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HOUSE OF SECRETS by Stephen Guy, West Derby Society Some people regarded the wealthy man as a murderer and the old house his family abandoned a monument to his cruelty. Bellefield on Sandforth Road was the home of the notorious shipowner Sir Edward Bates, known as Bully Bates because of his domineering character. He was one of the infamous Coffin Ship owners unmasked by shipping reformer Samuel Plimsoll.

Bates was among unscrupulous proprietors who sent old, overloaded ships to almost certain doom then put in inflated insurance claims when they sank. In 1874 three of his ships – the Tethys, Melbourne and Nora Graeme – went down with the loss of 87 lives. Plimsoll named Bates in the House of Commons but the shipowner denied the allegations. Plimsoll fought a long, hard

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battle to outlaw the Coffin Ships, resulting in the famous Plimsoll Line marked on ships’ hulls to show they are not overloaded. The law still applies today. Bellefield, built about 1820, was bought by Yorkshireman Bates in 1871 as his Liverpool home at the height of the Coffin Ships scandal. Who knows what secret plans were hatched under its roof? Bates also got up the noses of local people over a new carriage drive to his house leading through a gate into private Sandfield Park. However, he did not tell the park authorities about his plans. Bates was informed that if he used the gates he must pay charges to help with the upkeep of the park’s roads. He refused and the drive and gates, which had cost a great deal of money, were not used. The Cheshire Lines railway was cut through the park and this is thought to be one reason the Bates family abandoned the house in 1886. They did not sell it and the property stood empty for more than 40 years. It is pictured about 1924 with broken win-

dows and missing slates. By this time the owner was Bully Bates’ great-grandson, Sir Percy Bates of Cunard – it was used as a sports club for employees. Bellefield was pulled down in the early 1930s for housing. Some of the land was used as Everton’s training ground for many years before being sold

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Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section FREE - email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk FEBRUARY EVENTS GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Have a meeting on Thursday February 14th when the demonstrator will be Liz Broad from Formby with her title “A Floral Dance”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, Olivedale Road L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, the AGM will take place at 7.45 with the demonstration starting at 8.00pm. Visitors are very welcome at the meetings for a fee of £4.00.

‘HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF WAVERTREE HIGH STREET’ A sponsored heritage walk in support of Assess Education. Saturday 9th March 2013, starting at 11.30 a.m. Assess Education at the former Wavertree Technical Institute, 260 Picton Road Liverpool 15, concluding with a family buffet at 1.00 p.m. at the Coffee House, Church Road. £10 for adults including buffet - FREE for children under 12 although individual sponsorship would be much appreciated. There will be a prize for the best historical costume. For further details and sponsorship forms please contact Robert or Phil at Assess Education. Email heritage.assesseducation@hotmail.co.uk or info@assesseducation.co.uk. Tel : 0151 735 0036 www.assesseducation.co.uk Names and numbers in advance would be much appreciated.

LARK LANE RECORD CD and Film Fair 17th Feb 2013 10am-4pm At the Old Police Station, Lark Lane, Aigburth Liverpool, L17. Rock & Pop, Punk, New Wave, Indie, Easy Listening, Soul, RnB, Reggae, Funk, Disco, Jazz, Swing, Country, Blues. New Traders Always Welcome. £12 per Table, Telephone 07800 708 036. 50p Admission

LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY Wednesday, 20th. February 2013: lecture - “THE MAGIC OF VERMEER” by Eveline Eaton. Meetings held at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Rd., Liverpool L19. Cost £5 but tea, coffee and parking are free. All welcome.

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THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK The Friends of Harthill and Calderstones Park will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 11th February 2013 for a talk by Jeff Clarke entitled “A Naturalist’s Year”. 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.

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TUEBROOK THERAPY DAY Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU. Saturday 9 February (11-4.30). Holisitic Therapies, Readings and Retail. Admission £1. Therapies £10. Readings and Hopi Ear £15 Refreshments available. 07713 398993

49TH LIVERPOOL BOYS BRIGADE AND GIRLS ASSOCIATION For boys & girls in school years 1 and above. Meet in St. Christopher’s Church Norris Green on Fridays (6pm for years 1-3, 7:15pm for years 46) and various locations for years 7+. Please check out our website for more details www.boysbrigade49.co.uk or contact Andy on 07779 477183 or bbliverpool49th@hotmail.co.u k

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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.

