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Issue 108 – May 2016

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POOR RELATIONS

By Stephen Guy

THEY often survive when larger, more important, buildings and structures have long disappeared – reminders of lost landscapes and people. Things like stable blocks, outhouses and garden stores were the poor relations of big houses. They were workaday buildings which hosted vital services for the smooth running of estates. The most common survivors are entrance lodges. There was a wave of mass destruction after the First World War when large and small country estates were broken up. Death and taxes took their toll but often smaller buildings survived. Some, known as follies, were constructed to enhance landscapes created around stately homes. Roads and sometimes whole villages were moved so views would not be spoilt. Big houses employed large numbers of staff who lived on the premises. Buildings such as laundries were often constructed well

away from the main residence. Members of the family did not want to see their linen ÁXWWHULQJ RQ ZDVKLQJ OLQHV *UHHQKRXVHV PD\ KDYH EHHQ visible but potting sheds and stores were kept out of sight. Calderstones is one of several surviving former country estates in south Liverpool, long since transformed into public parks. Much survives intact including the mansion house, stables and other outbuildings. Neighbouring Harthill, however, was demolished in 1937 and later many of the estate buildings. Although Druids Cross was demolished in the 1970s, some outbuildings and a lodge survive. Sudley House features a late Victorian stable block with hayloft and coachman’s accommodation. Dry rot was often used as an excuse to demolish redundant mansions when the owners – particularly Liverpool Corporation – did not have the time, money or inclination to save them. Dry rot is often found in old buildings and can be eradicated. Harthill and Childwall Hall are among Liverpool’s lost buildings torn down after dry rot was discovered. Another was Allerton Tower, perhaps the most impressive. It was designed by Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, WKH \RXQJ JHQLXV ZKR DOVR FUHDWHG 6W *HRUJH·V +DOO DQG Liverpool Collegiate. Despite widespread protests, Allerton Tower was ÁDWWHQHG LQ WKH V EXW PRVW RI WKH RXWEXLOGLQJV including the orangery and stables survive. Another survivor is a mysterious circular structure (pictured) partly concealed under an earth mound. It may have incorporated an ice house or garden store. Accessed through a short tunnel, the interior is open to the elements. Q 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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THANK YOU VERY MUCH A letter from Team Davy ... HI readers and advertisers. You may recall that in the March edition of The LINK we ran an article about a comedy night in aid of ‘Team Davy’. I have just received this wonderful letter from the organiser, Jimmy Holland, and thought I would share it with you. It just goes to show what a bit of team work can do! Moira – the LINK Dear Moira Firstly, thank you for attending the event on Saturday with Peter and your friends. ,W ZDV JUHDW WR Ă€QDOO\ PHHW you face to face. I’m glad you all enjoyed yourselves. The fantastic news is that we raised ÂŁ2,137.55 on the night, which exceeded the Ă€JXUH ZH¡G KRSHG IRU Team Davy has now achieved its fundraising target of ÂŁ12,000, which will SD\ IRU D OLIW WR EH EXLOW LQ Davy and Michelle’s home, DQG DOVR SD\ IRU GRRUV WR EH ZLGHQHG Ă RRUV WR EH raised, and some of the costs

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DIY holidays versus Your art class starts soon package holidays – which one is best? MEET new people, make new friends, learn new skills at our daytime Adult Art Classes coming soon to Liverpool. Our courses are designed to be fun for absolute beginners who have never picked up a brush before, through to improvers. The Seasons Art Class is a brilliant way to learn new skills that you will be able to enjoy forever. It is also a great way of meeting new friends and to have a fun experience whilst immersing yourself in our comprehensive curriculum. Our classes are open to adults of all ages. We adapt to each student’s needs and give them all the help they require to develop their artistic skills.

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IT’S that time of year where we all start panicking about where we’re going to jet off to for our summer holidays and whether we’ll be grown ups about it and book it all ourselves. But which one is best? PACKAGE HOLIDAYS Package holidays are great because, as it says on the tin, you get a great price for à LJKWV KRWHO DQG WUDQVIHUV VR all you have to worry about is your spends. This is a great choice for families because it means minimal stress and it’s easily done. They’re cheap, easy to book and can lead to some great deals. Also, with a package holiday, you will get a holiday rep, or someone you can contact if anything goes wrong, meaning your problems can usually be sorted out for you so you can get back to enjoying your holiday. However, with package holidays: Q You don’t always get a lot of freedom. Q They usually come with

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Yammering Yasmin STRANGE TALES – By Anton Valdemart

IT was the power of her eyes that people commented on, a fascinating mix of allure and danger. Daphne used her lovely eyes to convey her feelings. She could express everything from pleasure to pain at the ÁLFNHU RI DQ H\HODVK This meant she could usually get her way which was normally a top priority. /XFNLO\ 'DSKQH ZDV generally sweet-natured but sometimes her mood could change. 6KH DOZD\V ORRNHG IRUZDUG to visiting her grandparents at their small terraced house in Wavertree. Visitors came through the front door, IDPLO\ URXQG WKH EDFN SDVW the outdoor lavatory. Friday was a special day EHFDXVH VKH DQG PRWKHU WRRN the 60 bus after school to pay WKHLU ZHHNO\ YLVLW 7KH\ KDG ÀVK DQG FKLSV IURP the local chippie, forbidden by father at home. 'DSKQH DOVR ORRNHG forward to a glacier mint from granddad’s jar next to WKH ÀUHSODFH 6KH RQO\ KDG WR ORRN DW him with her pleading eyes and he would offer one. On this occasion, by an unusual oversight, he offered an empty jar.

