Issue 101 – November 2015
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PRIVATE PARKS by Stephen Guy LIVERPOOL’S Victorian merchants amassed and kept considerable fortunes in an age of low taxes and little interference from the state. Many traded on the world’s oceans and brought their profits back home largely intact. This enabled them to build not only grand houses but also private parks giving peace and seclusion. South Liverpool was once a
byword for prosperity with its patchwork of small country estates. Sudley House, now an art gallery and public park, was the home of ship-owner George Holt who built up a large art collection after he retired. Simon Jenkins says in his bestselling guide, England’s Thousand Best Houses: “The house is typical of dozens of mansions built by Liverpool shipping magnates on
the slopes of Sefton Park and Mossley Hill in the mid-19th century. Visitors to Liverpool must pinch themselves to appreciate that this was once the greatest concentration of conspicuous wealth in Britain, if not the world.” Holt’s was typical of similar art collections across Britain. Remarkably, it is now the only surviving Victorian merchant’s art collection still in its original domestic setting. This is thanks to George’s daughter Emma who bequeathed the house and land to the people of Liverpool. Other private estates were not so lucky. George’s brother Alfred, of the Blue Funnel Line, lived at neighbouring Crofton. The grand house survives but its rolling acres were built on long ago. Sandheys, home of White Star chief J Bruce Ismay, was demolished and the estate developed in the 1930s. Studying old maps reveals a landscape similar but so different from today. Numerous houses and estates
have disappeared without trace. Strawberry Field was one of four adjoining private estates - the others were Elmwood, The Gables and Woolton Vale. All fell to the insatiable demand for housing which grew after the First World War with the redistribution of wealth. Large houses were impossible to run without considerable numbers of servants. Droves of people left service to take up better-paid jobs and more personal freedom. Calderstones was one of the best private parks and survives as public open space, complete with mansion house and outbuildings. The long-demolished lodge at the entrance by the Calder Stones is pictured on a rare 1904 postcard, the year before the estate opened as a public park. 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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SCOUTS MARK CENTENARY Pictured left: The 4th Allerton sea scouts and senior cub scouts at Liverpool Town Hall where they were welcomed by the Lord and Lady Mayoress, and congratulated on attaining their Centenary of service to the youth of Garston and Allerton.
ONE of south Liverpool’s longest surviving scout groups is celebrating its centenary over the coming 12 months, starting with an invitation to Liverpool Town Hall from Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Conception, who has expressed a wish to meet the cubs, scouts and parents to congratulate them on their 100 years of success and contribution to the Garston and Allerton communities. The 4th Allerton Scout Group originated in Garston village in 1915 as the 128th Liverpool Troop of Boy Scouts with early members listed among the first ever recipients of the coveted Kings’ Scout Award. Leader David Hope said: “When the scouts first formed the church was known locally as ‘The Churchin-the-Fields’. There was little housing in the area and Garston village
was only merged into Liverpool in 1905, so the boys went camping on farms around the Allerton area. Today they have to go further afield ... Cheshire, North Wales, Yorkshire and even the Highlands of Scotland.” The existing Scout Group, comprising two cub packs and a sea scout troop, lost its traditional HQ and base when the Garston church closed but survived thanks to the support of neighbouring Allerton URC Congregational on Mather Avenue where they are now based. Further support came from Associated British Ports who found spare dockside storage space for the sea scouts camping equipment and boats. In early October the group staged an exhibition of photographs tracing their 90-year long association with
Garston Congregational Church, which operated on the corner of Garston Recreational Ground until its closure a handful of years ago, and also held a Service of Thanksgiving at Allerton URC. Mr Hope added: “A programme of events is planned over the next 12 months, including a 1940s style weekend camp in Cheshire, a largescale family BBQ, an exhibition of old photographs and memorabilia and culminating in a memorable Grand Reunion of past members in 12 months’ time. We’re anxious to re-connect with former members. When we celebrated our 75th anniversary more than 90 ‘old boys’ turned up, some travelling from all over the UK, and we’d love to top that number this time around.” Further details from David Hope (0151 724 1408)
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Hi Everyone Welcome to the November edition of the LINK. Can't believe it’s November already!! With Bonfire Night just around the corner (see our Bonfire articles by Ashleigh Panther, our thoughts immediately turn to Christmas which means getting the house in order, Christmas shopping, booking Christmas parties
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 9am-12.30pm Booker Avenue Post Office, L18 Garston Post Office, 26 – 28 Speke Road, Garston, L19 Mon-Fri 9 to 5.30 Sat 9-12.30 SOUTH LIVERPOOL LIBRARIES Allerton Library, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 6HG Childwall Fiveways Library, Liverpool, L15 6UT Garston Library, Bowden Road, L19 1QN Lee Valley Library, Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2RF Sefton Park Library, Aigburth Road, L17 4JS Speke Library, Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, L24 OTY Wavertree Library, Picton Road, L15 4LP TRAIN STATIONS James Street Old Hall Street Moorfields South Parkway
Moira Hesketh and Christmas nights out, booking hair and beauty appointments etc Don't leave it all to the last minute - our advertisers are waiting for your calls but be quick, it's a busy time of year! ADVERTISERS – Please don’t leave it too late. Contact us now to book your Christmas and New Year ads.
