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Issue 143 March 2019
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Welcome
WELCOME to the March edition of West Derby LINK. Your favourite local independent community magazine and remember The LINK goes into thousands of homes!!!! And thousands are picked up in supermarkets, post offices, libraries, businesses.... Well here we are in March 2019 already! Can’t believe it! I left the Echo over 13 years ago to start up The LINK. Doesn’t time fly? Just a little reminder: n Don’t forget Mother’s Day on 11th March and why not do something special for your mum? It doesn’t have to cost a fortune – “it’s the thought that counts”! Whatever you do, enjoy Mother’s Day. n The clocks go forward on Sunday 31st March too! WHAT’S INSIDE As usual we have some great stuff inside for you this month so a big hank you to all those who have contributed. n What’s On section – bursting with events n Pap Your Pets – and the winner is……?! See inside. n Stephen Guy – LINK readers favourite n Life n Style with Jade Mother’s Day n And much more April issue Reminder if you want to place an advert in our April issue then please don’t forget to get in touch in plenty of time for. Deadline 5th March for April edition. Don’t forget to say that you saw it in the LINK! Your favourite local independent community magazine – and remember The LINK goes into thousands of homes! And thousands are picked up in supermarkets, post offices, libraries, businesses … every single month. Have a great March See you all next month Moira
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When knights were bold By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
MOST people are familiar with knighthood ceremonies when the recipient is dubbed on the shoulders by the Queen or another member of the royal family. It is a simple ceremony with origins going back to the sovereign honouring knights on the battlefield. Like many aspects of the British monarchy, it has evolved and been adapted to meet changing needs. Originally knights were at the very least tough warriors who could handle themselves in battle. Knighthoods were rewarded not only for brave deeds but also special service during the conflict. Sir Richard Molyneux, whose descendants built Croxteth Hall, was among those knighted by Henry V in 1415 after the crucial Battle of Agincourt. One reason Sir Richard received the honour was because his bowmen from the West Derby
Hundred contributed to the defeat of the French. Soldiers became bannerets, a higher form of knighthood conferred by the monarch for some heroic act performed on the battlefield. Unlike today’s simple version, the ceremony was carried out with full military pomp. The army was assembled in a landscape strewn with debris from the recent fight. The banneret elect, escorted by two notable knights or famous warriors, was proceeded by heralds proclaiming his valiant achievements. The knight’s pennon, a long flag used to identify him in the midst of battle, was transformed into a banner by tearing the end off. In those days the name banner was applied to the standard or flag of monarchs and knights, hence the name of pubs such as the Royal Standard. The first banneret was said to have been created by Edward I.
The last time the honour was conferred was by Charles I after the Battle of Edgehill in the Civil War. An artist’s impression (pictured) shows a 13th century Molyneux knight carrying a shield displaying the family coat of arms – a cross moline. This was another way knights could be identified during battles. Seen without a helmet, he wears a suit of chain mail. This provided protection from arrows, swords and other weapons while allowing freedom of movement. The first civil (non-military) knight in England was Sir William Walworth, lord mayor of London, who mortally wounded rebel leader Wat Tyler in the presence of the boy king Richard II in 1381. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 March at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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The Mersey Monster HIS name was Simon but he was known as Jonah because he claimed to have been swallowed by the Mersey Monster. This was a remarkable survival, if he was to be believed. A very small number were sympathetic but most dismissed Simon as either a daydreamer or fantasist. He was a keen fisherman who knew the upper reaches of the Mersey estuary well. This was his story: It was a hot, still day when Simon rowed out on the river. The small boat moved steadily over the water’s mirror-like surface. Soon he reached The Deep, the wide part of the estuary between Hale and Eastham. Simon dropped a line and waited patiently for a fish to bite. He remembered watching a paddle steamer edging its way out from the Eastham jetty towards Liverpool. Suddenly, there was great swell of surging water and the shiny grey back of a huge fish rose to the surface. It tossed Simon and the rowing boat to one side as he was surrounded by churning water. “I was thrown about but everything seemed to be in slow motion,” he said later. Simon shot to the surface and had a clear view of an enormous creature which he estimated was 80ft long:
“I had never in my wildest dreams thought such a thing could be roving our seas. “It was a monster shark. The next thing its huge jaws were coming towards me – I distinctly recall its fearsome teeth. “The next thing I was in its cavernous mouth but only for a few seconds.” Words from the Bible’s Book of Jonah thundered in his head: “Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah…” “How I survived is a mystery but as the thing turned I was ejected to safety.