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To advertise see page FOUR Continued from page 6 “You’re all smiles and dimples now,â€? said granny as Daphne sucked a mint. “You always get your way.â€? The years rolled by and Daphne grew into a beautiful young woman. She was skilled at shorthand typing and secured a good job at Plessy’s. Daphne had plenty of friends but she was hampered by acute shyness when it came to talking. She would only utter a few stumbled words then dry up. This didn’t affect her work as she was a great listener and very quick on the uptake. “I think it’s because of her eyes – they are so expressive she hardly has to say anything,â€? granny said to mother one day. “She needs to be brought out of herself.â€? Daphne was persuaded to join the Plessy Players, a drama group that met after work. “It’s your eyes duckie,â€? said Arnold from accounts during the auditions. He cast her as Yasmin in the panto Aladdin. 'RQQLQJ D Ă DWWHULQJ IH] DQG \DVKPDN VKH ZDV able to use her eyes brilliantly. 'DSKQH EHFDPH PRUH FRQĂ€GHQW GLUHFWHG by Arnold, as the rehearsals progressed. They were enjoying a break. Yasmin lowered her veil and suddenly began to talk ‌ and talk and talk. 7KH ZRUGV MXVW Ă RZHG RXW FDVFDGLQJ LQ an ever-growing torrent. It was as if a dam had burst, releasing 18 years of clogged-up emotions. The others stared in disbelief and they all laughed together as Daphne jabbered away. Later rehearsals were followed by similar outpourings again and again. The spate RYHUĂ RZHG LQWR ZRUNLQJ KRXUV DQG DW KRPH “It’s really brought you out of yourself,â€? said mother. $W WKH Ă€QDO UHKHDUVDO WKLQJV ZHUH IUDXJKW as Daphne gave a running commentary of endless nonsense during scene changes. Finally Arnold’s voice boomed: “Stop your yammering Yasmin!â€? Q Read my next Strange Tale – Hidden Depths – in the June Link.

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Opera star comes to Liverpool TICKETS are now on sale for worldwide celebrated opera tenor, Stefan Pop, who will perform a recital at St George’s Hall on June 25 as part of the hugely successful The Liverpool Opera – Four SeasonsŽ concert series. It will be the third in the highly acclaimed series of operas presented by Guliand Management who have brought the stars of Plåcido Domingo’s Operalia, the World Opera Competition, to Liverpool. The sensational Stefan Pop will follow the huge success of Russian soprano Ekaterina Lekhina and Chinese Met Opera baritone Yunpeng Wang who have performed at St George’s Hall to standing ovations. Stefan is the winner of many competitions including most recently, the Seoul International Music Competition and Plåcido Domingo’s Operalia in 2010. And despite his youth, Stefan

has already appeared at Royal Opera House Covent Garden, La Scala Milan, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Verdi Trieste, Hamburg Staatsoper, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Opera di Roma, Tel Aviv Opera, Zurich Opera, Teatro Carlo Felice Genoa, Bolshoi Theatre Moscow and Mikhailovsky Theatre St Petersburg. Stefan made his international debut in the role of ‘Alfred’ in =HIĂ€UHOOL¡V SURGXFWLRQ RI /D Traviata at Opera di Roma in 2009. On the concert platform he has recently appeared in three concerts in Asia and one at Royal Opera House Oman with Angela Gheorghiu and at the Viva Musica Festival in Bratislava. Recent highlights include his debut as Rodolfo in La Boheme at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, Alfredo in La Traviata in Menorca, Faust in Hong Kong and Der Rosenkavalier at the

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Medical Negligence: What can go Wrong? Our work in the Gregory Abrams Davidson Medical Negligence department is very topical at the moment. We find that issues within the NHS are constantly in the news. Every day there appears to be another story about staff shortages and cuts.

“Private hospitals lack facilities to deal with emergencies”. They reported on a study that found that between 2010 and 2014 800 patients, including those referred by the NHS, died unexpectedly in private hospitals.

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We are passionate about the work we do and often forge close working relationships with our clients. Litigation is such a daunting process, but even more so when you or a family member has been the victim of negligent medical treatment. Having the right Solicitor to guide and support you is a key aspect to the process in seeking recompense. On occasions the victims or the family will approach us late in the day, close to the 3 year time limit for bringing a claim. This is far from ideal and brings with it its own set of challenges, however, we will act quickly where possible to do what we

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NEXT meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane L17 1AG Monday 15 May at 7.30pm. in the Smithdown Room. AGM followed by Models Night. Please bring yours for us to see and discuss. Arthur Dawson describes tramway modelling in G scale. Visitors welcome but not eligible to vote. £2 includes refreshments and room hire.

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4) WEIGH YOUR SUITCASE This may sound silly, but weigh your suitcase before you put any luggage in. Some suitcases are unnecessarily heavy and can result in having to pay ‘excess baggage’. Look around for lighter suitcases and lighten the load on your holiday and pocket!

