September 2014
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LIVERPOOL RADICAL By Stephen Guy
The imposing statue hewn from Sicilian marble stands hidden away in parkland where it is often missed by visitors. William Rathbone (1788 – 1868) was a towering figure in 19th century Liverpool but few remember him today. He and other members of his prominent business family helped to clean up the port when it was swept with disease and contagion. The Rathbones have long, distinguished links with Liverpool from the 18th century to the present day. Today Rathbones are known as merchant bankers but in the past they were also successful shipbuilders, cotton traders and sawmill owners. They stood out from many of their contemporaries as generous benefactors and radical social reformers. Kitty Wilkinson is today remembered for her pioneering public laundries. The Rathbones contributed public baths and wash houses to try to prevent outbreaks such as the Liverpool cholera epidemic of 1832. William Rathbone, confusingly the fifth family member to bear that name, established the Liverpool Corporation schools to improve the lives of countless poor children. He supported municipal reform and promoted religious tolerance. William served as Mayor of Liverpool in 1837 but his radical views put him at odds with fellow councillors. The potato blight caused huge distress in
Ireland and William sent famine relief in 1846 – 7. Following William’s death, Mayor of Liverpool Charles Mozley and town councillors unanimously agreed to erect the lifesized statue of William in Sefton Park. Unveiled in January 1887, it is close to the Rathbone family home at Greenbank (now University of Liverpool). The statue stands on a plinth made from Aberdeen and Cornish granite. William is depicted in a billowing cloak or gown, a faint smile on his face as he looks into the distance. The statue was designed by John Henry Foley and completed by his pupil Thomas Brock who also created three plaques around the memorial representing Commerce, Education and Charity. Sefton Park was created when Liverpool Corporation bought 375 acres from the Earl of Sefton. Some of the land was later sold to developers to finance the park’s creation – a tactic also used in other Liverpool parks. Sefton Park was opened by Prince Arthur, one of Queen Victoria’s children, in May 1872. William’s statue is one of several monuments added to the park over the decades. 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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INSIDE THIS MONTH SERVICES LINK Need a decorator, aerial installer, computer lessons, new blinds, etc. WHAT’S ON Advertise your event STRANGE TALES by Anton Valdemart GAMES PAGE Sudoku, (win £15), Quick Crossword, Music Quiz FIND LILLY LINK and you can win £10 BUY OR SELL Your unwanted items free of charge (for items under £100) see coupon inside QUIZ General Knowledge Quiz LOCAL FOOTY LIFE ‘N’ STYLE with Jade Ainsworth
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WOOLTON IN BLOOM MARKS ANNIVERSARY WITH FLORAL TRIBUTE Every year Woolton in Bloom likes to bring new features to the village. 2014 is the 50th anniversary of RHS Britain in Bloom, the 100th anniversary of The Brownies and most significantly the 100th anniversary of World War I. They have planted floral features for each of these but perhaps the most prominent one is the soldier tribute on Kings Drive. They chose to represent a soldier sitting on sandbags by the muddy trenches. The floral display includes Flanders Poppies. On August 4, the date that war was declared, they held a short Act of Remembrance to pay tribute to the thousands who gave their lives.
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STRANGE TALES
SIX OF THE BEST by Anton Valdemart The boys marched single file down the street, their faces stern and backs straight beneath fluttering union jacks. Edison Street echoed to the sound of boots drumming the pavement. Younger children watched in awe while adults smiled knowingly. This was Anfield’s Mafeking Brigade honouring the heroic siege in the recent Boer War. All its members were aged 10. “Strand at ease!” roared Kenny Simmonds, their commander, as they reached number seven. Kenny was the senior by two months and was proud of his men Jack South, Eddie Pinkerton, Bert Williams, Alfie Brown and Bob Baker. All wore helmets of
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The brigade carried out regular patrols of local parks and open spaces. Operations were carefully planned by Kenny. Today had involved a recce of the lake but no enemy wrongdoers had been encountered.Kenny’s gran lived at number seven. He knocked on the door and all six were admitted by a good-humoured woman wearing a big
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The newcomers plonked themselves down while a fresh brew was mustered on the kitchen stove. Tea was poured from a huge teapot and fresh scones dished out on shiny plates. Kenny gave a full report with some of the others contributing comments. Laughter rang around the little room. Soon it was time to go. The boys picked up their rifles and flags and filed out of the house. They were soon back in their
nearby homes. “Such grand lads,” said Mrs Freemont. “No prizes for guessing where they’ll end up.” She was right. In 1914 all answered the call to arms and joined Liverpool regiments as Britain went to war with Germany. They were soon on the Western Front but their postcards home were more like missives from seaside holidays. As the war dragged on many families in
the district received telegrams with the news everyone dreaded. Yet despite the carnage, former members of the Mafeking Brigade cheated death. Kenny, Alfie and Eddie were injured and spent time in hospitals but then returned to
the front. Peace came in 1918. One day Granny Simmonds had just poured out steaming cups of tea for herself and Mrs Freemont. They heard the drumming of boots on the pavement outside. Granny heard a
familiar knock and opened the door, to be greeted by six smiling soldiers. “You always were six of the best,” she sobbed happily, hugging each one. Read my next Strange Tale – Together Forever – in the October Link.
