Issue 128 – February 2017
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DRESSING THE PART By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
MANY old customs have their origins going back over centuries and often feature strange costumes and disguises. West Derby Wakes were once a popular feature of the area when it was still largely rural. A wake is an annual holiday and until comparatively recent times all the factories and businesses in some towns closed at the same time. In West Derby, the festival originally had close religious links before its character changed in the 18th century. The celebrations once centred on the anniversary of ancient St Mary’s Chapel which stood in the centre of the Village. The pulpit and altar were decorated with leaves and flowers while rushes were spread on the floor. Attractions included games and athletics while refreshment tents sold cakes and ale. Members of the farming community and their families came from far and wide. Other amusements could have featured people dressed as mythical figures associated with the countryside, such as the Green Man. The Green Man’s face can sometimes be seen carved on ancient timbers including furniture. With close links to the pagan past, his facial features seem to emerge from foliage. There might be clog dancing carried out by groups of garlanded men wielding decorated sticks. The religious element of the Wakes gradually disappeared and they started to attract rough elements from the growing port of Liverpool. The authorities stepped in and the Wakes were scrapped in the early 19th century. They were replaced by the more sedate Club Day on the last Monday in July.
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WHAT’S ON Members of the West Derby Tradesmen’s Benevolent Club held a walk, sometimes 300 strong, through the Village. Sports were held on the site of West Derby Castle in Meadow Lane, still an open space today. Following the break-up of the Tradesmen’s Club in Victorian times, the Oddfellows – another charitable organisation – took over for a while. In Edwardian times, long after the end of the Wakes, a group of St Mary’s School pupils dressed as a troupe of pierrots (pictured). Pierrots were popular attractions at seaside reviews and other shows before the First World War. The clowns with their white costumes and pointed hats had origins in French pantomimes where they are still popular. Entertainers use mime where words are replaced by gesture and movement. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 15 February at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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Women’s service club celebrates 90 years!
SOROPTIMIST International Liverpool, a women’s service organisation, celebrated the club’s recent 90th birthday in vintage style, with afternoon tea at the Sefton Park Hotel, where the club holds its regular monthly meetings. Members and guests entered into the spirit of the club’s founder members by dressing in the style of the 1920’s. The club had been inaugurated at Francis’ Café in Parker Street, Liverpool on the 30th November 1926 with 28 members. By the time the club was chartered on 15th February 1927 by Mr Stuart Morrow, the founder of Rotary and Soroptimist clubs in America, there were 80 members and Miss Maud Carpenter, business manager of the Liverpool Playhouse, was elected the first President.
SI Liverpool was only the third club to be formed in Great Britain, there now being around 3,000 Soroptimist Clubs in 124 countries. Following afternoon tea, member Ann Clayton, a historian, gave a fascinating talk on the founding of the club, using archive records, followed by entertainment of the era from the wonderful local singer, Sarah Chidlow, which rounded off the afternoon’s fun. Special thanks must also be given to local businessman Mr
Stephen Darnell who generously brought along his vintage Wolsey and Felicity Hat Hire who provided several vintage hats for the ladies for helping to recreate a very special celebration! The club is looking forward to its commitment for the next 90 years of service at local and global level. To find out more about us, check out our website www.sigbi.org/liverpool or tel. Anne 07814 564649. Facebook Soroptimist International Liverpool
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Six special places to show your love in Liverpool LOVE is in the air – it is the month which hosts Valentine’s Day, after all – but while Paris might be the city of romance, Liverpool has its fair share of places which are perfect for a proposal, ideal for a date and simply splendid to spend time in a twosome. You don’t have to spend a fortune in an expensive restaurant to share your love, just enjoy a couple of hours in a lovely location where love can bloom and blossom. So we have chosen six city spots in which to say ‘I love you’… Bluecoat Gardens There’s always plenty going on at the Bluecoat Centre for contemporary arts, tucked away behind one of Liverpool’s busiest shopping streets but it’s the gardens of the Grade I, 300-year-old building which could help your love grow. The introduction of three levels has helped to improve and make the most of the garden’s special character. There’s a beautiful woodland garden where you can take a break from the outside world and enjoy peace and tranquillity – and maybe coffee and cake from the café.
down and the lights come on it delivers one of the most spectacular views. The building itself is a beautiful place in which to wander too, and wonder at the fifth largest cathedral in the world and its fabulous features.
