Issue 106 – May 2015
OLD SCHOOL TIES By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society WOODED parkland covered the gentle slopes, providing residents with quiet retreats from the busy business world of the nearby port. Wealthy merchants increasingly saw the potential of the area in late Georgian times shortly before Queen Victoria came to the throne. Ancient West Derby took on a new role as an upmarket residential area for those with cash to spend. Elegant mansions began to be built in substantial numbers from the 1830s, starting a trend lasting around 50 years. The Molyneux family – later Earls of Sefton – settled here in Tudor times when they built a small house which grew over time into Croxteth Hall. Four big houses would eventually become part of Holly Lodge School. The first was
Holly Lodge House (pictured about 1930) which was followed by Sandheys, Fremont and Uplands. Wealthy miller Edward Hutchinson was the best-known resident of Holly Lodge House. He carried out extensive alterations and extensions around 1885, installing the colourful stained glass window recently moved to
the new school hall. Uplands was one of two houses with the same name in an area marked on old maps as The Uplands – hence The Lowlands in Haymans Green. Both Uplands and Lowlands were occupied by the Withers family. Wealthy stockbroker Richard Withers, of Uplands, was married three times, widowed twice, and had numerous children. Fremont, on Mill Lane behind the Jolly Miller pub, features an unusual garden room or summer house. Nearby Sandheys was home to members of the Bright family before becoming an orphanage after the First World War. Originally there was a house between Fremont and Sandheys, quaintly called The Bingle. It was demolished after being badly damaged by a stray bomb in the Second World War. Barnfield was a big rambling house dating from 1828 which stood at the end of Mill Lane. It was demolished in the 1930s when Queens Drive was widened. Building company Redrow plan to develop the Holly Lodge House site with 60 houses. Both Fremont and Sandheys are Grade IIlisted and will be returned to residential use. The pond, a popular feature of the grounds, will become a public amenity. However, Holly Lodge House – although in good condition and capable of being converted – is not listed so will be demolished under the current plans. Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday May 20 at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool.
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Blood on the Shamrock
(a book by local author Eddie ‘Ned’ Burke) LOCAL author Eddie ‘Ned’ Burke, at the ripe young age of 92, has written a wonderful book in tribute to his pals who were killed whilst serving in the 6th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers during their active Second World War service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. The book is a vivid and captivating personal history of Eddie’s active service during the war and a very fitting and moving tribute to those who gave their lives. Ned was born in the Scotland Road area and left school to become a telegraph messenger. He then joined the 8th Irish Battalion of the King’s Liverpool Regiment, the regiment in which the uncle after whom he was named had served during the First World War, and served with the 6th Battalion Royal Inniskilling
Fusiliers. Wounded in Italy after the crossing of the River Sangro, he was transferred home on a hospital ship and after many months in hospital he was discharged from the army. Eddie told The LINK: “My generation was born after the 1914-18 war and it had a big impact on our lives – wives without husbands, children without fathers, aunties mourning the man they were going to
marry. “When peace was declared, we were told it was a land fit for heroes to live in; we had seen the last war of this century and the League of Nations would secure peace and security. “During my war service I witnessed the reality of warfare, where generals devise the battle plans and take the glory of the victory, which would not of course be achieved without the selfless courage of the officers and men. “Blood on the Shamrock is my belated tribute to the heroes who rest in the countries they liberated.” Ned now lives with his wife Doreen and family in Liverpool; they have three children, nine grandchildren and have just returned from a tour revisiting the battlefields and cemeteries of Sicily and Italy by courtesy of the Heroes Return 2 Fund.
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MERSEYSIDE WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION Are holding an exhibition and sale at St. Barnabas Church, Allerton Road/Penny Lane, from Monday 4th. to Saturday, 9th May 2015. Opening times are 10am to 4pm. Entrance is free.
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STRANGE TALES
PLUMBING THE DEPTHS By Anton Valdemart RAY picked up his toolbox and headed for the van, leaving his dingy house and grumpy wife Linda who thought more of her goldfish than him. It was just another day but at least he was out of the house for a few precious hours. Ray adjusted his battered cap, lit his pipe – banned from anywhere near the aquariums – and started the engine. The address was one he hadn’t heard of, out in the country. “I’m told you are an excellent plumber,” said the cultured voice on his crackly phone which smelt of goldfish food. “I don’t know where the water’s coming from, it’s bubbling up from somewhere.”
