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PARTING OF THE WAYS by Stephen Guy

The carriage drive wound its way through w o o d e d grounds before ending at two gateways protecting adjacent

substantial houses. Cries of seabirds filled the air mixed with the muffled sound of waves lapping the muddy shore that could be

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of Louis Cohen another merchant. Both houses sported large conservatories while the grounds of The Priory were dotted with extensive outbuildings and a big greenhouse. Two other houses St Michael’s Mount and The Friars shared this secluded area separated from rows of terraced houses by the Cheshire Lines railway. One hundred years ago St Michael’s Hamlet stood near the banks of the Mersey. A coastal footpath ran past The Priory to Knott’s Hole, a popular beauty spot with a sandy cove. It was hard to believe that the bustling port of Liverpool was just a mile or two to the north.

Open land spread from the beach before four large mansions came into view – Dingle Bank, West Dingle, East Dingle and Dingle Field. The latter was the childhood home of Titanic victim Alfred Rowe before he made his fortune in America. The area was to be transformed over the decades with industrial works, land reclamation and the construction of Riverside Drive. Although The Priory and its neighbouring houses were demolished long ago, the grounds have miraculously escaped development to become public open space called Priory Wood. It is a magical place, even in the depths of winter, still

with reminders of the people who lived there. The gates of The Grange and The Priory still stand at the parting of the ways (pictured). The name of The Priory is clearly incised into stone gate posts. A curious gateway, incorporating a stone cross and a sandstone arch, gives access

to the park. Tumble-down sandstone walls are shrouded in thick ivy. A huge tree stump almost envelopes a solitary stone column. Reality returns when the visitor reaches the end of the path at the busy road taking traffic to and from the city centre.

A little further along, behind some railings, are the tops of cliffs once lapped by the waves at Dingle Point. • 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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Well, what a start to the new year - we have both been poorly with viruses! I can honestly say I have never had anything like it in my life. Hopefully we will be fighting fit again very soon. I know many people have been unwell so here’s wishing all our readers and advertisers who, like us,

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New Year – New Challenge Trek Kilimanjaro for the Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool Marie Curie fundraisers experienced a taste of Africa when they met Knowsley Safari Park’s giraffe Rigsby recently to promote the Liverpool Hospice’s trek to Kilimanjaro. Fundraiser Antony Jones said: “As the New Year starts, we’re offering people a chance to sign up for the challenge of a lifetime, by joining ‘Team Liverpool’ and taking part in our Kilimanjaro Trek in June 2014. Anyone looking for a focus for the year ahead, or a reason to get fit and stay fit whilst raising funds for local people suffering with cancer and other terminal illnesses, look no further!” “This trek is going to be absolutely amazing. Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the highest freestanding mountains in the world, towering 5,895m above the surrounding plains. Participants will trek through farmlands, lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and above the clouds to the barren lunar landscape of the upper mountain, before the final push to its snow-capped summit. The whole adventure will be rounded off with a cele-

Marie Curie Fundraisers Colette Byrne & Antony Jones launch the hospice kilimanjaro trek with Rigsby the giraffe at Knowsley Safari Park today. bratory dinner, and there’s also the opportunity for participants to extend their stay to explore Tanzania further. It really promises to be a truly amazing trek! And all the time we will be helping raise money for people back in Liverpool who are suffering with cancer and other terminal illnesses.” Hospice Nurse Ruth Wright said: “I see the benefits the care provided at the hospice brings to our patients and their families on a daily basis. Having done two treks myself, I know it will be a challenge for everyone who takes part,

but it’s nothing compared to the challenges faced by those I nurse everyday.” To receive a trek brochure call 0151 801 1412, or log onto: www.mariecurie.org.uk/trekforliverpool Money raised from the trek will be used to support the Marie

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daughters kept in the background. Alan strove to bring mystic enlightenment to Liverpool but the highly commercial city did not embrace his efforts. It was a misty, autumn day and the three girls decided to take the train to Crosby to see their cousins. Their relatives were not in, however, so the sisters decided to explore the beach as the haze lifted and the sun broke through. As they walked over the sands, a cold mist suddenly drifted in from the river.

