Sl march 2016 by Liverpool Link

ROYAL HUNTING PARK

By Stephen Guy

IT was an enclosed area of woodland originally reserved for the exclusive use of the monarch and remained virtually unchanged for nearly 400 years. Overlooking the banks of the Mersey, Toxteth Park was off limits to the few people who lived in the area. The forest teemed with wildlife such as deer and wild boar. At one time much of the North West of England was either forest of swamp dotted with shallow lakes. Early settlers kept to the high ground, following tracks meandering among the marshes. When King John, a keen huntsman, granted Liverpool its charter in 1207 he decided to create an area where he and his courtiers could enjoy the chase. John acquired the manor of Toxteth from the Molyneux family,

later Earls of Sefton, probably in exchange for Litherland. The monarch, best known for signing the Magna Charta, made sure Toxteth Park was well looked after. Accounts at the end of his reign give an insight how it was used and maintained. There was a master huntsman and 49 men, 10 horses, two packs of dogs, 52 spaniels (for retrieving game), 2,000 hand nets and 260 cocks (used for fighting). It is likely John hunted at Toxteth Park but there is no evidence that any succeeding royals used it. The park survived an order made by Henry III destroying many other former royal forests as farming expanded. Toxteth Park was enclosed by walls, ramps and ditches to keep it secure. It remained a royal park until the reign of Henry VI when it reverted to the Molyneuxs. This was the troubled era of the Wars of the Roses when different factions jostled for power. The park passed into the hands of that other great landowning family, the Stanleys, before reverting to the Crown. James I sold the park in 1604 when it ceased to be an enclosed hunting park. Trees were felled and farmers and others moved in. It soon reverted to the Molyneuxs who retained it until comparatively recent times. At the bottom of Mersey Road, Otterspool, there is a Victorian stone gateway (pictured) that led to a long-vanished mansion. Some believe this area of woodland is a remnant of the original Toxteth Park with ditches and earthworks linked to the ancient enclosure. n Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, open 10 am to 5 pm every day, admission free.

SERVICES LINK Need a gas fitter, electrcian, plumber, cleaner etc WHAT’S ON Advertise your event Charities, etc STRANGE TALES by Anton Valdemart

GAMES PAGE Sudoku, (win £15), Quick Crossword, Music Quiz... FIND LILLY LINK and you could win £10 BUY OR SELL Your unwanted items. Free of charge (for items under £100) see coupon inside QUIZ General Knowledge Quiz

RUSSELL GRANT HOROSCOPES

Don’t forget clocks go forward Sun 27th March

0151 734 0666 www.suttonkersh.co.uk

Issue 105 – March 2016

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

Saxophonist YolanDa Brown to perform at St George’s Hall YOLANDA Brown, double MOBO award-winning saxophonist and one of the UK’s most exciting and sought after live performers, is embarking on a nationwide tour from February to June 2016 and is stopping off at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall on Tuesday, March 8. Wowing audiences across the country, the Reggae Love Songs tour will be an infectious journey of reggae rhythms from the Caribbean, peppered with jazz-flavoured inflections and sensibilities. Throughout the tour, YolanDa Brown will be joined by a special guest, and in Liverpool she will perform with Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes. Widely regarded as the UK’s premier female saxophonist, YolanDa has performed with The Temptations, Errol Brown, Courtney Pine and Diana Krall and

collaborated with artists such as Mica Paris, Soweto Kinch, Omar and as part of Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Describing herself as ‘making music for everyone’, YolanDa has a really broad appeal and her debut album, April Showers May Flowers, went to number one in the UK Amazon and iTunes Jazz Charts. Influenced by a number of genres, but with a distinctive style all of her own, YolanDa is now drawing from her Jamai-

can roots for this exciting new tour. YolanDa Brown: Reggae Love Songs St. George’s Hall, Tuesday, March 8 2016 (7.30pm); admission £19 (+booking fees) Tickets can be purchased in person at TicketQuarter in Queen Square, Liverpool; online at http://www. ticketquarter.co.uk/ or by phoning 0844 800 0410. Subject to per ticket booking fee and optional transaction fee. More information at: www.yolandabrown.co.uk

Comedy night in Woolton Village LINK reader Jimmy Holland contacted us recently about a comedy fundraising night which he and ‘Team Davy’ are organising to raise funds for his friend Davy, who tragically sustained very serious head, back and chest injuries while taking part in a Lake District triathlon in May last year. During the cycling stage of the race, the brakes on Davy’s bike failed as he descended a steep hill and, after hitting a tree and a wall, he dropped 50 feet down a ravine, severing his spinal cord. Davy, who lives with his partner and their two-year old son, is now paraplegic and is confined to a wheelchair. ‘Team

Davy’ are now aiming to raise £12,000 to enable Davy to install a lift at his home and to purchase a specially adapted wheelchair (which will hopefully assist in enabling Davy to return to work later this year). To help raise funds to provide independent living for Davy, ‘Team Davy’ have organised “The Comedy Haul” at The Quarry (47a Allerton Road, Woolton Village) on Saturday, 19 March. Described as “the best in live stand-up”, it certainly lives up to this when you look at who is on the bill: MC’d by Adam Rowe (“Liverpool Comedian of the Year 2011”), also appearing are Alex Boardman

(a writer for John Bishop and ‘8 Out of Ten Cats’), Steve Harris (“North West Comedian of the Year”, who has supported Jack Dee, Johnny Vegas and Lee Evans) and Adam Staunton (“an outstanding talent”). This promises to be an absolutely cracking night of comedy and all in such a wonderful cause; tickets are available from Jimmy Holland at just £10 each. THE COMEDY HAUL; Saturday, 19 March 2016 THE QUARRY, 47a ALLERTON ROAD, WOOLTON, L25 7RE For tickets (£10 each) or more info please ring Jimmy on 07931 657608. All proceeds in aid of ‘Team Davy’

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

SOUTH LIVERPOOL’S BIGGEST ADVERTISING PAPER TO ADVERTISE CALL

MOIRA: 07930 654 264 CAROL: 07879 733 266

www.liverpoollink.co.uk Email: liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk Address: P0 Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WL

BOOKING DEADLINE 9TH MARCH (for following month’s edition)

LINK Pick up points R.T.S. Printers, Rose Lane, Liverpool 18 Espresso Plus, 173 Rose Lane, Liverpool 18 Aigburth Cricket Club, Aigburth Road, Liverpool 17 Aigburth Hall Nurseries, 5 Aigburth Hall Ave, L19 9EA L19 Garston Urban Village Hall 70 Banks Road, L19 8JZ L19 Citizens Advice Bureau Garston Community House 2 Speke Rd, L19 Drop in is open 9.30am- 2pm 0151 427 5337 L19 South Liverpool NHS Treatment Centre (Old Garston Hospital), Church Road, L19 2LW L19 Brodie Convenience Sore 305 Brodie Ave., L19 7NE New owners - local family SUPERMARKETS Tesco, Mather Avenue Tesco, Park Road Tesco, Woolton Morrisons, Speke ASDA, Smithdown Road NEWSAGENTS, ETC. L13 Mill Lane News, 162 Mill Lane, Old Swan, L13 4AH L14 Bowring Park News, 152 Bowring Park Rd, L14 3NP L15 S & A News, 87 Woolton Road, L15 6TB L16 McNaughton’s, 250 Woolton Road, Childwall, L16 8NE L17 Keith’s Food & Wine Bar, Lark Lane, L17 L17 Prom News, 137 Aigburth Road, Aigburth Vale, L17 L18 Londis, 162-164 Greenhill Road, L18 7HN, 724 1824 L24 Hale News, Hale Village, L24 L25 Grange Lane Store,

Gateacre Village, L25 L25 Super Cigs, Belle Vale Shopping Centre, L25 L25 Woolton Village Newsagents, Allerton Road, L25

POST OFFICES Woolton Post Office, 27 Woolton Street Belle Vale Post Office, 121 Belle Vale Rd Gateacre Hunts Cross Post Office, 269 Speke Rd, Woolton Lark Lane Post Office, Lark Lane Speke Post Office, 4 South Parade, (Mon to Thurs 8.301pm, 2pm-5.30pm, Fri. 9am-1pm, 2pm-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm Booker Avenue Post Office, L18 Garston Post Office, 26 – 28 Speke Road, Garston, L19 Mon-Fri 9 to 5.30 Sat 9-12.30 SOUTH LIVERPOOL LIBRARIES Allerton Library, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 6HG Childwall Fiveways Library, Liverpool, L15 6UT Garston Library, Bowden Road, L19 1QN Lee Valley Library, Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2RF Sefton Park Library, Aigburth Road, L17 4JS Speke Library, Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, L24 OTY Wavertree Library, Picton Road, L15 4LP TRAIN STATIONS James Street Old Hall Street Moorfields South Parkway

HELLO FROM THE LINK

YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL INDEPENDENT ADVERTISER – and remember The LINK goes into homes!!!!! Welcome to the March edition of the LINK. Can’t believe it’s March already! Dawn and I left the Echo ten years ago this month now that is scary! As the old saying goes “doesn’t time fly”……………… Don’t forget Mother’s Day and why not do something special for your mum? It doesn’t have to cost a

fortune – “it’s the thought that counts”! Why not book a nice meal at one of the restaurants in our Wining and Dining pages? Whatever you do, enjoy Mother’s Day. Another little reminder – the clocks go forward on Sunday 27th March. Advertisers, firstly, thank you all for supporting the LINK, some of you have been advertising with us since the very first edition, that’s just amazing and we thank you.

