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A GROUND-BREAKING new conference aimed at changing the care system in England by learning from people of all ages who have experienced it will take place this month. The event hopes to highlight how key decisions are made about the nation’s care system and urge brother Neal. politicians and civil servants to listen more to ordinary people [MXL ½VWX LERH I\TIVMIRGI More than 150 people aged from school they were on the between 15 and 75 are due to court with me,” said proud dad, attend the conference, which will Ken Skupski Snr. “They showed talent at an take place at Liverpool Hope early age and after playing in the University on Friday April 26. back garden with soft balls we %RRI 0SRK½IPH XLI GLMPHVIR´W progressed to the courts.” commissioner for England, said: All those hours of practice paid “In my role I am fortunate to hear off. Together the brothers have directly from a lot of young people scooped several ATP World Tour who are in care or who have titles. recently left. Palmerston has children and “But never before have we also adult beginner coaching sessions heard the voices of such a wide and a full programme of social and spectrum of care experienced competitive tennis. people. Visit www.palmerstonltc.co.uk “This conference gives us a or email palmerstonltc@hotmail. com unique opportunity to learn from
Brothers are just champion LIVERPOOL has many famous sporting stars. Most of them from the world of football. But the city has also produced not one but two top international tennis players. And it all started right here in South Liverpool. Ken Skupski and his younger brother Neal now tour the world picking up trophies and serving aces at some of the tennis’s most prestigious tournaments. &YX XLI] ½VWX WXITTIH SR court at the tender age of four at Palmerston Tennis Club behind Elm Hall Drive in Mossley Hill. “As soon as they came home
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River Festival promises the Earth THE popular River Festival Liverpool returns in June and a huge 23ft replica of the earth will be one of the event highlights. Located in Liverpool Cathedral, the artwork called ‘Gaia’ (meaning XLI TIVWSRM½GEXMSR SJ XLI IEVXL will hang in the Grade I listed building and features accurate and detailed NASA imagery of the Earth. The installation, by renowned British artist Luke Jerram, will be complemented with a sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award-winning composer Dan Jones. Gaia will be open to the public from May 25 – a week before the
free festival takes place on June 1 and 2. The artwork forms part of the ‘Changing Tides’ creative programme, which last year saw the Museum of the Moon installed in the Cathedral attracting 60,000 visitors to the venue in just two weeks. This year’s programme celebrates the port of Liverpool as an arrival and departure base for exemplary culture, music, food and wine from all over earth. Gaia will be in position for four weeks until June 23, and a programme of events and talks will take place under the Earth during its run.
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Jemima and the goblins CHILDREN were warned not to go into Dark Wood because a nasty group of villainous goblins inhabited its sombre glades and rocky outcrops. Many people dismissed the stories as superstitious nonsense but some families still held the old beliefs. New villas with modern conveniences might be springing
up but the ancient woodland remained untouched, a timeless oasis in spreading suburbia. Jemima had heard the stories when she was little but now she dismissed them as scaremongering. Her parents told her not to go into the wood and she obeyed but things had changed.
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Jemima was working in the family business, handling orders from all over the world and organising shipments through the docks. Sundays were spent quietly and, after morning service, she had much-needed time to herself. Jemima decided to explore Dark Wood. It was dusk on a summer’s evening as she strolled with Jasper the dog. She let him off his lead and he disappeared, presumably chasing some creature in the woods. Jasper caught the little man tightly round the ankle. The goblin struggled and managed to escape through a crevice in the rocks. His face was twisted with rage as he planned to destroy Jasper. He was just about to cast a spell when Jemima came into view. Grimacer the goblin watched from his hiding place. He was entranced by the sight of Jemima leading Jasper away. His face was transformed into a look of blissful adoration. Back at the cave, Grimacer described the vision he had encountered. “You’re lying – nobody comes into the woods,” growled Greenteeth. “I agree,” seconded Wrinklecheek. Two others, Hackcough and Wartsqueezer, also questioned Grimacer’s story. All made a pact to bring Jemima back into the wood using magic. It had been a particularly bad week at the docks. Consignments had been mislaid and a shipment destined for Venezuela had ended up in Panama. Jemima sat reading in the study as father dozed in his chair. Some strange force sent her walking
briskly down the road into Dark Wood. “There now, see! Is she not beautiful?” croaked Grimacer. All nodded, eyes moist with love. Jemima was oblivious but shook herself and decided to walk over to her aunt’s house instead. “I want to be her husband,” announced Grimacer. “No – she will be my bride!” exclaimed Wartsqueezer. The other three made similar declarations. There was an unseemly scuffle then Grimacer announced: “Let the lovely stranger choose who will be her husband.” Wrinklecheek was chosen to devise the spell although his magic had been known to misfire. The incantation was chanted over a steaming cauldron.Later Jemima could not remember going to the wood. In a dream-like state she encountered five little men simpering at her. Delighted and charmed, she planted a kiss on each smiling face. The next thing she was looking at five slimy amphibians staring back at her. There were no more goblins in Dark Wood – but plenty of toads. Q Read my next Strange Tale – Bouncing Ben– in the next Link.