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LIFE ‘n’ STYLE with JADE AINSWORTH
How sickness gave me the holiday blues in sunny Ibiza FASHION SHOW & SALE EVENT Thursday 11 September 2014 6pm – 8.30pm at Dobbies Garden Centre, Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool, L24 1UX. Great fashion up to 75% off. There will be garments available for purchase on the night from many well-known high street names. Tickets £5. Please contact Fran D’Arcy at Nugent Care on 0151 261 2043 or Dobbies on 0151 728 3070
Hey guys, so those of you who know me will know that for the past three years I have booked to go to Ibiza each year and chickened out last minute in case it was too hard core for me … so after many weeks of stressing, debating and worrying, trying to find suitable bikinis and outfits for the unknown, I finally decided to go last weekend! I arrived on Saturday and loved it instantly, it was nothing like I had imagined. The hotel we stayed in was called The Ocean Beach Hotel, which I would definitely recommend to anybody wanting to go. Not only is it immaculate but it had lovely food, amazing cocktails and it’s only a walk away from Ocean Beach Ibiza which is where all the well-known parties
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www.liverpoollink.co.uk take place. I managed to get a few daiquiris down me during Saturday daytime and have a little sunbathe just before I fell ill! Just my luck!! I must be the only person to go to the island and spend the ENTIRE time in bed! I didn’t see one night out!! All the girls who I went with didn’t so much as get a wink of sleep and I came home totally refreshed! I slept right round the clock. Absolutely devastated looking back now on all the fun and partying I missed out on so I’ve decided to go back in September for the closing parties and for the legendary Sin
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Sundays event that a couple of my pals Ian Longo and Mick Willow are holding. So fingers crossed I make it out this time! September is not one of my fave months when it comes to fashion as it’s really neither here nor there. The shops are starting to get all the winter collection in but deep down we’re trying to hold on to the little bit of summer fashion that’s already gone! A couple of my friends have birthdays this month and they always struggle with what to buy for our nights out. I always say don’t just buy for the sake of
it and if you’re going to splash out on something then go for a nice coat. Coats are something that you don’t really like spending loads on but when the winter days
come then they end up being our most used item. I’m loving this Black Leather Look, Faux Fur Collar Biker Coat from River Island.
You can never go wrong with a biker jacket and this longline version is great for an all year round style saviour. Priced at £85.00 it’s a bit of a bargain!
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THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE NEVER KNOWN! by Ian Wignell There is a town called Paradise and a town called Hell in Michigan - so don’t tell anyone from Michigan to go to Hell, because they will! And maybe Paradise after that! The rock band
Aerosmith has made more money from the video game Guitar Hero than their album sales – Strange but true ... Human Birth control pills work on gorillas – who in their right mind would
even think of giving a gorilla birth control pills?! A catfish has 27,000 taste buds, more than any other animal – they must really have a critical taste in food!
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Be transported to the magical land of Titipu to hear old favourites 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 QPark across the road. All tickets ÂŁ12.50. Phone 0151 652 6374 or email mavis@lwcu.freeserve.co.uk
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THE DAY THE LAUGHTER DIED ... By Ian Wignell It seemed like a normal morning like every other – unwillingly got out of bed, made the journey down to the kitchen for the wake-up coffee ritual and, as always, have my morning scan of Facebook. What I read suddenly filled me with a complete emptiness and a shocked sadness ran through my veins. The words “R.I.P. Robin Williams” flashed before my eyes like an unwanted flash of lightning. A man who had filled my life full of joy and good feeling over many years had left not just me but I’m sure billions of people feeling sad and empty. Like many, I felt I had been robbed of something so unique and fantastically special. Robin Williams wasn’t just an outstanding comedian and comedy actor but, as he proved in films like Good
‘For someone to take their own life is always such a tragedy, especially when it’s someone who has brought such an abundance of joy into people’s lives over the years’ Will Hunting and One Hour Photo amongst others, he was also an unbelievable serious actor as well. And films like Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire just fill your bones with warmth, laughter and general great feelings. Many people my age will first remember Robin as Mork in the Mork and Mindy Show, which I absolutely loved when I was growing up. Not many people know that Mork and Mindy was a spin-off from an episode of Happy Days, for which Robin went to the audition. When the producer asked him to take a seat, Robin went over and sat on his head! To me, that’s what Robin was all about – wacky,
outrageous and without doubt one spontaneously funny individual. For someone to take their own life is always such a tragedy, especially when it’s someone who has brought such an abundance of joy into people’s lives over the years. I think there should be so much more focus and support for depression around the world, as I think a lot of people are under the impression that it’s just someone feeling sad and upset, but it’s so much more than that, it’s such a serious illness. The world should celebrate the life of Robin Williams and the tremendous impact he had on society, rather than focus on his tragic and untimely death.
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FREE COMPUTER CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 3 at the Mackets Education Centre or Halewood Academy (also at local libraries), just three
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.
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Dog of the Month Benji, a 10-month-old Lurcher
Benji is a very handsome Lurcher who is still very much a puppy. He is very lively and loves to play with his toys and go on long walks. He absolutely loves people, but is a little shy around other dogs, due to a lack of socialisation before he came to Dogs Trust. His ideal owner would continue the training we are doing with him to overcome this. He loves learning, especially for a toy reward. He is housetrained and can live with children over the age of six. If you think you could give Benji a loving home, please contact Dogs Trust Merseyside on 0151 480 0660 or drop into the centre at Whiston Lane Liverpool L36 6HP, United Kingdom Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for nearly 17,000 dogs each year through its network of 19 Rehoming Centres across the UK and one in Dublin.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 1. In Greek mythology, which race of creature was part-man/part-horse? (a) centaur (b) manticore (c) minotaur? 2. On which part of the body would a toque be worn? (a) the feet (b) the hands (c) the head? 3. Who co-starred with Meryl Streep in the 1981 film The French Lieutenant’s Woman? (a) Nigel Havers (b) Jeremy Irons (c) Robert Powell? 4. Who wrote the famous poem The Lady of Shallot? (a) Keats (b) Tennyson (c) Wordsworth? 5. Freetown is the capital of which African country? (a) Ivory Coast (b) Liberia (c) Sierra Leone? 6. Which famous ship, sailing from New York to
Liverpool, sank on 7 May 1915? (a) Lusitania (b) Mauretania (c) Titanic? 7. How many millimetres are there in a kilometre? (a) 100,000 (b) 1,000,000 (c) 10,000,000? 8. Which one of the following cities is the most southerly? (a) Buenos Aires, Argentine (b) Capetown, South Africa (c) Sydney, Australia)? 9. “Liverpool FC” play in the Premier Division of which country? (a) Argentine (b) Brazil (c) Uruguay? 10. “Everton FC” play in the Premier Division of which country? (a) Chile (b) Paraguay (c) Peru?