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The Studio School THE Studio School is a state-of-the art school and sixth form college specialising in creative media, gaming and digital technology based in Liverpool for 14 to 19 year olds. The school will educate you for success in a digital world, and in particular for employment, entrepreneurship, or further study in the digital

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Fundraising events in aid of Nugent Care Wirral Coastal Walk for Nugent Care Walk the beautiful Wirral coastline from Seacombe Ferry on the River Mersey to Wirral Country Park Visitor Centre at Thurstaston. Your sponsorship will support vulnerable people with disabilities improving their health and wellbeing. For further details contact Michele or Fran on: 0151 261 4498 or 0151 261 2043 Dads, Lads & Lasses Bike Ride for Nugent Care

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Bob Dylan’s music in Chimes of Freedom BOB Dylan’s Music in “Chimes of Freedom” 75th Birthday Concert: 21 May 2016. Amnesty International fundraising concert of mu-

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Bedtime reading: Why it matters... IT IS perhaps the greatest image of childhood adventure: the small child staying up late, eagerly waiting for Mum or Dad to tuck them in and read a couple of pages from their favourite book. Maybe in your home this is a regular occurrence each night, or maybe you just QHYHU ÀQG WKH WLPH IRU LW We are here to tell you that those minutes you spend with your child, right before they drift off, are of crucial importance to shaping their relationship with the written word; if a passion for reading stories is instilled from a young age this will remain throughout their school years (and beyond) and will result in major developments in words, the use of grammar and punctuation, and a strengthened imagination. However, due to busy work / home schedules nowadays, fewer children are enjoying the tradition of

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FOUR PAIRS OF TICKETS TO BE WON – Liverpool Link has teamed up with Lovehistory to give 4 readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to The Killers of Victorian Liverpool. (for the evening of Monday 23rd May ( Be quick – entries need to be in by 13th May)

THE CATACOMBS TOURS LOVEHISTORY, producers of The Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History, are set to return in May 2016 with the next instalment of the Catacomb Tours at St George’s Hall. These increasingly popular tours have been shortlisted for a Small Tourism Event of the Year sponsored by Liverpool City Region LEP in the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2016. The seventh in the series, the latest tour The Killers of Victorian Liverpool runs from 23-29 May and will delve deeper into Liverpool’s dark history and bring to life some of the most sadistic and gruesome stories Liverpool has witnessed. Learn about The Murder of

David Bailey is one of Liverpool’s most infamous trials and one that shocked the city of Liverpool, the disturbing tale of The Sack Murder, and the grisly deaths of Caroline Brockman and James Harrison. The Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History reveals a hidden past unseen for over a hundred years. A history of violence and murder, a history of deprivation and desperation and a history unseen… until now that is when the city’s most animated storytellers will bring these deplorable crimes back into the spotlight. A team of versatile actors in period costume, along with

effective lighting and sound effects will transport you back to the gruesome setting of the past with the infamous criminal stories. Judy McLean, creative director of Lovehistory, said: “We are thrilled to be working on our seventh in the series of these shows with the Hall.

“It’s been fantastic to work with such a talented team of young actors and to see how the shows have developed over the last two years. “People love them and love ÀQGLQJ RXW DERXW WKH KLVWRU\ LQ such a unique way.” With four stories, audiences will

encounter a vicious and savage underworld of murder, theft and violence, these shocking tales are guaranteed to chill you to the bone. The Catacombs of Liverpool’s Darkest History take place from Mon, 23rd May – Sun, 29th May 2016 (except Thurs, 26th May) with Tours run every 45 mins from 6pm – 8.15pm. Tickets: £15 (includes admin IHH SOXV IXOÀOPHQW IHH per order. Purchase in person at TicketQuarter, Queen Square, Liverpool / online at www. ticketquarter.co.uk / telephone 0844 800 0410. For further information please visit www.lovehistory.co.uk or www.stgeorgesliverpool.co.uk

To enter send your name, address and telephone number (to reach us no later than 13th May to – Love History Tickets Draw, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 1708, Liverpool, L25 7WX Grassendale Flower Arranging Society MEETING on Thursday May 12th 2016 for a demonstration by Ros Harrison from Dalton-inFurness entitled “Floral

Rhapsody”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, Olivedale Road, L18 1DW.

The doors open at 7.30pm for demonstration at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5.

Life Sciences UTC LIVERPOOL Life Sciences University Technical College 87& LV WKH ÀUVW VFKRRO in the UK to specialise in Science and Healthcare for young people aged 14-19. Responding to growing demands from the sector for well-educated, high calibre employees and apprentices, the UTC combines hand and mind to integrate national curriculum requirements with technical and practical elements.

The UTC brings together the University of Liverpool, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital Trust and major local employers like Novartis, Redx Pharma, Actavis and Pro-Lab Diagnostics, offering students the right skills and motivational, work-related learning experience to improve their employability within the Science and Healthcare sectors.

Studying at a UTC will offer you a completely new experience of education. Students have access to world class resources and facilities, a curriculum developed in conjunction with business partners and delivered by experts both in and out of the classroom. This is a unique opportunity; no other type of school can prepare students for the world of work in this way.

Cardinal Heenan’s 80s night Cardinal Heenan PTA are holding an 80’s night on Saturday 21st May. Wow That’s What I Call 80s provide the entertainment. Tickets are just £8 and can

