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Issue 99 – September 2015

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BUY AND SELL by Stephen Guy THEY linger in the memory – shops that we visited when young or at significant times in our lives. Sometimes we remember the people who ran them, the characters behind the counters. Other stores were memorable for the things they sold, perhaps unusual or old-fashioned items. There were also plenty of people who bought things, from old clothes and bikes to jewellery and antiques. I was fascinated by the Wizard’s Den in Moorfields with its wonderful window displaying jokes and novelties. War of the Worlds author H G Wells wrote a memorable 1903 short story called The Magic Shop staffed by a conjurer who performed real magic. Some smells and fragrances evoke the past. This picture of Frank Cannell’s hardware store in Lawrence Road, Wavertree was taken in 1907 but there are similar shops around today. They smell of oil and paraffin. When this photograph was taken motorists often bought their petrol

from such shops. There were few wayside garages and the answer was to fill a big can and lug it to your car. Most motorists had chauffeurs so they usually had this task. Cannell’s advertised as general furnishers and builders’ ironmongers and were also plumbers, gasfitters and locksmiths. Further along the road was family chemist R G Smith which had other branches in Smithdown Road and Earle Road. Established in 1878 it supplied “everything usually stocked by chemists, at lowest possible prices for cash”. This, of course, was long before the NHS and you usually also had to pay the doctor. Over in Picton Road baker and confectioner J J Crowe allowed people to bake their homemade bread in its ovens. The business dealt in corn, flour and provender (dry feed for animals). It stocked “finest scotch oatmeal, marrowfat and split

peas, wheatmeal, rolled oats and Hovis bread”. Horse-drawn vans delivered to customers daily and specialities included lemon buns and milk bread. The first supermarket I visited was in Town Row, West Derby, in the 1950s. This was a new shopping experience but still had elements of personal service. I remember the check-out staff carefully wrapped packs of washing powder or smelly items in old newspapers to prevent other purchases being tainted. Customers were asked to leave their shopping bags on a rack at the entrance. 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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HELLO EVERYONE, AND WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE ... Your favourite Local Independent Advertiser. Remember, every month the LINK goes into 21.000 homes and 5,000 copies go into busi-

nesses! We hope those of you who were lucky enough to get away on holiday have all enjoyed yourselves. Many of you will be busy now arranging

LINK Pick up points R.T.S. Printers, Rose Lane, Liverpool 18 Espresso Plus, 173 Rose Lane, Liverpool 18 Aigburth Cricket Club, Aigburth Road, Liverpool 17 Aigburth Hall Nurseries, 5 Aigburth Hall Ave, L19 9EA L19 Garston Urban Village Hall 70 Banks Road, L19 8JZ L19 Citizens Advice Bureau Garston Community House 2 Speke Rd, L19 Drop in is open 9.30am- 2pm 0151 427 5337 L19 South Liverpool NHS Treatment Centre (Old Garston Hospital), Church Road, L19 2LW L19 Brodie Convenience Sore 305 Brodie Ave., L19 7NE New owners - local family SUPERMARKETS Tesco, Mather Avenue Tesco, Woolton Morrisons, Speke ASDA, Smithdown Road ASDA, Hunts Cross

NEWSAGENTS, ETC L13 Mill Lane News, 162 Mill Lane, Old Swan L16 McNaughton's, 250 Woolton Road, Childwall L16 Childwall Food & Drink, Woolton Road L16 Bowring Park News, 152 Bowring Park Avenue L17 Keith’s Food & Wine Bar, Lark Lane L17 Prom News, 137 Aigburth Road, Aigburth Vale L18 Thomas Cook, Allerton Road L18 Londis, 162-164 Greenhill Road L24 Hale News, Hale Village L25 Grange Lane Store, Gateacre Village L25 Super Cigs, Belle Vale Shopping Centre L25 Woolton Village Newsagents, Allerton Road POST OFFICES Woolton Post Office, 27 Woolton Street Belle Vale Post Office, 121 Belle Vale Rd Gateacre Hunts Cross Post Office, 269 Speke Rd, Woolton Lark Lane Post Office, Lark Lane

Speke Post Office, 4 South Parade, (Mon to Thurs 8.30-1pm, 2pm-5.30pm, Fri. 9am-1pm, 2pm-5.30pm, Sat 9am12.30pm Booker Avenue Post Office, L18 Garston Post Office, 26 – 28 Speke Road, Garston, L19 Mon-Fri 9 to 5.30 Sat 9-12.30 SOUTH LIVERPOOL LIBRARIES Allerton Library, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 6HG Childwall Fiveways Library, Liverpool, L15 6UT Garston Library, Bowden Road, L19 1QN Lee Valley Library, Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2RF Sefton Park Library, Aigburth Road, L17 4JS Speke Library, Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, L24 OTY Wavertree Library, Picton Road, L15 4LP TRAIN STATIONS James Street Old Hall Street Moorfields South Parkway

new school uniforms and thinking about the children going back to school and no sooner have the children gone back to school than Christmas is upon us! (yes, Christmas…..!!). For many of us the next step is to start making preparations and getting our houses in order for the festive season. Take the stress out of Christmas and get your jobs done now! We've got just about everything covered with our advertisers. Call them now and don't forget to mention the LINK. Advertisers, contact us now to book your Christmas adverts! And we simply can’t end this letter without paying tribute to one of Liverpool’s greatest ever celebrities. We feel certain that, like

us, many of our readers were very sad indeed to hear about the death of our dear Cilla Black and what a lovely thought that she is coming home to Liverpool to be laid to rest in our very own Woolton Village. From local pop star to national treasure, Cilla remained a great Liverpudlian and a

fun-loving character who brought entertainment, fun, laughter and tears to our TV screens for many years. RIP Cilla. Enjoy September and as always thank you all for supporting The LINK. See you next month, Moira, Dawn and Carol

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Transport roadshow on menu COME along to a Customer Roadshow on September 4 (10am – 12noon) at the Friday Morning Café at St David’s Church, Rocky Lane, Childwall, for your chance to meet representatives from bus and train operators and have a chat and ask any questions you may have about public transport. The Friday Café at St David’s, which was set up using some of the Neighbourhood Fund allocation for local Councillors Ruth Hirschfield, Frank Hont and Jeremy Wolfson, has run successfully for more than two years and has introduced a monthly community event on the first Friday of each month. Councillor Ruth Hirschfield said: “These social events are very popular and provide a lot of advice and information on topics of real interest to the local community. “On the first Friday in July we all enjoyed the hands on computer sessions very kindly provided by Liverpool Mutual Homes in their digital bus, Diane. “We will be continuing our programme of First Friday events from September and welcome ideas from residents on what they would like to see included.” The next event will give local people the chance to find out more about public transport and to talk to bus and train operators. Councillor Jeremy Wolfson, a local councillor who is also a Member of the Merseytravel Committee, said: “Customer roadshows are a good opportunity for

Pictured, left, are Childwall Ward Councillors Ruth Hirschfield, Frank Hont and Jeremy Wolfson with representatives from Liverpool Mutual Homes and local residents at the last event which focussed on digital awareness.

people in the local community to talk to the operators about transport issues that affect them and for the

operators to give travel advice and up to date information on local issues.”

