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SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED by Stephen Guy, West Derby Society THE invention of typewriters and copying machines heralded the end of hand-written documents which had recorded legal and other transactions since the beginnings of civilisation. The way forward was paved by the invention of printing in the 15th century. Books and other material could now be produced relatively quickly and cheaply. Early attempts to make machines to replicate and speed up the production of documents achieved limited success. Previously everything had to be hand-written by clerks and scribes, many of them members of the clergy. Books used by the wealthy were enhanced by beautiful coloured illustrations. Few people could read and many books and legal documents were written in Latin. Printing enabled knowledge and information to be more accessible.

However, there were difficulties with documents dealing with specific cases such as land and property deeds or court judgments. Some routine official and legal papers were printed and the finer details filled in by hand. Typewriters revolutionised the legal and commercial worlds from the late 19th century. Typists replaced armies of clerks who painstakingly wrote everything out in beautiful copperplate writing. The pen-pushers were generally paid by the inch and many could write quickly. Often they spent their working hours repeating the same words and phrases again and again. Visitors to West Derbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade II*-listed Tudor courthouse can see muniments cupboards in a small room. Muniments are title deeds and other documentary evidence relating to land titles. The room has three separate locks because, although not valuable, the

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muniments were important records needing protection. They were signed, sealed and delivered proof of transactions. Hand-written records were made at the court until its last sitting in August 1910. Most of its muniments are now at Liverpool Record Office where they are available to researchers. The West Derby Society was recently given a cache of around 50 documents from about 1850 to the early 1900s (pictured). Many are written on parchment and some bear the

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signature of the deputy steward of West Derby Court. Many of the deeds refer to Mercer Place, the Georgian hamlet off Deysbrook Lane. This historic enclave of cottages and small holdings was flattened and replaced by modern housing in the 1960s. No trace remains apart from the deeds which include handdrawn maps and plans. I Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 18 November at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.

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By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society WEST Derby once boasted many mansions and large villas, some – like Blackmoor – set in small estates with well-tended gardens and woodlands. Sandfield Park was created about 1850 when many of these large houses were being built as retreats away from the noisy, crowded centre of Liverpool. Originally there were toll gates at the Moss Lane (now Queens Drive) and Alder Road entrances – the lodges survive. There were about 20 big detached houses in and around the park. Survivors include the Old Hall (one of Liverpool’s oldest houses), Basil Grange, St Ives and Bishop’s Court. Others such as Bradstones, Oakville, Woodbourne and Whinmoor were demolished long ago. Broomfield (pictured) was built in 1851, one of the first houses in the speculative new development. It was the home of the Meade-Kings for more than 80 years. Oil merchant Henry Warren Meade-King, a well-known Liberal leader, built the house. The ivy-covered red brick residence boasted a combined library and billiard room measuring 41ft by 25 ft. The upper rooms had clear views of the Welsh hills including Moel Fammau. Henry was a champion of local footpaths and other family members were keen to preserve local heritage. Magistrate R R Meade-King lived at Broomfield until 1934, followed by Miss D KentGreen who was there until the end of the Second World War. Mrs C Macmaster opened the Broomfield Nursing Home in 1949 and ran it for 10 years before the old house was pulled down. A new house was built on the site but the old gates remain. I remember the park’s red post box built into the wall, removed about 40 years ago. The West Derby Society has a scrap book compiled by R R Meade-King. He wrote his name and address inside the front cover. Pasted inside are 22 pages from an unknown publication, perhaps a parish magazine. They feature in-depth local history articles compiled 1917 18 by 73-year-old R D Radcliffe, a prominent member of another well-known West Derby family. I have many memories of Sandfield Park over the years including the toll gate notices, street gas lamps and cindercovered pavements. We would go to Bradstones to see cricket matches. I watched steam trains passing under Central Drive, the air filled with acrid smoke. I Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on

