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They bedazzled and entertained as well as serving the everyday needs of people from all walks of life. Edwardian shops vied with each other to create the most attractive displays in an era when diversity and

choice were the watchwords of the high street. Long before huge combines and chain stores changed the nature of shopping after the Second World War, many people ran their own shops. Each was geared to

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pictured more than 100 years ago and was typical of shopping areas throughout Britain’s towns and cities. Today it remains a vibrant place to shop, with many different attractions. In Edwardian times large numbers of servants would have shopped. Housekeepers and maids placed orders to be delivered later. Butchers’ boys on bikes carried orders piled in baskets attached to handlebars. Other deliveries were made on foot or by horse and cart. Shops were also places to exchange news and gossip. Then, as now, shop staff would know what was going on in their patch. They also lent a reassuring ear to anyone with problems they wished to share. Some

provided a chair for customers to wait until the shop was clear before having a quiet talk. In this more leisurely age shop assistants discussed the merits of different items of stock. Outfitters had rows of shelves behind the counter containing accessories such as ties, gloves and handkerchiefs. They would be shown to the customer with a smooth flourish to add to the excitement of buying. Among adjacent shops on Smithdown Road in 1905 were George Matthews’ bike shop and a laundry run by Ching Yee Lee while James Jukes had a newsagent’s. John Controfistis ran a chip shop, Robert Pearson a sweet shop and Robert Sutherland

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a butcher’s. Mary Hamilton dealt in second-hand clothes as did Elizabeth Dickens. Various shops supplied the latest styles including milliner Frances Pinkard and fancy draper Eliza Crosbie. There were more specialist businesses including watchmaker Vicars Robinson, photographers Henry

& Co and picture frame maker Charles Glasstone. It was frequently a case of Open All Hours providing round-theclock service. • Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, PierHead, open 10 am to 5 pm every day, admission free.

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WOOLTON IN BLOOM Woolton Village Sweeps the Board at National Bloom Finals On Saturday, 12th October in Cleethorpes, the Royal Horticultural Society awarded Woolton Village the highest awards for its Summer displays. • Gold Award in the Urban Community Category • Category Winner - for the Best Urban Community in the UK • Community Champion Award for Kerry Peacock, Bloom Manager • Nomination to enter the UK Champion of Champions Category in 2014 Judges commended Woolton for its impressive and colourful flowers and sustainable planting. The village was one of five nominees for a Horticulture Award. The RHS theme of the Year was ‘Edible Gardening’and the village was highly

praised for the many beds and tubs of edible plants grown in areas accessible to the public. Attention to conservation and wildlife preservation were also commended. More accolades were awarded for Community Involvement. Judges praised the commitment of all Bloom Members, who plant and care for the displays all year round and raise the funds to make this possible. They commended the inclusion of all sections of the community, young and old, especially the involvement of schools and young people on Duke of Edinburgh assignments, and the youngsters of the Boys and Girls Brigade, who grew and cooked their own vegetables. Special Art Features - the Coronation memorial Crown, Horse & Cart and Fork-toFork Sculptures - were

www.liverpoollink.co.uk admired. At a nail biting ceremony Woolton was the only Urban Village to receive a Gold Award and is exceptional for having won Gold Medals in two RHS Categories. The awards were presented to Kerry Peacock, Manager and Councillor Barbara Mace, Chair, of Woolton in Bloom. Horticultural Manager, Kerry Peacock said “The aim of Woolton in Bloom has always been to be the best. Volunteers work tirelessly to make it a great place for

everyone who lives, works or visits Woolton. This year we celebrated the Queen’s Coronation with a planted 3D crown so it is especially good for Woolton to be crowned the Best Urban Community in the UK.” Chair of Woolton in Bloom, Cllr Barbara Mace added “For the past eleven years Woolton in Bloom has brought together the whole community working together to improve the village in which we live and work. The accolades year on year is tes-

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A VERY BIG THANK YOU from Moira Hesketh (co-owner, Liverpool Link) In last month’s edition of the LINK, I paid tribute to my sister Colette McKenna who sadly passed away in August having been diagnosed with ovarian cancer less than 12 weeks previously. In doing so, I also paid tribute to the won-