Just a reminder to make sure you book your adverts in by deadline as we do get full up. Readers, thank you for enjoying the LINK and don’t forget to say you saw it in the LINK and keep supporting our advertisers. Enjoy March and see you next month Moira, Dawn and Carol

WHAT OUR ADVERTISERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US Dear Moira, I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the service provided by The LINK and with you in particular, in the account handling of my business advertising. Your service from start to finish has been exemplary and on a professional, knowledgeable, yet friendly level that far exceeds all other advertising agencies I have dealt with. Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble to you and I am made to feel unique, never feeling that I am just one of many clients that you have to deal with each day. It is so refreshing to receive a prompt I have advertised in the LINK for 9 years and I would be lost without it now!!! Many thanks to you all at The LINK This month Lilly Link is hiding on a page in LINK. Locate Lilly Link and From Paul – P & L BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS write to us telling us which page she is hiding on and win £10. Send (COMPLETE BATHROOMS & KITCHENS FULLY your name, address and telephone number along with the page number FITTED) to:Lilly Link Comp

LOCATE LILLY LINK AND WIN £10

“Since using The LINK to advertise I have had a steady flow of work throughout the year for such low a cost. I would highly recommend The LINK to put yourself out there”. John’s Handyman Service

Got a nice story? Got some good news? Email us on liverpoollink@ yahoo.co.uk Have your leaflets delivered with the LINK (minimum 2,000 leaflets)

Call Tony at Wizz Distribution 07984 557 868

West Derby and Croxteth Park LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool L25 7WX by 9 March The draw for the lucky winner will take place before the following month’s issue - so locate Lilly and you could win £10!

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

1. Which “Dr Who” was born in Scotland Road in 1934? 2. Which famous TV/film actor, noted for the “Ealing Comedies” (Genevieve, etc), was born in Wavertree in 1919? 3. In what century was Liverpool Castle built? (a) 12th (b) 13th (c) 14th 4. What now stands on the site of Liverpool Castle? (a) Liver Building (b) Town Hall (c) Queen Victoria Monument 5. Deva was the Roman name for (a) Chester (b) Manchester (c) Warrington? 6. In football, which two teams contest the “North London derby”? (a) Arsenal-Spurs (b) Chelsea-Fulham (c) West Ham-QPR 7. Which American city is known as “The Windy City”? (a) Boston (b) Chicago (c) Dallas 8. With which musical instrument was Yehudi Menuhin associated? (a) piano (b) saxophone (c) violin 9. Which African country was previously (until 1964) known as Nyasaland? (a) Malawi (c) Tanzania (c) Zambia 10. Who succeeded Winston Churchill as Prime Minister in 1955? (a) Clement Attlee (b) Anthony Eden (c) Harold Macmillan

Answers will appear in next month’s Link

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

City of Liverpool Junior and Youth Hockey THE City of Liverpool under 10 boys team met with success recently in the English Hockey Board (EHB) Nationals The boys and girls teams entered the tournament but, due to illness, the girls’ selection was

limited, although they worked so hard and did themselves proud. The boys, City of Liverpool seconds, however, won with an impressive 20 points. Preston came second with 12 points and a

better goal average than Mossley Hill, also on 12 points. City of Liverpool Junior and Youth Club now go to the Regional Round in April. Well done everyone and watch this space!

Parish club set to host fundraising concert FOLLOWING the success of our Macmillans Fundraising Concert at Mossley Hill Athletic Club which raised over £1000, we’re now presenting

our show at St. Mark’s Parish Club in Halewood, corner of Leathers Lane and Penman Crescent, on Saturday 23rd April at 7.30pm.

Five acts performing 50’s, 60’s, Rock & Roll, Soul & Motown and contemporary acoustic music. Tickets £5 from the club.

Tramway and Light Railway Society NEXT meeting at the Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG is on Monday 21st March in the Rathbone Room at 7.30pm.

Carl Phillips, Deputy Managing Director of Transdev Dublin Light Rail. Carl will explain the development and opera-

tion of this modern tramway system and inform us of the current expansion programme. Everyone welcome. £2 per head includes refreshments.

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

YOUR MONTHLY STARS WITH

Russell Grant

ARIES Mar 21st - Apr 20th

Who you know is just as important as what you know early March. Get out and network - people born abroad can be helpful. Don't argue about cultural/religious differences; build bridges. Privacy may be difficult due to a meddling colleague. A Solar Eclipse (9th) could prompt you to retreat into for a while. You're tired of petty critics. An opportunity for meaningful work could arrive later in the month. Publishing, education and travel are all good to explore career-wise. A close relationship will show signs of strain on the 23rd. Taking a solitary holiday may be advisable - visit a country that has long fascinated you.

TAURUS Apr 21st - May 21st

You're in the spotlight early March, which is enjoyable. Making an impression on authority figures will lead to career advancement. If you're looking for romance, you could find it with someone who has an attractive accent. Beware of neglecting friends as you get closer to your amour. A Solar Eclipse (9th) marks an important occasion for a loved one; be sure to accept an invitation. Your creative impulses are stimulated later in the month - a great time to paint, play music or design works of beauty. A work assignment will come to an end near the 23rd. Don’t let this stress you - make way for fresh opportunities.

GEMINI May 22nd - Jun 21st

Time spent on spiritual pursuits will be rewarding. You're tired of focusing on money and status. Early March will bring opportunities to study, travel and do research. You might have to cut back your work schedule to acquire knowledge and take tests. Your best friend or romantic partner will provide you with additional support during this busy time. A Solar Eclipse (9th) could attract a career opportunity but be careful as there are strings attached. Finding a way to work from home is a possibility in later March. The results of a creative project will be disappointing on the 23rd, when a Lunar Eclipse sees critics come out of the woodwork. Take this with a pinch of salt and treat it as a test of character.

CANCER Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd

Your allure is very strong early March, making it easy to attract romance. Spending time with an attentive romantic partner and you’ll feel you're walking on air. However, it may be better to maintain financial independence from an attractive but irresponsible partner. Work will be demanding during the first half of March. It may be necessary to study with a stuffy but experienced colleague. A Solar Eclipse (9th) could cause a legal problem. Perhaps better to settle out of court than enter a drawn-out court case. Your business or romantic partner spreads word of your talent later on in March. Landing a lucrative assignment is a possibility. Emergency repairs may be necessary around the 23rd.

LEO Jul 24th - Aug 23rd

Two heads are better than one early March. It’s a great time to embark on a serious romance, get engaged or sign a contract. You're drawn to rebellious but accomplished types. If you're already in a relationship, it will feel like you’re both enjoying a second honeymoon. Unexpected expenses arise on the 9th but you'll be able to land a steady job later in the month, helping you pay the bills and stay financially afloat. A troubled relationship could come to an end near the 23rd and you may have to face some painful realities. An extended break could help in coming to terms with this and it will be a relief to escape familiar surroundings.

VIRGO Aug 24th - Sep 23rd

Invest in new clothes or a makeover early March. Looking your best improves your personal and professional lives. If you're single, you could meet someone special in a library, bookstore or classroom. If you’re already in a relationship you could experience some difficulty around the 9th. Be more attentive, supportive and giving. Don't impose your family's beliefs on your amour. Finding middle ground is possible later in the month, when you can make some personal sacrifices on behalf of your partner. A Lunar Eclipse (23rd) will cause a source of income to dry up. Don't panic and be patient.

LIBRA Sep 24th - Oct 23rd

Fun and games are earmarked for early March. Enjoy this even if it means putting work aside. Let a relative, neighbour or friend introduce you to a new sport or hobby. You may discover an affinity for this pursuit. A Solar Eclipse (9th) could highlight a health issue. It may take time to get this diagnosed - be patient and don't subject your body to intense workouts or heavy foods. Holistic therapy could be helpful later in the month. Let your best friend or romantic partner help with chores while you recover. You may decide to upgrade your appearance on the 23rd. Say goodbye to the past and embrace a cutting edge look! A business or romantic partner can help you with valuable knowledge and know-how as April approaches.

SCORPIO Oct 24th - Nov 22nd

Spending time with your nearest and dearest lifts your spirits early March. Work from home if the chance arises - you'll be more productive in familiar surroundings. Pursue moneymaking opportunities which arise. A passive stance could see you lose a terrific job to a rival. Promote your abilities and introduce yourself to influential people. A Solar Eclipse (9th) could see you adopt a new approach to creative work. Be open to criticism. There’ll be trial and error with an art project during the second half of the month. A tasteful friend will offer good advice about improving your performance. A Lunar Eclipse (23rd) will force you out of the shadows. You'll have to assume a more prominent role at work.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23rd - Dec 21st

People are open to your ideas early March. Use your expertise to inspire newcomers. A home improvement project will increase the value of your investment. If you don't own your home, there’ll be an opportunity to raise money for a deposit but a Solar Eclipse (9th) warns against buying a property. Postpone this until later this year when your finances will be stronger. It’s time to accumulate money, not spend it! An exciting career opportunity arrives later in the month, changing the course of your life. Breaking away from an oppressive group will be liberating on the 23rd, when the Lunar Eclipse sees you question the company you keep.

CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th

Early March is a wonderful time to increase your income. If you have your own business, raise your rates. Customers will be happy to pay more for superior products/service. Think twice about making a public presentation on the 9th as your remarks could be taken out of context. You may have to defend yourself later on in March. Keep a low profile - working behind the scenes will be rewarding and less stressful. A Lunar Eclipse (23rd) brings an end to a painful work matter. Take this opportunity to spend more quality time with your loved ones. An enriching personal life is critical to your professional success.

AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th

Your charm is at a high early March. Take this opportunity to attract love and admiration. If you're already in a relationship, you'll be able to twist your amour around your little finger. A Solar Eclipse (9th) attracts a moneymaking opportunity but with strings attached. Hold out for what allows more freedom. If you do accept, treat it as a stepping stone to bigger and better things. Later in the month money from an inheritance, refund or legal settlement will improve finances. Save as much as possible! A Lunar Eclipse (23rd) could see a hero fall from grace.

PISCES Feb 20th - Mar 20th

Operate stealthily early March. Your humility will win the admiration of an authority figure. Go ahead and apply for that high profile job and promote your strengths. Don’t overhaul your appearance on the 9th. Trying to please a shallow person will be futile. If you're looking for love, you could find it with an old friend later in March. If you’re already in a relationship your amour will have exciting news about a job or creative opportunity – celebrate! Don't get into debt on the 23rd, when a Lunar Eclipse forces you to become more financially responsible.

JOLLY JACK

IT was a ritual which always brought a smile to the Thompson family whose house often rang with laughter. Sam or one of his sisters would hear a familiar knock at the door and shout out: “Who is it?” Father’s chuckling voice came back instantly: “Jolly Jack the Sailor!” None of the children knew who Jolly Jack was or why dad always responded in this way but obviously it went back a long way. John Thompson was a successful business man who had travelled a great deal when he was young.

Madhatters Tea Party 27th/28th March PIRATE PARTY 2nd/3rd April. Held in Croxteth Hall Tickets £12.50 from TickerQuarter Suitable for ages 3 to 11 years Party Games Dancing Prizes

To advertise see page FOUR He made a lot of money as partner in a Liverpool company exporting household goods. The Thompsons lived in a big house at Waterloo overlooking the Mersey. Father would point out passing ships, making up funny stories about where they could have been and the cargoes they were bringing into port. He frequently told the children amusing tales about his travels: strange people he’d met and peculiar places in exotic lands. However, Sam was often aware of something more behind the stories, something his father was reluctant to talk about. Mary and Sandra sensed it too, as if there were hidden depths and meanings to the otherwise playful yarns. It was a particularly grim night with gales lashing the Mersey and the distant sounds of waves crashing on the shore. Lights flickered on ships struggling to reach harbour. A bell eerily clanged on one of the buoys bouncing in the waves off Brighton-le-Sands. “Father will get his death of cold on a night like this,” said Sandra peering out into the gloom, her face grimacing with worry. “He’s only gone to the Rotary dinner,” said Sam. “It’s just a short walk.” A few minutes later, there was the familiar knock on the door. Mary jumped up and gleefully cried out: “Who is it?” A very unfamiliar voice answered gruffly: “Jolly Jack the Sailor.” The three looked at each other. “That can’t be dad,” said Sandra, turning to Sam. “You’d better answer the door.” A big man with a beaming smile stood buffeted by the wind. He was wearing a White Star uniform and carried a kit bag over his shoulder. He barged in past Sam and roared with laughter: “You don’t recognise me – you wouldn’t. Where’s your father?” At that instant there was a knock on the door, a persistent hammering. Sam and the girls froze as the knocking rang out through the house.

www.liverpoollink.co.uk Sam nervously opened the heavy door but there was nobody there. He turned around and was shocked to see no sign of their mysterious visitor either. Then he caught sight of two figures battling against the wind. One was a big man with a kit bag over his shoulder. He was pulling a familiar but struggling figure by the arm. Just before they turned the corner and vanished into the night, the sailor turned round and beamed a huge but sinister smile.

Read my next Strange Tale – Welcome to my World – in the April Link.

STRANGE TALES by Anton Valdemart

Say you saw it in the LINK

Are you using dumbells at the gym? with Paul Coshott

Paul; 07887 868872; www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com

DO you use the dumbells at the gym? A couple of weeks ago, at the beginning of my chest workout, I was reminded that I hadn’t used dumbells for quite a while. When pressing the weight upwards, my arms were all over the place. My chest tends to respond better to machines, rather than dumbells or free weights, so at this moment I thought I would use dumbells for a change. When you use dumbells, there is no hiding place for the weaker muscles and the balance throughout the movement can be challenged.

To advertise please see page 4

To advertise see page FOUR

When you use machines, the weight you are pushing/ pulling is supported, and therefore the exercise can be easier. When THE you use LIVERPOOL a barbell, PERSONAL the strongTRAINER er side (arm or leg) can tend to do slightly more work than the weaker side.

Benefits of using dumbells: n Can help create balance and isolate the area you are working. n Can be more user friendly for your shoulders or elbows as your hands aren’t in a fixed position, as you can turn or rotate the dumbell during the movement. n Great to use at home as you don’t need much space when using them.

FREE!! If you would like to book in for a free week of weight training sessions with my ‘Women Only Weight Training Group’ then please contact me asap, as I only have limited space available now.

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

Picture (left to right) Gino Farruggio, UK Sales Director, Handicare, Barry Pearson, Ableworld (centre) and celebrity Monty Halls.

Merseyside company wins national award

ABLEWORLD are the UK’s leading mobility retailer and largest independent stairlift operator in the country. In August 2014, local businessman Barry Pearson negotiated a joint venture with Ableworld to grow their operation across the North West. From their head office store in Eccleston Street, St Helens they have now extended to include stores located in Wigan, Wavertree and Salford with more planned to open this year. In addition to opening mo-

bility super stores, the local business installs stairlifts and is one of the main dealers in the UK in their own right. They have been awarded the ‘Elite Partnership’ status from Handicare, a worldwide manufacturer of stairlifts which now puts them in the premier league of stairlift companies in the UK. In addition, Barry and his team were awarded the Handicare award for greatest growth in 2015 at a recent national award ceremony. When asked why his busi-

ness has been so successful in such a short time, Barry replied “It is simply down to the quality of staff that we employ who genuinely care about our customers. “We now employ 15 staff and have a great team in place to enable our business to continue to grow and support the local NHS network.” ABLEWORLD, 140 Rathbone Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 5HH. Tel 0151 733 1118 (100 yards from Wavertree Railway Station). www.ableworld.co.uk

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

Singers wanted for 150-strong choir

SINGERS are wanted to join our 150-strong choir. Come and sing the Great Songs of the Musical Theatre with us on stage at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on

Sunday 3rd July 2016! No experience is needed and no auditions are required. Rehearsals are held in Liverpool (Mondays at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church, L18) and

the Wirral (Tuesdays at Heswall URC, Telegraph Road, Heswall). For more information please refer to our website (www.unlimitedvoices.uk) or phone 01609 889005.

tween 2-4 pm at the Sefton Park Palm House, there is a Dixieland Jazz Concert by the Savoy Jazzmen. Come along to listen, jive or join in the Mardi Gras

Bring your parasols or umbrella and listen to the music of the roaring 20’s. The Savoy Jazzmen were formed in 1960 and played in the Cavern before the

There is an admission charge of £6.00 which includes light refreshments. For further details ring Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478.

Dixieland Concert at Palm House Beatles. ON Tuesday 1st March, be- parade numbers.

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

Introducing Jennie – your local personal travel consultant

HELLO, my name is Jennie, your local Personal Travel Consultant with Hays Travel. Working independently for the UK’s largest independent travel agency gives me access to thousands of suppliers which means not only more choices for you but competitive prices. I can assist with all types of travel arrangements, whether it be a UK coach holiday, mini cruise, worldwide holidays, sporting/theatre breaks and holidays for those with limited ability or special holiday needs. With me it’s all about

personal service, from the initial enquiry until your return home. I am available outside of normal office hours and can visit you at your home or workplace if you prefer to deal with someone face to face. I will even print and hand deliver your travel documents if required. All this at no extra cost! So sit back and relax and leave it all to me. SPECIAL OFFER THIS

MONTH: 2 day guided coach holiday to London. Admission to Buckingham Palace and the ‘Fashioning a Reign’ exhibition, A short Royal London sightseeing tour, A visit to Royal Windsor one night 3* hotel with continental breakfast. 12 Aug from £125pp other dates available, prices may vary. Quote JS10 for £10 discount per booking based on 2 people sharing. Offer expires 31st March 16. Tel: 0151 438 0005 / 07518 155272 Email: jennie.sisson@ hays-travel.co.uk Web: www.haystravel. co.uk/jennie-sisson

School to host Easter bingo BROUGHTON Hall High School PTA event. Sunday 13th MarchEyes Down 7pm (doors open 6.30pm) at Sixth Form centre building,

Broughton Hall High School, Honey’s Green Lane, West Derby L12 9HJ – ample parking right outside. Super prizes including

raffle. Refreshments available. Further details from Mrs Michelle Hayward at school (0151 235 1500) or visit school website – www.broughtonhall.com