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THE GREAT OPEN-MIC DEBATE 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 per-
fecting 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?
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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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This month, the Mersey Gig Guide puts the finishing touches to a new website which promises to be the area’s most comprehensive music resource. Keep an eye on the Facebook Page for regular updates and news of the official launch which is due over the next few weeks.
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THE SAVOY JAZZMEN Will be starting their monthly jazz sessions for the Autumn at the Sefton Park Palm House on
Tuesday 2nd September between 2pm-4 pm. Admission costs £5.00 and includes a piece of
cake and tea or coffee. They will be appearing on the first Tuesday of each month.
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£785,000 Dunbabin Road, L16
Menlove Gardens North, L18
Sutton Kersh are pleased to offer this imposing detached residence within the heart of this affluent South Liverpool suburb. To the ground floor there is a family sitting room, spacious lounge, formal dining room, fabulous kitchen, a laundry room with wc and a further versatile reception room currently being used as an office. To the first floor there is a charming landing, five bedrooms, the master bedroom being a suite with walk-in wet room shower area and wc. There is a modern and stylish family bathroom and many of the bedrooms enjoy fitted furniture. The gardens that envelop the property are mature, established and well proportioned. EPC Rating E For more information contact Sutton Kersh Allerton on 0151 734 0666
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Your Move Matthews are delighted to offer for s ale this well -proportioned three bedroom semi -detached property with garage to rear, located within a highly south after residential area and providing excellent family accommodation which will require some updating as reflected in the asking price. Internally the accommodation comprises: porch, all, sitting room, lounge, the morning room has been opened up into the kitchen area, three good sized bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. Delightful rear garden, garage at rear. A great opportunity not to be missed. No chain. EPC E. For further details contact Your Move Matthews Allerton Road on 0151 734 4911
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Good News for Landlords Tenants are getting older because they can’t afford to buy. Families and older tenants now form a large and growing proportion of private tenants, with the number of private tenants over 30 increasing by 6% in the past year. Many are unable to get on the housing ladder by their mid -30s and therefore continue to rent in the private sector for longer. The over 30s now account for nearly 60% of all tenants in England, Scotland and Wales, according to the Countrywide Monthly Lettings Index for January 2014.
The number of tenants in the 41-60 age group grew more than any other, up 2.2% year-on-year to form 16.2% of all tenants. While some older people continue to rent because they can’t afford to buy, many others do so because it gives them greater flexibility and job mobility. Research has also shown that the UK average monthly rent in January 2014 was up 0.6% across the month and 2.9% year-onyear. This growth pattern is anticipated to continue into the foreseeable future making the Private Rental Sector a very positive place to be.
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Cromptons Lane, L18
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IbbotsonsGrove, Lane,L19 L17 Chaloner
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Four bedroom executive detached residence nestled within a secluded position surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens. Internally the SIMILARorder. PROPERTIES REQUIRED SIMILAR PROPERTIES accommodation provided REQUIRED is in excellent decorative EPC rating E
Two bedroom second floor apartment. Located within this purpose built development on the edge of Sefton Park. A beautiful property which will only PROPERTIES REQUIRED beSIMILAR appreciated after an internal inspection.SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED
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Childwall Mount Road, L16£267,950 £259,950
£285,000 £450,000
Edale Road, L18 L16 Barnside Court,
£264,950
Queens Elm Val,Drive, L6 L18
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Four bed detd which is located within a highly sought after residential area in Childwall. The outlook to the rear of this property is superb. Early inspection is SIMILAR PROPERTIESEPC REQUIRED SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED strongly recommended. rating C
Victorian Gothic style villa. Grand accommodation from a bygone era. SIMILAR REQUIRED EPC rating PROPERTIES E
Score Lane, L16 L25 Mackets Lane,
Sunnybank Road,L18 L16 Melbreck Road,
Halkirk Orford Road, Street,L18 L15
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Chalfont Road,L15 L18 Lance Lane,
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Detd three bed former bungalow. Decorated and presented - rear SIMILAR REQUIRED garden withPROPERTIES patio area. EPC rating E
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Two bed mid terrace property, in Wavertree Conservation Area. Set SIMILAR PROPERTIES out over four floors. EPC REQUIRED rating E
Fieldway, AlexandraL15 Grove, L26
Speke Road, L25
Fieldway, L15 L8 Grafton Street,
Crossley Drive, L15 Althorp Street, L8
£214,950
