Liverpool Link October 2014 by Liverpool Link

October 2014

By Stephen Guy

Remember the clocks go back on October 26th.

For generations the manor house stood isolated within sight of the river estuary that would bring untold wealth to the area.

Speke Hall was at the end of a forest track leading from the tiny port of Liverpool. There was just one substantial building along the route – Toxteth Chapel. No surfaced roads led in and out of Liverpool until around 1750 when coaches started to regularly serve the town. People used footpaths and bridleways to get around. In Liverpool there were just seven streets – muddy thoroughfares with no pavements – clustered around the castle. Speke Hall is a magnificent survival from Tudor times and reflects the wealth of the families who lived there. Like many isolated houses, it had a moat which harked back to the Middle Ages when marauding barons and Scottish invaders roamed the land. Even smaller farmhouses sometimes had moats which served decorative and practical purposes – harbouring birds and fish which ended up on the table. An 1849 Liverpool guidebook said: “The hall and adjacent estates are the property of Richard Watt but they are in the occupation of Joseph Brereton, a merchant of Liverpool. “A stone bridge with high piers leads to the principal front and the house is entered through a picturesque stone porch. “Two large oak doors open from this porch into an inner court of an oblong form in which two enormous and venerable yew trees still flourish (pictured).

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“The great hall is very lofty. A fine oak wainscoting reaches from the floor to the ceiling. “Here is also a mantelpiece said to have been brought from the king’s palace at Edinburgh after the victory of Flodden Field. “In a deserted room adjoining, in olden times the drawing room, is a magnificent carved oak chimney-piece, representing a pedigree of the Norris family for three generations. “This family were in possession of the property for a long series of years.” Thankfully not much has

changed in the 165 years since this was written. However, the description concludes: “A short distance to the east of the hall is the quiet village of Speke.” Much of Speke village remains but the area has been totally transformed since Victorian times. Less than a century ago the only way to get to Speke Hall was along country lanes. I Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, open 10 am to 5 pm every day, admission free.

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ALL ABOARD AT CALDERSTONES PARK! By Moira Hesketh My husband Peter and I went for a walk in Calderstones Park last Sunday (always a pleasant experience) and stumbled across something we had both completely forgotten about – the miniature railway. This has been open since 1950 and it immediately brought back childhood memories for us both – and purely for nostalgic purposes (and for the purposes of journalistic

research, of course), we gladly accepted the very kind offer of a ride! The railway, located near the Harthill Road entrance to the park, is operated by Merseyside Live Steam and Model Engineering (MLS&ME), who were originally founded in 1943, opening the track at Calderstones in January 1950. Chairman Arthur (also pictured) told us: “We are a small model engineering club whose main aim is to put smiles on the

faces of Liverpool mums, dads and children sometime around or after 2pm on a Sunday (closing around 4pm), all year round. We do this with the help of our miniature railway, which is at the northern end of Calderstones Park. The club has two battery electric locomotives, Harthill and Casper, which are regularly augmented by members' own locos, some of which are live steam.

Rides are free, although donations are very gratefully accepted”. “MLS&ME also meets for maintenance and other social activities on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm in the clubhouse, which is in the middle of our 600 foot track. “New members of all ages are always welcome; just come along on a Sunday or Wednesday.” For more info, go to www.merseysidelivesteam.co.uk

Enjoying the miniature railway are Lee and Joanne Thompson from Aigburth, with children Nate (2) and Zach (4 months)

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TOGETHER FOREVER by Anton Valdemart “Amelia was my greatest love and my greatest challenge,” said The Modeller, his delicate hands gently smoothing his wife’s gown. Dawkins had been wondering what to expect when he was summoned to the grand villa off Lark Lane. Both he and his cousin, The Modeller, shared long careers in the fairground entertainment business. After amassing considerable fortunes they retired and went their separate ways. Now they sat in the opulent drawing room of Stoneleigh House. Birds chirped in the large garden

and the soothing sound of horses’ hooves could be heard in the distance. Amelia stood beautiful and serene, a faint smile on her lips, wearing an immaculate lavender dress and clutching a parasol as if about to take a walk. The Modeller’s cheek almost touched hers: “This is just as she was the day we were engaged,” he said, tear-filled eyes resting on her delicate features. “We were both 21 and just three months later we were married. A year to the day after our wedding she died from influenza. Continued on page 5

To advertise see page TWO “My greatest challenge was capturing the beauty of her complexion. I had to blend and mould the wax many times to achieve the desired effect.” He mournfully beckoned Dawkins to follow him. They went slowly to the morning room, which was airy and simply furnished. Emily sat in an

armchair, her glassy brown eyes staring through the lace curtains in a perpetual, unblinking stare. “Dearest Em was a trial in life but did not present many problems after passing on,” said The Modeller sadly. “Consumption claimed her. The facial features and sallow skin tone

www.liverpoollink.co.uk were relatively easy to recreate.” They moved on to the library where Constance stood holding a leatherbound book. “Connie was my third wife and I mistakenly thought we would be together for the rest of our lives. “She died in a terrible accident two months ago and I

have just completed her likeness.” He choked back tears but quickly recovered himself. The Modeller and Dawkins sat together opposite the effigy, so lifelike it seemed to breathe. The maid brought in tea and The Modeller said quietly: “I have not long to live. My exertions coupled

with emotional stress over the past 10 years have weakened my heart.” The Modeller died a few weeks later and Dawkins inherited Stoneleigh House. There was a strict condition to which he had to agree before accepting the generous bequest.

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The Modeller wrote in the closing paragraph of his will: “In life they gave me love and companionship. “We must remain together forever in the house that we loved.” A sealed envelope

was opened on the day of the funeral. It revealed what could be found in a dressing room cupboard. The self-portrait was perhaps The Modeller’s greatest triumph. His shiny lifelike

hair, moustache and wistful gaze were captured brilliantly. Dawkins placed The Modeller next to Amelia with Emily and Constance on either side. Then he sealed the room forever.

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HALLOWE’EN – THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT!! It’s that time of year again – but Hallowe’en (or Eve of All Hallows) means different things to different people. The early Christian church saw it as a day to celebrate the saints and it was also known as All Saints Day. The Celts celebrated their dead in pagan rituals long

before Christianity made it’s presence felt and, as with so many other festivities, the pagan tradition combined with the church tradition to give the day a flavour all of it’s own. Of course, what would Hallowe’en be without seasonal goodies such as roast chestnuts, toffee apples or, in

Ireland, the traditional barmbrack (fruit bread). Added to these, the growing popularity of American treats such as pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie now makes Hallowe’en a truly multi-cultural affair, with fun for everyone. “Trick or treat” is a recent American import which

arouses mixed feelings but we, of course, have our old customs such as “duckapple” or “apple-bobbing”, which can be great fun for all the family, and every home should have it’s own jacko- lantern, of course – an eerily carved turnip or pumpkin with a candle inside it to complete the ghostly effect. This is believed to be a relic from the Celtic past when every home would light a candle to show the

way home to spirits revisiting the earth for the day so the jack-o-lantern very much symbolises the ancient and modern aspects of this popular festivity. Teenagers love the horror films and fancy-dress parties which have now become so popular and there is another cross-cultural reference here with the United States giving back its influence on a tradition which crossed the Atlantic with the Scots and Irish who voyaged there in

such large numbers in the 19th. century. Many people are surprised to learn, however, that costume parties and trickortreat did not appear until the mid 20th century, even though t h e y h a v e now made Hallowe’en a considerable money-spinner around the globe. So, however you choose to celebrate, we at The Link wish all our readers a very happy and enjoyable Hallowe’en!

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Paranormal night to raise money for Marie Curie Liverpool residents are invited to come along to a Paranormal Night with the UK Shadow Seekers, being held on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care. The Paranormal Night/Ghost Hunt is taking place from 8pm to 3am on Saturday 25th October at The Rotunda Community College, 109 Great Mersey St., Kirkdale, and has been organised by the local fundraising group.

The valuable funds raised on the night will help local Marie Curie Nurses provide free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes. Peter Guest (Chairman), from the Old Swan & Knotty Ash Fundraising Group, said: “We are a new group in the area and this will be our first event so we want to make it a special one. “This is a great opportunity

in the run up to Halloween to explore this historic building under the guidance of The UK Shadow Seekers, who are kindly giving their expertise for free for this event. Tickets are priced at £30 must be booked in advance, and places are strictly limited. For more information about The Paranormal Night with The UK Shadow Seekers, contact Peter Guest on 07832 225408

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FRIENDS OF GARSTON LIBRARY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; History of Liverpool Libraries Thursday 16th October, 7pm, ESLA (Horrocks Avenue) After a scene-setting description of early British library history, John Tiernan will relate the story of the establishment and growth of pub-

lic libraries in Liverpool from 1852. In a period when these much-loved institutions are under increasing pressure and often the threat of

closure, he describes the importance given to libraries by our civic fathers and patrons like Andrew Carnegie. John, who has been Chairman of the Liverpool History Society since 2002, is retired Assistant Director, Liverpool City Libraries, and is an active library historian. Contact: friendsof-garston-library@ hotmail.co.uk

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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF LIVERPOOL OPEN EVENING Soroptimist International of Liverpool are holding an Open Evening at 6.00pm on Wednesday, 8 October 2014, at Aigburth Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, Aigburth Vale L17 0DG, when you will be able to learn more about our organisation, our Club and the projects and events we are involved in. Soroptimist International is an organisation for women, especially those in professions and business, who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimism also offers friendship too. If you wish to attend the Open Evening, or learn more about Soroptimist International of Liverpool, please contact Anne by telephone (07814 564649) or email annegrimes19 @gmail.com More information about Soroptimist International can be found at www.sigbi.org/ liverpool We do hope you can join us!

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JAZZ CONCERT

The Savoy Jazzmen will be giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 7th October between 2-4 p.m. Admission costs ÂŁ5.00 which includes light refreshments. They will be playing tunes by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller.