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“I recollect seeing one of its baleful eyes staring at me as I rose to the surface. In an instant the beast was gone. “The river was flat calm once more. The whole thing must have been over in just a couple of minutes because the paddle steamer had travelled only a short distance from where I last saw it.” Simon, a strong swimmer, grabbed a plank from his wrecked boat and swam to the shore. People were incredulous and wanted proof. There were no other reports of anything strange being seen in the river. Simon set out to convince the doubters. He constructed a life-sized papier-mâché model of the monster’s terrible jaws as he remembered them. They were constructed in a barn where a local boy took a picture of Simon with the realistic model. The next day the barn burnt down and the controversial mock-up was destroyed, leaving Simon bereft. It is the only tangible evidence of the incredible story. Simon spent many a long day during the rest of his life searching with binoculars for the Mersey Monster. He never set foot in a boat again. n Read my next Strange Tale – Can I help you? – in the April Link.
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Baltic Triangle walking tour By Peter Hesketh
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Practical 308 SW has a sporty feel By Tim Saunders
AFTER driving a Mistubishi Eclipse Cross stepping into the Peugeot 308 SW comes as a bit of a shock. There was a pretty high driving position in the Mitsubishi. The Peugeot is a complete contrast, surprisingly low to the ground with a really sporty feel. I love it. Assessing the car on the driveway from my desk its front side profile could easily belong to a sports coupe. A quick glance and you could be forgiven for thinking it was a Mercedes especially with the wing mirrors folded as they do when it is locked shut. This is a really practical family car. It has a cavernous boot that allows for all the family luggage we need to take on a trek to Devon. The only way to beat the traffic, especially on a bank holiday, is to leave as early as possible so feeling like a family of moles, we venture out at 6am and arrive at Paignton for 9am. To my surprise we beat the
estimated time by 10 minutes. For a change I really enjoy the journey. There are no traffic jams, few red traffic lights and the lack of traffic means that I can put the Peugeot through its paces. This is a diesel and so the engine does rattle a bit but I love its gutsiness. Slam it into second gear, floor it and it delivers a smile for me and a tut from my wife… I like the way the dial on the rev counter shows the engine’s progress from right to left; the opposite way to usual. It corners and holds the road well and is pretty economical. There’s auto stop start and a six
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Celebrity article – Sooty Tim Saunders talks to Sooty, who is older than he looks SOOTY, the mischief making, magical bear, is 70 years old this year. He has Harry Corbett, nephew of Harry Ramsden the famous fish and chip shop magnate, to thank for his success. In 1948, while on holiday in Blackpool, Harry Corbett, then a Bradford businessman with an engineering degree, bought a teddy bear glove puppet at the end of Blackpool Pier for 7s 6d – to entertain his children. He initially named it Teddy. But Harry felt that Teddy should have his own identity and so his wife, Marjorie, took some soot from the chimney and blackened Teddy’s ears and nose. The rest is history. Harry and Sooty made their first stage appearance on the BBC’s Talent Night and then became regulars on Saturday Special until 1955. “I was then given my own television show and in 1957, Harry introduced my friend Sweep, the long eared dog who speaks Sweepsqueak.” Sooty may still only whisper but he is never short of words. The BBC was not keen about Harry’s wishes to introduce a girlfriend for Sooty. Newspaper headlines at the time read, “No Sex for Sooty” and “BBC won’t allow girlfriend
for Sooty.” After the Daily Mail backed Harry’s attempts to introduce a female to the line up, Soo – the well-dressed English-speaking Panda, was finally introduced in 1965. Harry’s wife provided Soo’s voice until 1980. “I remember the BBC wanted to replace Harry with a young blonde female presenter and so in 1969 we moved to Thames Television. This became a long running half-an-hour series with ITV who made the programme in colour.” The children’s television show that bears his name has continued in various forms since the 1950s and, according to Guinness World
Records, is the longest-running children’s programme. In 1975, Matthew, Harry’s youngest son (born in 1948 and the same age as Sooty) bought the Sooty company for £20,000. Leaving behind Bungle and Zippy at Rainbow, he took over from his father as Sooty’s new presenter. Harry died in 1989. Over time Sooty’s gang has grown. “In 1990, Matthew introduced a younger, naughtier version of me, called little cousin Scampi, the naughty schoolboy.” Further additions included Butch the bulldog and Miki the Brazilian cat. Sooty’s biggest achievement came in 1998. “I won the British Comedy Award for best children’s programme and it was in this year that Matthew retired and Richard Cadell became my new presenter for my ITV shows.” Further testament to Sooty’s success has been an animated cartoon and the Sooty museum in Shipley, Yorkshire. In June 2008 it was announced that Richard Cadell had bought the rights to Sooty, which had been put up for sale by HIT Entertainment. Time does not stand still for Sooty because he is popular on social media with over 170,000 followers on Facebook as well as having a twitter account. With Richard Cadell, he is busy making Sooty: The Movie and is on tour in 2019.