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captain who tortured his own crew and The Black Widows of Liverpool who were suspected of the cold blooded murder of at least five people for monetary gain. For your chance to win a pair of tickets for the performance at St George’s Hall on 13 November at 8pm to witness these spine-tingling stories in person, simply answer the following question:

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HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY RONALD lived in a perpetual rush and was always muddled about when and where he should be doing things. Constance helped to keep some sort of order to his existence. She and her mother Bertha were steadying influences. Ronald’s office was cluttered with papers and jumble amassed since his grandfather’s time. Impasto & Co had supplied antiques, paintings and other fine art to Liverpool’s big houses since 1850. It had generated an impressive income for decades but the First World War saw an end to that. Now it was1932 and many of the highquality shops had been finally finished off by the Depression that swept in from America. Money was tight but Ronald, despite his often chaotic life, found a niche. These days he specialised in up-market house clearances. He was always smartly turned out in bespoke suits, with his trademark monocle. The children who lived behind his villa called him Higgledy-Piggledy because of the piles of furniture and old pictures they could see through his windows. They cheekily shouted out his nickname as he absent-mindedly passed in the street. Constance and Bertha had a flat on the top floor of Ronald’s villa, acting as housekeepers. Bertha did her best with the cleaning and cooked the meals while Constance tried to keep Impasto & Co’s books and office in order. Both adored and mothered Ronald, who was a distant cousin. Ronald went to the house after a telephone call. It was a large ivy-covered terrace near Sefton Park. The windows were thick with grime – he could see a wan, shrivelled face peering out at him. Ronald remembered he had been there before, brought by his father as a child long ago. He recalled being impressed by the furniture and paintings mostly bought from their shop. It was very different now. Huge Victorian paintings lay under layers of dust, a whatnot in the corner groaned with grubby ornaments and a set of heavy velvet curtains had crashed to the floor. “I’ve decided to have a clear out – there’re some nice things here,” said the man, his bloodshot eyes surveying the room. Ronald spent an enjoyable afternoon going through the contents. He gave the man a fair

price for the better items and made a good profit. Shortly afterwards he heard the man had died. Ronald kept one item for himself – a huge mahogany wardrobe with doors carrying fulllength mirrors. He gave two local lads a shilling to help Constance and Bertha lug the heavy item upstairs. To celebrate he tidied up his bedroom, even brushing the faded curtains on his massive four-poster bed. That night he was reading when he noticed a strange shimmering light coming from the wardrobe. Ronald was astonished to see a familiar wan, shrivelled face looking at him accusingly from the depths of the mirror. The phantom pointed a skinny finger around the room and hissed: “This is all far too tidy – mess it up immediately!”

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ARIES Mar 21st - Apr 20th

Your pulling power is at an all-time high early November - use it to your advantage! Intimate relationships look good in the first half of the month so don't hesitate to ask for the emotional, financial or practical help you need. The New Moon on the 11th gives you an economic boost. Channel your energy into a race or competition mid-November. The Full Moon on the 25th warns against arguing with relatives and neighbours. You won’t change their mind so avoid getting into a tussle with them. Agree to disagree and steer clear of controversy.

TAURUS Apr 21st - May 21st

Early November will be wonderfully romantic. If you're single, make sure you exchange phone numbers with someone who makes your pulse pound! If you’re already in a relationship, arrange a seductive evening for your partner! Work becomes more enjoyable during the first half of November and a nasty colleague may leave your ranks. The New Moon on the 11th is ideal for getting engaged or married. Or, you might decide to have a commitment ceremony or enter into a business partnership. Don't challenge an expert's authority late November or you’ll make a powerful enemy. The Full Moon on the 25th brings an end to a source of income - this will prove to be a blessing in disguise.

