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BULLETS AND BEDS

By Stephen Guy

THE First World War resulted in large numbers of injured military personnel needing vital treatment in temporary hospitals. Stalemate soon set in on the Western Front from 1914 as the opposing armies of Germany and the Allies became entrenched. The trenches ran for miles during the bloody conflict with both sides bombarding each other. The war also raged at sea and in colonial territories across the globe. The arrival of the United States into the war in 1917 ultimately ensured an Allied vic-

Voluntary hospitals were urgently needtory. This was the first modern, mechanised major war. Machine guns and other ed to assist the Royal Army Medical weapons killed on a massive scale never Corps.The Liverpool Merchants’ Mobile seen before. Hospital met some of the demands created by the carnage. Some survived terrible injuries and new surgical techniques were developed The mobile unit, made up of flat-pack to help people who would previously huts and other buildings, housed up to have died. 250 beds. It was assembled in France Liverpool was at the forefront when before being moved to a new site later in business people funded a new hospital the war. designed to meet the needs of modern Many servicemen were treated in warfare with instant operating theatres Britain with large properties such as and wards. stately homes used as hospitals. Liverpool was the only city or town in Upper and middle class women, who the British Empire to provide a hospital had not previously worked, volunteered of its own to the British Expeditionary as nurses, sometimes in their own homes. Forces. Woolton Hall became the Woolton Auxiliary Hospital. Nurse Lillie sent a postcard (pictured) to her friend Miss Glover at Kirkby Hall near Liverpool in July 1916. Her neatly-written message makes light of her difficult work: “So sorry I have not been able to call during my stay here, my time off is too short for the journey. “I am having a very busy, but happy, time in my new surroundings, and I shall be exceedingly sorry to leave them all next Saturday.” Lillie wrote shortly after the start of the Battle of the Somme resulted in 60,000 British casualties. No doubt she was moving on to another hospital to meet a fresh influx of wounded. 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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Palm House to host concert THE Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the lovely setting of the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd February between 2-4 pm.

Are you a night owl? Or a high-flier? Or are you more of a home bird? WHATEVER your lifestyle you need to take care of your health and there is an opportunity to take part in a free Health Awareness Event – featuring some very special visitors. The health event, the latest in a series of community ‘first Friday of the month’ events at the Friday Morning Café at St David's Church, Childwall, will feature specially trained owls to provide psychological therapies. The owls are provided by Hack Back Community Interest Company, a social enterprise which aims to impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals with significant barriers that prevent them reaching their full potential in life. They work with people of all ages. Also at the health awareness event on 5 February (10am-12 noon) there will be health MOTs, taster sessions of alternative therapies and free goody bags. There will be lots of information and advice on a whole series of health topics. This event is being supported by the Community Health Ambassador Team. The Friday Morning Café at St David’s Church and its 'first Friday of the month' events were set up using Childwall Councillors Mayoral Neighbourhood Fund allocation. It is supported by local Councillors

Jeremy Wolfson, Frank Hont and Ruth Hirschfield. Councillor Wolfson said: “All of the community events have attracted good attendance but the ones on health issues have been particularly popular. “They are a great way of getting information and advice about staying healthy – and the next event will be extra special with the visit of the owls. “It may seem like an off-the–wall idea but there are plenty of case studies where they have had a really beneficial impact on people’s well–being. “We look forward to seeing many members of the local community on 5 February.” Pictured above are Councillor Jeremy Wolfson, the Reverend Robert Williams, Vicar of St David’s, representatives from health organizations with local residents at June Health event held at St David’s Church Friday Morning Community Café.

There is an admission charge of £5, which includes light refreshments. Come and listen or dance to the music of Fats Waller, Duke

Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Kenny Ball, Chris Barber and Acker Bilk. Further details from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478.

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Sunday 20th March at Croxteth Hall and Country Park JOIN us for our 5k fun run through the beautiful grounds of Croxteth Hall for age 8 and up starting at 11.00am. Registration is £15 for adults (16 years +) and £10 for 8-15’s. Dress up! Bunny Ears, Tail and T-

Guide dog volunteers needed VOLUNTEER boarders are needed; can you help with our new Guide Dogs in training? We need willing volunteers to provide B&B for up to 6 months while the dogs are in training school. Volunteers must have a car and be able to drop the dogs off every morning between 7.30am to 9am and pick up approx. 4.30pm to 6pm. Collection and drop-off are at Liverpool Mobility Team just off East Prescot Road in Knotty

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Cuddly Jeff was a stray so his past is a mystery to us. He loves to play with toys and will carry them about but if you're looking to play fetch with him, forget it! He's more likely to run away with them than bring them back. He loves to have cuddles and he enjoys making canine pals. He also walks beautifully on the lead as we experienced when he joined us to fundraise in Liverpool city centre just before Christmas. He was a big hit with all the passers by! Jeff needs some basic training, as it seems like the only training he has received so far has been during his stay at Dogs Trust. He is clean in his kennel though so may be house-trained. He gets along well with other dogs and likes to have a run about and play with them. He can live happily with children aged 10 or older. Please contact me on 0151 949 5518

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Pandoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cake box STRANGE TALES by Anton Valdemart

To advertise see page FOUR IT came from the old house and had been an object of curiosity for years because no-one knew how to reveal its secrets. The ugly wooden box stood defying people to open it. Pandora was the youngest of the postmaster’s three children at a remote village near Ruthin. They sometimes took the box down and gave it a shake but it seemed to be empty. “It was your greatgrandmother’s,” said Mr Williams. “The key was lost years ago but we keep it for old time’s sake.” It had strange carvings which defied description. “I think they are leaves,”

said Gwen. “No, they are molehills,” said Evan, who had a strong imagination. Pandora snapped: “You’re both wrong – they are cakes. Look, you can see the cherries and raisins.” The others tried to back up their theories by describing what they saw. Father was promoted to a job at Liverpool’s main post office which meant moving to Aunt Freda’s in Wavertree. The box was carefully wrapped up and loaded with the furniture on to a cart for the journey to the nearest station. Several years passed but the box remained stored in a tea chest in the

www.liverpoollink.co.uk loft as their accommodation was rather cramped. Pandora was seeing Dan, a young locksmith she had met at the Welsh Choral Society. It was not long before she thought of the box. Pandora brought it down one Sunday afternoon. Freda looked at the box scornfully: “Granny always told us to keep it away from that thing – it’s a wishing box.” Dan had it open very quickly and everyone was dismayed to find the only thing it contained were some specks of dust. Gwen opened the box one evening and some old dry leaves came pouring out, messing up her dress. Evan was severely told

off when he opened it to discover handfuls of loose earth squirming with worms. Pandora became everyone’s favourite when she took a look inside. The cakes were delicious, moist and fresh – everything from fairy cakes to Bakewell tarts. They arranged tea parties for their friends. Every time Pandora closed the lid and reopened it a fresh batch of cakes appeared. Soon the table groaned. Jugs of custard were brought in to help wash down the delicious cakes. Pandora smiled as Freda plunged her spoon again and again into the box’s latest confection.