The romantic gesture has become a worldwide phenomenon with thousands of locks being placed on famous bridges like the Pont de l’Archeveche in Paris. Lock your love in place before gazing at one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the world. Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool The cathedral offers one of the highest points in Liverpool and when the sun goes
Sefton Park Palm House The Palm House is a Grade II listed Victorian glass house which has been lovingly restored to its former glory. You can admire plants from around the walk after you’ve wandered around the beautiful parkland and lake which surrounds it. Love Locks, Albert Dock A string of love locks have been fastened to railings alongside the Albert Dock – so maybe you could attach yours! Before the padlocks are fastened in place they are engraved with initials or a personal message and the key is thrown away, usually into the water.
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(notably Antony Gormley’s famous statues) but they promise only to enhance your special moment together, not interrupt it! Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey Not for nothing does this famous song endure as well as the experience itself. There is something extraordinary about standing on board the ferry with the wind in your hair, the sound of the rushing water and the views of the World Heritage Site. You can even create a bit of your own movie-magic and re-create THAT famous scene from the film, Titanic, just with a marvellous Merseyside twist.
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AS colder weather conditions hit Merseyside this week, Community Nurses from Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust are urging residents to take extra precautions to keep themselves and loved ones safe and well. It’s important to look after yourself, especially during the colder winter months. Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health, especially if you’re over the age of 65 or living with a long-term health condition: Keep warm – Try to keep your home heated to at least 18C. Draw your curtains at dusk and keep doors closed to reduce draughts and retain heat. Wearing several light layers of warm clothes is more effective than one thick layer. Eat Well – Have regular hot drinks, and eat at least one hot meal a day if possible. Look out for others – If you have any older neighbours and relatives, look out for them and call or visit them regularly to make sure they are safe and well. Get prepared – Plan ahead by keeping a well stocked medicine cabinet at home to help you fight off common winter coughs, colds and sore throats Use your pharmacist – If you start to feel unwell, don’t wait until it gets more serious. Seek advice from your local pharmacist. Get a flu jab – You can have a free flu jab to protect against seasonal flu from your GP if you are over 65, pregnant, or have a long-term health condition. Be careful – If you have to go outside in icy conditions, wrap up warm and wear shoes with a good grip on the soles as icy pavements and roads can be extremely slippery.
Mother dear HIS earliest memories were always from days spent in the kitchen dominated by a huge cooking range and rows of copper pans gleaming in the gaslight. Mrs Bloom was a poor widow trying to raise her son Mark while working long hours as cook at Dreary Hall. Mark suffered ill health which affected his mobility but he was a cheerful child. Often, particularly in bad weather, he could not manage to struggle half a mile down the narrow lane to the village school. The understanding schoolmaster set him homework to fill his days. Mark, a studious boy, would sit next to the range while his mother busied herself about the kitchen. Stern-faced Mrs Bloom would occasionally issue an order such as “Give that pudding a stir” and Mark would reply “Certainly at once Mother
Dear”. Tommy, their black cat, crept in when it grew dark – his favourite spot was next to the warm range. He would jump away when the oven door was opened, sending a fiery blast around the kitchen. “It’s as hot as the hobs of Hell,” Mrs Bloom would exclaim, a look of devilment in her eyes. One day Mark was tidying up the scullery next to the kitchen. He discovered some old books beneath battered saucepans. Several outdated almanacs were piled on an ancient, leather-bound tome. A budding bibliophile, he snatched it up and limped back to his stool by the fire. He was about to open it when a familiar voice snapped: “Stir the gravy” – “Certainly at once Mother Dear”. Mark opened the book on the first page. Strange old-fashioned
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handwriting was scrawled over the endpaper. “At last after 10 long years I have made me a book from all that has been divulged from diverse places,” said the inscription. “Seek ye within these pages for the light but beware.” Mark leafed his way through the book’s musty pages. Some were stained and smudged by unknown liquids and substances. He would see it was a recipe book for concoctions to treat all manner of ailments and conditions. Several caught his eye. One was headed For the Cure of Eruptions of the Skin while another proclaimed A Relief from the Palsy. Mark was not tempted – leave well enough alone, he mused. Then he saw another simply headed For the Cure of Irritating Persons. The recipe was relatively simple – the only challenging ingredient was a fox’s eyeball. However, he was able to secure one from the local hunt. He boiled it with herbs, spices and a dash of seaweed before letting it cool in a corner of the
wine cellar. Mrs Bloom thundered: “Stir that soup!” Mark decided it was time for action and slipped the eyeball brew into his mother’s broth that evening. Next day her face was
wreathed with smiles as she suggested in a soothing voice: “Do you think you could stir that pudding please?” “Certainly – with the greatest pleasure – Mother Dear”.