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AN EGG WITHOUT SALT by Anton Valdemart “But Clarissa, he was in a band!” declared Miss Armstrong over tea and cucumber sandwiches. Her friend heaved a sigh and pursed her lips. She clutched the china cup in gloved hands and gazed out of the window. The two women met

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anxious to see her eldest daughter settled after a series of unsuitable dalliances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs Ovelton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kissing a man without a moustache is like eating a boiled egg without salt.â&#x20AC;? Clarissa felt a flush of anticipation when the major called the following evening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tell me of those days, you know ...

when you played in the band,â&#x20AC;? she asked quietly. He muttered some halting words from behind the foliage covering his upper lip. Then shortly afterwards he impressed her with his manly performance on a shiny new trumpet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sorry,â&#x20AC;? he said after a few squeaks mid-performance, â&#x20AC;?but my tash got in the way.â&#x20AC;?

The dinner gong sounded and they parted before making contact.

motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words were true. The mahogany drawing room door opened and he appeared. Clarissa choked with shocked disappointment. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d shaved it off.

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BISTRO RHUBARB Rhubarb has been open for 3_ years now and is located in the old Norman B ro s e l e c t r i c a l store, which had been vacant for over 20 years. Open daily at 9.30am right though until midnight, Rhubarb is “the neighbourhood’s place to meet”. Owner Anthony told The LINK: “Right from when we open, the kitchen and bar are

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rently sit in the Top 40 Trip Advisor Restaurants in Liverpool”. “We now have a new menu out with new dishes for breakfast and lunch, all with the usual great value offers, and our full menu is available to takeaway - just phone us or pop in and order at the bar. We offer free freshly baked Danish pastry with any coffee purchase, Monday to Friday, and currently have three loyalty card programs (Burger

Club, Coffee Club and Real Ale Club), each with great incentives. We have also just added a great new product to the bar. It’s a genuine German import beer called Kaltenberg and we offer measures in 2 pint steins. There’s free wifi available for all our customers and a wide range of sports can be enjoyed with a number of screens around the bar area. I really look forward to welcoming Link readers to Rhubarb”.

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continued from page 20 tional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings with close family or a wild night out dancing and partying with everyone from the office, Liverpool has it all. As well as the obvious delights of Liverpool city centre, look a little further afield and you

will find some real hidden gems. The ‘burbs have really come into their own in recent years and offer a haven of culinary treasures. Try Lark Lane , Aigburth Vale, Woolton, Childwall and West Derby to name just a few. Here, just a little off the beaten track you will find a warm welcome and tasty

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THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm for a talk on Monday 11th November 2013 when Peter Cunnington (retired director of Ness Gardens) will give a talk on “A Fortnight in the Pyrenees”. 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.

THE GATEACRE SOCIETY next meeting will be on Sunday Nov 24th at 2pm in Gateacre Chapel and there will be a talk by John Tiernan about the development of libraries in Liverpool. This is particularly apt with the opening of the refurbished Central Library.

THREADING DREAMS EXHIBITION Christmas event at Liverpool Town Hall, 12 December 2013 (10am 10pm). Sale of silk scarves, cards and other gifts. Buy your Christmas gifts and enjoy this amazing building. Free entry - Father Christmas will be visiting us!

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Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section FREE email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk A FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT By Liverpool Welsh Choral at the Philharmonic Hall on Sunday 15th December at 2.30 pm. Presented by Huw Edwards. Featuring the Northop Silver Band and the famous Signing Choir. Tickets available from Mavis Owens (0151 652 6374) and also from the Philharmonic Hall (0151 709 3789) Children and NUS cardholders half price.

AIGBURTH PEOPLES HALL BOWLS CLUB Are looking for experienced bowlers for all their teams, young or old, ladies too, all very welcome indeed. Also anyone wishing to take up the game of crown green bowls please contact Bob Tipper on 07818 214704 or email bobtipperaph@hotmail.co.uk

BADMINTON PLAYERS WANTED We are a small group of men and women (age between 40 -60) who play between 8pm and 9.30pm on a Thursday evening at Elm Hall Church near Penny Lane L18 (cost £3-50 per night). We are looking for a couple of extra players to boost our numbers (reasonable standard required). Come along and have some fun while getting fit. Please call Dot on 0151 475 8775

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 NETBALL CLUB SEEKS NEW MEMBERS Sefton Independents have been running for 40 years and practice every Wednesday (7.15 to 8.30) at Holly Lodge Girls Sports Hall and play in the Liverpool League every Sunday. All new members welcome - just to be active and play netball or to play competitively. I am a qualified coach and umpire with the AENA and all competitive members are affiliated with the netball association.

LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wed. 20th. November 2013 lecture: “Literature and Illustration” by Jane Tapley (Theatre Royal, Bath). Meetings held at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Rd., Liverpool, L19. Cost £5 but tea, coffee and parking are free. All welcome.

NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY, LIVERPOOL SUPPORT GROUP

Back by popular demand! We have a live band, The Corollas, on 23 November in Cardinal Heenan. Tickets are only £7 and can be purchased by calling 07751 988768 or visit our website www.cardinalheenanpta.org.uk. As usual, supported by a DJ and fully licenced bar.

Next public meeting is on Thursday, 28th November, 2013 at 2pm in the Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool. L7 8XP. The speaker will be Emile Richman, Specialist Dietician who will speak about ‘Food and Osteoporosis’. Entrance fee £2.50 for non-members of the group. For further information please contact Carolyn on 0151 722 0726.

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The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance. Suitable for all abilities. A great way to improve fitness, balance and mobility. Mondays 1.30-2.30pm, All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Thursdays, 7-9pm, TA Centre (opposite Tesco), Mather Ave, L18 6HF. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192

GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday, November 14th 2013, when Eleanor Griffiths from Helsby will give a demonstration entitled “Mistletoe and Wine”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Road Baptist Church Hall, L18 1DW, the entrance to which is in Olivedale Road. Doors open at 7.30pm for the demonstration at 8.00pm. We charge £5.00 for visitor5s who are very welcome to attend.

INCLUDE ME CIC Q weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10.00am to 1.00pm. We are tackling the issues of loneliness and exclusion in the local area, so why not meet up with us for coffee

PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday 16th October 2013, 6.00pm at The University of Liverpool, The Herdman Lecture Theatre, Jane Herdman Building, Brownlow Street (off Pembroke Place), Liverpool. L69 3GP. Speaker: Dr Sylvia Dillon - “Memory Problems - Preventing and Reducing the Risk of Dementia”. Dr Dillon is a Clinical, Counselling and Neuro Psychologist and a Consultant who specialises in working with older people. She has particular expertise in dementia and interest in raising awareness on how one can reduce the risk of having dementia. Also if one has dementia, how problems can be coped with and mitigated. In light of our increasing aged population at a time of reduced resources this condition is likely to represent a growing challenge for the present and future generations that requires a wide range

of responses. welcome@duncan-society.org.uk

RADS (REFORMED ALLERTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY) Presents: “A Touch of Danger”, a thriller by Francis Durbridge, at Allerton United Reformed Church Hall (corner Mather Avenue/Booker Ave) L18 7HD. From Wed 13th Nov 2013 to Sat 16th Nov 2013. Tickets (on the door): £6 adults, £5 concessions, £3 children. Free programme and refreshments. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 curtain up. www.allertonrads.co.uk

SAVOY JAZZMEN Jazz session at the Palm House on Tuesday 5th November between 2-4 pm. Admission charge £5.00. No need to book just come along. Further details from Peter (0151 722 1478).

ST. AGNES CHURCH HALL AUTUMN FAYRE There will be an Autumn Fayre at St. Agnes Church Hall, Ullet Rd/Buckingham Ave. on Saturday 2nd November from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Admission 50p

ST BARNABAS CHURCH, MOSSLEY HILL Saturday 23rd November, between 10am and 1pm:- Crafts, table sale and coffee morning at St Barnabas Church, Penny Lane/Allerton Rd corner, L18 1LZ. Drop in, buy some Christmas gifts and help raise funds for Charity with the Liverpool Soroptimists.

ST BARNABAS FISH AND CHIP SUPPER On Friday 1st November we are holding a History Night with Fish and Chip Supper in Church. Once again our speaker is Ken Pye, local historian and radio personality. Talk and Supper is £6 by ticket only. If you only wish to hear the talk, tickets are £4 on the door. Doors open at 6.30pm. Food served at 7pm. Talk at 8pm. £6 tickets are available by calling 07761 714290.

