eventual league champions in the Super Plate Final last month, they put together a strong second half of the season registering four wins out of eight to see them finish comfortably above local rivals Liverpool Sefton Ladies 5th XI. On the whole not a bad year for West Derby – we’re already looking forward to next season!

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SOUTH Liverpool FC remain leaders of the West Cheshire League first division table but continue to have a host of matches postponed due to the ongoing bad weather. The team have not played at home since the end of February and have played only two games in the last four weeks. Despite conceding a first minute penalty at Chester side Upton AA, South scored twice through Paul Lundon and Alex Woodcock within the first 20 minutes to edge in front. Despite missing further chances to settle the game, South kept out the opposition for the rest of the match despite finishing with 10 men. The team have a cushion of seven points at the top of the table despite losing to a late goal at mid-table Maghull. Again, missed chances meant the team were walking a tightrope and this time they paid the price. The team now have eight games to play and the season has been extended by two weeks to mid-May. However with wet weather continuing into April we might still

A summary of the season

THE month of April has brought some well needed respite for the finely tuned athletes of LSHC. With league games coming to an end, we’ve all had the chance 7. Which everyday household implement is known in the U.S as a to reflect on the past season. faucet: (a) fork (b) hammer (c) tap? For the entire ladies section, it has been a season filled with 8. Which one of the following U.S. states is the most southerly? fraught efforts and occasional (a) North Carolina (b) South Dakota (c) West Virginia? frustrations. The W1s and 2s showed grit, strength and 9. Which one of the following actors has not appeared on TV determination, sticking together in Coronation Street? (a) Jeremy Irons (b) Ben Kingsley (c) Ian when needed most, and McKellen? demonstrating the training squad set-up to be a success. 10. Which one of the following has never appeared on TV in The W3s and 4s, like the rest Eastenders? (a) Boris Johnson (b) Jonathan Ross (c) David of the club, struggled with player Walliams? numbers but persevered and

6. What was the name of the miniature model vehicles manufactured in Liverpool by Meccano Ltd (first introduced in the 1930s)? (a) Corgi (b) Dinky (c) Matchbox?

be playing in June! The reserves’ chances of winning the second division title have been extinguished with two defeats and conceding a last minute equaliser to Maghull Reserves. Leading 2-1 through goals from David Mee and Adam Shelton with five minutes to go against local rivals Mossley Hill Reserves, the team then conceded two goals. The game against Maghull Reserves saw the team go two goals up through a brace by David Mee but the lead disappeared in the last 10 minutes. The youth team remain on course for a treble in the West Cheshire League having made progress in the league cup with a walkover against Maghull Town and a hard fought 2-1 win over Bootle with second half goals from Curtis Elias and Liam Murphy after ending the first half a goal down. The team have reached the Liverpool County FA Youth Cup final which will be staged at Walton Hall Park on Tuesday 15th May - against Bootle! The team remain in pole position in the youth division although rivals Mossley Hill are nine points behind with three games in hand!

successfully managed to secure places in their respective leagues. And, finally, the W5s “won some, lost some and did ok”. It was a valiant effort for the women. #GirlPower. The men didn’t do too badly either. Firstly, congratulations are due for the M2s who were promoted with games to spare! The M1s and 3s, having been promoted last year, had tough seasons ahead of them but truly showed that they deserved to be in their current leagues. The M3s were the second top goal scorers in the league, scoring a whopping 62 goals in 18 games.

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New Subaru Outback exceeds expectations By Tim Saunders

“IT’S too big, I can’t drive it” says my wife when she tries to drive the Subaru Outback. True, it is a large vehicle. But if given the chance it exceeds expectations. Because here we have an estate that boasts a massive boot, large enough (once the retractable cover is removed) for all the stuff that the Saunders family regularly travels with: two pushchairs, travel cot, luggage and lots of food. And there’s still room to change my young son’s nappy. But the great thing is that when behind the wheel the driver forgets that it’s an estate car. This is a thoroughly capable vehicle both on and off road because it is equipped with all symmetrical all-wheel drive. Basically this is as safe as it gets with all the wheels talking to each other and working together to produce a perfect driving experience no matter what the terrain. “I can’t drive this, it’s not a manual” moans my wife. “And where’s the handbrake?” It’s at times like this that Caroline and I are at loggerheads. I try as best I can to point her in the right direction but she refuses to accept these technological changes. Instead of a traditional handbrake there’s an electric one operated at a push of a button. Its seven-speed automatic gearbox can also be driven like a manual thanks to the paddleshifts either side of the steering wheel but this isn’t up Caroline’s street either. Driving in automatic mode the dials have a blue glow but select manual mode and the glow

changes to red. I take the Subaru for a run down the M25 where I see some appalling erratic driving. A Mercedes undercuts at speed a row of crawling traffic in the outside line and then veers in and out of the traffic in a similar fashion to a slalom skier. This is a heart in the mouth stuff. Moments later we pull over for a police car. Was the driver trying to evade them, was he fed up with queues of traffic or was he on drugs? It’s a worry. Britain’s motorways do leave drivers feeling like they are on a conveyor belt; no matter what speed you do it seems impossible to become the car in front – during the day at any rate. The ‘Scooby Doo’ is fitted with an intelligent cruise control which delights in moments like this because it will brake and accelerate itself all the while keeping a set distance behind the car in front. These systems are always too slow for me when it comes to accelerating but I expect this is all in the name of economy. What I do like is that the driver can override by pushing the accelerator to the floor and then once you’re going fast enough you can take your foot off the gas and the system will take over once again. Facts at a glance Subaru Outback 2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic AWD Price: £34,995 0-60mph: 9.9secs Top speed: 124mph Power: 150bhp Economy: 40mpg approx Watch the videos at www.testdrives.biz

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