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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 SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED This is a beautiful home isREQUIRED worthy of an internal inspection. EPC rating C
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Kings Lynn Drive, L19
Bentham Rudston Drive, Road, L16 L16
Abbeystead Linnet Lane,Road, L17 L15
£189,995
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£165,000 £725pcm
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Three bed semi detached. Gardening service free of charge! Available SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED immediately. Unfurnd. EPC rating E
Two bed apartment easy walking distance of Sefton Park, Lark Lane, SIMILAR REQUIRED and PrincesPROPERTIES Park. EPC rating D
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Floral Wood, L17
£379,995
£299,950 Holmefield Road, L19
Dunbabin Road, L16
£269,995
Well proportioned three bedroom semi detached property with garage to rear, located within a highly sought after residential area and providing excellent family accommodation, which will require some updating as reflected in the asking price. Externally there is a delightful rear garden with garden store and a garage located to the rear of the property. A great opportunity not to be missed. No chain. EPC rating E
Hallville Road, L18
Lanville Road, L19
£269,950
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If you are looking for your dream home, then this could be it we are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented, four bedroom executive detached residence. Approached by way of private shared drive the property nestles within a secluded position surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens. Internally the accommodation provided is in excellent decorative order. Inspection is strongly recommended by the agent. EPC rating E
Much extended four bedroom semi detached property, located within a very popular residential area close to Aigburth Road. Internally the property provides excellent family accommodation. Externally there is a large rear garden. Attached garage to side and enclosed front garden with driveway providing ample off road parking. Viewings strongly recommended. EPC rating D
£234,950 Out Lane, L25
£159,950
W NE Three bed semi detached which offers bright well planned family accommodation, located within a very popular residential area just off Brodie Avenue. Externally there is a mature rear garden, an enclosed front garden and drive way. No chain. Viewing advised. EPC rating D
Rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom town house which is conveniently located close to Woolton Village. The property offers a prime corner position with gardens to three sides and also provides a driveway for off road parking. Viewings strongly recommended. Awaiting EPC
Melbreck Road, L18
Chigwell Close, L12
Russell Road, L18 £169,950
£205,000
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£150,000
Brookdale Road, L15 £125,000
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Extended 3 bed semi detached requires some modernisation as reflected in the asking price. No chain. EPC rating D
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W NE Substantial six bed, double fronted end terrace. Offering bright well proportioned family accommodation, requiring some updating, although benefiting from the retention of many of the original features. Internal inspection is strongly advised. EPC rating E
Period 2 bed character mid terrace, set out over four floors. Internal inspection is highly recommended. EPC rating E
Well presented enlarged two bedroom detached bungalow. Gardens front and rear. Viewings Invited. EPC rating D
Modernised 3 bed mid terrace, located within a very popular residential area. No chain. EPC rating D
Large period 4 bed mid terrace, occupying a great location just off Penny Lane. No chain. Highly recommended. EPC rating D
Impressive 4 bed detached. The outlook to the rear of this property is superb, across the garden and onto the park beyond. EPC rating C
North Sudley Road, L17
Brooklands, L17
Northway, L14
Westbury Close, L17
Southgate Road, L14
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Norbury Avenue, L18
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£1300pcm
L18
£995pcm
Fabulous four bedroom family house, great location, superbly presented.
Very well presented 5 bedroom unfurnished semi detached, garden to rear
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L25
£500pcm
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L24
£650pcm
Three bedroom, three storey town house, garage and drive way
£950 pcm
L18
£550pcm
Two bed spacious flat unfurnished. Ideally located for local transport links
L19
£500pcm
Two Bed Apartment Close to Liverpool City Centre, Unfurnished Off Road Parking
Two Bed Apartment Ground Floor Open Plan Lounge/Dining Area
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L24
£475pcm
First Monthʼs Rent Free Two bed Apartment Allocated Parking Well Presented
L9
£475pcm
Two bedroom apartment Ideal for transport links
£475pcm
***REDUCED IN PRICE*** recently refurbished three bedroom period property two reception rooms and three good sized bedrooms, one with ensuite facilities. Early viewing is advisable to secure
Two Bed Apartment, Allocated Parking, Close to local amenities
L25 FOR SALE £149,950
L15 FOR SALE £87,950
L19 FOR SALE £79,950
Three bedroom semi detached property, Two of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, garden front and rear. The property is Ideally located close to local amenities and public transport links
Two double bedroom end terrace, within easy reach of many local facilities and amenities
Three bedroom mid terraced property, enclosed driveway providing off road parking, rear garden.