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MAY EXHIBITION Merseyside Embroiderers’ Guild and Young Embroiderers are holding their Diamond Year Exhibition at the Anglican Cathedral; May 27th to June 3rd 2016. Open daily 9am-5pm. Free Entry: www. megonline.co.uk THE MERSEYSIDE WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION Will be holding an exhibition and sale of wood-turned items at St. Barnabas Church, Allerton Road/ Penny Lane; Starting on Monday 16th May and ending on Saturday 21st May 2016. Opening times: 10am to 4pm. Many items will be on view and you may find the ideal gift for someone or perhaps treat yourself. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG; Monday 15 May at 7.30pm in the Smithdown Room. AGM followed by Models Night. Please bring yours for us to see and discuss. Arthur Dawson describes tramway modelling in G scale. Visitors welcome but not eligible to vote. £2 includes refreshments and room hire. 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) REFORMED ALLERTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY (RADS) The Reformed Allerton Dramatic Society (RADS) presents The Hound of the Baskervilles, a thriller by Tim Kelly (an adaptation of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic). Wed. 4th May to Sat. 7th May 2016 at Allerton United Reformed Church (corner Mather Ave), L18 7HD. Doors open 7pm for curtain up 7.30pm. Tickets available on the door: £6 adults, £5 concessions and £3 children. www. allertonrads.co.uk NEW ART AND CRAFT MARKET Sunday May 1st at the Old Police Station on Lark Lane. 11am-5pm. Free to enter. All handmade. Enquiries to Pauline. Neville@blueyonder.co.uk LIVERPOOL CRICKET CLUB (JUNIOR CROWN GREEN BOWLS) Liverpool Cricket Club, L19 3QF; One day open junior crown green bowling competition to be held on Sunday June 26th; Two age groups 7-13yrs & 14- 18yrs; start 11am, practice from 10.15am. Contact C. Maddrell (0151 427 5560: manxman1@btinternet.com) GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday May 12th 2016 for a demonstration by Ros Harrison from Dalton-in-Furness entitled “Floral Rhapsody”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, 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 9th May 2016 for a talk by Judy Popley “Trials and Triumphs of my Garden Fairs”. 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. BOB DYLAN’S MUSIC IN “CHIMES OF FREEDOM” Bob Dylan’s Music in “Chimes of Freedom” 75th Birthday Concert: 21 May 2016. Amnesty International fundraising concert of music to celebrate Bob Dylan’s 75th Birthday from 7.30pm to 11pm at the Unitarian Church, 57 Ullet Road L17 2AA. Plus auction of Dylan CDs and records. Tickets £8 from markjackaman@aol.com Amnesty or News from Nowhere, 96 Bold Street: www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk (0151 708 7270) FUN DOG SHOW The annual Beechley Stables Fun Dog Show will be held on Sunday 8th of May from 11am to 4pm. There are classes for the most handsome dogs, waggiest tail, cutest puppy, best rescue dog and more (the judges’ decision will be final!) PLUS dog displays, our famous barbecue, stalls and refreshments. If you want your pooch to compete, please be there at 10.30. We are at Harthill Road, L18 3HU. FRIENDSHIP CLUB We have moved; Friendship Club (formerly New Friends Merseyside) have changed our venue to The First National Wine Bar, James Street Liverpool. Tuesday from 7.30 All are welcome, for further details please call Heather on 0151 549 2126. 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 GARSTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monthly talks on topics of local interest, starting at 7.30pm at Garston Park Church, Island Road, |L19. Admission: £3 visitors, including tea/coffee. The next talks are: 6th May 2016 - Just For The Record (Police) by Bill Johnstone. 1st July 2016 - we are showing the remastered

Battle of the Somme Film. The Society’s email address is: gdhs@outlook.com ST BARNABAS CHURCH SPRING FAIR Saturday 7th May between 11.00am and 3.00pm. St Barnabas Church, Penny Lane, will be holding a spring fair. Stalls will include homemade cakes, tinned goods, plants, books, soft toys, toiletries, chocolates, sweets and bottle tombola. Entrance is 50p for adults, children are free and refreshments will be available 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. LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wednesday, 18 May 2016 (2pm). Lecture: ‘Contemporary British Stained Glass’. Focusing on work in various types of building and showing how glass and stained glass windows are made. Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19. Cost £6 (donation).Tea and coffee available. All welcome. GATEACRE SOCIETY Next meeting will be a talk by Carole Codd entitled ‘Recollections of a Registrar of Births Marriages and Deaths’ on Monday 23rd May at 7.30pm in the Gateacre Chapel on Gateacre Brow. Members and non-members welcome to attend, donations welcome. Carole Codd spoke to us about 6 years ago explaining the duties of a Registrar and recounting some interesting events she had been involved in, including the marriage of Ricky Tomlinson with Ken Dodd as Best Man. THE 2016 ANNUAL PHIL THOMPSON GOLF CLASSIC FOR NUGENT CARE Nugent Care’s Patron, Liverpool FC legend Phil Thompson, hosts this year’s golf classic at Houghwood Golf Course, Billinge Hill on Thursday 26th May 2016. Entry price of £395 per team of four. Sponsored by Hardie Brack Chartered Surveyors. For details contact Michele: 0151 261 4498 BREATHE EASY Supports people suffering from lung disease of any kind. Meet at Bridge Chapel at 1.30 pm every month, with the except August and December, normally on the 4th Monday. Next meeting Monday 23rd May, Margaret Guppy will be coming with her dog and will talk to us about how dogs can improve our lives. Phone: 0151 733 7776 FRIENDS OF SUDLEY ESTATE Thursday 12th May at 2.30pm in Sudley Art Gallery, Mossley Hill Rd, L18 8BX Annual General Meeting, followed by an illustrated talk on “The work of the Woodland Trust”, by Susan Green. New members welcome. Membership subscription £6 per year. REGULAR EVENTS 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. Next meeting: Monday April 4th; 1-4pm. For more information contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk 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 (1.30-3.00pm). 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 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 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955 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, 121125 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 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 xof 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. 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 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 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

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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 – 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 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. 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. 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. 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 afternoons at Garston Park, L19. Learners can be taught at times to suit them, bowls supplied. Phone Eddie Crook (0151 384 7382) or Les Graves (0151 486 3625) SEFTON PARK BOWLING CLUB is looking for new members. Based in Sefton Park, we have various competitions starting from Easter to October. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Wednesday and Friday Evenings, and most weekends. Learners & experts, singles & couples are all welcome to come and play in the great outdoors. Postcode L17 7DG. Contact Gregg Watson on 0151 222 2964 SEWERS AND KNITTERS WANTED Project Linus (projectlinusuk.org. uk) makes quilts/blankets for local children who are ill or in distressing situations. We welcome handmade items for all ages, we can provide fabric/wool if required and will arrange collection. If you can help, please contact caroline.fogell@yahoo.co.uk 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 SOROPTOMIST 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 7pm; Victoria Pub, Victoria Road, Liverpool, L17 ODL. For further information contact Anne on 07814 564649 or visit our website www.sigbi. org/liverpool. “ 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 Society’s email address is gdhs@outlook.com 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! 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.