Ray said he would be over within the hour. Probert’s Moat was a large house beyond Kirkby. The caller – Mrs Alice Sidegate – gave him directions how to get there. He turned down a lane which petered out into a muddy track bordered by tangled hawthorn bushes. Ray’s gloom mounted as the van bumped along. He turned a corner, scattering several hens, and pulled up outside the old house surrounded by dry moat crossed by a stone bridge. Ray knocked his pipe out and hauled his tool box to the front door. Mrs Sidegate was tall and elegant, wearing a colourful dress. Behind her, hunched on a chair, was a girl staring at a computer. “I hope you can sort this out,” said Mrs Sidegate as
she ushered Ray though the house, their footsteps echoing on stone floors. “My family have lived here since 1540 but I doubt if we have had anything like this since we drained the moat.” She and her daughter Ellie had been woken in the night by a weird gurgling sound which reverberated through the ancient rooms. “It sounded like a giant choking on his victim, most peculiar,” Mrs Sidegate groaned as she led him down the cellar steps. “There – look.” Ray peered into a corner where there was a dark, arched opening. “It’s the piscina – a drain for holy water. This was once the crypt of a monastery that stood here before the Reformation.
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“There’s never been water in it – until now.” Ray stretched out his hand and plunged it into the cool, crystal-clear water. It was strangely soothing as he reached deeper. He touched stone and felt a steady current rising from a small hole. “There’s a natural spring coming through – I’ll soon fix it,” Ray said confidently. He found himself humming long-forgotten hymns as he used fast-setting cement to seal the hole before draining the cavity. Mrs Sidegate looked serene as she handed him the cash with a grateful smile. Ellie had been transformed from a bored teenager into a radiant angel. Ray later experienced deep joy as he left the pet shop – the van felt like a golden chariot. He heard heavenly music as Linda opened their front door. “I’ve bought you a new fish,” he said, his shining eyes meeting her astonished gaze.
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Sutton Kersh to sponsor Liverpool legend’s annual golf tournament FORMER England and Liverpool football legend and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson, Nugent Care’s Patron, will be holding his annual golf classic to raise much-needed funds for the charity. The event will be taking place on 21st
May at Mossock Hall Golf Club. Marie Reynolds, Fundraising Manager for Nugent Care, said: ‘This is the tenth year of Phil’s golf classic event for Nugent Care and working in partnership with such a leading, trust-
ed and local property agent as Sutton Kersh is a perfect fit for us. This event keeps going from strength to strength and we have already sold all of our team places and we are extremely grateful to Phil and all of our supporters’.
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THE Inklings were formed from a Liverpool University writing course, the members of which set up the group. The idea of the Inklings was to help people move forward with their writing or poetry. The first two visits are free, followed by a subscription of £1.50 per visit to cover the rent of the room at The BlackE, Great George Street. If you have a book, short story, poem or just wish to listen, you'll be welcome on Wednesday afternoons between 1pm and 3pm. Coffee is later at Maggie May's, Bold Street!
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Cornerstone Quilters CORNERSTONE Quilters meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10am to 3pm in St Mary's Millennium Centre, West Derby Village. We share quilting skills in a friendly, welcoming group of mixed levels and we also have occasional workshops and days out. We make beautiful quilts of all sizes, by hand and by machine, and smaller items such as bags, cushions, and seasonal decorations.
As a community group we wanted to do something to help others so we now sew special bags to hold syringe drivers for cancer patients. We also make bags to hold the ‘Beads of Courage’ awarded to children with cancer: each bead awarded for bravery as they endure the difficult procedures of their treatment. One of our ‘Block of the Month’ quilts will be donated to provide funds for cancer research, each square
having a special design of a house with a pink door and window. Take a look at our blog http://quiltcornerstone.blogsp ot.com to see a range of the items we have been making and maybe it will inspire you to join us. We would welcome new members. Email quiltcornerstoneliverpool@outlook.com or sewjo@hotmail.com Telephone 07477 268 768.
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Slimming World leads to a new career and friend IN 2010 John Kelly and Jo Young found themselves in jobs they no longer liked and little did they realise they were about to embark on a new career path that would change both their lives for the better. John was a full time driving instructor with his own driving school and Jo worked in the family furniture business....but both felt the need for a new challenge and this is where the story unfolds. Both John and Jo attended Marji’s Slimming World group in West Derby. They did not know each other when they joined but that was all to change. Seeing that they both had the necessary qualities to be Slimming World consultants (a big heart being the main one!), Marji approached them individually regarding a consult-
ant role. After going along to a consultant opportunity event, they both decided to take the plunge and become consultants. It wasn't until they met at a district meeting in July that year that they became instant friends and by 2013 both John and Jo had quit their full time jobs to concentrate solely on Slimming World and their wonderful new career. Jo says, 'This is definitely my niche, I LOVE this job....talking about food, helping people to change their lives, making so many new friends, having a job I can go to and actually enjoy! This is the best move I have ever made”. John says, “ I get more job satisfaction than I’ve ever had, seeing members change before my eyes gives a real buzz; less
hours, less stress, more rewarding and I’ve met a team I can rely on, working together for the same goal”. Since meeting on that training day, John and Jo are inseparable friends. They both say: “Marji spotted something in us and we are so grateful that she gave us this chance. This new career has changed our lives – we have more quality time and flexibility, it really is the best job in the world. We are BFF's and its all
down to Slimming World, our weight loss journey, and our consultant Marji” John’s groups meet weekly in The Vagabonds, Queens Drive and All Hallows Centre, Allerton (07584 200959) Jo's groups are held in The Lifestyles Aquatics Centre. Wavertree (07934 493871) Anyone interested in learning more about what it’s like to be a Slimming World consultant, please contact Marji on 07739 167048.
