Issue 101 – December 2014
HOLLY, IVY AND ASPIDISTRAS By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
FOR centuries people used natural greenery for Christmas decorations, bedecking their homes with holly and ivy. Folklore predicts a hard winter if there are plenty of red juicy holly berries – they provide food for the birds which need more nourishment as temperatures plummet. Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, is credited with introducing Christmas trees from Germany. Business people saw large gaps in the market and introduced many aspects of the modern festive season. Novelties such as Christmas crackers and colourful paper decorations soon arrived. The Earl of Sefton decorated Croxteth Hall in lavish style and held parties for family, friends and staff. William, the 4th Earl from 1855 until his death in 1897, was one of the more dynamic members of the ancient Molyneux family. He brought about many changes and improvements on his estate and helped rebuild much of West Derby Village. Britain saw increasing prosperity during this period but despite many reforms society was still blighted by disease and poverty. A group of Georgian houses called The Barracks in the Village were thought of as being among the poorest in the district. However, compared with some of housing in Liverpool they were snug, comfortable accommodation. Very poor people often had no furniture and little to eat – they could rarely afford anything special for Christmas. Victorian and Edwardian homes were often full of greenery whatever the season. Hardy evergreen aspidis-
tras became very popular because they could cope with difficult conditions. Rochdale’s Gracie Fields immortalised the popular plant on her 78 rpm hit The Biggest Aspidistra in the World. I saw her sing it for the last time at a 1978 concert in her home town. Ferns also decorated many more prosperous homes. They filled huge pots and jardinières, thriving in gloomy corners. One Christmas around 1900 saw souvenir class photos taken at St Mary’s School in West Derby. Girls from Class IV lined up with their teacher next to a blackboard inscribed “A happy Christmas”, supported by one of the pupils. The children sit on mats in the schoolyard. They have brought out aspidistras and other plants from the classroom to add a festive touch. The pictures were printed as glossy postcards and sent to family and friends, perhaps as alternatives to Christmas cards.
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Broughton Hall school remembers World War I BROUGHTON Hall High School, West Derby, Liverpool created their own version of Paul Cummins’ “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Blood”. All of the 1,200 Pupils and 100 staff made their own 12” poppy and the whole school took their poppy outside to form a human “Field of Peace” in front of the school’s newly con-
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attended by representatives from the school, the local community and the Liverpool Pals Society. Once again wreaths were laid followed by a two-minutes silence and “The Last Post” in a candlelit ceremony in The Memorial Garden. Light refreshments were available while guests viewed an historical exhibition on WW1.
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hit from his youth.Soon more relatives arrived and Sir Lancelot warmly shook their cold hands – they had walked across Bickerstaffe Moss, gloomy and forbidding now the sun had set.Stories were told after dinner, tales of Lancashire goblins and boggarts said to inhabit the local countryside.
and pretty fearless in those days, so I walked towards him. The Stag Man retreated to an old oak and vanished. The next day I had it felled.”
Grotesque faces peered down from the roof, carved centuries earlier by craftsmen who knew and feared the beings of the night.
It was late, the children were tired, and the visitors left for home. The servants were dismissed and Sir Lancelot stared into the dying embers of the fire. There was an echoing knock on the door.
“I saw him once,” said Sir Lancelot. “The Stag Man was tall, very tall. He had not been seen since my great-grandfather’s time and his appearance was always linked to family deaths and misfortunes. Yet nothing happened. I saw him in Windy Copse after a long, difficult walk from Mawdesley. I had just climbed over the stile when I saw him staring at me. His horns were silhouetted against the moon yet he stood upright like a man. He had hooves instead of hands. I was young
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by Brian Yates (Vice Chair, St Mary’s Parochial Church Council) THIEVES have ripped up the tiles along the roof of St Mary’s Church, West Derby and stolen most of the lead over the summer of 2014, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. St Mary’s is a Church of England Parish Church and has for generations been a focal point at the centre of West Derby village, near the entrance to the country park. Countless numbers of local residents have been christened and married within its walls. Many have had their final service of remembrance there and, for some, their ashes interred within the Garden of Rest. St Mary’s remains a church of choice for marriages, christenings and funerals and there is an active congregation with many activities in support of the community and, in particular, its children. The church also attracts many local residents and visitors to key services at Christmas, over Easter and for services of remembrance. What many people in the community do not realise is that the upkeep of the church building and all its contents is funded entirely by the voluntary giving of the small group of parishioners who make up the current congregation. Like most churches, St Mary’s has seen a reduction in the numbers attending the weekly services in recent years and this has led to a fall in financial support.There are no economies of scale with a smaller congregation and the bills remain the same. This has meant that the church has, in recent years, found itself with a