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GO ON SPOIL YOUR DAD! Don’t forget Father’s Day is 19th June. Why not treat your Dad to a Voucher for Morfose Turkish Barbers at Childwall Triangle, golf lessons at Lee Park Gold Club, a nice meal at Millon Tandoori Allerton Road, Istanbul Turkish BBQ Restaurant Woolton Village, Light of Bengal Tandoori restaurant Aigburth Road, Moo Steakhouse Allerton Road or Elif Turkish BBQ at Childwall Fiveways.

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Continued from page 26 If you follow my social media pages many of you will know that myself, Amanda Harrington, Tina Malone, Charlotte Dawson, Mark Byron, Ray Quinn and Derry Mensa were all at The Hilton in Liverpool to judge Little Miss/Mr Liverpool for LMI. The day was jam packed with entertainment from the fabulous MD Productions, Girl Talk, Imsod, Rosalie Gavin and Liam Halewood. Fifty models took part in the event, from baby to teen categories, over two catwalk rounds, one being an eco round where all the PRGHOV PDGH WKHLU RZQ RXWĂ€ WV RXW RI UHF\FOHG materials! All models received a medal for taking part and over 30 trophies were given out. The overall winner was Erin Caine who was in the mini age group (ages 8-12). Erin walked away with a ÂŁ1,000 cash prize and is now working with LMI to build her online model portfolio. Erin’s mum, Suzanne, said: “Thanks to everyone for making my little girl believe in herself, I still can’t believe she has won.â€? The event’s chosen charity was the James Bulger Memorial Trust Charity which, Liz the director of LMI, is also an ambassador for. All the children together raised ÂŁ5381.20, which was absolutely fantastic. For this I wore this knitted faux leather detail jumpsuit from MissGuided (www. missguided.co.uk). I had so many people ask where this jumpsuit was from and when I said it was only ÂŁ40 they were totally taken aback! They thought it was going to have been really expensive. A fab FRPSOHWH RXWĂ€ W that won’t break the bank! It comes with a black body already attached so there’s no need to worry about getting the correct underwear to wear with it! It has D Ă DUHG FXW OHJ DQG LV UHDOO\ Ă DWWHULQJ RQ \RXU Ă€ JXUH )RU D NLOOHU ORRN VW\OH ZLWK EODFN heels or shoe boots as I did and a clutch. For more info on where I have been, what I have been up to, and what I’ve been wearing check out my blog www. jadeainsworthgossip.co.uk

IF THEY’VE popped the question and now the reality has set in on how much you’ve got to do, don’t panic! There are a few things you should bear in mind so you keep yourself sane. 1) THE MONEY Yes, the money is a massive issue especially when it comes to booking a venue. It really helps your poker face if you can get a basic Ă€ JXUH RII WKHLU ZHEVLWH before you visit. If you’ve found your perfect venue and you’re scared of paying it off, don’t worry! Venues will ask for a deposit and the rest can be paid off in segments, as will most other elements of the wedding like your catering and DJ! 2) LOOK FOR YOUR DRESS A YEAR BEFORE When it comes to the dress, LW¡V LPSRUWDQW WKDW LW Ă€ WV

that it looks good and that it makes you feel good. So, you’re starting the hunt, make sure you start it a little over a year before your wedding. This may seem like a long time, but if you take into consideration how long it might take you WR Ă€ QG \RXU GUHVV JHWWLQJ the dress altered and even having it made, you’ll thank me when you’re not stressing out a week before because your dress isn’t your fairytale gown! 3) WHEN VISITING VENUES, HAVE QUESTIONS READY There’s nothing worse than coming away from a venue showing and thinking ‘argh! I didn’t ask about bringing our own food in!’ or ‘How long can we play music for?!’ So, whether you get FAQs from brides on the internet or come up with your own set of questions that will settle your mind,

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take them with you and ask your tour guide, they’ll be happy to help! 4) GET A WEDDING PLANNER FILE If you buy a wedding planner, it will be your best friend. If you buy the right one, it’ll come with timelines showing how your wedding planning should be going as the months go by and there are pages where you can record measurements for suits and dresses and dietary notes so you can remember not to accidentally feed the vegetarians steak pie. Oops! You can get these almost anywhere and they will be a life saver! Planning your wedding is supposed to be fun and it will be! As long as you remember what the end goal is. It’s to celebrate the biggest day of your life with friends and family, so get excited and start planning!

ARIES Mar 21st - Apr 20th

A creative pursuit can become a moneymaking venture early May. The New Moon (6th) is ideal for landing a lucrative job, getting a payrise or increasing your prices. When funds arrive put some in a savings account. If you're self-employed, it’ll be easier to find work and good customers early May. Been thinking of starting your own business? Mid-May is the best time of the year for this. A legal decision could go in your favour on the 21st, allowing you to forge a brighter future. An old romantic partner may try to reconnect as June approaches. Be very wary, even if there is powerful chemistry between you.

TAURUS Apr 21st - May 21st

Romance and adventure are on the cards in May. Thinking of updating your appearance? The New Moon (6th) presents the perfect opportunity. Splash out on clothes, toiletries and spa treatments. Your creative powers will be really impressive; devote more time to painting, music and designing works of beauty. Looking for love? You could find it at a garden, park or outdoors location. Already in a relationship? You and your amour enjoy a relaxing break together. The Full Moon (21st) will attract money from an inheritance, legal settlement or refund. Save this for equipment repairs, it's important to keep your car and appliances in good working condition. A disagreement over values could strain a friendship or romance later in May.

