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Issue 117 – February 2017

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CORNCRAKE VALLEY

By Stephen Guy

A CENTURY Ago Childwall with its ancient church and village was still a rural area just five miles from Liverpool city centre.

All Saints is Liverpool’s only surviving substantial medieval church with some 14th century masonry and windows.

The building has been altered over the centuries: the tower was rebuilt in 1810 and an aisle was added in 1906.

There are two monumental brasses, rare in this area, set in a wall. Dating from 1524, they depict Henry Norris of Speke and his wife.

The south wall has what is believed to be a “lepers’ squint” outside at ground level. Now mostly confined to hot countries, leprosy was once found in Britain.

Lepers were not allowed to join congregations in church for fear of spreading infection.

However, they had a view of the altar through the squint and could follow the service.

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Among prominent people buried in the churchyard are brewer Sir Andrew Barclay Walker, of art gallery fame, and Liverpool’s first woman Lord Mayor Margaret Bevan.

The picturesque half-timbered vicarage was pictured in 1912.

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extensively altered over the centuries.

Records show that the kitchen was refurbished in 1699 when new ovens were installed.

The vicarage, with its neat gardens and fine views, was demolished in 1928 and a parish hall built on the site.

At this time Childwall Valley was still rolling farmland where corncrakes hid in the crops.

This secretive bird is now very rare. It is known for its harsh “crek, crek” call which was last heard in Childwall about 1931. My father and grandfather knew the valley well and often crossed it by footpath.

Childwall was absorbed into Liverpool in 1913.

Extensive housing development was carried out throughout the 1930s

transforming the area into a leafy Liverpool suburb.

There are still fine views from Score Lane, once a narrow gated track.

Childwall Woods and Black Wood are wildlife havens.

I often use the Sustrans cycle track following the course of the former Cheshire Lines railway opened in 1879. It eventually linked Southport to Warrington and beyond.

Childwall Station stood at the bottom of Well Lane, opening on the same day as the line.

The station closed to passengers in 1931, ironically just as the area was starting to be developed. 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.

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Congratulations Kerry Peacock, BEM from South Liverpool LINK WOOLTON in Bloom is delighted to announce that Mrs Kerry Peacock, our horticultural manager, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours List.

Kerry has been the driving force and inspiration for the hugely successful Liverpool suburb of Woolton gaining 10 years of Gold awards in NW in Bloom and the RHS National Britain in Bloom competitions, culminating in gaining the highest accolade of Gold in the Champion of Champions category in 2014.

Woolton in Bloom was formed in 2002 in an effort to bring the village community together following tensions about a proposed one-way traffic system.

Woolton was the first ‘urban’ village to win year after year as the competition expanded to include community involvement in addition to floral displays. Woolton in Bloom volunteers range in age from pre-school children to 80+, all giving their time freely and voluntarily under the direction of Kerry Peacock.

Woolton in Bloom has worked with Duke of Edinburgh students, youth

Kerry Peacock BEM. offending payback teams, local authority officers, schools and elderly peoples’ groups – all supervised by Kerry, who year on year comes up with innovative and new ideas.

The nomination was put forward by local resident, Mr Graham Mansell, who had seen first-hand the work put in by Kerry and her team year on year in Woolton Village.

Graham said: “Since I moved into Woolton Village, 20 years ago, Kerry Peacock has impressed me time and again with her horticultural creations, bringing colour into our lovely Woolton Village.

“Throughout the whole year, Kerry and the Wooltonin-Bloom team sacrificially donate many hours of their

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time, every week, in all weathers, to bring colour into our village.

“She inspires and motivates others to contribute, and just goes to show what a team can do when they unite together, winning many of the National horticultural awards.”

Woolton in Bloom chair, former councillor, Barbara Mace, also submitted a nomination to support this.

She added: “We could not be more delighted that Kerry’s work and inspiration has been recognised in this way.

“She always modestly says it is a team effort, but all teams need a leader and motivator, and Woolton in Bloom would not have achieved such success without her inspiration.”

Kerry’s hard work was also recognised with a well-deserved Community Champion Award both in North West in Bloom and Britain in Bloom in 2013.

Kerry’s award will be presented at a ceremony presided by HM The Queen’s representative, Lord Lieutenant, Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE.

Note from Moira (LINK owner): “I would just like to add my own congratulations to Kerry on her very well deserved award and thank her and all the Woolton in Bloom volunteers who keep Woolton village looking beautiful.”

Meeting of the Gateacre Society THE next meeting of the Gateacre Society will be a talk

by Stephen Guy, chairman of the West Derby Society entitled Forgotten Liverpool: Merchant Palaces and Personalities.

This will be at the Gateacre Chapel on Gateacre Brow at 2.30pm on Sunday February 5.

Everybody welcome to attend, donations welcomed.

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Well, there’s plenty to look forward to once we get into February.

The light nights are on their way and the weather has been quite kind

to us up to now here in Liverpool so fingers crossed it will stay that way.

And of course for all the romantics amongst you – Valentine’s Day, February 14, is just around the corner.

Why not treat your Valentine to something special this year.

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SOROPTIMIST International Liverpool, a women’s service organisation, celebrated the club’s recent 90th birthday in vintage style, with afternoon tea at the Sefton Park Hotel, where the club holds its regular monthly meetings.

Members and guests entered into the spirit of the club’s founder members by dressing in the style of the 1920’s. The club had been inaugurated at Francis’ Café in Parker Street, Liverpool on the 30th November 1926 with 28 members. By the time the club was chartered on 15th February 1927 by Mr Stuart Morrow, the founder

of Rotary and Soroptimist clubs in America, there were 80 members and Miss Maud Carpenter, business manager of the Liverpool Playhouse, was elected the first President.

SI Liverpool was only the third club to be formed in Great Britain, there now being around 3,000 Soroptimist Clubs in 124 countries.