deficit at the end of each year. Occasional legacy donations have helped the church keep going, but such donations cannot be relied upon. The church has this year committed monies to bring the heating and lighting up to date. Repairs to the car park are also overdue. Maintenance is therefore a constant struggle, and earlier this year we asked the congregation to reassess their current giving. Many have responded positively. It is against this background that recent events have caused much distress to those doing their best to look after the church on behalf of the congregation and the wider community. Thieves have visited the roof of the church and have stolen large amounts of lead on two occasions - once in July and again in September 2014. The second theft stripped bare the timber above the walls of the
North and South aisles resulting in rainwater forming pools on the seating and floor of the church. For this reason we have been required to take immediate steps to prevent any further internal damage. The total repair costs are out of all proportion to the second-hand value of the stolen lead and well in excess of the maximum insurance payout. The church therefore needs to find £15,000 over and above its usual expenditure to put things right. We have already begun our fundraising within the congregation and there are plans to set up a ‘Pennies Appeal’ so that anyone, young and old, can contribute even the smallest amount, on the basis that every penny counts. We would obviously also be delighted to receive larger donations from anyone who values the contribution of St Mary’s Church within the community and wishes to add their support to this appeal. If you would like to help, please contact Mrs Sue Brereton, Parish Administrator, St Mary’s Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane, West Derby, Liverpool L12 5EA phone 0151 256 6600 or 07760 761279; email stmarys_admin@btconnect.com. Please make any cheques payable to “PCC St. Mary’s West Derby” and write “St Mary’s Roof Appeal” on the reverse side of your cheque. If you are a taxpayer and wish your gift to go further, please let us know. We can then send you a gift aid declaration to complete and return. Thank you.
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MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE ‘LIGHTS TO REMEMBER’ MARIE Curie would like to invite you to their annual Lights to Remember service at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday 14th December at 6pm. Fundraiser Antony Jones said: “We’re
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What’s On Section Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section – maximum 60 words email linkwhatson@outlook.com NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER IT’S CHRISTMAS!! CARDINAL HEENAN PTA CHRISTMAS DISCO Cardinal Heenan PTA welcome all to come along and celebrate Christmas with your family and friends, on Saturday 27th December. They have live entertainment from fantastic singer Danielle, along with a disco and a licensed bar. Tickets are only £5 and can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www.cardinalheenanpta.org.uk COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS @ ST JOHNS KNOTTY ASH St Johns Knotty Ash, Thomas Lane, L14 5NR, Saturday 29th November, 11am-4pm Christmas Fair with stalls & homemade crafts, cakes and refreshments, Father Christmas Grotto, Storytelling, Christmas crafts to enjoy and a Christmas Tree and Crib Festival Display. Interested in entering a tree? Go to our website: www.stjohnsknottyash.org PEACEPOOL If you’d enjoy some innerpeace and mental relaxation come along to our video event. Find out about a natural way to feel good. Venue is the Liner Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, L3 5QB (near Lime St Station). Saturday 13th December 2014. 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Free admission, refreshments and parking. Not for profit. www.peacepool.blogspot.com Tel: 0845 3873387. ST. MARY'S CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday, 6th December 2014, 10.00am-2.00pm, at St.Mary's Church West Derby Village. Santa's Grotto, Games, Tombola & Prizes! Stalls including Cakes, Christmas Goods, Bric-a-Brac, Gifts And Toys Children's Craft Activities. Hot Drinks and Snacks. Admission FREE TEA DANCE Every Wednesday 1-30pm to 3-30pm at CADWA, Rocky Lane. Every Friday 1-30pm to 330pm at St David's Church Hall (on the corner of Queens Drive and Rocky Lane). Enjoy an afternoon of Sequence and Ballroom Dancing, a raffle, spot prizes and refreshments. Admission £3 BROUGHTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL PTA EVENT Christmas Prize Bingo, Sunday 7th December -