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

Comedy set for four-week run at Grand Central

ACTORS Philip Olivier and Jake Abraham have joined forces to co-direct and star in their own version of the hilariously rowdy comedy from Furlong & Power (the writers of ‘Night Collar’) at The Dome in Grand Central on Liverpool’s Renshaw Street for a four-week run from Thursday, 25th February. The cast includes talented actress Lindzi Germain, behind the bar as the big-hearted landlady Lucy, Yogi (Philip Olivier), your typical bragging looney-tune, and Trevor (Jake Abraham) a Tourettes suffering war veteran with uncannily timed ticks. Throw in Kick-Off played by George Wilson, a punch drunk bruiser, Robbo played by James McMartin, with the hangover from hell and dodgy guts, Les O’Dochartaigh as Father Flaherty, Bernie Foley as Mary and Nelly and Kivan Dene as Hawker and Les, not to mention pint guzzling old Joe played by Nick Birkinshaw and you have a comedy mix of characters you’ll find familiar from your local pub! The Dome, Grand Central Hall, Renshaw Street, L1 2SF Thursday 25 February to Saturday 19 March 2016. Tickets available from: www.ticketquarter.co.uk The official charity for ‘Ale House’ is the James Bulger Memorial Trust; www.forjames.org

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

Kebab house in line for top award LINK advertisers Istanbul Barbecue and Bistro (in Allerton Road, Woolton Village) has just received the great accolade of being named amongst the finalists in the British Kebab Awards (Best Value Restaurant section). Owners Guven and Ilona said “we are both proud and absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for this award”. The awards are

now in their fourth year and the judges include MPs Jonathan Reynolds, Nadhim Zahawi and Keith Vaz. Ibrahim Dogus, a director of the British Kebab Awards, says: “Many congratulations to each business shortlisted for the fourth British Kebab Awards. “These awards are a true celebration of kebabs as a great British institution and recognise the

contribution of the industry throughout the country. “There is a very high standard of nominees for every category and I wish them all great success.” We at the LINK wish “Istanbul” every success and will cross our fingers that they emerge victorious. In the meantime, pay them a visit and sample the lovely dishes and great value for yourselves!

Istanbul Barbecue and Bistro in Allerton Road, Woolton Village.

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

LIFE ‘n’ STYLE

with JADE AINSWORTH

http://www.jadeainsworthgossip.co.uk/

Mother’s Day gift guide WHAT exactly do you buy for the woman who has and will do anything in the world for you? Want to buy something special? Well hold off the flowers and the card (I reckon cards are a waste of money and the flowers will be probably die in a few days) – I have got five fab picks that cater for any budget. n Candles – in my opinion you can never have enough candles. I love anything that is Tuberose or Jasmin based so when I came across this Tuberose, Jasmine and Mediterranean fig candle from

NotOnTheHighStreet I was overwhelmed. For £25 it’s slightly more pricey than the usual ones from Next or John Lewis that I would normally buy but the smell is lovely and the burning time is quite a bit longer. n Personalised Phone

Case/iPad Case – for between £14-£25 you can get a lovely personalised phone or iPad case from Photobox that will display your favourite moments. With a range of layouts and themes you can get creative to bring your unique moments to life

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

To advertise see page FOUR

Woodlands Hospice to host ladies’ lunch

while also protecting your gadgets. n Guylian Hamper Basket – perfect for all the mummies who love chocolate!! Large wicca hamper 920g filled with a selection of popular Guylian products. Beautifully presented for £35 and available at http:// www.very.co.uk/ n Slippers – these are something that I could never have enough of! Matalan have a really big slipper collection starting at just £3.50. I have these faux-fur mule ones and

everybody always comments and thinks they’re really expensive so if you’re on a budget this is the perfect gift. n Sunglasses – with summer fast approaching and

the holiday season upon us treat your mum to a pair of Porsche Sunglasses. These fabulous babies are priced at £220 but are definitely worth every penny of the price tag!

The Brain Charity ‘High Tea & High Heels’ tea party THE Brain Charity is proud to announce that this year’s ‘High Tea & High Heels’ tea party is taking place on the 24th of March in the Grade 1 Listed Georgian splendour of Liverpool Town Hall. Yield to your desires and let us pamper you as you indulge in an afternoon of delightfully decadent, delicious delicacies. Join us and allow yourself to delve into a beautiful selection of delectable mouth-watering temptations, traditional high tea and of course, cheeky champagne, whilst being serenaded by the dulcet tones of talented crooner Jamie Somers. Why? Because you’re worth it! With the event being compered by local comedy legend Pauline Daniels and tickets at just £35, they are bound to sell quickly, so do not miss out. Do not hesitate or delay, get your tickets online today, by popping into The Brain Charity on Norton Street, or by calling us on 0151298-2999.

PROM DRESSES, COMMUNION DRESSES AND SPECIAL OCCASION Special Promotinal offer

10% OFF On production of this advert

277-279 West Derby Road, Liverpool, L6 5EG Tel: 0151 260 1155 Mob: 07789 954161 www.dreamsbridalboutique.co.uk

WOODLANDS Hospice is delighted to be hosting its 20th Anniversary Ladies Lunch on Friday 22nd April 2016 at 12 noon at the prestigious Hilton Hotel, Liverpool. The lunch will be hosted by local actress Eithne Browne. Our speaker on the day will be inspirational Cheshire author and entrepreneur Jane Kenyon who will share her fascinating life story about her riches to

poverty roller coast- tine on: 0151 529 8117 or er ride and the key Tracy on 0151 529 8193. personal attributes and self-belief which led to turning her life back round. There will also be a chance to see the latest Spring fashions showcased in a John Lewis fashion show. The tickets are £40 and include a 2-course lunch, welcome drink, entertainment and raffles. For tickets or further information please ring Chris-

To advertise see page FOUR

MARCH ALLERTON IN BLOOM Are holding a cream tea afternoon on Saturday 12th March in St Barnabas’ Church, Penny Lane, starting at 2pm. There will be plants, bric-a-brac, books and homemade cakes. Admission free. Cream tea £3.50. Everyone welcome. SINGERS WANTED To join a 150-strong Choir. Sing with us on stage the Great Songs of the Musical Theatre at LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL on Sunday 3rd July 2016. No experience or auditions required. REHEARSALS: Liverpool Monday at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church, L18. Wirral - Tuesday at Heswall URC, Telegraph Road, Heswall. Further enquiries: www.unlimitedvoices.uk (phone: 01609 889005) GARSTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Holds monthly talks on topics of local interest, starting at 7.30pm at Garston Park Church, Island Road, Liverpool 19. Admission: £3 visitors, including tea/coffee. The next talks are: 4thMar 2016: ‘A WALK THROUGH LIVERPOOL PARKS’ by Ritchie Baker. 1stApril 2016: ‘DECORATION OF LIVERPOOL BUILDINGS’ by Andrew Richardson. The Society’s email address is gdhs@outlook.com ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH L18 QLF 6th March; Mothering Sunday 10.30am. Rev. Caroline Ainger. Followed by Communion. 13th March; Passion Sunday 10.30am Mr John Greenwood. “Toast” 4pm. Activities with refreshments for children (7 and under) & families. 20th March; Palm Sunday 10.30 am Rev. Caroline Ainger. 27th March; Easter Sunday 10.30 Rev. Dr John Lansley followed by Communion. TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at the Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG, is on Monday 21st March in the Rathbone Room at 7.30pm. Speaker will be Carl Phillips, Deputy Managing Director of Transdev Dublin Light Rail. Carl will explain the development and operation of this modern tramway system and inform us of the current expansion programme. Everyone welcome. £2 per head includes refreshments. DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT On Tuesday 1st March between 2-4 p.m. at the Sefton Park Palm House there is a Dixieland Jazz Concert by the Savoy Jazzmen. Come along to listen, jive or join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers. Listen to the music of the roaring 20’s. There is an admission charge of £6.00 which includes light refreshments. For further details ring Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478 GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday March 10th 2016 for a demonstration by Kathleen Dean from Southport entitled “A Garden of Verse”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall in Olivedale Road, L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm for demonstration at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5.00 THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Meeting at 7.15pm on Monday 14th March 2016 for the AGM followed by a talk by Erica Kemp on “The Love and Need for my Local Allotment”. 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. WEDNESDAY COUNTRY NIGHTS (THE LEGION, ROSE LANE) 2nd March; Mark Smith. 16th March; Nicky James. 6th April; Paul Wright. The Legion Rose Lane, L18. MACMILLANS FUNDRAISING CONCERT Following the success of our Macmillans Fundraising Concert at Mossley Hill Athletic Club, which raised over £1000, we’re now presenting our show at St. Mark’s Parish Club in Halewood (corner of Leathers Lane and Penman Crescent) on Saturday 23rd April at 7.30pm. 5 acts performing 50’s, 60’s, Rock & Roll, Soul & Motown and contemporary acoustic music. Tickets £5 from the club. LET’S PLAY THE PIANO Saturday 12th March, 10.30am12.30pm; Cornerstone Building (Grace Room), Hope University Creative Campus, Shaw Street. If you enjoy playing or listening to the piano, then come along to our next monthly event! All abilities/styles welcome and we have an amazing grand piano.