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Choosing the right outfit for heading to the gym HEY guys and welcome to my May/June edition of Life ‘n’ Style. I have been a bit of a gym freak lately and got back into a bit of a spinning routine. I used to attend a spinning class 4/5 times a week at David Lloyd in Speke but I drifted from it and had a couple of years break but when I was told about the Suites in Knowsley opening a new studio I was over the moon. They offer hot and cold training sessions – Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, HIIT and silent Disco Spinning – and have a really good timetable and instructors. If you are looking to get in shape for any upcoming holidays then it’s worth downloading The Studio At The Suites app on your phone and have a little nose at the classes and the memberships that are on offer. - XLMRO LEPJ XLI FEXXPI MW LEZMRK ]SYV SYX½XW ready when you are trying to get yourself into XLI K]Q ½XRIWW ^SRI -J ]SY EVI PMOI QI ERH look for any excuse in the world to not go if you’re in one of ‘those’ moods I always thinks it’s best to have a couple of SYX½XW ]SY GER VSXEXI 7S MJ ]SY EVI PSSOMRK for a few little bits then make sure you check out Matalan Souluxe range. They have some really nice designs that are not going to break the bank.
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Free training sessions BEGINNER runners are invited to join free training sessions ahead of this year’s Run For The 96. 8LI ½JXL ERRYEP 6YR *SV 8LI 96 5K is on May 11 in Liverpool’s Stanley Park. The training sessions in %R½IPH 0MZIVTSSP GMX] GIRXVI and Speke are supported by the LFC Foundation, Everton in the Community, Stanley Park CIC, and Liverpool City Council’s Fit For Me programme. The Stanley Park sessions run on Saturday mornings. Meet at the Isla Gladstone Conservatory at 11am. City centre sessions are each Wednesday, 5.30pm to 6pm from
the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in Pembroke Place. The Speke sessions are hosted by NHS Blood and Transplant Running Group, meet on Monday and Thursday from 5pm to 5.45pm. Meet at 14 Estuary Banks, Estuary Commerce Park, Speke. www.btrliverpool.com/965k
New chapter for former library WORK is to begin on a multimillion pound transformation of a former library into a new community centre. The project, backed by a £3.9m grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will see the former Andrew Carnegie Library in Lister Drive, Tuebrook, given a new lease of life. Liverpool City Council, which owns the building and is contributing £500,000 to the
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Homes and gardens WAR was raging but plans were underway for the return of peace and catering for needs of people in a changed world. Liverpool was at the forefront in town planning, initiating huge housing programs in the 1920s and 30s. Unsuitable 19th century dwellings were demolished and people moved to new estates in Norris Green, Dovecot and Huyton. Many of these new homes had amenities unheard of in previous communities – spacious houses with gardens and children’s play areas. This was an era when mass production of cars and other motor vehicles heralded major change. Relatively few people had cars but plans were made for big increases in road use. The Second World War put a stop to most new building but the planning continued. In 1941 Merseyside Civic Society issued a booklet called The Post-War Reconstruction of Liverpool.