Eyes Down 7pm (doors open 6.30pm). Location: Sixth Form Centre Building, Broughton Hall High School, Honey's Green Lane, West Derby, L12 9HJ. Ample parking right outside. Super Prizes including Raffle. Refreshments available. Further details from Mrs Michelle Hayward at school (0151 235 1500) or visit school website www.broughtonhall.com CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOPS The Summerhill Garden Centre, Thingwall Hall, Thingwall Lane, Broadgreen L14 7NY; Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout December. Cost: £20 per person. Come along and create your own bespoke design using spruce, winter foliage, berries, cones and the odd bit of sparkle! Booking is essential and a small deposit required. Christmas refreshments provided. For more information and to book a place, please contact Ruth Crawley on 0151 228 4439. Course dates: Tuesday 2 December, 2-4pm; Thursday 4 December: 10am-12pm & 2-4pm; Tuesday 9 December: 24pm; Thursday 11 December: 10am-12pm & 2-4pm; Tuesday 16 December: 10am-12pm; Thursday 18 December: 10am-12pm. Private classes can be booked in the evening providing there is a minimum of 6 people. GARDEN CENTRE CHRISTMAS LAUNCH Thursday 27th November 2014 at The Summerhill Garden Centre, Thingwall Hall, Thingwall Lane, Broadgreen L14 7NY from 4:30pm to 7pm. Join us at our Christmas Launch enjoy mulled wine and Christmas snacks, pre-order your 2014 Christmas Tree or buy a fabulously festive wreath or other plants. REGULAR EVENTS 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. BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy supports people suffering from lung dis-
ease of any kind. We meet every 4th Monday of the month (Excluding December) at Bridge Chapel Tel 0151 224 7778 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 CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30 pm (pitch available only £7.00). 2 Daneville Road, L4 9RG. Phone 0151 792 8711 CHRIST CHURCH CENTRE Sedgemoor Rd. Coffee morning in church centre on Sedgemoor Rd Tue 10.a.m. – 12 noon. Make new friends or relax with old ones, everybody welcome. Call Helen on 474 1444 for info. Knit & Natter, can you knit or just fancy a natter? We knit for babies born prematurely. Come and join us every Wed Morning 10.-11.30 a.m. Call Barbara on 226 2992 for info. Crafty Coffee. This group make cards and is keen to explore and develop ideas and suggestions for other crafts! All ages welcome and all skill levels. Thurs. morning 10am – 12noon ring Helen on 474 1444 for info 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. DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP St Andrews Church Hall L13 OAL. Normally last Tue and Second Sat 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 info call 0151 226 3406 or e mail daniell@changingclubmoor.org.uk
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. ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP We are looking for new volunteers to assist with awareness/fundraising events. Contact Mike Birch. mikebirch@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 3.304.45pm , Green Lane Pharmacy Tuebrook Sat 1011.45am 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 for further details FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2-30pm. We have interesting speakers and
other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 428 5630 or 0151 226 1984. GUITAR GROUP FOR ADULT BEGINNERS On Monday evenings at 7pm at Lowlands in West Derby Village. Learn the basic guitar chords, strumming patterns and progress to playing songs. If you are interested please email guitarclubgary@aol.co.uk GRANT LADIES BOWLING CLUB (WAVERTREE) Are looking for new members-beginners welcomed. For more information please call 0151 733 1134 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 INDOOR BOWLS Every Tue 12.30 – 2pm. Have fun meet new friends and have some gentle exercise £1 per session including refreshments St Christopher’s Community Hall, Lorenzo Drive . Tel: Barbara 226 2992. 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. 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 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 SeptemberMay. 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 web-
site at liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk or phone 07931 553829. Free lessons also available. LITTLE STEPS For pre-school children and careers. Christ church centre on Sedgemoor Rd. Thur. in term time 1 – 3pm no waiting list and no younger age limit, just come along or call sue 226 1771 LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB All ages and levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. It’s very relaxed, membership is free, no charges for attending. All levels from beginners to advanced and native speakers are welcome. Tuesdays from 68pm and are now held at Costa Coffee in Liverpool One (opposite Debenhams). NEW FRIENDS MERSEYSIDE If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends then come and join us. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm upstairs in the Blacklers Rooms, over Tess Rileys bar, Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool. For further information call Heather on 0151 549 2126 PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRE-SCHOOL 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 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 ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETYClasses 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.rscds-liverpool.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.scarisbrick-
residents.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 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 12 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 WILLIAMSON TUNNELS HERITAGE CENTRE Summer hours (Tours, Cafe, Charity Shop) TuesSun 10am-4pm. Learn about eccentric Joseph Williamson and his mysterious tunnels. Guided tours (approx 45 mins). Adult £4.50, Concession £4.00, Child £3.00. We welcome volunteers for various roles, please contact us. Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stableyard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3EE. Enquiries@williamsontunnels.co.uk (0151 709 6868) WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY Do you need a speaker for your group? If so then con-