Tea/Coffee provided. Website http:// www.meetup.com/Lets-Play-The-PianoLiverpool/ email(Ben): letsplaythepiano1234@gmail.com LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wed 16th. March 2016. Lecture: Easter Presents from Faberge by Mrs Claire Philips. Russian jeweller Carl Faberge is best known for his Imperial Easter Eggs and these are the subject of this lecture. Meeting at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19. Cost £6 (donation).Tea and coffee available. All welcome. BRAND NEW ISTD GRADED DANCE CLASSES FOR THE DINGLE/ TOXTETH COMMUNITIES. Team Oasis Children’s Charity is delighted to bring 3 new evenings of ISTD dance classes: ballet, tap dancing, modern, musical theatre. Tots from 3 years/juniors from 5 years/adv juniors from 11 years. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at Team Oasis Dance & Drama Studios, 121-125 Parkhill Rd, Dingle, L8 4RN. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Fee: £4.00. For more information please phone 07985 534784 or email: theteamoasis@hotmail.com SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 6.30pm; Aigburth People’s Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool, L17 QDG. For further information contact Anne on 07814 564649 or visit our website www. sigbi.org/liverpool. GUIDED WALKS Re-trace the rich tapestry of Liverpool’s colourful history. Admire stunning architecture and discover amazing hidden gems. Tours led by qualified guides. Email: citywalks@outlook.com RETIRED DRUMMER Looking for other musicians to form a new jazz, swing, mod, trad band; arrangement made for weekly get together in a Childwall Tennis Club to be announced. Call Ray on 07767 684048 or 0151 280 4237. REGULAR EVENTS BOWLING Are you interested in Crown Green Bowling? We are the oldest bowling club in Liverpool. Come and join a friendly club where you will be made most welcome. We are located at the back of The Halfway House in Woolton Road and our season runs from the end of March until October. Contact Geoff on 07922 110624. ST BARNABAS CHURCH PENNY LANE St Barnabas Church Penny Lane: The Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services every Tuesday. Also on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays a Citizens Advice Centre is available offering a range of advice on money/ financial related subjects. Both services are available between 10.30am and 12noon. TOTS & CO Allerton United Reformed Church. We are a friendly play group for carers and their children meeting every Wednesday during term time (1.303.00pm). Only £1.00 for a carer and up to two children and refreshments are included. All welcome. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CHILDWALL We are a 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 info contact 07787 606636 or wichildwall@ gmail.com. INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE Sudley Area Residents’ Association will be holding sales on the following Saturdays in 2016: 20th February, 16th April, 17th September and 19th November. Starting at 10am at SARA Hall, Rundle Road, Aigburth, L18 0AQ. 726 0805 BADMINTON A small group of mixed male/ female aged between 35/65 play on Thursday evenings at Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive near Penny Lane. 8 o’clock till 9-30 £3 per session. Looking for new players with a good standard, we do not play in any league but you will get a good game. Please ring Dot 0151 475 8775 BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053 LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class Fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers. 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. BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053 BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.007.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955 BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy supports people suffering from lung disease of any kind. We meet at Bridge Chapel every month, with the exception of August and December, normally on the 4th Monday. The March meeting is on 21st (because of Easter) and we are having a speaker talking about Speke Hall. Everyone welcome (phone: 0151 733 8886) CLUB ROCKY LANE We are looking for new members or visitors to come and join us in playing CROWN GREEN BOWLS. We only play socially most afternoons in the week. For details call ERIC on 489 9484 or CLIFF on 289 0102. CALDERFIELD BOWLING CLUB Calderfield Bowling Club (Halfway House, Woolton Road) are looking for players; ladies and gents any age it does not matter whether you can bowl or not you will be made very welcome indeed. If you are interested please ring 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 12.45-1.30pm (£5 per class). Ages 4+ children can work towards exams with an experienced, qualified teacher. Contact Amy: 07507 015227 amy_sand1@ hotmail.com CREDIT UNION AND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU SERVICES Every Tuesday between 10.30am and noon, Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services. Also, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month the Citizens Advice Service is available – again between 10.30am and noon – offering advice on a range of money/finance related subjects. Please call in if you would like to talk to either of the above. 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. 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. 1pm-3.45pm 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) ELVIS PRESLEY FAN CLUB Merseyside branch of the official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Great Britain. Tel 0151 257 9874 EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance movements. Suitable for all abilities. Monday’s 1.30-3pm and Thursday’s 7 – 9pm. Both classes take place at All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or www.janesfitness.co.uk. 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 FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 3 at the Mackets Education Centre or Halewood Academy (also at local libraries), just 2.5 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 Carole on (0151) 443 2197 or Doug on 07925 369899 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. INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10am to 1pm. 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 07894 585689 or email info@ includeme-org.org 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 12.45pm 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). LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 LISHI TAI CHI Look after yourself with Lishi. A different way to exercise. No puffing, no red faces. Posture, breathing, moving, use your mind and body to help you forget your cares for an hour or so. Mondays, 7.15-9pm, Holy Trinity Church hall. Corner of Church Road and Woolton Road, Wavertree. Diagonally opposite School for Blind. 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 A friendly club, teaching a mixture of folk/country/barn dance style, American square and Pride and Prejudice styles. No need to bring a partner. Make new friends. Keep fit! TUESDAYS open 7-45pm Dancing 8-10pm at the Scout Hall, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EP. TEL 427 1907 LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB The group still meets on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, but the venue is now The Cornmarket pub, Old Ropery, off Fenwick Street. All levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. Membership is free, no charge for attending. Very relaxed. All levels from beginners to advanced/native speakers welcome. 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 MUM AND BABY FITNESS CLASS Yummy Mummy Buggy Fitness, Meeting every Monday 9.30am at Wavertree Mystery Park by Blue Coat School. Only £4 per session, Fitness class to help mums get back into shape after giving birth. Email sophie@pbpersonaltraining.com Or call 07805976281. 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 9.3010.30am 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. Beverley Jackson on 03442 253748. Patients and/or carers most welcome. Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join us. ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Roy Castle FagEnds Stop Smoking Support Groups. Held weekly: Woolton House Medical Centre,Fridays 2.30pm-3.45pm, Garston Library, Monday 2pm-3.15pm. Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre, Monday 4.15pm-6pm, or Wednesday 1pm-3.15pm. Allerton Library, Tuesday 4pm-5.15pm. 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 after-

noons 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 SINGING OUR SOCKS OFF Community choir for everyone. Fun, friendly and very active club performing across the city at major events meet every Wednesday at St Hilda’s Church, Stuart Avenue, Hunts Cross, 7.15pm to 9.15pm. First session free, £6 per class, no experience necessary. Call Su on 07717 181826 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 THE INKLINGS Writers and poets group. Readings and constructive comments. Fridays 1pm to 3pm. Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool 1. Read or just listen! All welcome. Phone 07561 077377. 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, now has a Tea & Tales session on Mondays from 1.30 to 2.30. All are welcome to this reading group. Find Ticket to Read at the Simon Peter Centre on Church Road, Woolton, from 1.30 to 4pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. 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 WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CHILDWALL We are a 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 info contact 07787 606636 or 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

To advertise see page FOUR

Allerton Road Woolton

L25 £895pcm Riding Fold, Halewood, L26

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this recently refurbished 4 bedroomed semi detached house in the very popular area of Woolton. The property benefits from gas central heating, two separate reception rooms and dining kitchen. There is also a utility area for white goods and an extra toilet. There are 4 food sized bedrooms and family bathroom. Early viewing is advisable to secure this property. Call Martin & Co. Woolton Village on 0151 428 6922

Chardstock Drive L25 £139,999 (Offers in Excess of)

BE Property Services are delighted to offer to the sales market this three bedroom semi-detached property located on Chardstock Drive, Liverpool 25. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac and in an enviable corner plot which is not overlooked. The property is immaculate and decorated to a high standard and briefly comprises; hallway, downstairs W/C, lounge, dining room, kitchen and a conservatory. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, a third single bedroom, and a family bathroom. The property benefits from double glazing throughout, gas central heating and externally there are landscaped front and rear gardens and a driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles. Please call BE Property Services 0151 428 1769

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

£190,000

Fabulous four bedroom semi-detached property in the very sought after area of Halewood. Situated in a cul de sac and having a lovely homely feel this house is a must view for the perfect family home. Close to Excellent road links, local amenities and schools and easy distance to Woolton Village. Comprising: hall, lounge, dining room, stylish spacious kitchen, study, four spacious bedroom the master having a stylish en-suite and modern bathroom. There is a lovely block paved drive and parking for a number of vehicles and the rear garden has a great decking area from where you can sit and enjoy some peace and quiet or spend time with family and friends on those lovely summer evenings. DO NOT MISS. EPC GRADE = C Call Martin & Co. Woolton Village on 0151 428 6922

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

and Lettings RED

@bepropservices

UCE

£239,950

Pheasant Grove L26

Ashton Square L25

-Four Bedroom Detached Property -Large Kitchen/Diner -Rear Garden -NO CHAIN

-Two Bedroom Cottage -Built in 1810 -Obtains original features -Viewing Available Now!

£234,950

£199,950

Farnborough Grove L26

Haileybury Road L25

-Four Bedroom Detached -Immaculate Throughout -Front and Rear Gardens -Quiet Location

-Four Bedroom Semi Detached -NO CHAIN -Walking Distance to Woolton Village -View Today!