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Hollywood with the A listers? I’d rather be on stage in Liverpool HE’S most often seen on screen alongside fellow League of their Own regulars Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff, but comedian Jack Whitehall isn’t short of glamorous A-list company either. On the big screen he appeared alongside Hollywood superstars Julia Roberts and Jennifer
Aniston in the film Mother’s Day, and he’s about to star with Eva Longoria in a BBC adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s novel Decline and Fall. “Yes, I’m just picking the A-listers off one by one,” laughs Jack, who brings his live stand-up tour to Liverpool in February. “But it is exciting to work
with those kind of people, you always feel a little bit nervous when you’re in their presence and you have to remember to do your job as well, rather than just stare at them. “You do always feel like you’re slightly robbing a living at every point, that you don’t deserve to be there, so you’re constantly fighting
that.” The mini series also features Liverpool actor Stephen Graham, and the three clearly had fun together. Desperate Housewives star Eva said after filming it had been “a pleasure working with the amazing Jack Whitehall” and the 28-yearold reveals he and Stephen
found time to prank each other on set. “They were both great,” says Jack. “I loved working with Stephen, he’s such a dude. I’d met him about three or four years ago, we did Soccer AM and I got on with him really well and really wanted to work with him. “He got me badly, though,
because he stole a headshot of mine and wrote a message on it to her saying ‘dear Eva, it’s so wonderful to have you on this show, love your darling Jackie’! “He put it in her dressing room and he told me but I didn’t get to it in time so she found it and never referenced it so she must have thought it was real. It was mortifying
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that she thought I’d signed a headshot for her and given it to her. On day one. That’s just so creepy.� For the London-born comedian, film and TV work is an add-on to his day job, performing live. He particularly
enjoys the TV shows, explaining: “At the moment all the big film stars are wanting to work in TV and I feel like that’s probably the most exciting place to be working, but at the same time if a great film script came along I’d love to do it.�
“The live stuff is always the most exciting to do because it’s so immediate, you’re there and it’s different each night and nothing really compares to the buzz of that.�
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His heart, though, still really lies on stage where he started his career. “The live stuff is always the most exciting to do because it’s so immediate, you’re there and it’s different each night and nothing really compares to the buzz of that,� he says. “When you’ve been away for a while you’re really itching to get back on stage and I love doing the tour and getting out on the road.� Don’t arenas seem a bit impersonal for a solo show though? “I think it depends what type of stand-up you are,� he explains. “If you’re a man and
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a mic stand-up maybe, but I’ve always admired people like Lee Evans and Kevin Hart and they really fill the space and try to make it feel like a bit of a spectacle so I actually quite like playing the arenas. “It is quite exhausting but you get a lot of adrenaline when you step onto the stage so it’s a real rush. And Liverpool audiences are really good. Bish (John Bishop) always says it’s the best place to get heckled, it’s when they bring their own jokes that you’re in trouble.� Jack Whitehall at Large comes to Liverpool Echo Arena on Sunday February 5.
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LIVERPOOL Bollywood Dancers, Bhangra Dancers, Dhol Drummers, Bollywood DJ and a fashion show by the award winning Imani Fashion House from Manchester on Friday 10th February at 6.30 for 7pm start. The meal is a sumptuous Indian dinner provided by Liverpool’s premier Indian Restaurant, The Mayur of Duke Street. This event is to raise funds for the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Roz Gladden’s 4 Charities, Liverpool Heartbeat, R Charity, Claire House Childrens’s Hospice and Tom Harrison House. This is an event not to be missed, some tickets are still available but going fast, to book your tickets Friday 10th February at 6.30 for 7pm start. visit www. Bollywoodball17.co.uk or call Ossie Omar on 0151 228 2255 THE CREATE WORKSHOP We offer sewing, crochet, knitting, flower arranging and art classes. We also cater for birthday, hen and baby showers. 54 Allerton Road, Woolton Village, L25 7RG. Contact Elizabeth on 428 0101 or visit www.thecreateworkshop.com TABLE SALE Cornerstone Centre, Eaton Road North, L12 7JN, Saturday 18 February 12 noon to 3 pm. Admission 20p (children must be accompanied by an adult). Refreshments available. GATEACRE SOCIETY The next meeting of the Gateacre Society will be a talk by Stephen Guy, chairman of the West Derby Society entitled Forgotten Liverpool: Merchant Palaces and Personalities. This will be at the Gateacre Chapel on Gateacre Brow at 2.30 on Sunday Feb 5th. Everybody welcome to attend, donations welcomed. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting, Monday, 20th February, Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG, Rathbone Room, 7.30pm prompt. John Ryan relives the construction of Merseyrail’s Link and Loop tunnels 1971 - 1979. A rare and illustrated opportunity showing how this huge civil engineering project was carried out beneath our feet. All Welcome. £2 per head including refreshments. DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a traditional jazz concert in the beautiful setting of the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 7th February between 2-4 p.m. Come and listen or dance to the music of the 1920’s Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478. THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Mon 20th Feb 17th. Indoor Meeting - a talk by Stephen Menzie. At church hall of Mossley Hill Parish Church, (St. Mathew and St. James) near junction of Rose Lane and Mossley Hill Rd, Liverpool, L18 8DB. Doors open 7pm, commences 7.30pm, last about 2 hours with an interval. Admission charge of £2 BLOOD DONATION West Derby - Alder Sports Club Tuesday 7 February 2017. Appointments from 12:00 - 14:00 and 15:15 - 17:15. To make an appointment or register as a blood donor call 0300 123 23 23 or see www.blood.co.uk CARDINAL HEENAN PTA Hold their annual Elvis weekend on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th January. Chris Clayton makes his annual appearance at the school - it’s always a popular event. Tickets are £10 and can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www.cardinalheenanpta.org.uk.