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A few gift ideas to treat your Mum this Mother’s Day ... HEY guys and welcome to March’s issue of Life ‘n’ Style. March can only mean one thing to me and that is Mother’s Day. Everyone always struggles with what to get but I think it’s more of a thoughtful occasion than one where you have to spend loads of money. So, I decided to put together a little gift guide to help you out with some ideas.
For all occasions I don’t think you can go wrong with a little personalised card from www.moonpig.com. Go through all your fav pics in your phone and create a little album (to make the uploading process a bit easier). You can decide if you want just one pic or create a little collage. You can get next day delivery on these so if you’re a last minute shopper you’ll be ok, you might just pay a little extra for postage.
Has your mum got some empty walls? Then why not try brighten up the home with some smiles and happy memory? You could get a canvas, print or a montage. Check out www.photobox.co.uk
If I’m ever in doubt for my mum for any special occasion, or just simply to say thank you, I can never go wrong with a bottle of champagne. So, what better way than with a personalised bottle either with her name or a photograph on. If you want to spend a little bit more you can always go for a brandy, wine or gin. If you have a look on www.gettingpersonal.co.uk you can take your pick as they have all kinds on offer. Looking for somewhere to take your mum on Mother’s Day? Enjoy an afternoon at Hilton in Liverpool for £30 per person. You get a glass of Prosecco on arrival, live singer and afternoon tea which includes a selection of sandwiches, pastries and scones with clotted cream and jam. For enquiries call 0151 708 4200. I don’t think you can go wrong with a pair of pyjamas and I think you’d struggle to find somewhere better than Matalan. When you weigh up the quality, price and design there’s nowhere that quite compares in my opinion. I love these Ribbed Velvet Short Set for £14.
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Ovarian cancer awareness month CANCER of the ovaries, is one of the most common types of cancer in women. Ovarian cancer mainly affects women who have been through the menopause (usually over the age of 50), but it can sometimes affect younger women. Common symptoms of ovarian cancer include: n Feeling constantly bloated. n A swollen tummy. n Discomfort in your tummy or pelvic area. n Feeling full quickly when eating. n Needing to pee more often than normal. The symptoms aren’t always easy to recognise because they’re similar to those of some more common conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). See your GP if: n You’ve been feeling bloated most days for the last three weeks n You have other symptoms of ovarian cancer that won’t go away n You have a family history of ovarian cancer and are worried you may be at a higher risk of getting it.