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Cinderella Panto up for grabs - don't miss it! Enjoy Bonfire Night and be careful. “Think LINK”!! See you all next month, Moira, Dawn and Carol
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Youth centre makes pound in bid for new roof WOOLTON Youth Centre need to replace the roof which is over 35 years old and in a very poor condition. We are asking every household in the area to donate just £1 to help towards the target figure of £40,000 that is needed. Donations can be sent to Woolton Youth Centre, High Street, Liverpool, L25 7TA or can be
dropped off at Fitness For All, 17A Woolton Street, Liverpool, L25 5NH. If you would like more
information about this appeal then please contact us on 0151 428 4481 or wooltonyc@hotmail.co.uk
Charity is seeking reliable volunteers IMAGINE, a charity with a positive approach to mental health working to promote opportunities for people to live a full and independent life. Given the extensive services we deliver across Liverpool and Knowsley, we are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers who would like to join us in supporting our clients in
moving forward in their recovery. If you feel you have an interest or hobby to share and want to help others in becoming independent either within a group or on a 1:1 basis, please get in touch. Skills may include: teaching, English, maths, IT, Job seeking, allotment maintenance, photography, music,
men’s activities, sports, social or independent living. For Liverpool contact Sue via befriending@imaginementalhealth.org.uk For Knowsley contact Katy via volunteerknowsley@imaginementalhealth.org.uk Company Reg No: 2699682 Reg Charity No: 1010203
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New contact lens suite is clear favourite VISITORS to Specsavers’ new store in Allerton can now make the most of a free trial of contact lenses 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. 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 contact lens trial, book an appointment at the store by calling 0151 734 7555 or via www.specsavers.com/stores/allerton
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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO ‘LOVEHISTORY LOVES MURDER’ (Be quick - entries need to be in by 7th November!!) LOVEHISTORY, producers of the popular ’Catacombs of Liverpool’s Dark History’ series, are set to delve deeper into Liverpool’s history to bring its murderous past to the stage for the very first time. St George’s Hall’s famous Concert Room will host an evening of murder, mayhem and mystery on Friday 13 November, re-enacting four of Liverpool’s most notorious historic murders. A team of versatile actors in period costume, along with effective lighting, sound effects and projection will transport you to the gruesome settings of the past. The evening will highlight legendary Liverpool tales including a scandal that swept Victorian England, stories of gruesome gang violence, a sadistic sea captain who tortured his own crew and The Black Widows of Liverpool who were suspected of the cold blooded murder of at least five people for monetary gain. For your chance to win a pair of tickets for the performance at St George’s Hall on 13 November at 8pm to witness these spine-tingling stories in person, simply answer the following question: On what superstitious date will Lovehistory Loves Murder take
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Picture Credit: Ant Clausen place? A: Friday 13th November B: Friday 25th December C: Sunday 14th February To enter send your name, address and telephone number (to reach us no later than 7th November) to LOVEHISTORY TICKETS COMP, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170,
Liverpool, L25 7WX Lovehistory Loves… Murder; St George’s Concert Room; Friday, 13th November (8pm); Tickets: £16.50 (including booking fee); Purchase in person at TicketQuarter, Queen Square, Liverpool (No fees for cash sales); online at www.ticketquarter.co.uk; telephone 0844 800 0410
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STRANGE TALES
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by Anton Valdemart
HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY RONALD lived in a perpetual rush and was always muddled about when and where he should be doing things. Constance helped to keep some sort of order to his existence. She and her mother Bertha were steadying influences. Ronald’s office was cluttered
with papers and jumble amassed since his grandfather’s time. Impasto & Co had supplied antiques, paintings and other fine art to Liverpool’s big houses since 1850. It had generated an impressive income for decades but the First World War saw an end to that. Continued on Page 9
To advertise see page FOUR Continued from Page 8 Now it was1932 and many of the high-quality shops had been finally finished off by the Depression that swept in from America. Money was tight but Ronald, despite his often chaotic life, found a niche. These days he specialised in up-market house clearances. He was always smartly turned out in bespoke suits, with his trademark monocle. The children who lived behind his villa called him HiggledyPiggledy because of the piles of furniture and old pictures they could see through his windows. They cheekily shouted out his nickname as he absent-mindedly passed in the street. Constance and Bertha had a flat on the top floor of Ronald’s villa, acting as housekeepers. Bertha did her best with the cleaning and cooked the meals while Constance tried to keep Impasto & Co’s books and office in order. Both adored and mothered Ronald, who was a distant cousin. Ronald went to the house after a telephone call. It was a large ivy-covered terrace near Sefton Park. The windows were thick with grime – he could see a wan, shrivelled face peering out at him. Ronald remembered he had been there before, brought by his father as a child long ago. He recalled being impressed by the furniture and paintings mostly bought from their shop.
It was very different now. Huge Victorian paintings lay under layers of dust, a whatnot in the corner groaned with grubby ornaments and a set of heavy velvet curtains had crashed to the floor. “I’ve decided to have a clear out – there’re some nice things here,” said the man, his bloodshot eyes surveying the room. Ronald spent an enjoyable afternoon going through the contents. He gave the man a fair price for the better items and made a good profit. Shortly afterwards he heard the man had died. Ronald kept one item for himself – a huge mahogany wardrobe with doors carrying full-length mirrors. He gave two local lads a shilling to help Constance and Bertha lug the heavy item upstairs. To celebrate he tidied up his bedroom, even brushing the faded curtains on his massive fourposter bed.
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DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT THE Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the lovely setting of the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 3rd November between 2-
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4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £5.00 which includes light refreshments. Bring your
brolly/parasol and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers. Further details from Peter (0151 722 1478)
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LIFE ‘n’ STYLE
with JADE AINSWORTH
On your marks, get set ... shop for Christmas CHRISTMAS is not that far away now and I’ve already started my shopping! Last year I left it a bit late and couldn’t get all
the gift sets I wanted as they were completely sold out so I made sure this year that wasn’t gonna happen! To help you all out, I
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have decided to share my fav finds with you all and give you a little heads up with Ainsy’s special Christmas Gift Guide.
Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy – Harvey Nichols £150-£195. This is just amazing! I wear this every time I go out and so many people come over asking what it’s called as it’s such a unique sweet smell. You can buy the normal bottle for £195
Elemis Gift Sets from John Lewis www.johnlewis.com £25-£225. These are one of my personal favs! They are always packed full of goodies with massive savings and always nice and easy to wrap. Moschino Metallic Clutch Bags – Very Exclusive www.veryexclusive.co.uk £75. How fab are these little clutch bags! Available in both metallic silver or rose gold. Perfect for pimping up any little Christmas outfit.
or the travel set for £150 which is quite pricey but once you run out you just replace with a refill set for £110.
Smashbox Makeup – Boots www.boots.com £10-£60. Smash box are quite a new brand to the high street. They come from the people behind Mac makeup. My bez bought me the Double Exposure Palette for my birthday and I absolutely love it. It’s one of those things you would never buy for yourself but I use every time I go out!
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Tom Ford Grey Vetiver – All Beauty www.allbeauty.com 100ml £58.00 If you’re looking for something other than Creed to buy this year then Tom Ford is just as nice I would say. Grey Vetiver is my fav, closely followed by Velvet Orchid their newest fragrance.
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www.jadeainsworthgossip.co.uk Fitbit Charge HR + Activity Wristband – Very www.very.co.uk £119.00 This stylish wearable tech delivers real-time fitness stat’s right on your wrist, showing steps taken, distance travelled, calories burned, stairs climbed and active minutes. The HR also includes a heart rate monitor that's perfect for serious workouts. It also provides details about your sleep patterns, helping you decide if an early night is required, with a handy vibrating alarm to gently wake you up in the morning. SwegBoard – www.swegboard.co. uk £360. The self-balancing board is the new latest fad to hit us with all ages wanting to give ‘em a go. The SwegBoard can best be described as a no handles for personal mobility solutions. It is much more versatile than an electric skateboard, and much more fun than a motorised scooter.
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Espa Ultimate Grooming Set £94.00 www.espaskin.com I love all the Espa range for both men and women. This set contains shower gel, skin scrub, shaving mud and moisturiser. The perfect set for super smooth skin and to awaken the body and mind.