tact 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 every Thurs., 6–7pm; £3 per class. APPEAL Electrical Items Wanted! British Heart Foundation Furniture and electrical Store, 509 West Derby Road, Tuebrook, L6 4BW. Please donate any good quality electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart and circulatory disease. We can collect. Fridges, Freezers, Washing Machines, Dryers, dishwashers, Ovens, TVs, HiFIs. For Free collection call 0844 499 4173. NUGENT CARE CHARITY SHOP APPEAL Nugent Care’s Charity Shop is in urgent need of donations. The shop sells women’s, men’s, children’s clothing, shoes, CD’s, books, jewellery, bric-abrac and toys. Donations can be dropped off at the shop; 73 Allerton Road, L18 2DH or 99 Edge Lane, L7 2PE. We can collect donations on Thursday mornings. To arrange a collection please contact Jeanette on 0151 737 2951 CAN YOU HELP Ware are asking for donations of new or good quality pre-loved toys, clothes, unused perfumes and gift sets. Each year we donate all our collections along with a chocolate hamper to the women and children at the Knowlsey Domestic and Violence refuge. Thank you in advance – on behalf of ourselves and the families at the refuge who will be able to provide a happy Christmas for all the children. The Co-operative Funeralcare, 179 Grange Lane, Gateacre, L25 5JY. Tel 0151 428 2609 EMMAUS MERSEYSIDE Emmaus Merseyside is a registered charity. Providing accommodation, training, work and personal support to enable people to rebuild their lives. Emmaus collect donations of unwanted quality furniture, white goods, clothing and bric a brac etc. Collection is available for larger items please call 0151 928 1588
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Free support available for those affected by problematic gambling BEACON Counselling Trust along with National Treatment Provider GamCare is raising awareness of their FREE support service for those affected by Problematic Gambling especially over the Christmas period. Kathy Devlin of Beacon Counselling Trust said “We launched the service in Liverpool in April and to date over 400 people have come through our doors and accessed counselling to help them with this problem. “It has been heartwarming to see the difference that the service has made to the lives of so many, the thank-you cards and letters of appreciation have been overwhelming, one gentleman was in tears and told us that he had gambled for the majority of his adult life, through our service he has stopped gambling and feels for the first time ever
he has finally got his life back.” The unique thing about this service is that it offers FREE support to those who have a gambling problem but also to those who have been affected by a problematic gambler this could be a partner, parent or other family member, often the forgotten ones in this arena Councillor Peter Mitchell, Chairman of The Big Help Project, was instru-
mental in developing the service in Merseyside “It is so important that people who are suffering from this problem are aware that help is available, particularly over the Christmas period” Stephen Twigg, MP for West Derby said “Gambling affects people across the board, old and young alike, it is a major social issue which permeates its way through so many
psycho social arenas such as debt, poverty, family and relationship breakdowns, domestic violence, crime and mental health problems and I urge anyone affected by this problem to contact Beacon without delay. To access this FREE service ring Beacon on 0151 321 1099 or GamCare National Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (8ammidnight, 7 days per week).
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Holly Bank Avenue , L14 £1100 PCM
We are delighted to offer for LET this beautifully presented four bedroom detached house situated in a popular residential area of Liverpool. The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen dining room, utility room and wc. To the first floor there are four bedrooms with the master bedroom having an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from double glazing and gas central heating system and also an economic Air Source System. Externally there are well maintained gardens to the front and rear. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate this property. For more information contact Keybanks, West Derby Village on 0151 226 8443
Sutton Kersh Success throughout the City! Leading Liverpool Estate Agents and Letting specialists Sutton Kersh have been working with various local and national developers, securing excellent re-developments and new build houses and apartments to put on the property market. One in particular is the re-development of Belvidere Church on Devonshire Road, L8. This re- development comprises of four three storey townhouses, a former detached vicarage and a wide selection of stunning apartments. They are all brilliantly designed and finished to a very high standard with many original features of the church being retained in these otherwise modern properties. As a result of their continuing success the Sutton Kersh team is expanding. They have recently recruited a marketing manager, Helen Goodwin, and have also just appointed new staff members within their residential sales, professional services and auctions departments. ‘Sutton Kersh is going from strength to strength every year with each department and branch growing in staff members and gaining more market share.’ James Kersh, Director at Sutton Kersh. The lettings department are also recruiting for an experienced property manger to look after their growing block management property portfolio. Please email Philip.lawton@suttonkersh.co.uk for more information about this position.