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French cooking with Marilyn Mckenna EVA’S PEACH AND PISTACHIO CRUMBLE Ingredients Four peaches. 50 gr pistachios (unsalted of course). 90 gr flour. 50 gr butter. 50 gr sugar. 50 gr icing sugar. Half a lemon. Method Chop up the pistachios (or use a blender). Pour into a bowl
and add the flour, softened butter and icing sugar. Rub together to make a crumble consistency. Spread out on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Cook for about 1015 mins at 180°. You can take it out and break the crumble up and put back in the oven so it is cooked evenly right through. Meanwhile, peel the
peaches and cut up into slices. Place in a dish with the lemon juice and sugar and cover. Cook in the microwave oven for five minutes. Serve warm, sprinkle with the crumble just before serving I used tinned peaches because peaches are not in season yet. I also mixed them with frozen defrosted mangoes. It was really nice too. ANTIQUES VALUATION DAY Nugent Care are holding an Antiques Valuation Day with Adam Partridge Auctioneers on Tuesday 9th June from 2pm6pm at the Fisher More Hall at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Bishop Eton. BBC Flog It! personality Adam Partridge will be there in person to value any antiques for a donation of £3. For details contact Fran D’Arcy: 0151 261 2043.
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General Knowledge Quiz 1. In what year was Newsham Park opened? (a) 1828 (b) 1848 (c) 1868?
2. In what year was Sefton Park opened? (a) 1852 (b) 1872 (c) 1892?
3. What is the (approx.) distance, in kilometres, between Liverpool and London? (a) 200 (b) 350 (c) 500?
4. Which one of the following cities is the most northerly?
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(a) Derby (b) Lincoln (c) Stoke-on-Trent?
5. Which Canadian city hosted the 1976 Olympic Games? (a) Montreal (b) Quebec (c) Toronto? 6. What is the capital
of India? (a) Delhi (b) Kolkatta (c) Mumbai?
7. Who was the first British golfer to win the U.S. Masters tournament? (a) Nick Faldo (b) Tony Jacklin (c) Sandy Lyle?
8.What nationality was the legendary motor racing driver Ayrton Senna? (a) Argentinian (b) Brazilian (c) Spanish? 9. The Montague and Capulet families are the main characters in which of
Shakespeare’s plays? (a) The Merchant of Venice (b) Much Ado About Nothing (c) Romeo and Juliet? 10. Who wrote “The Canterbury Tales”? (a) Chaucer (b) Milton (c) Shakespeare?
MOONLIGHT MEMORY WALK Woodlands Hospice Moonlight Memory Walk, 10km sponsored walk starting at 9.30pm on Friday 3rd July 2015 from Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club, Blundellsands, L23 8TW. £15 entry per adult, £10 entry age 12-15, plus sponsorship. Register online at: www.moonlightmemorywalk.org. Entry includes: goody bag, t-shirt, medal, refreshments on return. For more info please contact 0151 529 8193 or email tracy.barnes@aintree.nhs.uk
Dog of the month Dog name: Bobby Breed: Harrier Dog age: 18 months old His story: Bobby is a lovely chap, very friendly and outgoing. He is extremely intelligent and is going to need a lot of stimulation and exercise to keep him entertained. Bobby doesn’t have many manners at the moment, so will need owners who are willing to continue his training he is doing at the centre to learn his basic commands. He will require a few good walks a day as he loves being active. He gets along very well with other dogs, and can live with children aged 7 and above.