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BRAKE – THE ROAD SAFETY CHARITY By Katie Bennett MY involvement with “Brake” came about since I lost my son through a road accident in January this year. The unforgettable knock on the door in the early hours of the morning that no one should have to endure. The injustice of it is so overwhelming and hard to bear when a loved one is taken so instantly….. Every day there are 5 people killed on our roads in the UK, and 60 seriously injured. This is not about throwing money at yet another charity; this is about raising awareness of the terrible accidents and deaths that occur on our roads every day. “Brake” provides support to those who are seriously injured or bereaved as a result of a
road traffic accident and actively campaigns to make our roads safer for all. All who join are provided with an information pack which includes a t-shirt with the “Brake” logo on. I am arranging an event for “Brake”; it is going to be called “A Song for Brake’ and will involve people from Liverpool and the town of Halesowen where I now live. I have hired a large hall in Halesowen and will involve lots of friends, singers, etc., to form into groups and sing our hearts out. In Liverpool my family and friends will sing
‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and will include other things such as a mini marathon run around Sefton Park. Anyone can join in and do something similar to the ice bucket challenge – but no ice please! The date for all this is November 20th. I need people to put their efforts on Facebook and hopefully £5 will be donated to Brake for each one. For further information please contact Katie on 07807 305115 or email katiebennet01@gmail.com
www.brake.org.uk (registered charity no. 1093244)
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Woolton Village post office reopens under new ownership WOOLTON Village Post Office has recently reopened following a complete refurbishment and continues to offer the same great services. New owner Waseem Amer told The LINK: “We have given it a complete new look so that you feel great when you enter your Post Office. We are now open longer
Let’s play “LET’S Play The Piano! - Liverpool” – Saturday 14th November at 10:30am - Cornerstone Building (Grace Room), Hope University Creative Campus, Shaw Street. If you enjoy playing or listening to the piano, then come along to our next monthly event! All abilities/styles welcome and we have an amazing grand piano. Tea/Coffee provided. Website http://www.meetup.co m/Lets-Play-ThePiano-Liverpool/ email: (Ben) at letsplaythepiano1234@ gmail.com
hours on Saturdays (0900 to 1730) and offer all the usual services such as car tax, bill payments, day to day banking, Post Office mobile simcards and Post Office home phone and broadband. We can also save you money on your insurances (home, business, car, pet and travel) and offer great rates on your sav-
ings (ISA’s, growth bonds, etc.). We fulfil your travel needs, offering great rates on foreign currencies and travel insurance and I really look forward to welcoming customers old and new alike”. Woolton Village Post Office, 27 Woolton Street, Liverpool 25
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 1. In what year did the Royal Liver Building first open? (a) 1891 (b) 1911 (c) 1931? 2. How high are the Liver birds at the top of the Liver Building? (a) 6 metres (b) 12 metres (c) 18 metres 3. In which town does the river Mersey start? (a) Stockport
(b) Warrington (c) Widnes? 4. Who has scored the most league goals for Liverpool? (a) Roger Hunt (b) Billy Liddell (c) Ian Rush 5. Who has scored the most European goals for Everton? (a) Andy Gray (b) Romelu Lukaku (c) Graeme Sharp? 6. In measuring the height
of a horse, how many inches are there in one hand? (a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 12 7. Whose headquarters are at One Brewer’s Green, London, SW1? (a) Guinness plc (b) The Labour Party (c) the R.S.P.C.A. 8. What name was given to a unit of 480 men in the ancient Roman
army? (a) centuria (b) cohort (c) legion? 9. How many hurdles are
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10. By what name is TV personality Leslie Dennis Heseltine, born in Liverpool in 1953, better known?
Summer sales top the ten million mark SUTTON Kersh Commercial have had one of their busiest summers to date, selling in excess of £10million worth of property over the summer months. Some of the highlights include the 102 room Paper Mill Development on Henry Street which is popular residential student accommodation and also another landmark site on Duke Street which is proposed student/residential accommodation consisting of a conversion and new build development. “The commercial property market in Liverpool is seeing a considerable increase in demand for student residential developments due to the strong Buy-to-let investment market and the rising PRS , Private Residential Sector. “Over the last few months we have recently completed on a number of city centre developments that are being converted or redeveloped into residential student accom-
modation, which is great for the city’s economy.” Jonathon Owen, Commercial Director at Sutton Kersh. It is clear to see that there is a huge increase in building activity throughout certain pockets of the city with buildings being sold, let, redeveloped, converted and built constantly this year. The land/property value is still comparably cheap in comparison to other similar cities across the UK. It is expected that Liverpool’s city centre population will continue to grow over the coming years as more and more student and residential accommodation/developments are predicted to be built and many are already work in progress. This will have a positive effect, supporting the cities commercial growth presenting more opportunities and also encouragement for new retail and leisure outlets to open. Please visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk or email Helen.goodwin@suttonkersh.co.uk
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Friends of Garston Library winners to receive awards OUR November meeting sees the presentation of awards to the winners of our third summer writing competition for children and young people. The presentation will be carried out by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Tony Concepcion. We'll also hear from local writer Paul McDermott who is keen to share his enthusi-
asm for writing and his love of books. Paul is a former teacher who tells us he’s been a secret scribbler all his life. To date he’s had three books published and is already working on sequels. His work includes material for both adults and children and all reflect his Liverpool background. His
works include ‘The Chapel of Her Dreams’, which is a romance/mystery story beginning and ending in Liverpool with most of the action taking place in Co. Roscommon in Ireland. VENUE: Enterprise South Liverpool Academy, Horrocks Avenue, Garston; Thursday 19th November; 6:30 for 7:00pm (Entrance: £2)
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YOUR MONTHLY STARS WITH
Russell Grant
Is your alcohol intake stopping you from losing weight? with Paul Coshott PERSONALLY, I find it amazing these days that some people still drink alcohol excessively. As a Personal Trainer, I’ve never come across anyone who has lost weight or fat, whose weekly alcohol intake is above light. It can be relaxing drinking alcohol and it’s good to go out and socialise but, with regard to weight loss, you must keep an eye on your intake.
ARIES Mar 21st - Apr 20th
Your pulling power is at an all-time high early November - use it to your advantage! Intimate relationships look good in the first half of the month so don't hesitate to ask for the emotional, financial or practical help you need. The New Moon on the 11th gives you an economic boost. Channel your energy into a race or competition mid-November. The Full Moon on the 25th warns against arguing with relatives and neighbours. You won’t change their mind so avoid getting into a tussle with them. Agree to disagree and steer clear of controversy.
TAURUS Apr 21st - May 21st
Early November will be wonderfully romantic. If you're single, make sure you exchange phone numbers with someone who makes your pulse pound! If you’re already in a relationship, arrange a seductive evening for your partner! Work becomes more enjoyable during the first half of November and a nasty colleague may leave your ranks. The New Moon on the 11th is ideal for getting engaged or married. Or, you might decide to have a commitment ceremony or enter into a business partnership. Don't challenge an expert's authority late November or you’ll make a powerful enemy. The Full Moon on the 25th brings an end to a source of income - this will prove to be a blessing in disguise.
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GEMINI May 22nd - Jun 21st
Early November is ideal for launching a health regime. Consider what you eat, when you sleep and how much you exercise. Your creative ability will attract favourable publicity on the 6th. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for adopting a pet - a faithful companion perfect for your lifestyle! The second half of the month is perfect for signing contracts, negotiating deals and forming partnerships. Someone will accuse you of selfishness on the 25th, but you’re prompted to put your needs first. Although you hate refusing requests for help, remember to be good to yourself as November turns to December.