GEMINI May 22nd - Jun 21st

Early November is ideal for launching a health regime. Consider what you eat, when you sleep and how much you exercise. Your creative ability will attract favourable publicity on the 6th. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for adopting a pet - a faithful companion perfect for your lifestyle! The second half of the month is perfect for signing contracts, negotiating deals and forming partnerships. Someone will accuse you of selfishness on the 25th, but you’re prompted to put your needs first. Although you hate refusing requests for help, remember to be good to yourself as November turns to December.

CANCER Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd

A writing or research project will bring pleasure early November. This is a great time to write fiction. Your best friend or lover will give great encouragement. The New Moon on the 11th is ideal for embarking on a romance, getting engaged, or going on a pleasure trip. The second half of the month is ideal for launching a fitness regime. The Full Moon on the 25th will make you feel isolated - reach out to friends. If they don't respond at first then try again. Learning computer skills is strongly advised as November turns to December. Concentrate on becoming a hot commodity on the job market!

LEO Jul 24th - Aug 23rd

Spending time with the one you love gives early November a magical quality. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a museum, theatre or concert. Helping a relative with a work project draws you closer on or around the 6th. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for finding a place to live or redecorating your home. You’ll be asked to make a public presentation during the second half of the month. Be clear, concise and witty. The Full Moon on the 25th forces you to focus on a group project and you may have to cancel an outing for the sake of this. Be sure to accept a fun invite at the end of November.

VIRGO Aug 24th - Sep 23rd

Early November will be intellectually stimulating. A good book, research project or piece of writing will keep your mind active. You'll be very attractive to love during this period, which is an added bonus. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for taking a pleasure trip. Be as frugal as possible during the second half of the month, when you'll incur some heavy expenses. Do whatever you can to keep costs down. The Full Moon on the 25th finds you facing a stuffy authority figure who won't bend the rules for you, no matter how hard you try.

LIBRA Sep 24th - Oct 23rd

Early November is ideal for a romantic rendezvous. If you're single, you’ll meet someone special at a sporting event or contest. Playing hard to get will yield impressive results. If you're thinking about changing your appearance, early November is a good time. The New Moon on the 11th attracts a fresh source of income, possibly working from home. This will make life easier but ensure that your personal and professional lives don’t blend. The Full Moon on the 25th finds you facing an unpleasant authority figure. Just follow their directions, rather than challenge them.

SCORPIO Oct 24th - Nov 22nd

You'll be in great demand early November. Accept only the invites that sound fun. Sharing your ideas will make a great impression on an authority figure on the 6th and this marks the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The New Moon on the 11th poses the perfect opportunity to change your look. You could unintentionally offend a neighbour or relative with a thoughtless remark on the 21st - be sure to offer a sincere apology. The Full Moon on the 25th forces you to abandon a time-consuming work project - pass it on to an eager colleague.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23rd - Dec 21st

Your allure is stronger than ever early November. If you're single, you’ll have your choice of admirers and if you’re in a relationship take your amour for a night out. You’ll both enjoy turning heads at a fancy establishment. The New Moon on the 11th poses a perfect opportunity to relax. Secret talks are planned for the 17th - don't betray your employer's trust. Heading a group project on the 24th proves a good channel for your energy. The Full Moon on the 25th warns against pressurising your best friend or partner. A gentle approach will work best but be respectful if your loved one wants to take a different path.

CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th

Friendship could turn to romance early November. Someone who has loved you from afar will confess their feelings. The New Moon on the 11th is ideal for launching a fund raising effort, giving your life additional purpose. An intimate relationship causes emotional confusion during the second half of November. It's important to acknowledge the difference between sex and love during this difficult time. The Full Moon on the 25th highlights a health problem. You or a loved one may have to visit a medical professional. Solitary pleasures prove soothing as November turns to December. Take time to read, write, listen to music and enjoy nature.

AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th

You'll have to cover for an ailing colleague early November. This is an opportunity to prove yourself - your boss will be impressed by your ability to solve problems equitably. The opportunity to teach, write, or do research for money will arrive in the first half of November. The New Moon on the 11th finds you moving up the career ladder to a position seemingly tailor-made for you. Differing needs and expectations might see you and a loved one on shaky ground during the second half of November. The Full Moon on the 25th pushes you to make up or break up. Choose carefully because you won't be able to reverse your decision. The end of November will be spent in the company of sympathetic friends.