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Harness the power By Paul Coshott A FEW months ago, in preparation for my Black Sash exam in Lau Gar Kung Fu, I had to punch through a one inch thick piece of wood. I knew the purpose of the exercise, which was to harness the determination within you, and express it through the punch. I only got one chance to break the wood, which I did. This kind of exercise is also good for helping to break down negative beliefs, giving you the feeling that you can do anything. It is important for us to challenge ourselves every now and again for our own development; also, nothing
THE LIVERPOOL PERSONAL TRAINER gets achieved in your comfort zone. With regards to exercise and keeping fit, there may be times when you want to change your state to a more powerful and resourceful one in an instant. You might be faced with a difficult exercise or challenge that you need to do in order to achieve your goal. Three tips to get powerful…..now Think of someone who is already doing what you want to do. What is their thought pattern in that situation? Can you copy it? Check your posture and
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What’s On Section Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section – maximum 60 words Email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk MAY ANTIQUES VALUATION DAY Nugent Care are holding an Antiques Valuation Day with Adam Partridge Auctioneers on Tuesday 9th June from 2pm-6pm at the Fisher More Hall at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Bishop Eton. BBC Flog It! personality Adam Partridge will be there in person to value any antiques for a donation of £3. For details contact Fran D’Arcy: 0151 261 2043. CARDINAL HEENAN PTA PRESENT MOJO CIRCUS Cardinal Heenan PTA present Mojo Circus, a live band, on Saturday 23rd May. Tickets for this event are just £7 and can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www.cardinalheenanpta.org.uk. BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, nonthreatening 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 MERSEYSIDE WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION Are holding an exhibition and sale at St. Barnabas Church, Allerton Road/Penny Lane, from Monday, 4th. to Saturday, 9th May 2015. Opening times 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Entrance is free. THE SAVOY JAZZMEN The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 5th May between 2-4pm. Admission costs £5.00, which includes light refreshments. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY MERSEYSIDE BRANCH. Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy Monday 18th May - Models evening. Bring along your models of trams, trains, buses and any other passenger transport related items of local interest you may have and tell us about them. A chance too for help with any model construction problems. Starts 7.30pm. Visitors always welcome to our meetings. Refreshments £1.50. WRITING WORKSHIP One Magnificent City - Words & Manifests: Community writing workshops – from the Centre for New and International Writing, University of Liverpool. Facilitator, Pauline Rowe http://www.liv.ac.uk/new-and-internationalwriting/ Sat 30th May 12.30pm - 2.30 pm: Tuebrook Hope Centre,at Christ Church Buckingham Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8AZ (this is at the West Derby Road end of Buckingham Road and easily accessible by bus - on the 12,13,15, 18, 218 bus routes). To book a place at any of these workshops contact Pauline Rowe e: pauline.rowe@liverpool.ac.uk or mob 07875 434 292 Community creative writing workshops to encourage engagement with the romance, memories, archives and stories of the Cunard ships return to Liverpool. REGULAR EVENTS BELLE VALE PREFAB PROJECT
Did you live in the Prefabs in Belle Vale? Come and join us at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, from 7pm until 9pm on the last Thursday of every month. Look us up on our website www.bellevaleprefabs.com, Facebook or phone 07570 832294 for more details. Share memories, meet old friends, make new ones. SINGING OUR SOCKS OFF Community choir for everyone. Fun, friendly and very active club performing across the city at major events meet every Wednesday at St Hilda's Church, Stuart Avenue, Hunts Cross, 7.15pm to 9.15pm. First session free, £6 per class, no experience necessary. Call Su on 07717 181826 THE HUYTON POET Great Presentations for organisations, of that you can be sure; The Huyton Poet will make you smile - he'll make you laugh and more. A GREAT CHOICE AS YOUR NEXT GUEST SPEAKER - thehuytonpoet@gmail.com DOES YOUR GROUP NEED A PRESENTATION? Several presentations are available, including, The 20th Century Catthedrals of England, The Leeds to Liverpool Canal, The Anderton Lift, The Revenge Weapons of Adolf Hitler and the Invasion of England, Operation Sealion. Also, the paintings of Canalletto, J W M Turner and L S Lowry. For further details, contact John on 0151 721 7681. 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 disease 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, Tues 10am12noon. 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 information. CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www.co-residentsassociation.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. 