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7 This went on for several Sundays – people came around and made a rather undignified scramble for the cakes. Pandora noticed they were all putting on weight as waistlines bulged. Things got ugly when there was a fight over a piece of Battenburg. In all the excitement Pandora had forgotten it was a wishing

box. “It’s no use it won’t budge,” said Dan as he tried to open it. Evan got so angry trying to get the lid open, he dropped the box on the yard floor and it smashed to pieces. It was empty. Pandora smiled serenely. Read my next Strange Tale – Jolly Jack – in the March Link.

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Staying in the home you love For more information about choosing a stairlift visit our website www.ableworld.co.uk, or contact/call into your local Ableworld stores in Wigan and St Helens.

THE decision to buy a stairlift is often taken at a time of stress, often after a person has suffered a fall or received the news of a debilitating illness. In reality though, stairlifts should be embraced as a modern accessory to prevent falls and preserve the dignity of our loved ones, allowing them to stay and make use of their entire home and not be confined to living downstairs. Here’s a few pointers for you to consider when buying a stair lift: Shop around Most mobility retailers (and charities) will simply pass on your stairlift enquiry to another company and in return they will receive hundreds of pounds in commission. This commission is naturally built into the final price that you pay. Aftersales service and costs

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Tram group to host first female speaker THE Merseyside branch of the Tramway & Light Railway Society is delighted that its first female speaker, Sharon Brown, Curator of Land Transport and Industry, Liverpool Museum will address this month’s meeting on Monday evening, 22nd February 2016 at 7.30pm (prompt) in the Rathbone Room at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool L17 1AG. Sharon has been

involved with Liverpool Museum for over 18 years and, like most museum curators, she has a dedicated passion for her job. If you have ever wondered how a museum works, how it preserves our heritage for future generations, how its exhibits are selected for display and the thinking and interpretation behind this, then you are most welcome to attend the meeting. You will also learn

about how decisions are taken plus a lot of things you may have never given a second thought about when visiting museums in general. See advert in the “What’s on” section. A charge of £2 per head applies, including refreshments and room hire, and the society looks forward to your company for what promises to be a most interesting and enlightening evening.

Threading dreams TEXTILES and embroidery from the Sreepur Village Bangladesh will be exhibited at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral from Sunday, 14 February to Saturday, 19 February 2016. The work in the exhibition is made in adverse poverty by

amazing women and Ruby will be there each day from 10am to 4pm to talk about her work over 40 visits in 26 years. There will be cards, silk scarves and other gifts for sale with all the proceeds going to the 600 children and 150 destitute women

who live at The Sreepur Village Orphanage and Women’s Refuge and also the Street Children project we run in the slums of Dhaka; there are millions of street children who have no home or a place of safety in Bangladesh.

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Amazing Alice was the world’s first female pavement artist! WHEN she started 1893, women didn’t even have the right to vote, it was only a few years after Jack the Ripper was stalking the streets, and yet Alice Colman, was the remarkable woman who made a living from her wonderful chalk paintings on the streets of London. As you can imagine, the sight of a female doing such a thing in those days outraged some,

amused others, and the police, gangsters, womanhaters and artlovers all gave her “advice” of one sort or another. Now, 123 years later, Philip Battle, a Liverpool-based

street-artist, has discovered her story. Lady Screever is published by Fig Mulberry Press, priced £12.99 for the paperback, ISBN: 978-0-9933796-0-4. You can order it by writing to Fig Mulberry Press, 15 Cumberland Avenue, Liverpool, L17 2AG, or phone 0151 280 3648, or email urbancanvas@live.co.uk Also available from Waterstones and Amazon.co.uk

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Ticket to Read’s third birthday WOOLTON'S free community library will be celebrating its third birthday during the week of February 8th, so tea & cake will be on offer as well as a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, large print and audio books and a children's section. Find us at the Simon Peter Centre on Church Road; we are open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 4pm and all are welcome.

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Start 2016 as you mean to go on … AT GYMOPHOBICS there are no mirrors, no pictures of the ‘ideal’ body, no distracting TV screens or blaring dance tunes. The women-only concept is very appealing, as is the amount of personal attention our staff offer every member. Each session on our specially designed exer-

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Club marks 135th anniversary By Keith Shepherd IN 1881, just 3 years after the establishment of Everton FC and 11 years before the establishment of Liverpool FC, the Eton Bowling Club was founded. Eton Bowling Club, the oldest bowling club in the city, is now celebrating its 135th anniversary, was originally located back in 1881 at a small pub situated amongst a row of cottages in Woolton Road, Liverpool and is these days situated at the Halfway House, only a few yards away, where it has been for over 100 years. Throughout the turbulence of the 20th century, including the two world wars of course, the club con-

tinued to function. There was a brief disruption at the start of the First World War when the main (competition) arranged for 8 August 1914 was postponed indefinitely “owing to the unsettled state of the country” and the 1914 season was abruptly closed “due to the European war”. Initially established in 1881 as a “Gentleman’s Club”, it remained as such until 2005 when ladies were admitted for the first time; since then, the club has had three lady presidents, including the 2016 season. When first established, the annual members’ subscription was 5 shillings (25p) per year, rising to 10/6d (52p) in 1915. Some 135 years on, the subscrip-

tion is now £60 for full membership but with the cost for new members limited to just £35 for the first year. The club is a “non-league” club, a status decided upon by the committee in 1918, with friendly matches played against other local clubs and in-house competitions organised. The green is in a very attractive location, is open for play by members all day, seven days a week, throughout the playing season (the end of March to October). It is a very friendly, relaxed club which is always keen to welcome new members and anyone interested in joining this historic club should contact Geoff on 07922 110624.