Prominent city council member Ernest Shennan laid out plans for the coming era of regeneration. He paid tribute to visionary city engineer John Brodie for creating new roads, starting in Edwardian times when there were very few motors. Alderman Shennan said Mr Brodie “had with great foresight laid the foundations of Liverpool’s ½RI EVXIVMEP VSEHW “He foresaw the need for roads wide enough to carry modern
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road transport and the dual carriageway road which is today the standard type. “He provided us with our great ring road, Queens Drive, which encircles the city. Many of his schemes having now been brought to fruition, we enjoy today the convenience and amenities which they were intended to convey.” The Merseyside Plan issued in 1944 sketched out development aims and aspirations for post war
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Becoming a dementia friendly parish FOLLOWING the overwhelming success of our previous dementia information sessions, St Mary’s Parish, Woolton will be marking Dementia Action Week 2019 with a ‘Free Market Place Event’ on Friday May 24 between 1pm and 4pm at St Mary’s Parish Hall. Vital information and advice will be available from local services including Dementia Action Alliance, Merseycare Trust, Age Concern, Local Solutions, Liverpool Care Homes Partnership, Home-Instead, The Brain Charity, Befriending Services, Churches Together in Woolton, Merseyside Police Community Engagement Team, Morecroft Solicitors, Barclays Bank, Catherine Higgins Law and many more. Professional staff will be
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LEISURE/WHAT’S ON May/June LIVERPOOL RAMBLERS Week of Spring Walks 2019. Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd. We will lead a walk each day. Distances from 4 to 9 miles. Start and end points for all walks accessible by public transport. For full programme and details visit www.liverpoolramblers.org.uk For enquiries ring – 07533 905465 or 07847 667377 or 07989 160191. SOUTH LIVERPOOL ORCHESTRA’S SPRING SPECTACULAR Will take place on Tuesday 14th May at 8pm at St James’ Methodist & United Reformed Church, Church Road South, Woolton, L25 7RJ. Tickets are only ÂŁ4 on the door including a post-concert buffet. Programme includes FaurÊ’s Pavane, Offenbach’s Can Can & Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance No. 4. LIVERPOOL QUIZ LEAGUE Come and join the oldest Quiz League in the country. It’s our 60th anniversary and if you love quizzing, let us know. Individuals/teams of all abilities are welcome to join. We can arrange a friendly over the summer to show you the format. Contact James on 07841018455 or jamesmacgregor84@gmail.com EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP A conďŹ dential support group for families and anyone affected by an Eating Disorder. We meet on the ďŹ rst 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. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting, AGM at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool, L17 1AG Monday, 20th May at 7.45pm in the Smithdown Room. Non-members welcome but cannot vote. Free admission, refreshments included. DVD ďŹ lms of The Liverpool Overhead Railway and Liverpool trams if time permits. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY – MAY MEETING Will meet on Thursday May 9th 2019 at 7.30pm. Mark Entwistle from Sandbach will give a demonstration entitled “Seasonal Anticsâ€?. Meetings are held in St Anthony of Padua Church Hall, Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18. Visitors are welcome for a fee of ÂŁ7.00. THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 13th May 2019 for a talk by Richard Scott entitled “The National Wildower Centreâ€?. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A donation of ÂŁ2.00 is suggested for visitors, who are most welcome to attend. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY – JUNE MEETING
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Meet Thursdays 8 – 10 pm at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD. We welcome all who have an interest in photography from complete beginners to the more experienced. Just turn up at 7.45 or get in touch to say that you’re coming. Check out our website www.slps.co.uk for what’s on. Guest speakers – competitions – members’ presentations – tutorials – occasional ďŹ eld trips. Contact Tim Evans 0151 475 0345 / email membership@slps.co.uk HAYMANS GREEN WOMEN’S CLUB Minerva –7-30pm to 9-30pm each Tuesday, Millennium Centre, West Derby L12 5EA. We are a friendly group of women enjoying a programme of speakers, craft/ quizzes, discussions, days out. New members very welcome, come along & make friends. Contact Sandra Harrison 07759 967906 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 PARKINSONS UK Open afternoon at The Brain Charity Centre, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR to celebrate PARKINSON UK’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY. Join us on
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 ďŹ t, music and dance, baby/toddler yoga, pilates, yoga for adults, choirs.