Oak Terrace, Fairfield, L6 £695pcm
Go direct lettings are pleased to offer for rent this large fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. Open plan kitchen and living room, with an upper mezzanine bedroom. Solid Oak floors and under floor heating and radiators. 42 inch wall mounted LCD TV, built in fitted wardrobes, along with further store cupboards, small standing balcony with small opening french doors. For Further information contact Go Direct Property Lettings and Management on 0151 909 3444
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74 Allerton Road, Woolton, Liverpool L25 7RG Tel: 0151 909 3444 • Email: cliff.sl@godirectlettings.com
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Archbishop House, L25
Oak Terrace, L7
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Bravery Court, L19
2 bed apartment, grade 2 listed building, close to woolton village
Large 2 bed apartment, fully furnished, very high spec
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£495pcm Ribble Road, L25 1 bed flat, small garden, great location
£415pcm Victoria Road, L13 2 bed apartment, recently refurbished, close to local amenities
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Alpha House, L8
Ludlow Street, L4
Student let, furnished, all bills included
3 bed house share, bills included, close to Walton hospital
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WEST DERBY BRANCH 11/13 West Derby Village, West Derby, L12 5HJ
TUEBROOK BRANCH 635 West Derby Road, Tuebrook, L13 8AG
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Heathwood L12
Holly Bank Avenue L14
Sandfield Close L12
Godwin House L36
Haymans Green L12
Chiltern Close L12
Detached Property Four Bedrooms Double Garage EPC Rating - D
Detached Property Four Bedrooms En-Suite Shower Room EPC Rating - B
Semi-Detached Property Three Bedrooms Converted Loft EPC Rating - D
Semi-Detached Property Two Bedrooms Fully Furnished EPC Rating - C
Semi-Detached Property Four Bedrooms Garage EPC Rating - E
Detached Property Four Bedrooms Off Road Parking EPC Rating - D
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Meade Road L13
Colonel Drive L12
Keybank Road L12
Allerford Road L12
Coronation Drive L35
Halcombe Road L12
Semi-Detached Property Three Bedrooms Off Road Parking EPC Rating - D
Apartment Two Bedrooms Modern Fitted Kitchen EPC Rating - C
Semi-Detached Property Three Bedrooms Garage EPC Rating - C
Town House Property Three Bedrooms Gas Central Heating EPC Rating - C
Mid-Terrace Property Three Bedrooms Gas Central Heating EPC Rating - B
End Terrace Property Two Bedrooms Off Road Parking EPC Rating - D
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£550 PCM Walney Terrace L12 Terrace Property Three Bedrooms Gas Central Heating EPC Rating - D
£550 PCM Montrovia Crescent L10 End Terrace Property Three Bedrooms Off Road Parking EPC Rating - D
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£525 PCM Kirkside Close L12 Semi-Detached Property Two Bedrooms Conservatory EPC Rating - E
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Bridgeford Avenue L12
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Broughton Hall L12
Elstead Road L9
Abbeyfield Drive L12
Brigadier Drive L12
Craigside Road L12
Auburn Road L13
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Terrace Property Two Bedrooms Laminate Flooring EPC Rating - E
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A selection of our West Derby and North Liverpool Portfolio
Roemarsh Close, Liverpool L12 Energy Rating C , Sandfield Hawthorn n Grove, d Parkk L12 £469,950 Energy y Rating gC
Whinfell Road, Liverpool L12 Energy Rating, Liverpool E Alderr Road, l L12
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If you are thinking of a new home for 2015 and want to buy, sell or part exchange your property, our experienced team are happy to help you.
