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PARK PARADES by Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

The elderly couple hired a horse-drawn trap for a drive around Newsham Park to enjoy the fresh air and scenery. At noon Mr and Mrs Campion, of 91 Heyworth Street, Everton, settled into their seats and set off at a pleasant canter along the drive. Suddenly things went horribly wrong. As the Liverpool Echo reported on 16 September 1889: “One of the wheels came off and the young man who was driving unaccountably released his hold of the reins. “The horse started off and carried on furiously down the road, precipitating the occupants of the conveyance to the ground. The elderly lady was badly hurt. The horse was ultimately secured in front of the Seaman’s Orphanage.” Newsham Park opened as public space in 1868 – it had originally been the private estate of Newsham House that still stands overlooking the rolling acres. Four fountains once graced the park. One, seen on a 1907

postcard, featured horses’ heads spouting water. For more than 200 years the land was owned by the Chorleys of Chorley who lost it after supporting Bonnie

Prince Charlie. The Crown sold the land to the Molyneux family, distant kinsmen of the Molyneuxs of Croxteth Hall. Thomas Molyneux built Newsham House. I have many fond memories of the park including firework displays, walking to work across snow-covered fields when the roads were impassable and having X-rays at the hospital in the 1960s. News items give a fascinating insight into Newsham Park’s Victorian heyday. The Liverpool Mercury reported in July 1880 that five-year-old Mary Holder gathered some buttercups, ate them and died later from irritant poisoning. In July 1884 two little girls, Ellen Bird and Elizabeth Ward, appeared before magistrates for

breaking branches off plants and trees. They had been warned by the park keepers who told the court that during the school holidays plants were greatly damaged by children. Both girls were each fined 2s 6d (12.5p) plus costs and ordered to pay 2s 6d damages. In October 1896, 18-year-old Thomas Watson travelled to the park from his home in Prescot to enjoy a Saturday game of football. A heavy thunderstorm broke out and he was killed by a flash of lightning. His clothes were torn to shreds. • Join the West Derby Society at the West Derby Courthouse (built 1586) in the Village - open 2 pm to 4 pm every Sunday, April to October.

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

Although we can show our appreciation of dear old dad any day of the year, it’s nice to know that there’s a special day devoted to dads everywhere. In many countries around the world, including Britain, America, Canada and much of Asia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June, which this year falls on Sunday 17th June. Like many other formal celebration days, “Father’s Day”, as we now know it, was started in the United States, when a lady named Sonora Smart Dodd was so touched by a Mother’s Day sermon she heard in 1909 that she decided to dedicate a special day to her own dad, William. The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19th 1910,

William’s birthday, and such a good idea was bound to catch on as people around the world wished to honour the devotion and love of their own fathers. So make 17th June really special for you and your dad! Whether it’s a card, present, or just some time spent together, have a lovely day. If you find yourself stuck for gift ideas, why not have a look here in The LINK. You may want to treat Dad to a lovely meal at one of the restaurants advertised or he may enjoy a great day out on a wonderful steam train journey through the countryside. See advert below. Have a great Father’s Day and best wishes to dads everywhere from all of us at The LINK. Pictured right: David Fisher and his great granddaughter Matilda.

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St Mary’s Diamond Jubilee St Mary’s Church, West Derby, Saturday June 2nd 2012: We are planning to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee & the Olympics with a Fair and Fun Olympics for all the family.