RED

UCE

£166,000

£199,950

Yew Tree Road L25

Tinsley Close L26

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Great Location -NO CHAIN -Viewings Available Now

-Three Bedroom Detached Property -Detached Garage and Sweeping Driveway -Sizable Kitchen/Dining Area -Rear Garden Not Overlooked

St Ives Way L26

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -Well Presented Throughout -Quiet Location -Driveway for Off Road Parking

Palmerston Drive L25 -Two Bedroom Semi Detached -Downstairs Cloaks -Two Bathrooms -NO CHAIN

£114,950

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached -NO CHAIN -Quiet Area -Local Amenities

Appleby Lawn L27

-Three Bedroom End Terrace -Large Kitchen Diner -Well Presented -Off Road Parking

-Two Bedroom Mid Terrace -Immaculate Throughout -Large Kitchen open plan with dining area -Modern Bathroom

Halewood Road L25

-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -NO CHAIN -In need of modernisation -Front and Rear Gardens

-Three Bedroom Terrace -NO CHAIN -Garden -Modern Throughout

Merstone Close L26

£105,000

East Damwood Road L24

£84,950

£109,950

Wenlock Drive L26

W NE

£87,500

£119,950

PRI

-Three Bedroom Semi Detached Property -Modern Throughout -Popular Location -Driveway for Off Road Parking

Turnstone Drive L26

£149,950

NEW

W NE

£149,999

£79,950

Scafell Walk L27

-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -Extended Kitchen -NO CHAIN -Front and Rear Gardens

£75,000

Critchley Road L24

-Three Bedroom Mid Terrace -NO CHAIN -Well Presented Throughout -View Today!!!

£70,000

Woodsome Park L25

-Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment -NO CHAIN -Viewing available Straight away -Local Amenities

Offers in Excess of £65,000

All Hallows Drive L24 -Two Bedroom Mid Terrace -Cul-de Sac Position -NO CHAIN -Energy Rating : C

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

To advertise see page FOUR

ADVERTISING ANNOUNCEMENT

Japanese Knotweed As one of the many elements involved in dealing with the sale of purchase of properties, a conveyancer is required to consider the issue of Japanese Knotweed. Much of the British public may not have heard of Japanese Knotweed, but it is one of Britain’s most invasive non-native plant, which originally came from the far-east as an ornamental plant, introduced to this country by the Victorians. The plant is now naturalised and occurs across the UK as well as other parts of Europe, the USA, Canada and New Zealand. This weed is potentially a massive problem for properties in Britain and its eradication can involve a large amount of expense. The weed grows in the early spring, when reddish purple shoots appear from the ground and grow rapidly, forming canes, which grow leaves that gradually unfurl and turn green. The canes are hollow and have purple speckles, which form dense stands up to 3 metres in height. The plant flowers in late summer, forming spiky stems of small

green/white flowers. Many people will ask how the existence of this plant could affect them. Japanese Knotweed is listed under the Wildlife and Country Act 1981 as a plant which is not to be introduced into the wild; it is also listed under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 as “controlled waste, to be disposed of properly” and if it occurs on your land you have a legal obligation not to allow its spread. If you discover Japanese Knotweed on your property it is advised to combat it immediately. It is therefore a serious issue for homeowners and all prospective property buyers. There are possible criminal sanctions under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 if you illegally consign Knotweed infested materials, including soil, offsite. You could potentially face civil action in nuisance if your Knotweed encroaches or spreads onto adjoining land. Indeed, under the Common Law of Nuisance, the landowner must take

reasonable steps to prevent a nuisance, although liability will only arise after the owner has been made aware, or should reasonably have been made aware, of the problem. A potential claim by a neighbour is likely to be for damages for the cost of eradicating it from the neighbouring land and/or an injunction, forcing the landowner to take steps in regard to its treatment/eradication. Even tenants may potentially find themselves liable to their landlord, under the terms of a Lease, to have any Japanese Knotweed present on a property to be treated or removed. The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol Forms contain a question regarding the existence of Japanese Knotweed and a seller must take care when answering enquiries, as they become liable to a Buyer if they make a misrepresentation, perhaps even innocently if they have not made reasonable endeavours to check the position before giving answers. The Town and Country Planning Act also contains legislation to

force landowners to clear up land which detracts from local amenities. There are a number of specialist companies who deal with the eradication of Japanese Knotweed, but this treatment is expensive (possibly several thousand pounds) and involves a period of treatment and revisitation of the site over an extensive period of time, to avoid any recurrence at the property. A guarantee would be required, the benefit of which could then be assigned to a new owner on completion of a transaction. Landowners be warned!!

Helena Mitchinson Partner hmitchinson@gadllp.co.uk 0151 733 3353 www.gadllp.co.uk

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

Ibbotsons Lane, Aigburth, L17 £580,000 Energy Rating B

Silver Leigh, Aigburth, L17 £409,950 Energy Rating D

Ullet Road, Aigburth, L17 £400,000 Energy Rating E

Buckingham Avenue, Aigburth, L17 £325,000 Energy Rating E

Rossett Avenue, Aigburth, L17 £225,000 Energy Rating F

Aigburth Church, Aigburth, L17 £225,000 Energy Rating C

Burdett Street, Aigburth, L17 £169,950 Energy Rating Awaited

Allington Street, Aigburth, L17 £145,000 Energy Rating Awaited

Yew Tree Road, Calderstones, L18 Offers in Excess of £825,000 Energy Rating Awaited

Dudlow Lane, Calderstones, L18 £525,000 Energy Rating F

Glendyke Road, Calderstones, L18 Offers in the Region Of £485,000 Energy Rating E

Calder Point, Calderstones, L18 £395,000 Energy Rating E

Cleveley Road, Allerton, L18 Offers in Excess of £375,000 Energy Rating Awaited

Plattsville Road, Allerton, L18 £229,950 Energy Rating G

Pennyford Drive, Mossley Hill, L18 £179,950 Energy Rating C

Mosslea Park, Mossley Hill, L18 £99,950 Energy Rating C

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

South Road, Grassendale Park, L19 Guide Price £750,000 Energy Rating D

Knowsley Road, Liverpool L19 £625,000 Energy Rating F

Garston Old Road, Grassendale, L18 £475,000 Energy Rating E

Grassendale Road, Grassendale, L19 £335,000 REDUCED Energy Rating E

Endfield Park, Grassendale, L19 Guide Price £300,000 Energy Rating F

Brodie Avenue, Allerton, L19 £289,950 Energy Rating E

Allangate Road, Grassendale, L19 £265,000 Energy Rating D

The Spinnakers, Aigburth, L17 £124,500 Energy Rating C

Woolton Mount, Woolton, L25 £1,450,000 Energy Rating D

Quickswood Close, Liverpool, L25 £699,000 Energy Rating C

Blackwood Avenue, Woolton, L25 £550,000 Energy Rating E

Chartmount Way, Gateacre, L25 £409,995 Energy Rating D

Glenville Close, Woolton, L25 £360,000 Energy Rating D

Ye Priory Court, Allerton, L25 £235,000 Energy Rating C

Hayles Green, Liverpool, L25 £179,950 Energy Rating E

Grangeside, Gateacre, L25 £165,000 Energy Rating E

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

More than just lettings L25

1250pcm

L25

£895pcm

L25

£650pcm

L26

£650pcm

D CE U D RE

L24

Martin&Co are delighted to offer this newly refurbished stunning three bedroomed property situated in the heart of Woolton Village, with two reception rooms, newly installed kitchen with modern fixtures and fittings and three good sized bedrooms this would make for a lovely family home

Martin&co are delighted to offer this lovely three bedroomed property which is situated in the sought after area of Woolton Village. The property has two double bedrooms, one single bedroom, spacious lounge and kitchen with a garden that backs onto allotment's. Early viewings recommended to avoid disappointment.

£650pcm

L34

L24

£495pcm

£550pcm

£495pcm

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this unfurnished apartment in the popular area of Speke. The apartment benefits of two double bedrooms, modern large fitted bathroom, large open plan lounge and kitchen area. The kitchen is fully fitted, Early viewing is highly recommended.

Martin and Co are delighted to offer this fantastic one bedroom apartment situated in Wavertree. The apartment has recently been refurbished throughout and is offered to a very high standard.

£475pcm

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this new build one bedroom apartment in the desirable area of Prescot. the apartment has a open plan lounge and kitchen area and one good size bedroom. the bathroom is of a modern design with shower over bath.

Martin and Co are delighted to offer this brand new, three bedroom, three story town house situated close to Liverpool Airport. fully fitted modern kitchen/dining room. The master bedroom benefits from ensuite facilities and a walk in wardrobe.

L15

*** REDUCED IN PRICE**** Martin&co are delighted to offer this stunning two bedroomed property situated in the heart of Halewood village. The property consists of two bedrooms, the master has fitted wardrobes and a large family bathroom, one spacious lounge and separate dining room with log burning fire. Early viewings are highly recommended

£510pcm

L15

£450pcm

£400pcm

D CE U D RE

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this fully furnished two bedroom apartment situated in a luxury apartment block with good links to the city centre.

L11

£550pcm

Martin and Co are delighted to offer this four bedroom semi-detached house situated in a quiet residential area. The property benefits from modern fitted bathroom, generous sized kitchen, reception rooms and four bedrooms.