CANCER Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd
A writing or research project will bring pleasure early November. This is a great time to write fiction. Your best friend or lover will give great encouragement. The New Moon on the 11th is ideal for embarking on a romance, getting engaged, or going on a pleasure trip. The second half of the month is ideal for launching a fitness regime. The Full Moon on the 25th will make you feel isolated - reach out to friends. If they don't respond at first then try again. Learning computer skills is strongly advised as November turns to December. Concentrate on becoming a hot commodity on the job market!
LEO Jul 24th - Aug 23rd
Spending time with the one you love gives early November a magical quality. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a museum, theatre or concert. Helping a relative with a work project draws you closer on or around the 6th. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for finding a place to live or redecorating your home. You’ll be asked to make a public presentation during the second half of the month. Be clear, concise and witty. The Full Moon on the 25th forces you to focus on a group project and you may have to cancel an outing for the sake of this. Be sure to accept a fun invite at the end of November.
VIRGO Aug 24th - Sep 23rd
Early November will be intellectually stimulating. A good book, research project or piece of writing will keep your mind active. You'll be very attractive to love during this period, which is an added bonus. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for taking a pleasure trip. Be as frugal as possible during the second half of the month, when you'll incur some heavy expenses. Do whatever you can to keep costs down. The Full Moon on the 25th finds you facing a stuffy authority figure who won't bend the rules for you, no matter how hard you try.
LIBRA Sep 24th - Oct 23rd
Early November is ideal for a romantic rendezvous. If you're single, you’ll meet someone special at a sporting event or contest. Playing hard to get will yield impressive results. If you're thinking about changing your appearance, early November is a good time. The New Moon on the 11th attracts a fresh source of income, possibly working from home. This will make life easier but ensure that your personal and professional lives don’t blend. The Full Moon on the 25th finds you facing an unpleasant authority figure. Just follow their directions, rather than challenge them.
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Alcohol contains seven calories per gram, almost twice the amount of carbohydrate and protein. A glass of wine contains 110 calories, 91 of which come from the alcohol itself (13 grams @ 7 calories per gram), with the remaining grams coming from carbohydrate Alcohol can increase your appetite, leading you towards the wrong kind of foods An increased alcohol intake can cause damage to major organs, as well as some cancers Alcohol can lower your testosterone levels, decreasing your capacity to build muscle, which in turn will lower your metabolic rate An increased alcohol intake can also affect your mental state, effecting your overall focus towards exercise and your goals
FREE WOMEN ONLY WEIGHT TRAINING SESSIONS: Only six places available. Sessions will be on Thursday 29th October and Saturday 31st October. A new six-week program will then be starting in November. The sessions will be held at Proflex Gym, Wood Street, L19 2LU.
SCORPIO Oct 24th - Nov 22nd
You'll be in great demand early November. Accept only the invites that sound fun. Sharing your ideas will make a great impression on an authority figure on the 6th and this marks the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The New Moon on the 11th poses the perfect opportunity to change your look. You could unintentionally offend a neighbour or relative with a thoughtless remark on the 21st - be sure to offer a sincere apology. The Full Moon on the 25th forces you to abandon a time-consuming work project - pass it on to an eager colleague.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23rd - Dec 21st
Your allure is stronger than ever early November. If you're single, you’ll have your choice of admirers and if you’re in a relationship take your amour for a night out. You’ll both enjoy turning heads at a fancy establishment. The New Moon on the 11th poses a perfect opportunity to relax. Secret talks are planned for the 17th - don't betray your employer's trust. Heading a group project on the 24th proves a good channel for your energy. The Full Moon on the 25th warns against pressurising your best friend or partner. A gentle approach will work best but be respectful if your loved one wants to take a different path.
CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th
Friendship could turn to romance early November. Someone who has loved you from afar will confess their feelings. The New Moon on the 11th is ideal for launching a fund raising effort, giving your life additional purpose. An intimate relationship causes emotional confusion during the second half of November. It's important to acknowledge the difference between sex and love during this difficult time. The Full Moon on the 25th highlights a health problem. You or a loved one may have to visit a medical professional. Solitary pleasures prove soothing as November turns to December. Take time to read, write, listen to music and enjoy nature.
AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th
You'll have to cover for an ailing colleague early November. This is an opportunity to prove yourself - your boss will be impressed by your ability to solve problems equitably. The opportunity to teach, write, or do research for money will arrive in the first half of November. The New Moon on the 11th finds you moving up the career ladder to a position seemingly tailor-made for you. Differing needs and expectations might see you and a loved one on shaky ground during the second half of November. The Full Moon on the 25th pushes you to make up or break up. Choose carefully because you won't be able to reverse your decision. The end of November will be spent in the company of sympathetic friends.
PISCES Feb 20th - Mar 20th
Early November affords plenty of opportunity for romance. Plan a special outing for you and your amour. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a class, lecture or book club. Don't be surprised if a friend confesses a crush on you. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for an overseas trip. Touring an ancient city with someone you love will make your spirits soar. If you can't afford to travel, rent a movie or read a book set in an exotic locale. A family money argument could erupt in the second half of November. Don't let a pushy relative deprive you of an heirloom or inheritance. The Full Moon on the 25th prompts you to make a painful decision about a domestic matter.
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ENJOYING THE WINTER WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES By Ashleigh Panther THE weather will soon be dark and uninviting so it’s time for you to get your wellies on, get your little ones in their big duffle coats and head to the park for the last bit of fun before the winter sets in! We have some really fun ideas for you to get on your feet in your nearest park and enjoy what the beautiful autumn weather has to offer. Conkers – everybody loves conkers! And this is the time when the floor should be covered in them! So why not head to your local park with a big plastic bag and get your little ones looking for the biggest and the heaviest looking conkers they can find? Then you can head home and teach them the age old game! Leaf piles – this is a really
simple but effective game that proves really popular with children. When the leaves have fallen, it’s a great way to spend time with your kids and to make them get a bit of fresh air, by going to your local park, or even your front garden and getting them to pile all the fallen leaves as high as they can and then to take it in turns to take a running jump straight into the pile! Then pile them up and go again! Leaf Crowns – once you’ve finished jumping up and down in the leaves, you can get your creative side out and get your little ones looking through the pile for the prettiest leaves they can find to make their very own autumn king and queen crowns. Using a strip of card that fits around their head and some
double sided tape, they can pick their leafs then secure them to the card until the card is full, then it can be taped shut at the back of their head making them feel proud and royal! Duck feeding – feeding the ducks is a traditional pastime, and the birds are going to be looking out for food! So, get your kids and get to the park with some frozen peas, grapes cut into chunks or even lettuce! The traditional food of choice has always been bread, but it has since come out that feeding the ducks bread, although they love it, can lead to algae in the water as well as diseases and rats. The nights will be long and dark very soon so get out there now to enjoy the gorgeous crisp air!