GEMINI May 22nd - Jun 21st

Keep a low profile early May. Solitary activities like reading, writing and communing with nature can keep stress at bay. This is also an opportune time to enjoy the company of pets. The New Moon (6th) will prompt you to adopt a more spiritual approach to problems and money and status could become relatively unimportant. If you need a bank loan, scholarship or grant, apply in the first half of May. The Full Moon (21st) will bring exciting news from your business or romantic partner; your lives will become much more adventurous. Yield the spotlight to your partner during the second half of May, they've worked hard for this recognition. Be receptive to advice from an accomplished but stuffy expert. Play it safe at work as June approaches.

CANCER Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd

Your social life will sparkle early May. Attending a party on the 6th will put you in touch with some attractive people. Looking for love? You could find it with a tremendously accomplished person. Acquiring marketable skills will improve your job prospects. Sign up for an adult education course. The Full Moon (21st) will yield impressive results of a health regime. You'll look and feel great later in May. If you inadvertently offend a colleague, offer a sincere apology and back this up with actions. Demonstrating goodwill could make a friend out of an old rival. Lean on your romantic partner for support when your confidence wavers.

LEO Jul 24th - Aug 23rd

You'll achieve great career prominence early May. It’s also a wonderful time to run for office - launch your campaign on the 6th. Your hard work and achievements will win respect. If happy with your current position, look to improve your workspace. Plants, vibrant colours and comfortable furniture will make you more productive so ask your superiors. The Full Moon (21st) marks an exciting turning point in your love life. You could meet someone special at a sporting event or while exercising. If already in a relationship, schedule a fun trip with your amour. Money could be tight late May; cut back on household expenses.

VIRGO Aug 24th - Sep 23rd

A chance to expand your horizons will arrive early May. It’s a wonderful time to study, write and travel. The New Moon (6th) could prompt you to visit a country that’s long captivated your imagination. Looking for romance? You’ll find it on this trip! Already have a partner? They’ll find it impossible to resist your charms early May. Take this opportunity to ask for a favour or push your agenda. Getting a pet is a possibility. The Full Moon (21st) could find you buying or selling a property, which will improve your finances. Be patient while a loved one adjusts to a change in your homelife. You'll embrace this transition but a relative won’t share your enthusiasm - be supportive.

LIBRA Sep 24th - Oct 23rd

Your love life will heat up in May. If single, you could meet someone special at a restaurant, garden or luxury store. Already in a relationship? You and your amour will feel like you're falling in love all over again. The New Moon (6th) will mark a passionate encounter. Alternatively, you might receive an impressive windfall from a legal settlement, refund or dividend. Take this opportunity to rest, relax and pamper yourself. The Full Moon (21st) is ideal for attending a party, where you may meet a bold entrepreneur. Play your cards right and you could enter into a business alliance. Be conservative with your initial investment. Be patient; slow and steady wins the race as May turns to June. Hasty decisions will be cause for regret.

SCORPIO Oct 24th - Nov 22nd

A close friendship or romance will be a profound source of pleasure early May. If you want to get engaged or married, the New Moon (6th) presents the ideal opportunity to do so. Already in a relationship? Your partner may have exciting news; be sure to celebrate! A stalled project could be resurrected early May and you may be asked to take the helm. The Full Moon (21st) brings in extra money; use it to upgrade your car, computer or phone as this could improve your earning potential. Be prepared to refuse a loved one's request for a loan at the end of May.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23rd - Dec 21st

A fitness program will yield impressive results early May. If you've been longing to get in shape, use the strength of the New Moon (6th) to propel you. Career prospects will improve during the first half of May. Accept more responsibilities at work; you'll earn the respect of peers and superiors and negotiating a payrise is possible. Let your best friend or romantic partner lavish you with affection on the 21st when the Full Moon illuminates your charms. Beware of discouraging a family member from pursuing their dreams at the end of May. You have different priorities so you're bound to have divergent views.

CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th

Love, romance and adventure find you in May. If single, it’s the best time of year to meet someone special. Attend a party or social gathering on the 6th, when the New Moon will turn you into a love magnet! Already in a relationship? Plan a special evening out with your amour, you’ll find each other irresistible. Plan a fun holiday together and choose a destination that appeals to you both. The Full Moon (21st) will prompt you to pull away from work and enjoy solitary activities. Reading, writing and communing with nature can recharge your batteries. Don't let pushy relatives and friends interfere with your private time. It may be difficult to gain access to an exclusive club or institution at the end of May. Don't let this bother you.

AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th

Home life will be a profound source of pleasure early May. Stock the pantry, tidy your surrounds and do the laundry and keep stress at bay. The New Moon (6th) is ideal for hosting a dinner party. Money from a scholarship, grant or loan could become available early-mid May. Take this opportunity to enjoy some creature comforts. You're not especially materialistic but it is important for you to enjoy sensual pleasures occasionally. The Full Moon (21st) marks an exciting turning point in your social life. You could meet an influential teacher at a party - let them take you under their wing. Sparks might fly between you and someone close towards the end of May.

PISCES Feb 20th - Mar 20th

You'll be pleasantly busy early May. Running errands, stocking the pantry and returning phone calls make the days fly. The New Moon (6th) will bring good news about a family or community matter. Hosting a party will bring everyone together. Your love life will also get back on track, thanks to your amour's increased availability. If single, it’ll be easy to meet someone kind, supportive and enthusiastic. Don’t speed up the courtship phase, enjoy getting to know someone special before making a serious commitment. The Full Moon (21st) will bring fame and acclaim. Use this as a springboard to bigger and better career opportunities. A well-connected friend could get you a job interview at the end of May.