Community Choir meet CLUBMOOR Community Choir have been meeting since September 2015. This takes place at Roscoe School (the Ballantyne Road entrance) on Monday evenings during term time; we meet at 7pm and start singing at 7.15 prompt. We sing mainly for fun

and sing lots of popular songs. We have an experienced choir master (Callum) leading us and hope you can come and join in the fun – you will certainly be made most welcome. For more details, please kindly contact Deb on 07789 587815.

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FEBRUARY BRAND NEW ISTD GRADED DANCE CLASSES FOR THE DINGLE/TOXTETH COMMUNITIES. Team Oasis Children's Charity is delighted to bring 3 new evenings of ISTD dance classes: ballet, tap dancing, modern, musical theatre. Tots from 3 years/juniors from 5 years/adv juniors from 11 years. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at Team Oasis Dance & Drama Studios, 121-125 Parkhill Rd, Dingle, L8 4RN. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Fee: £4.00. For more information please phone 07985 534784 or email: theteamoasis@hotmail.com THE SAVOY JAZZMEN Are giving a concert in the lovely setting of the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd February between 2-4 pm. There is an admission charge of £5.00 which includes light refreshments. Come and listen or dance to the music of Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Kenny Ball, Chris Barber & Acker Bilk. Further details from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478 THREADING DREAMS Textiles and embroidery from the Sreepur Village Bangladesh. Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Sunday, 14 February to Saturday, 19 February 2016. The work in the exhibition is made in adverse poverty by amazing women. Cards, silk scarves and other gifts for sale. proceeds will go to the 600 children and 150 destitute women who live at The Sreepur Village Orphanage and Women’s Refuge and also the Street Children project we run in the slums of Dhaka.. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 6.30pm; Aigburth People's Hall, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool, L17 QDG. For further information contact Anne on 07814 564649 or visit our website www.sigbi.org/liverpool. THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 8th February 2016 for a talk by Jean Cottier on "Owning and Running Aigburth Hall Nurseries". 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. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday February 11th 2016 for the AGM followed by a demonstration by Joan Hardwick entitled "Tea Time Tales". Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall in Olivedale Road. L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, AGM 7.45pm and demonstration at 8.00pm. Visitors are most welcome for a fee of £5.00 TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Monday, 22nd February 2016 in the Rathbone Room, Greenbank Sport Academy, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool, L17 1AG at 7.30pm prompt. We are delighted to welcome as our first female speaker, Sharon Brown, Curator of Land Transport and Industry, Liverpool Museum, who will tell us about what goes on behind the scenes at the iconic building on Mann Island. Everyone is welcome to attend. £2 per head admission includes refreshments and room hire. LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wed 17th. February 2016. Lecture: Henri Toulouse Lautrec. An insight into his life as an artist and bon viveur during La Belle Epoque and his influence on graphic art. Meeting at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19. Cost £6 (donation).Tea and coffee available. All welcome. GUIDED WALKS Re-trace the rich tapestry of Liverpool's colourful history. Admire stunning architecture and discover amazing hidden gems. Tours led by qualified guides. Email: citywalks@outlook.com RETIRED DRUMMER Looking for other musicians to form a new jazz, swing, mod, trad band; arrangement made for weekly get together in a Childwall Tennis Club to be announced. Call Ray on 07767 684048 or 0151 280 4237. REGULAR EVENTS BOWLING

Are you interested in Crown Green Bowling? We are the oldest bowling club in Liverpool. Come and join a friendly club where you will be made most welcome. We are located at the back of The Halfway House in Woolton Road and our season runs from the end of March until October. Contact Geoff on 07922 110624. ST BARNABAS CHURCH PENNY LANE St Barnabas Church Penny Lane: The Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services every Tuesday. Also on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays a Citizens Advice Centre is available offering a range of advice on money/financial related subjects. Both services are available between 10.30am and 12noon. SECOND HAND BOOKS, CDS AND DVDS Aigburth Hall Nurseries are selling second hand books, CDs and DVDs - in good condition - to raise funds to train Guide Dogs for the Blind. If you are having a winter sort out, please drop any you no longer need into the plant nurseries at 5 Aigburth Hall Avenue, L19 9EA. Or have a browse and take some preloved ones home with you. Open daily 10am to 5pm. TOTS & CO Allerton United Reformed Church. We are a friendly play group for carers and their children meeting every Wednesday during term time (1.303.00pm). Only £1.00 for a carer and up to two children and refreshments are included. All welcome. BELLEVALE PREFABS Did you live in a prefab in Belle Vale? Come and join us at our meetings at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, from 7pm to 9pm on the last Thursday in the month. Meet old friends and make new ones. Look on our website www.bellevaleprefabs.com for more information 18TH LIVERPOOL GIRLS BRIGADE At St James Church, Woolton has places available for girls age 4+ to Come and join the fun-we meet Thursdays 6.30-7.30pm. Contact 18thliverpoolgb@hotmail.com or phone/text 07859 062692 for more information. 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

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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 CREDIT UNION AND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU SERVICES Every Tuesday between 10.30am and noon, Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services. Also, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month the Citizens Advice Service is available – again between 10.30am and noon – offering advice on a range of money/finance related subjects. Please call in if you would like to talk to either of the above. CROCHET AND KNITTING Come and learn or if you are expert then help others. Every Tuesday, 11am until 1pm. Long Lane Church (off Mill Lane, Wavertree) Refreshments provided. For more info call Helen (07837 711178). Or if you enjoy a spot of gardening then we could do with a little help. DANCE AFTERNOON A chance to get together with others and dance ballroom, sequence and the odd latin dance. Also, tuition in one sequence dance takes place. Come along and enjoy the company of around 40 other dancers! Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits provided free. Mondays at: Woolton Conservative Club, Belle Vale Road, Liverpool L25 2PY. 1pm-3.45pm Admission £3 EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall. Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our friendly club. Either a player or a beginner - all welcome. Just come along or contact Norma Williams (0151 727 6438) ELVIS PRESLEY FAN CLUB Merseyside branch of the official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Great Britain. Tel 0151 257 9874 EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance movements. Suitable for all abilities. Monday’s 1.30-3pm and Thursday’s 7 – 9pm. Both classes take place at All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or www.janesfitness.co.uk. FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information