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Hale Road L24
Hunts Cross Avenue L25
Grangeside L25
Broad Hey Close L25
Yew Tree Road L25
Allerton Road L25
-Three Bedroom Character Property -Extensive Gardens Not Overlooked -NO CHAIN -Semi Rural Location
-Three Bedroom Detached Property -NO CHAIN -Detached Garage -Extensive Rear Gardens
-NO CHAIN -Four Bedrooms -Driveway for off Road Parking -Great Location
-Two Bedroom Bungalow -Private Garden -Cul-de-sac Position -Newly Fitted Kitchen
-Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property -Garage -Two Large Reception Rooms -Modern Throughout
-Two Bedroom Character Property -Retain Original Features -NO CHAIN -Newly Fitted Kitchen
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£164,950 Maidstone Close L25 -3 bedroom detached -Garage -Cloaks -Lounge -Fitted Kitchen -Cul-de-Sac Location
£139,950 Vale Road Woolton Village L25 -Two Bedroom End Terrace -No Chain -Character Property -2 Double Bedrooms -Great Location
oieo £160,000 Ireland Rd
-Three bed extended semi -Large Garden -Planning Permission for Driveway -Open Plan Family Living Room/Diner -Well Presented
£134,995
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£149,950
Ronaldsway L26
Elwyn Drive L26
-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Modern Throughout -Family Bathroom -Modern Kitchen with Utility
-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Garage -Great Location -Viewing Essential
£124,995
£119,950
£139,995 Totnes Avenue L26 -Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Cul-de-sac Position -Large Driveway -NO CHAIN
£115,000
£135,000 Grangemeadow Road L25 -Two Bedroom Semi Detached -Garage -NO CHAIN -In need of Modernisation
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St Ives Way L26
Trispen Close L26
Topsham Close L25
Roseheath Drive L26
Edenhall Drive L25
-Three Bedroom Extended Semi -Large Garden Not Overlooked -NO CHAIN -Cul-de-sac Position
-Driveway for Off Road Parking -Newly Fitted Bathroom -Great Location -Large Lounge
-Two Bedroom End Terrace -Corner Plot -Nearby by local amenities -Modern Throughout
-Immaculately presented -Two Bedroom End Terrace -Local Amenities -Conservatory
-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -Large Kitchen/Diner -Driveway -NO CHAIN
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£99,950
Sparrowhawk Close L26
Dunlin Court L25
-Two Bedroom Mid Terrace -In need of Modernisation -NO CHAIN -Front and Rear Gardens
-Two Bedroom Apartment -Detached Garage -NO CHAIN -Large Family Bathroom
£94,950
£94,950
£89,950
Arncliffe Road L25
Davenham Court L15
Isabel Grove L13
-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -NO CHAIN -Large Lounge -Great Location
-Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment -Great Location -Large Bathroom -Juilette Balcony
-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -Original Features -Decorated to a High Standard -Viewing Essential
£84,950
£74,950
Erica Park L27
Gladsville Road L27
-Modern Throughout -Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment -Fitted Kitchen -Communal Gardens
-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -NO CHAIN -Conservatory -In need of Modernisation
£74,950 Torrington Drive L26
-3 bed mid terrace -No Chain -Great Investment Opportunity -Front & Rear Gardens -Good Sized Bedrooms
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BARKHILL, WOOLTON ROAD, WOOLTON
KENILWORTH WAY, WOOLTON
SPEKE ROAD, WOOLTON
A prestigious detached property overlooking the Blackwoods, The property is set on a generous plot with block paving to the front and very large garden to the rear, Parking several vehicles and an in and out drive to the front, Viewing is essential to appreciate the quality of this property. EPC C 71%
Three bed detached property Cul de sac position South facing rear garden with summer house Ensuite to master bedroom, EPC - E 54%
Three bedroom detached property Two reception rooms, Conservatory overlooking rear lawn Located within walking distance of Woolton Village En suite to Master bedroom, EPC Rating D - 60%
£175,000
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WAYLANDS DRIVE, HUNTS CROSS
GREENACRE ROAD, WOOLTON
KINGSTHORNE PARK, HUNTS CROSS
Four Bedroom Semi Detached Well planned family accommodation, Conservatory to the rear, Gardens to front and rear, Integrated garage, EPC - E 51%
Well maintained three bedroom semi detached property Close to local shops, train station and motorway links Downstairs cloaks, Double glazing and gas central heating EPC - E 47
Detached bungalow set in a cul de sac position Two bedrooms, the master having fitted wardrobes Occupying a corner plot, Landscaped garden to the rear. Available with no chain, EPC - D 65%
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HERTFORD CLOSE, HALEWOOD
3 KILMORY AVENUE, WOOLTON
BYRON COURT, WOOLTON
Three bedroom detached property, Spacious family accommodation Pleasant cul de sac position, Close to excellent transport links Available with no chain, EPC - D 67%
Semi Detached Property, Three Bedrooms Corner Plot Position, Gardens To Front Side And Rear Potential to Extend To Rear, Subject to Necessary Permissions EPC D - 58%
One bedroom second floor apartment, Double glazed and gas central heating, Fitted kitchen with integrated appliance, Well presented Throughout, Available with no chain, Service charge approx. £90.00 per month, EPC - C 76%
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DAMSON ROAD, NETHERLEY
HALEWOOD PLACE, WOOLTON
A well presented three bedroom terraced property Practical and well presented living space, Beautiful gardens to front and rear Off road parking, EPC - D 64%
Two bed roomed property, Off road parking, Attractive rear garden Popular area of Woolton, Ideal investment opportunity, EPC- D 69%
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WIDMORE ROAD, GATEACRE Two bedroom end terraced property Ideal for the first time buyer, Double glazing and gas central heating Gardens to the front and rear, EPC - D 62%
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Retirement apartment for the over 60's One bedroom 1st floor apartment, Fitted kitchen and built in wardrobes Guest bedroom suite, Close to the amenities on offer in Woolton Village EPC - B 82%
Three bed mid terraced property, Double glazing an gas central heating Gardens to rear and off road parking, Neutral décor throughout, Ideal first time buyers property, EPC D - 68%
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MILLWOOD ROAD, SPEKE
MEREDITH STREET, GARSTON
15 GATESIDE CLOSE, NETHERLEY
Well presented three bedroom terraced property Fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms Gardens to rear and off road parking to front EPC - D 64
Two bedroom mid terrace property Two reception rooms, Ideal first time buyer/investor property Available with no chain EPC - D 67%