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1. “---------Mountain”: 2005 film starring Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhall (9) 2. That is (1,1) 3. Los Angeles (1,1) 4. Bachelor of Law (1,1,1) 5. Inhabitants of Normandy who invaded England in the 11th century (7) 6. Brave, adventurous (6) 7. “A ------ of fresh air” (6) 8. Organ with which we smell and breathe (4) 13. ---- Clapton: singer/guitarist (4) 14. ------ Green: district of Liverpool (6) 17. Air pollution caused by mixture of smoke and fog (4) 19. Expression which refers to one’s state of mind (6) 21. “—This Love?”: 1978 Bob Marley single (2) 22. Morris -----: car produced from 1948 to 1971 (5) 26. Drinking vessel (3) 27. Tree (with silvery-grey bark) (3) 29. --Salvador: country in Central America (2) 30. General Electric (1,1)

Down: 1. Brokeback 2. IE 3. LA 4. LLB 5. Normans 6. Daring 7. Breath 8. Nose 13. Eric 14. Norris 17. Smog 19. Sanity 21. Is 22. Minor 26. Cup 27. Ash 29. El 30. GE

1. The Flowerpot Men! (4,3,3) 9. ---- Madrid: Spanish football team (4) 10. Paddle used for rowing (3) 11. Casks (7) 12. --- Livingstone: ex-Labour MP & Mayor of London (3) 15. --- Farrow: American actress, ex-wife of Woody Allen (3) 16. Greek god of love; statue in Piccadilly Circus (4) 18. Small insects known for their industry (4) 20. City which is home to Aston Villa FC (10) 23. Type of crossword clue (not down!) (6) 24. Northern Ireland (1,1) 25. Inspector General (1,1) 26. Biblical character: brother of Abel (4) 28. 1969 Ken Loach film based on book by Barry Hines (3) 30. Zest, fervour (5) 31. Ford ------: car produced from 1950 to 1962 (6)

General Knowledge 1. Milan 2. Cardiff 3.Princess Charlotte 4. Henry VII 5. Charles Dickens 6. Paris 7. Tap 8. South Dakota 9. Alaska 10. Pierce Brosnan

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Sefton Ladies’ enjoy the end of season dinner at Liverpool Cricket Club.

Hockey club let their hair down By Chris Thomas

AFTER a long hard season Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club held their Annual General Meeting and end of season dinner at Liverpool Cricket Club. This is one of the most eagerly anticipated social events of the year and this year was no exception. As ever, this provided the opportunity for members to ERWK UHà HFW RQ WKH VHDVRQ that has gone by and look forward to the year ahead. Some may have also taken the well-earned chance to over indulge on the food and drink available on the night‌!

Highlights of the evening included the awarding of the Ralf Owen Trophy to Peter Kenyon for his outstanding service to the club and the Golden Whistle to Andy McCarroll for the time and effort he has put into umpiring. Members generously doQDWHG UDIĂ H SUL]HV DQG PDQ\ attendees went home with a SUL]H XQGHU WKHLU DUP Special mention should also go to Hockey for Heroes who donated hockey sticks for an auction and was a reminder of the great work Carl Woods and his team do for our injured and fallen armed forces personnel.

Although results may not have gone the way all teams wanted this season, the night was a reminder of why people participate in team sport. Bonds built on the pitch also lead to friendships off it and long may that continue. However, it’s not quite all over. Victories for the Women’s 3s and 4s earlier in the day mean that both teams DUH FRQWHVWLQJ FXS ÀQDOV Training still continues for those teams up until the big GD\ $QG WKHQ ÀQDOO\ WKH\ can enjoy a well-earned rest, hopefully having brought the trophies home. Well, at least until Summer League starts in May.

Liverpool Cricket Club – calling all juniors By Jeremy Clein AS WE head towards what will hopefully be a glorious summer weather-wise, local cricketers have this week donned their whites and WDNHQ WR WKH ÀHOG Liverpool Cricket Club ÀUVW WHDP DIWHU D \HDU RI transition based on our strategy to develop young WDOHQW ÀQG WKHPVHOYHV LQ WKH QG GLYLVLRQ IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH in their history with nothing but promotion on the agenda for 2016. Sam Holliday will once again lead the side, although he is probably the only unchanged feature of the new cricket season with the old chairman, Ian Robson, stepping down to be replaced

by local headmaster Simon King and with new captains being appointed for the second and third teams. $QRWKHU ÀUVW IRU /&& LV the fact that the fourth team will play in the Sunday League, giving them the opportunity to play their home games at what is known throughout the league as HQ. Despite already boasting the best facilities in the league we have, thanks to a kind donation from Quilter Cheviot Investment Management, greatly refurbished our outdoor nets ZKLFK ZLOO EHQHÀW ERWK WKH junior and senior sections. With a new hierarchy in the club, not only is promotion a priority but it

has been decided to focus even more attention on the junior section. Building on the recognition of three of the boys by Lancashire, the club are bringing over two coaches from Australia to further develop the junior section The junior training nights for both boys and girls aged 7-15 are held every Friday at Liverpool Cricket Club. 7KH ÀUVW EHLQJ RQ )ULGD\ April 22 from 6.15pm to 7.45pm. For more information on junior club nights please see: http://www. liverpoolcricketclub.co.uk/ cricket/news/ or email lccjuniorcricket@hotmail. com