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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. AMATEUR BOXING CLUB Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU. Mon, Wed, Fri. 5-7pm. Under 18s £1.50. Adults £3 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 Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing difficulties. We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555 BROUGHTON HALL CENTRE Yew Tree Lane West Derby L12 9HJ. The Centre for Day Courses Training and Community Events 07980 187 888 E: Barbra.sinclair@broughtohall.co.uk C.A.B. with immediate effect the Fri morning weekly C.A.B. drop in (10am to 12noon) has moved from United Reformed Church Stoneycroft to Tuebrook Hope Centre, Christ Church Buckingham Rd. L13 CAN YOU SING? Mature ladies; Can you sing and dance a little. (own transport preferred). We are a mature group of ladies who perform charity concerts in and around the Liverpool area. If interested in joining, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080. CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30 pm (pitch available only £7). 2 Daneville Road, L4 9RG. Phone 0151 792 8711 CHRIST CHURCH CENTRE, SEDGEMOOR RD. Coffee morning in church centre, Tues 10am-12noon. Make new friends or relax with old ones, everybody welcome. Call Helen on 0151 474 1444 for info. Connect ‘n’ Create. Come along for company, a cuppa and a bit of craft or anything creative! All skills, all levels! Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Call Barbara 0151 226 2992 for more. CROXTETH HALL GARDEN SOCIETY We are a friendly group who meet in Croxteth Hall every 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 which includes refreshments and raffle. If you’re interested in gardening why not join us. Please ring Jim or Pauline on 0151 928 5625 – visit our website www.croxteth.net CROXTETH RESIDENTS
ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www. co-residents-association.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Wed between 10am – 11.30am young at hearts club every Thurs. 2pm – 4pm. Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lover House Lane L11. 2SF. For info call Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992. 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 welcome. DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. DO YOU LIKE BOARD GAMES? We meet on the second Tuesday evening of every month at Kensington Community Learning Centre. If you fancy being Dominant at Dominion, Champion of Carcassone, Mesmerising at Medici or Railroading everyone at Ticket to Ride – this is the place for you! Dozens of games to try each month. For full details see www.kclc.co.uk/what-son/board-games-evening/ or Kensington Community Learning Centre CIC on Facebook ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP We are looking for new volunteers to assist with awareness/fundraising events. Contact Mike Birch. mike-birch@ blueyonder.co.uk, for info about our work FED UP? Crown Green Bowling for the Gardeners Arms. All new members welcome, beginners (tuition can be arranged if requested) or experienced players. Ladies & Gents teams. Thought the Gardeners Arms Pub has been pulled down our bowling green is still going strong! For info call 0151 228 7792 ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Stop Smoking Support Groups. Weekly: Cohen’s Chemist, Mon 11.30am – 12.45am. Old Swan One Stop Mon 1.30pm – 2.15pm. West Derby Millennium Centre Tue 5.30-6.45pm Yew tree CC Tue 9- 10.15 am and 3.30-4.45pm , Green Lane Pharmacy Tuebrook Sat 10-11.45am Excluding bank holidays (no appointment necessary) free support and access to Nicotine Replacement therapy & Champix Freephone 0800 195 2131 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. 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 722 0143 or 0151 226 1984. GUIDED WALKS Re-trace the rich tapestry of Liverpool’s colourful history. Admire stunning architecture and discover amazing hidden gems. Tours led by qualified guides. Email: citywalks@outlook.com INDOOR BOWLING Have fun at our indoor bowling at St Luke’s Community Centre Princess Drive, West Derby. Mon at 2pm – 3.30
p.m. £1.50 includes a cuppa and cake. Call Lorraine Brown 228 9062 for details. Lunch club 1 till 2pm seniors JACOBS LADIES BOWLING CLUB Play Monday afternoons at the Sefton Arms West Derby. New Members needed, beginners or experienced players warmly welcome. Come and meet our friendly team. Contact Irene (0151-2923570) or Lena (0151-475-5167). KEEP FIT OVER 50’S Huyton Gateway, 115 Rupert Road Huyton L36 9TE a great friendly class for anyone aged 50 + Keep fit improve strength balance and meet new friends. Monday 10 – 11am £3 per class. LADIES BOWLING CLUB Farmer’s Arms, Clubmoor. Our friendly team needs new members. Beginners or experienced players will be warmly welcomed. For information contact Ann on 0151 256 0681. LINE DANCING Huyton Gateway 115 Rupert Rd Huyton L36 9TE Keep fit have fun, beginners welcome. Every Wed 10 a.m. – 11am £3 per class LITTLE STEPS For preschool children and carers. St Christopher’s, Lorenzo Drive. Wednesdays 9.45am-11.15am Term time. No waiting list. No lower age limit. Just come along or call Sue 0151 226 2992. LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Meet at Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton, nr Widnes, every Wed. from 7pm. Monthly meetings held at the Friends Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre, every third Friday between September-May. Membership is £15 per year for adults, £5 for juniors 14-17 yrs. Contact Secretary: ggastro@ liverpool.ac.uk. 