STRICTLY DANCE ORCHESTRA BALL NIGHT Join Canadian vocalist John Labelle and his 7-piece Strictly Dance Orchestra for an evening of non-stop live Strict-Tempo Ballroom and Latin hits to dance the night away. Large dance floor, cheap bar. Tickets £10, 8pm-11.30pm, Friday 22nd November. Woolton Conservative Club, Grange Lane, Gateacre Village, L25 (0151 286 2500 or 07785 338231)

THE CLOTHES THROW 2013 The Clothes Throw is the stylish way to support Alder Hey. A catwalk auction of celebrity and designer clothes will be held in The Racquet Club in Liverpool, followed by a pop-up shop with some fantastic bargains to fill your wardrobe! Tickets cost £30 and include a cocktail reception and

Tuesdays from 8.30 at The Crown Inn, Leyfield Road. An acoustic club with full PA and drum kit for anyone, any standard and any type of music to perform. Come along and give us a tune....

AFTERNOON OF ART AND CRAFT The M.S. Society have started an afternoon of art and craft at the West Derby Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane, adjacent to St. Marys Church Mondays 2.00 to 4.00pm. All are very welcome.

AL-ANON Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking. website: www.alanonuk.org.uk - helpline: 020 7403 0888 10am-10pm. local contact: Dave 07806 603259 Linda 07563 638900.

ANCHOR MOLYNEUX AND FESTIVAL COURTS Lowerhouse Lane, Norris Green, Liverpool L11 2YF have a coffee morning on Wednesdays from 10.30 until 11.30am. Come along to our friendly and welcoming schemes and gather more information about sheltered accommodation.

ART AND CRAFT MARKET 26 October, 23 November. - All times are 10am to 3pm. -Free admission a FREE warming cuppa. At the Old Police Station on Lark Lane. Each Market runs on the 4th Saturday of each month and gives local Creatives the opportunity to showcase and sell their work. -All pieces for sale are handmade - no bought-in/mass produced goods are allowed.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING CLASS Every Monday afternoon at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, Belle Vale. From 1.30 - 3pm, £3. Suitable for new dancers or those returning after a break. For more information or details of classes at other levels, please contact Rosa on 07522 614 210.

BELLE VALE PREFAB PROJECT Did you or someone you know live in a Prefab in Belle Vale? - Maybe you never lived in a prefab but are interested in local history ...If so, you are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings. We meet in the Lee Valley Millennium Centre Childwall Valley Road on the last Thursday in the month from 7 o’clock until 9 o’clock..Meet up with old friends and neighbours, share our photographs and maps. We can be found on -our website - www.bellevaleprefabs.com - where the date of the next meeting will be, or telephone 07570832294. We are also on Facebook. Admission is free tea and coffe is served and there is a raffle. All are welcome.

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, Heath Road, Liverpool 19 at 1.30pm. We usually have a speaker. It is a friendly session, members can chat to others suffering from similar complaints. There is no membership fee and we are there to support those suffering from any of the many lung complaints.

CHILDWALL ABBEY BOWLING CLUB invites new members to join us. We

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DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP St Andrews Church Hall, L13 0AL. Normally last Tuesday and second Saturday of each month. A chance to have a chat, laugh and participate at your own pace with those who know ‘what it’s about’. For more info call on 0151 2263406 or email: danielle@changingclubmoor.org.uk

LINE DANCING Tuesday afternoons, 12.45 to 2.45. Small friendly class £3 including tea and biscuits. Come and join us for a very enjoyable couple of hours. St. Marks Church Hall, Hartsbourne Avenue, L25 2SB - easily accessible on bus routes 79, 14 via Childwall Valley Road (Sylvia: 0151 722 6653)

LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB

DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER

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.

Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome.

LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK/COUNTRY DANCE CLUB

DEYSBROOK YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Meet every Friday 11.00 to 12.30 (except Bank Holidays) at the Deysbrook Village Centre, Deysbrook Way, Liverpool 12. There is a range of activities - creative as well as fun; occasional trips; enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All are welcome.

EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall. Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our happy friendly Club. Either a player or a beginner - all are welcome. Just come along or contact Norma Williams (0151 727 6438)

ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP Is seeking new volunteers to assist with awareness/fundraising events. Please contact Mike Birch - mikebirch@blueyonder.co.uk for further information about the work of the Support Group.

EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack System focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance. Suitable for all abilities and a great way to improve fitness, balance and mobility. Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm, All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU; Thursdays, 7-9pm, TA Centre (opposite Tesco’s), Mather Ave, L18 6HF. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192

FRIENDS OF GARSTON LIBRARY AUTUMN EVENTS: “GARSTON READS” All events begin at 6:30 and are at the Enterprise South Liverpool Academy, Horrocks Avenue, near Liverpool South Parkway station; bus routes 82, 86, 86a. THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER: Writing our History Local author Mike Axworthy will give advice on bringing local history alive using various sources. THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER: Celebrating Poetry Various local poets will talk about writing poetry and read to you from their own work. There will be a chance for a few people to read their own poem. If you would like to be considered, please email your poem to “friends-of-garston-library@hotmail.co.uk”. Please put “poetry” in the subject and don’t forget to include your contact details

HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENT AND CARER SUPPORT GROUP: “Someone to talk to - who knows what it’s like because they’ve been there too.” We meet up - on the first Friday of every month to support each other. Next meeting is 1:30pm 4:30pm-ish at “The Brink”, 15 - 21 Parr Street, Liverpool L1 4JN. Further info please contact Mike McGovern on mikemcgovern54@aol.com; look online at www.headandneckcancer.co.uk; or speak to Sally or Lesley at the Aintree University Hospital Clinic on 0151 529 5256

INDOOR TABLE SALE Court Hey Methodist Church, Roby Road, L14 3NU. Saturday, 30th November. Doors open for the buyers at 10am. Refreshments available, 30p entrance, £7 per table. For more information, call Joan (07984 894597).

LADIES 50+ KEEP FIT Woolton ladies 50+ keep fit sessions qualified K.F.A.teacher; Linksview, 102 Vale Rd on Monday; 7-30pm-830pm. £2.00 per session all welcome (0151 475 0542)

LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP The group meet on Wednesdays 11am-12.30pm 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.

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 Hut, Gorsedale Rd, off Dovedale Rd L18 5EP: (0151) 427 1907

LONG LANE CHURCH (off Mill Lane, Wavertree) - CROCHET AND KNITTING. Come and learn or if you are expert then help others. Every Tuesday, 11am until 1pm. 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.

M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at LINKSIDE,VALE RD., WOOLTON on TUESDAY afternoons from 2.00 till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome.

NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY LIVERPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Our next public meeting will be held on Thursday, 26th September, 2013 at 2pm in the Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP. The speaker will be Katie Hall, the Regional Development Manager for the National Osteoporosis Society. There is an entrance fee of £2.50 for non-members of the group. For further information please contact Carolyn on 0151 722 0726.

NSPCC CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING The Woolton NSPCC Committee are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning on Wednesday 27th November at Liverpool Cricket Club, Aigburth, from 10.30am-12.30pm. Tickets are £5 for tea/coffee and cakes and the opportunity to buy Christmas goods. All profits to the Hargreaves Centre in Liverpool. Further details from Jane -07703 833098

OVER 40’S EVENING Newly refurbished The Quarry (formerly British Legion), Allerton Road, Woolton: every Wednesday evening over 40`s compere, artiste, bingo, play your cards right, find the joker (all money games) Music and Dancing. Everyone welcome - come along and make new friends 8pm11.30 pm.

OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS AND LINE DANCING CLASS Aigburth Community Church Hall, Dundonald Road, L17 0AE. £3 per class, pay as you go. Come and join in a gentle Keep Fit class, suitable for ages 50+, every Tuesday, 9.3010.30am. Standing and chair-based exercises to help improve fitness, strength and flexibility to music. Line Dancing class (simple dance routines) suitable for beginners, every Friday 1.30-2.30pm. For more information please contact Amy on 07507 015227 or amy_sand1@hotmail.com

PARKINSON’S UK Join us Your Local Group of Parkinson’s UK. Meets regularly at Elm Hall Church Hall, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool 18. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm Tel: 733 1327. Change attitudes. Find a cure, Join us.