Two bedroom semi bedroom bungalow, Fitted bedroom furniture, Aimed at the over 55's 50% Shared ownership, Generous rear garden with open aspect to the rear EPC- D 63%
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Allerton Road L25 £169,950 BE Property Services are delighted to offer to the sales market this well presented two bedroom character terrace property situated in the heart of Woolton Village. To the ground floor there are two spacious reception rooms with a newly fitted kitchen. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Externally the property benefits from front and rear gardens, double glazing and gas central heating. This property is offered with NO CHAIN and viewing is essential to appreciate what this property has to offer. This property occupies a prime position in Woolton Village, not far from the city centre with excellent transportation links and plenty local amenities including shops, supermarkets, schools, and bars and restaurants. BE Property Services 0151 428 1769
Woolton L25 Reduced to £950 pcm Waylands Drive L25
£185,000
Whitegates are pleased to offer for sale this four bedroom semi-detached property extended to rear and benefitting from no chain. Set in a convenient location close to road and rail links and within walking distance of local shopping facilities. The well planned family accommodation comprises; Two reception rooms kitchen and conservatory to the ground floor. To the first floor there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom, Gardens to front and rear garden with open aspect and, integrated garage. Early viewing recommended. EPC RatingE-51% For further information contact Whitegates Woolton on 0151 428 1357
Martin & Co are delighted to offer for rent this recently refurbished three bedroom period property which has been reduced in price. The property has two reception rooms and three good sized bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities. Early viewing is advisable. For further details contact Martin & Co. Telephone: 0141 428 6922
Beech Street, Fairfield, L6 From £595 pcm 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
Allerton Road L18
£275,000
Andrew Louis are pleased to offer for sale this Grade 11 listed lodge in Allerton Road, Calderstones, L18. The accommodation comprises of two bedrooms, reception room, study, mature rear and side garden. EPC rating – F For further information contact Andrew Louis on 0151 330 5350
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NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY Liverpool Osteoporosis Support Group Meeting, Thursday 4th September at 2.00 p.m. Janet Beattie, Specialist Clinical Nurse on Pain Management from the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital. The title of her talk will be ‘Pain Relief and Osteoporosis’ Venue: Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L78XP. Entrance fee of £2.50 for non-members of the group. For further information please contact: Carolyn 0151 722 0726 or Barbara 0151 228 5028
THE SAVOY JAZZMEN Will be starting their monthly jazz sessions for the Autumn at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd September between 2pm-4 pm. Admission costs £5.00 and includes a piece of cake and tea or coffee. They will be appearing on the first Tuesday of each month.
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 NankiPoo, 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
MEETING OF THE GATEACRE SOCIETY The next meeting.will be a talk by Claire Moorhead on the Williamson Tunnels at the Unitarian Chapel, Gateacre Brow at 7.30pm on Monday 8th September. Admission is free, donations welcome.
THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 8th September 2014 when Richie Baker will talk about "Ghosts, Murders and Mysteries”. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2.00 is made for visitors, who are most welcome to attend.
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ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday 11th September 2014 for a demonstration by Sionnedd Hughes from Oswestry entitled “The Gathering of the Fall”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall in Olivedale Road. L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm with the demonstration at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5.00.
FASHION SHOW & SALE EVENT Thursday 11 September 2014 6pm – 8.30pm at Dobbies Garden Centre, Speke Hall Avenue, Liverpool, L24 1UX. Great fashion up to 75% off. There will be garments available for purchase on the night from many wellknown high street names. Tickets £5. Please contact Fran D’Arcy at Nugent Care on 0151 261 2043 or Dobbies on 0151 728 3070
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
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A long-time former resident of Woolton is being celebrated in print and on stage this summer. Legendary Anfield manager Bob Paisley and his wife Jessie lived in a Woolton bungalow during his all-conquering period in charge of Liverpool and this year marks the 40th anniversary of his appointment in succession to
Bill Shankly. Paisley had to be persuaded to take on the job after Shankly’s shock retirement in July 1974 and many believed that following the iconic Scot was “Mission Impossible”. But Paisley, who had been Shankly’s right hand man for almost 15 years, tore up the record books by landing 19 tro-
phies in nine seasons in charge and he is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Now, Sport Media have published an updated version of broadcaster and author John Keith’s official biography of Paisley, titled “Smile On Me And Guide My Hand”, with previously unseen archive
pictures. And a brand new anniversary show “Bob Paisley: Reluctant Genius” will be staged at New Brighton Floral Pavilion on Friday, September 12, presented by John Keith with four of Paisley’s legendary players appearing live – Ian Callaghan, Jimmy Case, Alan Kennedy and Phil Neal. The show also features rolling images and audio clips of Paisley. Callaghan, who made a record 857 Liverpool appearances, said: “Bob did a fantastic job in following Bill Shankly, his record of success was phenomenal. “I’ll always cherish the memory of his sheer pride for the club and the city when we won the European Cup for the first time in Rome in 1977 and I’m delighted to be a part of this stage show which will tell Bob’s remarkable story.” The book is available in bookshops at £9.99, on mail order by calling 0845 143 0001 or on line at www.Merseyshop.com Tickets for the stage show, £15 with £12 concessions, plus a £1 booking fee, are available now by calling 0151 666 0000 or on line at www.floralpavilion.com They can also be purchased in person at the theatre box office.