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Domestic Violence Unit launched by Liverpool Law Firm New government figures show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 six men will be a victim of domestic violence during their lifetimes – many of these on a number of occasions. One incident of domestic violence is reported to the police every minute and 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner. Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP has now launched a new Domestic Violence Unit headed by Solicitor, Andrew Lee. A graduate of the University of Liverpool and Chester Law College, most of Andrew’s legal career has been spent in Liverpool. In 2004 Andrew was appointed as a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law Panel and since 2010 has been an accredited specialist in domestic violence matters. “Forthcoming changes in the law in April 2013 will remove Legal Aid for most family cases, but victims of domestic violence will still be able to get help without worrying unduly about their financial situation. It is something we are here to advise on.” Andrew has a very robust system in place when dealing

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Monday 14th January saw the formation of a WI group for Woolton. The meeting was in the Simon Peter Center and it was a great success with 50 ladies present. Shown in the picture left to right are June Travis,winner of the champagne raffle prize,June Mitchell,President and Rhiannon and Anne,WI Advisors. Next meeting is on 11th February @ 7pm in the Simon Peter Center.

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see your point’, ‘I want you to take a look at this’ etc. Kinesthetic people will say things like ‘I feel that I am in touch with what you are trying to say’, ‘That information is as solid as a rock’ etc and Auditory people will say things like ‘I hear what you’re saying’, ‘I want to make this loud and clear’ etc. When matching and mirroring someone you have to be subtle. Don’t make it obvious that you are copying them. Match and mirror as much as you can - body language, hand, arm, leg, foot positions, head position tilted to the side, voice, tone, speed, volume etc. When you have the rapport then you use Visual, Kinesthetic or Auditory language. This exercise can be used for many things and everyone can benefit from it,

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Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section FREE - email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk FEBRUARY EVENTS GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Have a meeting on Thursday February 14th when the demonstrator will be Liz Broad from Formby with her title “A Floral Dance”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, Olivedale Road L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, the AGM will take place at 7.45 with the demonstration starting at 8.00pm. Visitors are very welcome at the meetings for a fee of £4.00.

‘HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF WAVERTREE HIGH STREET’ A sponsored heritage walk in support of Assess Education. Saturday 9th March 2013, starting at 11.30 a.m. Assess Education at the former Wavertree Technical Institute, 260 Picton Road Liverpool 15, concluding with a family buffet at 1.00 p.m. at the Coffee House, Church Road. £10 for adults including buffet - FREE for children under 12 although individual sponsorship would be much appreciated. There will be a prize for the best historical costume. For further details and sponsorship forms please contact Robert or Phil at Assess Education. Email heritage.assesseducation@hotmail.co. uk or info@assesseducation.co.uk. Tel : 0151 735 0036 www.assesseducation.co.uk Names and numbers in advance would be much appreciated.

LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wednesday, 20th. February 2013: lecture - “THE MAGIC OF VERMEER” by Eveline Eaton. Meetings held at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Rd., Liverpool L19. Cost £5 but tea, coffee and parking are free. All welcome.

PEACEPOOL MEETINGS Would you like to find out about a natural method to be less stressed, more relaxed and happy? Local not for profit - group Peacepool hold regular meetings at the Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, L3 5QB. Free of charge. www.peacepool.blogspot.com. Ring Kevin (07815 444452) Next meetings are at the Liner: Saturday (2.004.30pm) on Feb 16; March 23; April 20.

THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK The Friends of Harthill and Calderstones Park will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 11th February 2013 for a talk by Jeff Clarke entitled “A Naturalist’s Year”. 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.

“TIARA AND BLACK TIE” GRAND LINE DANCE AFTERNOON Sunday March 24th, St Georges Hall, Liverpool City Centre. “Tiara And Black Tie” Grand Line Dance Afternoon Doors open At 1.00pm, Dancing until 6.00pm. Old and new dances to all types of music Tickets £7.00 - Pay on the door only £1 goes To Roy Castle Cancer Research. £1 Goes To St Georges Hall Fund Refreshments on sale and stalls selling dance shoes and cards. Raffle For Roy Castle Fund. A great afternoon - come and join us!