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 HARMONY CLUB Weekly open night at Lee Park Golf Club, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and savour the sound of the male voices of the Grand National Chorus. All are welcome. Check us out on our website www.liverpoolinharmony. co.uk THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Is available for Ladies groups, charity events etc. For details, please telephone 079038 69600 or 079415 26370 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS (NAWC) The NAWC meet at Lowlands in Haymans Green every Thursday between 2 and 4 pm. Come and enjoy a friendly afternoon. We enjoy guest speakers, outings, theatre trips amongst many other activities. – All are made welcome. Further details about other clubs in Liverpool contact – Pat Blair (0151) 228 0316 or email patblair33@gmail.com NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Thomas Lane Women’s Club are now at The Millennium Centre in West Derby Village, adjacent to St.Mary’s Church. Friday afternoon, 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm. Friendly group, all welcome. OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS Keep Fit class for ages 50+ with inspiring standing/chair-based exercises, Fridays 12.30-1.30pm. Held at St Aidan’s Church Hall, Cherry Lane, Walton, L4 6UG. £3.50 per class, pay as you go. For more information please contact Amy: 07507 015 227 or amy_sand1@hotmail.com.
PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel, corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 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. PRESCOT & DISTRICT BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.15 p.m. at Huyton & Prescot Golf Club, Huyton Lane, Huyton, L36 1AU. Easily accessible, large car park, friendly atmosphere. For further information contact 0151 426 3050 or www.bridgewebs.com/prescot RICHIE THE RANGER GUIDED WALKS: Discover historic sites, beautiful green areas, and tranquil woodlands… all on your doorstep. Contact Richie Baker for info about his guided tours and walks within the city. Email richietheranger@ gmail.com ROBY GARDENING SOCIETY Is a well-established friendly local gardening group. Visitors and new members are very welcome to come to meetings held on the 1st Tuesday each month at 8pm. Meetings held at Page Moss Baptist Church hall, Page Moss Lane, Liverpool L14 0LZ. Admission £1.50, with refreshments. Varied programme for gardeners. Please ring Jo 0151 289 8335. ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Classes at Oakvale United Reform Church, Broadgreen Rd; Wednesday 7.30 to 8.15pm (beginners) and 8.30 to 9.50pm for more experienced dancers. All welcome, all you need is a pair of soft, flat shoes. For info telephone Rosemary (0151) 281 0317 or visit www.rscdsliverpool.org.uk SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association meet every second Tue of the month at Lemington Rd School Dinner Centre 6.30pm visit our website for info. www.scarisbrickresidents.info St James CE Mill Lane West Derby. The 5K Café is held every Thurs term time from 11 am to 1.30pm. Lovely food and good company. Donations towards lunch appreciated. 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 We are a group of women, sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7pm: Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool L17 4JE. For further details, contact annegrimes19@gmail. com; mobile 07814 564649 TEA DANCE St Luke’s West Derby, Princess Drive, L14. Tel 228 9063 Fri 2 to 3.30pm all welcome. Lunch Club 1-2pm seniors TEA DANCE Monday 1.30 -4pm. Navy Club, Bowring Park. Tel: 0151 280 5050 or 220 1332
THE BRIDGE CENTRE The Bridge Centre old Bridge Inn Pub Broadway L4 9RG. FREE Counselling Service every Wed 10am till 3pm. To book an appointment call 07540177958 ask for Sue. Zumba Classes Tue 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Wed 9.30am till 10.30am. Chair Based Tia Chi Classes. Thurs. 10.30 till 11.30 only £2.50. Ballroom Classes Tue 1.30 till 2.30 pm £3. Tia Chi Classes Tue 11.30 till noon. 