about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549 for further details FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 3 at the Mackets Education Centre or Halewood Academy (also at local libraries), just 2.5 hours a week. Small and informal groups. Course consists of email, word processing and internet. A basic knowledge of computers is preferred but not essential. Please call Carole on (0151) 443 2197 or Doug on 07925 369899 FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2.30pm. We have interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 428 5630 or 0151 226 1984. INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10am to 1pm. We are tackling the issues of loneliness and exclusion in the local area, so why not meet up with us for coffee and put your ideas and suggestions forward for what activities you would like us to provide for the group. Contact Janet on 07894 585689 or email info@includeme-org.org LADIES 50+ KEEP FIT 50+ keep fit sessions K.F.A. teacher, Linksvies, 102 Vale Road on Mondays, 7.30-8.30pm. £2 per session. All welcome 0151 475 0542 LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP The group meet on a Wednesday 11 – 12.30 at The Lee Valley Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2PR. It is free to come along, we have a mixture of very experienced knitters and people wanting to learn. It’s not just knitting we also do crochet, quilting and other activities. Contact Laura 07794 119379. LINE DANCING – St MARKS CHURCH Tuesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm Small friendly classes £3 includes tea and biscuits. Join us at St Marks Church Hall, Hartsbourne Ave, L25 2SB. Accessible on bus routes 79 & 14 via Childwall Valley Rd (Sylvia 0151 722 6653). LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 LISHI TAI CHI Look after yourself with Lishi. A different way to exercise. No puffing, no red faces. Posture, breathing, moving, use your mind and body to help you forget your cares for an hour or so. Mondays, 7.15-9pm, Holy Trinity Church hall. Corner of Church Road and Woolton Road, Wavertree. Diagonally opposite School for Blind. LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB Meets on the last Friday of the month at 7 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE. Doors open 7pm. The club is for all levels of play. For further details see our website at liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk or phone 07931 553829. Free lessons also available. LIVERPOOL BRIDGE CLUB 7a Croxteth Road, L8 3SE. Monday afternoons – beginners and improvers; Monday and Wednesday evenings – experienced players; taster session for beginners, 11 September; beginners 10-week course, 18 September. For more details please ring (0151) 727 2140 LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK/COUNTRY DANCE CLUB A friendly club, teaching a mixture of folk/country/barn dance style, American square and Pride and Prejudice styles. No need to bring a partner. Make new friends. Keep fit! TUESDAYS open 7-45pm Dancing 8-10pm at the Scout Hall, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EP. TEL 427 1907 LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB The group still meets on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, but the venue is now The Cornmarket pub, Old Ropery, off Fenwick Street. All levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. Membership is free, no charge for attending. Very relaxed. All levels from beginners to advanced/native speakers welcome. M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at Linkside, Vale Rd. Woolton on a Tuesday afternoon from 2.00

till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome. MAKING MUSIC FOR FUN The Liverpool String Orchestra warmly welcomes new players to enjoy making music at the Unitarian Church Hall, Ullet Rd., on Monday evenings at 7.15. No auditions needed, just come along and play! Further info 07979 411488 and www.liverpoolstringorchestra.co.uk MUM AND BABY FITNESS CLASS Yummy Mummy Buggy Fitness, Meeting every Monday 9.30am at Wavertree Mystery Park by Blue Coat School. Only £4 per session, Fitness class to help mums get back into shape after giving birth. Email sophie@pbpersonaltraining.com Or call 07805976281. NEW FRIENDS MERSEYSIDE If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends then come and join us. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm upstairs in the Blacklers Rooms, over Tess Rileys bar, Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool. For further information call Heather on 0151 549 2126 OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS AND LINE DANCING CLASS Aigburth Community Church Hall, Dundonald Road, L17 0AE. Keep Fit class for ages 50+ Tuesdays 9.3010.30am with inspiring standing/chair-based exercises. Beginners Line Dancing class with simple, fun routines Fridays 9.3010.30am. 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 4.15pm-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 THE INKLINGS Writers and poets group. Readings and constructive comments. Fridays 1pm to 3pm. Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool 1. Read or just listen! All welcome. Phone 07561 077377. THE 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 Woolton's free community library will be celebrating its third birthday during the week of February 8th, so tea & cake will be on offer as well as a wide range of fiction & non-fiction, large print & audio books and a children's section. Find us at the Simon Peter Centre on Church Road, we are open on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1.30 to 4pm. 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 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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Back to uni/ work blues? By Ashleigh Panther

GOING back to work or college after you’ve had a lovely long break for Christmas can often be hard and can put a real downer on your mood. But it needn’t do! There are lots of things you can do to make sure you’re ready for 2016 and feeling positive! Book your next holiday off There’s nothing better than knowing when you’re next having time off. So whether you’re going on holiday with your friends, family or a partner, get talking about your summer holidays and get a date down. This gives you something to look forward to and something to work towards! Write a list of things you have to look forward to This relates into the last point. Although Christmas is over and we’re all a bit gutted, there are still so many things

you have to look forward to throughout the year and it would help to make a list of them. Birthdays, family parties, weddings, holidays, new job, anything! Write them down and Christmas 2015 will suddenly be old news. A new wardrobe When you’re going back to work or uni, sometimes nothing makes you feel better than a new outfit. You don’t have to go out and spend a lot of money, but even a trip to your nearest high street for a new pair of boots or a new pair of jeans to wear can be enough to get you up and ready to show them off. Plenty of sleep It’s time to admit that those late nights just won’t do when your alarm is set for 7am. Gone are the nights where you could stay up partying and get up at 10am feeling fresh as a daisy. To make sure you’re ready for the day, get at least seven hours sleep. You might

feel like a bore going to bed early, but you’ll feel a lot better when you can get stuff done the next day! Set realistic goals It’s that time of year where we wonder what we’re doing with our lives. Whether our job is the right one for us; are we doing everything we said we would? Write down a list of things you want to accomplish this year and make sure they’re realistic. If you set yourself the goal of ‘becoming a millionaire in 2016’ although there’s a chance that might happen, you’re less likely to be disappointed than if you set a goal like ‘finally visit that restaurant I drive past every day.’ Going back to work is always going to be hard, the alarm will go off for the first couple of weeks and you’re going to feel dread but don’t worry, with these handy tips, you’ll soon settl back into the grind. Happy New Year!