Following afternoon tea, member Ann Clayton, a historian, gave a fascinating talk on the founding of the club, using archive records, followed by entertainment of the era from the wonderful local singer, Sarah Chidlow,

which rounded off the afternoon’s fun. Special thanks must also be given to local businessman Mr Stephen Darnell who generously brought along his vintage Wolsey and Felicity Hat Hire who provided several vintage hats for the ladies for helping to recreate a very special celebration!

The club is looking forward to its commitment for the next 90 years of service at local and global level.

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Mother dear

HIS earliest memories were always from days spent in the kitchen dominated by a huge cooking range and rows of copper pans gleaming in the gaslight.

Mrs Bloom was a poor widow trying to raise her son Mark while working long hours as cook at Dreary Hall.

Mark suffered ill health which affected his mobility but he was a cheerful child.

Often, particularly in bad weather, he could not manage to struggle half a

mile down the narrow lane to the village school.

The understanding schoolmaster set him homework to fill his days.

Mark, a studious boy, would sit next to the range while his mother busied herself about the kitchen.

Stern-faced Mrs Bloom would occasionally issue an order such as “Give that pudding a stir” and Mark would reply “Certainly at once Mother Dear”.

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crept in when it grew dark – his favourite spot was next to the warm range. He would jump away when the oven door was opened, sending a fiery blast around the kitchen.

“It’s as hot as the hobs of Hell,” Mrs Bloom would exclaim, a look of devilment in her eyes.

One day Mark was tidying up the scullery next to the kitchen. He discovered some old books beneath battered saucepans. Several outdated

almanacs were piled on an ancient, leather-bound tome.

A budding bibliophile, he snatched it up and limped back to his stool by the fire.

He was about to open it when a familiar voice snapped: “Stir the gravy” – “Certainly at once Mother Dear”.

Mark opened the book on the first page. Strange oldfashioned handwriting was scrawled over the endpaper.

“At last after 10 long years I have made me a book from all that has been divulged from diverse places,” said the inscription. “Seek ye within these pages for the light but beware.”

Mark leafed his way

through the book’s musty pages. Some were stained and smudged by unknown liquids and substances.

He would see it was a recipe book for concoctions to treat all manner of ailments and conditions.

Several caught his eye.

One was headed For the Cure of Eruptions of the Skin while another proclaimed A Relief from the Palsy.

Mark was not tempted – leave well enough alone, he mused.

Then he saw another simply headed For the Cure of Irritating Persons.

The recipe was relatively simple – the only challenging ingredient was a fox’s

eyeball. However, he was able to secure one from the local hunt.

He boiled it with herbs, spices and a dash of seaweed before letting it cool in a corner of the wine cellar.

Mrs Bloom thundered: “Stir that soup!”

Mark decided it was time for action and slipped the eyeball brew into his mother’s broth that evening.

Next day her face was wreathed with smiles as she suggested in a soothing voice: “Do you think you could stir that pudding please?”

“Certainly – with the greatest pleasure – Mother Dear”.

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Nurses offer advice on staying well in winter AS colder weather conditions hit Merseyside this week, Community Nurses from Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust are urging residents to take extra precautions to keep themselves and loved ones safe and well.

It’s important to look after yourself, especially during the colder winter months. Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health, especially if you’re over the age of 65 or living with a long-term health condition.

Moira Angel, interim director of nursing for Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust, said: “As colder weather conditions approach, we want to encourage everyone in our local community to be extra mindful of looking out for older family members,

friends and neighbours who might be living alone.

“Cold, icy weather can be especially dangerous for frail or elderly people, who are at greater risk of serious trips, slips and falls, and can quickly become socially isolated in icy or snowy weather – so do try to check up on them more often, with extra visits and phone calls.”

Keep warm – Try to keep your home heated to at least 18C. Draw your curtains at dusk and keep doors closed to reduce draughts and retain heat. Wearing several light layers of warm clothes is more effective than one thick layer.

Eat Well – Have regular hot drinks, and eat at least one hot meal a day if possible.

Look out for others – If you have any older neighbours and relatives, look out for

them and call or visit them regularly to make sure they are safe and well.

Get prepared – Plan ahead by keeping a well stocked medicine cabinet at home to help you fight off common winter coughs, colds and sore throats Use your pharmacist – If you start to feel unwell, don’t wait until it gets more serious. Seek advice from your local pharmacist.

Get a flu jab – You can have a free flu jab to protect against seasonal flu from your GP if you are over 65, pregnant, or have a longterm health condition.

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Hollywood with the A listers? I’d rather be on stage in Liverpool HE’S most often seen on screen alongside fellow League of their Own regulars Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff, but comedian Jack Whitehall isn’t short of glamorous A-list company either.

On the big screen he appeared alongside Hollywood superstars Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston in the film Mother’s Day, and he’s about to star with Eva Longoria in a BBC adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s novel Decline and Fall.

“Yes, I’m just picking the A-listers off one by one,” laughs Jack, who brings his live stand-up tour to Liverpool in February.

“But it is exciting to work with those kind of people, you always feel a little bit nervous when you’re in their presence and you have to remember to do your job as well, rather

than just stare at them.

“You do always feel like you’re slightly robbing a living at every point, that you don’t deserve to be there, so you’re constantly fighting that.”

The mini series also features Liverpool actor Stephen Graham, and the three clearly had fun together.

Desperate Housewives star Eva said after filming it had been “a pleasure working with the amazing Jack Whitehall” and the 28-yearold reveals he and Stephen found time to prank each other on set.

“They were both great,” says Jack. “I loved working with Stephen, he’s such a dude. I’d met him about three or four years ago, we did Soccer AM and I got on with him really well and really wanted to work with him.

“He got me badly, though, because he stole a headshot of mine and wrote a message on it to her saying ‘dear Eva, it’s so wonderful to have you on this show, love your darling Jackie’!

“He put it in her dressing room and he told me but I didn’t get to it in time so she found it and never referenced it so she must have thought it was real. It was mortifying that she thought I’d signed a headshot for her and given it to her. On day one. That’s just so creepy.”