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 5.306.45pm 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 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 INTERMEDIATES 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 Wed 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 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. 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 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 6-8pm and are now held at Costa Coffee in Liverpool One (opposite Debenhams). 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 THE INKLINGS Writers and poets group. Readings and constructive comments. Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm. Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool 1. Read or listen. All are welcome. Tel, 07561 077377 NIA HOLISTIC MOVEMENT Thursdays 6-7pm at Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane – a fun, energising class focusing on sensing pleasure, comfort and ease moving your body’s way. Using 9 different movement forms from Dance Arts, Martial Arts & Healing Arts, done barefoot to diverse and inspiring music. Nia is suitable for all ages, abilities & conditions. Tel: Patricia 07947 480180. 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. 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 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 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 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) Tues-Sun 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 contact Gaynor Lanceley FARMERS ARMS Solicitors at Paul LADIES BOWLING Crowley & Co (West Derby) 0151 CLUB 226 2020 YOGA HUYTON TOWNSEND LANE. GATEWAY CLUBMOOR. 115 Rupert Rd, Our friendly team Huyton L36 9TE. needs new members. Relaxed friendly hatha yoga class Beginners or taught by Frank experienced players Perry. Beginners will be warmly welcome. Every welcomed. Mon., 11.15am For information call –12.15 pm and Thurs., 6–7pm; £3 (ask for Ann) per class
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Ball raises £23,000 in James’ memory LAST Friday I was invited to attend the James Bulger Charity Black Tie Ball at Liverpool’s Adelphi Hotel and what a pleasure it was to be involved at such a fantastic event. Stars were out in force to celebrate what would have been James’ 25th birthday on the 16th March. Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh was joined by her teenage daughter, Emilie, and they both performed amazingly on stage. Tina Malone, Hollyoaks actor James Sutton, Philip Oliver and Michael Starke were also there to show their support. Denise Fergus (James’ mum) set up the ‘For James’ charity to keep James’ memory alive and help children who have suffered bereavement or been a victim of crime, hatred or bullying. The total raised on the night was £23,000, which was amazing! I think it is fantastic that Denise has set this charity up and has tried to make something positive come out of her dreadful situation and help others.
It was an absolute honour to be a part of this fantastic cause and if there is anything whatsoever that I can do to help this charity going forward then I definitely will. At the weekend I was a judge at the LML (Little Miss/Mr Liverpool) competition at The Hilton Hotel, and it was a fabulous day. I was joined by Amanda Harrington, Rebeckah Vaughan. Mark Byron, Calvin Fox and Herbert Howe on the panel where we watched some amazing kids trying to win the biggie. What talent we have in this city! There were so many little cuties that it was a struggle to come to a decision but the winner of the £1,000 cash prize was my little fav Charlie Birchall from Merchant Taylors in Crosby. It was his first ever modelling competition but he was so full of confidence and personality that he got all our votes! He definitely stole the show for me! With the holiday season fast approaching, I am kaftan crazy at the moment so have picked out my top 3 to show you! I absolutely love this Forever Unique multi-
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ONE of our group’s activities is to select a worthy charity each year and to then donate whatever has been raised to that charity. We decided 12 months ago that our chosen charity would be Guide Dogs for the Blind and at our meeting on March 5 we were able to make a donation of £1000. The photo shows (on the left) Jan from Guide Dogs at Bradbury Fields, Whisper (a 14 months old guide dog in training) and (on the right) one of our committee members, Barbara, who helps to train Whisper. The 060 Club meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC,
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If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 428 5630 or 0151 226 1984.
WRITING WORKSHIP One Magnificent City Words & Manifests: Community writing workshops – from the Centre for New and International Writing, University of Liverpool. Facilitator, Pauline Rowe http://www.liv.ac.uk/newand-international-writing/ Sat
30th May 12.30pm - 2.30 pm: Tuebrook Hope Centre,at Christ Church Buckingham Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8AZ (this is at the West Derby Road end of Buckingham Road and easily accessible by bus - on the 12,13,15, 18, 218 bus routes).
To book a place at any of these workshops contact Pauline Rowe by emailing pauline.rowe@liverpool.ac .uk or call 07875 434 292. Community creative writing workshops to encourage engagement with the romance, memories, archives and stories of the Cunard ships return to Liverpool.