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Advertise your events in our What’s On section – max 50 words – by emailing liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk away, days out etc. Don’t be lonely, isolated, fed up with your own company, come along and meet us. 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. 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. 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 Saturday 25th May to 03000 030 555 C.A.B. Sunday 2nd June C.A.B. drop-in (10am to 12noon) Tuebrook Hope Centre, Christ We will lead a walk each Church Buckingham day. Distances from 4 to 9 Rd. L13 miles. Start and end points CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre for all walks accessible by Trust, every Saturday public transport. from 9am to 2.30pm (pitch available only For full programme and details visit £7). 2 Daneville Road, www.liverpoolramblers.org.uk L4 9RG. Phone 0151 For enquiries ring 792 8711 CHRIST CHURCH 07533 905465 CENTRE, or 07847 667377 SEDGEMOOR RD. or 07989 160191 Coffee morning in church centre, Tues 10am-12noon. Make new friends or relax
Thursday 11 April from 1.30 to 4pm. Dr Scott, Consultant Neurologist will give a short talk. Free refreshments and information will be available. All welcome. PENNY LANE JAZZ WORKSHOP Meets Thursdays, 7-9PM, Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive, L18 2DD. £10. Led by Liverpool- based saxophonist, Frank Griffith. All instruments and vocalists welcome. Reading music not required as emphasis is on improvisation. See www.facebook/ frankgriffithjazz or email frank@ frankgriffith.co.uk. 07976 313224. LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool-based group who organise regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com 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. 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
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LEISURE/WHAT’S ON 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. co-residents-association.co.uk LITTLE STEPS For preschool children and carers. St Christopher’s, Lorenzo Drive. Wednesdays 9.45am-11.15am Term time. No waiting list. No lower age limit. 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.
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Inappropriate toileting in cats By Jenna Davidson MRCVS The Vet Liverpool THE main reasons why cats may deposit urine or faeces in inappropriately around the house are either associated with medical conditions, marking behaviour for communication or selection of another toileting location due to preference. Medical problems should be ruled out before a behavioural diagnosis can be made. However, a medical problem can contribute to behavioural toilet issues! For example, older cats may struggle to use their litter tray due to joint pain or in cases of dementia. Marking behaviour (rubbing or scratching), although perfectly
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Dog of the month – Bonnie BONNIE is a very bright three year old collie cross, who loves to have her own armchair to snooze on! Sadly her owner’s ill health QIERX LEZMRK XS ½RH &SRRMI E new home, and Dogs Trust are looking for a family with dog experience that will take their time with her. She doesn’t enjoy kennel life and patience is going to be key [MXL &SRRMI [LMPWX WLI ½RHW LIV feet. Bonnie loves to play with balls, and this is a great way to make friends with her. She’s incredibly soppy once she’s got to know you! &SRRMI [SYPH FIRI½X JVSQ a quiet environment, with few visitors, so that she can settle back into a normal routine. She loves her exercise and would probably enjoy an active lifestyle once she’s comfortable ERH GSR½HIRX EKEMR At present, Bonnie is not interested in meeting other dogs,
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Wheel Chair cost over £80 hardly used £20. Argos offers M: 0759 881 6375 Electric lawnmower 6 months old cost £59 sell £30 v.g.c. 3 new rugs one grey 2 patterned cost £95 each sell £40 each v.g.c. T: 0151 521 4113 M: 0771 2725 845 Ladies trainers size 4.1/2 blue and white still in the box brand new £15. M: 07710 549 066 Catter Pillar boots unworn size 5 cost £64 accept £20. M: 07564 833 175 Prestige 50cm duel fuel free standing cooker, electric double oven with gas hob, excellent condition £175. T: 0151 428 8669 Sofa Bed strong metal sofa bed beige cover with cushions, cost £200 sell £50. M: 07888 102 807 Shopping trolley £10. Electric mobile clothes rail 10. 4 wheel rollator £15. T: 0151 254 1930 Crown green bowls size 2.8 very good condition. £30 T: 0151 256 7560 Russell Hobbs steamer 3 tier £25. Never been used. Weight watchers omelet maker £10 never been used. T: 0151 384 9283 Bosch Tassimo vivy 2 red coffee machine incl. 4 packets cappuccino and latte pods new £30. Garden spade good condition £5 M: 0794 134 8003 John Lewis dining chairs solid oak frame grey fabric seat almost new. £20 each.