PREFAB IN BELLE VALE? Did you or someone you know live in a Prefab in Belle -Vale? Maybe you never lived in a prefab but are interested in local history. If so you are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings at Lee Valley Millennium centre Childwall Valley Road from 7o’clock until 9 o’clock on the last Thursday in the month. Meet up with old friends and - -neighbours, share - photographs and maps. For more info see website www.bellevaleprefabs.com or telephone 07570 832294. We also have a page on facebook. Admission is free, tea and coffee is served and we have a monthly raffle. - All welcome continued on opposite page

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Dear Editor I am writing to call on Link readers to ask if they can help Marie Curie Cancer Care with our Liverpool One Christmas street collection on Friday 13th December. We’re looking for people to spare an hour or two to collect … perhaps you can gather friends, family or work colleagues to get in to the festive spirit and support a good cause. We’re also on the lookout for local choirs who could spare some time to sing some festive tunes, helping our wonderful collectors and supporters get right in to the Christmas spirit! If you can help, I would love to hear from you, please call Colette Byrne on 0151 801 1405 or Email: mailto:colette.byrne@mariecurie.org.uk Thank you in anticipation for your support! Colette Byrne Marie Curie Community Fundraiser Merseyside

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GUNPOWDER, TREASON AND PLOT By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society It was 1605 and all England was agog with news of the plot t o b l o w u p Parliament, King James I and his Lords and MPs. Revenge was swift and Guy Fawkes and his fellow Catholic plotters were executed in the most barbaric manner – hung, drawn and quartered. This meant they were hanged and, while, still alive, chopped up and their heads and body parts displayed on pikes as a warning to others. All had actively planned the horrific deaths of the Protestant king in an act of outrageous terrorism. It was only through the vigi-

lance of the authorities that Fawkes was spotted before he could light the fuse to ignite the pile of gunpowder-filled barrels under Westminster . This is why we still celebrate the foiling of the plot on 5 November every year by burning and effigy of Guy Fawkes. In 1605 the area that is now south Liverpool was very different from today. It was still partly ancient forest that was gradually being cleared to make way for farmland. Tiny Liverpool ’s seven streets were dominated by an ancient castle. A track led through the trees south to Speke Hall. Just one building is said to have stood along

the way – and still stands – the Ancient Chapel of Toxteth. Visitors to Speke Hall are always fascinated by the priests’hiding places. In 1605 the Hall was occupied by a Catholic family, the Norrises. As followers of the old faith, they had to pay fines for not attending Church of England services. These fines accelerated the financial decline of the Norris family. Thomas Norris inherited the Hall in 1651 and was the first Protestant head of the family, However, he was a Royalist and was on the losing side in the Civil Wa r w h e n p u r i t a n R o u n d h e a d s (Republicans) fought

Cavalier dandies (Royalists). The Norris estates were confiscated and not regained until Charles II – the Merry Monarch – was restored to the throne amid national rejoicing after the miserable years of the Commonwealth (Republic) when even dancing was banned. • Experience a real court building from the days of the Gunpowder Plot at West Derby C o u r t h o u s e , We s t Derby Village , open 2 pm to 4 pm every Sunday April to October (not Easter) and 10 am to 2 pm on Village Market days, first Saturday of the month (not January).

Liverpool Mutual Homes provides sheltered retirement accommodation for residents aged 55 years or over in each of our 17 purpose built schemes located across Liverpool. Our schemes benefit from extensive mature gardens, quality fixtures and fittings and have an ongoing programme of fitting new level access bathroom facilities and modern designer kitchens in progress. If you think that LMH Sheltered Housing could be for you, why not pay us a visit and see the services and facilities we offer? To make arrangements please call any of the schemes listed. Further information is available online at www.liverpoolmutualhomes.org Scheme Name Alderwood Lodge Appledore Court Carnarvon Court Devon Court Dingle Grange Flaxman Court Handel Court Kilrea Lodge Mazenod Court Meadow Court Parkhill Court Pine Lodge Portland Gardens Shallcross Court Telford Court Thomas Winder Court White Oak Lodge