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Dog of the Month Larry, approx. 2 years old, Lurcher

THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE NEVER KNOWN! by Ian Wignell 1. In ancient Egypt, servants were smeared in honey in order to keep flies away from the pharaoh.

2. Studies have shown that women are more suc-

Larry is a very beautiful boy who is friendly with everyone he meets, his tail wagging all the time. He loves nothing more than going for walks with his carers, and playing games. Larry is very good with other dogs, and has many canine friends at the centre. He would be suited to a home with no other small pets, but could share a home with a larger dog. He can live with children aged 10 and over. If you can give Larry a loving home, please contact Dogs Trust Merseyside on 0151 480 0660 or drop into the centre at Whiston Lane, Liverpool, L36 6HP Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 17,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 19 Rehoming Centres across the UK and one in Dublin For more information about the charity’s work please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk

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cessful on dating websites if they wear red in their profile pictures. 3. The reason why Mickey Mouse wears gloves is so his hands can be seen when

they’re in front of his body. 4. In Switzerland it’s illegal to have only one guinea pig as they’re prone to loneliness

5. Chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident when the chocolate in the cookie didn’t melt properly.

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MARJIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WORTH HER WEIGHT IN GOLD! A weight loss expert from West Derby has struck gold for the exceptional work she does in helping people to lose weight at her local Slimming World groups

every week. Marji who has just opened a new group in The New Belve Youth and Community Sports Centre in Miles Street, Toxteth on Mondays

at 6.30pm runs the West Derby Slimming World groups and in recognition of the excellent support she provides to her members she was one of around 100

To advertise see Slimming World Consultants invited to a special event at Slimming World’s head office. Marji is one of the national slimming organisation’s top performing ‘Gold’ Consultants. The accolade is given to Slimming World Consultants who consistently have 100 or more members in their groups and when the service they provide is so good that members come back week after week because they’re losing weight beautifully and wouldn’t miss their weekly group for anything. It represents the highest level of service in slimming and places Marji in the top five per cent of the organisation’s 3500 Consultants, meaning West Derby is home to some of the best slimming support in the UK. Marji says: “Having strug-

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It’s never been more important that overweight people get caring and compassionate support to make changes to lead healthier lives.” gled with my own weight, I’m passionate about helping people to transform their lives by losing weight and I’m so proud of all of my members. “They’re the ones who make my group the success that they are, with their fabulous commitment and the wonderful support they give each other every week. “They make the group a fun, buzzy place to be and I can safely say I always look forward to going to work. I truly believe I have the best job in the world. “The West Derby groups really put health and weight

loss on the map in Liverpool and, together, they’ve lost an amazing 800 stone so far this year. “It’s never been more important that overweight people get caring and compassionate support to make changes to lead healthier lives.” Marji’s Slimming World Group is held on Mondays at 6.30pm at the New Belve Youth and Community Sport Centre, Miles Street, Liverpool 8. Just go along or call Marji on 07739 167048 for any further information.

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NATHAN’S STORY Would you believe that my eye condition originally started at the age of 5 with a pain in my knee? I was diagnosed with Juvenile Chronic Arthritis. One day at school I couldn’t make out what was being written on the board in front of me, I was very scared and was then diagnosed with Uveitis caused by the inflammation from the back of my eye. I was 17 when things got really bad. I was playing football as I still found it in me to compete and play with those who have full sight. It was something I was very proud of. I knew things were not right – I knew it was serious. That was the last time I ever played football in a fully sighted league. In February this year I was plunged into darkness. I was devastated and felt so isolated. I didn’t want my friends to feel like they had to be my carer so I hid away at home alone. I can’t believe I’ve now got my independence back. Who would have thought that I would be going on a train to Nottingham by myself! Not by myself exactly – I was with Hudson my new best friend. Hudson is my Guide Dog: the reason I am independent again and the reason I am able to be a young man having fun with my friends. Amazing people

like you have changed my life forever, people I have never even met, people I can never thank enough have given me Hudson. Every hour of every day in the UK someone else loses their sight. You can help by donating an hour of your

time to collect during our annual campaign which launches in September. Join us and become an “Hour Hero” by texting Volunteer 84555 or visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/GD W14 Registered charity no. 209617.

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TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE PARTYING HARD IN IBIZA Hey guys, can’t believe its October already! Where has this year gone?? It’ll be Christmas before we know it. I’m slightly behind with the winter wardrobe as I’ve only just got back from Ibiza for the closing parties and what am amazing time I had!!! After losing out on the first trip there after falling ill, I certainly made up for it this time! Feeling quite depressed coming home to this cold weather! So October is all about Halloween in my opinion and with it being on a Friday this year it’s even better so myself and my mum have decided to put a Trick or Treat Night on in Woolton Conservative Club starting at 7 o’clock. There will be food and entertainment so it’s a great place to take the kids. Tickets will be priced at £15 for adults and £5 for children. Well now onto my favourite

fashion picks and for me jeans in general are still an undisputed fashion must-have for every woman’s wardrobe. As a style that tends to rotate far more quickly than other trends, you can dress them up or down, for day or night! So my advice is to up your jean collection this year! My favourite styles are:

The Boyfriend Jean Get comfortable with these slouchy, oversized style jeans. Whether distressed or faded, you can pair them with heels and super girly accessories for the perfect juxtaposition. Looking for a more casual style? Then team this baggier jean with a flat tennis shoe and your favorite cardigan for the perfect daytime look. At the minute I am absolutely loving these Fearne Cotton Boyfriend Cut Ripped Jeans from Very for £29.00. Skinny Jeans Skinnies – this rocking fad is here to stay! If you're feeling on the wild side then select a pair of jeans that have bright or loud print to bring some wanted attention to your legs. Make sure to pair them with a solid, neutral top like a bold Peter Pan style. These Lara Super Skinny Tartan Check Tube Jeans from Boohoo at £20.00.

Or These Anthony Vaccarello X Versus Versace Jeans from Matchesfashion .com at £330 are a perfect example. High-Waisted Jeans A super fun way to style your favourite pair of high-waisted jeans is pairing them with a cute and bright cropped top. Chic and on trend, highwaisted jeans are great teamed with ankle boots or thigh highs. I adore these fab ones from Miss Selfridge and at a bargain price of £34.00 they really are worth every penny.

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By Nic Perrins of the Mersey Gig Guide

When I moved to Liverpool back in 2007, open mic nights served a very positive purpose for local musicians, providing a platform for them to showcase their original material to a receptive crowd, whilst honing the presentation of their act and perfecting their onstage technique. Over the past year, open mic nights have increased massively across the city, with drinks for performers being a popular method of payment. For upcoming talent, these nights are still genuinely relevant - but for our more established acts, it is becoming more and more difficult to find paying gigs, as venues increasingly take the “we’ll pay you in beer” approach. It’s a sad fact that during the recession, the first thing venues had to do was cut their entertainment budget. But if we, as a music-loving city, come together in support of Live Music, surely we can help get things back to where they were? The open mic night needs to regain its credibility as a genuine resource for local musicians, and we, the audience need to be prepared to pay a few quid on the door for a decent night out. We wouldn’t go out for a meal and expect not to pay for it would we? Our live music scene has remained a stable part of Liverpool culture through thick and thin, through good times and bad – so now it’s time for us to stand up and give it one almighty round of applause (after we’ve paid to get in!)

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to be negative, every now and again! by Paul Coshott In my opinion, I thought we had a pretty decent summer. We either had warm, sunny days or rain, but mostly sunny days. Going to the gym on a warm sunny day can be a challenge, especially if you are lifting weights. For most of my years weight training, my training would start before I got to the gym. I would focus on what I was about to do and then think about something that really fired up my motivation. Sometimes I would play motivating music in the car before I got to the gym. Like anything else for me, I have to do my best, otherwise I feel I am just wasting my time and I certainly don't like wasting time. What used to motivate me then doesn't motivate now, so now I have to look at new ways to motivate myself and help me get something out of my workouts. Something I employed within my training sessions over the summer were negative repetitions. Sometimes, before going to the gym, I had to accept

that the workout wasn't going to be a full-on, aggressive workout and at times the sunny days contributed towards my feeling. So when I felt like this, rather than going for the heavier weights, I opted for lighter ones and focused more on the negative part of each repetition. The negative part of the repetition is when you pick up the weight and then slowly take it back to its original position. So, for example, if you were doing a bench press exercise, you would push the weight up until your arms were fully extended and then slowly lower the bar until it gets back to your chest. If you count to 2 on the negative side of the repetition then I think this is enough time and really, in my opinion, that's how a weight should be lifted. If you are used to just picking up a weight and pumping out repetitions then that's fine but by employing this method every now and again, will help you cause shock to the muscles, which is what you want for growth and muscle tone.

When I started lifting weights one of my mentors, Terry Phillips, told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to make muscle, you need to feel muscleâ&#x20AC;?. Other benefits when using negative repetitions is added strength to your tendons, which is beneficial as you want tendon strength to increase as well as muscular strength. Remember also that when building muscle you still need to be within the 6-12 repetition range. Paul Coshott: 07887 868872, www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com

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SHOULD OUR VENUES BE MORE SOCIALLY SAVVY?

This month sees the launch of Merseygigguide.com. The new website promises to be the “go to” resource for all things music-related across Merseyside and the Wirral. If you’re a band or artist, run a venue, offer music services, or are simply a massive local music fan, keep your eye on our facebook page for news of the launch date.

To advertise see page TWO by Nic Perrins of the “It’s really Mersey Gig Guide to us that A number of music venues around Liverpool are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their approach to ‘social responsibility’. The Ethical Glass in Harrington Street for example, gives 5% of its profits to charity and another of Liverpool’s hidden gems, The Brink in Parr Street, is heavily involved with the recovering community, promoting self-help and increasing awareness of all things health and happiness related. The Brink is a dry bar that combines music, the arts, creative events, a menu full of local produce and a very welcoming atmosphere. The result is a very healthy, positive environment, being enjoyed by a wide range of regulars. Events manager at The Brink,

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important everyone, regardless of background or circumstances, has a place to come and feel at home.”