MEETING OF THE GATEACRE SOCIETY THE meeting will be a talk by Les Cox on “The Cunard Line”. This will be on Monday, September 28th at 7.30pm in the Gateacre Chapel on Gateacre Brow. Admission will be free, donations welcome.

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STRANGE TALES by Anton Valdemart

GINGER TOM ...

HARRIET discovered the recipe at the back of a drawer in her great aunt’s ancient Welsh dresser. The writing was in beautiful copperplate with swirling loops and whirls reminding her of the script on old tombstones around the chapel. The recipe was written on vellum, a fine parchment made from calf skin. On the other side was a deed

relating to some long-forgotten house in Skelmersdale. Whoever wrote the list of ingredients and the method of preparing the ginger beer wanted the information preserving for posterity. The document had an air of permanence and Harriet wondered at the significance of the discovery. She sold the Welsh dresser for a few shillings and kept the recipe. It was one of her most intriguing pos-

sessions. Harriet had worked as the Fulbright children’s nanny for five years. They were now growing up and would soon be off to boarding school. Tom was her fiancé but their meetings were restricted to Sunday afternoon walks and sweet nothings by the Virginia creeper as the children played on the lawn. Continued on Page 5

To advertise see page TWO Continued from Page 4 Tom ran the village cycle shop and was a Methodist lay preacher. Ten years older, one of the first things that attracted Harriet to him was his mane of prematurely grey hair. “You look like Old Father Time when you take your hat off,” she joked. She would sneak him a glass of dandelion and burdock before he went back to buckled wheels, punctures and Bible study. “It’s a surprise – made it myself,” she said, handing over his customary glass one day. Tom took a sip. “Hmm nice and gingery,” he said in his thoughtful way. Harriet told him the story. “It’s uplifting,” he said running oil-stained fingers through his grey hair. She didn’t like the ginger beer herself but enjoyed Tom’s reaction. They saw each other three or four

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‘They decided it was a trick of the light but over the next few weeks Tom’s hair changed gradually until it was a flaming ginger hue’ times a week and he always had a glass or two. One day Harriet heard the familiar click of the garden gate and met him as the children romped in the garden. Tom took his hat off and he emptied the glass. Harriet noticed as subtle change in his hair – it was a very light shade of ginger. “I haven’t dyed it!” he protested, looking into her small hand mirror. They decided it was a trick of the light but over the next few weeks Tom’s hair changed gradually until it was a flaming ginger hue. People sniggered at him in the street – until old Mr

Parsons, the postmaster, went the same and several of the children at the village school. All had drunk copious amounts of the ginger beer. “Why stop at ginger?” Tom said. “Think what blackberries or raspberries would do. Or strawberries – now there’s a thought.” Harriet stopped dispensing the concoction and hair soon returned to normal but she kept a special supply for Tom. Harriet preferred him ginger, especially at their wedding. After having three babies she started drinking it too.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for a letter; book your flu jab now THIS year Public Health will not be sending letters to patients aged 65 and over as they have in previous years. So donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be waiting for a letter to arrive!! If you are in one of the following

groups please book to have your flu vaccination. Appointments will be available from September 18 2015 for those in the following groups: Those aged 65 and over Those aged 6

months and under 65 years in clinical at risk groups Pregnant women All 2, 3 and 4 year olds (but not 5 years or older) on August 31 2015 Those in long stay residential care homes

Carers (please ask in practice for eligibility) Contact: Gateacre Brow Practice 1 Gateacre Brow and 256 Hunts Cross Avenue Liverpool, L25 (0151 295 9595)

Barbara Lawrence Dear Moira, I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the service provided by The LINK and with you in particular, in the account handling of my business advertising. Your service from start to finish has been exemplary and on a professional, knowledgeable, yet friendly level that far exceeds all other advertising agencies I have dealt with. Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble to you and I am made to feel unique, never feeling that I am just one of many clients that you have to deal with each day. It is so refreshing to receive a prompt. I have advertised in the LINK for 9 years and I would be lost without it now!!! Many thanks to you all at The LINK From Paul - P & L BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS (COMPLETE BATHROOMS & KITCHENS FULLY FITTED)

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How four lost hearing aids led to new business By Ashleigh Panther WHEN you, a family member, or a loved one loses a hearing aid, it can be very expensive to replace. They are so small and compact that often we don't realise that we have misplaced them or that they have fallen out and are lost or damaged beyond repair before we realise. This is a problem Barbara Lawrence dealt with on a regular basis after her mother lost four of them! So Barbara set off on a mission to create a device that would help those who wear hearing aids to keep them safe. A Hear Ear is basically a headset, through which you can secure your hearing aid into your ear and secure the headband onto your person with a pin on your jacket in order to keep your hearing aid safe and sound. Barbara had recently retired from her job as an Accounts Assistant, having previously worked as an auxiliary nurse and complementary therapist; Hear Ear started as experiments with home materials such as dental tape and clear elastic, but all that work paid off when Barbara became involved with The Women's Organisation, where she met many contacts who led her on the right path to building her business. Barbara told me:â&#x20AC;&#x153;The business venture has been daunting at times and it would have been easy to give up when I came across obstacles but the encouragement of The Women's Organisation has enabled me to tackle themâ&#x20AC;?. Barbara is on a mission to be able to pro-

vide these items to the NHS Supply Chain, and although this will require a lot of work, Barbara has proved she is a force to be reckoned with so watch this space! You can buy a Hear Ear through her website: www.hearear.co.uk now

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BOYS’ BRIGADE RAISE £550 FOR MIND CHARITY: Youngsters at 35th Liverpool Boys' Brigade, based at All Saints' Church Childwall, have raised £550 for the mental health charity, Mind. The 80 five-11-year-old boys were each given a tube of Smarties and, once consumed, the tubes were used to collect 20p’s.

PRIORITY YOUTH PROJECT by Ashleigh Panther SOME young people in our city feel like they have nowhere to go, no one to listen to them and they can often turn to a not so great life of crime. Priority Youth Project (PYP) are a group of youth workers, volunteers and board members who are trying their best to give these young people hope through endless work in the communities they live in and have proved that they will stop at nothing to continue their work. The group was originally called The Neighbourhood Project but, due to government cuts in 2014, they were forced to take voluntary redundancies and reform the group as

PYP in May 2014. The group is unique in that they contact these young people in an environment where they feel comfortable. Instead of a contact centre or a block of offices, they will reach out to them at street corners, cafes, or parks, for example - wherever they feel most comfortable. This way they can start to build the important relationship they need to support each individual with advice and a positive contribution to help bring them back onto their feet. As a registered charity, PYP gains funding through Liverpool City Council and work with multi-agencies such as Deysbrook Village Centre, M & H Academy and Smarties and Young Addaction and

the members take part in a lot of fundraising activities in major supermarkets, with activities including an annual walk up Snowdon and regular bike rides. On November 6th, PYP will be hosting a fundraising night in Asiana in West Derby. The group has a fantastic 200 young people registered through their amazing work, with a further 80 young people registered in their Junior Youth Club. PYP say: “Our project is practically unique in the way that we work. We are passionate and dedicated in what we do and we aim to continue this for many more years.” If you would like to find out more about PYP, head to their website www.priorityyouth.co.uk

NORTH WEST FRIENDS OF HOMEOPATHY NORTH West Friends of Homeopathy (reg’d charity number: 282281) are holding their annual AGM and Seminar on Saturday October 3 at The Quaker Meeting

House, 22 School Lane L1 3BT (1.30pm4.30pm). If you are interested in complementary medicine please come along. Dr Bob Leckridge, MBChB,

FFHom, is our speaker (Title: “Homeopathy for a Better Life”). Entrance is £6 (members) or £7 (non-members),

including refreshments. There will also be a raffle with some quality prizes to be won. For details please contact Fiona Mather (0151 727 8118).