Elwick Drive, Liverpool L11 Energy Rating D
Queens Drive, Liverpool L13 Energy Rating G
We are open most days over the Christmas period with the exception of Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day, so please Freme Close, Liverppol L11 give us a call on 0151 256 7837 Energy Rating G
Alder Avenue, Liverpool L36 Energy Rating C
I was delighted with the fast and efficient service I received from Sutton Kersh. I have never sold a property All of the staff here at the West Derby Branch before and they guided me through the whole process. The staff were always very friendly and nothing was too would like to wish you a very much trouble.I have felt very confident entrusting Merry Christmas and all the best for my property salethe with New them. RYear! Lloyd Frodsham Street, Liverpool L4 Energy Rating D
Agincourtt Road,, Liverpool Carlton Lane, Liverpool L13 £184,950 Energy Rating E Energy y Rating gE
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Carrillion Close, Liverpool L11 £179,995 Energy Rating C
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The e Greenway,, Knotty y Ash,, L12 Brigader Drive, Liverpool L12 £179,500 Energy Rating B Energy y Rating g TBC
Avington Close, Liverpool L12 Energy Rating C
Edgemoorr Road,, Liverpooll L12 2 Manor View, Liverpool L12 £178,000 Energy Rating E Energy y Rating gD
18 West Derby Village, Liverpool L12 5HW 0151 256 7837 westderby@suttonkersh.co.uk www.suttonkersh.co.uk
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A A selection selection of of our our West West Derby Derby and and North North Liverpool Liverpool Portfolio Portfolio
Gardenn Cottages,, Eatonn Road,, Liverpooll L12 Mill Lane West Derby, Liverpool L12 £154,995 £275,000 Energy y Rating gC
Ashbrookk Drive,, Liverpooll L9 Manor View, Liverpool L12 £145,000 £269,995 y Rating gD Energy
Rosthwaite e Road,, Liverpooll L12 Grenadier Drive, Liverpool L12 £129,950 £239,950 y Rating gE Energy
Ashtree e Grove,, Liverpooll L12 Haymans Grove, Liverpool L12 £125,000 £224,950 y Rating gD Energy
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Norris s Green n Road, , Liverpool Hollocombe Road, Liverpool, L12l L12 £117,950 £159,995 Rating gAwaited D Energy EnergyyRating
Cherry y Lane, Liverpool l L4 Cumbria Way,,Liverpool L12 £109,950 £139,995 Rating gD D Energy EnergyyRating
Barlows Lane,Liverpool , Liverpool l L9 MilfordsDrive, L12 £134,995 £108,950 Energyy Rating Rating gDD Energy
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Ardrossan n Road, , Liverpool Bevans Lane, Liverpool L12 £109,950 £82,500 EnergyyRating Rating gD C Energy
Eaton Road North, Liverpool lL12 Harradon n Road, , Liverpool L9 £105,000 £79,995 Energy Rating E y Rating gD Energy
Corona Road, ,Old Swan, Liverpool Turriff f Road, Liverpool l L14 L13 £99,950 £79,950 Energy Rating E y Rating gD Energy
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Radio in box as new cost £40 sell for £20. 2 large suitcases £10. Chrome bath taps cost £60 sell £30 with shower mixer Electric cooker fan double oven ceramic top cost £390 sell £120 v.g.c. T: 0151 521 4113
Book Shelves free standing 5 deep shelves £25 ono 07743699656
Dining table and six chairs dark solid wood, bargain £90 good condition includes two carver chairs 07413518635
Halogen oven 7LT used twice boxed £15 T: 0151 427 3177
Electric cooker double oven main one is fan assisted, ceramic top cost £375 sell £110 T: 0151 521 4113 M: 0712725845
Fender Squire Mini Stratocaster guitar electric cost £90 red suit beginner as new £55 ono 07650 96359 S com compressor limiter U S A £95 ono as new boxed stereo 07768096359l John
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FULWOOD IN SEVENTH HEAVEN By Ian Wignell FULWOOD Arms FC started the month of October with a tight fought 1-0 win over Hunting Lodge Athletic; it took a moment of brilliance from winger Layton Reynolds who scored with a magical side kick flying volley. Next up was Woolton FC, who had already beaten Fulwood Arms earlier on in season; Fulwood managed to sail into a 3-0 first-half lead, only to be pinned back to 3-2 late on in the game, with Fulwood hanging on for a 3-2 home win. Next up was a home tie against St Helens Town which saw Fulwood break their all-time scoring record by smashing in 7 goals; the game started rather slowly, with Benjamin Foster scoring the only goal of the first half, but soon into the second half Fulwood were running riot and it wasn’t long before goals flew in from Lawrence, Kenny, Fletcher and two from Layton Reynolds, Fulwood manager Wignell was ecstatic at the 7-0 result at full time. Fulwood then faced league leaders Warner Youth, who had won every single game so far this sea-
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son, and Fulwood showed how much they have improved as a team as they gave Warner their hardest game of the season. Warner went 2-0 up in the first half but the game had plenty of drama with Fulwood’s Craig Ramsey hitting the inside of the
bar with a 40 yard volley, keeper Joe Blackburn saving a penalty and Graeme Kenny missing a penalty at the other end. The game finished 2-0 and brought Fulwood’s 5game unbeaten run to a sad end.