David Barnicle, comments: “By taking alcohol out of the mix, The Brink has become a welcoming and creative space for people from all walks of life. “We work closely with local musicians, artists, poets and performers to host a wide range of events designed to inspire, encourage and bring people together. “It’s really important to us that everyone, regardless of background or circumstances, has a place to come and feel at home.”

There are significant numbers of us who are keen to support this ethical and integrated approach and I for one, am a massive fan. If a venue can support its local people and we in turn can support those venues, then surely everyone’s a winner? Let’s hope this is the way forward.

by Paul Coshott

In my opinion, I thought we had a pretty decent summer. We either had warm, sunny days or rain, but mostly sunny days. Going to the gym on a warm sunny day can be a challenge, especially if you are lifting weights.

For most of my years weight training, my training would start before I got to the gym. I would focus on what I was about to do and then think about something that really fired up my motivation. Sometimes I would play motivating music in the car before I got to the gym. Like anything else for me, I have to do my best, otherwise I feel I am just wasting my time and I certainly don't like wasting time. What used to motivate me then doesn't motivate now, so now I have to look at new ways to motivate myself and help me get something out of my workouts. Something I employed within my training sessions over the summer were negative repetitions. Sometimes, before going to the gym, I had to accept that the workout wasn't going to be a full-on, aggressive workout and at times the sunny days contributed towards my feeling. So when I felt like this, rather than going for the heavier weights, I opted for lighter ones and focused more on the negative part of each repetition. The negative part of the repetition is when you pick up the weight and then slowly take it back to its original position. So, for example, if you were doing a bench press exercise, you would push the weight up until your arms were fully extended and then slowly lower the bar until it gets back to your chest. If you count to 2 on the negative side of the repetition then I think this is enough time and really, in my opinion, that's how a weight should be lifted. If you are used to just picking up a weight and pumping out repetitions then that's fine but by employing this method every now and again, will help you cause shock to the muscles, which is what you want for growth and muscle tone. When I started lifting weights one of my mentors, Terry Phillips, told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to make muscle, you need to feel muscleâ&#x20AC;?. Other benefits when using negative repetitions is added strength to your tendons, which is beneficial as you want tendon strength to increase as well as muscular strength. Remember also that when building muscle you still need to be within the 6-12 repetition range. Paul Coshott: 07887 868872, www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com

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ALI INGLE – GIFTED SINGER SONGWRITER by Ian Wignell It is a really special moment when you hear something that brings you to feel a completely overwhelming warmth in your soul. I experienced that feeling the first time I heard ‘Ribcage’ by Ali Ingle. His vocal prowess took me over like a whirlwind of emotional brilliance and his songwriting ability, for one so young, stuns me. Ali, the middle of five children, grew up in a working class family in Speke and from a young age found solace in his love for music, films and poetry. At the tender age of sixteen, Ali bought his first guitar. Unbeknown to him, it was going to send him on a long and winding musical journey. Ali started like most have, locking himself away from the world in his bedroom, learning to play songs by the likes of Oasis and David Gray and eventually

started to learn his own melodies and put some of his pre-penned lyrics to accompany them. Ali’s first gig was performed in a pub in Warrington. Surrounded by friends and family, he performed a mix of cover songs and some of his own songs. The next few years saw Ali honing his craft as he played open mic nights in the city, perfecting his live performances. 2012 was the year when Ali’s musical jigsaw puzzle really started to fit into place - he released his debut EP ‘The Man and the Monster’ which he recorded at Parr St Studios with the help of two young producers, Tom Longworth and Rich Rurvey, both of whom became great friends and offered their priceless services. The EP was received with great acclaim and attracted great attention which led to Ali being nominated and winning "Male Artist of the Year" at the inaugural Liverpool music awards. Ali’s ability to infuse delightful catchy melodies with such intriguing

heartfelt lyrics makes him a truly outstanding musician and songwriter. Ali’s latest EP ‘A Life Unlike Yours’ is available from most music download outlets and he has also released a FREE collection of songs via his Soundcloud "The Good For Nothing Demos" https://soundcloud.com/aliingle Ali’s live performances are greatly talked about too, his home town gig "Do Robots Dream of Christmas" being described by many reviewers as their "Gig of the Year." Reviews from recent sets as headliner at the uber-cool Hoxton Square Bar in London, and performance at this year's Riba Rocks Festival in Spain, echoed that not only is Ali a stunning live performer but also one of the warmest and most genuine guys around. Ali will be announcing some cool new stuff pretty soon which will see him returning to London, Liverpool and a few gigs in Germany.

REFORMED ALLERTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY CELEBRATES 40th ANNIVERSARY There is a deathly hush around the auditorium. Miss Marple is taking centre stage, leading the audience around the various characters as she pinpoints reasons why they could have carried out the murder. When the super sleuth finally delivers her verdict as to who perpetrated the crime, and why, and the culprit tries to make their escape but runs into the arms of the law, there is a gasp from the theatre. The curtain comes down, loud applause breaks out, the cast take their bows, and another successful play reaches the end of its run. Audiences generally know that these plays by RADS (Reformed Allerton Dramatic Society) - performed for four days twice a year provide local amateur dramatics at its best. The Society, reformed 40 years ago by

Margaret and Ted Shaw, stage plays each year in May and November. During this 40th anniversary celebration year the group performed “And Ever More Shall Be So,” a murder mystery by Norman Robbins, in May and from November 12th-15th will present the farce “Out Of Order,” by Ray Cooney. As usual, the venue is Allerton United Reformed Church Hall, on the corner of Mather Avenue and Booker Avenue, and curtain-up is 7.30pm. Down the years RADS have staged plays from many well-known writers, including Agatha Christie (“A Murder Is Announced”), Noel Coward (“Blithe Spirit”), Arthur Conan Doyle (“The Hound of the Baskervilles”) and J.B. Priestley (“When We Are Married”). The Society, who

meet each Monday for rehearsals in the church hall, has around 15 members. Newcomers would be most wel-

come and anyone interested should contact chairperson Jennie Jones on 0151 724 4420.

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Sandhurst Road L26

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£239,950 Masefield Grove, L16 £249,950 High Street, Woolton L25 REDUCED IN PRICE £890pcm

BE Property Services are delighted to present this four bedroom detached property which is situated in a secluded cul-de-sac The property is beautifully presented and has been tastefully decorated and very well maintained. There are three separate living areas on offer plus a fantastic dining space. The kitchen offers plenty of space for family cooking. The four bedrooms are all immaculate and the master bedroom offers a contemporary en suite. The South West facing garden to the rear is not overlooked and has been thoughtfully landscaped with various seating areas. The front of the property has a large driveway for up to four vehicles and a selection of plants and shrubs. Viewing is essential. For Further information contact BE Property Services -0151 428 1769

Your Move Matthews are delighted to offer for sale this impressive four bedroom detached property. Attractively set within a child safe cul de sac . The property comprises of porch, entrance hall, cloaks WC, spacious lounge leading through to dining room with French doors leading to the conservatory. There is a large fitted breakfast kitchen with build in appliances and an integral door provides access to the attached garage. Master bedroom with en suite shower room and three further bedrooms and family bathroom. There is a delightful rear garden and a front garden with driveway. A beautiful home worthy of an early inspection. Awaiting epc. For further details contact Your Move Matthews, Allerton Road on 0151 733 4911.

Martin & Co are delighted to offer for rent this recently re-furbished three bedroom period property, the property two reception rooms, three good sized bedrooms, main bedroom has en-suite facilities. Early viewing is advisable to secure. For further details contact Martin & Co on 0151 428 6922

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£415pcm

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Victoria Road L13

Alderson Road L15

• 2 bedroom Apartment • Recently refurbished • Close to all local amenities

• Student/ Shared Let • All bills included • Furnished to a high standard

From £595pcm Oak Terrace L6 • Luxury 2 or 3 bed apartments • Furnished to a high standard • En-suite bathrooms

£475 PCM Gloucester Rd L20

• 3 Bed terraced House • Good location DSS Considered

From £115 per week (bills inc)

From £85 PW (Bills Included)

Alpha House L8

Smithdown Road L15

• Student lets • Furnished • All bills & wifi incl.

• Student Lets • Single and Double rooms • All bills & wifi incl.

£300pcm Ludlow Street L4

• House Share in a 3 Bedroom house • Close to Walton Hospital • All bills incl.

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£225,000

£209,950

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MONKS WAY, WOOLTON

HERON COURT, HALEWOOD VILLAGE

Three bedroom detached property Ideal family home in an excellent school catchment area, Double glazing and gas central heating Available with no chain, EPC - E 50%

Four bed detached set in cul de sac En-suite to master bedroom Fitted bedroom furniture Available with no chain EPC - C - 69%

TURNSTONE DRIVE, HALEWOOD VILLAGE

Three bedroom semi detached property Set in a cul de sac position Within walking distance of Woolton Village Detached garage EPC – TBC

£149,950

Detached three bedroom property with conservatory Set in the popular Halewood Village area Garden to front and rear Driveway for off road parking EPC D-61%

NEW

£159,950

4 ROEDEAN CLOSE, WOOLTON

Large 2 Bedroom Apartment En Suite to Master Bedroom Oak Flooring Throughout 2 Secure Parking Spaces EPC - C 70%

£165,000

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SPRINGHILL COURT, ALLERTON

Two bedroom semi detached Bungalow Within walking distance of Woolton Village Cul de sac position Available with no chain EPC - TBC

£179,950

TOLPUDDLE ROAD. WOOLTON

NEW

£199,950

RED

£235,00

£149,900

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KINGSTHORNE PARK, LIVERPOOL 25

HERTFORD CLOSE, HALEWOOD

LYDIATE LANE, LIVERPOOL 25

Detached bungalow set in a cul de sac position Two bedrooms, the master having fitted wardrobes Occupying a corner plot with landscaped garden to the rear. Available with no chain EPC - D 65%

Three bedroom detached property Spacious family accommodation Pleasant cul de sac position Close to excellent transport links Available with no chain EPC - D 67%