SNUGGLE UP WITH SOME CINNAMON BUN PIES! by Ashleigh Panther My favourite thing about winter is the fact that cinnamon is in EVERYTHING. It’s in drinks, fragrances, food and home freshness sprays! It’s just a gorgeous spice that makes you feel all warm and cosy inside. So, I’m going to share a recipe with you that’s sure to get you sinking into the couch at the sheer smell of the cinnamon that’ll burst through the crust, and you’ll melt when you give it a bite! This simple recipe only needs; 3/4 cup of butter (plus two table spoons) melted and divided, 1 cup of chopped pecans
1/2 cup of sugar 1 table spoon of ground cinnamon 1 package of refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits needed) What to do: 1. preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and coat a deep dish pie plate with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, then put the rest of the butter in a small bowl. 2. In another small bowl, mix the sugar, the pecans and the cinnamon. Sprinkle a quarter of this mixture on the bottom of the pie plate. 3. Separate the biscuits into three layers. Dip the biscuits one at a time into the melted
butter then layer the biscuits on the pie plate. Cover these biscuits with more of the pecan mixture then cover again with biscuits. Repeat this twice. When you’re done, drizzle the top with the remaining pecan mixture and leftover melted butter. 4. Leave to bake for 20–25 minutes or until the biscuits are golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then place on a platter and slice into wedges! This recipe is best served warm and would be a great dessert after a belly warming stew. Mmmm, I can just smell that cinnamon now….!
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What a magnificent homecoming for celebration LET IT BE Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool: 13 October 2015 “LET It Be” has taken the West End, Broadway and global audiences by storm and, as a celebration of the music of the Beatles, the fact that it is currently running at the Royal Court until 14 November seems an appropriate “homecoming”. And what a magnificent homecoming it is! Featuring no fewer than 40 (yes, 40!) of the Beatles greatest hits in little over two hours, all brilliantly played and sung live by four fantastic actor/musicians (plus Michael Bramwell on piano), this is a fantastic musical journey which tracks the Beatles from their musical beginnings at the Cavern to the pinnacle of their success and break-up. The sets and visual effects are stunning and the use of vintage 60’s TV and film footage adds hugely to the occasion and the nostalgia. The show has an eight-
man roster and, on the night we attended, Paul Canning (“John” – yes, the part of John was played by Paul…..!), Manny Angeletti (“Paul”), local lad Paul Mannion (“George”) and Luke Roberts (“Ringo”) all proved themselves to be supremely talented musicians. As with the Beatles themselves, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts and this is much, much more than spending a night watching a great “tribute band”. Each actor/musician truly “becomes” each respective Beatle; vocally, visually and musically (the right-handed Angeletti has even taught himself to play bass guitar left-handed!) and the discussion/banter between numbers adds humour and continuity (with “John” at one point inviting the audience, as he famously did at the 1963 Royal Variety Performance, to “rattle our jewellery”!). And, during an encore, “John” plays the first few bars of “Imagine” only to
then remark “oh, hang on, that hasn’t been written yet!” – a nod to John’s dry, surreal sense of humour which the great man himself would surely approve of. There are 40 songs and 40 highlights but, for me, Mannion’s rendition of George’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” was a real showstopper– stunning, simply stunning. And Roberts’ performance as Ringo was brilliant – “puppet on a string” drumming style and mop-top hair flowing through the air! This is a foot-stomping, hand-clapping, feelgood celebration of the Beatles and in one night I was nostalgically taken back in time to all points between 1962 and 1970. DON’T MISS IT! LET IT BE Royal Court Liverpool, 8 October-14 November 2015 www.royalcourtliverpool.co.uk; 0151 709 4321
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BONFIRE NIGHT: WHERE TO GO By Ashleigh Panther IF you’re planning to go out for this year’s bonfire night, but you’re not quite sure where to go, there are a lot of firework displays on offer for you around Liverpool, but you may want to get your tickets quick! LIVERPOOL Newsham Park: this display will start at 7.30pm and will last 20 minutes. Sefton Park: will be hosting their annual firework display throughout the park. It’s quite a popular event, so you might want to get there early! This display will start at 7.30pm and will last 20 minutes. SEFTON Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club: this celebration will be on the 7th of November, the display will start at 7.45pm and you can buy tickets from the rugby club. ST HELENS AND PRESCOT “Spark in the Park” will be returning at Sherdley Park. This will include a children’s fireworks display at 7pm and a main display at 8pm. There will also be a fair on site from 6pm to 9pm. Also in St Helens, you could take a trip to Church Field for a firework display at Rainford Cricket Club on the 8th of November. A bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks will begin at 7:45pm. Tickets are £3 advance and £4 on the gate. You can buy these tickets at Church of England Primary School, Brook Lodge Primary School and Corpus Christy Primary School. However you celebrate your bonfire night this year, be safe and enjoy!
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TEN TOP TIPS FOR A TOP BONFIRE PARTY By Ashleigh Panther THROWING your own bonfire night party is fun! Having all of your closest friends and family around you, enjoying the fireworks, the gorgeous belly warming food and of course – the bonfire! It is vitally important to make sure you are safe at all times so we have a list of ten top tips for a safe bonfire night to share with you. 1. Decide where your spectators will stand and measure a clearance distance of at least five metres, then another five metres for fall out space. 2. Warn your neighbours! Let your neighbours know if you’re going to have lots of guests over and of if you’re going to be setting off any loud fireworks. 3. Remember the sparklers! No firework party is complete without some exciting sparklers! 4. Vary between different firework types in your display to keep it interesting. Maybe one rocket,
then a fountain, then a cake style. Keep it different! 5. Figure out which way the wind is blowing on the night of your party. This may mean you have to stretch your clearance zone a little further if it’s blowing towards your spectators. 6. Make sure your fireworks are secure
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in the ground before you set them off. 7. Read the instructions of each firework so you can enjoy it safely. 8. Keep your pets in a room upstairs and out of the way with blinds closed and background noise from a TV or radio. 9. If you’re going to set off a bonfire, make sure you have
buckets of water handy, just in case it gets out of hand! 10. Before you light your fire, make sure you check for any children or animals hiding in between the pieces of wood. It’s all about having fun but it’s important that we keep ourselves and others safe!
THE REFORMED ALLERTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY “PREPARE to Meet Thy Tomb”, a play by Norman Robbins, is the next production by the talented amateurs of R.A.D.S. As night falls, and fog descends, Hecuba Tomb and niece Drusilla receive some unexpected visitors at their hotel and alternative health spa. Cue violent deaths by devious techniques!
No secret panel is unoccupied, no cup of tea untampered with … and nobody is who they appear to be! Don’t miss this evening of spoof and baffling murder mystery, guar-
anteed to thrill and delight you. Wed., 11th November – Sat., 14th November 2015 at the hall of Allerton United Reformed Church (corner Mather
Ave/Booker Ave), L18 7HD. Tickets (available on the door) are £6 adults, £5 conc., £3 children. Doors open 7pm; curtain up at 7.30pm.