Women’s World Day of Prayer THE annual Women’s World Day of Prayer is being held Friday 4th March. Churches Together in Mossley Hill are organising a service and it will be held at All Hallows Church at 1.30pm, with refreshments from 1.15pm. It will finish at 2.30pm and will be followed by refreshments. This year the service has been prepared by the Christian Women in Cuba and the theme “Receive children. Receive me’ reflects St Mark’s Gospel, chapter 10 verses 13-16,

which is the focus of the service and a reminder that everyone is a child of God and equally worthy of our love and respect. The service is open to all, not just women. The service is always an inspiring service and we encourage all those who can to come along and join in fellowship and prayer with others across the world. It will finish in time for those who need to collect children from school. Women’s World Day of Prayer is an international, ecu-

menical, prayer movement that invites women, from a different part of the world each year, to prepare a worship service through which their hopes and fears for their country may be brought before the whole world in prayer. Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and both have immeasurable influence in the world. For more information, see the website www.wwdp. org.uk or contact Janet: dovedalebaptist@gmail.com

Free sight test and contact lens trial are a perfect match VISITORS to Specsavers’ new store in Allerton can now make the most of a free trial of contact lenses and a free sight test to ensure customers and their lenses are perfectly matched. Created as part of the store’s relocation and expansion into new premises at 160 Allerton Road, the addition of the contact lens suite is already making a good impression with customers. The new contact lens suite has been specially designed to offer 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. Specsavers has invested in state of the art technology and a customer waiting lounge complete with TVs to enhance the customer experience further. Andrew Preston, store director at Specsavers Allerton, says: ‘Our contact lens suite is a welcome new addition to our offering in Allerton. The suite is manned by dedicated staff to offer customers a high level of service and personalised attention. ‘We’re confident that customers will enjoy wearing our contact lenses, so we’re

delighted to offer the free trial in addition to a free sight test for a limited time. Following an eye assessment which involves deciding on the most appropriate lenses, we’ll provide one pair of monthly contact lenses or five pairs of daily disposable contact lenses to try, free.’ To take advantage of Specsavers free sight test and contact lens trial, book an appointment at the store by calling 0151 734 7555 and take the Specsavers voucher into store. For more information log on to www.specsavers.com/stores/ allerton.

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LIFE ‘n’ STYLE

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Time to start searching for that Valentine’s gift HEY guys and welcome to my February LINK feature. The start of February means only one thing – the search for the perfect Valentines gift is on! For me, Valentine’s Day is normally about lingerie but this year thanks to Myleene Klass for Very/Littlewoods it’s all about nightwear/ loungewear. I love the idea of getting all dressed up and dining out but then there is also something incredibly romantic about just waking up together,

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Make a will month DURING the month will help to avoid of April, local Solicitors and Professional Will Writers will waive their fee for a donation to Woodlands Hospice and will prepare a standard will for you. Making a will is very important and

additional stress for your family members at a time when they are already very upset. For more details or to make an appointment call Nick Morris on 0151 529 8152 or email nick.morris@ aintree.nhs.uk

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Book now for Mersey gig guide ‘ones to Watch’ for February ... Here are Mersey Gig Guide’s “Ones to Watch” for February 2016 Monday 1 February Liverpool Acoustic and K’s Choice – Sound Food & Drink, Duke St 8pm – Free Entry (every Monday) Ian Prowse Monday Club Open Mic – Cavern Pub 8pm – Free Entry (every Monday) – Original material only Wednesday 3 Feb Free Wednesday Band Night – Zanzibar, Seel St 7.15pm – Free Entry (Every other Wednesday) Friday 5 Feb Take No Offence – Arts Club, Seel St 6pm – £5.00 on the door The Commitments – Floral Pavilion 7.30pm – Tickets £19.50

on the door Saturday 13 February Mothership (Led Zep Tribute) – Floral Pavilion 7.30pm – Tickets £12.00 Tuesday 16 February Tony Skeggs – Cavern Pub 9pm – Free Entry (Every Tuesday) Friday 19 February Heather Small (M People) – Floral Pavilion 7.30pm – Tickets £26.00 Saturday 20 February Interrobang – Jacaranda Club 8pm – Free Entry

Saturday 6 February Aladdinsane (Bowie Tribute) – Citadel, St Helens 7.30pm – Tickets £10.00 The Boston Shakers – Arts Club, Seel St 8pm – See Arts Club website for ticket details Sunday 7 February Alan Triggs – Smuggler’s Cove, Albert Dock 3pm – Free Entry Thursday 11 February Cast – Citadel, St Helens 7.30pm – Tickets £20.00

Joe Symes & The Loving Kind – Zanzibar, Seel St 9.45pm - £5.00 on the door Saturday 27 February The JJohns – Bumper, Hardman St 8pm – Free Entry Lost Inhibitions Vol.1 – Constellations 6pm – £15. on the door Jimmy Rae and the Firewalkers – Heswall Royal British Legion 7.30pm - £10 on the door

Fairport Convention – Camp and Furnace 7.30pm – Tickets £21.99 Visit www.merseygigguide.co.uk for: Complete Gig Listings, Band Profiles, Festival Listings, Open Mic Events. Ticket links are available on merseygigguide.co.uk – search by band name or date. To include your gig in The LINK next month, email nic@merseygigguide.com Friday 12 February Hunger Games Heats – Zanzibar, Seel St 6pm - £6.00