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Creating a home from home in your student bedroom By Ashleigh Panther WHEN you’re moving out of your home to go to university, it can be a little hard to adjust. It’s daunting to go to a new place and it helps if your bedroom is comfortable and inviting. Or ... if you’re going into your second year and you’re excited about decorating your new bedroom, these cool decor ideas will help you bring out your personality in your new room. Lighting Fairy lights are usually the go-to for student bedrooms, just because they can be spread anywhere you like – around the window, over your bed, around your door. It’s up to you! It can make your room feel extremely cosy and inviting. If you’re looking for some ideas, these dragonfly shaped lights are £16 from notonthehighstreet. If fairy lights aren’t your thing, floor lamps are a great way of adding warm lighting to a room and you can get them dirt cheap from most home stores. Organisation Being a student, it is important to stay on top of your work, to remember deadlines and having it written on a piece of paper in a notebook isn’t helping anyone! It will help to keep memo boards on your desk, so when you come home from a lecture, jot down important dates and info about work that you’ll see as soon as you come in! This Big Head memo board from Utility is sure to catch your eye and,

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These dragonfly-shaped lights are £16 from notonthehighstreet. for just £15, it’s a steal! Storage You’re going to be buying a lot of books, filling a lot of notepads and having a LOT of notes from lecturers that you’re going to have to keep hold of. Foldable storage boxes are cheap, they come in a variety of different colours and they can be stacked against walls, pushed under beds, or placed on desks. Bringing Home With You On your way out, there’s a high chance your family will dump a lot of pictures on you to remind you of their existence while you’re living

up your student life. Or you might have pictures you want to take yourself! Having photo frames everywhere looks cute, but it may be a little cluttered. Hanging photo displays allow you to hang your family photos effortlessly above your bed or by your desk so your family can be with you at all times. You can order these online for no more than £20. These are just a few little things that you can add to your room to bring some home comforts with you!

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Could you give Marvellous Milly her dream home? Dog Name: Milly Breed: Collie cross Dog Age: 8 Marvellous Milly, as the team at Dogs Trust Merseyside affectionately call her, has found herself back at the rehoming centre after her owner became ill and could no longer take care of her. The eight-year-old Collie cross is full of fun but slowly losing her sight, so staff want to find her a forever home with a patient family who can help her keep a spring in her step for many years to come. Assistant Manager at Dogs Trust Merseyside, Catherine Stulberg, says: “Milly is a sweet girl who takes her time to build her trust with new people, but is really affectionate once she’s had the chance to get to know you. “She is great with the team here and loves nothing more than playing fetch with her toys and her favourite ball. She is really active and enjoys long walks too, but when she’s ready to relax she loves nothing more than a tummy rub! We want to find her a perfect home which is quiet, with no other dogs or children so she can relax, and it needs to be somewhere where she won’t be left alone too much as she loves to be around people.” Do you think you could provide Milly with her perfect home? If so, you can find out more about her at www.dogstrust.org.uk or call 0151 480 0660. You can also pop along to the centre which is on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. The centre is open 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed.

General knowledge quiz 1. The famous aria “Nessun Dorma” is sung in which Puccini opera? (a) La Boheme (b) Madam Butterfly (c) Turandot

The Ringo Kid in the classic western movie “Stagecoach”? (a) Gary Cooper (b) Alan Ladd (c) John Wayne

joins Switzerland with which country? (a) France (b) Germany (c) Italy

2. What is the capital city of Poland? (a) Gdansk (b) Krakow (c) Warsaw

4. Which one of the following is the most southerly? (a) Plymouth (b) Portsmouth (c) Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)

6. The Lutine Bell is located in which London building? (a) the Bank of England (b) Buckingham Palace (c) Lloyd’s of London

3. Who played the part of

5. The Simplon Tunnel

7. Which member of the

artist James Whistler’s family features in his most famous painting? (a) father (b) mother (c) sister 8. The New Horizons spacecraft has recently transmitted the first ever photographs from which planet? (a) Neptune (b) Pluto

(c) Uranus 9. In what year did the Queen (Elizabeth II) succeed to the throne? (a) 1952 (b) 1953 (c) 1954? 10. King Richard III was killed in which battle? (a) Agincourt (b) Bosworth Field (c) Culloden

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NOW THAT THE KIDS ARE BACK AT SCHOOL … IT’S YOU TIME! By Ashleigh Panther YOU’VE had a hectic summer filled with day trips, constantly running after the kids tidying every toy in the house and now they’re back at school and the house is nice and quiet …ahh! You worked hard through the summer, making sure the kids were entertained but also making sure you were staying on top of all of your other jobs! So it’s time to give yourself a treat and turn your house into a spa! But you don’t have to pay out for one of those big fancy spas in the countryside, you can have all of those comforts in your own living room. Just shut the blinds, stick on your favourite CD and follow some of these

tips. You can thank us later! Skin Moisturiser – leave your skin feeling gorgeous with this home made moisturiser. All you need is a cup of honey and a cup of olive oil, mix together then rub on your arms, legs, wherever and you’ll feel as smooth as a baby’s bottom! Body Scrub – a

body scrub will help get all of the dead skin cells off and rid your skin of any impurities. For this one you need a cup of honey and a cup of brown sugar. Rub all over your skin, leave for a few minutes then rinse off with warm water. Anti-Redness Facial – get rid of any puffy redness

after a stressful day with this easy facial. This facial is made with one egg yolk and a cup of lemon juice. This zesty facial is sure to make your face glow! Lip Scrub – and to keep your lips nice and smooth, mix a cup of petroleum jelly and raw sugar and rub gently on your lips until the mixture

revolves. Your lips should feel beautifully luscious! After all these spa treatments, you should be feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready to face the kids coming home from school. Leave all the unwashed cups from your spa day for them to clean!