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What’s On Section Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section – maximum 60 words Email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk NOVEMBER ALLERTON IN BLOOM Are holding a Christmas coffee afternoon on Saturday 7th November starting at 2.30pm at St. Barnabas' Church, Penny Lane. There will be a homemade cake stall, Christmas gifts, good quality bric-a-brac and a raffle. Entrance is £3.50 and includes jam and cream scone or mince pie and refillable cups of tea and coffee. All welcome. ART AND CRAFT MARKET At The Capital Building on Old Hall Street, L3 9PP. Free entry to this Aladdin’s cave of unique, handmade fabulousness! Come and meet the makers and find out the stories behind the beautiful objects. Open 11.30am2.30pm on Tuesday November 24th CHRISTMAS FAYRE – CADWA HALL, BOWLAND AVENUE, LIVERPOOL 16 Stalls, Tombola, Books, Seasonal & Festive Gifts, Raffles, Games, Cakes, Entertainment, Father Christmas Grotto. Saturday 5th December, 11.00am to 3.00pm CHRISTMAS FAYRE Merseyside Blood Cancers (Royal Hospital Haematology) Support Group Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 7th November from 1-4pm at Sefton Park Community Centre, 3 Croxteth Drive, L17 3AG (by St Hilda's school). Crafts, gifts, books, raffle, refreshments and much more. All welcome. CRAFT FAIR AND LUNCH Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Road, Wavertree. Saturday 14th November from 11am-4pm. To book a table @£10 or for more information contact Yvonne (0151 283 2010). DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the lovely setting of the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 3rd November between 2-4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £5.00 which includes light refreshments. Bring your brolly/parasol and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers. Further details from Peter (0151 722 1478) DOGS TRUST MERSEYSIDE CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 5th December 12noon-4pm at the centre. L36 6HP. Come and join u FRIENDS OF GARSTON LIBRARY Thursday 19th November: summer writing award presentation by Lord Mayor, Cllr Tony Concepcion. Also, local writer Paul McDermott (author of 3 books, incl. "The Chapel of Her Dreams" & "Plague Sally") will discuss his love of writing and books. VENUE: Enterprise South Liverpool Academy, Horrocks Avenue, Garston; Thurs 19 November; 6.30 for 7.00pm (entrance: £2.00) GATEACRE SOCIETY TALK An illustrated Talk on ‘The Gorsey Cop’ by Alan David Wilson. This will be at 2.30 pm on Sunday November 29th in the Gateacre Chapel, Gateacre Brow. Everybody welcome to attend, donations welcomed. LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wed., 18th November 2015. Lecture: ‘In the Bleak Midwinter, Artists’ Responses to Snow’ by Ann Clements. Lecture traces how artists have responded to winter from 15th Century onwards. Meeting at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19. Cost £6 (donation).Tea and coffee available. All welcome. 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 FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 9th November 2015 for a talk by Colin Twist on "The Rare Plants, Butterflies and Dragonflies of Scotland". Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16 (entrance is off Salisbury Park). A charge of £2.00 is made for visitors, who are most welcome. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday November 12th 2015 for a demonstration by Julie Pearson from Bolton entitled "Julie's Festivities". Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall in Olivedale Road, L18 1DW. Doors open at 7.30pm with the demonstration at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £5.00.
‘LET'S PLAY THE PIANO! – LIVERPOOL’ Saturday 14th Nov @ 10:30am Cornerstone Building (Grace Room), Hope University Creative Campus, Shaw Street. If you enjoy playing or listening to the piano, then come along to our next monthly event! All abilities/styles welcome and we have an amazing grand piano. Tea/Coffee provided. Website http://www.meetup.com/Lets-Play-ThePiano-Liverpool/ email: (Ben) at letsplaythepiano1234@gmail.com NUGENT CARE’S CHRISTMAS HOMELESS APPEAL Carol Concert on Friday 4th December 2015 from 7.30pm at SS Peter & Paul Church, Crosby. Featuring: Great Crosby Catholic Primary School Choir, Holy Family Catholic High School Choir & Liverpool Voice. Tickets: Adults £5 & children free. Proceeds will support local people who are living in poverty. Contact Michele at Nugent Care on 0151 261 4498 NUGENT CARE’S CHRISTMAS HOMELESS APPEAL Carol Concert on Saturday 12th December 2015 from 7.30pm at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church Bishop Eton, Liverpool. Featuring: St. Austin’s Catholic Primary School Choir & New Era. Tickets: Adults £5 & children free. Proceeds will support local people who are living in poverty. Contact Fran at Nugent Care on 0151 261 2043. NUGENT CARE’S LIGHT UP A LIFE Remembrance Service on Wednesday 16th December 2015 at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral from 12.30pm and led by Bishop Tom Williams. If you would like to dedicate a light on our Christmas tree to remember and celebrate the life of your loved one for a suggested donation of £5 please contact Fran at Nugent Care on 0151 261 2043. QUALITY CRAFT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Ullet Road Church, L17 2AA, in mockmedieval Hall (York Ave entrance) 11am4pm Saturday 14th November. THE TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Monday 16th November 2015 at Greenbank Sports Academy at 7.30pm. Peter Jackson will remind us of the bus and trolley bus scene throughout England between 1969 and 1974 when changes to both vehicles and areas of operation were taking place. In many ways, this era was a precursor to the deregulation of local bus services which was to follow in October 1986. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. A SUPERB LIVE BAND TRIBUTE TO CLIFF RICHARD with the fantastic guitar sounds of the Shadows! Sean Cliffe & The Strangers..plus support on Friday 6th November 2015. Tickets £5.00. Contact :07741 274930. Doors open 7:30pm Licenced Bar, Refreshments at Woodlands Private Members Club (the former West Derby Conservative Club ) 36 Mill Lane West Derby Village, L12 7BJ. 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. 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 745pm Dancing 8-10pm at the Scout Hall, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EP. TEL 427 1907 REGULAR EVENTS BADMINTON A small group of mixed male/female aged between 35/65 play on Thursday evenings at Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive near Penny Lane. 8 o’clock till 9-30 £3 per session. Looking for new players with a good standard, we do not play in any league but you will get a good game. Please ring Dot 0151 475 8775 BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The
Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053 LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class Fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 PARKINSON'S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers. ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided. Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information. BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053 BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955 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 1.303pm 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 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 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 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 12.45pm 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 10week 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 The group still meets on Tuesdays 6pm8pm, 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/chairbased 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 2.30pm3.45pm, 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 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 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, 1012am 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.
Mersey Gig Guide’s ‘Ones to Watch’ for November Monday 2nd November Sonic Interactions – The Capstone Theatre 7.30pm – FREE Wednesday 4th November The Merseybeats (w support from The Ivy League) – Floral Pavilion 7.30pm - £Tickets £17.50 New Open Mic hosted by Benn Helm – The Brunch Club, Duke Street 8.00pm (EVERY WEDNESDAY) – FREE Thursday 5th November Beverley Craven – The Atkinson, Southport 7.30pm – Tickets £17.00
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
Stubby - Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club 7.30pm - £4.50 OTD (£3.50 members) The Gary Murphy Band – The Cotton Club 8pm EVERY THURSDAY (and 9pm EVERY FRIDAY) - FREE Acoustic Jam Night – Loft Bar & Bistro, Woolton 8.00pm EVERY THURSDAY FREE Friday 6th November Mama (Genesis Tribute) – Citadel, St Helens 7.30pm – Tickets £13.00
California, Birkenhead 10.00pm - £5.00 OTD Saturday 7th November Joey Shields and the Wheels – Lennon’s Bat, Mathew Street 5.30pm (EVERY SATURDAY) FREE Little Black Dog – Hotel
Tuesday 10th November ParrJazz – Frederik’s, Hope Street 8.00pm (EVERY TUESDAY) – FREE Friday 13th November Boston Shakers – The Engine Rooms, Skelmersdale
7.00pm - £3.00 OTD Happy Mondays – 02 Academy 7.00pm – Tickets £28.00 The Blockheads – Floral Pavilion 7.30pm – Tickets £23.00 Thursday 19th November The Buzzcocks – The Kazimier 7.30pm – Tickets £18.50
Monday 23rd November Paul Wilkes – The Lantern Theatre Ticket details from 07851 223 481 Tuesday 24th November Slaves – 02 Academy 7.00pm - £14.00 Wednesday 25th November Boo Hewerdine – Liverpool Phil Music Room 7.00pm – Tickets £12.50 Sunday 29th November Nothing But Thieves – Arts Club, Seel Street 7.00pm – Tickets £10.50
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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.