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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. By what name is Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (born London 1963) better known? 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. The Flowerpot Men! (4,3,3) 9. ---- Madrid: Spanish football team (4) 10. Paddle used for rowing (3) 11. Casks (7) 12. --- Livingstone: ex-Labour MP & Mayor of London (3) 15. --- Farrow: American actress, ex-wife of Woody Allen (3) 16. Greek god of love; statue in Piccadilly Circus (4) 18. Small insects known for their industry (4) 20. City which is home to Aston Villa FC (10) 23. Type of crossword clue (not down!) (6) 24. Northern Ireland (1,1) 25. Inspector General (1,1) 26. Biblical character: brother of Abel (4) /IR 0SEGL ½PQ FEWIH on book by Barry Hines (3) 30. Zest, fervour (5) 31. Ford ------: car produced from 1950 to 1962 (6)
Down ± 1SYRXEMR² ½PQ starring Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhall (9) 2. That is (1,1) 3. Los Angeles (1,1) 4. Bachelor of Law (1,1,1) 5. Inhabitants of Normandy who invaded England in the 11th century (7) 6. Brave, adventurous (6) 7. “A ------ of fresh air” (6) 8. Organ with which we smell and breathe (4) 13. ---- Clapton: singer/guitarist (4) 14. ------ Green: district of Liverpool (6) 17. Air pollution caused by mixture of smoke and fog (4) 19. Expression which refers to one’s state of mind (6) 21. “—This Love?”: 1978 Bob Marley single (2) 22. Morris -----: car produced from 1948 to 1971 (5) 26. Drinking vessel (3) 27. Tree (with silvery-grey bark) (3) 29. --Salvador: country in Central America (2) 30. General Electric (1,1)
This Month’s Quiz Answers – General Knowledge Quiz on page 23 Music Quiz
General Knowledge Competition Winners 1. Madrid 2. Uruguay 3.Prince George 4. William I 5. William Golding 6. Dinky 7. Tap 8. North Carolina 9. Jeremy Irons 10. Jonathan Ross
Crossword Solution ACROSS 1. Bill and Ben 9. Real 10 Oar 11. Barrels 12. Ken 15. Mia 16. Eros 18. Ants 20. Birmingham 23. Across 24 NI 25. IG 26. Cain 28. Kes 30. Gusto 31. Zephyr DOWN 1. Brokeback 2. IE 3. LA 4. LLB 5. Normans 6. Daring 7. Breath 8. Nose 13. Eric 14. Norris 17. Smog 19. Sanity 21. Is 22. Minor 26. Cup 27. Ash 29. El 30. GE
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1. It’s Raining Men 2. The Shoop Shoop Song 3. Bob Dylan 4. George Michael 5. D-Ream 6. Tasmin Archer 7. Coldplay 8. Nancy Sinatra 9. Gabrielle 10. Motor car
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A1 TAXIS Alder FC’s season 7777 form continues ... 480 DOWNLOAD OUR APP By Peter Harrison
AS THE season draws to a close, the team lies second in the league with four league defeats all season. A 3-2 win with a last minute goal against Custys saw Kyle Mulby claim his 14th goal of the season. However, a slow start in the next game against Dock FC saw any title hopes killed as a 2-0 defeat was sealed with both goals WGSVIH MR XLI ½VWX QMRYXIW A hard fought 3-2 victory against Alumini witnessed Danny McNally netting, and Anthony
Riddell and Timmy Naylor both taking their season’s total goals to seven each. Following this, the team excelled in a 6-0 victory against AFC Liverpool Reserves with Taylor Hill netting twice and Sean Davis grabbing a hat-trick. Antony Barnes completed the scoring. With two games remaining, the team are in a battle for second place in the league – the campaign has been a great success, achieved with a relatively small and stable squad.