TUEBROOK THERAPY DAY Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU. Saturday 9 February (11-4.30). Holisitic Therapies, Readings and Retail. Admission £1. Therapies £10. Readings and Hopi Ear £15 Refreshments available. 07713 398993

AFTERNOON OF ART AND CRAFT The M.S. Society have started an afternoon of art and craft at the West Derby Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane, adjacent to St. Marys Church - Mondays 2.00 to 4.00pm. All are very welcome.

AIGBURTH PEOPLES HALL - BOWLERS WANTED Require players for their bowls club young or old, male or female. Everyone will be warmly welcomed and shown how to play the game. Interested? Please contact Bob Tipper on 07818 214704 or email at bobtipperaph@hotmail.co.uk,

AL-ANON Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking. website: www.alanonuk.org.uk - helpline: 020 7403 0888 10am-10pm. local contact: Dave 07806 603259 Linda 07563 638900.

ART AND CRAFT MARKET 23 March, 27 April, 25 May, 22 June, 27 July , 24 August , 21 September, 26 October, 23 November. - All times are 10am to 3pm. -Free admission a FREE warming cuppa. At the Old Police Station on Lark Lane. Each Market runs on the 4th Saturday of each month and gives local Creatives the opportunity to showcase and sell their work. -All pieces for sale are handmade - no bought-in/mass produced goods are allowed.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING CLASS Every Monday afternoon at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, Belle Vale. From 1.30 - 3pm, £3. Suitable for new dancers or those returning after a break. For more information or details of classes at other levels, please contact Rosa on 07522 614 210.

BOXERCISE/JU JITSU/ BOXERCISE Boxercise is a workout using all the elements from boxing, i.e. circuit training, pad work, shadow boxing, aerobics, stomach work and core work, etc. You can burn up to 20 calories a minute and tone up every muscle group in the body. Beginners are welcome and they will work with myself before progressing onto more advanced movements. JU JITSU From my experience, Ju Jitsu is a cross between every other martial art as it contains moves from Judo, Karate, Kung Fu etc. From a self-defence point of view, it ticks all the boxes. Participants are taught blocking and striking techniques as well as ground work, throwing and locking techniques. Beginners are more than welcome. CLASS TIMES Monday 5.006.05pm: Kids Ju Jitsu, 6.157.30pm: Boxercise Wednesday 5.00-6.05pm: Kids Ju Jitsu, 6.157.45pm; Adult Ju Jitsu, 8-9pm: Boxercise Prices: Kids Ju Jitsu £3.50. Boxercise/Adult Ju Jitsu £5 St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road, L19 0NE. Please contact me for further details: Paul Coshott 07887 868872 or www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com

BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy supports people suffering from lung disease of any kind. We meet every 4th Monday of the month (excluding December) at Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, Liverpool 19 at 1.30pm. We usually have a speaker. It is a friendly session, members can chat to others suffering from similar complaints. There is no membership fee and we are there to support those suffering from any of the many lung complaints.

CRAFT MARKET St Barnabas Church, Penny Lane, L18 on Saturday 9th February, Craft Market. There are still some places available, £8 for small and £12 for large stalls. All enquiries to Judith on 07852 555928.

FAG ENDS Penny Lane Deveopment Trust is now hosting a weekly support group for FAG Ends. The clinic will be held on Thursday’s from 3.30-4.30pm. Starts on Thursday 25th October 2012. Just come along.

LARK LANE RECORD CD and Film Fair 17th Feb 2013 10am-4pm At the Old Police Station, Lark Lane, Aigburth Liverpool, L17 Rock & Pop, Punk, New Wave, Indie, Easy Listening, Soul, RnB, Reggae, Funk, Disco, Jazz, Swing, Country, Blues. New Traders Always Welcome. £12 per Table, Telephone 07800708036 50p Admission

LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK/COUNTRY DANCE CLUB 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 Hut, Gorsedale Rd, off Dovedale Rd L18 5EP: (0151) 427 1907

M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at LINKSIDE,VALE RD., WOOLTON on TUESDAY afternoons from 2.00 till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome.

PARKINSON’S UK Join us Your Local Group of Parkinson’s UK. Meets regularly at Elm Hall Church Hall, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool 18. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm Tel: 733 1327. Change attitudes. Find a cure, Join us.