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Valentine’s My engagement By Ashleigh Panther GETTING engaged is exciting, terrifying and a whirlwind of emotion that you barely remember afterwards because everything happens so suddenly. Well at least that’s what happened at my proposal! Proposals are one of those things where you think, ’oh it’ll happen one day…’ and it’s so strange for something to happen that you’ve been dreaming of since you were a little girl. My favourite building in the whole world is the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. I just think it’s stunning and it makes me smile every time I see it. My boyfriend had gone home for Christmas (he lives in Cumbria) and I hadn’t seen him for a few days and was missing him quite a bit. Not to mention we still had to exchange Christmas presents and by this day, the 27th, I was dying to see him open his gifts! He was due to come home that evening about 5pm, so I spent the day shopping with my family in Liverpool town centre. ‘There’s a great exhibition on in the cathedral I

want to go to!’ My dad said. We made our way there, not before making a half an hour pit stop at a go-karting circuit which infuriated me, my mum and my sister as we waited in the car. ‘What in the world is he doing?!’ we said. We eventually made our way to the cathedral and parked up. I was already taking Instagram pictures before we went in. Too lost in the gorgeous cathedral, I didn’t even notice there was no exhibition going on… Then my dad walked over to me and gave me an iPod; ‘listen to this’, he said. Then he gave me an envelope; ‘And read this’ he said, with tears in his eyes. And I knew straight away. My hands struggled to untangle the headphones and get them into my ears, to the point where my brother said ‘oh my god just use mine.’ Not appropriate in a cathedral but I let it go. I got the music playing and looked to the envelope, which told me to open the letter and walk as I read. The letter was a gorgeous speech about our relationship and how he felt and what he promised to do in our relationship in the

future. And it ended with ‘By the time to you get to the end of the letter, you should be able to look up and see me…’ And out of the corner of my eye I saw him waiting down the side of the altar. My legs went numb and I floated over. ‘Do you want me to get down on one knee?’ He said. ‘If you want’ I said, which I hope translated to ‘don’t you dare’! ‘Will you marry me?’ I didn’t even let him reach the end of the sentence before I said ‘yes’ and lunged forward. He put the ring on my finger and the rest is history! My dad was crying, my brother was…..well, indifferent as most 16 year old boys are, my sister was happy and my mother was gobsmacked because she was the only one who wasn’t told. I wish I could do it all over again and slow it down, take it all in and enjoy it. but then it wouldn’t be the memory that I have. The whirlwind, million emotions, excited, scared memory that I’ll treasure for the rest of my life.

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Cedar Close, Calderstones L18 OIRO £795,000 This executive detached 5 bedroom family house is situated within one of the desirable gated communities of the popular Allerton and Calderstones district. The property is approached via a driveway which provides off road parking for a number of vehicles. A modern entrance porch leads into an inviting reception hall with a ground floor cloakroom and WC. On the ground floor there’s a spacious, elegant lounge, study, fitted family dining kitchen which is also open plan to a family room or alternative sitting room. In addition to this is a utility room off the kitchen. Additional ground floor accommodation comprises an annex, guest suite or teenager suite which offers a living area, wet room and sleeping area. The first floor has a spacious part galleried landing leading to all five bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom and WC and guest shower room. Externally there are established and mature gardens and driveway parking. Call Sutton Kersh now to view this beautiful spacious property in this exclusive gated development on 0151 734 0666.

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Garthdale Road, Allerton, L18 L26 Court Avenue £675pcm £275,000 This superb, beautifully showcased four bedroom semi detached property sits on a fabulous corner plot in the leafy suburb of Mossley Hill in Allerton. Finished to a very high standard with sizable hallway, utility room with WC, beautifully appointed lounge with bay fronted windows making this a delightful room to spend time in. The stunning kitchen breakfast area is another highlight in the property with its sleek high gloss units and integrated appliances and French double UPVC patio doors leading into the garden. There are three stylishly decorated double bedrooms, the master having a full en suite bathroom, separate family bathroom and the loft has been converted to provide a bright and spacious fourth bedroom with Velux windows and great views. Externally, to the front aspect there is a sizable block paved driveway with ample parking for a number of vehicles.. This home has everything. NOT TO BE MISSED. EPC GRADE = D Call Martin & Co. Woolton Village on 0151 428 6922

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BE Property Services are delighted to offer for sale this spacious and well presented four bedroom extended semi detached property. Available with no chain and some modernisation and refurbishment is required.There are four large bedrooms upstairs along with a family bathroom. To the ground floor is a large lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen, a shower room/utily room and a Conservatory. There is a garage and driveway for off road parking and front and rear gardens.This property would make a fantastic family home . Viewing is essential to appreciate what this property has to offer. For further information please call BE Property Services 0151 428 1769

Martin&co are delighted to offer this stunning two bedroomed property situated in the heart of Halewood village. The property consists of two bedrooms, the master has fitted wardrobes and a large family bathroom, one spacious lounge and separate dining room with log burning fire. Early viewings are highly recommended. Please call Martin & Co. Woolton Village on 0151 428 6922

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£550pcm

Martin and Co are delighted to offer this four bedroom semi-detached house situated in a quiet residential area within L11. The property benefits from modern fitted bathroom, generous sized kitchen, reception rooms and four bedrooms. The property is ideally located close to local amenities and benefits from a scheduled rear garden. This property would be make an ideal family home. Early viewing advisable.

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Martin & Co are pleased to offer this three bedroom ground floor apartment situated close to Wavertree Technology Park. The apartment is offered on an unfurnished basis and is available after the 16th June. Ideally located close to major transport links, local amenities and within walking distance WTP.

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

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

£550pcm

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this stunning two bedroomed ground floor apartment in the popular Garston village. This property consists of two good sized bedrooms, specious bathroom and open plan kitchen living area and comes with secure allocated parking space

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this modern two bedroom well equipped apartment in the popular area of Garston, very close to major links and to the John Lennon Airport. The apartment is situated in the Old Fire Station so ideally located for the retail park and local business network. An early viewing is highly recommended.

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£525pcm

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this 3 bedroom apartment on the popular Belway estate in Speke. in brief the apartment comes with a inner hallway, bright and spacious lounge/diner with open plan fitted kitchen. three good sized bedrooms and modern bathroom with shower over bath. early viewing is recommended to secure this property.

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Martin & Co are delighted to offer this one bedroom apartment situated in a converted former bank located in the centre of Liverpool City Centre. The apartment retains the high ceilings and windows making the apartment feel spacious and open. The apartment is available immediately and part furnished.

L34

£450pcm

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

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

L34

£575pcm

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this new build 2 bedroom apartment in the very desirable area of Prescot. In brief the apartment has a large open plan lounge/dining area with modern kitchen units. two good size bedrooms, one benefitting en suite facilities. family bathroom of a modern design. Juliette balcony to the lounge area. secure parking and secure entry coded system

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this newly refurbished two bed property situated in Wavertree, Liverpool. The property is ideally located for transport links and local amenities. The house is offered on a unfurnished basis and is available immediately.