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Sutton Kersh are delighted to offer for sale this well presented terraced house with accommodation comprising: vestibule, lounge and kitchen. To the first floor landing there are two bedrooms and shower room/WC. The property has double glazed windows throughout. Outside there is a rear garden and garage. The property is being offered with no on-going chain. Energy Rating E Viewings are strictly by appointment and can be arranged via our West Derby Office. For further details contact 0151 256 7837
New bowel cancer EWEMOVE.COM AIMING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ZOE’S PLACE support group In 2009 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. I was devastated and knew my life would change forever. But my op was successful and ten months later I had a reversal operation – no more stoma! I should have been ecstatic but I felt alone and isolated. Don’t get me wrong, I have a wonderfully supportive network of family and friends, but I had no contact with people who shared the same/similar experiences as
myself. There were no support groups in Liverpool so I searched online and found a bowel cancer charity with a phoneline giving access to bowel cancer nurses. It was a lifeline but not what I was looking for – face to face, social experiences! After being discharged from hospital in October 2014, I decided to start a Support Group for people feeling the same as me. People who would like to
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Local EweMove.com branch director Giovanni Tummino is offering to waive the fee on his first 10 instructions in return for donations to local charity Zoe’s Place. Giovanni told The LINK: “Having been Chairman of the Finance Committee at St Austins Church for 5 years, Eucharistic minister for 6 years and a fundraiser at the local school, I have always thought that it’s good to give something back to the community. I have four children of my own and Zoe’s Place has always struck me as being a really worthy cause”. “EweMove.com has specialised in sales and lettings since 2005 and is now one of the fastest growing estate agencies in the UK. Its franchises are located throughout the UK, meeting the needs of house buyers and sellers as well as tenants and landlords. Customers are not required to pay upfront fees or hidden charges, along with a ‘No Sale, No Fee’ promise. And mindful that moving home can be stressful, we go out of our way to provide an unparalleled ‘VIP’ customer service, offering help and support every step of the way. With more buyers now viewing online, properties are listed on all of the major property portals generating 183 million buyer searches each month. The ‘Mammoth Marketing’ approach means that sellers’ homes get more interest, more quickly, and the 24/7 service makes sure that any tenant viewing enquiry or purchase offer is never lost”. “With rental properties throughout the UK”, Giovanni continued, “EweMove.com has experience and knowledge in the lettings market ensuring profitable returns for landlords and maintaining safe homes for tenants. Landlords and house sellers are given a free, no-obligation property appraisal at the outset to honestly predict a property’s profitability and advise on the range of options open to them. EweMove.com also has a unique, bespoke management software program in place which provides landlords with a weekly report on their property showing rents received, any repairs reported and all communications with the tenant - especially useful for landlords based remotely. For those who are struggling to get a foot on the property ladder, there is the ‘Rent Now, Buy Later’ scheme, where rent is fixed for five years with an affordable monthly payment to build up a deposit fund”. Contact Giovanni on 07815 971630
Macdonald Street, L15 Space Estate Agents are pleased to offer for sale this two bedroom terraced property. The property consists of a lounge, kitchen with access to the rear yard, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. It is also close to local shopping areas and public transport links. EPC rating D. Contact Space Estates on:
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Acumen Estates are pleased to offer for sale this spacious double fronted cottage. The property is situated within the much sought after conservation area of Old Swan. Accommodation comprises of spacious open plan lounge and dining room, Kitchen, Conservatory and utilty/shower room. To the first floor there are three well proportioned bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom. Externally the property benefits from gardens to the front & rear. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this spacious family home. For further details contact Acumen Estates on 0151 228 4447
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Former England and Liverpool football legend and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson, Nugent Care’s Patron, will be holding his annual golf classic to raise much-needed funds for the charity. The event will be taking place on 21st May at Mossock Hall Golf Club. Marie Reynolds, Fundraising Manager for Nugent Care, said: ‘This is the tenth year of Phil’s golf classic event for Nugent Care and working in partnership with such a leading, trusted and local property agent as Sutton Kersh is a perfect fit for us. This event keeps going from strength to strength and we have already sold all of our team places and we are extremely grateful to Phil and all of our supporters’. James Kersh, Managing Director at Sutton Kersh, said: ‘Having worked with Nugent Pictured l-r: Helen Goodwin, James Kersh, Phil Thompson and Care for a number of years now, and knowMarie Reynolds ing how many people they help, we wanted to support them with the wonderful work they do throughout the North West.’ For further information on the event please contact: Michele Duckworth on 0151 261 4498 or email: mduckworth@nugentcare.org
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SOUTH SECURE TITLE WITH TWO GAMES TO GO By Jim Stanway A 5-1 HOME win over midtable Chester Nomads coupled with a 2-0 home defeat for the team’s only rivals, Cammell Laird Reserves, meant April 18 was a special day for the club. Ten points clear, the West Cheshire League first division will now reside at South Liverpool, the club’s first senior title since 1966! On April 1 a shock 3-1 defeat at home to relegationthreatened Southport Trinity, the team’s first loss of the season, gave the advantage to Cammell Laird. However, South have responded in style, winning five games in succession, scoring 17 goals and conceding only one. Cammell Lairds imploded, losing three of their last four games, allowing South to win the title with two league games to go. A 3-0 win over Vauxhall Motors with goals from Alex Woodcock, Elliott Burnett and Gary Pollard, a 2-0 win over local rivals, Hale, with goals from Gary Pollard and James Kelly, a 5-0 win over Upton with four goals for Cameron Dalton and one for Alex Woodcock, a 2-0 win at Blacon with two goals for Cameron Dalton and the title-clinching 5-1 win over Chester Nomads with three goals for Alex Woodcock
Liverpool Sefton Women’s 5th team (not bottom of the league).
Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club – end of term report By Bill Chambers
South's two in form strikers Alex Woodcock (rear) Cameron Dalton with captain armband (front). and one each for Cameron Dalton and Elliott Burnett. The team still have another trophy to win as they have reached the final of the league cup where they will attempt to do the double and beat Cammell Laird to both major West Cheshire League titles. The silverware keeps on coming as the youth team clinched the West Cheshire League youth division with a 3-0 win at Chester Nomads with two goals from David Mee. A 6-0 win at Litherland Remyca in the
semi-final of the league cup, with three goals for David Mee and one each for Alex Walsh, Alex Griffiths and Mike Davies. The team now have two finals to play in three days; the Liverpool County FA Youth Cup against Maghull and the West Cheshire League Youth Cup against West Kirby. The team could achieve a historic treble. On top of this the reserve team are still in promotion contention from the West Cheshire League third division.
Fulwood against the odds FULWOOD Arms FC ended February with a tricky home fixture to potential league champions Warner Youth. Fulwood struggled with a number of first team players unavailable and found themselves outclassed at times by the movement of Warner’s young and versatile players, the game ending in a 3-0 defeat. The next fixture was a home tie in the Ernie Hind Memorial Cup, against first division side Hunts Cross. Fulwood were simply not at their best in the game and, although managing goals from brothers Adam and Craig Ramsey, Fulwood were unable to add to that and lost the game 4-2. Next up was a league fixture against Old Albion and, after a disappointing away defeat to them earlier on in the season, Fulwood were out for revenge. Fulwood found themselves a goal down early on but Jon Ward managed to get an equaliser from a Daniel Lawrence corner. Towards the end of the sec-
ond half just as it looked like a certain draw, centre back Ian Quirk raced up the pitch and provided the pass for Craig Ramsey who slotted
the ball into the back of the net to score a lovely goal. So the final score was Fulwood 2 Old Albion 1 – mission accomplished!
IT’S APRIL and it’s the end of the season for Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club with only a 4th team Cup Final, AGM, annual dinner, summer leagues and tours to come. Another season has gone! Last year we attracted over 80 men and women new players. The Women’s 1sts avoided relegation from the National League when Kendal were docked points for fielding illegal players a week before the playoffs. The rest achieved respectable positions of 5th, 3rd, 3rd and 8th in the North West and Lancashire Leagues. Three of the men’s four teams were 7th in their
respective leagues with the 3rds achieving a respectable 3rd in the North West League. Our next major initiative is the mixed BACK TO HOCKEY campaign aimed at attracting older players (25-45 years old last year who have got out of the habit of playing) or youngsters (16-21 years who never took the chance at school). The Campaign runs from Tuesday 12th May to 9th June 2015 at 7-8pm each Tuesday at Wyncote behind Tesco’s Allerton Road. Last year about 15-16 attended the course and 12 now play for our 4ths and 5th teams. One man and one woman are captains next season! As captain and mother of a
baby boy Charley Green says: “Back to Hockey saw the creation of the 5th Women’s team, with a mix of women who have either never played hockey or not played since school. We really enjoyed each match as it helped us all to improve our games. We started the season without knowing each other’s names and finished proud of our improved performance, feeling like a team ready to take on next season and chuffed we didn’t finish last in the league! We have a wide range of ages and abilities and encourage those who are nervous about returning to the sport to join as we’re all playing for fun. See you all at Wyncote on the 12th May at 8pm!”
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ALDER FC LADIES’ CUP WIN SUCCESS By Peter Harrison THE Alder Ladies Sunday football team clinched silverware for the first time in their history by winning the Liverpool County FA Women’s Challenge Cup. In the final, played at the County FA Headquarters, they secured a 2-0 victory against Mersey Rail Ladies. Their opening goal was a spectacular free kick from Danielle Robertson which gave the team a 1-0 half time lead. In the second half they weathered the storm as Mersey Rail pushed for an equaliser and Nadia Trampnow secured the win with the second goal ten minutes from time. Proud team manager Paul Barnes, who is retiring this year, said: “This was a gritty performance in which we had to dig in
Pictured are the girls with the cup after their fine victory. hard against a very good side. “The win is the culmination of three years hard
work to achieve our first trophy and I would like to thank all girls both past and present for their con-
tribution and to add special thanks to my assistant manager Alan Gleave.”