Five reasons why women should be weight training By Paul Coshott RECENTLY, through one source or another, women seem to be a lot more interested in weight training now than they've ever been. The backbone of my PT sessions has always been weight training. Weight training will help you build muscle and speed up your metabolism, which in turn will help you reduce your body fat %. Doing weight training, with a combination of good cardio and a good diet, will help you achieve the body you desire. Here are 5 reasons why you should be lifting weights if you are female: 1. As you develop more muscle, your body has got to work harder to preserve it, therefore burning more calories after you have exercised. 2. As you age, you are at risk of losing both bone and muscle mass. Post-menopausal women are at a greater risk of osteoporosis because the body no longer secretes oestrogen. Weight training is an excellent way to combat loss of bone mass, and it decreases the

risk of osteoporosis. There is no age limit for women who want to lift weights. 3. Weight training can be therapeutic, as once you have finished your weights session, you will immediately feel your muscles start to tone up. Weight training can also be mentally challenging, which in turn contributes towards your overall mental wellbeing. 4. Weight training will also strengthen your whole body, and if you suffer from a bad back, weight training can help eliminate this. It can also help you improve your posture. 5. Weight training can also help you improve your overall exercise performance, as you will be stronger. Women Only Weight Training Program: if you are interested in joining my next Women Only Weight Training programme, which starts the week beginning August 24, then please contact me asap. There are now only 6 places available. Paul; 07887 868872; www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com

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Free September events at National Museums Liverpool Poppies: Introductory tours MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL 6 September 3pm Join our education team for a short informal introductory tour of the exhibition looking at the different roles of women during conflicts from 1914 to the present. Drop in, no booking required Heritage Open Month: A Grand Tour of Sudley SUDLEY HOUSE 12, 18, 22 & 27 September 11am and 1pm Join us for a grand tour of Sudley House and its estate. Find out more about the original early 19th century layout of Sudley House and explore how the House and its surroundings have changed over time. Suitable footwear and clothing advised due to uneven surfaces and possible

adverse weather conditions. Drop in, no booking required The Life of Lady Lever LADY LEVER ART GALLERY 16 September 2pm Join Gavin Hunter and discover the story of Elizabeth Ellen Hulme, the wife of William Lever who dedicated the Gallery to her memory. Pre-booking essential, please check our website for more information WALKER ART GALLERY Free entry Open daily 10am-5pm William Brown Street, Liverpool www.liverpoolmuseums.org.u k/walker Telephone 0151 478 4199 @walkergallery Exhibition REALITY: Modern and

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Contemporary British Painting 10 July – 29 November 2015 Six decades of British painting are represented by more than 50 works, united not only by the medium of paint but also the unique way the artists represent real life in modern Britain. Events Introductory Tour Every Wednesday 3pm Enjoy an introductory tour led by our Visitor Host focusing on the history of the Gallery and highlights from the collection. Drop in, no booking required Talk Tuesday: Take One Picture 1 September 1pm Find out more about this wonderful Take One Picture exhibition and the painting that inspired it. Drop in, no booking required

DOVEDALE BAPTIST CHURCH – HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2015 DOVEDALE Baptist Church, near Penny Lane, Liverpool 18 1DW invite you to come and visit them during Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday September 12 10-4pm and Sunday September 13 10.30-4pm There will be tours of the Church – a Grade 2 listed building in perpendicular Gothic design –

and also a chance to view the photos of church and local history showing life in and around Dovedale Road over the last 100 years, together with our current activities. We are particularly keen to meet new people who have moved to the area. Please call in and meet us

and find out more about this church at the heart of the community. There will also be a community family service and community lunch on the Sunday alongside the Open Day. See our website http://dovedalebaptist.org/ for more details or email dovedalebaptist@gmail.com

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Cycle for Health scheme is seeking volunteers CYCLE for Health is currently recruiting volunteers to deliver on its Cycle For Health cycling sessions. The bike rides are designed to help support those recovering from ill health using the medium of cycling. It is also to encourage and introduce members of the local community back into cycling. Cycle for Health operates from seven venues across the city and the bike rides take place in the parks, green spaces and cycle ways. Otterspool Promenade Croxteth Park Belle Vale Park Newsham Park Walton Hall Park Sefton Park Calderstones Park If you enjoy cycling, enjoying working with people, want to give something back to your community and enhance your CV, this is a perfect opportunity for you. Training is FREE and cycle equipment is provided to support you in your role. Follow the you tube link below to watch the Cycle for Health promotional video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIatSK pH1g&feature=youtu.be For more information please email Gavin.mclaughlin@liverpoolch.nhs.uk

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Opticians look to the future with new Allerton store SPECSAVERS in Allerton has moved into brand new premises following a £450,000 investment. After almost ten years serving the local community on Smithdown Place, Specsavers’ larger and more prominent store is now open at 160 Allerton Road. The new Allerton store is the first Specsavers in Liverpool and Merseyside to provide an innovative new shopping experience. Instead of traditional reception desks, the store has mobile, standing and seated service points. Customers are now greeted and registered on tablet devices, which are also used to measure and dispense their glasses. The concept, which is

being rolled out across all Specsavers stores, is the first of its kind in optics. The innovative Digital Precision Eyecare system also provides a new way of selecting and fitting customers’ glasses, using imaging software on tablet devices. Following an eye examination, the optical team assists customers in selecting their preferred glasses. Imaging software on a tablet is then used to take an image of them wearing the glasses, which in turn captures a range of essential dispensing measurements. These are unique to the customer and their chosen glasses. In addition, using the instore tablet devices, cus-

tomers can now browse all new frames (such as the exclusive Converse range and Disney frames) as well as the latest trends from celebrity stylists on Specsavers’ own fashion app as well as local and national news. The store also boasts a new specialist contact lens centre, more optical testing rooms with state-of-the-art computerised testing equipment plus a dedicated hearing centre. The new contact lens suite has been specially designed to be ready for contact lens testing, fitting and aftercare, allowing staff from Allerton Specsavers to support the area’s growing number of contact lens wearers even more efficiently. Andrew Preston, store

director at Specsavers Allerton, says: ‘We’re committed to improving vital healthcare provision in Allerton and across South Liverpool and our new store, plus the recruitment of additional staff, enables us to offer a new level of service.’ Specsavers in Allerton is celebrating its tenth birthday with a family fun day on Saturday 5 September. Call in to see our new store and enjoy familyfriendly activities such as balloon modelling and more, plus birthday cupcakes and special discounts. To book an appointment call 0151 734 7555 or visit www.specsavers.com/stores/ allerton

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PREMIERE FILM NIGHT FOR “THE CASA” Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, September 4 TABACULA Films and “The Casa” present the film premieres of two documentary films, ‘Viva La Casa’ and ‘A Conversation in Cuba’, at the Philharmonic Hall at 7.30pm on Friday 4th September. The Casa, on Hope Street, emerged in the aftermath of the Liverpool dockers dispute in the late 90’s. Jimmy McGovern, in collaboration with the dockers, wrote a Channel 4 film (“Dockers”) and his writers’ fee was used to fund the acquisition and lease of the former Casablanca club, now renamed The Casa, with a remit for it to be a centre of social justice, available to the community of Liverpool. The Casa is in need of funds to enable it to continue to provide this free service. Viva La Casa Viva La Casa, presented by Brian Reade, is part documentary and part performance. Twenty years on from the beginning of the Liverpool dockers dispute, Viva La Casa focuses on the Casa today and features the people who work, use and support the Casa. Continued, Page 17

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a film about solidarity and triumph in the face of adversity. A Conversation in Cuba Jimmy McGovern travels to Havana, Cuba, to meet award-winning Cuban crime writer, Leonardo Padura; two writers from port cities, both critical of their own societies and both using writing to explore themes of social justice. The film is a unique insight into Cuba today. All profits from the night go to “The Casa”. Tickets available from the Philharmonic Hall and the Casa in Hope Street (0151 709 3789; www.liverpoolphil.com)