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‘EATING out successfully over Christmas’ – seven tips Eat before you go – this may sound counter-intuitive, but having a healthy snack before you go out can make it easier to resist the menu's more tempting offerings. Say no to the breadbasket - this also goes for the bottomless bowls of chips and salsa offered at many Mexican restaurants. There's no need to fill up on empty or fat-filled calories before your meal even starts. Know the lingo – read the description for each dish and avoid ordering anything that contains these words: Buttery, creamy, cheesy, fried, au gratin, alfredo, con queso or sweet-and-sour. Split an entrée – restaurant portion sizes are often double what you actually need. Keep your portion sizes in check by sharing an entrée with a friend, or asking the server to take half and put it in a doggy bag before you begin your meal. Watch out for the salad – ordering a salad seems like a healthy option, but when it comes loaded with fatty dressing, bacon, fried chicken, cheese or tortilla chips, it could be worse than eating a
simple hamburger. Request the dressing on the side, and ask for low-fat versions of your favorites, vinaigrettes or olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Stick with grilled chicken, lean steak, fish or seafood. Go all-out on the veggies, and skip the bacon, cheese and other toppings. And, by all means, if your salad comes in a fried tortilla bowl, don't eat the bowl. Don't be afraid to ask – it's OK to request substitutions, such as steamed vegetables, extra vegetables or a side salad instead of rice or potatoes. You can ask for your chicken, beef or other
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SOUTH Liverpool FC remain unbeaten at the top of the West Cheshire League first division table despite unexpectedly dropping two points in a goalless home draw with bottom of the table Ashville. However, South produced an excellent series of results following elimination from the Liverpool County FA Challenge Cup to Hale on penalties, resulting in manager Martin Ryman receiving the Manager of the Month award for October. Five straight wins in the league have now resulted in a 7point lead in the league title race although the team’s main rivals, Cammell Lairds
Reserves, do have two games in hand. Star striker Cameron Dalton has hit form with a hattrick in a 4-2 win at Chester Nomads, 4 goals in a 5-1 win at Southport Trinity and singles in a 2-1 win at Hale and a 5-0 win against Ashville in the league cup. The team also defeated an under-strength Blacon Youth Club 4-0 with goals from Alex Woodcock (his 12th of the season), Gary Dunning and two from Nick Walker. The reserves have lost their lead in the third division to main rivals Kirkby Town Railway but have progressed to the quarter finals of the Liverpool County FA Junior Cup with a 4-2 win after extra
time against Speke-based Red and Blue, with goals from Francis Evans, Adam Shelton, Ryan McMahon and Chris Williamson, and a 3-1 win against Widnes-based Halton Borough with goals from Ryan McMahon (2) and Neil Roach. The youth team have increased their lead in the youth division with an excellent 2-0 win over Chester Nomads with goals from Craig Byrne and David Mee while there was also a 4-4 draw against West Kirby, with striker Alex Griffiths notching a hat-trick, and a 6-2 win at Belfry whilst main rivals Custy’s have dropped several points including a 5-5 draw with Newton.
SEVEN GOAL SEFTON! By Bill Chambers UNIVERSITY engineering student Grant Mullen has set a new Liverpool Sefton Hockey club record. Playing for the Men’s 3rd team against Bebington he scored 7 goals in our 10-1 win. Two weeks later he scored another hat trick against Llandudno in our 12-0 win. This brings his tally to 14 goals in 4 matches! On an amazing Saturday 1st November for all the Liverpool Sefton teams, the top men’s teams played 3, won 3, scored 24 goals and conceded 2 and the top women’s teams played 3,
won 3, scored 14 goals and conceded 1. The best performances were by the men’s 3rd team who beat Llandudno 12-0 and the Women’s 4ths who beat Formby 6-0. Other highlights of the weekend were James Lennox’s 4 goals and Martin Tsang’s 3 in our 2nd team’s 8-0 victory over Bebington. Other recent hat tricks included 3 by Chelsea Daly, 2 by Holly Woodward v Mossley Hill and Liverpool University and one each by Jo Wilde against Lytham St Anne’s and Simon Sullivan against Timperley. At the top end, the Women’s
1st team has held its own with the best in the league with draws at Cannock and Wakefield and an excellent win at Sutton Coldfield and are in 8th place in the Northern Conference whilst the men’s 1st team is in 5th place in the Northern League Division 2 West. At the lower end the newly formed Women’s 5th team won its first ever match beating Formby 2-0 last week and the Men’s 4th team won only its 2nd match of the season scoring 11 goals against high flying Deeside Ramblers.