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 TUEBROOK HOPE CENTRE, BUCKINGHAM ROAD As a local community led charity we are keen to promote and host a range of health, leisure and social activities for neighbours of all ages. Monday mornings (9.30am): Yoga classes, Tuesday evenings (7-8pm): Tai Chi classes, Wednesday evenings (7-8pm): Drama Group for Adults Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday lunchtimes (12noon-1pm): Yoga classes 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 YOGA HUYTON GATEWAY 115 Rupert Rd, Huyton L36 9TE. Relaxed friendly hatha yoga class taught by Frank Perry. Beginners welcome. Every Mon., 11.15am –12.15 pm and Thurs., 6–7pm; £3 per class. GIGGLETOTZ SOFT PLAY We run parent and Toddler groups on Tuesdays in St Mary’s Millennium Centre, West Derby 10am-12noon & Fridays in St Ann’s Millennium Centre, Rainhill, 10am-12noon. All children under the age of 5 are welcome, £3 per child. For younger babies we run 5 week baby massage courses in both venues. For details visit www.giggletotz.co.uk ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For info contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk . WEST DERBY RECS BOWLING CLUB Would you like to play crown green bowls? Ladies and Gents teams looking for new members; experienced or beginners welcomed for the new season. Contact Keith (07999 724879) or Beryl (0151 480 0118) ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club. LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool based group who organise regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook, or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com
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Dear Moira A huge THANK YOU, as entirely due to your publicity we have found a simply wonderful home for Freddie (last month’s cat of the month). And he is now so happy, no longer on the streets, no longer cold and wet, and full of sores. He is warm, well-fed but most important of all, he is safe and loved. Thank you wonderful LINK! (From Garston Animal Rescue) I am absolutely delighted to hear about Freddie and letters like this mean so much. Thank you. Moira – Editor Dear Editor We all know that January/February can be a period of particular financial hardship and stress. Can we extend an open invitation to neighbours that we have a finance and debt advise support drop in at the Tuebrook Hope Centre every Friday morning from 9am to 12pm. No appointment is needed. We would urge any residents with debt and money problems to come along , bringing all relevant papers for a private and confidential interview and support. Councillors Steve Radord, Kevin Morrison and Billy Lake Tuebrook Hope Group
Cat of the month – Cleo FIRSTLY, we’d like to say a massive thanks to The Link for finding Freddie his forever home last month! He is now so happy, warm and well-fed but, most important of all, he is safe and loved. This month we have Cleo; she was found abandoned with her sister by one of our volunteers while they were in Spain. She had just given birth to kittens and was very weak. She was given medical care and a foster home while she recovered and the foster family didn’t have the heart to just put her back on the streets to
fend for herself. After several months of trying to find them a permanent home in Spain her foster carer was unable to carry on looking after them so our volunteer made the decision to bring them home to the UK. Her sister has managed to find her forever home but Cleo is still waiting. She is so very loving and affectionate given all that she’s been through and deserves to be loved. She’s two years old, good with dogs and a confident little lady needing a home away from main roads as she’s not used to cars. Please contact: Nancy
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A letter from a West General Knowledge Derby resident ... Dear Editor I live in West Derby and we always take our dog for walks in Croxteth Park, which we access via the small walk-through in Beech Grove. Over time we have noticed more and more dog waste bags are being left by the entrance and in particular are being piled up in a heap on top of a concrete stump about 10 yards in. In addition to this people are starting to dump their household waste in this area. I am sure I speak on behalf of the vast majority of other local people when I say that the dog waste and rubbish disposal are both causes for great concern and collectively constitute both an eyesore and a serious health hazard. Could you possibly highlight this in your newspaper as I feel the situation will get worse as time goes on and before long people will be unable to access the park this way. Maybe if people read this they will think twice. Thank you A West Derby resident
1. Which country is bordered by the following countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, & Slovenia? (a) Bulgaria (b) Czech Republic (c) Hungary? 2. Abuja is the capital city of which African country? (a) Kenya (b) Nigeria (c) Uganda? 3. “Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity” is the motto of which U.S. law-enforcement agency? 4. Samuel Langhorne Clemens is the “real name” of which famous American author? (a) F Scott Fitzgerald (b) Mickey Spillane (c) Mark Twain? 5. Which Belgian city was the scene of the first British-German battle of the First World War? (a) Mons (b) Passchendaele (c) Ypres? 6. Who was the fifth wife of Henry VIII? (a) Catherine of Aragon (b) Catherine Howard (c) Catherine Parr? 7. Lady Penelope was a character in which well-known 60s TV puppet series? (a) Fireball XL5 (b) Joe 90 (c) Thunderbirds? 8. In what year did Hillary and Tensing become the first mountaineers to climb Everest? (a) 1948 (b) 1953 (c) 1958? 9. Which river flows into the North Sea at Sunderland? (a) Tyne (b) Tees (c) Wear?