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What’s On Section SEPTEMBER 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 LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wednesday, 16th September 2015. Lecture: “Opera Set and Costume” by Simon Rees. Lecture explains about the opera set and costume for the Welsh National Opera’s performances. Meetings held at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19. Cost £6 (donation).Tea and coffee available. See website: http://www.ldfas.org.uk/ All welcome. MEETING OF THE GATEACRE SOCIETY The meeting will be a talk by Les Cox on “The Cunard Line”. This will be on Monday, September 28th at 7.30pm in the Gateacre Chapel on Gateacre Brow. Admission will be free, donations welcome. QUALITY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR At Ullet Road Church, L17. Tables available now at £15 via Liz Alley on 722 1121 or alleys3@msn.com. Book your stall early to sell your craft gifts at this pre-Christmas Fair in a beautiful Arts and Crafts church on 14th November. THE TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY (Merseyside Branch). Monday 21 September 2015. Annual General Meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, 7.30pm. This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. October 19th meeting – ‘Liverpool Transport 1950s -

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1970's’ – many nostalgic views of the city of our youth! Not to be missed. Please see next month's announcement in ‘The Link’. 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 LIVING WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS 9th September, 6.30pm, at Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale. All welcome to free talk on "Living With Endometriosis". Clair Scrimshaw, herself a sufferer, will talk about the condition,

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REGULAR EVENTS 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 BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy supports people suffering from lung disease of any kind. We meet every 4th Monday of the month (Excluding December) at Bridge Chapel Tel 0151 224 7778. CADWA BOWLING 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 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. Continued on Page 35

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ARIES Mar 21st - Apr 20th

Be realistic about work deadlines early September. A seemingly simple job could take longer than expected but you’ll get help from a colleague. A Solar Eclipse (13th) helps you find relief for a health problem. By changing how you eat and exercise, you'll feel years younger. It will be necessary to accommodate a business or romantic partner's schedule mid-month. Be flexible and don’t get frustrated, this will soon pass. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) tempts you to alter your appearance - Don't!!

TAURUS Apr 21st - May 21st

Building a nest with your amour will be a priority early September. You may decide to cohabit, get married or move to a bigger place. You will find the space you need to thrive. A Solar Eclipse (13th) is perfect for launching a creative project or taking a romantic risk. Your partner's resources aren’t plentiful during the second half of September and you're expected to help out. Devise a budget together. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) sees you capitulate to bureaucracy. Giving in gracefully will save time, money and aggravation; don't let pride prevent an end to this.

GEMINI May 22nd - Jun 21st

Money for a house payment or tuition will arrive early September. Don’t squander this on short term pleasure. A Solar Eclipse (13th) is perfect for finding beautiful living arrangements. If you want to buy a place, explore an area known for its natural beauty. You’ll need to be practical at work mid-month and may have to do more hours. There won't be much money in the budget for extravagant projects. You may have to take over some of your partner's responsibilities. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) marks the sudden end of a friendship or group association - you can't afford to be connected with under the counter activities.

CANCER Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd

Early September will be confusing and you aren't sure where you should be heading. Don’t force a decision, let events unfold. A Solar Eclipse (13th) brings enlightening information. You may decide to take a class, move house or sign a contract. Work becomes more stable during the second half of September. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) brings an abrupt end to a public role. Don’t be sad, this is a blessing in disguise. Spend more time on domestic pursuits at the end of the month.

LEO Jul 24th - Aug 23rd

Be realistic about finances early September. Covering friends' expenses could put you in jeopardy so set yourself a budget. Good news about a fitness regime arrives around the 8th. A Solar Eclipse (13th) attracts a new source of income. Put this money in a savings or retirement fund. The second half of September will be quite busy. Fortunately, you're up for the challenge. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) forces you to part with a troubled individual who has offensive beliefs. Take steps to protect your reputation.

VIRGO Aug 24th - Sep 23rd

Things will be a little tense between you and a lover early September. Try a little tenderness and don’t get too upset. You’re a great team because you balance each other. A Solar Eclipse (13th) is ideal for branching into unfamiliar territory. Whether you get a new job, change your look or take up a creative hobby, you’ll get an enthusiastic reception. Keep track of your receipts during the second half of the month as you will have to return defective merchandise. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) brings an abrupt end to a source of unearned income. This will be a secret relief as it allows you to break free of an oppressive relative or business partner.

LIBRA Sep 24th - Oct 23rd

It will be difficult to get help from colleagues early September. Resign yourself to this and make sure your boss is aware of the situation so they appreciate your value. A Solar Eclipse (13th) allows you to enter an arrangement where you can work from home. If you have your own business, you may decide to move to a more central location or hire an assistant. Consider an older professional who won't require much supervision. Your amour has a delightful surprise in the second half of September. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) forces you to end some unrealistic expectations about your best friend. You either need to break up or make up.

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A perfect combination ... SO IF any of you have been following me on Twitter or Instagram you will have seen I have not long got back from a cruise. I have been on cruises before – a while back with Royal Caribbean – but this time we went with Cunard and it was just amazing! We went to Istanbul for a night and stayed at the Hilton Bomonti which was out of this world and then set sail on the Queen Victoria and cruised

through the Dardanelles to Marmaris (Turkey), to Heraklion (Greece), Athens (Greece) then back to Istanbul (Turkey). Having the option to either relax by the pool each day or to get off at a different port and go to a beach or have a little shop is just perfect in my opinion! I will definitely be going back again soon and would thoroughly recommend this to anybody wanting to go away

and relax in luxurious surroundings! As soon as I got back it was my friend Megan’s birthday so we hit Liverpool for a girly night out and went to the launch weekend of Ink, on Wood Street. The venue has had a full transformation from when it was Igloo and is definitely worth a visit to see the amazing artwork wall coverings. It’s also the first bar in the city where you can actually get a tattoo or haircut. I have had lots of girls message me over this event asking where my White Bandage dress was from – it is the Leena Dress from Missguided for £35. Ooh, I do love any midi style fitted dresses as I find them really flattering on your figure especially if you’re like me and quite small on the top and curvy on the bot-

tom half – it highlights the hourglass shape. Before I went on holiday I came across this fab little boutique on instagram called Nelsbellesboutique (that’s their screen name) and they are based in The Chestnut Centre in Hertfordshire. At the moment they don’t have a website so you can either go to the shop or check them out on instagram and text the owner on 07903 352700. She posts the outfits out next day delivery. I got this red and pink Lily set for £30 and also a neon shorts set for £30 and some loungewear suits for £28 – check my blog to see the other pics (www.jadeainsworthgossip.co.uk) As the autumn approaches,first thing I think everyone needs is a nice bag. Continued, Page 21

SCORPIO Oct 24th - Nov 22nd

You'll be able to negotiate a much better deal than you are initially offered in early September. Don't take 'no' for an answer. Resist the urge to tell a secret on the 9th, or you’ll have problems with a relative. A Solar Eclipse (13th) puts you in contact with influential executives who benefit your career. You'll have fewer personal responsibilities in the second half of September so schedule a short break. People will return your phone calls on the 25th, thanks to bureaucratic restraints being lifted. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) brings a health matter to your attention. You'll no longer be able to eat certain foods or engage in certain kinds of exercise.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23rd - Dec 21st

You'll be asked to head up an important group early September. Manage this well and it will lead to even better assignments. A flirty conversation on the 8th gives you a sexy glow. A Solar Eclipse (13th) results in a fantastic job offer. This will increase your prestige and income but be realistic about how this affects your home life, especially around the 17th. Personal responsibilities will increase during the second half of September. Prepare to spend more time at the office. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) forces you to take a more realistic approach to a budding romance. It's important for you to have an intellectual rapport with the one you love.

CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th

Your willpower is extremely strong early September. Take this opportunity to break a bad habit. You don't have to justify your new way of life to an inquisitive colleague. A Solar Eclipse (13th) is perfect for scheduling an overseas trip. Working in solitude proves enjoyable during the second half of September. You'll be able to assert your authority more effectively on the 25th, when a chaotic situation demands your attention. People will gladly take direction from you. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) marks the end of an emotional domestic drama. At long last, you'll be able to retain control of your surroundings. If this means moving to a new place, so be it.

AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th

Finances will be tight early September so budget accordingly. Fortunately, your best friend or lover will get an unexpected opportunity to earn money on the 8th. The Solar Eclipse (13th) is ideal for an intimate encounter. If you're in love, plan a surprise getaway for your amour. If single, you will soon embark on a relationship with someone exuding excitement and mystery. Be selective about the company you keep during the second half of September. A very attractive newcomer flirts with you on the 23rd. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) prompts you to end your association with an organisation whose leadership has changed.

PISCES Feb 20th - Mar 20th

Be realistic about your expectations of a romantic partner early September. Becoming more independent will take pressure off your partner. If single, a friendship could turn into a passionate affair. A Solar Eclipse (13th) brings surprising news about an engagement, marriage or business alliance. Beware of promising more than you can deliver on the 17th. Your sensual side is strong during the second half of September. This is a great time to indulge your love of food, fabrics, aromas, music and colours. Practice moderation at a gathering on the 26th. A Lunar Eclipse (28th) marks the end of a source of income, forcing you to make adjustments to your budget.

September is always a difficult month when it comes to fashion as we are always trying to hold on to the last of the summer clothes before biting the bullet of the summer/winter wardrobe changeover. I love a perfect fitting pair of skinny jeans and came across these Myleene Klass for Very ripped-knee skinny jeans for £32. You can wear them of a day with flats and a jumper or, for a more edgy look, pimp them up of an evening like I have!

To advertise see page TWO Continued from Page 20 It’s something that you always need and it’s better to buy early on and take the plunge, and then have the whole of the autumn/winter to use it rather than loving something and waiting and waiting and getting it in the sales and not getting your full use out of it. I am loving the Moschino collection on http://www.farfetch.com and have just ordered this black quilted logo tote for £330. It’s a great size to fit everything you need for out and about and is not so big that you can’t use it of an evening when going out for dinner.

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Pensions freedom explained April 2015 saw the introduction of radical changes to the retirement market. People from the age of 55 now have the freedom to use their defined contribution pension how they wish. People who value the security of an annuity can still purchase one, but those who want more control over their own finances can, instead, draw down their pension as they see fit. The changes mean greater flexibility in how you can use a pension to receive an income and pass on benefits to family and / or others.

(UFPLS) A new option that allows you to take a one-off payment or several lump sums directly from the pension fund itself. Each time you take a lump sum through UFPLS, 25% will be tax-free and the rest taxed at your marginal rate of income tax.

Options:

Tax A cautionary note about taxation: any income you draw from your pension after receiving your 25% tax-free entitlement is taxed at your marginal rate of income tax. This means that taking your entire fund, or a high level of income in a single year, could mean you end up paying tax at a higher or additional rate. It may not be tax efficient or sustainable to take income above a certain level.

Flexi-access Drawdown A new option that allows you to draw as much or as little from your pension as you like. No upper limit on income, up to 25% of the amount is tax free if you have not previously used the fund for drawdown. Income thereafter is taxed at your marginal rate of income tax. Uncrystallised funds pension lump sum

Annuity Not a new option and will remain the right choice for many people at some point during their retirement. Traditional annuities pay a guaranteed income for life in exchange for your pension fund.

Death Benefits Other key changes relate to death benefits:

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This stunning three double bedroom, three bathroom detached home is nestled in a cul de sac location in the sought after leafy suburb of Halewood Village. Close to local amenities, excellent local schools and easy distance to Woolton Village, attractive, modern and well maintained to the highest standards with a beautiful spacious conservatory overlooking a very private rear garden. Comprising: hallway, lounge, rear hallway, cloakroom with WC, dining room, spacious conservatory and a fully fitted contemporary kitchen. To the first floor there is a landing, three double bedrooms, master having a stylish en-suite shower room and a rather generous sized family bathroom. There is a pretty front garden with off road parking for two cars and larger than average garage and private rear garden, This property has everything. A MUST VIEW. EPC GRADE = C For further information contact Martin & Co. Woolton Village on 0151 428 6922

Park Lea Manor, Fulwood Park, L17 Located in Fulwood Park, one of Liverpool's oldest and established private residential parks. This spacious mid town house offers ergonomic accommodation with a wealth of charm. Greeted by a welcoming reception hall offering storage, WC and through access into a spacious and modern fitted kitchen with ample space for casual dining and separate utility area. Steps lead down to a stunning lounge with feature windows with views to the award winning rear garden providing a fantastic space for both entertaining and alfresco dining. First floor has two double bedrooms with en-suite facilities to the master bedroom , substantial storage

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The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) Gregory Abrams Davidson has once again secured membership to the Law Society's prestigious Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). The scheme is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices and sets the benchmark for solicitors who deal with buying and selling property. We are delighted to have been awarded the CQS mark for the third year running. This shows our commitment to providing a high quality service to our clients. Choosing a solicitor to assist you with the buying or selling of your home can be a daunting task, especially with so many seemingly similar firms out there. The CQS mark shows that we meet the highest standards of technical expertise and client service, and means you’ll be in safe hands with Gregory Abrams Davidson. The objectives, as set out in the Law Society’s guidance notes relating to the Scheme, include the following, to:• provide assurance to lenders, insurers, consumers and clients that Member Practices meet the CQS standards; • provide assurance as to the financial integrity of Member Practices that undertake Residential Conveyancing and all Relevant Members of Staff working in them; and