AFC Cronus Pegasus u9s on course for clean sweep AFC Cronus Pegasus go in search of the Alice Petricca U10s league and cup treble this Saturday on Long Lane against Green Park, a side they have beaten convincingly three times this season so far. The most recent match for the Saturday group in the cup saw them defeat a determined Hornets 4-0 despite only having six players available. Goals from Harvey Edgar, two from Sam Smith and a goal from Tom Clayton saw the team to victory. Outside of the Alice Petricca league a mixture of the Saturday and Sunday teams saw the Pegasus squad travel to Oldham Athletic after an invitation to play their u9s squad. An emphatic performance saw the boys register an amazing 7-2 victory
against a League One academy side of the same age. Managers Kev Edgar and Rob Smith were thrilled with the performance of the players adding that the progression of the players is clearly evident based on the results to date. The team went up to Blackpool at Easter to play in the Blackpool Rangers Invitational Tournament and were unbelievably unlucky not to come away with the crown. The team lost on penalties in the final to the Failsworth Boys team from Manchester, incidentally the same team who knocked the Cronus side out of the JSL tournament in Rochdale over Christmas. This time Cronus were much the better side and were unlucky to end the game 0-0 after dominating
the game in parts. A record of scored 24 goals and conceding just one all tournament (seven matches) reflects the performances and efforts the players put in. Both Joe Storey in goal and Elliott Barry at the back were outstanding throughout. In the Walton and Kirkdale League, Cronus u9s continue to strive for honours and the boys came through a very tough semi-final against Quarry Green Tigers to edge through on penalties after a closely fought 2-2 draw after extra time in very, very windy conditions. Two goals from Tom Clayton were enough to get the match to an intense penalty shoot-out. Successful penalties from Brodie Williams, Logan Deegan-Hughes, Harvey Edgar, Dylan Crawford
and Joe Smith saw the lads get through after a tremendous save from Luke Miller in the Cronus goal on Quarry Greens final penalty. A great final at Long Lane beckons on third May against Farmers for the u9s Knockout cup. The lads go up to Preston North End this Sunday followed by a summer programme of tournaments right around the North West, Cheshire and North Wales for a variety of invitational events. APJFL side: Joe Storey, Sam Smith, Louis Murphy, Elliott Barry, Harvey Edgar, Luke Roberts, Tom Clayton, Dylan Kendrick. WKJFL side: Luke Miller, Brodie Williams, Ryan Jones, Logan Deegan-Hughes, Dylan Kendrick, Dylan Crawford, Harvey Edgar, Tom Clayton, Joe Smith.
The Baker Boys. Brothers Eddie and Simon starred in Stoneycroft’s victory over rivals Liver Academy.
Croft grab a lifeline with fightback By Mick Tetherington EVEN to the casual observer it was evident that the games in the new year would be crucial in determining the fate of Stoneycroft FC. Having gone down to WEX in the first of these encounters they entertained Byrom in game one of three home fixtures. Against all the odds, with a sadly depleted squad limiting team selection, they pulled off a well-earned victory to receive a desperately needed three points. A superb performance by stand-in keeper Simon Baker and a goal apiece from Brian Porter, Bruce Crumbleholme and Connor Matthews contributed to the triumph. In keeping with previous falsedawns, the momentum propelled by this success did not survive through to the next game when another defensive lapse presented Collegiate with a gift of a goal, which they held until the 85th minute, when Liam Currie equalised to the delight of the Croft fans. Any celebrations were cut short when the visitors restored the lead two minutes later and held out to advance their cause in the strive for safety. Warbreck were the next to visit and went home 2-0 winners after a shambolic clearance landed at the feet of Warbreck's Joe Cawley who slotted into the gaping goal. Cawley added another in the second half to double his and his team’s score to add to the
troubles of the long suffering Stoneycroft support. This meant that the Tuesday night game at Liver Academy took on even more significance for if Stoneycroft were to lose surely it would be the end of their tenure in the top division. The omens did not look good as they were a goal down within a minute when once again the suicide button was pressed and on eleven minutes Liver made it two. At this stage Liver were clearly the brighter of the sides and the Croft appeared in disarray. On the 20-minute mark Curtis Martins had to retire with a recurrence of an ankle injury, being replaced by Ryan Nassor and the visitors reverted to a 4-42 formation which transformed their performance. Adam Newbolt, back in the side after a long absence, began the fightback when he bundled the ball over the line to reduce the deficit just before half-time. Three minutes after the restart the marauding Eddie Baker popped up to net the equaliser, then ten minutes later he broke through and with a clinical finish put his team ahead. Sterling defensive work backed up by a competent performance from keeper Simon Baker meant that the Croft were able to hold out to grab a lifeline from which they may still be able to pull themselves to safety. Six points from the two remaining games should see them safe and it’s all to play for!