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REFORMED ALLERTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY RADS (REFORMED ALLERTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY) Presents: “A Touch of Danger” a thriller by Francis Durbridge at Allerton United Reformed Church hall (Corner Mather Avenue/Booker Ave) L18 7HD. From Wed 13th Nov 2013 to Sat 16th Nov 2013. Tickets on the door - £6 adults, £5 concessions, £3 children. Free programme and refreshments. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 curtain up. www.allertonrads.co.uk

ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Classes are held in Oakvale United Reform Church, Broadgreen Road each Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.15 for beginners and 8.30 to 9.50 for more experienced dancers. Individuals, couples or groups are all welcome, all you need to supply is a pair of soft, flat shoes. Classes start on September 11th and the first three weeks are free taster sessions. For info telephone Rosemary on (0151) 281 0317 or visit our website www.rscdsliverpool.org.uk

SOUTH LIVERPOOL SEA CADETS Adult Volunteers wanted (18+). We meet at the Aigburth TA barracks every Tuesday & Thursday (7pm-9.30pm) and urgently need additional adult volunteers to help with our Sea Cadets. Ideally you will have experience of water-borne activities (Canoeing, Kayaking or Sailing) or have a naval background. Please join us for a fun and rewarding experience. Local contact Gary 07803 850720 or Ian 07752 331917.

Address 2 East Mains, Speke L24 Dymchurch Road, Speke L24 Carnarvon Road, Walton L9 Tynmouth Close, Anfield L5 Dingle Brow, Beloe Street L8 Botanic Grove, Edge Lane L7 Lodge Lane, Liverpool L8 Kilrea Close, West Derby L11 Addison Way, Holy Cross L3 Out Lane, Woolton L25 Parkhill Road, Liverpool L8 Crain Close, Walton L4 Walsh Close, Vauxhall L5 Breckfield Rd South, Liverpool L6 Harbord Street, Liverpool L7 Great Mersey Street, Liverpool L5 Beechwood Road, Liverpool L19

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)

Thursday (6.30 to 7.30pm) and Saturday (9.00 am to 10.00 am), led by fully qualified Run England leaders. It is suitable for complete beginners and more experienced runners (minimum age 16). Thanks to support from Sport England, the ‘Florrie’ is able to offer free sessions for 6 weeks to new members joining the group. For further details contact The Florrie on 0151 728 2323.

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SUDLEY HOUSE L18 Free entry. Open daily 10am-5pm. Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk Telephone 0151 478 4178

TABLE SALE Sudley Area Residents’ Association holds a Table Sale on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except December) at 10 am at SARA Hall, Rundle Road, Aigburth. For table bookings (£7) phone 0151 726 0805

TEA DANCE A chance to try out moves in Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing. Tuition takes place on Monday afternoons 1.30 to 3.30pm at Woolton Conservative Club, Grange Lane, Gateacre Village, L25. Cost £3. Call Colin 07826 310779

THE FLORENCE INSTITUTE RUNNING GROUP Anyone looking to keep fit and healthy will get a warm welcome from the group, which meets at The Florence Institute in Dingle. As well as providing improved fitness, the weekly sessions also offer the support and social aspect of running in a group. The weekly sessions are held every

THE LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB We are a club catering for all ages and all levels of French for all nationalities, including French who want to meet up for a natter, and have been running for about four years. It’s all very relaxed; membership is free and there is no charge for attending. We converse at all levels at the club from beginners to advanced and native speakers. From 15 May onwards, meetings take place every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8pm at Costa, St Paul’s Square, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 9SJ (the same venue we used to occupy when it was called “The Café Tea Brew Bar”).

THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP Informal meetings are held on the last Wednesday in the month (except December) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For more details call 0151 726 8934

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THE SHOWSTOPPERS CLUB Are looking for new lady members. Fancy adding a bit of sparkle to your week? Then why not try a fun hour of glitzy burlesque style routines to help keep fit the glamorous way? Sessions are held every Tues, 7-8pm at Lowlands, 13 Hayman’s Green, West Derby, L12 7JG. £4 drop-in class. Ladies of all shapes, sizes and abilities welcome, no dance experience required. Contact Victoria on 07512 976705; vicshowstoppers@gmail.com

TICKET TO READ :Woolton’s Community Library, Ticket to Read, is based at three venues in Woolton Village. This is a free service to borrowers, so do come and browse. Donations of money and books are always welcomed: Mondays: 4pm to 6pm at The Victoria pub (Quarry Street) Mondays: 1.30pm to 4.30pm & Wednesdays 12noon to 3pm at The Simon Peter Centre (Church Road) Thursdays: 1pm to 3pm at Linksview Tower (Vale Road)

WILLS & POWERS OF ATTORNEY Do you need a speaker for your group? If so then please contact Gaynor Lanceley, solicitor, at Paul Crowley & Co (West Derby) on 226 2020.

YOGA Huyton Gateway, 115 Rupert Rd, Huyton, L36 9TE. A relaxed and friendly Hatha Yoga class taught by Frank Perry. A great way to improve muscle tone & balance and reduce stress. Beginners welcome. Every Monday 11.15am-12.15pm and every Thursday 6pm-7pm. £3.00 per class.

YOGA CLASSES Start back on Monday 9th September, at Garston Park Church Hall, Island Road, 1012 and 7-9. All welcome. Relaxation, postures and some meditation. Ring June for more information - (0151) 486 3874

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ALDER FC A SOLID START by Peter Harrison The first team have made a solid start to the season and are growing in confidence. After an opening 22 draw with Old Xavs and a defeat against Alumini, strong wins against Wood Street, Lucas Sports and a 22 draw against league leaders Collegiate have seen them push into the top six. Antony Barnes and Timmy Naylor netted hat tricks against Wood Street with Terry Tynan and Sebby scoring the allimportant goals against Collegiate. At the time of writing Alder face a stiff Challenge Cup second round fixture against West Cheshire League first division challengers South Liverpool- a fixture I am sure my fellow columnist Jim Stanway will cover in

next month’s issue. The second team, under Mark Maddison and Gracey’s stewardship, have also made a promising start with a 5-0 victory over Quarry Bank, with Shaun Davis netting a hat trick, and a 3-3 draw with Walton with Sam Parry and Ben Pratt on the score sheet. However, a disappointing 4-2 exit in the Junior Cup to Old Bootleians was cemented in the middle. Finally, the third team have only played two league games in the I-Zingari Combination league due to a cancelled fixture. A great 3-2 victory against Liobians with Phil King and Connor Savage amongst the goals, was followed up with a depleted ten man team losing 3-1 to BRNESC.

NEW BOSS AT THE HELM AT STONEYCROFT FC by Mick Titherington Stoneycroft have unveiled their new boss, naming Ross Kirkpatrick as the man to take over from John Leary who stood down four weeks ago.

were delighted that he agreed to take charge of the Maiden Lane based outfit. They will be hoping that he brings a fresh outlook to the club and is able to improve on current results.

It is the thirty-four year old’s first managerial appointment and he comes with a wealth of playing experience at a high level. Forced to give up playing because of an injury, Ross was anxious to stay in the game and the club

Ross met with the players before the recent Roma game, in which they went down to the only goal of the game, but Ross was pleased with what he saw and is looking forward to getting down to work with the play-

ers. The club now has a three week break from playing due to representative and cup games and Ross will be using that time to get to know and assess the current playing strength as he prepares for the next competitive match in November. The Croft’s chairman, Kenny Morrison, expressed his delight at securing Ross’s

services and declared it was a “fresh start” for the club. “We believe this is a tremendous appointment and Ross’s enthusiasm and know-how will bring a fresh approach that will, hopefully, take the club forward to a higher stage. We welcome the fact that he has chosen to commence his managerial career with us and hope he has a long and

successful relationship with the club”. When the League fixtures do resume they will provide a tough test for the new man as they are against top of the table sides and Kirkpatrick will be looking for a suitable response from his players to rise to the challenge and add to the club’s points tally.

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by Jim Stanway Three successive league wins for South Liverpool FC in the first division of the West Cheshire League have kept the team in contention for the league title as all their fellow contenders have dropped points during the last four weeks. A 3-1 win at home to Christleton was much more comfortable than the scoreline suggests after Cameron Dalton, the

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