For the London-born comedian, film and TV work is an add-on to his day job, performing live. He particularly enjoys the TV shows, explaining: “At the moment all the big film stars are wanting to work in TV and I feel like that’s probably the most

exciting place to be working, but at the same time if a great film script came along I’d love to do it.”

His heart, though, still really lies on stage where he started his career.

“The live stuff is always the most exciting to do because it’s so immediate, you’re there and it’s different each night and nothing really compares to the buzz of that,” he says.

“When you’ve been away for a while you’re really itching to get back on stage and I love doing the tour and getting out on the road.”

Don’t arenas seem a bit impersonal for a solo show though?

“I think it depends what type of stand-up you are,” he explains. “If you’re a man and a mic stand-up maybe, but I’ve always admired people like Lee Evans and Kevin Hart and they really fill the space and try to make it feel like a bit of a spectacle so I actually quite like playing the arenas.

“It is quite exhausting but you get a lot of adrenaline when you step onto the stage so it’s a real rush. And Liverpool audiences are really good. Bish (John Bishop) always says it’s the best place to get heckled, it’s when they bring their own jokes that you’re in trouble.”

Jack Whitehall at Large comes to Liverpool Echo Arena on Sunday February 5.

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Letters to the editor ...

Dear Moira A huge THANK YOU, as entirely due to your publicity we have found a simply wonderful home for Freddie (last month’s cat of the month). And he is now so happy, no longer on the streets, no longer cold and wet, and full of sores.

He is warm, well-fed but most important of all, he is safe and loved. Thank you wonderful LINK! (From Garston Animal Rescue) I am absolutely delighted to hear about Freddie and letters like this mean so much. Thank you. Moira – Editor Dear Editor We all know that January/February can be a period of particular financial hardship and stress.

Can we extend an open invitation to neighbours that we have a finance and debt advise support drop in at the Tuebrook Hope Centre every Friday morning from 9am to 12pm.

No appointment is needed. We would urge any residents with debt and money problems to come along , bringing all relevant papers for a private and confidential interview and support.

Councillors Steve Radord, Kevin Morrison and Billy Lake Tuebrook Hope Group

Cat of the month – Cleo FIRSTLY, we’d like to say a massive thanks to The Link for finding Freddie his forever home last month!

He is now so happy, warm and well-fed but, most important of all, he is safe and loved.

This month we have Cleo; she was found abandoned with her sister by one of our volunteers while they were in Spain.

She had just given birth to kittens and was very weak.

She was given medical care and a foster home while she recovered and the foster family didn’t have the heart to just put her back on the streets to

fend for herself.

After several months of trying to find them a permanent home in Spain her foster carer was unable to carry on looking after them so our volunteer made the decision to bring them home to the UK. Her sister has managed to find her forever home but Cleo is still waiting.

She is so very loving and affectionate given all that she’s been through and deserves to be loved.

She’s two years old, good with dogs and a confident little lady needing a home away from main roads as she’s not used to cars.

Please contact: Nancy

Lindsay on 07745 16717 or drop us an email at info@garstonanimalrescue. com for more information.

Garston Animal Rescue, reg’d charity 701001,

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Dear LINK I would just like to thank you for the two chances we had to enjoy the VIP Christmas lunch with Sir Ken Dodd and friends at the Devonshire House and tickets to see Sir Ken Dodd’s Happiness Show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Winning the prize to see Sir Ken was amazing and all for the cost of a postage stamp.

Once again thank you to all involved.

Colin and Brenda Edwards

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Programme wins support of over 40 businesses

Iceland and B&M saves the day for 29th Picton Scout Group bag pack WHEN members of the 29th Picton Scout Group arrived to do a bag pack in a Belle Vale store on Saturday, December 17 they were dismayed to find that they had been double booked.

They believed the bag pack had been booked for them many weeks before.

After panicking for a few minutes, they decided to ask in the shopping precinct if any of the other stores could help them out.

Iceland’s manager Ste very kindly allowed them to bag pack in the morning.

Luckily they had Ernie with them, who had brought along the guide dog that he looks after.

He knew the manager, Kayleigh, at B&M and was able to secure them a slot in the afternoon.

Group Scout leader Pam Baines said: “We had spent many weeks planning our event to raise money for

our Million Hands Project, ‘Guide Dogs for the Blind’ and a defibrillator for Childwall Methodist Church and many, many thanks go to the managers of both shops.

“We raised an amazing £528.

“Well done to all the Beavers and Cubs who achieved their Community 1 Badge, and worked so hard, and thanks also go to the Group’s leaders and parents who supported us.”

ST MARGARET’S Academy has successfully secured work placements with some of the UK’s leading businesses.

Year 10 students at SMA will be given the opportunity to work with some of the country’s most influential businesses, as part of the school’s newly launched ‘work inspiration programme’.

The Aigburth school has worked tirelessly to forge important relationships with business leaders, both locally and nationally, having invested increased resources into its careers provision this year.

Organisations that have offered their support of the programme include Tesco, Boots and Barnardo’s, as well as Liverpool John Moores University, Copyrite Systems, and Wray Bros locally.

The ‘work inspiration programme’ will see the first cohort of 60 students take part in a series of half day sessions from February as part of a 18-week placement scheme. The initiative was launched last year, with pupils attending weekly ‘world of work’ careers talks delivered by a range of industry professionals.

The school’s enhanced careers provision aims

to lead the way amongst Merseyside schools, offering pupils the opportunity to explore future careers options before embarking upon their Sixth Form studies.

Greg McLean, SMA’s dedicated careers and post 16 data manager, says: “In such a highly competitive job market, it is vital that students are given the opportunity to consider their options from an early stage.

Starting careers provision in lower school, means that pupils can explore these interests and passions before embarking upon their GCSE’s and post-16 study, helping them to pick the right courses and qualifications for their chosen field.