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with either the under 12’s or under 13’s teams was gathering round to witness one of the greatest sights in rugby, or in all sports in my opinion. The leader of the legendary Haka stepped up, and started the famous battle cry of the Haka, in the native New Zealand Maori language. None of us on the sidelines could understand what they were saying, but just to witness it was a brilliant experience. With the breathtaking performance of New Zealand’s Haka finished, we got started with what would be a brilliant hour and a half of rugby. The first team to play IF YOU WANT TO KEEP against New Zealand were FIT, LET’S DANCE! of the Sefton under 13’s, New Term STARTING NOW seven who performed excellently, W Adult Salsa & keeping a clean sheet whilst NE Merengue Classes scoring a few tries as well. Monday, Next up was a mixed team of Wednesday, under 12’s and 13’s, including Thursday, Friday W myself. It was a fantastic game NE Adult Beginners & Intermediate of rugby to take part in and a Street Dance starting now great experience for me to be W able to play against a team W NE Zumba Fitness NE Strictly Tuesday A chance to learn Starting Now whose reputation for rugby is different dances as seen Tuesday 6.30-7.30 second to none. Come and join us for the on ‘Strictly Come fun latin-inspired fitness Dancing’ i.e. American The fact that New Zealand craze, to help lose those Smooth, Charleston, Tap, only had 8 players, all of whom pounds, improve health International Rock ‘n’ and make new friends Roll, Argentine Tango, etc had played some very good For further details on these rugby and worked very hard, classes contact Sue or John meant we had to have a 15 27 DERBY LANE, OLD SWAN minute break from the games. TEL: 0151 228 4586 During this period, a few of us Licensed Bar www.martinsdancecentre.co.uk had a chat with the New Email: john@martinsdancecentre.co.uk Zealand players and coaches.

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They were very friendly and told us a lot about their culture, which we all found very interesting, and I feel we all made some new friends, who we will hopefully see again one day. There were a few games to play after our talk with the New Zealand players. As in the previous matches, the rugby was excellent and all players were working very hard. Talking about hard, I’d like to thank the largest of the New Zealander for dump-tackling me so hard that I couldn’t move for five minutes! Fortunately, this was right at the end of the last match. After all the rugby, we all sat down, tired from all the hard work. But we couldn’t have let a brilliant side like New Zealand leave without a quick photo session and in a few years we’ll look back on it and remember a glorious Thursday evening of rugby.

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Upstairs & Downstairs Family Quiz Saturday 2nd June until Sunday 10th June 2012 Upstairs & Downstairs Family Quiz, 10.30am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm) Solve the clues to the crossword to find the mystery word associated with the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations and discover what also happened 60 years ago in 1952. All correct entries will enter

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THE CAT AND THE FOX!

LINK reader Christine, who lives in Woolton, contacted us recently with a great story involving her friend Judith Apter’s cat Ollie, which is especially topical following the recent Channel Four series about urban foxes.

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Judith, who also lives in Woolton. takes up the story: “My neighbour Keith Dolphin spotted Ollie in his garden at about 7.45am. Ollie had cornered a fox under Keith’s garden table. The fox was terrified and eventually bolted with Ollie in hot pursuit. He then chased the fox Grand National Style over several garden fences before the poor thing got away. Keith was so quick to manage to photograph it! We were amazed that Ollie was so brave (he can be pretty fearless but he’s a big dope at home!) and I’m not sure what he would

have done if he had caught up with it! I have since told Ollie that fox-hunting is banned in this country but I’m not sure he was listening!”. Thanks for contacting us, Christine, and thanks for the great story and photo, Judith. We at the LINK really loved this story and please keep ‘em coming, readers!

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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

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ART & CRAFT FAIRS The Old Police Station, Lark Lane. 4th Saturday of each month (March to November and the 2nd Saturday in December) the same day as the Farmers’ Market 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.www.calidadevents.co.uk

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@brought onhall.com

CHRIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING 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

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ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Liverpool Eczema Support Group will be held on Tuesday, 15 May at 6.00 pm in Picton Neighbourhood Health Centre, Earle Road, L7 6HD. Please contact Mike Birch mikebirch@blueyonder.co. uk for further information.

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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LIVERPOOL CLUB FOR HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE The Coffee Morning held for people with some hearing loss in the family resource room 2nd floor MSDP building Queens Drive L.Pool 13 has been amended to every third Tues in the month. - The next Coffee Morning will be Tues 17th April then every third Tues each month until further notice. - Communication is via normal speech. Apologies to all concerned. Mary - tel: 01515491928

LIVERPOOL FARMERS MARKETS Second Saturday of each month. WOOLTON VILLAGE 9am-2pm Fourth Saturday of each month LARK LANE 9am-2pm. WEST DERBY Saturday 2nd June