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It’s the final countdown for ‘Croft By Mick Titherington
THIS period of the season has been both described as ‘the business end’ and in the Sir Alex Ferguson vernacular ‘squeaky bum The last day of the season for Liverpool Sefton women’s time’ and as far as Stoneycroft FC section saw two teams lining up in competition finals with a are concerned they have done chance of bringing home silverware. The W5s topped off their the business without too many record-breaking season by reaching their first competition final squeaks and are on their way to and went toe-to-toe with Northern 2s for a shot at the Division 2 the most successful season in their Cup. The effort was faultless from the first whistle to the last but 108-year history. unfortunately for the girls it wasn’t meant to be. The W3s took Top of the table Stoneycroft their final down to the wire after a scoreless draw meant the over 40s have booked their place game was decided on penalty flicks. After some calm and colMR XLI ½REP MR [LMGL XLI] [MPP lected penalties by the chosen takers it came down to the last play arch rivals St. Ally’s in what flick. Sstalwart Jen Preece stepped up to the spot and proved promises to be a hotly contested why she’d been such a successful captain by slotting the ball affair. calmly into bottom of the goal. Meanwhile despite a slight slip up in the league after a lacklustre performance saw them lose to 1. In which city is this season’s Champions League Final being played? (a) Crofters they soon returned to winning ways in their next game Lisbon (b) Madrid (c) Paris? and remain in pole position to 2. The city of Fray Bentos, from which the brand of corned beef gets its ½RMWL EW GLEQTMSRW name, is located in which country? (a) Argentina (b) Brazil (c) Uruguay? There were no slip ups, 3. Who is third in line to the throne? (a) Prince Andrew (b) Prince Harry however, from the LCFA Premier (c) Prince George? League side as they kept their 4. Who was the English monarch from 1066 to 1087? (a) King Harold 100 per cent record, crushing (b) William I (c) William II? opponents both in the League 5. Who wrote the book “Lord of the Flies”: (a) William Golding (b) and Cup. William Shakespeare (c) William Wordsworth? The Croft steamroller saw them 6. What was the name of the miniature model vehicles manufactured in 0MZIVTSSP F] 1IGGERS 0XH ½VWX MRXVSHYGIH MR XLI W # E 'SVKM F ¾EXXIR EPP FIJSVI XLIQ [MXL WGSVIW LSZIVMRK EFSZI XLI ½ZI KSEP QEVO Dinky (c) Matchbox? 7. Which everyday household implement is known in the U.S as a faucet: with Jay Kennedy in spectacular goal scoring form, hitting an (a) fork (b) hammer (c) tap? EQE^MRK ½ZI LEX XMGOW ERH X[S 8. Which one of the following U.S. states is the most southerly? (a) braces in as many games to put North Carolina (b) South Dakota (c) West Virginia? him not only in the club’s record ;LMGL SRI SJ XLI JSPPS[MRK EGXSVW LEW RSX ETTIEVIH SR 8: MR books but possibly the world’s. Coronation Street? (a) Jeremy Irons (b) Ben Kingsley (c) Ian McKellen? Luke Daley and Josh Quarless 10. Which one of the following has never appeared on TV in Eastenders? (a) Boris Johnson (b) Jonathan Ross (c) David Walliams? have also excelled, boosting the
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club’s goal difference tally. Having disposed of closest rivals Marshals MX [MPP XEOI SRP] E TSMRX JVSQ ½ZI games to seal the championship. ;MXL X[S GYT ½REPW SR XLI horizon one can be forgiven for the club to be putting the champagne on ice. Manager Paddy McBride has been delighted with his team’s performances claiming he “couldn’t have asked for more” and adding “this is a great group of lads who are committed to the team ethos and play for each other. It would be wrong to single out individuals because all have contributed to what has been a really successful season. Hopefully we can add to our LSRSYVW XEPP] F] [MRRMRK SYV ½REP ties. But we cannot take anything for granted”. Club Chair Kenny Morrison was equally glowing in his tributes to the work Paddy and his assistant Danny Lancaster had put in to make it a “momentous period in the club’s history”. There is no doubt that performances this season have been out of this world and longtime supporters of the club will be delighted with the ‘Grand Old Team’ and be thirsty for more as the team progresses. Meanwhile the club is pleased to report that Ben Williams is well on the road to recovery and should be featuring in next season’s line ups.
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