• improve standards and maintain quality through annual monitoring The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, self-reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain its CQS status. Membership to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme is only valid for one year from the date of registration as a member, which means we have to reapply to be a member every year and repeat the strict assessment process. This ensures that the firm always meets the requirements and standards needed for membership. As a CQS member we also have to ensure that all members of staff undertake continued mandatory training to make sure we are up to date with the latest developments. The CQS provides further reassurance that you will get all the information you need to understand the costs and timescales right at the start of your transaction, and with new research indicating that twofifths of people paid more than they expected when buying or selling their home, transparency is key. Being a member of the scheme also means complying with the Law Society’s strict Conveyancing Protocol. The protocol was established to introduce consistent quality standards throughout the Residential Conveyancing

process. The Law Society’s full conveyancing protocol sets out the steps we must take from the initial instruction stage to post-completion to ensure that all work is dealt with quickly and efficiently, but to a high standard. The general obligations under the protocol include obligations to:- maintain high standards of courtesy and deal with others in a fair and honest manner; - share information with others to assist in the efficient management of each transaction or chain of transactions; -respond to all communications promptly or in accordance with agreed timeframes. The protocol identifies that most people rarely buy or sell property and are therefore not familiar with the “ins and outs” of the procedure. As the protocol is specifically designed to improve communications, our adherence to the protocol means that you will be kept fully updated every step of the way. As well as ensuring piece of mind at a stressful time, this system also helps to reduce unnecessary delays by keeping all parties to the transaction up to date. This includes communicating promptly with the other Solicitors, estate agents and any other

interested parties. One of the key benefits of instructing us as a CQSmember firm is that we will be able to act for almost all mortgage lenders. The CQS Scheme has been officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) and the Building Societies Association (BSA), as well as the Legal Ombudsman. Lenders recognise that members of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme provide an excellent service that can be counted on. To further ensure consistency in property transactions, the Law Society has produced standard enquiry forms, the Property Information Form, the Fittings and Contents Form and the Leasehold Information Form (the leasehold properties). The aim of the forms is to reduce time being wasted answering unnecessary, excessive and vague enquiries, which can often be put forward by solicitors and cause delays. The forms should deal with everything a prospective buyer wants to know about their new home. At Gregory Abrams Davidson we understand that buying a home is usually the biggest investment most people will make in their lives and you

want to make sure everything is just right. As a firm with the CQS mark we will ensure that there are no hidden surprises and you can look forward to settling into your new home with piece of mind.

Harry Friend is a Partner and Head of Property at Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP in Liverpool. Phone: 0151 236 5000 Email: hfriend@gadllp.co.uk www.gadllp.co.uk

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Large framed print of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral £10 ono. Ladies wool coates size 10 £6 each 0151 494 1634 Exercise bike Confidence X very sturdy, monitor, foldable manual £40 0151 724 1556 Baby items inc. car seat, buggy, stroller pram, high chair, monitor £30 the lot. 07712 538313 Kitchen table four chairs £65 0151 280 1462 Settee 3 seater double recliner dark brown 6 months old hardly used VGC cost £500 sell £200 Ladies clothes shoes bags size 10/12 some new vintage shoes size 6/7. Collection of tools mostly used various household bits. Collection of designer sun glasses some lovely condition various prices 07805 612286 Fire surround with marble back and hearth plus black and gold electric fire good quality £40. 0151 480 3204 Italian dining table and 4 chairs good condition. First will buy £50. 07538 075477

White straight heated towel rail W500 H1200mm brand new in box £35. Response wireless dummy alarm boxed brand new £17 M: 07905 462 907 Ladies? coat grey north face almost new size 14 £15 0151 270 2444 One spare wheel and tyre size 175/70R13 will fit Daewoo/Vauxhall with jack and wheel brace £20 M: 07713220905 Sofa 3 seater cream £150. Sofa 2 seater cream £65 Computer chair black £25. High back chair mahogany £15 0151 722 0069 Garden paving flags 60cm square block effect 25 used good condition £25 0781472245 Hardwood front door excellent condition 34” x 82” complete with locking system and hinges any offers considered 0151 229 0287 Bosch Hedge trimmer model AHS 7000ProT used once New £150 will accept £70 0151 220 0287 WANTED old Auto car or motor magazines or road tests

07554153378 Variety of items ideal for car boot sale, items worth over £120 sell for £60 07779189787 Rosemary Conley health grill £5 Jacket size 10 £5 Books £1 each 07929012587 Bike black Saracen £98 0151 291 958 Vax bare floor steam cleaner excellent condition cost £75 sell £30 0151 724 5872 Hall table with two white glass shelves large mirror £5 Single folding bed no mattress £5 Large standard wood reading lamp £5 Habitat grey iron double bed (no mattress) was £199 sell £60 no text please 07902101515 Cement mixer for sale (electric) £65 0151 256 6682 Dunlop golf bag plus 7 clubs suitable for begin-

ner £16. 0151 722 902 Graco baby walker turquoise and lilac v.g.c. £15 (no offers) 0151 280 7624 Mountain 10 speed bike good condition £40 Car Krock lock 2 keys £10 Up and over garage door 7 x 6.1/2 £80 0151 280 6681 Six silver and black chairs £30 0151 546 0252 Single fold up bed with foam mattress £20 0151 722 083 Bosh electric mower with grass box v.g.c. £45 .o.n.o. 0151 228 5699 (after 3.30pm) Fish tank with heaters filters pump stones all in good condition £30 for quick sale 0151 428 5229 4 step safety ladder unused £25 0151 428 5226 Boys Rebok mountain bike 18 gears front & read suspension v

brakes stand 24” wheel very good condition £35 0793049868 Large suitcase with wheels two pockets and pull handle brown £5 0151 228 2966 Mother of the Bride large brimmed hat blue with blue and white feathers as new £20 0151 428 5229 Single divan bed clean and tidy £30 Georgian style electric fire new with remote £40 07914822031 24 Leather bound encyclopaedia Britannica complete

with glass doored bookcase £60 5 Jan Van haasteren1000 piece comic jigsaw puzzles all complete £5 each or exchange with fellow enthusiast 0151 722 2284

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FULWOOD FINDING THEIR FEET ... by Ian Wignell WITH three weeks to go until the season starts, Fulwood Arms FC are deep in preparation for what will hopefully be a successful season ahead. With an influx of new players joining the club, manager Ian Wignell has his work cut out gelling them together and finding the right balance for the team. Fulwood started their pre-season preparations with a game against B&M Retail. The game was a thrilling end-to-end affair in which B&M’s Jamie Williams gave his side a 1-0 half time lead. The second half saw Fulwood equalise with a well-taken penalty from newly appointed captain Benjamin Foster, with Fulwood then taking the lead with a brilliantly taken shot from edge of the box by striker Graeme Kenny. The game came to a dramatic climax when B&M were awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of the game - the penalty was saved by Fulwood keeper Joe Blackburn only for the ball to then fall into the path of striker Ste Randles who dispatched it in the corner. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving manager Wignell pleased with his team's performance in their first game of the pre-season.