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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 23 March, 27 April, 25 May, 22 June, 27 July , 24 August , 21 September, 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.

BOXERCISE/JU JITSU/ BOXERCISE Boxercise is a workout using all the elements from boxing, i.e. circuit training, pad work, shadow boxing, aerobics, stomach work and core work, etc. You can burn up to 20 calories a minute and tone up every muscle group in the body. Beginners are welcome and they will work with myself before progressing onto more advanced movements. JU JITSU From my experience, Ju Jitsu is a cross between every other martial art as it contains moves from Judo, Karate, Kung Fu etc. From a selfdefence point of view, it ticks

all the boxes. Participants are taught blocking and striking techniques as well as ground work, throwing and locking techniques. Beginners are more than welcome. CLASS TIMES Monday 5.00-6.05pm: Kids Ju Jitsu, 6.15-7.30pm: Boxercise Wednesday 5.00-6.05pm: Kids Ju Jitsu, 6.15-7.45pm; Adult Ju Jitsu, 8-9pm: Boxercise Prices: Kids Ju Jitsu £3.50. Boxercise/Adult Ju Jitsu £5 St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road, L19 0NE. Please contact me for further details: Paul Coshott 07887 868872 or www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer.c om

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.

BROUGHTON HALL CENTRE Broughton Hall Centre, Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool L12 9HJ. The Centre for Day Courses, Training and Community Events 07980 187 888 email Barbara.Sinclair@broughtonhall.com

CAR BOOT SALE/CHRISTMAS FAIR St Mary’s Church, West Derby To be held on Saturday 1st December 9am - 2pm Pitches for cars £5. Grotto, Festive Stalls, Tombola. Raffles, and much more inside

CHRIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING in Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road Tuesdays 10am-12noon. - -Come along for a drink and simple snack - make new friends, or relax with old ones. Everybody welcome! - Ring Helen on 474 1444 for information. - - KNIT AND NATTER Can you knit or just fancy a natter? - We knit for babies born prematurely. - Come and join our Knit & Natter group which meets every Wednesday morning at Christ Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road 101130am. - Just come along! Ring Barbara on 226 2992 for info - CRAFTY COFFEE This group makes cards and is keen to explore and develop ideas and suggestions for other crafts! - All ages welcome and all skill levels - come along and share your skills and ideas! -Thursday mornings 10am-12noon at Christ Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road. Ring Helen on 474 1444 for info

COFFEE MORNING Each Wednesday between 10.00am to 11.30am. Young at Heart Club every Thursday afternoon between 2pm-4pm. Address: Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lower House Lane, L11 2SF. For information phone Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992.

CROXTETH PARK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details: www.cp-residentsassociation.co.uk

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.or g.uk

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PORT 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 BOWLING Come and have fun at our indoor bowling at St Luke’s Community Centre Princess Drive West Derby. Mondays at 2pm -3.30pm cost is £1.50 includes a cuppa and cake. Contact Lorraine Brown on: 228 9063 for details. Lunch Club 1-2 Seniors

INDOOR BOWLS Held every Tuesday between 12.30 and 2pm. Have fun, meet new friends and have some gentle exercise. £1.00 per session including refreshments. St Christopher’s Community Hall, Lorenzo Drive. Tel: Barbara on 226 2992.

KNIT AND NATTER Can you knit or just fancy a natter? We knit for babies born prematurely. Wednesday morning, term time in Leamington Primary School at 10am. RingHelen 474 4444 for info.

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LARK LANE RECORD CD and Film Fair 17th Feb 2013 10am-4pm At the Old Police Station, Lark Lane, Aigburth Liverpool, L17 Rock & Pop, Punk, New Wave, Indie, Easy Listening, Soul, RnB, Reggae, Funk, Disco, Jazz, Swing, Country, Blues. New Traders Always Welcome. £12 per Table, Telephone 07800708036 50p Admission

LITTLE STEPS Group for preschool children and their carers in Christ Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road Thursdays in term time 1-3pm. - No waiting list and no younger age limit. - Just come along - or ring Sue on 226 1774 for details

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.