Vets book ďŹ nal place with comfortable win By Mick Titherington

Alder FC’s fabulous season continues By Peter Harrison

AS THE ÀQDO TXDUWHU RI WKH season draws to an end there is still much to play for at the Alder. 7KH ÀUVW WHDP LQ WKHLU ÀUVW VHDVRQ LQ WKH 3UHPLHU Division of the Liverpool County Premier League, have maintained top six form throughout. Their latest game was a 2-2 draw with APH which followed on the back of a 7-1 win against East Villa, despite having a man sent off after ten minutes. Amongst the goals were Gilbo with a screamer, Franny Smith, Joe

McCann, Timmy Naylor and Buck. The Reserve team have it all to play for as they top their league. However, the folding of AFC Kirby and the deduction of points gained has narrowed their gap at the top. They are also in two cup VHPL ÀQDOV VR WKHUH DUH high hopes they can bring some silverware back to the club. Recent results saw a spectacular overhead kick from Whitey in a 3-0 win against Liverpool Hibernia, Mick Roberts and Mick Crosbie netting in a crucial 2-0 victory against fellow

chasers BRNESC and Jamie Corrigan and Connor Hill net in the 6-0 demolition of Wood Street. Alder Cricket Club The cricket club is looking forward to the commencement of the new season in April and runs three senior teams on a Saturday and two teams on a Sunday. In addition there are under 9, 11, 13, 15 and 18 age levels plus a disability group. New players are always welcome and if you would like to be involved please contact secretary Mike Dunn on 07706 171670 for further details.

WHILE their premier league side may be struggling at the moment, Stoneycroft FC Vets lifted some of the gloom surrounding the club with a sublime display to cruise SDVW VHPL ÀQDO RSSRQHQWV Maghull Dynamo and VHFXUH D SODFH LQ WKH ÀQDO of the I-Zingari Football Combination Challenge Cup. What made the victory even sweeter was that this was an open age competition which meant the Vets had to overcome much younger opposition. Dynamo started brightly and attempted to use their energy and pace to overrun the Maiden Lane based RXWÀW EXW WKH 9HWV VRRQ settled down and used their guile and experience to nullify the opposition attacks and carve out their own opportunities. With Franny

.HRJKDQ LQ ÀQH IRUP LQ PLGÀHOG WKH\ VRRQ EHJDQ WR create chances and before the half was out they could HDVLO\ KDYH EHHQ IRXU RU ÀYH goals up; as it was, goals from Joe Burns and Shaun Butterworth gave Croft the half-time advantage. Following the break the Vets continued to dominate but with slightly less vigour and as the tie went on Dynamo fought hard to get back into the game. Although they managed to claw one goal back it was to prove no more than a consolation and in the end the Croft were able to record a comfortable win and now stand one game away from gaining some silverware. The eagerly anticipated ÀQDO ZLOO EH SOD\HG DW :DOWRQ Hall Park on May 17 when Stand Farm will provide the opposition.

Stoneycroft 1 Alder 3 Meanwhile the league side entertained Alder in this East Liverpool derby. When the teams met earlier in the season honours were even after a hard fought contest. Since then fortunes have varied with the home side ÀQGLQJ SRLQWV DV OLNHO\ WR come by as seeing Boris Johnson at a Jeremy Corbyn gig. Alder on the other hand have enjoyed much better success. The omens for the Croft therefore were not looking good. However, although a much improved home side performance did not produce any points at the end of proceedings, there were positives to take from the display. $ ÀUVW JRDO IRU -D\ Fielding was not enough to counter the three from Alder who run out worthy winners.

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Club captain Cameron Dalton in action against Vauxhall Motors on April 16 (left) and Gary Pollard goes for a ball in the same game with Cameron behind (right).

TREBLE STILL IN SOUTH’S SIGHTS By Jim Stanway

SOUTH Liverpool FC have been concentrating on playing their league games in hand in the last month and are now in a strong position to retain their league title. Three successive wins were achieved; Capenhurst Villa by 3-0 with goals from Tony Sayer, Cameron Dalton and a Gary Dunning penalty; Cammell Lairds Reserves 4-1 with goals from Steve Doyle, Gary

Pollard and two from Cameron Dalton, and Newton by 3-0 with goals from Steve Kelly, Alex Woodcock and James Thomas. The last three matches have been crucial as they have been against other teams in contention for the title; a 1-1 home draw against Vauxhall Motors, with a late equaliser from Cameron Dalton, and a 2-0 away win against the same opposition with goals from Elliott Burnett and Alex Woodcock,

have effectively ruled out Vauxhalls from contention but perhaps more important was the 2-1 home victory over Maghull with a superb late winner from Alex Woodcock. The win has made Maghull’s chances PXFK PRUH GLIĂ€FXOW DV South now have a threepoint cushion and two games in hand. 6RXWK¡V WZR FXS Ă€QDOV will be held in May; the Liverpool County FA Challenge Cup Final will be held at Walton

Hall Park at 6.30pm on Tuesday, 3 May and the West Cheshire League ÀUVW GLYLVLRQ FXS WKH Pyke Cup, will be staged at Cammell Lairds FC at 7.30pm on Thursday, May 12. The reserves continued their unbeaten run since Christmas with four wins and a draw in the last month. The highlight was a 1-0 win at the 3G pitch in Skelmersdale against promotion candidates Redgate Rovers, with a WHUULÀF VKRW IURP OHDGLQJ

goalscorer David Mee. Further wins have been a 3-2 home win over Kirkby Town Railway with goals from Shane Whoriskey, Neil Roach and Andy Lloyd; a 3-1 away win at Maghull Reserves with goals from Shane Whoriskey, David Mee and Curtis Cummins and a 2-1 away win at Marshalls with goals from David Mee and Chris Anele. A 1-1 draw at Prescot Cables Reserves saw a goal from captain Neil Roach.

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