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Christmas is coming at Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice ALL things Christmas are happening at Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice. Christmas is a time to think of others and to be thankful for what we have. At Zoë’s Place we support over 70 families every year that are pre-
sented with new challenges each day. Their babies and children aged 0 – 5 have been diagnosed with a life threatening and/or limiting condition. For many of our families this means 24/7 care for their little ones
and having to see them go through treatment and situations that is incomprehensible to many of us. Zoë’s Place offers these families a place where they are in the knowledge that their precious babies are safe
and well looked after on a one to one basis by fully qualified nurses and professionals. All year round we aim to ensure that the children we care for live their life to the best of their ability and allow their
parents time with siblings, to get jobs done around the house or simply to catch up on some sleep. The support offered includes counselling and bereavement services when appropriate. The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. Here at Zoë’s Place we have created different opportunities for the local community to engage with and support others this Christmas (see image). As well as events such as our Christmas Fair and Christmas Jumper
Day or initiatives such as Share a card or Give a Gift we encourage you to celebrate the life of a loved one through our ‘Light up a Life’ scheme. We are also looking for new and unwanted items and bottles that we will be able to use at our Christmas Fair and/or windows and notice boards that will be happy to display our posters. Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice is so thankful to the local com-
munity because without you we would not exist and the families we look after wouldn’t have the support that we offer. For more information about fundraising or how your family can be referred to the Hospice please contact us by calling 0151 228 0353, emailing admin@zoesplace.org.uk or go to our website www.zoesplace.org.uk.
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BE Property Services are delighted to offer to the sales market this beautifully presented two bedroom cottage located off School Lane on Ashton Square. Featuring a range of original features and well-presented throughout, this quaint property briefly comprises: sizable front reception room, fully fitted kitchen and dining area. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally to the front of the property is a quiet track road with parking available and to the rear the property features a long private garden. Viewing is essential to appreciate what this property has to offer. For further information contact BE Property Services Woolton 0151 428 1769
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Two newly built 3 bedroom semi-detached properties available within the established district of Wavertree, South Liverpool with a variety of amenities offered locally. Both houses have been finished to a beautiful period style. The internal finish is exceptional and full of charismatic features. The entrance hall has a detailed leaded light fan over the entrance door, with a w/c leading from it. The lounge has period sash windows and to the rear of the property a fabulous open plan contemporary family dining & kitchen area. Upstairs are three bedrooms with a period style bathroom and WC. This property also benefits from a modern heating system, with under floor heating on the ground floor. There is also an alarm system and secure gated parking with this fantastic new build. Viewings recommended, Call Sutton Kersh on 0151 734 0666 or visit www.suttonkersh.co.uk
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Fabulous semi detached family property in the very desirable sought after area of Woolton with stunning views from the beautiful rear garden over the prestigious Woolton Golf Club. Newly decorated throughout comprising: hall, lounge, fully fitted kitchen/diner, hard wood flooring to hallway and bathroom floors, lounge, open plan kitchen/diner, three generous sized bedrooms, family bathroom and separate WC. Driveway and garden. A MUST VIEW EPC GRADE =D
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Lodger or Lover? The recent case of Wright-Gordon V Legister has reaffirmed why a decent Probate lawyer will ‘quiz’ a client over the nature of a relationship that exists between them and an occupier of a property they own, when taking their Will instructions. It may come as a surprise that in this case Arlene (Wright-Gordon), an adult lady, successfully brought a claim against the siblings (Ivan(Legister) and others) of the deceased (Alonzo) under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975, notwithstanding: • At the time of the claim, Arlene was married to another man • Arlene had not cohabited with Alonzo for a continuous period of 2 years prior to Alonzo’s death as she had been living with her husband. • Arlene was not living with Alonzo as ‘his wife’ and • Arlene was at the time of the hearing supporting herself and still married to her husband. The facts of the case were found to be as follows. The estate of Alonzo was to pass to his siblings and the children of a deceased sister. Alonzo’s estate, valued at approximately £290K net, effectively consisted of the home only and was to be split 6 ways amongst the siblings. Arlene brought a claim for ‘reasonable financial provision’ upon the basis that immediately before Alonzo’s death she was being maintained wholly or in part by the deceased. At the time of the claim Arlene was 41 years old with two children back in her home country of Jamaica where she had emigrated from in 2002. Alonzo was 69 when he died in 2012. Arlene worked as a carer and moved into Alonzo’s home in 2004.