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this one bedroom apartment in the sought after area of the city centre. very close to the Royal hospital and net work links. The apartment is fully furnished with fitted kitchen and modern bathroom

£425pcm

Martin and Co are delighted to offer this two bedroom ground floor basement flat situated on Croxteth Road. Ideally located for major transport links, routes to the City Centre and Sefton Park. The flat benefits from off road parking and is close to local amenities.

Martin & Co are delighted to offer refurbished two bed property situated in Wavertree, Liverpool. The house is offered on a unfurnished basis and is close to Smithdown Road so transport links are easily accessible.

L13

£565pcm

Martin & Co are pleased to offer this three bedroom ground floor apartment situated close to Wavertree Technology Park. The apartment is offered on an unfurnished basis. Ideally located close to major transport links and local amenities.

*** REDUCED IN PRICE AND HALF PRICE ADMIN FEES ON THIS PROPERTY *** Martin & Co are delighted to offer this recently refurbished modern one bedroom student property. The property is ideally located close to Liverpool City Centre and benefits from modern fitted bathrooms and kitchens. All the bills(except Council Tax) are included in the rent.

L17

£550pcm

Martin&co are delighted to offer this stunning one bedroomed apartment, situated in the sought after area of Aigburth, Early viewings are recommended to avoid disappointment .

To advertise see page FOUR

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

More than just sales L25

L15

NE W A beautiful spacious semi-detached home in a much sought after area. Close to easily accessible road links and train station with excellent schools nearby. Ideal prospect for an Investor as easy distance to the Jaguar plant at Halewood for Corporate Lettings. Two fabulous reception rooms garage/office, beautifully contemporary fitted kitchen, three good sized bedrooms, family bathroom and much sought after south facing garden. Coming to the market with planning permission submitted for a fabulous extension ( if wished ) EPC GRADE = C

L25

WOW A beautiful fully refurbished spacious character property in the sought after area of Wavertree. Ideal for a student let with a great potential income of around £1,800 per month a return of OVER 12%. Or as a fabulous family home. Comprising : hall. Lounge, dining room/4th bedroom, newly fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and courtyard garden. Close to local amenities, road links, Penny Lane and Allerton Road and easy distance to Liverpool Town Centre. EPC GRADE = TBA

£250,000

D L O

True Bungalow Three Bedrooms EPC GRADE = D

FREE

0151 428 6922

FOR SALE INTO A

£89,950

SOLD

SO arden Apartment Two bedrooms EPC GRADE = D

£75,000

D L O

Stunning Apartment Two Bedrooms EPC GRADE = C

L19

£169,000

L SO

Three Bedroom Property Traditional Features EPC GRADE = E

L25

£89,500

NE A fabulous traditional three bedroom family home in the much sought after area of Seaforth. Close to local amenities and road links with excellent schools nearby. Comprising: Hall, two reception rooms, stylish kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, parking to the front of the property and beautiful sunny rear garden. NOT TO BE MISSED. EPC GRADE = D

£109,950

£103,000

Beautiful two bedroom apartment in the sought after area of Woolton with on site parking and beautiful garden views. . Easy distance to Woolton Village and close to local amenities excellent schools and road links. Ideal as a family home or as an e Investment property for any prospective entrepreneur. With approximately a 7% rental return this is an ideal buy to let investment opportunity. Consisting: hallway, two spacious bedrooms, contemporary fitted kitchen and family bathroom. NOT TO BE MISSED. EPC GRADE = TBA

£210,000

Fabulous spacious four bedroom family home in the much sought after leafy suburb of Woolton. Close to local amenities and walking distance to Woolton Village with excellent schools nearby, road links and great public transport. Comprising: hall, two reception rooms, kitchen, downstairs WC, four bedrooms, family bathroom and front and rear gardens. EPC GRADE = D

L21

L36

CALL US FOR YOUR NO OBLIGATION APPRAISAL

TURN YOUR

L19

L25

£147,000

NE W

£178,000

Fantastic self contained investment apartments with Residential Planning Permission and waterfront views in the heart of cosmopolitan Liverpool City Centre. Due for completion in September 2016. Five minutes walk to the Albert Dock offering a fabulous opportunity to purchase this investment at an incredibly low price with Assured 6% net return for 3 years. Ideal for the knowledgeable investor and Mortgageable upon completion. CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS THEM. BUY NOW

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

SERVICES • SERVICES • SERVICES SERVICES

TO ADVERTISE HERE SEE PAGE 4

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

SERVICES • SERVICES • SERVICES

TO ADVERTISE HERE SEE PAGE 4

SERVICES

To advertise see page FOUR

TO ADVERTISE HERE SEE PAGE 4

Mamas & Papas front and back facing pushchair, red with cosy toes and rain cover v.g.c. Runnymead purple school coat and hooded sweat shirt both new with tags 7-8 £10 each - 07918777473 Mahogany fires surround excellent condition £90. Oblong pup table mahogany & iron £80 good condition. Mahogany corner unit etched glass excellent condition £60 £90T: 0151 226 2230 Patio curtains washable easy iron two shades turquoise and dark blue, as new T: 0151 226 6056 Two Sat Navs for sale excellent condition £120 will sell separately T: 07773188940

WANTED

Stuart Crystal Cheltenham range or Hardwicke range wine glasses & highball tumblers M: 07930 654 264

Baby’s items for sale car seat, buggy stroller pram, high chair bouncer seat £30 the lot - 07712538313 Pet cage with bed 30” x 21 medium size never used £20. New rechargeable mini dehumidifier (4) (2 for £10) T: 0151 428 5802 Hostess table with drop leaf sides on wheels £35 T: 0151 547 0096 Vibration plate body fit is designed to improve body tone, strengthen muscles and circulation. £65 T: 0151 547 0096 Double bed headboard pale green as new £12 T0151 722 4929 WANTED knitting wool to make children’s

blankets for project Linus T: 0151 724 4724 Brown leather reclining settee, excellent condition 6months old, cost £400 sell £150 for quick sale. Radio still in box £15. v.g.c. T: 0151 521 4113 M: 07712725845 Single 2ft 6” base and mattress brand new £150. Three seater cream leather sofa FREE M: 07544026049 Kitchen table with four chairs good condition £65 T: 0151 280 1462 Ladies beige trench coat mac size 16 £8 T: 0151 270 2444 Mother of Pearl decorative plate comes from Saudi Arabian 40 years old £50 M: 07851864536

TO ADVERTISE SEE PAGE 4 OR VISIT www.liverpoollink.co.uk

Say you saw it in the LINK

LINK Quiz Page

Sudoku

To advertise see page FOUR

Answers in next month’s edition of the LINK

Quick Crossword

Pop Quiz 1. By what name is the rapper Curtis Jackson better known? (a) Dr Dre (b) 50 Cent (c) Jay Z

To enter send your completed Sudoku, with your name, address and telephone number to: SUDOKU, PO. Box 170, Liverpool LINK, liverpool L25 7WK by the 14th March 2016.

2. What was Robbie Williams’ first solo No.1 single? Was it: (a) Freedom (b) Let Me Entertain You or (c) Millennium

The winner’s name will be published 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.

3. Who had a chart hit in 1999 with “Music to Watch Girls By”? (a) Tony Bennett (b) Frank Sinatra (c) Andy Williams 4. Ian Gillan and David Coverdale were, at different times, the lead singer with which band? (a) Deep Purple (b) ELO (c) Jethro Tull

Across

Name ......................................................... Tel No: ............................................... Address Send to

Sudoku, Liverpool Link, P.O. BOX 170, LIVERPOOL L25 7WX

Last Month’s Quiz Answers Sudoku

1. “The Boys from the ----- -----“: Alan Bleasdale drama first shown on TV in 1982 (5,5) 8. Abbreviation for Iowa (US state) (2) 9. “Curved ---“: band who had the1971 hit single “Back Street Luv” (3) 10. Town which is “over the bridge” from Widnes (7) 12. “--, Myself, I”: 1980 Joan Armatrading chart single (2) 13. Annual motorcycling event in the Isle of Man (1,1,4) 15. Spooky, strange (5) 16. Automobile Association (1,1) 17. Vocalist (6) 19. Rear part of the foot, below the ankle (4) 22. European Common Market (1,1,1) 23. “--Greco”: Greek artist, b.1541, d. 1614 (2) 24. Request, book (e.g. in a restaurant) (5) 27. “---- Smith and Jones”: TV comedy series 1989-1998 (4) 29. “Up -- the Roof”: 1962 song by The Drifters (2) 30. Daphne -- Maurier: British author, b.1907, d.1989 (2) 31. Everton winger, 1977-79: signed from QPR & transferred to Wolves (4,6)

Down

1. Town which is “over the water” from the Pier Head (10) 2. Where the Grand National is held (7) 3. Prickly plants! (5) 4. Girl’s name: song title used by Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Starship (4) 5. Metal container used for storing food & liquids, etc. (3,3) 6. Ancient Sumerian city; birthplace of Abraham (2) 7. “Die ----------“ (translated: “The Bat”): Strauss opera (10) 11. Minerals/rocks (4) 14. Keen (5) 18. European Commission (1,1) 20. ---- Fitzgerald: Jazz singer, b.1917, d.1996 (4) 21. Be defeated; be deprived of (4) 25. Homer Simpson’s catch-phrase (3) 26. Brian ---: musician, original member of Roxy Music (3) 28. Audio-visual (abbrev.) (1,1) 30. District Attorney (1,1)