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1. 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? (a) Aretha Franklin (b) Diana Ross (c) Dionne Warwick? 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”. Three rock ‘n’ roll stars were killed in a plane crash – Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and: was it (a) Little Richard (b) The Big Bopper or (c) Fats Domino?
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End of an era ... and a new beginning for Stoneycroft By Mick Titherington
AFTER over 100 years of history with all the highs and lows, the joys and sorrows, the friendships and bonds formed and felt over the generations that length of time embraces, Stoneycroft Football Club have had to pull down the curtain on first team football. Officials at the club have had to face the inevitable with the realisation that they just could not field a side of
sufficient quality and reliability to compete at the level they have done so for 105 years. Followers of the club’s fortunes will have observed the poor run of results over recent seasons and will be well versed with the problems surrounding the club in finding the players that could perform at a particular level and these problems were then exacerbated with the manager’s decision to leave. Some will see the
decision as just another casualty in the continuing decline in grassroots football and with an ever-diminishing number of clubs competing at amateur level the FA are right to be concerned. It will be difficult for those who have not been associated with the club to understand what a monumental decision this has been for those involved. Long-time chairman Kenny Morrison, who together with secretary Mick Titherington have
an aggregate of 100 years’ service with the club, expressed his feelings by saying: “When a club has been your life for so long one can’t describe the heartache behind the decision to resign our membership of the Liverpool Premier League. “The fact is that without a manager and with an inability to attract quality players against a background of a diminishing number of active committee members there really was
no choice.” It’s not all doom and gloom, however, as the club will retain a youth side under the stewardship of Lee Scott, and the hope is that sometime in the future, as the team matures, the club will be able to re-enter a side in the senior league and begin a new era in the club’s evolution. Stoneycroft Vets will also continue and both teams’ fortunes will be reported on as we go forward.
Theatre hosts South Liverpool on the up Jazz Festival By Jim Stanway
LIVERPOOL International Jazz Festival is coming back for four days at the end of February, with concerts and workshops at Hope University’s Capstone Theatre. The Festival opens on Thursday February 23 at 7pm, with a set from MOBO award winners Sons of Kemet, featuring four of the UK jazz scene’s brightest stars. Led by saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and BBC New Generation Artist Shabaka Hutchings, the group includes Theon Cross on tuba and Seb Rochford and Tom Skinner on drums. They will be supported by Liverpool’s Blind Monk Trio. On Friday 24th at 7pm, Manchester-based quartet Mammal Hands will be in concert, supported by Wandering Monster, winners of Jazz North’s Introducing scheme. There will be a concert by The David Helbock Trio, featuring Austrian piano wizard David Helbock, on Saturday 25th with support
from locally-based Norwegian drummer Viktor Nordberg and his trio. The festival will conclude on Sunday February 26 at 7.30pm with a concert by The Neil Cowley Trio. Neil has toured and recorded with bands including Brand New Heavies and Zero 7, and contributed to Adele’s global hit albums, 19 and 21. He formed The Neil Cowley Trio in 2005 and has produced six critically acclaimed albums. In addition to these paid-for events LIJF will also have a range of free sets from North West artists on the Saturday, a free admission Milapfest concert at 1pm featuring a blend of jazz and Indian classical music styles from violinist Jyotsna Srikanth’s Maya Jazz, and discussion/workshop sessions throughout the four-day festival. For a full line-up of concerts and workshops, times and prices, visit: http://www. thecapstonetheatre.com/ jazzfestival/
Bollywood comes to Liverpool BOLLYWOOD Dancers, Bhangra Dancers, Dhol Drummers, Bollywood DJ and a fashion show by the award winning Imani Fashion House from Manchester on Friday February 10 at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. The meal is a sumptuous Indian dinner provided by Liverpool’s premier Indian Restaurant, The Mayur of Duke Street. This event is to raise
funds for the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Roz Gladden’s 4 Charities, Liverpool Heartbeat, R Charity, Claire House Childrens’s Hospice and Tom Harrison House. This is an event not to be missed, some tickets are still available but going fast. To book your tickets visit www. Bollywoodball17.co.uk or call Ossie Omar on 0151 228 2255.