The case however turned upon the question of whether Arlene was a Lodger or a Lover. If she was a lodger there could be no assumption of responsibility by the deceased. Arlene contended that she lived with the deceased until 2007 (when their relationship broke down) as ‘man and wife’. In 2008 she married a Mr Gordon and left the property to live with him. However, when her marriage failed, she returned to the deceased in 2010 and their ‘relationship’ continued until his death. It was agreed that she did not pay rent, but did some basic household chores and she shared some of the household bills (but never the mortgage). Despite having married, Arlene continued to undertake some household chores at the property whilst married and may not have ‘fully’ left the property! Not surprisingly, Ivan and the family contended that Arlene was only ever a lodger and no intimate relationship existed between the two. Whilst the Judge concluded that a sexual relationship had existed at one stage, the lack of public displays of affection in front of the family and a lack of evidence of a ‘joint life’ (for example sharing a bedroom – contrary to Arlene’s assertion that they did) enabled the Judge to conclude that they were not ‘man and wife’ and he dismissed Arlene’s claim that they were a couple. However the family’s claim that Arlene was a mere lodger was also dismissed by the Judge. Ivan had previously had Arlene evicted from the home under a separate County Court possession action referring to her as a ‘family member’. Ivan had also provided Arlene with a return plane ticket to Jamaica so that she could attend Alonzo’s repatriation to his home country. A final ‘nail in the
coffin’ was that Ivan admitted under cross-examination that Alonzo referred to Arlene as his ‘big sister’. The Judge concluded she was much more than a ‘mere’ lodger. Whilst the above were the central issues to the case, a separate dispute emerged over whether ‘housework’ was sufficient consideration for a ‘roof over the head’. A separate claim can be brought under the ’75 Act when a person is being maintained by the deceased, either wholly or partly, otherwise than for ‘full valuable consideration’, and the deceased was making a substantial contribution in money or money’s worth towards the reasonable needs of that person. Not surprisingly, the family claimed Arlene was not being maintained as Arlene had given ‘full consideration’ (household tasks) for the provision of the reasonable needs of Arlene (rent free accommodation). The Judge examined the situation in a ‘common sense’ way. The relationship between Alonzo and Arlene was as a member of the household, quasi-family member and friend. It was wrong to treat it as a commercial relationship. However, even if a commercial test was applied, limited cleaning, washing and cooking (if a financial figure could be placed on this) would hardly match the value of accommodation with which she had been provided. Her contribution could not be seen as ‘full consideration’ and a clear gap between what she gave and what she received existed. Hence, maintenance existed and the lack of a sexual relationship then became irrelevant. Overall the court concluded that the benefits provided by Alonzo (in the form of free accommodation) outweighed the services provided by Arlene (in the form of household tasks) and as
such the maintenance of Arlene by Alonzo was established. Ultimately Arlene was entitled to something from the estate. She ultimately received £16,500 plus over 50% of her costs. How this figure was determined need not be examined within this article. What lessons should be taken from this case? 1. Keep lodgers and lovers separate in your life! 2. Ensure a lodger occupies the property under a legally drafted licence agreement that sets out the financial arrangement clearly. However, be aware that often the ‘arrangement’ may have many aspects that are based upon emotional support and friendship. As a case cannot be solely judged upon the net flow of monetary value it is essential to fully explain how the apparent ‘gap’ in giving and taking is reconciled between the parties. 3. Ensure that in providing instructions for a Will the actual nature of a relationship past, present and future is discussed with honesty. To deceive yourself and your lawyer as to the true nature of the relationship only lends itself to a more than probable challenge to a Will or the Intestacy Rules. 4. When presented with such a claim as a beneficiary of an estate, remember that where the claimant has been provided with nothing from the estate, it is essential to establish as soon as possible whether their claim will exceed at all. If there is any chance, the commercial reality and legal cost of defending means that serious consideration must be given to making a
protective offer to avoid adverse costs against the estate if the matter proceeds to trial. 5. As ever, proper legal advice form the Probate Department at GAD LLP Solicitors can ‘highlight,’ in advance, potential claims that may be brought once you die. Forewarned is forearmed and the complexities of human relationships requires a bespoke solution to be found to your personal situation. Avoid the cost of litigation and distress you will leave your family and beneficiaries with, as this will not be a ‘gift’ they will want to inherit!
Ian Sturgess Head of Private Client Gregory Abrams Davidson LLP 0151 733 3353 isturgess@gadllp.co.uk
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MOSSLEY HILL HOCKEY CLUB SEEKING PLAYERS By Nathan Tsao
Liverpool Sefton First Team celebrate their first goal of the season!
BAD, GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL HOCKEY By Bill Chambers THE Bad! Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club is now a month into the new season and results are awful! All teams except the Women’s 4ths (who have only conceded 1 goal) are struggling to find form! The men’s teams have won more red cards (one) than on-pitch victories. However the Women’s 1st are slowly reaping the benefits of GB Coach Pete Nicholson’s guidance. The Good! Each Saturday over 100 adults and youngsters play League Hockey for Liverpool Sefton all over Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales. Each Tuesday after school and Sunday morning over 100 young-
sters play Youth and Junior Hockey at Liverpool College and Archbishop Blanch as part of our Satellite Club partnership. Better! The club has welcomed over 20 male and female new players from local schools, the universities and workers in the growing economy of Merseyside. These have been welcomed and have become involved in the club through the Liverpool Treasure Hunt and Fantasy Hockey, and are looking forward to the Halloween Party and the 12 Pubs of Christmas cultural events. Best! We have recently celebrated the Club’s SPOTY Award (Sport Person of the Year) where Kenny Cook was the unani-
mous winner. Former soldier Kenny is the perfect club man. He plays regularly, umpires when needed and believe it or not coaches the Men’s 1sts and 2nds, Women’s 4ths and the Sunday Youth group. On top of this he (helps) run his young family and regularly runs for charity. Even bester?! On a coaching note all 9 teams have their own training evening and bespoke coaches at Archbishop Blanch or Liverpool College on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Finally, we launch our new website www.liverpoolseftonhockeyclub.co.uk on Monday 19th October courtesy of M&S Hair and Beauty Supplies. Go to it!!!
MOSSLEY Hill Hockey Club are seeking players of all ages and abilities for the new season! Based at Mossley Hill Athletic Club in South Liverpool, and established in 1924, we currently have 3 mens and 3 womens hockey teams playing competitively in the North West Hockey leagues. Mossley Hill Hockey Club offers junior coaching sessions for boys and girls at Liverpool John Moores University, IM Marsh Campus in Aigburth, on Sundays from 10.00-12.00. Each session costs just £3 per person but the first session is free! We also offer adult training on Tuesday evenings between 8-9.30pm at Liverpool University Wyncote training grounds. Junior training sessions started in October 2014 and have been a big success. Our two youth teams, Mossley Hill Dragons (under 9s) and Mossley Hill Knights (under 12s),
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SOUTH ARE BACK IN THE TITLE RACE by Jim Stanway SOUTH Liverpool FC continued their unbeaten run with three successive 4-1 away wins during the last month, two in the league and one in the 2nd round of the Liverpool Challenge Cup. A 4-1 win at Helsby moved the team into the top five with two goals from centre forward Cameron Dalton and one each from co-striker Alex Woodcock and veteran winger Gary Dunning. A two-week gap caused by other cup competitions saw the team return with a comfortable 4-1 win at 2nd division Marshalls in the Challenge
Cup, with goals from Dalton and Woodcock in the first four minutes effectively settling the tie, and further goals from each striker ensuring progress in the competition; a 3rd round tie at Liverpool County Premier League 2nd division outfit Salisbury Athletic now awaits at the end of October. A 4-1 win at bottom club Heswall was again settled early on with two Danny Ventre goals in the first 10 minutes again effectively settling the match. A Woodcock goal on the half hour mark put the game out of Heswall’s reach, with Woodcock adding a fourth with ten minutes
to go. The reserves have found the higher standard of (West Cheshire League) 2nd division football difficult with a much younger side than in previous seasons. Two narrow defeats, to Digmoor in the Liverpool Junior Cup on penalties and a one goal loss to Vauxhall Motors Reserves in the league cup, put paid to any hopes of cup glory season. A 95th minute winner by Scott Binmuda brought a point from a 2-2 draw against the same opposition and a 2-1 home defeat to league leaders Richmond Raith Rovers saw
Binmuda score another late effort but unfortunately it wasn’t sufficient to gain a point from the runaway leaders. South’s centre forward, Cameron Dalton, was on target twice in the first five minutes of the 2nd half as the West Cheshire League XI produced a shock 3-1 away win against the Liverpool County Premier League XI in the 2nd round of the FA Inter-League Cup. South’s Alex Woodcock and full back Steve Kelly also represented the side, who now face the West Yorkshire League XI at home in the next round.
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