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Chris Cooke, assistant director of Sixth Form and UCAS co-ordinator, adds: “At St Margaret’s we want to make sure that all of our pupils have the right skillset to help them progress and succeed. Having the right industry experience will help students develop their employability skills and I am delighted that so many industry professionals have been able to offer their support. I am confident that the ‘work inspiration programme’ will help students focus on where they want to be and give them the determination to get there.”

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If you know someone in an abusive relationship, it’s time to act.

This month we meet Hazel Bacon Head of Family Law at Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP. The beginning of a New Year is typically a time for a fresh start, time to make some resolutions intended to improve your life

you from family and friends, putting you down, and trying to control who you speak to, where you go and what you wear

How about making one this New Year that could completely change your life….for the better.

What makes someone abuse someone they love?

Why not decide to survive domestic abuse?

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There is no one single cause. It is all about the abusers desire for power and control The definition of abuse is very wide. You don’t have to be hit to be abused It can include physical acts of domestic violence or threats, as well as emotional abuse It often plays out by the abuser isolating

Abusers are often very jealous people. At first it can seem as though they are just interested in you and caring, but then it escalates and quickly you can find yourself putting on a brave face, tip-toeing around, willing to do almost anything to try to keep the peace

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The situation is made even harder when drugs, alcohol and mental health issues feature And so the abuse continues. It is never your fault, and it is rare for abusers to change (without seeking professional help) What can you do to stop it?

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Leaving an abusive relationship takes a great deal of courage and it is a dangerous time The impact of abuse on victims and children is both severe and long lasting Please understand that it is not just happening to you, and there is help available

Hazel has extensive experience helping people deal with their family issues.

Hazel heads GAD’s Family Department.

With over 28 years of Family Law experience to draw upon, Hazel became an Accredited Specialist with Resolution in the areas of domestic abuse and child law in 2002.Hazel represents both private and publicly funded clients and advises on all aspects of family law including; divorce, separation, cohabitation, domestic violence, financial provision and matters involving children.

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HI guys and welcome to February!

I bet everyone is just getting over the Christmas celebrations then boom out of nowhere comes Valentine’s Day! There are mixed views over Valentine’s Day and I would say it’s possibly the most controversial holiday of the year.

It brings happiness and love to some people while at the same time it can bring sadness and loneliness to others… no matter how you feel about it I think everybody should make some type of plans.

For those who are happy with partners then the biggest problem now is how to come up

with the most romantic plan and get the best possible present.

You can be romantic on the cheap but this does not mean being a cheapskate – just frugal and sensible!

There are so many things you can do that don’t cost a fortune.

Sometimes it’s the smaller thoughtful things that mean the most.

I find it funny how some people rush around to prove their true love just on Valentine’s Day…what happens when the roses have died and the chocolates have been gobbled up?

Personally, I think you should have a Valentine’s Day once a month that is totally dedicated to one and other – bearing in mind how busy day-to-day life can be, the weeks run away so why wait 12 months?! Why limit yourself?!

Commercialism has gone so far that people are often made to feel inadequate if they are aren’t in a relationship.

My advice is enjoy the single life! Believe it or not it is possible to be just as happy.

I have been single the past four years and to be honest I’ve had an absolute ball.

It falls on a Tuesday this year which is even better; it’s when it falls at the weekend you can feel a bit lost.

So my advice is to grab friends, make arrangements to go to the cinema or get a takeaway or cook a nice meal.

Tell them to bring the wine round and have a good catch-up talking about all your dating

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someone a unique keepsake, you can book onto our ‘Memories’ class and make a garment, quilt or soft toy from items of clothing and remember forever with a smile.

You can keep your children entertained and stimulated in the half term holiday by booking them onto the Create Craft Club where they will enjoy a variety of imaginative projects.

We are also delighted to announce that we are now able to offer flower arranging classes; including a floristry course, vintage flower tea party, mum and daughter Mother’s Day sessions, hen

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The tutor is Orla who has in depth experience and knowledge in floristry running her own business and working in Covent Garden and Richmond, London.

We also stock haberdashery essentials and crafty gifts, so pop in for a chat or call Elizabeth on 0151 428 0101.

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Theatre hosts Jazz Festival LIVERPOOL International Jazz Festival is coming back for four days at the end of February, with concerts and workshops at Hope University’s Capstone Theatre.

The Festival opens on Thursday February 23 at 7pm, with a set from MOBO award winners Sons of Kemet, featuring four of the UK jazz scene’s brightest stars.

Led by saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and BBC New Generation Artist Shabaka Hutchings,

the group includes Theon Cross on tuba and Seb Rochford and Tom Skinner on drums.

They will be supported

by Liverpool’s Blind Monk Trio.

On Friday 24 at 7pm, Manchester-based quartet Mammal Hands will be in concert, supported by Wandering Monster, winners of Jazz North’s Introducing scheme.

There will be a concert

by The David Helbock Trio, featuring Austrian piano wizard David Helbock, on Saturday

25th with support from locally-based Norwegian drummer Viktor Nordberg and his trio.

The festival will conclude on Sunday February 26 at 7.30pm with a concert by The Neil Cowley Trio.

Neil has toured and recorded with bands including Brand New Heavies and Zero 7, and contributed to Adele’s global hit albums, 19 and 21.

He formed The Neil Cowley Trio in 2005 and has produced six critically acclaimed albums.

In addition to these paid-for events LIJF will also have a range of free sets from North West artists on the Saturday, a free admission Milapfest concert at 1pm featuring a blend of jazz and Indian classical music styles from violinist Jyotsna Srikanth’s Maya Jazz, and discussion/workshop sessions throughout the four-day festival.

For a full lineup of concerts and workshops, times and prices, visit: http://www. thecapstonetheatre.com/ jazzfestival/

Bollywood comes to Liverpool BOLLYWOOD Dancers, Bhangra Dancers, Dhol Drummers, Bollywood DJ and a fashion show by the award winning Imani Fashion House from Manchester on Friday February 10 at 6.30pm

for a 7pm start.

The meal is a sumptuous Indian dinner provided by Liverpool’s premier Indian Restaurant, The Mayur of Duke Street.