It’s unlikely you have cancer, but it’s best to check. Your GP can do some simple tests to see if you might have it. Read more about how ovarian cancer is diagnosed. If you’ve already seen your GP and your symptoms continue or get worse, go back to them and explain this. If you have a family history of ovarian cancer, your GP may refer you to a genetics specialist to discuss the option of genetic
testing to check your ovarian cancer risk. The exact cause of ovarian cancer is unknown. But some things may increase a woman’s risk of getting it, such as: n Being over 50 years of age. n A family history of ovarian or breast cancer – this could mean you’ve inherited genes that increase your cancer risk. n Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – although any increase in cancer risk is likely to be very
small . n Endometriosis – a condition where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb is found outside the womb. n Being overweight. The treatment for ovarian cancer depends on things such as how far the cancer has spread and your general health. The main treatments are: n Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible – this will often involve removing both ovaries, the womb and the tubes connecting them to each other (fallopian tubes). n Chemotherapy (where medicine is used to kill cancer cells) – this is usually used after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells, but is occasionally used before surgery to shrink the cancer. Treatment will aim to cure the cancer whenever possible. If the cancer has spread too far to be cured, the aim is to relieve symptoms and control the cancer for as long as possible. Credit: NHS
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LOWLANDS The West Derby Community Centre 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 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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March ALDER CRICKET CLUB Is seeking new players at all ages and abilities for the coming season. We run 3 Saturday and 1 Sunday senior teams plus juniors from U9’s to U16’s and a disability group We would also welcome anyone interested in Umpiring or keeping score. The Club is based at Alder Sports Club , Alder Road, West Derby, Liverpool L12 2AY. For further details contact Mike Dunn ( Secretary) on 07706 171670. EASTER PRIZE BINGO Broughton Hall School P.T.A.Thursday 28th MARCH 2019 in the McCauley Centre (Broughton Hall’s main school entrance) on Yew Tree Lane L12 9HJ. Doors Open 6.30 p.m. With cash and other fantastic prizes. No unaccompanied children under 16 please. Details on school website if needed: www.broughtonhall.com CAR BOOT SALE Broughton Hall Catholic High School, Yew Tree Lane L12 9HJ. Please use school main entrance. SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2019 - 8am to 12noon. £10 per pitch. Contact - haywardm@ broughtonhall.com ORIEL SINGERS Present Vittoria’s Requiem on Saturday 23rd March 7.30pm at St Anne’s Church, Overbury Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, L7 3HJ Tickets £10 (£8 Concessions) on the door and advanced tickets £8 (£7 Concessions) through Choir members or contact orielsingers@hotmail.com SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD from 7.45 - 10.00. Membership £65/£60
for September to May. ‘Summer season June to August £3 per visit. We warmly welcome anyone with an 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 DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 5th March 2-4 p.m. Admission is £6.50 which includes light refreshments. The band will be parading in the true Mardi Gras style. You are invited to bring your own parasol/umbrella and join in or just come and listen to the music. All welcome. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478. COME AND SING (S.A.T. OR B). AT THE CANTATA CHOIR based in the Metropolitan Cathedral. We rehearse on Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30, and sing a mixture of music, sacred; modern; some a little challenging; in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. You do not need to be religious to join us. Website: cathedral concerts.org.uk LIVERPOOL ORGANIC GARDENERS Tuesday March 19th. The making of RHS Garden, Bridgewater – plans and progress. An Illustrated talk by Janice McGrath and Royston Futter. Come to Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church L18 1LF at 7.30 pm to hear about this exciting new development. Contact 07707742156 or see our website www.loggroup.org.uk PARKINSONS UK Open afternoon at The Brain Charity Centre, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3
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Hall and Childwall Sports and Science Academy. Fully qualified dance teacher/fitness instructor. For more information on days/times and prices, contact Amy on 07507 015 227 or amy_sand1@hotmail. com NEW BALLROOM, LATIN, LATINO AND SEQUENCE Adult 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. NEW BALLROOM, LATIN AND LATINO Adult 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 information OLIVE BANK COMMUNITY CLUB If you are interested in bowls, snooker, pool, art classes, Saturday live entertainment or simply somewhere to enjoy a social drink, give us a try. Olive Bank Community Club, Long Lane, Off Mill Lane, Wavertree, L15 8LT. For further info phone Arthur on 07711 145770 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES Men and women welcome for a enjoyable/active evening with a cuppa Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.50 pm £4. Oakvale United Reform Church Hall, Edge Lane/ Broad Green Road L13 4AD. Contact; Rosemary 0151 281 0317 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Liverpool Branch. Web site http:// www.rscds-
liverpool.org.uk THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Are available to perform concerts for ladies group, WI, etc. Enquiries, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080 SHARED READING GROUP Relax, make new friends and share stories over a cuppa. We read great novels, short stories and poems aloud. Why not come along and join in, or just sit back and listen? We meet at Huyton Library on Thursday mornings, 11:15 - 12:45. Contact info@ thereader.org.uk 0151 7292200 FIBROMATES NORTH WEST Fibromyalgia Support Group meets every month for those suffering from Fibromyalgia and their carers, family and friends. Sharing quality time with people who have the same condition can be therapeutic. Guest speakers provide information on how to manage the pain of Fibromyalgia. Contact Anne 07912 084 549.