PISCES Feb 20th - Mar 20th

Early November affords plenty of opportunity for romance. Plan a special outing for you and your amour. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a class, lecture or book club. Don't be surprised if a friend confesses a crush on you. The New Moon on the 11th is perfect for an overseas trip. Touring an ancient city with someone you love will make your spirits soar. If you can't afford to travel, rent a movie or read a book set in an exotic locale. A family money argument could erupt in the second half of November. Don't let a pushy relative deprive you of an heirloom or inheritance. The Full Moon on the 25th prompts you to make a painful decision about a domestic matter.

Mersey Gig Guide’s ‘Ones to Watch’ for November Monday 2nd November Sonic Interactions – The Capstone Theatre 7.30pm – FREE Wednesday 4th November The Merseybeats (w support from The Ivy League) – Floral Pavilion 7.30pm - £Tickets £17.50 New Open Mic hosted by Benn Helm – The Brunch Club, Duke Street 8.00pm (EVERY WEDNESDAY) – FREE Thursday 5th November Beverley Craven – The Atkinson, Southport

7.30pm – Tickets £17.00 Stubby - Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club 7.30pm - £4.50 OTD (£3.50 members) The Gary Murphy Band – The Cotton Club 8pm EVERY THURSDAY (and 9pm EVERY FRIDAY) - FREE Acoustic Jam Night – Loft Bar & Bistro, Woolton 8.00pm EVERY THURSDAY - FREE Friday 6th November Mama (Genesis Tribute) – Citadel, St Helens 7.30pm – Tickets £13.00

Saturday 7th November Joey Shields and the Wheels – Lennon’s Bat, Mathew Street 5.30pm (EVERY SATURDAY) - FREE

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Little Black Dog – Hotel California, Birkenhead 10.00pm - £5.00 OTD Tuesday 10th November ParrJazz – Frederik’s, Hope Street 8.00pm (EVERY TUESDAY) – FREE Friday 13th November Boston Shakers – The Engine Rooms, Skelmersdale 7.00pm - £3.00 OTD Happy Mondays – 02 Academy

7.00pm – Tickets £28.00 The Blockheads – Floral Pavilion 7.30pm – Tickets £23.00 Thursday 19th November The Buzzcocks – The Kazimier 7.30pm – Tickets £18.50

Monday 23rd November Paul Wilkes – The Lantern Theatre Ticket details from 07851 223 481 Tuesday 24th November Slaves – 02 Academy 7.00pm - £14.00

November Boo Hewerdine – Liverpool Phil Music Room 7.00pm – Tickets £12.50 Sunday 29th November Nothing But Thieves – Arts Club, Seel Street 7.00pm – Tickets £10.50

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Liverpool? (a) Roger Hunt (b) Billy Liddell (c) Ian Rush

5. Who has scored the most European goals for Everton? (a) Andy Gray (b) Romelu Lukaku (c) Graeme Sharp?

6. In measuring the height of a horse, how many inches are there in one hand? (a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 12 7. Whose headquarters are at One Brewer’s Green, London, SW1? (a) Guinness plc

(b) The Labour Party (c) the R.S.P.C.A.

8. What name was given to a unit of 480 men in the ancient Roman army? (a) centuria (b) cohort (c) legion? 9. How many hurdles are

there in a 400 metres hurdle race? (a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 10. By what name is TV personality Leslie Dennis Heseltine, born in Liverpool in 1953, better known?

Are you a dog-lover who Christmas is could help blind pet owner? coming at Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice

HAVE you got a few hours to spare? Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in Liverpool?

If you can answer “yes” to these questions, then you are just the person we need!