Crossword Solutions

General Knowledge

Pop Quiz

Competition Winners

Across:1. Valentine 6. ER 7. Croxteth 11. The 12. Tea 13. De 14. OU 15. Elsie 17. RBS 19. Lane 20. Yawns 21. Or 22. RA 24. Orly 26. MBNA 28. Et 30. Lescott

1. Hungary 2. Nigeria 3. The FBI 4. Mark Twain 5. Mons 6. Catherine Howard 7. Thunderbirds 8. 1953 9. River Wear 10. Edinburgh

1. American Pie (Don McLean) 2. Ten Years After 3. Pray 4. Huey Lewis and the News 5. Kylie Minogue 6. Let Me Entertain You 7. Aretha Franklin 8. Elvis Costello 9. Pet Shop Boys 10. The Big Bopper

SUDOKU C Cain L19 Miss M Gillbanks L12

Down: 1. Victory 2. Looe 3. Nettles 4. Trees 5. EG 8. Rhubarb 9. Tailor 10. Pepe 16. Earl 18. Swan 24. Ops 25. 26. Mr Yet 27. Al 29. TT

LILLY LINK Mrs S Henwood L18 J Cartwright L12

5. Which band had chart hits in the 60’s with “Make It Easy on Yourself” & “My Ship is Coming In” and a 70’s chart hit with “No Regrets”? (a) Doobie Brothers (b) Righteous Brothers (c) Walker Brothers 6. Complete the name of the Motown band “Junior Walker and the …….”. 7. Frank Sinatra had a No.1 hit in 1966, singing a duet with his daughter (“These Boots Were Made for Walking”). What was his daughter’s name? 8. Which former Eastenders actor shared the vocals with Damon Albarn on Blur’s “Parklife”? 9. Which two David Bowie singles were also the titles of TV series about a detective who time-travels back to the 70s & 80s? 10. The film “Sex & Drugs and Rock & Roll” is based on the life of which British rock singer (who died in 2000)? (a) Ian Dury (b) Billy Fury (c) Rory Gallagher

www.liverpoollink.co.uk

To advertise see page FOUR

The first asylum seeker session.

NEW BLOOD FOR LIVERPOOL SEFTON By Bill Chambers SPRING approaches for Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club with all the top teams except the Women’s 2nd team facing relegation! With only half a dozen matches to play things are looking grim despite some great coaching, captains and committed players! The Women’s 1st team drew with Belper on Saturday and in the next weeks have two must-win matches against strugglers Whitley Bay and Springfields if they are to retain their National League position. The Men’s 1st team, after a great win against Oxton, have

slipped back into losing ways and now look doomed to relegation. On the other hand the Junior section is thriving and the Under 10s, Under 12s and Under 14s Boys, Girls and Mixed teams have been playing regularly on Sundays since Christmas. The teams bring together youngsters from our satellite schools Archbishop Blanch and Liverpool College with others from King David’s, St Edward’s, Merchant Taylors and St Margaret’s. After the first 14-1 defeat to Neston things have improved greatly and a succession of fixtures against Oxton, Wigan and Runcorn

have been more successful. In early February the Under 10s Girls and Under 12s Boys were runners up in the Lancashire England Hockey In2Hockey Tournament and now move onto the regional finals; last weekend the Under 14s Boys team beat Runcorn 3-1. We have just started a Hockey for Asylum Seekers on Thursdays and were excited to attract 8-10 players on the first two weeks from Eritrea, Uganda, Syria, Bangladesh, the Congo and Sudan. Some are showing great talent and we are hoping they might be playing competitive hockey next season!

In addition we will again be running our annual Return to Hockey or Hooked on Hockey courses for men and women throughout the summer. Funded by Sportivate these courses aim to encourage former players to restart hockey and others who have never played to play for the first time. Over the last 2 years we have attracted almost 45 players, many of whom are now playing hockey regularly. So despite a disappointing season the combination of large numbers of promising juniors, returners to hockey and Asylum Seekers gives us hope for 2016-17!

Crisis hit Croft look doomed By Mick Titherington West Everton Xavs (WEX) 3 Stoneycroft 0 AN overcast day at Commercial Road provided a bleak but fitting backdrop to this vital relegation battle as both sides entered the match sitting at the wrong end of the premier league table. Given the prize at stake an observer could have reasonably expected a hard fought contest with both sides fully committed; sadly the opposite was the case. The visitors lacked direction, character and quality and it came as no surprise when WEX took the lead on the 20-minute mark. In a poor game it was the home side that showed the greater purpose and, with the exception of the excellent Callum Walker and the ever reliable Eddie Baker, Croft were largely anonymous. The introduction of substitutes Ryan Smith, Bruce Crombleholme and Ethan Doris did improve things for the away side but not to the extent that a fightback ever looked on the cards. Although some gilt-edged chances were created, the failure to capitalise on them condemned Croft to another fruitless afternoon, with the hosts adding to their half time lead.

Fulwood Arms FC in unbeaten run AFTER a rather rocky start to the season, Fulwood Arms FC have picked up momentum and have started to gel as a team. A 7-1 home win against Hunting Lodge gave Fulwood the confidence boost they needed. A follow up 4-3 home win against third in the table Bootle Wanderers, with two goals from man of-the-match Tom Collinson, was an excellent result in what was a brilliant end to end football match. Next up was an away tie at St Helens Town which was a tightly fought game resulting in a 2-2 draw with the goals coming from Sean Ponzini and his strike partner Ali Khalil. The great form continued with a 3-2 away win at league leaders Fazakerley Athletic in another exciting game which saw

Fulwood go 2-0 up with goals from Adam Ramsey and a well taken second from Ali Khalil only to see Fazakerley bring the game back to two goals apiece in the second half before a dramatic late winner from Sean Ponzini saw Fulwood grab all three points. Another 4-3 home win against AFC Huyton followed, in a game that saw Fulwood three goals up only to be pegged back. Sean Fletcher, the Fulwood striker who had been out injured for several months, came on from the subs bench and marked his return in style by grabbing the winning goal. Fulwood are now unbeaten in their last five games and currently sitting joint 5th in the league, a mere 3 points off top spot. Watch this space!

Say you saw it in the LINK

To advertise see page FOUR

SOUTH CONTINUE ON THREE FRONTS By Jim Stanway

SOUTH Liverpool FC reached their second semi-final since Christmas with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Liverpool County Premier side Warbreck. The game was played at Wavertree Sports Park due to the adverse weather conditions as the match had been postponed the previous week. Two goals in the first seven minutes of the game by South’s star strikers Cameron Dalton and Alex Woodcock made the crucial breakthrough, with Woodcock’s goal a superb left foot strike into the bottom corner of the net. Although Warbreck had plenty of the

ball thereafter, South’s keeper did not have a shot to save and both Dalton and woodcock had chances to clinch the tie before Warbreck got one goal back with 10 minutes left. However, South saw out a game in which centre-backs Matt Hughes and Tony Sayer had been outstanding. South made progress to the semi-finals of the West Cheshire League Cup with a 5-0 win over Newton at Jericho Lane. The away team gifted South their first two goals but it was centre forward Cameron Dalton, with a hat-trick, and a header from Gary Pollard which clinched the game. South will be hoping to go one better than last season when they

lost in the final and will be travelling to Rainhill Town for the semi-final next month. South remain in contention to retain their league title but have several games more to play than their main rivals. A 4-2 win over Newton saw their fighting qualities, with Newton twice taking the lead. A Stephen Doyle equaliser just before half-time was cancelled out by another Newton goal after the break but a quickfire double from Cameron Dalton on the hour mark put South ahead. A tremendous move involving Danny Ventre and Kevin Martin then saw Newton’s keeper inadvertently turn the ball into his own net

to seal the points for South. South’s reserves have been quiet lately due to numerous postponements caused by the bad weather but managed to hammer Mossley Hill Reserves 5-1 with a hat-trick from leading scorer David Mee and two goals from the returning Curtis Cummins. South will be hosting their annual Sportsman’s Evening on

Saturday 16 April at the Highfield Social Club (Queens Drive, on the corner of East Prescot Road). The speakers will be ex-Premier League ref Jeff Winter, who is one of the country’s top after dinner speakers, and local award-winning comedian Adam Rowe. Tickets are available from club secretary Jim Stanway at £25 each (phone 07858 329277).

Paul Lundon (centre in white) in action in recent (Sat 13/2/16) cup win over Warbreck

EXTENSIONS, CONSERVATORIES, ORANGERIES, NEW BUILD… WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Mrs Blaine, Walton. – “Excellent extension. Efficient. Courteous.” Mrs Maitken, West Derby. – “Appreciation of new driveway. Fantastic job.” Dr. John Winter, Aigburth. – “Very professional. Very neat indeed.” Sterling work at all Liverpool’s heritage sites from Sudley Manor, Central library, Palm house, St George’s Hall, direct for the City Council.

Original testimonials, Insurance details, list of current/recent works, advice, site visit, estimates/quotes on request at no charge. Or call in for Tea (ring first) meet the staff and see how we work

STERLING SERVICES Ltd.

BUILDING/MAINTENANCE AND GROUND WORKS Sterling House, Caddick Road, Knowsley L34 9HP

0151 524 3532 • 0151 268 1053 WWW.STERLINGSERVICES-SDS.UK.COM