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NEW FRIENDS MERSEYSIDE Currently meet at The Old Post Office, School Lane, city centre on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Over 55’s, male and female, who meet up to chat, have a drink and discuss arrangements for weekends away, days out etc. Don’t be lonely, isolated, fed up with your own company, come along and meet us. 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. EXNEX SOCIAL CLUB Meeting every Thursday at The Liverpool pub, James Street, ExNex is aimed at those over 50 for friendship, fun and a great night out. Members enjoy cabaret evenings, quiz nights, dinners, theatre trips, dancing, and much more. Open to guests, so come and find out what ExNex is about and how much fun we have. Please call 07534 157920 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. 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 SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD from 7.45 10.00. Membership £65/£60 for September to June. Summer £3 per visit. We warmly welcome anyone with an 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 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. CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www.coresidents-association.co.uk LITTLE STEPS For preschool children and carers.
Pensionier’s Lunch Club. Sewing Club / Quilters.
St Christopher’s, Lorenzo Drive. Wednesdays 9.45am-11.15am Term time. No waiting list. No lower age limit. Call Sue on 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 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. 0151 726 8934 TUEBROOK HOPE CENTRE, BUCKINGHAM ROAD As a local community led charity we are keen to promote and host a range of health, leisure and social activities for neighbours of all ages. Monday mornings (9.30am): Yoga classes, Tuesday evenings (7-8pm): Tai Chi classes, Wednesday evenings (7-8pm): Drama Group for Adults. Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday (noon-1pm)
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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – Hi pet lovers. This month’s winner is – Elvis – wins a £25 voucher For The Vet Liverpool. To be in with a chance of winning our Pap Your Pets comp please email your pet’s pic and your name, address and phone no. to: complink@ yahoo.com (Subject: Pap your Pets) to reach us by 5th March 2019. ONE PHOTO ONLY PLEASE! This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by The Vet Liverpool, WIN £25 PET VOUCHER Lorenzo Drive, L11 1BQ.
Charley in the bath
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Tilly – playing hide & seek
Grand Master Dolly
Lulu the Frenchie
Fur baby Pumpkin
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Luis the Lab
Humphrey the Springador enjoying his time in the snow
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Cat of the month – Oatie OATIE is about two years old. His owners were moving away so they threw him out on the street. As he wasn’t neutered or used to the streets he got picked on by some of the other cats. He’s safe in rescue now and has been neutered, micro chipped, flea and worm treated and is ready for his new home. He’s timid to start with but will be a friendly boy once he gets the chance to know you. Can you offer Oatie the life he deserves? For adoption enquiries please also contact us on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170. With many, many thanks to The Link for their continued support of our charity in helping us to find homes for stray and abandoned animals in Merseyside. We couldn’t manage without you. Garston Animal Rescue, a small struggling rescue, doing its best
Coco – loves staying in bed
Dog of the month – Ronny to help needy animals from bad situations. Registered charity 701001. Visit us at www.facebook.com/ GarstonAnimalRescue and www. garstonanimalrescue.com Email: info@garstonanimalrescue.com
RONNY is two years old and is a big and beautiful ex-racing greyhound who ADORES meeting people. From the moment he arrived at Dogs Trust, he made sure everyone knew who he was, greeting everybody with the waggiest tail and great big hello! He loves to be made a fuss of, even though he pretends to be an independent boy, almost as much as he likes to get stuck into his dinner.
Ronny gets along well with other dogs, especially other greys. He’ll happily live with another dog, but he does like his own space, and his home comforts now that his racing days are behind him. He can live with children aged about 10, but possibly not small pets, due to his sporting history. Dogs Trust Merseyside - call on 0300 303 0292 8am-8pm Mon-Fri (closed Wed) and 9am-5pm Sat and Sun. www.dogtrustorg.uk
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Sudoku is a highly addictive puzzle game with one rule: Place the number from 1 to 9 in each row, in each column and each 3 x 3 box.