PARENTS AND TODDLERS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am to 11.15am, during term time at Ebenezer Chapel. Corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Avenue. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and a friendly chat. Contact Mrs. D A Wright Tel. No. 0151 256 5880

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.

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LOWLANDS The West Derby Community Centre In partnership with the community since 1957. Modern facilities in an elegant Grade II-listed Victorian mansion built in 1846, recently restored and renovated to the highest standards at a cost of £1.2 million. Many activities and facilities for all, including: sport and leisure, self-defence classes, music and dance, women’s interest, local history, children, day schools, therapy sessions ... and much more. Ideal for: weddings, christenings and anniversaries, reunions, graduations and proms, birthdays, family parties, away days, conferences and seminars.

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SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS The meeting of the Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association takes place every second Tuesday of the month at Leamington Road School Dinner Centre (6.30 pm). For further details visit our website: www.scarisbrickresidents.info

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.

TEA DANCE St Luke’s West Derby, Princess Drive, West Derby Liverpool 14 Tel. 228 9063 Friday 2 to 3.30pm All welcome. Lunch Club 1-2 Seniors

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THE HUYTON POET At your event - A poet and a proper gent - Poetry, humour and a comedy tale - Book him by electronic mail: thehuytonpoet@gmail.com

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The Liverpool Hard of Hearing club’s Coffee Morning held each third Tuesday in the month has been cancelled until further notice. The Wednesday evening social club re-opens in the new year on Wed 16th Jan 2013.

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

Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool; 11 -4 o’clock each day; Monday 21 January to 3 February 2013; Threading Dreams Exhibition; Textiles and photographs from The Sreepur Village and rural Bangladesh; Sale of hand-made cards, hand woven silk scarves and other gifts. All proceeds to the 600 children and 150 destitute women who live at Sreepur.

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Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors welcomes Gaynor Lanceley New senior appointment for Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors has appointed Gaynor Lanceley as an Associate Solicitor, to lead the Private Client Department. She joins the company from Morecrofts where she was an Associate Solicitor, and comes with 15 years’ experience of Private Client matters. Gaynor specialises in Wills, Probate, Court of Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Tax Planning. She has an outstanding reputation of advising clients on legal matters relating to older people, and is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly. Gaynor Lanceley said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Paul Crowley & Co at such an exciting time for the firm. Over the last couple of years they have experienced significant growth and the Private Client department has an out-

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Which famous early 70’s No.1 contains the lyrics “But February made me shiver, with every paper I’d deliver”? 2. Alvin Lee was the lead guitarist in (a) Ten Years After (b) Nine Inch Nails or (c) Gang of Four? 3. What was Take That’s first No.1: was it (a) Pray (b) Relight My Fire or (c) Could It Be Magic? 4. Three artistes have had hit singles called “The Power of Love”: Jennifer Rush and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The third was (a) T.Rex (b) Huey Lewis and the News or (c) Dean Martin? 5. Which female singer had a chart hit with Nick Cave in 1995 (“Where the Wild Roses Grow”) and a chart hit with Robbie Williams in 2000 (“Kids”)? 6. Which Robbie Williams song includes the lyrics “Hell is gone and heaven’s here, there’s nothing left for you to fear”? 7. George Michael had a No.1 hit in February 1987 (“I Knew You Were Waiting For Me”) singing with which female singer? 8. By what name is Declan MacManus better known? 9. Which band consists of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe? 10. 3 February 1959 is known as “The Day the Music Died”. 3 rock’n’ roll stars were killed in a plane crash - Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and: (a) Little Richard (b) The Big Bopper or (c) Fats Domino?