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This is an event not to be missed, some tickets are still available but going fast. To book your tickets visit www.

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Al Dente Pizzeria Ristorante Al Dente Pizzeria Ristorante is a beautiful family-run Mediterranean restaurant in Lark Lane which opened in October 2016 and offers a new, exciting style and menu.

Al Dente has already received many social media reviews which have praised the restaurant for its excellent food, friendly service and atmosphere – and the décor will make you feel just like you are on holiday in the nice weather!

And we also offer seating in our outside patio area.

The delicious starters include calamari, whitebait and carpaccio with mouthwatering mains including ribeye steak, lamb specials, sea bass, grilled salmon

and of course a large choice of pasta dishes and pizzas – you can even create your own pizza on a margherita base!

And there are so many more delicious dishes to choose from with Chef’s Specials each day. Chef will also be delighted to cater for all dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, celiac, gluten free – please just ask. We offer pasta dishes for as little as £7.45 and our childrens’ menu is only £4.95 with a choice of pasta and pizza dishes.

The restaurant is licensed and the private function room can cater for up to 40 people.

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FEBRUARY CARDINAL HEENAN PTA Hold their annual Elvis weekend on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th January. Chris Clayton makes his annual appearance at the school - its always a popular event. Tickets are £10 and can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www.cardinalheenanpta.org.uk.

ARABIC Beginners/intermediate. Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Park Road Adult Learning Centre, L8 6SE; 07724 770676.

BOLLYWOOD COMES TO LIVERPOOL Bollywood Dancers, Bhangra Dancers, Dhol Drummers, Bollywood DJ and a fashion show by the award winning Imani Fashion House from Manchester on Friday 10th February at 6.30pm for 7pm start. The meal is a sumptuous Indian dinner provided by Liverpool’s premier Indian Restaurant, The Mayur of Duke Street. This event is to raise funds for the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Roz Gladden’s 4 Charities, Liverpool Heartbeat, R Charity, Claire House Childrens’s Hospice and Tom Harrison House. This is an event not to be missed, some tickets are still available but going fast, to book your tickets. Visit www.Bollywoodball17.co.uk or call Ossie Omar on 0151 228 2255 THE CREATE WORKSHOP We offer sewing, crochet, knitting, flower arranging and art classes. We also cater for birthday, hen and baby showers. 54 Allerton Road, Woolton Village, L25 7RG. Contact Elizabeth on 428 0101 or visit www.thecreateworkshop.com TABLE SALE Cornerstone Centre, Eaton Road North, L12 7JN, Saturday 18 February 12 noon to 3 pm. Admission 20p (children must be accompanied by an adult). Refreshments available.

GATEACRE SOCIETY The next meeting of the Gateacre Society will be a talk by Stephen Guy, chairman of the West Derby Society entitled Forgotten Liverpool: Merchant Palaces and Personalities. This will be at the Gateacre Chapel on Gateacre Brow at 2.30 on Sunday Feb 5th.

Everybody welcome to attend, donations welcomed.

TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting, Monday, 20th February, Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG, Rathbone Room, 7.30pm prompt. John Ryan relives the construction of Merseyrail’s Link and Loop tunnels 1971 - 1979.

A rare and illustrated opportunity showing how this huge civil engineering project was carried out beneath our feet. All Welcome. £2 per head including refreshments.

DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a traditional jazz concert in the beautiful setting of the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 7th February between 2-4 p.m. Come and listen or dance to the music of the 1920’s. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478.

LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wed 15th. February. Leture: Edouard Manet – A Bar at the Folies-Bergere.

This lecture examines the wider social and economical contexts of this iconic and fascinating painting. Meeting at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19. Cost £6 (donation).Tea and coffee available.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Mon 20th Feb 17th. Indoor Meeting – a talk by Stephen Menzie. At church hall of Mossley Hill Parish Church, (St. Mathew and St. James) near junction of Rose Lane and Mossley Hill Rd, Liverpool, L18 8DB. Doors open 7pm, commences 7.30pm, last about 2 hours with an interval. Admission charge of £2 THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Meeting at 7.15pm on Monday 13th February 2017 for a talk by Erica Kemp on “A Year in my 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.

GROUPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club.

ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For more information contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@ yahoo.co.uk BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing difficulties. We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555 CAN YOU SING? Mature ladies; Can you sing and dance a little. (own transport preferred). We are a mature group of ladies who perform charity concerts in and around the Liverpool area. If interested in joining, Please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080.

CHILDWALL MONDAY CLUB We are a small friendly group meeting weekly at 8pm on Mondays in Score Lane Methodist Church Hall. We enjoy a varied programme of speakers, craft evenings, quizzes, discussions, days out and week-end trips. New members welcome, come along and make new friends 0151 475 0313 DO YOU LIKE BOARD GAMES? We meet on the second Tuesday evening of every month at Kensington Community Learning Centre. If you fancy being Dominant at Dominion, Champion of Carcassone, Mesmerising at Medici or Railroading everyone at Ticket to Ride – this is the place for you! Dozens of games to try each month. For full details see www. kclc.co.uk/what-s-on/board-gamesevening/ or Kensington Community Learning Centre CIC on Facebook THE INKLINGS A group for all who write poetry, fiction, memoirs, etc. Share your writing in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for constructive feedback and advice. Or just listen! We now meet Wednesdays, 1.30-3.30pm, at Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool 1. Phone 07561 077377.

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 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.

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 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955.

CHILDWALL MONDAY CLUB We are a small friendly group meeting weekly at 8.00 pm on Mondays in Score Lane Methodist Church Hall.

We enjoy a varied programme of speakers, craft evenings, quizzes and discussions and also have days out and weekend trips. New members very welcome, come and make new friends. Contact 0151 475 0313 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 xof money/finance related

subjects. Please call in if you would like to talk to either of the above.

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 722 0143 or 0151 226 1984.

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 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 LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool-based group who organise regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com 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.