Music Quiz
1. By what name is the rapper Curtis Jackson better known? (a) Dr Dre (b) 50 Cent (c) Jay Z 2. What was Robbie Williams’ first solo No.1 single? Was it: (a) Freedom (b) Let Me Entertain You or (c) Millennium 3. Who had a chart hit in 1999 with “Music to Watch Girls By”? (a) Tony Bennett (b) Frank Sinatra (c) Andy Williams 4. Ian Gillan and David Coverdale were, at different times, the lead singer with which band? (a) Deep Purple (b) ELO (c) Jethro Tull 5. Which band had chart hits in the 60’s with “Make It Easy on Yourself” & “My Ship is Coming In” and a 70’s chart hit with “No Regrets”? (a) Doobie Brothers (b) Righteous Brothers (c) Walker Brothers 6. Complete the name of the Motown band “Junior Walker and the …….”. 7. Frank Sinatra had a No.1 hit in 1966, singing a duet with his daughter (“These Boots Were Made for Walking”). What was his daughter’s name? 8. Which former Eastenders actor shared the vocals with Damon Albarn on Blur’s “Parklife”? 9. Which two David Bowie singles were also the titles of a TV series about a detective who time-travels back to the 70s & 80s? 10. The film “Sex & Drugs and Rock & Roll” is based on the life of which British rock singer (who died in 2000)? (a) Ian Dury (b) Billy Fury (c) Rory Gallagher
Across 1. William the ---------: King of England, 1066-1087 (9) 8. --- Ferdinand: ex-Man Utd defender (3) 9. Bugs -----: cartoon rabbit (5) 11. District of Liverpool, L13 postcode (3,4) 14. Major city in N.S.W., Australia (6) 15. Ordnance survey (1,1) 16. 70’s rock band which included Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman (3) 17. ----book: book used for studying (4) 19. “—Are Family”: 1979 hit single by Sister Sledge (2) 20. Book containing photos, etc. (5) 21. Nickname of Dwight D Eisenhower, U.S. President 195361 (3) 22. Beer (German) (4) 24. Dispose of (3) 26. ----farm: where horses are bred (4) 27. “Doe a ----, a female ----“ (Song: “The Sound of Music”) (4) 30. Gathering (e.g. as held early morning in schools) (8)
Down 1. Word puzzle - you are doing one right now! (9) 2. Greasy, covered with black liquid (4) 3. Enid Blyton character: friend of Big Ears (5) 4. Internet auction site (1,3) 5. “Band on the ---“: 1974 Paul McCartney/Wings single & album (3) 6. “What’s Going –“: 1971 Marvin Gaye album 7. Royal Navy (1,1) 10. 1965 Beatles song: more than 3000 cover versions recorded (9) 12. Proceed furtively (5) 13. ------ Snipes: U.S. film star (6) 15. Strong as an – (2) 17. Containers (sometimes containing ice-cream) (4) 18. Send out (4) 21. Thought, concept (4) 23. European Union (1,1) 25. That is (1,1) 28. Royal Society (1,1) 29. Santa --: state capital of New Mexico, USA (2)
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Music Quiz
1. 50 Cent 2. Millennium 3. Andy Williams 4. Deep Purple 5. The Walker Brothers 6. All Stars 7. Nancy 8. Phil Daniels 9. Life on Mars & Ashes to Ashes 10. Ian Dury
ACROSS 1. Conqueror 8. Rio 9. Bunny 11. Old Swan 14. Sydney 15. OS 16. Yes 17. Text 19. We 20. Album 21. Ike 22. Bier 24. Rid 26. Stud 27. Deer 30. Assembly. DOWN1. Crossword 2. Oily 3. Noddy 4. E Bay 5. Run 6. On 7. RN 10. Yesterday 12. Sneak 13. Wesley 15. Ox 17. Tubs 18. Emit 21. Idea 23. EU 25. IE 28. RS 29. Fe.