AFTER an extended Christmas break, South Liverpool FC re-started their league season in fine style with consecutive wins against teams who are in contention for the league title. The league champions against the league leaders was a tasty appetiser for 2017 as South entertained Rainhill Town. A fine performance saw South race into a two goal lead through new striker Aaron Bowen and Gary Pollard and although Rainhill got a goal back by half-time, Bowen extended South’s lead early in the 2nd half to secure a 3-1 win. The following week South scored an impressive 3-0 win over high-flying Vauxhall Motors. An early goal by Bowen was added to by a superb free-kick from Alex Woodcock before half time. This was a double whammy for Vauxhall as the free kick had been awarded because Woodcock’s chip had been
South’s Paul Lundon plays a ball in towards new signing Aaron Bowen. handled by the Vauxhall Kirkby Town Railway saw The following week keeper outside his area, as the first match in charge saw the reserves earn a 2-1 a result of which he was for new reserve team win at lowly West Kirby sent off. manager David Rietdyk. Reserves via two more South increased their A former first team goals from David Mee. lead early in the 2nd half captain, Rietdyk will be The win was even more through a fine strike by assisted by club chairman merited as West Kirby had Woodcock and missed Billy Birch, who had been drafted in several first team several chances to extend assistant manager to a players as their senior team their lead against the previous reserve manager, was inactive. 10-man opposition. South Carl Buoey. The youth team have have now moved into the A David Mee hat-trick only played one match, top half of the table and was the highlight of the a hard-fought 1-1 draw are not entirely out of win at Railway and further with local rivals Mossley contention to retain their goals from Adam Shelton Hill, but have numerous title. and Gerard Forde were games in hand over their The reserve team enough to see off the inrivals for the league title have also recorded two form Railway side whose and again face Mossley consecutive wins. A manager Terry Naylor had Hill in the quarter finals of particularly impressive won November’s manager the Liverpool County FA 5-3 win at fourth-placed of the month award. Youth Cup.
The Homeless Games to return LIVERPOOL’S very own answer to the Olympic Games is set to triumphantly return to the city this coming April. The initiative, which was founded in 2009, aims to bring together those who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion, in order to provide a platform that unites them through sport and companionship. Taking place at Wavertree Sports Centre, The Homeless Games will offer participants the chance to become athletes in a range of sports,
regardless of their abilities. Activities include football, swimming, cycling and running, as well as walking football, pool and board games. In partnership with Liverpool City Council and Liverpool-based retailer Healthy Foods Online, the games will also offer participants and the public advice on health, education and employment. Using the Games as a platform to improve the health and wellbeing of homeless people, to increase their feelings of self-worth and allow them
to feel a sense of pride for what they have achieved on the day, both in sport and personal progression. Organisers of the Homeless Games, Eric Houghton and Steve Barton, said: “The Homeless Games alone cannot make the difference. It is only through working together that we can change lives. “We need everyone to play their part, whether you’re a support worker who can champion the Homeless Games within your organisation or and organisation who could
support the day.” With the successful sounds of the Rio Olympics still ringing in our ears, there is little wonder why the seventh Homeless Games is set to be the biggest yet. For further details on taking part, volunteering or sponsorship, please contact Steve Barton on 07764 994906 or e-mail takepart@ thehomelessgames.org Follow The Homeless Games on Twitter - @ HomelessGames or Facebook – The Homeless Games
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Christmas cheer for Alder FC By Peter Harrison
THE period before Christmas saw the first division team record two tremendous victories that pushed them up the league table and back into contention for a top four finish. A crushing 8-1 victory against Copperas Hill saw man of the match Kyle Mulby score a remarkable six goals, with Peter Moore and Danny McNally also on the score sheet. There then followed a great 7-0 victory against high flying Salisbury Athletic, with that man Kyle Mulby bagging another brace, and Owen Jones, Antony Barnes and Peter Moore also netting. After the Christmas break they faced Premier
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Division opposition in the Cup, in the shape of an away tie to Alumini. In a game that brought them great misfortune they had to use three goalkeepers as injuries during the game saw both Jack Ellis and Owen Jones injured during play. However, despite these setbacks they took the lead in the second half courtesy of Paul Halliday, after good wing play from Antony Barnes. With three minutes left, and the game almost won, a long range effort from Alumini took a deflection and the equaliser meant that extra time beckoned. With the deadlock not broken, the game was decided on penalties, with Alumini winning 6-5.
The Premier Division side have continued their consistent form and completed back to back victories over Warbreck with a 4-2 home victory, with Paul O’Hare, Gilbo and Joe Reynolds all finding the net, which sees the team lie fourth in the table and in contention to challenge for the title. After the Christmas break, they progressed in the Cup with a hard fought 3-2 victory against South Sefton Borough with Franny Smith scoring the all-important goal. With only two defeats so far this season the team have demonstrated a level of consistency which will hopefully see a return of some silverware at the end of the season.
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