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 – opposite School for Blind). For more information: 07808 899333 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 HARMONY CLUB Weekly open night at Lee Park Golf Club, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and savour the sound of the male voices of the Grand National Chorus. All are welcome. Check us out on our website www.liverpoolinharmony.co.uk LOOKING AFTER YOUR FEET ‘Looking After Your Feet’ is an informative and enjoyable presentation which tells you about the changes to your feet, skin and balance as you get older. With demonstrations and samples of which

products to use, along with a Q&A session, I can talk to your group or organisation. Contact Gillian by email - staffskills@outlook.com for more information.

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.

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

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SATURDAYS at 8.30pm Sat 11th - BOTH SIDES Sat 18th - TBA Sat 25th - MIGUEL SUNDAYS at 6.30pm Sun 5th - THE HIPS Sun 12th - LOVE ME BLUES Sun 19th - WILLOW Sun 26th - PAPER JAM 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.

ROBY GARDENING SOCIETY Is a well-established friendly local gardening group. Visitors and new members are very welcome to come to meetings held on the 1st Tuesday each month at 8pm. Meetings held at Page Moss Baptist Church hall, Page Moss Lane, Liverpool L14 0LZ. Admission £1.50, with refreshments.

Varied programme for gardeners.

Please ring Jo 0151 289 8335.

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.

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.

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

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rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7pm: Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool L17 4JE. For further details, contact annegrimes19@gmail.com; mobile 07814 564649 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 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.

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.

BOWLS BOWLERS NEEDED Garston Pensioners Mens Bowling Club. Experienced bowlers needed, also beginners most welcome. Bowls available for beginners. Team play Tuesday and Thursday league games.

Club green on Garston Park, Liverpool L19. New season starts in April. Contact Gordon Whitehead on 427 3307.

CADWA BOWLING CLUB Would you like to play crown green bowls socially? All abilities welcome and bowls are provided if needed.

We are in Rocky Lane, just round the corner from the Turnpike. For further information ring Eric on (0151) 489 9484, Jim on 07949 813591 or Alan on 07900 273712 EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall.

Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our friendly club. Either a player or a beginner – all welcome. Just come along or contact Norma Williams (0151 727 6438) ETON BOWLING CLUB 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.

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) GARSTON LADIES BOWLS Garston Park, Liverpool 19; every Wednesday and Monday at 1.30pm.

Ladies young and not so young come along and try. If interested please contact Pat Coe (0151 280 6066) SPRINGWOOD PENSIONERS BOWLING CLUB Requires males over 55 for our bowls club, learners or bowlers welcome. We play Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Garston Park, L19. Learners can be taught at times to suit them, bowls supplied.

Phone Eddie Crook (0151 384 7382) or Les Graves (0151 486 3625) SEFTON PARK BOWLING CLUB is looking for new members. Based in Sefton Park, we have various competitions starting from Easter to October. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Wednesday and Friday Evenings, and most weekends.

Learners & experts, singles & couples are all welcome to come and play in the great outdoors. Postcode L17 7DG. Contact Gregg Watson on 0151 222 2964 DANCING 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 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 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 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.

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 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 OTHER ACTIVITIES 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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Special places to show your love in Liverpool LOVE is in the air – it is the month which hosts Valentine’s Day, after all – but while Paris might be the city of romance, Liverpool has its fair share of places which are perfect for a proposal, ideal for a date and simply splendid to spend time in a twosome.

You don’t have to spend a fortune in an expensive restaurant to share your love, just enjoy a couple of hours in a lovely location where love can bloom and blossom.

We have chosen six city spots in which to say ‘I love you’…

Bluecoat Gardens There’s always plenty going on at the Bluecoat Centre for contemporary arts, tucked away behind one of Liverpool’s busiest shopping streets but it’s the gardens of the Grade I, 300-year-old building which could help your love grow.

The introduction of three levels has helped to improve and make the most of the garden’s special character.

There’s a beautiful woodland garden where you can take a break from the outside world and enjoy peace and tranquillity – and maybe coffee and cake from the

café.

Sefton Park Palm House The Palm House is a Grade II listed Victorian glass house which has been lovingly restored to its former glory. You can admire plants from around the walk after you’ve wandered around the beautiful parkland and lake which surrounds it.

Love Locks, Albert Dock A string of love locks have been fastened to railings alongside the Albert Dock – so maybe you could attach yours! Before the padlocks are fastened in place they are engraved with initials or a personal message and the key is thrown away, usually into the water. The romantic gesture has become a worldwide phenomenon with thousands of locks being placed on famous bridges like the Pont de l’Archeveche in Paris. Lock your love in place before gazing at one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the world.

Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool The cathedral offers one of the highest points in Liverpool and when the sun goes down and the lights come on it delivers one of

the most spectacular views.

The building itself is a beautiful place in which to wander too, and wonder at the fifth largest cathedral in the world and its fabulous features.

Crosby Beach Not too close to the city but a stunning location when the sun goes down and the light bounces off the water.

You can wrap up warm and take a picnic complete with warming hot chocolate and admire the splendour and solitude – you may have the company of a few other men (notably Antony Gormley’s famous statues) but they promise only to enhance your special moment together, not interrupt it!

Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey Not for nothing does this famous song endure as well as the experience itself. There is something extraordinary about standing on board the ferry with the wind in your hair, the sound of the rushing water and the views of the World Heritage Site. You can even create a bit of your own movie-magic and re-create THAT famous scene from the film, Titanic, just with a marvellous Merseyside twist.

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Annual Women’s World Day of Prayer THE annual Women’s World Day of Prayer is being held on Friday, March 3. Churches Together in Mossley Hill are organising a service and it will be held at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church at 1.30pm. It will finish at 2.30pm and will be followed by refreshments.

This year the service is being held on the theme “Am I Being Unfair to You?’ The Christian women of the Philippines wrote the service and it has been translated into 1,000 different languages and dialects to be used throughout the world.