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FRIDGE FREEZER Hotpoint 3 years old good condition £50 M: 07887497380 Collect only CHILDREN S CLOTHS Full bag age 7 to 8 yrs. good condition (Next etc.) make me an offer 07887497380 VINTAGE ROCKING CHAIR £25 Dolls high chair £25 Collect-able doll £20 T: 0151 422 0097 BLACK COMPOSITE KITCHEN SINK large and small bowl very good condition. buyer collects £40 T: 0151 498 4721
PINE GLASS 3 SHELF D.V.D. and C.D. draw 46” x 19.5” £25 M: 07748510397 CANON 510 AND 511 INKS Nearest offer to £20 (bought by mistake) T: 547 4912 SANDSTONE WALLING Ideal for a rockery (any reasonable offer) T: 0151 228 1498 ERCOL BEIGH/CREAM cushions and covers for 3 seater couch good clean condition £50 0151 722 0771 BOOT SALE ITEMS £30
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mobile phone with £30 credit orange pay as you go. T: 0151 521 4113 M: 07712725845
FLYMO LAWNMOWER £20 – Double Mattress new £95 cost £290 - Display unit with bottom cupboards solid wood polished pine cost £450 sell £95 very good condition. - Electric cooker double fan oven ceramic top cost £370 sell £95 Good working order . 2 wardrobes one oak one pine £95 each T: 0151 521 4113
GARDEN CHAIRS 4 £5, table white 2 glass shelves, coffee table/T.V. stand, tall table, No texts M: 07548179042
DOUBLE MATTRESS cost £300 M & S used very little £50 Petrol Mower good working order £50 2 large suitcases £10 each New
WALLPAPER MORRIS & Co design Morris Rose cost £46 new j£20 plus postage or buyer collects T: 0151 724 4979
WHEEL CHAIR New condition can be self-propelled £50 T: 0151 428 3026
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SUDOKU, PO. Box 170, Liverpool LINK, liverpool L25 7WK by the 15th September 2014.
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. Ernest-----: author (“For Whom the Bell Tolls”, etc.) (9) 9. Multicoloured form of quartz (4) 10.Travelled on horseback, by bike, etc. (4) 11. Ian – John (60’s LFC footballer) (2) 12. Breed of dog (toy, miniature, etc.) (6) 14. Party of European Socialists (abbrev.) (3) 16. “The --- and the Pussycat” (3) 17. 2-letter postcode for addresses in Lincoln (1,1) 18. Annoys (4) 20. Exam (4) 22. That is (1,1) 23. Toilet (3) 24. Refrain from (alcohol, etc.) (7) 27. District Attorney (1,1) 28. French word meaning “the” (2) 29. Boxing term: technical knockout (1,1,1) 30. --- Barlow: Coronation Street character (3) 31. Famous song recorded by Rod Stewart (7) 34. – Milan (Italian football club)) (1,1) 35. “Dirty ---“: ex-character in Eastenders (3) 36. Type of coniferous tree (4)
1. Puissance 2. Fidel Castro 3. Bogie 4. Albatross 5. Fish 6. Dennis Wheatley 7. New South Wales 8. Catherine Boleyn (no such per son!) 9. Kew Gardens 10. Fred Flintstone
Down: 1, Magazines 2. Amin 3. Roby 4. Cur 5. Oral 6. Interest 8. BA 11. Radar 13. Lee 14. RS 18. Scared 20. None 21. Not 22. Slate 24. Inman 26. Dr 27. Envy 33. MA
Across: 1. Marconi 7. GB 9. Amour 10. Nr 12. Gibraltar 15. Any 16. Leeds 17. Era 19. Inn 23. Eric 25. Noodles 28. NA 29. Entrant 30. Mr 31. SE 32. TV 33, Mae 34. Leyland
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Down 1. Alder Hey & Broadgreen, for example (9) 2. Go into (5) 3. Belonging to me (2) 4. Nine (Roman numerals) (1,1) 5. Nurture (4) 6. District of Liverpool: L25 postcode (7) 7. Tot up (3) 8. Screams (5) 12. Post Office (1,1) 13. Door one enters by (8) 15. Long flat devices used to slide on snow (4) 19. Become established in place (6) 21. Executive Officer (1,1) 23. Song (various artists): “The --- Sleeps Tonight” (4) 25. Prince Andrew’s elder daughter (abbrev.) (3) 26. Of similar type or character (4) 27. ---Sullivan: L’pool actor who played --Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside (4) 32. Identity (1,1) 33. General Practitioner (1,1)
1. Canadian 2. Elvis Presley 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Asia (India) 5. David Crosby 6. Mick Jagger 7. Eric Clapton 8. Herman’s Hermits 9. Paperback Writer (the others were all films of the same name) 10. Brian Matthew
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1. Who had the 1972 No.1 single “Me and Mrs Jones”? (a) Billy Ocean (b) Billy Paul (c) Billy Preston? 2. In which year did Oasis release their first album (“Definitely Maybe”)? (a) 1992 (b) 1994 (c) 1996? 3. What was the title of Coldplay’s first album, released in 2000? (a) Parachutes (b) Yellow (c) X & Y 4. Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy and Paul Thomson are the members of which band? (a) Franz Ferdinand (b) Snow Patrol (c) Travis? 5. Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland were two members of which famous girl group? (a) Destiny’s Child (b) The Sugababes (c) The Supremes? 6. Which one of the following topped the UK singles charts in September 2001? (a) Dance the Night Away (The Mavericks) (b) Macarena (Los del Rio) (c) Mambo No.5 (Bob the Builder)? 7. Which 70s band had Top 10 hits with “Daddy Cool”, “Ma Baker” and “Painter Man”? (a) Boney M (b) Darts (c) Showaddywaddy? 8. Which member of The Jacksons (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael & Randy) was not an original member of The Jackson Five? 9. By what name is Shawn Corey Carter (born US 1969) better known? (a) Jay-Z (b) P Diddy (c) Snoop Dogg? 10. By what name was legendary singer Nathaniel Adams Coles (b.1919, d.1965) better known?