WORLD CLASS COACH FOR LIVERPOOL SEFTON HOCKEY CLUB by Bill Chambers PETER Nicholson, one of the most famous figures in British Hockey, has agreed coach at Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club. Peter gained 54 England caps and was captain between 1985 and 1987. He coached and managed the England men’s and women’s teams at the Olympic Games, World Cup, Commonwealth Games, European Championships and Junior World Cup. Between 2005 and 2010 he was England and Great Britain Men’s Team Manager. During this period he attended the European Championships in 2005, 2007, and 2009 (when they won the gold medal), the World Cup in Germany in 2006, the

What’s On Section 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 3 hours a week. Small and informal groups. Course consists of email, word processing and internet. A basic knowledge of computers is preferred but not essential. Please call Cathy on 443 2052 or Doug on 07925 369899 FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 230pm. We have interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 428 5630 or 0151 226 1984. INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10.00am to 1.00pm. 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 0151 558 0845 or email info@includeme-org.org LADIES 50+ KEEP FIT 50+ keep fit sessions K.F.A. teacher, Linksvies, 102 Vale Road on Mondays, 7.30-8.30pm. £2 per session. All welcome 0151 475 0542 LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP The group meet on a Wednesday

11 – 12:30 at The Lee Valley Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2PR. It is free to come along, we have a mixture of very experienced knitters and people wanting to learn. It’s not just knitting we also do crochet, quilting and other activities. Contact Laura 07794 119379. LINE DANCING – St MARKS CHURCH Tuesdays 12.45 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 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 Has been running in Liverpool for 60. A friendly club, teaching a mixture of folk/country dance styles, American squares and Pride and Prejudice styles. No need to bring a partner. Tuesdays 8 -10pm at the Scout Hall, Gorsedale Rd, off Dovedale Rd, L18 5EP. Tel 427 1907 LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB

Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006, and the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. From 2007 to 2013 he was England Hockey Board Performance Manager responsible for managing all the National Age Group Squads (U16/U18/U21), recruiting coaches and managers and designing the training programmes. More recently, he was Director of Hockey at Bowden Hockey Club and will combine his role at Liverpool Sefton with a similar one at Preston Hockey Club. At Liverpool Sefton Peter will coach and manage the Women’s National League team and help with youth hockey and men’s hockey. Peter says: ‘I am really

looking forward to working with the club, it’s a club I have great memories of playing against in the past. My primary role is coaching the Ladies first team however I will be keen to see how the junior players in the club develop. As a club with ambition it's vital we provide opportunity and challenge for all players but particularly the juniors to ensure they enjoy playing hockey and especially for Liverpool Sefton”. “I have been impressed with the attitude and commitment of the Ladies during pre-season and am confident they can regain their true position as one of the top Women’s teams in the National League. As well as the Ladies I would also like to see the men have a good season as this will

help generate a positive feeling around the club”. First team captain Vicky Bell says: “We are so thrilled that Peter has agreed to coach Liverpool Sefton. We are convinced that he will get the very best out of us all and will attract even more top quality players to the club”. September sees the start of Liverpool Sefton’s partnership with top hockey playing schools Archbishop Blanch (on their new astro pitch) and Liverpool College. After-school hockey coaching will be held at each school on Tuesday afternoons and this will be repeated on Sunday mornings throughout the year. These sessions are open to primary and secondary children from all schools.

Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section – maximum 60 words Email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk The group still meets on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, but the venue is now The Cornmarket pub, Old Ropery, off Fenwick Street. All levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. Membership is free, no charge for attending. Very relaxed. All levels from beginners to advanced/native speakers welcome. M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at Linkside, Vale Rd. Woolton on a Tuesday afternoon from 2.00 till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome. MAKING MUSIC FOR FUN The Liverpool String Orchestra warmly welcomes new players to enjoy making music at the Unitarian Church Hall, Ullet Rd., on Monday evenings at 7.15. No auditions needed, just come along and play! Further info 07979 411488 and www.liverpoolstringorchestra.co.uk MUM AND BABY FITNESS CLASS Yummy Mummy Buggy Fitness, Meeting every Monday 9.30am at Wavertree Mystery Park by Blue Coat School. Only £4 per session, Fitness class to help mums get back into shape after giving birth. Email sophie@pbpersonaltraining.com Or call 07805976281. NEW FRIENDS MERSEYSIDE If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends then come and join us. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm upstairs in the Blacklers Rooms, over Tess Rileys bar, Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool. For further information call Heather on 0151 549 2126 OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS AND LINE DANCING CLASS Aigburth Community Church Hall, Dundonald Road, L17 0AE. Keep Fit class for ages 50+ Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am 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.0844 225 3654. Patients and/or carers most welcome. Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join us. ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Roy Castle FagEnds Stop Smoking Support Groups. Held weekly: Woolton House Medical Centre,Fridays 2.30pm-3.45pm, Garston Library, Monday 2pm3.15pm. Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre, Monday 4.15pm6pm, or Wednesday 1pm-3.15pm. Allerton Library, Tuesday 4pm5.15pm. 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 TABLE SALE Sudley Area Residents Association. Held 3rd Sat. of the month (except Dec) at 10am at SARA Hall, Rundle Rd, Aigburth. For table bookings (£7) call 0151 726 0805 THE INKLINGS Writers and poets group. Readings and constructive comments. Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm. Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool 1. Read or listen. All Welcome. Tel 07561 077377 THE HUYTON POET Great Presentations for organisations, of that you can be sure; The Huyton Poet will make you smile - he'll make you laugh and more. A GREAT CHOICE AS YOUR NEXT GUEST SPEAKER - thehuytonpoet@gmail.com 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, is open at the Simon Peter Centre, Church Road, Woolton Village, on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1.30 to 4.30. We have a wide selection of new books, fiction,

non-fiction & large print, as well as a friendly children's section. 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 small but 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 information contact 07938 166797 or email 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 APPEALS BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Electrical Items Wanted! British Heart Foundation ,509 West Derby Road, Tuebrook, L6 4BW. Please donate any good quality electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart and circulatory disease. We can collect. Fridges, Freezers, Washing Machines, Dryers, dishwashers, Ovens, TVs, Hi-Fis. For Free collection call 0844 499 4173 NUGENT CARE CHARITY SHOP APPEAL Nugent Care’s Charity Shop is in urgent need of donations. The shop sells women’s, men’s, children’s clothing, shoes, CD’s, books, jewellery, bric-a-brac and toys. Donations can be dropped off at the shop; 73 Allerton Road, L18 2DH or 99 Edge Lane, L7 2PE. We can collect donations on Thursday mornings. To arrange a collection please contact Jeanette on 0151 737 2951.

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CHAMPIONS OFF TO A ROCKY START ... By Jim Stanway

AFTER a magnificent season for South Liverpool FC, which saw the team win the West Cheshire League first division for the first time by 12 points, the first team have started the new season with three defeats from their first four competi-

tive games. Having defeated 2nd division Kirkby Town Railway 2-0 in the semi-final of the annual pre-season tournament, the Bill Weight Cup, with goals from star striker Alex Woodcock and Gary Pollard, the team have since suffered an early season slump.

Adam Langley – from last year’s highly successful youth team already making his mark at senior level The final of the Bill Weight Cup, against last season’s main rivals Cammell Lairds Reserves, saw South lose 3-1, with a late Elliott Burnett penalty scant consolation in a game where good fortune appeared to desert South. The league season commenced with two home games against local rivals Mossley Hill Athletic and Hale. A 3-1 midweek defeat against Mossley Hill saw the team claw back an early reverse through a Steve Kelly penalty but two late second half goals resulted in a shock defeat. The following Saturday saw South again concede an early goal with defensive frailty resulting in a resounding 4-0 defeat. Despite having lost only two

players from last season’s Championship winning squad on a permanent basis, the loss of several key players due to injury and unavailability has cost the team dearly so far. The reserves had an unbeaten pre-season including an impressive 2-2 draw at Liverpool County FA Premier League side South Sefton Borough, with goals from youth team products David Mee and Mark Gurrell. Other results included 3-1 wins over Bootle Reserves and Heswall Reserves. However, their first league game, in the West Cheshire League 2nd division, resulted in a 3-1 defeat at Willaston with skipper Neil Roach scoring the consolation goal