Three bedroom detached property Close to Woolton Village Attractive secluded rear garden Double glazed/gas central heating Driveway for off road parking EPC E 48%

£124,950

£105,000

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£149,950

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MATHER AVENUE, ALLERTON

ROSE CLOSE, HALEWOOD

BOUNDARY FARM ROAD, HALEWOOD

Three bedroom mid terraced property In the popular area of Allerton, close to South Parkway train station Family bathroom with separate w.c. Available with no chain EPC C 69%

Three bedroom semi detatched Beautifully presented Kitchen/diner Available with No chain EPC - C 73%

Extended two bedroom property Spacious dining/family area Gardens front and rear Off road parking Viewing recommended EPC C 74%

£85,000

£79,995

£79,950

MILLWOOD ROAD, SPEKE

ALL HALLOWS DRIVE, SPEKE

EARP STREET, LIVERPOOL 19

Well presented three bedroom terraced property Fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms Gardens to rear and off road parking to front Viewing essential EPC - D 64%

Two bedroom property Ideal first time buyers property Downstairs cloakroom Attractive rear garden EPC Rating - D 66%

Two bedroom terraced property Close to Garston train station Double glazing and gas central heating Available with no chain EPC D 56%

£74,950

£64,950

£42,500 (50% share)

RYCOT ROAD, SPEKE

WITHINGTON ROAD, SPEKE

GATESIDE CLOSE, LIVERPOOL 27

Three bedroom Mid terrace Recently refurbished with new carpets throughout Excellent transport links Off Road parking EPC Rating-D-64%

Well presented three bedroom mid terrace Two reception rooms Attractive rear garden Off road parking EPC Rating - C 70%

Two bedroom semi detached bungalow Fitted bedroom furniture Aimed at the over 60's 50% Shared ownership Generous rear garden with open aspect to the rear EPC- D 63%

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Halewood Road, L25

£129,950 Gwydrin Road, Calderstones, L18

£650,000

Whitegates are pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom property which offers practical and well presented living space with neutral décor throughout. Large garden with potential to extend subject to planning. Ideal first time purchase the property comprises; Entrance hall, lounge and kitchen with dining area. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Large rear garden with driveway for off-road parking to front. Double glazed and central heating. Available with no chain. EPC - D 63% For further information contact Whitegates Woolton on 0151 428 1357.

Livingston Drive Sefton Park L17

OIEO £160,000

A most wonderful opportunity has arisen to purchase this beautiful, 2 bedroom, first floor duplex apartment situated in the heart of Sefton Park & is close to Lark Lane with all it's many well-known facilities for dining & enjoying nights out with friends and family. The apartment is also only a short walk from St Michaels Station. Viewings are recommended For further information contact Andrew Louis 0151 330 5350.

Beech Street, Fairfield, L6

Sutton Kersh have been appointed to offer for sale this elegant and beautiful detached family residence situated in the heart of this established and leafy South Liverpool suburb. To the ground floor is a central vestibule entrance leading through into a welcoming reception hall and offering open plan access into an attractive morning room offering access into a WC with space for cloaks, two substantial and beautifully presented reception rooms, open plan extended modern fitted kitchen and dining room. To the first floor there are five well proportioned bedrooms with en-suite facilities to the master, a spacious family bathroom and separate WC. The rear of the property boasts an attractive and well proportioned rear garden. Energy rating E. To view call Sutton Kersh 0151 734 0666.

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Go Direct Lettings are pleased to offer for rent these luxury apartments which are furnished to a high standard. There are 2 and 3 bedroomed apartments available. For further information contact Go Direct Property Letting and Management on 0151 909 3444

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Kingsthorne Park L25

Byron Court L25

Millcroft Road L25

Vale Road L25

Cowper Street L20

Heysmoor Heights L8

-Three bedroom detached property -Modern Bathroom -Cul-de-sac Position -Driveway for Off Road Parking

-Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment -New carpet and decorated throughout -Available Now -Close by to Woolton Village

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Rear Garden -Garage for Storage -Nearby to Local Amenities

-Two Bedroom Character Terrace -Modern Throughout -Rear Garden -Available Now

-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -Local Amenities -Kitchen/Bathroom -Lounge

-Two Bedroom Apartment -Fully Fitted Kitchen -Available Now -£50 Reference FEE!!!!

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£239,950

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£229,995

£200,000

Hale Road L24

Cherrywood Close L26

Sandhurst Road L26

Hillfoot Road L25

Willowherb Close-L26

Baileys Lane L26

-Three Bedroom Detached Property -Original Features Throughout -Extensive Front and Rear Gardens -NO CHAIN

-Five Bedroom Detached Property -Cul-de-sac Position -Modern Throughout -Utility space and downstairs WC

-Four Bedroom Detached Property -Beautifully Presented -Cul-de-sac Position -Conservatory

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Two Reception Rooms -Fully Fitted Kitchen -Gardens to front and back, garage and driveway

-Four Bedroom Detached Property -Spacious and Modern Throughout -Quiet Location -Two Bathrooms and Downstairs WC

-Three Bedroom Detached -Extensive Front and Rear Gardens -Ensuite to Master Bedroom -Conservatory

£189,950 Yew Tree Road L25 -Large Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Modern Throughout -Two Large Reception Rooms -Extensive Rear Gardens

£185,000

£187,750 Rosefield Road L25 -Three Bedroom Extended Property -Modern Throughout -New to the market -Garage

Williston Drive L26

Oakgrange L26

-Three/ Four Bedroom Dormer Bungalow -Large Kitchen/Diner -Two additional Reception Rooms -NO CHAIN

-Two Bedroom Bungalow -Front and Rear Gardens -Fully fitted kitchen and bathroom -Conservatory

-Three Bedroom Detached Property -NO CHAIN -Three good sized bedrooms -Rear Garden

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Detached Garage -Rear Garden Not Overlooked -Viewing Essential

£159,950

£160,000

£169,950

Broadhey Close L25

£169,950

£174,950

£178,000

Grangeside L25

£159,950

£149,950

£139,995

Allerton Road L25

Ireland Road L24

Lower Close L26

Turnstone Drive L26

Elwyn Drive L26

Totnes Avenue L26

-Two Bedroom Character Terrace -Great Location -NO CHAIN -Retains many original features

-Semi Rural Location -Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached -Modern Throughout -Viewing Essential

-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -Loft Conversion used as Hobby Room -Rear Garden Not Overlooked -Additional Reception Room and Bathroom Downstairs

-Three Bedroom Detached Property -Modern Through -Garage -NO CHAIN

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Driveway for two cars -Rear Garden -Family Bathroom

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -NO CHAIN -Detached Garage -Newly Fitted Kitchen

£135,000

£124,995

Grangemeadow Road L25

Trispen Close L26

-Two Bedroom Semi Detached -NO CHAIN -Large Reception Room -Great Location

-Two Bedroom Semi Detached -Loft Conversion -Driveway for Off Road Parking -Rear Garden not Overlooked

Sparrowhawk Close L26 -Two Bedroom End Terrace -Immaculate Throughout -Driveway for Off Road Parking -Viewing Available Now

£121,950

£124,950

£109,950

£104,950

£79,950

£70,950

Ramsons Close L26

Sparrowhawk Close L26

Marsden Road, L26

Dee House L25

Turners Court L25

-Two Bedroom Mid Terrace -Modern Throughout -Kitchen Diner -Under the Stamp Duty

-Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment -Modern Throughout -NO CHAIN -Communal Gardens and Parking

-Recently Renovated -No Chain -Spacious Property

-Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment -Modern Throughout -NO CHAIN -Communal Gardens and Parking

-Overs 55ʼs Development -Beautiful Communal Gardens -Viewings Available Now -24 Hour Security

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£425pcm

£495pcm

3 bed mid terraced property, unfurnished, Good sized reception room, large rear garden.

2 Bed apartment, allocated parking, entry phone system, fully fitted kitchen, The property is presented to a good standard and ideally located for major transport links and local amenities.

L17

L24

£550pcm

L25

£550pcm

2 bed apartment, off road parking, Very Well Presented, Entry Phone system, unfurnished.

£650pcm

L18

£550pcm

2 Bed first floor apartment, Spaious reception room, unfurnished and close to Allerton road.

£550pcm

2 Bed apartment, Allocated parking, en-suite to master bedroom, Fully furnished.

2 Bed apartment, Fully Furnished, Good links to the city centre.

L24

£625pcm

£650pcm

3 Bed town house, fully fitted kitchen, secure parking, Very Well presented.

2 bed end terrace property, New build, large driveway for two cars, Close to the airport, large rear garden and garden maintenance is included in the rent, Early viewing highly recommended.

3 Bed Town house, very well presented, En-suite to master bedroom, Utility and WC to ground floor.

L25

L26

L36

£650pcm

2 Bed end cottage, off road parking, Close to all local amenities, Village location.

£695pcm

3 Bed semi detached town house, off road parking, Garage, Garden, Very well presented.

L18

£995pcm

5 Bed property, Very Well presented, Garden, Fully fitted kitchen.

£475pcm

2 Bed Apartment, Fully fitted kitchen, Well Presented, Close to major transport links.

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L24

£179,995 L25

3 Bed detached property, New build, en suite to master bedroom, landscaped garden and close to local amenities and transport links.

L15

£87, 950 L15

£79,950 L15 3 Bed mid terraced property, enclosed driveway providing off road parking, rear garden.

£149,950

3 Bed semi detached property, two of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, garden to front and rear. The property is ideally located close to local amenities and public transport links.

2 Bed end terrace property, Conveniently located off Picton Road, within easy reach of many local facilities and amenities.

L19

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£85,950 2 Bed mid terraced property, two good size reception rooms to the ground floor, enclosed rear yard and situated in a popular residential location.

£79,950 2 Bed apartment, Parking available, fitted kitchen and a good size and bright lounge.