SOUTH LIVERPOOL SEA CADETS Adult Volunteers wanted (18+). We meet at the Aigburth TA barracks every Tuesday & Thursday (7pm9.30pm) and urgently need additional adult volunteers to help with our Sea Cadets. Ideally you will have experience of water-borne activities (Canoeing, Kayaking or Sailing) or have a naval background. Please join us for a fun and rewarding experience. Local contact Gary 07803 850720 or Ian 07752 331917.

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TABLE SALE Hale Village Hall, Saturday March 23rd, 11am till 2pm. Tables provided £6 each. Admission 20p. Refreshments available. To book a table contact Vera 07912 206 254 or Pat 0151 425 3113

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TEA DANCE A chance to try out moves in Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing. Tuition takes place on Monday afternoons 1.30 to 3.30pm at Woolton Conservative Club, Grange Lane, Gateacre Village, L25. Cost £3. Call Colin 07826 310779

TEA DANCE IN GATEACRE Tea Dance commencing Friday March 2nd at 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Woolton conservative Club, Grange Lane, Gateacre Village, L25. Also, Ballroom and Latin dancing Wednesday evenings 8pm to 11pm. Tel 0151 260 4501

THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet for a talk at 7.15pm on Monday 14th January 2013 when Jeff Clarke will talk about “Moore Nature Reserve and the Mid Mersey Estuary”. 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.

THE HUYTON POET At your event - A poet and a proper gent - Poetry, humour and a comedy tale - Book him by electronic mail: thehuytonpoet@gmail.com

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THE LIVERPOOL HARD OF HEARING CLUB: The Liverpool Hard of Hearing club’s Coffee Morning held each third Tuesday in the month has been cancelled until further notice. The Wednesday evening social club re-opens in the new year on Wed 16th Jan 2013.

THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP Informal meetings are held on the last Wednesday in the month (except December) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For more details call 0151 726 8934

THE SREEPUR VILLAGE ORPHANAGE AND WOMEN’S REFUGE Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool; 11 -4 o’clock each day; Monday 21 January to 3 February 2013; Threading Dreams Exhibition; Textiles and photographs from The Sreepur Village and rural Bangladesh; Sale of hand-made cards, hand woven silk scarves and other gifts. All proceeds to the 600 children and 150 destitute women who live at Sreepur.

WILLS & POWERS OF ATTORNEY Do you need a speaker for your group? If so then please contact Gaynor Lanceley, solicitor, at Paul Crowley & Co (West Derby) on 226 2020.

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CROFT TURN ON THE STYLE IN CUP TRIUMPH by Mick Titherington RED RUM 0 STONEYCROFT 4 A scintillating performance from the Maiden Lane outfit saw them cruise through against League leaders, Red Rum, in this I-Zingari Premier Division Cup tie. In a start reminiscent of those often seen in the promotion winning season, with crisp accurate interchanges of passing, a pinpoint cross from the classy Franny Foy was met by the equally gifted Carl Peers, making his first appearance for the club this season, to head his team in

front after five minutes. For the rest of the half the Croft continued to impress and delight with some superb exciting football. One particular move involved six players in a breathtaking exhibition of one-touch football at speed, creating intricate patterns across the pitch and moving the ball from deep inside their own half and ending with Peers going close again. Although the Croft threatened much the score remained unchanged going into the break. The restart saw a fantastic move started by Liam Currie at centre back and involving a sweet exchange of

passes between Baker and Peers the product of which was a cross to the far post where it was met by Mike Kinney to smash into the net with a magnificent volley. The Croft, with their tails up, continued to press and Peers was only denied a second by an excellent recovering tackle by a Red Rum defender after he had found himself through with only the goalkeeper to beat. But with 22 minutes gone in the second half and following a short corner, Paul Carruthers found himself in the box to head home to make it three. Kev Moss finished off the scoring with a fine individual goal

with six minutes remaining to finish off a really polished performance and take his team into the next round. All of the Stoneycroft players turned in competent performances and some were absolutely outstanding. Mark Flanagan, in the central midfield role, controlled play with his excellent ball control and accurate passing to earn the man of the match award. Other high performers were Liam Currie and Paul Finnegan in central defence playing a major part in keeping a clean sheet. There is no doubt that the extremely talented Carl Peers will be a big boost and is likely to cause