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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Which Grammy Award winning disco diva (“I Feel Love”, “Hot Stuff”, “Bad Girls”) died on 17 May 2012? 2. Who had a No.1 single in 1988 with a cover version of the Beatles song “She’s Leaving Home”? (a) Billy Bragg (b) Billy Paul (c) Billy Preston? 3. Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook are members of which band? (a) Squeeze (b) Travis (c) Whitesnake? 4. The Cropredy Festival is an annual event organised by which well-known folk band? 5. Which late 60’s/early 70’s U.S. band consisted of Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Maureen Tucker? 6. Which Liverpool-born singer was the first British female singer to have a No.1 single (1953: “How Much is that Doggie in the Window”)? 7. Which band had 70’s chart hits with “Car Wash”, “Wishing on a Star” and “Love Don’t Live Here Any More”? (a) The Commodores (b) Rose Royce (c) The Temptations? 8. Johnny Marr was the lead guitarist with which 80’s band? (a) The Charlatans (b) The Smiths (c) The Stone Roses? 9. Which legendary guitarist is nicknamed “Shakey”? (a) Jimmy Page (b) Frank Zappa or (c) Neil Young? 10. Which band released the 2007 album “Favourite Worst Nightmare”? (a) Arctic Monkeys (b) Gorillaz (c) The Libertines?

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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

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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

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

TUEBROOK THERAPY DAY Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU, Saturday 12 May and then every

DOWN: 1. Leon Osman 2. Indira 3. Lad 4. Idea 5. PA 6. UN 7. Tu 8. Vera 14. Royal 15. Tap 16. Erics 17. Tsars 19. BMA 22. Ill 23. HM 26. Yolk 28. Goa 30. Ado 32. Dr second Saturday of the month thereafter 11 - 4.30. Holisitic Therapies, Readings and Retail. Admission £1. Therapies £10. Readings and Hopi Ear £15 Refreshments available. 07713 398993

ZOË’S ANNUAL SUMMER FAIR Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice is holding its Annual SUMMER FAIR on Sunday 24th June 2012, 1 - 4pm at Broughton Hall High School (next door to Zoë’s Place) There is sure to be lots of fun including crafts, stalls, tombola, Kite Flying, face painting, clown, D.J., refreshments and much much more. So come along and join in the fun!!! Stall fee £20.00 If you are interested in having a stall could you please contact me as places are now limited!!..... Thank you. Anne-Marie Washington 0151 2280353 Email: annemarie@zoes-place.org.uk

ACROSS 1. Location of Liverpool’s main rail station (4,6) 9. “We —- Family”: 1979 hit single by Sister Sledge (3) 10. “Fred ——-‘s Circus” (5) 11. 1980’s TV series: “Teenage Mutant ——- Turtles” (5) 14. French word meaning “and” (2) 15. – Lewis: author (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) (1,1) 16. Not down! (2) 17. Separate into different categories, etc. (4) 19. Retribution (7) 21. Saint or street (abbrev.) (2) 23. Tool used to chop trees, etc. (3) 24. Cynthia (abbrev.) (3) 25. “—— of the d’Urbervilles”: novel by Thomas Hardy (4) 27. Old insurance company: Guardian Royal Exchange (1,1,1) 29. Live (5) 31. Automobile Association (1,1) 32. Confirms (8) 35. Spanish word for “sky” (5)

DOWN 1. County town of Lancashire (9) 2. “Royal ——”: famous Mersey ferry boat (4) 3. “—- at Work”: Aussie band who had 1982 hit single “Down Under” (3) 4. Name by which the 60’s cartoon character Top Cat was known to his friends (1,1) 5. Lift (5) 6. American hospital TV drama series (1,1) 7. Kinetic, nuclear & thermal are all examples of ———- (7) 8. District of North London, home of a Premiership football team (9) 12. “———— Park”: 1993 Spielberg film starring Richard Attenborough (8) 13. Top of triangle, cone, etc. (4) 18. On one occasion (4) 20. “Fruit and —-” (3) 22. Second largest U.S. state: capital Austin (5) 26. Take exam or take a seat (3) 28. Implement attached to fishing rod, used to wind line up (4) 30. “—- Friday”: Chris Evans TV show 1996-2000 (1,1,1) 33. That is (1,1) 34. “Just – Stories”: one of Kipling’s best-known works (2)