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NATIONAL CUP CAMPAIGN BEGINS by Peter Harrison THE prestigious FA national Sunday cup commenced in October and as usual Liverpool teams were heavily represented. Liverpool teams have a rich tradition in the competition and those who entered will hope to go further than the Oyster who were unlucky losing finalists last year. With 46 ties played in the first round it is clear national interest is as keen as ever. The Alder Fc Sunday side drew an away fixture to local team The Molly. Played at Ashton Town FC, Alder returned with a 2-0 victory thanks to strikes from Macka and Jobo. Mention must also go Home and Bargain who also play at the Alder ground; trailing 2-1 with 10 minutes of the game remaining, Jimmy Vaughan’s men secured a 3-2 victory against a gallant Millhouse team from the Wirral. Both teams have now earned away fixtures in the second round to opposition outside of the city. The Saturday first team are now a nicely placed fifth in the league, just two points behind the leaders after a 2-0 victory against E L Lilley - Buck and Jobo on the score sheet. They exited the Challenge Cup after a 2-1 defeat against West Cheshire league opposition Hale FC and also suffered a 4-1 defeat to league leaders Waterloo GSOB. The second team have found life tough and,
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although playing well, have been unable to turn their performances into points. They lost 4-1 against league leaders KCFC, although were only trailing by a single goal with ten minutes remaining. A combination of injuries and absence has meant inconsistency in team selec-
tion, but it is hoped fortunes will change as the team settles and establishes itself. Pictured is the Alder FC Sunday team who compete in the Premier Division of the Business Houses League.
CROFT PASS LAST YEAR’S POINTS TALLY BUT ARE SHOT DOWN BY BIG GUNS By Mick Titherington WITH wins against Liver Academy and South Sefton Borough under their belt, Stoneycroft FC surpassed last year’s points total with still over half the league programme to complete. The fact they were able to record clean sheets in these fixtures was an added bonus, with the Croft going nap against Liver Academy to win 5-0. The South Sefton game was more of a tussle with both sides evenly matched but overall Croft edged it and were able to complete the double over their opponents. Joe Daley began the scoring when he cut in from the left and hit and unstoppable shot past the more than capable visiting keeper. Just before half-time Danny Raggett doubled the scoring from the spot after Eddie Baker had been impeded when on track for goal. Despite Sefton’s best efforts, they were unable to further penetrate the home defence
and the second half remained goalless. Between these games, Stoneycroft were unfortunate to go down 2-1 to Lower Breck when they visited Walton Hall Park. This was a game of chances taken and chances missed with Lower Breck being the more clinical of the two sides with the Croft ruing their failure in front of goal. Despite this setback manger Ross Kirkpatrick was more than happy with the progress the club was making. However he could not have foreseen the predicament he would have to face a week later when his side travelled to Croxteth to take on Red Rum with five of the players from the starting line-up against South Sefton missing, including the two goal scorers. At this level you can’t afford to lose that many quality players without it having an adverse effect. Taking nothing away from the team that played, but it provided a mountain for us to climb and we just could not
THERE were two league games scheduled for AFC Cronus Pegasus u9s last weekend but unfortunately one of them was postponed due to the Walton and Kirkdale JFL having to abandon all games due to ongoing building works at the Jeffrey Humble ground last Sunday. This meant the side’s only league game was in the Alice Petricca JFL u10s league on Saturday morning versus The Dragons of Maghull. As usual the lads got off to a blistering start with some great football. The two previous fixtures against their opponents so far this season had seen a league win of 7-1 and a cup win of 5-1 so much was expected. The goals surely did follow and the team was 5-0 up at half time which included four goals from Tom Clayton. In the second half the Dragons began to come right back into the game through sheer hard work and effort and scored three goals. The pitch was heavy and the Cronus boys began to tire. However, two more quick goals including another from Clayton meant the team eventually ran out 7-4 winners to maintain their 100% record in the u10s division of the Alice Petricca JFL. This is an excellent record considering they are playing a year above their age as the team are all u9s playing in an u10s league. In the afternoon the team went in to Kirkby Academy to play Liverpool FC u8s. That was after beating Accrington Stanley's u9s Academy team 54 the week before. However, after the morning efforts the team where tired and did very well to come away with a creditable 5-5 draw. This weekend sees a game against GR Milan in the APJFL on Saturday and a game against Croxteth Tigers in the WKJFL on the Sunday. Team vs Dragons of Maghull was: Joe Storey, Louis Murphy, Elliott Barry, Sam Smith, Harvey Edgar, Joel Skillen, Adam Peters, Tom Clayton
do it on the day” he said after his side’s heavy defeat - “but we carry on” was his clarion call. Slightly reinforced, they travelled to league leaders Waterloo Dock midweek and despite taking the lead in a much-improved display they once again failed to capitalise on opportunities and suffered the same fate as the week before. To complete perhaps the hardest challenge the fixture list could present, they visited champions APH four days later and went down to their third defeat in a row. They will be happy to have got these games out of the way there are clearly two sub-divisions within the division and the Maiden Lane crew will be seeking to head or be near the top of the pack that make up the lower of those subdivisions. However, there are no easy games and a tighter defence together with the ability to seize goalscoring opportunities will be required if that ambition is to be realised.
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