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CROFT IN THE DRIVING SEAT AS FORDS ARE OVERRUN by Mick Titherington STONEYCROFT 5 FORD MOTORS 0 After last week’s result Croft supporters were anxious to see if form shown against Red Rum would continue into today’s home fixture against Ford Motors and it was a relief for them to see a bright start from the home side when a smart move resulted in Peers breaking clear of the Ford defence only to shoot wide. After the initial start things got a little sloppy with misplaced passes from both sides but on the 15th minute mark the game burst into life with the lethal duo of Foy and Peers once again combining for Peers to nip in before the advancing Ford keeper to steer a pinpoint cross from Foy into the net. Ford responded with determination and went close on a couple of occasions, one in particular took a perfectly timed tackle from Finnegan to deny the Ford attacker a shot when he had broken through the Croft defence. Then Flanagan squandered a good opportunity when he skyed the ball over the bar. Fords believed they were still in the game and posed occasional threats but in the main they were kept under control by a focused Stoneycroft side who were showing a renewed confidence following the Christmas/New Year break. Towards the end of the first half there was a flare-up involving a number of players following an over-enthusiastic late tackle by a Ford player on Finnegan which resulted in four bookings. The score remained 1-0 at half time. Williams replaced Dowd during the break and then within two minutes into the restart the ‘Croft had doubled their lead with old onetwo combination of Foy and Peers doing the thing they do best with Peers once again finishing off another slick move. Soon after, Foy went solo when he scored direct from a corner to make it three. With the home side well in control Peers sealed a perfect performance when he completed his hat-trick with twenty minutes to go. McGann, who had come on for Baker and had gone close on a number of occasions, added a fifth with a clinical finish to send the Croft supporters home happy and satisfied. STONEYCROFT: Donohue, Moss, Currie, Finnegan, Dowd (Williams), Kinney (Beckett), Carruthers, Flanagan, Foy, Peers, Baker (McGann). MAN OF THE MATCH: Carl Peers.

ALDER FC SPOTLIGHT ON SUNDAYS by Peter Harrison With the recent poor weather and the Xmas break, the spotlight this month is on the Sunday teams who play at Alder Sports Club. Recent articles have suggested that amateur football on Merseyside may be in decline, but I have recently watched two great FA Sunday National Cup games that have attracted

healthy crowds of over 300 people. First up in the prestigious competition are Alder FC who play in the Business Houses League: in a tough third round game they faced opposition from Sunderland in the shape of Humbledon Plains Farm.

performance sets up a last sixteen tie against local rivals Oyster on the 20th January at a venue yet to be decided. There are now four teams from Liverpool left in the late stages of this competition.

Alder, having taken a deserved lead via an own goal, found the opposition battle back to a 2-1 margin and looked to have secured a place in the next round. However, a late equaliser took the game into extra time, and the Alder powered home to a 5-2 victory with Liam Caddick completing a hat trick and Phil Wilson adding to the score sheet.

Alder Sunday Vets are sitting nicely at the top of their division in the Cheshire Vets League. Having won all games so far in all competitions including the Umbro 45’s Cup which they hope to retain. Manager Johnny Turner is hoping to build on last year’s exploits and shouldn’t have any problem with Phil Farely and John Garrity banging goals in regularly.

Man of the match went to Scott Atcho for his performance at the back but a great team

Also putting in great performances are the Boyd brothers, Charlie and John, Tom

Doherty and holding it together at the back the legend Kev Walsh. Final acknowledgements go to Alder club based Nicosia and Home & Bargain who have unfortunately exited the National cup. Nicosia bowed out 4-1 to local rivals Salisbury Athletic, whilst Home & Bargain, despite having two men red-carded, recovered from a 3-1 deficit to take their game against the Allerton into extra time. Despite Allerton also having a man sent off, their extra man made a difference in a pulsating game as Allerton ran out 5-3 winners despite gallant efforts from Joey Gibb and goalkeeper Ste Longy’s last minute push up front for a corner.

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