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Dog of the month – Bosco

BOSCO is a cheeky, but shy two-year-old lurcher cross who is looking for a home with an older family.

He is a sweetheart with a timid nature and wants to meet people who will help him gently out of his little shell.

He has a lovely bond with his carers and they are slowly introducing him to new friends. Bosco is very

affectionate and loves to have a fuss.

Bosco enjoys the company of other quiet dogs, particularly the girls.

He can live with children aged over 13, because of that shyness, but it doesn’t take long for him to form a loving bond with someone.

He’d like a family that will let him settle at his

own pace and not rush him into new situations.

He’s going to make a great addition to someone’s family and is so much fun when he’s playing off his lead and you can really see his more outgoing, confident side.

If you think Bosco could be the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can visit Dogs Trust

Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. It’s open 124pm, every day except Wednesday.

You can contact them on 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, and 9am5pm Saturday and Sunday.

To find out more visit www.dogstrust.org.uk and follow the doggy “tails” on Instagram and Twitter.

L11 – Abdale Road – £69,000 MARTIN & Co are pleased to offer for sale this little gem of a three bedroom spacious mid terrace property, in need of a little TLC and situated in the Norris Green area of Liverpool.

This property will make an ideal family home or a fantastic investment opportunity!

Close to local amenities, road links and good schools.

Comprising: hallway, two reception rooms, kitchen, three bedrooms, parking and a very generous sized sunny rear garden from

where you can enjoy those long hot summer days with family and friends. Must view!

EPC GRADE = D For further details contact Martin and Co. on 0151 428 6922

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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

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General Knowledge

1. Which country is bordered by the following countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, & Slovenia? (a) Bulgaria (b) Czech Republic (c) Hungary?

2. Abuja is the capital city of which African country? (a) Kenya (b) Nigeria (c) Uganda?

3. “Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity” is the motto of which U.S. law-enforcement agency?

4. Samuel Langhorne Clemens is the “real name” of which famous American author? (a) F Scott Fitzgerald (b) Mickey Spillane (c) Mark Twain?

5. Which Belgian city was the scene of the first British-German battle of the First World War? (a) Mons (b) Passchendaele (c) Ypres?

6. Who was the fifth wife of Henry VIII? (a) Catherine of Aragon (b) Catherine Howard (c) Catherine Parr?

7. Lady Penelope was a character in which well-known 60s TV puppet series? (a) Fireball XL5 (b) Joe 90 (c) Thunderbirds?

8. In what year did Hillary and Tensing become the first mountaineers to climb Everest? (a) 1948 (b) 1953 (c) 1958?

9. Which river flows into the North Sea at Sunderland? (a) Tyne (b) Tees (c) Wear?

10. What is the capital of Scotland? (a) Edinburgh (b) Glasgow (c) Perth?

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

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1. Merseyside town approx 12 miles from Liverpool; noted for Rugby League team (2,6) 2. Legendary Liverpool music club 1976-

80 (5) 3. ---- Blyton; author of childrens’ books (4) 4. Rudyard Kipling wrote “The Just -Stories” (2) 5. “The ----- League”: Sheffield-based group who had no.1 hit in 1981 with “Don’t You Want Me” (5) 6. Burdensome (e.g task beset with difficulties) (7) 7. Premiership football club; nickname “The Black Cats” (10) 10. “---- vera”: used in cosmetics & for medicinal purposes (4) 11. Draw, dead-heat (3) 13. Help (3) 17. ---- and graces (4) 19. Removes skin of an oranges, for example (5) 20. ---- Ball: Everton midfielder 1966-71 (4) 21. “The --- Show”: TV programme hosted

by Matt Baker (3) 23. Female bovine animal (3) 24. Amateur Rowing Association (1,1,1) 27. Not off! (2) 28. -- Wodehouse: noted British author (“Jeeves”, etc.) (1,1)

Pop Quiz 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

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1. Which famous early 70’s No.1 contains the lyrics “But February made me shiver, with every paper I’d deliver”?

2. Alvin Lee was the lead guitarist in (a) Ten Years After (b) Nine Inch Nails or (c) Gang of Four?

3. What was Take That’s first No.1: was it (a) Pray (b) Relight My Fire or (c) Could It Be Magic?

4. Three artistes have had hit singles called “The Power of Love”: Jennifer Rush and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The third was (a) T.Rex (b) Huey Lewis and the News or (c) Dean Martin?

5. Which female singer had a chart hit with Nick Cave in 1995 (“Where the Wild Roses Grow”) and a chart hit with Robbie Williams in 2000 (“Kids”)?

6. Which Robbie Williams song includes the lyrics “Hell is gone and heaven’s here, there’s nothing left for you to fear”?

7. George Michael had a No.1 hit in February 1987 (“I Knew You Were Waiting For Me”) singing with which female singer? (a) Aretha Franklin (b) Diana Ross (c) Dionne Warwick?

8. By what name is Declan MacManus better known?

9. Which band consists of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe?

10. 3 February 1959 is known as “The Day the Music Died”.

Three rock ‘n’ roll stars were killed in a plane crash – Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and: was it (a) Little Richard (b) The Big Bopper or (c) Fats Domino?

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What ‘don’t’ you want?

A COUPLE of weeks ago I ran a seminar (‘90 Day Action Plan’), where I was helping everyone who attended to put together a 90 day plan of action on what they wanted to achieve.

I went over everything with them: what will it look like, what will it feel like, why do you want it, etc, once the goals have been achieved?

But not everyone can do this. So here’s another approach: ‘What don’t you want?’

– have a think about it and

once you have established what you don’t want then this will help us put a new plan in place.

How can I move away from this?

Again, have a think. Make a list if it helps.

Now, ask yourself What are your three biggest frustrations in your life right now?

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Festive joy for Alder FC

By Peter Harrison

THE period before Christmas saw the first division team record two tremendous victories that pushed them up the league table and back into contention for a top four finish.

A crushing 8-1 victory against Copperas Hill saw man of the match Kyle Mulby score a remarkable six goals, with Peter Moore and Danny McNally also on the score sheet.