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

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

£510pcm

Martin & Co are delighted to offer this one bedroom apartment in the sought after area of the city centre. very close to the Royal hospital and network links. The apartment benefits from being offered on a furnished basis, fitted kitchen and modern bathroom Early viewing is recommended

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NE W Beautiful fully refurbished character property in the sought after area of Wavertree. Ideal for a student let with a fabulous income of around £1,500 per month a return of OVER 12%. Or as a family home. Comprising : hall. Lounge, dining room/4th bedroom, newly fitted kitchen, three double bedrooms, bathroom and courtyard garden. EPC GRADE = TBA

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WOW REDUCED. Stunning three double bedroom detached home nestled in a cul de sac location in the sought after leafy suburb of Halewood Vil age. Easy distance to Woolton Vil age, close to local amenities and excellent schools. Comprising: hall, lounge, inner hall, WC, dining room, beautiful spacious conservatory, contemporary kitchen, three double bedrooms master having stylish en-suite, family bathroom, front garden with parking, garage and private rear garden. This is a beautiful home. A MUST VIEW. EPC GRADE = C

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Fabulous two bedroom apartment in the much sought after area of Woolton. Situated within a gated community with parking and beautiful views over the pretty gardens. Comprising: Hall, spacious lounge, fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and family bathroom. EPC GRADE = TBA

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A beautiful three bedroom true bungalow in the highly sought after leafy suburb of Woolton. An extremely well presented spacious property with a pretty rear garden and off road parking for two cars, easy distance to Woolton Village and Allerton Road with excellent road links nearby. Comprising: spacious lounge, dining room, spacious contemporary kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. A MUST VIEW EPC GRADE = D

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WOW REDUCED Fabulous extended semi detached property nestled in a cul-de-sac position with ample land to the side offering a perfect opportunity for extension (subject to planning). Spacious and modern with beautiful gardens. Comprising: hall, WC, open plan lounge/diner, conservatory, contemporary kitchen, three double bedrooms, family bathroom, driveway and double garage. EPC GRADE = D

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Superb, beautifully showcased four bedroom semi detached property on a fabulous corner plot in the leafy suburb of Mossley Hill in Allerton. Comprising: hallway, utility/WC, lounge, stunning kitchen/Diner, two reception rooms, three double bedrooms master with en suite, family bathroom and loft conversion fourth bedroom. Spacious block paved driveway with ample parking and side and rear gardens. EPC GRADE = D

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WOW REDUCED! BUY BEFORE THE TAX INCREASES. Fantastic two bedroom spacious light and airy apartment as a buy to let at approximately 7.5% RETURN !!!! or a family apartment in the much desired area of Garston. Ideally located close to local amenities, road links and John Lennon Airport making this a great rental property. Consisting: spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, generous sized bathroom and allocated parking space. MUST VIEW. EPC GRADE = F

Fabulous four bedroom semi detached property in the very sought after area of Halewood. In a cul de sac position with a lovely homely feel this house is a must view for the perfect family home. Close to Excellent road links, local amenities, schools and easy distance to Woolton Vil age. Comprising: hall, lounge, dining room, stylish spacious kitchen, study, four spacious bedrooms the master having a stylish en suite and modern bathroom and rear garden. EPC GRADE = C

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Queens Drive, Wavertree, L15 Offers in Excess of £450,000 Energy Rating D

Queens Drive, Liverpool L15 £395,000 Energy Rating E

Coventry Road, Wavertree, L15 £239,950 Energy Rating C

Coventry Road, Wavertree, L15 £225,000 Energy Rating C

Sandown Road, Wavertree, L15 £195,000 Energy Rating E

Ferndale Road, Wavertree, L15 £169,950 Energy Rating D

Blantyre Road, Wavertree, L15 Offers in Excess of £118,000 Energy Rating D

Westdale Road, Wavertree, L15 £95,000 Energy Rating D

Woolton Road, Childwall L16 Guide Price £850,000 Energy Rating F

Chelwood Avenue, Childwall, L16 £275,000 Energy Rating C

Manvers Road, Childwall, L16 Offers in Excess of £170,000 Energy Rating E

Ilchester Road, Childwall, L16 £164,950 Energy Rating F

Chelwood Avenue, Childwall, L16 £159,950 Energy Rating D

Sulgrave Close, Childwall, L16 £155,000 Energy Rating E

Childwall Abbey Road, Childwall, L16 £139,950 Energy Rating E

Rimmer Avenue, Bowring Park, L16 Offers in Excess of £75,000 Energy Rating C

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Yew Tree Road, Liverpool L18 £845,000 Energy Rating awaited

Druidsville Road, Calderstones, L18 Offers in Excess of £700,000 Energy Rating C

Lynnbank Road, Calderstones, L18 £495,000 Energy Rating D

Middlefield Road, Calderstones, L18 £425,000 Energy Rating E

Appletree Close, Allerton, L18 £374,950 Energy Rating C

Booker Avenue, Allerton, L18 £249,950 Energy Rating E

Centreville Road, Allerton, L18 £215,000 Energy Rating D

Blenheim Road, Mossley Hill, L18 £115,000 Energy Rating C

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

Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, L25 £612,500 Energy Rating D

Hollytree Road, Woolton, L25 £550,000 Energy Rating D

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

Carkington Road, Woolton, L25 £265,000 Energy Rating E

Higher Road, Hunts Cross, L25 £225,000 Energy Rating F

Vale Road, Woolton, L25 Offers in Excess of £145,000 Energy Rating C

Dinaro Close, Gateacre, L25 £135,000 Energy Rating C

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

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

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

8. By what name is Declan MacManus better known? (a) Elvis Costello (b) Sting (c) Suggs

9. Which band consists of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe? (a) Air (b) Orbital (c) Pet Shop Boys

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

The frozen all-weather pitch at Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club.

Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club – in the bleak midwinter? By Bill Chambers

FOLLOWING widespread cancellations for frost and floods (and we play on all weather pitches!) and the associated fixture backlog, it’s no surprise that top league team Liverpool Sefton Women’s 1st team are still in their mid-season winter break. Sadly their successful indoor run came to a halt at Worcester where they were beaten in the England Super 6s Division 2 North Finals. Losses to the Army, Loughborough

Students and Ben Rhydding left them 4th out of the 5 teams. Now as the restart of the outdoor league approaches on 6th February they must plan to pick up points against fellow strugglers Belper, Whitley Bay and Springfields to avoid relegation. The men’s 1sts are in a worse position with points desperately needed against Lytham, Winnington Park and Bebington to stay up. On the good side, the Men’s 1sts are playing formidable

Formby in the Lancashire Cup semi-final and travel in hope after winning 4-3 in Golden Goal time to beat Bolton in the quarter finals and the Women’s 4th team remains unbeaten in the League and Cup having recently overcome a strong Northern team 3-0. With top goalscorers Hollie Scott and Eva Brown leading the way and supported by veteran Kathryn Rushton, who has returned to hockey for the first time since 1998, and youngsters from St Edward’s Aoife

Finlay and Rachel Irwin things are going from good to excellent! Following the successful launch of our Junior hockey teams in September with players from schools including Liverpool College, Archbishop Blanch, St Edwards, Merchant Taylors and King David plus many local primary schools, they start their first competitive hockey with Under 14s girls games at Neston followed by Under 12s and Under 14s Mixed games against Oxton.

Weather plays havoc with fixtures in the LCPL ... By Mick Titherington

LOWER BRECK 4, STONEYCROFT 0 THE weather has been the big winner so far in 2016 with many games in the Liverpool County Premier League called off because of unplayable pitches. This has meant that Stoneycroft have only completed one game so far in January. The game against league leaders Lower Breck was able to go ahead because the hosts play on a 3G pitch and it certainly seems that the FA see this as the way forward in the future. The start of a New Year usually brings hope and opti-

mism for the year ahead but any such dreams and aspirations were decidedly absent in this dreary display. Poor distribution enabled the home side to peg the visitors back in their own half and although the Croft back four stuck manfully to their task the team offered no threat at the other end which allowed Lower Breck to settle into a comfort zone and knock the ball about unhindered. It was therefore only a matter of time before they would break down any resistance. When the goals did come, surprisingly, there was an element of luck associated with them with deflections

and bad bounces involved, which was unfortunate for the in-form Croft keeper Morrissey, who had coped well with Breck’s goal attempts. 3-0 down at half time, one feared the worst for the league strugglers, but an improved display in the second period, coupled with an easing off the gas by the hosts, saw a more balanced performance as the Croft fought to salvage something from the game. Lower Breck added to their tally in the dying minutes with the best goal of the game from ex-Crofter, Chris McGann, netting with a long range piledriver.

Then in February the Under 10s and Under 12s girls and boys teams are playing in the England Hockey In2 Hockey Cup at Golborne. It’s a busy time for players, parents and coaches! Looking ahead to March, our newly launched Men’s Veterans Team, coordinated by legendary Dave Green, is preparing with hope for the Timperley Veterans Tournament. Any former Sefton players (and others!) are invited to return to hockey as part of our Veterans team.

1. Which country is bordered by the following countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, & Slovenia? (a) Bulgaria (b) Czech Republic (c) Hungary? 2. Abuja is the capital city of which African country? (a) Kenya (b) Nigeria (c) Uganda? 3. “Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity” is the motto of which U.S. law-enforcement agency? 4. Samuel Langhorne Clemens is the “real name” of which famous American author? (a) F Scott Fitzgerald (b) Mickey Spillane (c) Mark Twain? 5. Which Belgian city was the scene of the first British-German battle of the First World War? (a) Mons (b) Passchendaele (c) Ypres? 6. Who was the fifth wife of Henry VIII? (a) Catherine of Aragon (b) Catherine Howard (c) Catherine Jenkins? 7. Lady Penelope was a character in which well-known 60s TV puppet series? (a) Fireball XL5 (b) Joe 90 (c) Thunderbirds? 8. In what year did Hillary and Tensing become the first mountaineers to climb Everest? (a) 1948 (b) 1953 (c) 1958? 9. Which river flows into the North Sea at Sunderland? (a) Tyne (b) Tees (c) Wear? 10. What is the capital of Scotland? (a) Edinburgh (b) Glasgow (c) Perth Answers in next month's LINK

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SOUTH START YEAR WITH A BANG By Jim Stanway WHILE the poor weather since December has caused numerous postponements, South Liverpool FC managed to play their first game since the end of November with an emphatic 5-0 win at Rainhill Town. Played in a snowstorm on the synthetic surface in Skelmersdale, South outplayed one of their main title rivals virtually from start to finish. Before opening the scoring, South had already missed a penalty and hit the post and it was striker Alex Woodcock who turned expertly to fire home. South were 2-0 up by half-time, with Gary Dunning converting a

penalty given for handball. Rainhill had their best spell either side of half-time in which South keeper Peter Webster made two good saves. South then got their second wind and centre forward Cameron Dalton also turned superbly to fire in the crucial third goal. It was one way traffic after that with further goals from Woodcock and Dalton and with Woodcock hitting the post for a second time. The win put South back into second place, six points behind their main rivals, Vauxhall Motors, with a game in hand. The last month has seen the passing of two more South legends following on from the recent death of Arthur Goldstein, the club’s record appearance holder (as reported in last month’s LINK): shortly before Christmas, the club’s chairman, Peter Heatley, died suddenly after

having served the club for 24 years as treasurer and for 5 years as chairman. Peter played an integral role in leading the club back into existence following its demise in 1991 and was liked and respected by all who knew him; he will be much missed. In January John Carroll also passed away suddenly, aged just 57. Captain of one of the club’s greatest ever teams, John held three trophies aloft in the victorious treble cup-winning 1983-84 season. Signed from local football in 1982, John was a manmountain of a centre back who went on to make nearly 200 appearances for South, scoring 8 goals. He left for Weymouth (then in the Conference) in 1986 and later went on to serve Runcorn FC as player, playermanager and manager, managing them in back-to-back FA Trophy finals in the mid-90s (where on

one occasion his opposing manager was none other than Martin O’Neill). He then went on to manage Halifax Town and Gateshead FC and was hugely popular and widely respected in non-league football circles.

The club would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Peter and John for their huge respective contributions to South Liverpool FC and to extend its condolences to their families and friends.