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Hawkins Street, Kensington EPC Rating D

EPC Rating

• 2 double bed apartment • GCH, DG, Allocated parking • Ensuite shower room • Part furnished, Exc location

Spreyton Close, West Derby ED QUIR E R LAR SIMI – SOLD

Bishop Drive, Whiston

Scotchbarn Lane, Prescot

Redstones, Mill Lane

EPC Rating D

EPC Rating TBC

£795 pcm

£650 pcm

£500 pcm

£550 pcm

NEW!

£650 pcm

Sidney Place, Edge Hill EPC Rating D

£395 pcm • Mid Terraced Property • Through Reception/Dining Room • Two Bedrooms • GCH, DG

Bradbourne Close, West Derby ED QUIR E R LAR SIMI – SOLD

• 3 Bedroom semi. GCH, DG • Ideal location for a student let • Close to the university & hospitals • No Chain

Walney Road, West Derby ED QUIR E R LAR SIMI – SOLD

• 3 Bedroom Bungalow • GCH, DG • Large corner plot • Unfurnished, Viewing Advised

Hemlock Close, West Derby ED QUIR E R LAR SIMI – SOLD

• Top Floor Penthouse Apartment • Two bedrooms • Fitted Kitchen, En suite • Unfurnished, GCH, DG

Milton Avenue, Broadgreen ED QUIR E R LAR SIMI – SOLD

• First Floor Apartment • One Bedroom • Unfurnished, GCH • Communal Gardens

Renville Road, Broadgreen ED QUIR E R LAR SIMI – SOLD

EPC Rating D

EPC Rating C

EPC Rating D

EPC Rating E

£180,000

£99,950

£119,950

£130,000

£144,950

£125,000

• 4 Bedroom Modern detached • Three reception rooms • Conservatory, GCH, DG • Four bedrooms, En-Suite shower

Adcote Road, Knotty Ash D UIRE Q E RR MILA I S – SOLD

• 2 Bedroom Semi Detached • Modern Fitted Kitchen / Patio doors to rear • Family bathroom & w.c, Detached garage • Driveway/ Gardens, Part GCH, & DG, NO CHAIN

Bungalow Lorain, West Derby D UIRE Q E RR MILA I S – SOLD

• 3 Bedroom End town house • Reception/Dining Room • Modern Kitchen, GCH, DG • Gardens / separate garage, NO CHAIN

Capricorn Crescent, Knotty Ash D UIRE Q E RR MILA I S – SOLD

• Detached bungalow • Two reception rooms • Three Bedrooms • Spacious gardens and detached garage

Charnley Drive, Wavertree D UIRE Q E RR MILA I S – SOLD

• 3 bedroom semi detached • 2 reception rooms • Modern kitchen & bathroom • Large driveway and rear garden

Woodhall Road, Old Swan D UIRE Q E RR MILA I S – SOLD

• 3 bedroom end town house • 2 receptions rooms/Gardens front and rear • Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing • NO CHAIN

Alexandra Drive, Aigburth D UIRE Q E RR MILA I S – SOLD

EPC Rating C

EPC Rating F

EPC Rating D

EPC Rating B

EPC Rating D

EPC Rating E

£77,000

£225,000

£102,950

£70,000

£79,950

£64,950

• 3 Bedroom Mid Town House • Reception Room • Modern Dining Kitchen • GCH, DG, Gardens, Off road Parking

• Detached bungalow • Major works required • Possibility of new builds • Large garage, NO CHAIN

• 3 bedroom semi detached • Lounge and dining area • Gas central heating and double glazing • No chain

• Purpose built modern apartment • Two bedrooms • Fitted kitchen • Car parking, GCH, DG

Old Swan Branch: 8-10 East Prescot Road L14 1PW

• Traditional terrace house • Two reception rooms • Three bedrooms • NO CHAIN

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Allerton Lodge, Allerton

EPC Rating D

EPC Rating F

Oakhill Park, Broadgreen EPC Rating C

NEW!

NEW! £325,000

£275,000

• 4 bedroom detached • Extended • Three reception rooms

Glentrees Road, West Derby Village EPC Rating D

• Extensive gardens • Summer house • GCH, DG and Garage

October Drive, Anfield EPC Rating C

Ardrossan Road, Anfield EPC Rating E

New Road, Tuebrook EPC Rating C

• 3 Bed Detached • Through Reception/Dining Room • En-Suite to Master • GCH, DG, Gardens

Frankby Road, Anfield EPC Rating E

• 3 Bed Extended semi detached • GCH, DG, Driveway • Gardens front and rear plus • NO CHAIN

Chilcott Road, Knotty Ash EPC Rating C

£139,950

East Prescot Road, Knotty Ash EPC Rating C

Pennsylvania Road, Tuebrook

• 3 bedroom semi detached • Through Lounge, GCH,DG • In need of modernisation • Gardens & garage, NO CHAIN

• 3 Bed Extended semi-detached • Two reception rooms • GCH, DG, Gardens • NO CHAIN

Coulport Close, Knotty Ash EPC Rating D

£94,950 • Well-presented 2 bedroom cottage • Lounge, breakfast area & kitchen • GCH,DG, Extended, NO CHAIN • £1000 CASHBACK ON COMPLETION

• 3 bed ground floor apt • Large Rec Hall, Kitchen, Reception Room • GCH System and D/Glazing • Shower Room, No chain

Baden Road, Old Swan EPC Rating D

NEW!

NEW! £124,950

Offers in excess of £115,000

• 3 Bedroom end town house • Reception room • GCH, Garden to Rear • Off Road Parking

Pemberton Road, Old Swan EPC Rating E

• 3 Bedroom Mid town house • Front reception room • Rear Reception/diner/kitchen • Rear garden, GCH,DG

Enfield Road, Old Swan EPC Rating E

NEW!

NEW! £104,950

£179,950

• Link detached residence • Two reception, Three bedrooms • GCH, DG, Double Garage • Manicured gardens front and rear

EPC Rating C

£135,000

• 4 Bedroom Semi-detached • Porch / through lounge • En-suite, GCH, DG, extended • NO CHAIN

NEW!

£110,000

• Mature rear and side garden • GCH NO CHAIN • Excellent location

NEW!

Offers Over £142,000

• Traditional semi-detached • Two reception rooms • Additional study, extended • Three bedrooms, GCH,DG

£185,000

• Grade II listed lodge • 1 Reception room • Two bedrooms & Study

NEW!

£145,000

Livingston Drive, Aigburth EPC Rating C

Offers over £92,000 • 2 Bed extended Semi detached • Modern kitchen & bathroom • Large conservatory, GCH, DG • Excellent first time buy or investment

Old Swan Branch: 8-10 East Prescot Road L14 1PW

£89,950

£84,950

• 4 Bed end terraced, GCH, DG • 2 Reception rooms, Kitchen/Diner • Investment opportunity • NO CHAIN

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Floral Wood, L17 Road, L17 Dundonald

£379,995 £750pcm

£299,950 £650pcm

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Four bedroom end executive detached residence nestled a secluded Immaculate terrace, two reception rooms,within breakfast kitchen position surroundedthree by stunning landscaped gardens.bathroom. Internally the with appliances, bedrooms and modern Town accommodation provided is in excellent decorative order. EPC rating E garden, security alarm system. Part Furnished. EPC rating D

Two bedroom apartment. Located within in thisBootle, purposejust builtfour Located on second the newfloor Keep Moat development development the edgecity of Sefton Park. A beautiful only miles from on Liverpool centre, former show property home. 3which bed.will Unfurbe appreciated after an internal inspection. nished. Available from the 15th September. EPC rating B

Ballantrae Road, L18 L12 £450,000 Oakhill Close,

Barncroft Road,£267,950 L26

Barnside Court, L16 £575pcm

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Mackets Lane, £219,950 Wesbury Close,L25 L17 £1,200pcm

Orford Street, L15L18 Wyndcote Road,

Three bed semi detd, will require some modernisation, opportunity to SIMILAR PROPERTIES acquire family home. EPCREQUIRED rating E

Two bed mid terrace property, in Wavertree Conservation Area. Set SIMILAR PROPERTIES out over four floors. EPC REQUIRED rating E

Alexandra Grove, L18 L26 Norbury Avenue,

Highville Road, L16 £149,950 £795pcm

Chatbrook Close, £775pcm Grafton Street, L8 L17 £102,950

Althorp Street, L8 L25 £750pcm £84,950 Meadow Hey Close,

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MeadowLane, Hey Close, £750pcm Linnet L17 L25£725pcm

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Two bed mid terrace, within the popular ‘Bread’ Streets. Well tastefully SIMILARthroughout. PROPERTIES REQUIRED decorated Awaiting EPC

Rudston Road, Rudston Road,L16 L16

Linnet Lane, L14 L17 Northway,

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Addenbrooke Drive, L24 £450pcm £530pcm Alderman Road, L24

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Heathcote L7 £550pcm Ullet Road, Close, L17 £595pcm

Four bed period terrace property. Fully modernised throughout. Offered SIMILAR PROPERTIESEPC REQUIRED furnished/unfurnished. rating D

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Two bed apartment easy walking distance of Sefton Park, Lark Lane, SIMILAR REQUIRED and PrincesPROPERTIES Park. EPC rating D

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Three bed semi detached. Gardening service free of charge! Available SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED immediately. Unfurnd. EPC rating E

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£725pcm £595pcm

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Two bedroom family property, easy access to local amenities. Gardens SIMILAR PROPERTIESEPC REQUIRED front rear. Unfurnished. rating D

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Four bed property, set within a picturesque purpose built development. Provides bright, well proportioned family accommodation set over three floors. SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED This is a beautiful home is worthy of an internal inspection. EPC rating C

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Southwood £850pcm Lance Lane,Road, L15 L17 £184,950

Detd three bed former bungalow. Decorated and presented - rear SIMILAR REQUIRED garden withPROPERTIES patio area. EPC rating E

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North Sudley Road, £850pcm Melbreck Road, L18 L17 £205,000

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Two bed town house.Tastefully decorated. Gardens front/rear. Avail SIMILAR PROPERTIESEPC REQUIRED mid July. Unfurnished. rating C

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School Lane,L18 L25 Edale Road,

£194,950 £264,950

North MountManor Road, Way, L16 L25

£209,950 Meadway, L15 L18 £259,950 Queens Drive,

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Immaculate three bedroom semi detached property, which occupies a prime residential position opposite Four bedroom semi detached, located just off Rose Woolton Golf Course. Internally the accommodation proLane. Internally the well proportioned family vided is in excellent decorative order and has been well accommodation. Mature and established gardens with maintained andofimproved byrear. the present owner. a high degree privacy to EPC rating F Early inspection advised. EPC rating D

Extended and well presented three bedroom semi detached, close to Woolton Village. The property offers well Well proportioned three bed semi detd, which is located proportioned family accommodation which can only be within a highly sought after residential area. Property appreciated after an internal inspection. Early internal inprovides bright spacious family accommodation with the spection recommended the agent. EPC benefit ofisastrongly large rear garden. EPCbyrating E rating D.