There then followed a great 7-0 victory against high flying Salisbury Athletic, with that man Kyle Mulby bagging another brace, and Owen Jones, Antony Barnes and Peter Moore also netting.

After the Christmas break they faced Premier Division

opposition in the Cup, in the shape of an away tie to Alumini.

In a game that brought them great misfortune they had to use three goalkeepers as injuries during the game saw both Jack Ellis and Owen Jones injured during play.

However, despite these setbacks they took the lead in the second half courtesy of Paul Halliday, after good wing play from Antony Barnes.

With three minutes left, and the game almost won, a long range effort from Alumini took a deflection and the equaliser meant that extra time beckoned.

With the deadlock not broken, the game was decided on penalties, with Alumini winning 6-5.

The Premier Division side have continued their consistent form and completed back to back victories over Warbreck with a 4-2 home victory, with Paul O’Hare, Gilbo and Joe Reynolds all finding the net, which sees the team lie fourth in the table and in contention to challenge for the title.

After the Christmas break, they progressed in the Cup with a hard fought 3-2 victory against South Sefton Borough with Franny Smith scoring the all-important goal.

With only two defeats so far this season the team have demonstrated a level of consistency which will hopefully see a return of some silverware at the end of the season.

The Homeless Games to return to Liverpool LIVERPOOL’S very own answer to the Olympic Games is set to triumphantly return to Liverpool this coming April.

The initiative, which was founded in 2009, aims to bring together those who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion, in order to provide a platform that unites them through sport and companionship.

Taking place at Wavertree Sports Centre, The Homeless Games will offer participants the chance to become athletes in a range of sports, regardless of their abilities.

Activities include football, swimming, cycling and running as well as walking football, pool and board games.

In partnership with

Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool-based retailer Healthy Foods Online, the games will also offer participants and the public with advice on health, education and employment.

Using the games as a platform to improve the health and wellbeing of homeless people, to increase their feelings of self-worth and allow them to feel a sense of pride for what they have achieved on the day, both in sport and personal progression.

Organisers of The Homeless Games, Eric Houghton and Steve Barton said: “The Homeless Games alone cannot make the difference.

“It is only through working together that we can change lives. We need

everyone to play their part, whether you’re a support worker who can champion the Homeless Games within your organisation or and organisation who could support the day.”

With the successful sounds of the Rio Olympics still ringing in our ears, there is little wonder why the 7th Homeless Games is set to be the most exciting and biggest yet.

For further details on taking part, volunteering or sponsorship, please contact Steve Barton on 07764994906 or e-mail takepart@ thehomelessgames.org Follow The Homeless Games on Twitter - @ HomelessGames or Facebook – The Homeless Games

Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club hunting silverware NOW that the second half of the season is under way, a number of teams at Liverpool Sefton are still in with a chance of picking up some silverware this season.

The men’s 1s are involved in a tight race for the league title. As the teams reconvened after the Christmas break only five points separated the top team from the side in fifth place, with Liverpool Sefton sitting in fourth place, three points off the top.

The men’s 2s and 3s also sit in the top half of their respective leagues. In such

close leagues a strong finish to the end of the season will leave all teams hunting for honours.

In the cup, the men are in the quarter final of the England Hockey National Vase.

The last time the team entered in 2006 the side were victorious so the club is in a good position to emulate past glories.

In other competitions, the ladies’ 3s have qualified for the semi-final of the Lancashire Cup and the 4s still maintain a chance of qualification. The ladies’ 3s

also sit second in the league and hope to continue their good form to the end of the season.

Finally, the girls under 18s face a tough game against Repton in the England Hockey Plate. Despite being the underdogs the girls will be doing all they can to cause an upset.

Of course, winning trophies is not the only barometer for success and it is pleasing to see membership numbers continue to grow, with plans to set up an extra men’s team now in motion.

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South Liverpool on the up

By Jim Stanway

AFTER an extended Christmas break, South Liverpool FC have re-started their league season in fine style with consecutive wins against teams who are in contention for the league title.

The league champions against the league leaders was a tasty appetiser for 2017 as South entertained Rainhill Town.

A fine performance saw South race into a two goal lead through new striker Aaron Bowen and Gary Pollard

and although Rainhill got a goal back by half-time, Bowen extended South’s lead early in the second half to secure a 3-1 win.

The following week South scored an impressive 3-0 win over high-flying Vauxhall Motors.

An early goal by Bowen was added to by a superb free-kick from Alex Woodcock before half time.

This was a double whammy for Vauxhalls as the free kick had been awarded because Woodcock’s chip had been handled by the Vauxhall keeper outside

his area, as a result of which he was sent off.

South increased their lead early in the second half through a fine strike

by Woodcock and missed several chances to extend their lead against the 10man opposition.

South have now moved into the top half of the table and are not entirely out of contention to retain their title.

The reserve team have also recorded two consecutive wins.

A particularly impressive 5-3 win at fourth-placed Kirkby Town Railway saw the first match in charge

South’s Paul Lundon plays a ball in towards new signing Aaron Bowen.

for new reserve team manager David Rietdyk.

A former first team captain, Rietdyk will be assisted by club chairman Billy Birch, who had been assistant manager to a previous reserve manager, Carl Buoey.

A David Mee hat-trick was the highlight of the win at Railway and further goals from Adam Shelton and Gerard Forde were enough to see off the in-form Railway side whose manager Terry Naylor had won November’s manager of the month award.

The following week saw the reserves earn a 2-1 win at lowly West Kirby Reserves via two more goals from David Mee. The win was even more merited as West Kirby had drafted in several first team players as their senior team was inactive.

The youth team have only played one match, a hard-fought 1-1 draw with local rivals Mossley Hill, but have numerous games in hand over their rivals for the league title and again face Mossley Hill in the quarter finals of the Liverpool County FA Youth Cup.

South debutant, centre forward Aaron Bowen, alongside Alex Woodcock.