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Pop Quiz 1. Bob Dylan 2. Velvet Underground 3. Sad Café 4. Steely Dan & The Doobie Brothers 5. This Is The Life 6. Kanye West 7. Spain 8. Trumpet 9. Travis 10. George Michael Competition winners LILLY LINK Mrs M Games L16. Mr N Coyle L12 SUDOKU Mr A McKerrell L25. Mrs B Elliott L17

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ALDER FC First Team Promotion by Peter Harrison In a great end to the season the first team have been promoted to the first divison of the Liverpool County Premier League following their 2-0 win against Collegiate OB Reserves. Tom Mangan and Peter Jones were the marksmen who saw the team through. Congratulations must also go to the under-11side who play on a Sunday in the Belle Vale League, as they won the David Berry Cup with a 3-2 victory against Melwood Mags. In a great game the match was clinched when Jack Naylor scored a great free-kick in the dying minute, this complemented two great goals from James Bradshaw. The ladies team are looking for players next season - they play on a Sunday afternoon. Any players interested in joining the squad should contact Alan Gleave by email: alan.gleave@btinternet.com Next month will see my write-up of the Sunday Vets Umbro Cup Final - good luck to all players and spectators for the 27th May.

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by Jim Stanway South Liverpool FC’s move to the West Cheshire League has proved successful with the first team comfortably winning the third division title after defeating their only serious rivals, Helsby, 2-1 in a tense encounter on 21 April. A tremendous goal by Gary Pollard achieved the vital win, allowing the team to relax with successive 4-0 wins over Mersey Royal and Chester Nomads to win the title by nine points. This was South’s fifteenth successive away win, completing a 100% away record which is a club record dating back to 1935. The club’s reserve team won the I-Zingari Combination second division title by a whopping 15 points after their main rivals Real Stadium dropped a succession of points at the end of the season. A 1-1 draw with Real

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Stadium saw the team drop points for only the second time all season, the equaliser being leading scorer Mitchell McNally’s 29th of the season. The club now hope to move the reserve team into the third division of the West Cheshire League next season, subject to league approval. South’s youth team finished a very creditable third in the West Cheshire League youth division, despite all the players being under 17, and reached the final of the league cup, losing 1-0 to league champions Lower Breck

Boys in the final at Prescot Cables FC. The pick of South’s junior teams was undoubtedly the under 14s who, under Phil Briscombe, achieved a league and cup double in the Belle Vale Junior League, defeating runners-up Bootle on penalties in the league cup final after a breathless 4-4 draw. The under 11s, under Steve Jones, were on the receiving end of a league and cup double to Netherley Wood Lane Legion, losing the cup final 3-2 after extra time.

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STONEYCROFT GO UP - BUT NOT AS CHAMPIONS! by Mick Titherington Stoneycroft finished their campaign with a comfortable win over a spirited Alumni side which meant they topped the table and assured themselves of playing Premiership football next season but whether they stayed there and went up as champions was no longer in their hands. Having completed their fixtures and with the two clubs below them capable of overtaking them should either win all of their remaining fixtures this was a real nail-biter for the Stoneycroft team that had led the division for most of the campaign. The two teams, however, had to play each other and a draw would mean the championship going to Stoneycroft. Alas, this crucial fixture saw West Everton Xavs run out 4-1 winners over Liverpool North to pip the unlucky Crofters to the title by two points. Stoneycroft were left to rue the draws against Waterloo GSOB and Leyfield towards the latter end of the season as they were games in which they had enough chances to win three or four games. However, these are the ‘what ifs?’ and ‘if onlys?’ that every team ponders after a hard fought season. Although missing out on top spot the Stoneycroft management and players can be nothing but pleased with themselves as they return to the Premiership after one season in the lower division and this time they look better equipped to deal with the pressures that come with playing at the top level. Success has come at a price, though, with a long list of serious injuries to cope with. Most teams would have crumbled with the loss of such star names but credit to those who deputised and contributed to the promotion push. We wish Eddie Baker, Steve Dowd and Carl Donohue who all sustained breaks to leg, cheekbone and foot respectively full and speedy recoveries and hope they will be able to resume their places in the Stoneycroft line up in the near future. Overall assessment? A great manager, a great set of lads and a great season! Good luck in 2012/13!!

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