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GET FIGHTING FIT by Paul Coshott Short term fixes do not work’! – when I started doing Personal Training in 1996, I would usually get a client and be working with them for a number of years. Some clients I have seen for between 10 and 15 years. The personal training industry, and certainly the fitness industry, has changed massively since I started out. Obviously, society has massively changed over the years too - we are now surrounded by smartphones, tablet computers, more TV channels and more images etc. As a result, I reckon people feel subconsciously that they are under threat to look good and blend in with what society tells them they should or shouldn’t have and this leads me to the fitness industry. Back in the day, when I worked in Terry Philips’s gym in Knowsley Village, people who started weight training knew
that, to get the body they desire, it was going to take hard work, determination and a lot of self discipline. But people nowadays generally seem interested in a ‘Quick Fix’ and want results in a short period of time. We have juice diets, soup diets, whatever they may be, all on the scene now and people are going for them because they offer a ‘quick fix’. People now seem less interested in what these diet plans or workout plans might do for them in the long term and are mainly interested in getting results right now. When I was training to become a NLP therapist, I wanted to learn skills that were going to help people make changes, physically and mentally, that would last. Not just for a few weeks. These days, in some cases, if I start training someone on a one-to-one basis they will start getting stronger and fitter and their body fat % will start coming down. If
the progress isn’t as quick as they feel it should be then in some cases they will stop the program and look for something that appears to offer them results in a quicker time. Different people will respond differently to workout and eating plans one person may lose 8lbs in 4 weeks on a detox plan, another person might only lose 2lbs. When taking up an exercise routine, it is a change of lifestyle that should last long term. Determination, motivation, self discipline, vision, desire, never giving up - these are the things that are going to get you long-term results and are going to help shape you as a person. Not a juice diet
that might last 4 days. It’s funny how all those values that I just mentioned now seem to be missing in today’s society. So, getting to the point, ‘short term fixes do not work’! Whatever you are doing, whether that be a martial art, weight training, a zumba class, whatever it may be, try and enjoy the process of getting fitter, stronger, meeting new people, feeling more confident etc. Embrace the changes and enjoy them and remind yourself that it is a journey. Short term fixes will only give you one outcome, and that’s taking you back to the beginning. Paul: 07887 868872 www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com
Class Timetable Monday 5-6.20pm Kids Ju Jitsu. 6.30-7.30pm Boxercise. Both classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Road, Garston L19 0NE Tuesday 5-6pm Kids Kung Fu. 6-7.20pm Adult Kung Fu. 7.30-8.30pm Kick Boxing (women only). All classes at Topaz Dance Centre, Heald Street, Garston L19 2LY Wednesday 5-6.20pm Kids Ju Jitsu. 6.30-8pm Adult Ju JItsu. 7-8pm Boxercise. All classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Road, Garston L19 0NE Friday 5-6.20pm Kids Ju JItsu. St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Road, Garston L19 0NE
COUNTDOWN TO BIG KICK OFF BEGINS FOR THE CROFT By Mick Titherington The 2014-15 campaign kicks off for Stoneycroft FC with a visit to Huyton-based Page Celtic. This will be a tough test for the Maiden Lane outfit as Celtic are some peoples’ tip for the top this season. The two previous encounters saw the Huyton club take four points so the Croft will have to be at their best if they want to get off to the start they are looking for. The second fixture is also away, to newly promoted Byrom, and will provide an equally stern test for the visitors. A number of new signings have arrived at the club and more are expected. The hope will be that they will bring quality and depth that was perhaps lacking last season. With manager Ross Kirkpatrick now firmly in the driving
seat and entering his first full season in charge, the desire will be there to improve on last season’s league placing. A major factor will be how the new boys settle in and integrate into the squad. Most of the signings were made early and have been in full training pre-season so that should not prove too much of a problem. Stoneycroft stalwart Eddie Baker is looking sharp and is full of expectation. Talking after a recent training session he enthused: "I'm feeling fresh and looking forward to the new season. The preparation has been the best for many years and we have a crop of young players who will be challenging for places and that type of competition can only be a good thing. I am confident we will do better
in the forthcoming campaign and I can't wait for the season to start". At this level the start of any season is full of challenges when availability is a key issue with many players committed to family holidays. This, coupled with injuries and carry over suspensions, can seriously deplete the group and limit choice. Fortunately the Croft have a large squad and should be able to cope. Optimism fills the air at the start of any campaign and without it the portents would not be good but hard work and commitment to the cause is needed to turn optimism into results. It is often said that perfect preparation prevents poor presentation. The Croft will claim their preparation has been better than ever so the proof of the pudding ...
Eddie Baker is feeling good and looking forward to the new season.
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New signing midfielder Eddie Renauld in a pre season friendly South won 3-1.
Forward Gary Pollard (in red) v Padgate in the same game.
Four goals in first half-hour of season By Jim Stanway After an excellent pre-season campaign in which South Liverpool FC were unbeaten against four NW Counties League sides and finished with an 8-3 thrashing of Liverpool County Premier League Premier Division side South Sefton Borough, South opened their league account with a 4-0 demolition of newlypromoted Helsby. The team started the game with four goals in the first 30 minutes through Gary Pollard and an Alex Woodcock hat-trick and although the 2nd half was something of an anti-climax it was a highly encouraging start to the league season.
The second match saw the visit of league champions Maghull and an excellent team performance saw South triumph by 2-1. Dominating the early stages of the game but missing several good chances, South found themselves a goal down at half-time to a penalty harshly awarded for handball. Early in the 2nd half, South’s centre-half David Cringle equalised from close range and South continued to have the better of the exchanges. However, the game turned decisively in South’s favour when Maghull had a player sent off and Alex Woodcock netted the winner. South’s reserve team have also had a good pre-season and opened their league account with a 2-1 win over relegated Mersey Royal. An early goal from Paul Wilson saw South take the lead which was doubled early in the second half with an excellent shot from Adam Shelton. South were guilty of missing numerous chances to increase their lead and were almost made to pay when Mersey Royal got a goal back with only their second effort on target but South were able to see the game out.
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