Masefield L16 Meadway,Grove, L15

Dunbabin Road, L16 Kings Lynn Drive, L19

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£295,950 Holmleigh Road, Christopher Way, L25 L16 £183,995

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Well proportioned three bedroom semi detached property with garage to rear, will require some updating as reflected in the asking price. A great opportunity not to be missed. No chain. EPC rating E

St Marys Court, L25

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Impressive four bedroom detached property. Attractively set within a child safe cul de sac within this popular purpose built residential development. A beautiful home worthy of an early internal inspection. Awaiting EPC

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Impressive three bedroom period property, which is located in the highly sought after Wavertree Garden SubExtd three bed semi detached, which is located on urbs. The property has recently under gone a Queens Drive within a highly sought after residential comprehensive modernisation program andextended has beentorearea. Accommodation provided has been decorated throughout. Superb mature lawned gar-E provide a well proportioned family home. EPCrear rating den. EPC rating D

Well proportioned three bedroom semi detached, occupying a prime corner position with the benefit of gardens to three sides and generous off road parking. Excellent family accomodation. EPC rating C

£199,950 Lyon Street, L19

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Beautiful three bedroom town house property, set out over three floors, providing substantial accommodation, which has been tastefully decorated and is a credit to Well proportioned three bedroom semi detached. Externally the delightful the garden present owners. rear benefits from anEPC open rating outlook C across playing fields to the

Extd and well presented two bed semi detd, located within a very popular residential area. Accommodation provided is a credit to the present owner and has been Recently refurbished two bedroom mid terrace property, which would extensively and improved. EPC rating E ideally suit first modernised time buyers or alternatively offer an excellent invest-

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Mindale Road, L15

Lance Lane, L15

Springwood Avenue, L19 £115,000

£89,950

Holmleigh Road, L25

Bankfield Close, L12

£174,950

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Well Lane, L25

£174,950

Tarbock Road, L24 £75,000

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Period three bed semi detached, will require some modernisation and updating as reflected in the asking price. No chain. EPC rating E

Impressive three bed town house, which is a credit to the present owners, tastefully decorated and attractively fitted. No Chain Involved. EPC rating C

Purpose built 3 bed self contained 1st floor duplex apartment, currently tenanted producing a rental income of £6,900 per Anum on a short hold tenancy agreement. EPC rating D

Winchester Road, L6

Chestnut Grove, L15 £115,000

Out Lane, L25

Canvey Close, L15

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Attractively presented three bed town house property, which has been well maintained and is in good Well presented and recently modernised Property Three bed extended town house decorative order throughout. provides bright, two bed mid terraced. A delightful propproperty, town garden with block well proportioned family accommodation. EPC rating erty which is worthy of an early internal built workshop to the rear. No D

Well proportioned two bed end town house, located within a popular residential area edge of Childwall. Rare opportunity to acquire a three Well presented three bed semiand detached. Accommodation has been tastefully decorated bed town house which is conveniently Convenient for good local schools and improved. Generous rear garden. EPC rating F located close to Woolton Village. shopping facilities on Allerton Road. Re-

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Impressive four bed detached, located at the head of a secure cul de sac, providing bright, well proportioned family accommodation. EPC rating D

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Well proportioned three bed mid terrace, providing excellent family accommodation. recently refurbished. No chain. EPC rating E

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Extended two bed mid terrace property, offering bright well planned accommodation which has been modernised and improved. Decked courtyard providing an attractive outside space. EPC rating E

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What’s On Section OCTOBER/NOVEMBER AGE CONCERN - Join us at a FREE event for over 50's. We are holding for our IT’s All About Money project (funded by Comic Relief and delivered by Liverpool Central CAB and North Liverpool CAB) on Wednesday 1st October – International Day of Older People. The event is taking place at the prestigious 30 James Street: Home of the Titanic Hotel between 11.00am – 3.30pm. Free refreshments, online demos and much more! CHRISTMAS LINE DANCE DAY St Georges Hall on Sunday 23rd November 1.00pm to 6.00pm. £7.00 pay on the door only. Donations made to The British Heart Foundation. 0151 475 0081 CHRISTMAS FAIR Will be held at ALL HALLOWS CENTRE, at the junction of Allerton and Harthill Roads L18 6JJ, on SATURDAY 29th NOVEMBER from 11am to 3pm. Father Christmas has promised to attend from 12 to 2pm. Please bring this notice for a FREE cup of tea/coffee. FRIENDS OF GARSTON LIBRARY Thursday 16th Oct, 7pm, ESLA (Horrocks Avenue) Contact friends-of-garstonlibrary@hotmail.co.uk History of Liverpool Libraries. After a scene-setting description of early British library history, John Tiernan will relate the story of the establishment and growth of public libraries in Liverpool from 1852. In a period when these muchloved institutions are under increasing pressure and often the threat of closure, he describes the importance given to libraries by our civic fathers and patrons like Andrew Carnegie. John, who has been Chairman of the Liverpool History Society since 2002, is retired Assistant Director, Liverpool City Libraries, and is an active library historian. FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 13th October 2014 when Gordon Yates will show a film "Land of Ice and Fire". Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, entrance off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2.00 is made for visitors, who are most welcome. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday 9th October 2014 for a demonstration by Dawn Weaver from Chester entitled - Sources of Inspiration. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, in Olivedale Road. L18 1DW. Doors open at 7.30pm, demonstration at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5.00. GRANT LADIES BOWLING CLUB (WAVERTREE) Are looking for new members-beginners welcomed. For more information please call 0151 733 1134. HALLOWEEN PARTY At Woolton Conservative club 7pm on Friday 31st October. Adults £15 and Children £5. Disco, Games, Prizes. There will be hot food, Sausage and chips for children and Fish and Chips for Adults. Call Lynne on 07901 000014. INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10.00am to 1.00pm. We are tackling the issues of loneliness and exclusion in the local area, so why not meet up with us for coffee and put your ideas and suggestions forward for what activities you would like us to provide for the group. Contact Janet on 0151 558 0845 or email info@includeme-org.org JAZZ CONCERT: The Savoy Jazzmen will be giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 7th October between 2-4 p.m. Admission costs £5.00 which includes light refreshments. They will be playing tunes by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller. LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wed. 15th. October 2014 lecture: THE BRITISH PORTRAIT: Hogarth to Hockney By Vivian Heffernan. Vivian is an artist and OU lecturer. This lecture covers 300 years of British Portraiture. Meetings held at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Rd., Liverpool L19. Cost £5 but Tea, coffee and parking are free. All welcome THE MIKADO – Liverpool Welsh Choral Saturday 18th October. Come and join us for this colourful, humorous concert edition of Gilbert and Sullivan's masterpiece THE

MIKADO. Be transported to the magical land of Titipu to meet Nanki-Poo, Yum Yum and Pooh-Bah and hear all the old favourites including Three Little Maids from School, Willow-Tit-Willow and The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring. All this in the beautiful surroundings of Hope University's Cornerstone Concert Hall in Shaw Street, opposite the Collegiate. Parking outside or in the Q-Park across the road. All tickets £12.50. Phone 0151 652 6374 or email mavis@lwcu.freeserve.co.uk PEACEPOOL If you’d enjoy some inner-peace and mental-relaxation come to a video event. Find out about a natural way to feel good, at the Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, L3 5QB (near Lime St. Station). Saturday 11th October 2014, 2.30pm–4.30pm. Free admission, refreshments and parking. Not for profit. www.peacepool.blogspot.com Tel 08453 873387. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL of LIVERPOOL OPEN EVENING On Wed 8 October 2014, 6.00 p.m. at Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale L17 0DG, when you will be able to learn more about our organisation. Soroptimist International is an organisation for women, especially those in professions and business, who work to improve the lives of women and girls. If you wish to attend the Open Evening or learn more about Soroptimist International of Liverpool, please contact Anne by telephone 07814 564649 or email annegrimes19@gmail.com More information about Soroptimist International www.sigbi.org/liverpool WAVERTREE SOCIETY Annual General Meeting on Sunday 19th October. If you would like further information about our activities, or wish to communicate with the Society for any other reason, please use the address info@wavertreesociety.org WOOLTON SOCIETY October's talk from The Woolton Society will be given by Dr Donna Jackson, who is a former secretary of The Beatles Fan Club. Her topic will be "I Believe in Yesterday, Modern Heritage & The Beatles". This will be on Wednesday 15th October, at 7.30pm in the Village Club, Woolton Village. Talks are free to attend, & open to non-members of the Woolton Society as well as members. REGULAR EVENTS 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 for further information. BADMINTON CLUB Lady members wanted. Would you like to play badminton and enjoy a social Wednesday afternoon between 2-4.30pm? All levels welcome. At All Hallows Church Hall. Please phone 0151 724 4969 or 07779 210204 BREATHE EASY The meeting in May is on Monday 19th having been changed from 4th Monday because of Bank Holiday and the speaker will be talking about COPD. After May the group will not be meeting at Bridge Chapel until the 4th Monday in September, i.e. 22nd, after which we shall revert to the 4th Monday of every month with the exception of December. CALDERFIELD BOWLS CLUB Halfway House, Woolton Road, off Queens Drive, are looking for bowlers to play in league teams. Ladies and gentlemen of all ages are all very welcome at our warm and friendly club. Please contact Bob Tipper on 07818 214704 or email bobtipperaph@hotmail.co.uk CAN YOU SING A LITTLE, CAN YOU DANCE A LITTLE? Mature ladies wanted for Variety Group. Telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080 CHILDREN'S TAP AND BALLET CLASS Held at Childwall Valley Methodist Church Hall, Score Lane, L16 5EG. Saturdays Tap 12.30-12.45pm (£2 per class) Ballet 12.451.30pm (£5 per class). Ages 4+ children can work towards exams with an experienced, qualified teacher. Contact Amy: 07507 015227 amy_sand1@hotmail.com CROCHET AND KNITTING Come and learn or if you are expert then help others. Every Tuesday, 11am until 1pm. Long Lane Church (off Mill Lane,