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CROFT IN THE DRIVING SEAT AS FORDS ARE OVERRUN by Mick Titherington STONEYCROFT 5 FORD MOTORS 0 After last week’s result Croft supporters were anxious to see if form shown against Red Rum would continue into today’s home fixture against Ford Motors and it was a relief for them to see a bright start from the home side when a smart move resulted in Peers breaking clear of the Ford defence only to shoot wide. After the initial start things got a little sloppy with misplaced passes from both sides but on the 15th minute mark the game burst into life with the lethal duo of Foy and Peers once again combining for Peers to nip in before the advancing Ford keeper to steer a pinpoint cross from Foy into the net. Ford responded with determination and went close on a couple of occasions, one in particular took a perfectly timed tackle from Finnegan to deny the Ford attacker a shot when he had broken through the Croft defence. Then Flanagan squandered a good opportunity when he skyed the ball over the bar. Fords believed they were still in the game and posed occasional threats but in the main they were kept under control by a focused Stoneycroft side who were showing a renewed confidence following the Christmas/New Year break. Towards the end of the first half there was a flare-up involving a number of players following an over-enthusiastic late tackle by a Ford player on Finnegan which resulted in four bookings. The score remained 1-0 at half time. Williams replaced Dowd during the break and then within two minutes into the restart the ‘Croft had doubled their lead with old onetwo combination of Foy and Peers doing the thing they do best with Peers once again finishing off another slick move. Soon after, Foy went solo when he scored direct from a corner to make it three. With the home side well in control Peers sealed a perfect performance when he completed his hat-trick with twenty minutes to go. McGann, who had come on for Baker and had gone close on a number of occasions, added a fifth with a clinical finish to send the Croft supporters home happy and satisfied. STONEYCROFT: Donohue, Moss, Currie, Finnegan, Dowd (Williams), Kinney (Beckett), Carruthers, Flanagan, Foy, Peers, Baker (McGann). MAN OF THE MATCH: Carl Peers.

CROFT TURN ON THE STYLE IN CUP TRIUMPH by Mick Titherington RED RUM 0 STONEYCROFT 4 A scintillating performance from the Maiden Lane outfit saw them cruise through against League leaders, Red Rum, in this I-Zingari Premier Division Cup tie. In a start reminiscent of those often seen in the promotion winning season, with crisp accurate interchanges of passing, a pinpoint cross from the classy Franny Foy was met by the equally gifted Carl Peers, making his first appearance for the club this season, to head his team in

front after five minutes. For the rest of the half the Croft continued to impress and delight with some superb exciting football. One particular move involved six players in a breathtaking exhibition of one-touch football at speed, creating intricate patterns across the pitch and moving the ball from deep inside their own half and ending with Peers going close again. Although the Croft threatened much the score remained unchanged going into the break. The restart saw a fantastic move started by Liam Currie at centre back and involving a sweet exchange of

passes between Baker and Peers the product of which was a cross to the far post where it was met by Mike Kinney to smash into the net with a magnificent volley. The Croft, with their tails up, continued to press and Peers was only denied a second by an excellent recovering tackle by a Red Rum defender after he had found himself through with only the goalkeeper to beat. But with 22 minutes gone in the second half and following a short corner, Paul Carruthers found himself in the box to head home to make it three. Kev Moss finished off the scoring with a fine individual goal

with six minutes remaining to finish off a really polished performance and take his team into the next round. All of the Stoneycroft players turned in competent performances and some were absolutely outstanding. Mark Flanagan, in the central midfield role, controlled play with his excellent ball control and accurate passing to earn the man of the match award. Other high performers were Liam Currie and Paul Finnegan in central defence playing a major part in keeping a clean sheet. There is no doubt that the extremely talented Carl Peers will be a big boost and is likely to cause

opponents nightmares. With Franny Foy and Mike Kinney showing their class and Eddie Baker making steady progress as he returns to fitness, and with Paul Carruthers, Kev Moss, Steve Dowd, Simon Baker and goalkeeper Carl Donohue all turning in creditable displays, the day was one to saviour for the club and its supporters. STONEYCROFT: Carl Donohue, Kev Moss, Steve Dowd, Liam Currie, Paul Finnegan, Eddie Baker, Paul Carruthers, Mark Flanagan, Franny Foy, Carl Peers, Mike Kinney. Subs; Simon Baker, John Leary.


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