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General Knowledge Competition Winners 1.Tom Baker 2. John Gregson 3. 13th 4. Victoria Monument 5. Chester 6. Arsenal v Spurs 7. Chicago 8. Violin 9. Malawi 10. Eden
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A1 TAXIS Brilliant Stoney 7777 move to the top 480 DOWNLOAD OUR APP By Mick Titherington
MANAGER Paddy McBride believes his side are now showing their true credentials with performances that reflect their ability. The New Year has seen a Stoneycroft goal explosion, defeating Finn Harps 6-2, with goals from Jay Kennedy (4) and one apiece from Luke Daley and Alex Kelly. The destruction of Botanic followed with a 10-1 rout, Jay Kennedy with a hat-trick, Joe Daley with a brace, Tom Stewart, Connor O’Dea and Jack Daley all appearing on the score sheet. This set them up nicely for their game against league leaders Marshals Roby. With Stoney lying second, three points behind, the match was set up to be a real tussle for top spot. And so it turned out. Both sides went for it in style. Fast flowing competitive football was the order
of the day with no quarter given or asked. Played in a downpour, the spectacle on display brightened the spectators’ day. In an evenly matched first half hour with half chances created, but not taken, the pace never slackened so it was left to the excellent Luke Daley to break the deadlock with an excellent finish. That’s how it stayed until halftime. Immediately after the break Ben Williams added to his tally to double the Stoney lead. The tackles were flying in and on the 60th minute Ben Williams was brought down in the box and man of the match Luke Daley converted the spot kick to complete the scoring and leapfrog his side into pole position. Meanwhile Stoney Vets continue with their 100 per cent league record, producing fine performances hitting seven and five against MCL and Café D’Arts respectively.
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Alder FC continue good 3G can’t beat the snow form with four wins
By Jim Stanway
THE start of February saw the onset of winter for real and the blanket of snow that carpeted the south of the city unfortunately caused the postponement of South Liverpool’s important Liverpool FA Challenge Cup quarter final against Richmond Raith Rovers. The two inches of snow could not be moved off the surface as it could damage the playing area. Since the opening of the new Jericho Lane complex weekend football has already seen high winds, pouring rain and heavy snow in five weeks – there’s
only thick fog that we’ve not experienced yet! South have had a good January with a flurry of goals – 18 goals in only four matches which have moved the first team away from the relegation zone. Centre forward Cameron Dalton has scored seven goals in those four games – a streak that has resulted in 10 goals in the last seven matches. The most impressive result was the 6-3 win at Ashville with goals from Dalton, Sharif Yusuf, Danny Bulayima and two for the returning Mason Nevitt and one for James Thomas.
By Peter Harrison
AFTER the Christmas break and a free week, the season resumed with a hard fought 2-1 victory against Bankfield. Alex Gofton opened the scoring but soon left the pitch with a head injury. After a Bankfield equaliser the match was evenly balanced until Mick Andrews popped up with the winner 10 minutes from time. An impressive 5-2 victory against Waterloo GSOB saw a rare goal from left back Lee Treble and Antony Riddell among the
goals. A home 3-0 victory against lowly Old Xavs saw the pick of the goals – a screamer from Antony Barnes. This was followed quickly with a 3-0 midweek victory against Custys with Tony Roberts coming off the bench to net. The month of February now sees some tough games subject to the weather, with a return derby against Liverpool Nalgo amongst them. n Pictured is Antony Riddell, in ponytail, in action under the floodlights against Custys.
March’s general knowledge quiz 1. Which “Dr Who” was born in Scotland Road in 1934? 2. Which famous TV/film actor, noted for the “Ealing Comedies” (Genevieve, etc), was born in Wavertree in 1919? 3. In what century was Liverpool Castle built? (a) 12th (b) 13th (c) 14th
4. What now stands on the site of Liverpool Castle? (a) Liver Building (b) Town Hall (c) Queen Victoria Monument 5. Deva was the Roman name for (a) Chester (b) Manchester (c) Warrington? 6. In football, which two teams contest the “North London
derby”? (a) Arsenal-Spurs (b) Chelsea-Fulham (c) West HamQPR 7. Which American city is known as “The Windy City”? (a) Boston (b) Chicago (c) Dallas 8. With which musical instrument was Yehudi Menuhin associated? (a) piano (b) saxophone (c) violin
9. Which African country was previously (until 1964) known as Nyasaland? (a) Malawi (c) Tanzania (c) Zambia 10. Who succeeded Winston Churchill as Prime Minister in 1955? (a) Clement Attlee (b) Anthony Eden (c) Harold Macmillan
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