Wavertree) - Refreshments provided. For more info call Helen (07837 711178). Or if you enjoy a spot of gardening then we could do with a little help. COMPANY OF FOOLS Are a community-based theatre company with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration. If you are over 18, with a passion for theatre, come and join us. We are based in The Theatre, Gateacre School, Tuesdays 79pm. Currently working on our next production which will be an interactive event. For more information call Nic on 07522 472530. DANCE AFTERNOON A chance to get together with others and dance ballroom, sequence and the odd latin dance. Also, tuition in one sequence dance takes place. Come along and enjoy the company of around 40 other dancers! Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits provided free. Mondays at: Woolton Conservative Club, Belle Vale Road, Liverpool L25 2PY. 1pm3.45pm Admission £3 EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall. Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our friendly club. Either a player or a beginner - all welcome. Just come along or contact Norma Williams (0151 727 6438) ETON BOWLING CLUB The oldest bowling club in Liverpool. Fancy bowling? Come and join us! We are non-league but play friendlies with local clubs as well as holding Club Mains. Our green is open 7 days a week from March to October at The Halfway House, Woolton Road. EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack System focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance. Suitable for all abilities. Mondays 1.30–2.30pm, All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU; Thursdays, 7-9pm, TA Centre (opposite Tesco’s), Mather Ave, L18 6HF. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 3 at the Mackets Education Centre or Halewood Academy (also at local libraries), just 3 hours a week. Small and informal groups. Course consists of email, word processing and internet. A basic knowledge of computers is preferred but not essential. Please call Cathy on 443 2052 or Doug on 07925 369899 FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549 for further details FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2-30pm. We have interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 428 5630 or 0151 226 1984. LADIES 50+ KEEP FIT 50+ keep fit sessions K.F.A. teacher, Linksvies, 102 Vale Road on Mondays, 7.30-8.30pm. £2 per session. All welcome 0151 475 0542 LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP The group meet on a Wednesday 11 – 12:30 at The Lee Valley Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2PR. It is free to come along, we have a mixture of very experienced knitters and people wanting to learn. It’s not just knitting we also do crochet, quilting and other activities. Contact Laura 07794 119379. LINE DANCING – St MARKS CHURCH Tuesdays 12.45 to 2.45pm Small friendly classes £3 includes tea and biscuits. Join us at St Marks Church Hall, Hartsbourne Ave, L25 2SB. Accessible on bus routes 79 & 14 via Childwall Valley Rd (Sylvia 0151 722 6653). LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Meet at Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton, nr Widnes, every Wed. from 7pm. Monthly meetings held at the Friends Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre, every third Friday between September-May. Membership is £15 per

year for adults, £5 for juniors 14-17 yrs. Contact Secretary: ggastro@liverpool.ac.uk. LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB Meets on the last Friday of the month at 7 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE. Doors open 7pm. The club is for all levels of play. For further details see our website at liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk or phone 07931 553829. Free lessons also available. LIVERPOOL BRIDGE CLUB 7a Croxteth Road, L8 3SE. Monday afternoons – beginners and improvers; Monday and Wednesday evenings – experienced players; taster session for beginners, 11 September; beginners 10-week course, 18 September. For more details please ring (0151) 727 2140 LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK/COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Has been running in Liverpool for 60. A friendly club, teaching a mixture of folk/country dance styles, American squares and Pride and Prejudice styles. No need to bring a partner. Tuesdays 8 -10pm at the Scout Hall, Gorsedale Rd, off Dovedale Rd, L18 5EP. Tel 427 1907 LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB All ages and levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. It’s very relaxed, membership is free, no charges for attending. All levels from beginners to advanced and native speakers are welcome. Tuesdays from 6-8pm and are now held at Costa Coffee in Liverpool One (opposite Debenhams). M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at Linkside, Vale Rd. Woolton on a Tuesday afternoon from 2.00 till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome. MAKING MUSIC FOR FUN The Liverpool String Orchestra warmly welcomes new players to enjoy making music at the Unitarian Church Hall, Ullet Rd., on Monday evenings at 7.15. No auditions needed, just come along and play! Further info 07979 411488 and www.liverpoolstringorchestra.co.uk NEW FRIENDS MERSEYSIDE If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends then come and join us. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm upstairs in the Blacklers Rooms, over Tess Rileys bar, Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool. For further information call Heather on 0151 549 2126 OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS AND LINE DANCING CLASS Aigburth Community Church Hall, Dundonald Road, L17 0AE. Keep Fit class for ages 50+ Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am with inspiring standing/chair-based exercises. Beginners Line Dancing class with simple, fun routines Fridays 9.30-10.30am. Classes £3. Contact Amy: 07507 015227; amy_sand1@hotmail.com PARKINSONS UK Meets regularly at The Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, L19 4XR. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Tel.0844 225 3654. Patients and/or carers most welcome. Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join us. RADS – REFORMED ALLERTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY Is on the lookout for new talent (over 18). If you are interested in any aspect of amateur dramatics, please contact us: www.allertonrads.co.uk or write to RADS c/o. Allerton United Reformed Church, Mather Ave, L18 7HD. We meet most Mondays in the church hall. No fees. ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Roy Castle FagEnds Stop Smoking Support Groups. Held weekly: South Liverpool Treatment Centre, Monday 9am-10am. Garston Library, Monday 2pm-3.15pm. Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre, Monday 4.15pm-6pm or Wednesday 1pm3.15pm. Allerton Library, Tuesday 4pm5.15pm. No appointment necessary, free practical support and advice and access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Champix or Zyban. Freephone 0800 195 2131 for further information. SPRINGWOOD PENSIONERS BOWLING CLUB Requires males over 55 for our bowls club, learners or bowlers welcome. We play Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Garston Park, L19. Learners can be taught at times to suit them, bowls supplied. Phone Eddie Crook (0151 384 7382) or Les Graves (0151 486 3625) SEFTON PARK BOWLING CLUB is looking for new members. Based in Sefton Park, we have various competitions starting from Easter to October. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons,

Wednesday and Friday Evenings, and most weekends. Learners & experts, singles & couples are all welcome to come and play in the great outdoors. Postcode L17 7DG. Contact Gregg Watson on 0151 222 2964 SEWERS AND KNITTERS WANTED Project Linus (projectlinusuk.org.uk) makes quilts/blankets for local children who are ill or in distressing situations. We welcome handmade items for all ages, we can provide fabric/wool if required and will arrange collection. If you can help, please contact caroline.fogell@yahoo.co.uk ST BARNABAS CHURCH Penny Lane weekly coffee mornings; Tuesday 10.30–12 noon. Sudley House, L18 open daily 10 am–5 pm. Free entry Mossley Hill Rd Liverpool www.liverpoolmuseums .org.uk Tel. 0151 478 4178 TABLE SALE Sudley Area Residents Association. Held 3rd Sat. of the month (except Dec and April-Easter) at 10am at SARA Hall, Rundle Rd, Aigburth. For table bookings (£7) call 0151 726 0805 THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed. in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For info 0151 726 8934 TICKET TO READ Ticket To Read, Woolton's FREE community library is at The Simon Peter Centre on Church Road, Woolton Village on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1.30 to 3.30pm. It is also at the Linksview Centre on alternate Thursdays from 1.00 to 3.00 TOTS & CO Is a carer and toddler group who meet every Tuesday (9.30-11.30am) and Wednesday (1.30-3pm) during term time in the Allerton United Reformed Church on Mather Avenue, Liverpool 18. We are a drop-in play group and everyone is welcome. We charge £1 per adult and child (or children) and light refreshments are included. WILLIAMSON TUNNELS HERITAGE CENTRE Summer hours (Tours, Cafe, Charity Shop) Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Learn about eccentric Joseph Williamson and his mysterious tunnels. Guided tours (approx 45 mins). Adult £4.50, Concession £4.00, Child £3.00. We welcome volunteers for various roles, please contact us. Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stableyard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3EE. Enquiries@williamsontunnels.co.uk (0151 709 6868) WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY Do you need a speaker for your group? If so then contact Gaynor Lanceley Solicitors at Paul Crowley & Co (West Derby) 0151 226 2020 WOOLTON'S FREE COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Simon Peter Centre on Church Road, Mondays & Wednesdays, 1.30 to 4.30pm. Also at Linksview Community Centre on alternate Thursdays 1.00 to 3.00pm. Come along and support this free book service. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE CHILDWALL We are a small but friendly group who meet every first Thursday of the month (7.15pm) at Christ the King Parish Club, Score Lane, L16. New members most welcome! For information contact 07938 166797 or email wichildwall@gmail.com YOGA CLASSES At Garston Park Church Hall, Island Road, 10-12am and 7-9pm. All welcome. Relaxation, postures and some meditation. Ring June for more information - (0151) 486 3874 APPEALS BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Electrical Items Wanted! British Heart Foundation ,509 West Derby Road, Tuebrook, L6 4BW. Please donate any good quality electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart and circulatory disease. We can collect. Fridges, Freezers, Washing Machines, Dryers, dishwashers, Ovens, TVs, Hi-Fis. For Free collection call 0844 499 4173 NUGENT CARE APPEAL FOR DONATIONS Nugent Care, providing support to over 7000 adults and children each year is urging people to Donate - in particular women’s clothing, bric-a-brac, shoes, handbags, to their charity shop on Allerton Road, L18. To donate, please contact: JEANNETTE on 0151 737 2951 or drop in to: Nugent Care Charity Shop, 73 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DH.

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498 4721 Mini Electric Cooker/ Oven grill two hot plates white Beko £50 O.N.O. T: 0151 228 5396 George Foreman family size grill offers T: 0151 228 0755 Foldaway bed no mattress, armchairs £15 each coffee table £5 4 garden chairs £5 not text please 07548179042 Boiler Suits navy new 40” chest cotton polyester £4 each T: 0151 228 2421 Garden aerator push type £10 White limestone rocks suit rockery any reasonable offer T: 0151 228 1498 Snooker table 60” x 33” folding including snooker & pool balls plus cues £25 buyer collects T: 0151 256 7929 Man’s Lakeland black leather coat, good condition 42” paid £150 sell for £40 T: 0151 421 0110

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lished in the next months issue. 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.

Across 1. Liverpool striker who played in 1966 World Cup Final (5,4) 9. “Liverpool Echo -----“: riverside confe ence and concert venue (5) 10. Lads (4) 11. British commercial TV station 1955-81 (1,1,1) 12. Rolls Royce (1,1) 13. Cheshire town (population approx 190,000) approx. 15 miles from Liverpool (10) 17. 1968 Lindsay Anderson film starring Malcolm McDowell and Arthur Lowe (2) 18. National Hunt (1,1) 19. Lieutenant (abbrev.) (2) 20. Old English (abbrev.) (1,1) 21. Paramilitary organisation in Nazi Germany (1,1) 22. South-East (1,1) 23. Orange-coloured vegetables (7) 26. George ------: author (Animal Farm, 1984, etc.) (6) 27. That is (1,1) 28. 1963 Grand National winner (or Roberto -----: ex-Argentine footballer) (5) 30. Person in charge (4) 31. “—Soft”: 1974 Top 10 hit by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel (2)

Across: 1.Hemingway 9. Onyx 10. Rode 11. St 12. Poodle 14 PES 16. Owl 17 LN 18 Irks 20. Test 22 IE 23. Loo 24. Abstain 27. DA 28. Le 29. TKO 30. Ken 31. Sailing 34. AC 35. Den 36. Pine Down: 1. Hospitals 2. Enter 3. My 4. IX 5. Grow 6. Woolton 7. Add 8. Yells 12. PO 13. Entrance 15. Skis 19. Settle 21. EO 23. Lion 25. Bea 26. Akin 27. Dean 32. ID 33. GP

1. Centaur 2. Head 3. Jeremy Irons 4. Tennyson 5. Sierra Leone 6. Lusitania 7. One million 8. Buenos Aires 9. Uruguay 10. Chile

1. Billy Paul 2. 1994 3. Parachutes 4. Franz Ferdinand 5. Destiny’s Child 6. Mambo No.5 7. Boney M 8. Randy 9. Jay-Z 10. Nat King Cole

Down 1. Everton defender who played in 1966 World Cup Final (3,6) 2. Word which signifies an alternative (2) 3. “Top ----“: TV series featuring Jeremy Clarkson (4) 4. Door by which one enters (8) 5. ----Shankar (musician) or ----Shastri (cricketer) (4) 6. “—40”: Birmingham reggae band who had No.1 hit in ‘83 with Red Red Wine (2) 7. Lord -----: British Prime Minister 1770-82 (5) 8. Beginner: also, Greek mythological cha acter married to Cretheus (4) 14. Before and ----- (5) 15. Great North East Railway (1,1,1,1) 16. Scottish loch which is said to be the home of a monster! (4) 20. Airport approx. 8 miles south of Paris city centre (4) 21. What water becomes when boiled (5) 24. Beers (4) 25. Working late: burning the midnight --- (3) 29. “Catch Bull – Four”: 1972 Cat Stevens album (2)

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1. By what name is the 1960s singer Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien better known? (a) Cilla Black (b) Sandie Shaw (c) Dusty Springfield? 2. By what name is Dylan Kwabena Mills (born London, 1985) better known? (a) Dizzee Rascal (b) Kenzie (c) Tinie Tempah? 3. Which Robbie Williams song contains the line “Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough”? (a) Let Me Entertain You (b) Millennium (c) Rock DJ? 4. The classic 70s line-up of which band consisted of Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford? (a) Black Sabbath (b) Deep Purple (c) Yes? 5. Which one of the following icons was born in Tupelo (Mississipi)? (a) Bob Dylan b) Jimi Hendrix (c) Elvis Presley? 6. Tupelo Honey was a 1971 album by (a) Marvin Gaye (b) Van Morrison or (c) The Rolling Stones? 7. Who once said: “Somebody has to be me, so it might as well be me”? (a) Liam Gallagher (b) Morrissey (c) Shaun Ryder? 8. The world’s highest-selling album (of all time) by a solo female singer was recorded by: (a) Whitney Houston (b) Madonna (c) Dolly Parton? 9. “Bluegrass” is a form of which one of the following musical genres: (a) country (b) jazz or (c) reggae? 10. What sort of instrument is a mandolin? (a) percussion (b) string (c) woodwind?

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CHARITY BEGINS….ON A HOCKEY PITCH by Bill Chambers In preparation for the new season, local hockey club Liverpool Sefton’s 5 women’s and 4 men’s teams are involved in a frantic pre-season programme as well as recruiting new players. First came the Help the Heroes hockey tournament organised by Carl Woods of West Derby.

A Help the Heroes team of 26 players from 18 national clubs played against local clubs Liverpool Sefton, West Derby, Northern and Formby aiming to raise £30,000 for the charity. On another weekend Cancer Research UK was supported by the annual Norman Todd Memorial Tournament at Southport Hockey Club. Local women’s and men’s teams from Southport,

Liverpool Sefton and Northern played in a tournament celebrating the life of Norman Todd, a member of Southport for over 50 years. Three weeks before the season started over 100 Sefton players and coaches attended the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th team training at Liverpool College, Wyncote and ESLA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Here they were joined by over 20 new players recruited as part of the Returners to Hockey programme funded by England Hockey and Sportivate. And, finally, to ensure a steady supply of umpires Liverpool Sefton trained 12 new adult and junior umpires just before the start of the season. Anyone wanting more information please email chambew@hope.ac.uk

CROFT ENJOY THEIR HOME COMFORTS by Peter Harrison

After a rocky couple of weeks on the road Stoneycroft FC kicked off their home fixtures with a resounding 3-1 win against near neighbours ROMA to take all three points in a competent display. Having lacked discipline and focus on their travels, the return to Maiden Lane brought with it a determination and desire and a much more organised performance. Playing the controversial three at the back system with a defensive midfielder lying deep just in front of them, the defence

looked more compact and were able to efficiently and comfortably deal with the visitors’ attacks. Indeed, only a penalty denied Croft their first clean sheet for some considerable time. But with Brian Porter restored to defence, the impressive new signing Curtis Martins and man of the match Liam Currie in mean mood at the back, Adam Boaks doing a sterling job as that defensive midfielder, there was a solidity not seen at away games. And in Joe Mogale and Callum Walker out wide there is real potential.

ALDER FC – VETS’ SUMMER TRIUMPH by Peter Harrison In their first venture into the Summer League, the Sunday team won the Lancashire FA tournament. Unbeaten in 8 games they played the final game against Lancashire Police and emerged victorious. They now have the privilege of playing at Liverpool FC Academy against a military side. Pictured are the boys after their successful campaign. The first team have made a solid start to the regular season with 4 points from 3 games. An opening game 2-0 lead against Wood Street was clawed

back to a 2-2 draw with Whitey and Buck on the score sheet. A disappointing 3-0 reverse followed against Old Xav’s Reserves, but a great 4-1 victory against table topping Litherland Remyca has boosted the team, The second team have had mixed fortunes. A 3-0 defeat against Salisbury was followed by a dramatic late winner in a 3-2 success against AFC Kirby – with David Owen and Danny McNally on the score sheet. But momentum could not be kept in a 4-2 reverse against Red Rum Reserves, despite 2 strikes from Jamie Harding.

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SOUTH GET OFF TO A TREMENDOUS START by Jim Stanway

As we approach the end of September and the start of cup competitions, South Liverpool FC’s three teams in West Cheshire League competition have all started the league campaign in impressive fashion with South’s first team, reserves and youth team all unbeaten at the top of their respective divisions. The first team have had a potentially difficult start to the season, playing against all their main rivals for the league title, but have stood up well to the task. A 1-0 win over previously unbeaten Cammell Laird Reserves, with a late goal from long-serving Kevin Martin, put the team on top of the league table for the first time.

The previous week’s 4-3 win over Mossley Hill, who were second at the time, saw a 3-0 lead blown in just 10 mad minutes only for substitute Dale Korie-Butler to score a magnificent winner in injury time. A midweek win at lowly Ashville saw the team go nap for the first time this season but such was South’s dominance that the 51 scoreline actually flattered Ashville. Two goals for striker Alex Woodcock took his goal tally to 10 for the season, the highest total in the first division. The reserves have started the season in even more dominant form, with six wins out of seven league games played, opening up a 6-point gap at the top. A 3-1 win at nearest rivals Kirkby Town Railway, with goals

from Neil Hooson, Ryan Cullen and skipper Neil Roach, has been their most impressive performance to date. The team scored five against lowly Everton PLH with two goals for Neil Roach and one each for Tom Kinsella, Ryan McMahon and Chris Bramell. The youth team have an even better record, having started their season with a 100% record, three wins from three games played. A 2-0 win at previously unbeaten Maghull saw the goals scored by Alex Griffiths and Alex Walsh, both players having scored in all three games. The team have been totally dominant in each of their matches, 4-2 against Hale, 4-1 against Litherland REMYCA United and the win at Maghull. New signing this season Nick Walker (in South yellow away strip at the recent game at Capenhurst)