We are urgently looking for someone from the West Derby area who

likes dogs, to provide an hour or so of their time to accompany a blind lady to take her pet dog for a walk. If you are able to offer support on one occasion each week that would be fantastic and make a real difference. Of course if you could do this more regularly as well, we wouldn’t turn you away. Volunteering for Bradbury Fields

offers an opportunity for you to make a huge difference to someone’s life in your local community.

If you would like to join our team, please contact: Maria Schofield on 0151 221 0888 ext 203 or email Maria on mschofield@bradburyfields.org.uk

ALL things Christmas are happening at Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice. Christmas is a time to think of others and to be thankful for what we have. At Zoë’s Place we support over 70 families every year that are presented with new challenges each day. Their babies and children aged 0 – 5 have been diagnosed with a life threatening and/or limiting condition. For many of our families this means 24/7 care for their little ones and having to see them go through treatment and situations that is incomprehensible to many of us. Zoë’s Place offers these families a place where they are in the knowledge that their precious babies are safe and well looked after on a one to one basis by fully qualified nurses and professionals. All year round we aim to ensure that the children we care for live their life to the best of their ability and allow their parents time with siblings, to get jobs done around the house or simply to catch up on some sleep. The support offered includes counselling and bereavement services when appropriate. The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. Here at Zoë’s Place we have created different opportunities for the local com-

munity to engage with and support others this Christmas (see image). As well as events such as our Christmas Fair and Christmas Jumper Day or initiatives such as Share a card or Give a Gift we encourage you to celebrate the life of a loved one through our ‘Light up a Life’ scheme. We are also looking for new and unwanted items and bottles that we will be able to use at our Christmas Fair and/or windows and notice boards that will be happy to display our posters. Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice is so thankful to the local community because without you we would not exist and the families we look after wouldn’t have the support that we offer. For more information about fundraising or how your family can be referred to the Hospice please contact us by calling 0151 228 0353, emailing admin@zoesplace.org.uk or go to our website www.zoes-place.org.uk.

BONFIRE NIGHT: WHERE TO GO By Ashleigh Panther IF you’re planning to go out for this year’s bonfire night, but you’re not quite sure where to go, there are a lot of firework displays on offer for you around Liverpool, but you may want to get your tickets quick! LIVERPOOL Newsham Park: this display will start at 7.30pm and will last 20 minutes. Sefton Park: will be hosting their annual firework display throughout the park. It’s quite a popular event, so you might want to get there early! This display will start at 7.30pm and will last 20 minutes. SEFTON Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club: this celebration will be on the 7th of November, the display will start at 7.45pm and you can buy tickets from the rugby club. ST HELENS AND PRESCOT

“Spark in the Park” will be returning at Sherdley Park. This will include a children’s fireworks display at 7pm and a main display at 8pm. There will also be a fair on site from 6pm to 9pm. Also in St Helens, you could take a trip to Church Field for a firework display at Rainford Cricket Club on the 8th of November. A bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks will begin at 7:45pm. Tickets are £3 advance and £4 on the gate. You can buy these tickets at Church of England Primary School, Brook Lodge Primary School and Corpus Christy Primary School. However you celebrate your bonfire night this year, be safe and enjoy!

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ENJOYING THE WINTER WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES By Ashleigh Panther THE weather will soon be dark and uninviting so it’s time for you to get your wellies on, get your little ones in their big duffle coats and head to the park for the last bit of fun before the winter sets in! We have some really fun ideas for you to get on your feet in your nearest park and enjoy what the beautiful autumn weather has to offer. Conkers – everybody loves conkers! And this is the time when the floor should be covered in them! So why not head to your local park with a big plastic bag and get your little ones looking for the biggest and the heaviest looking conkers they can find? Then you can head home and teach them the age old game! Leaf piles – this is a really

simple but effective game that proves really popular with children. When the leaves have fallen, it’s a great way to spend time with your kids and to make them get a bit of fresh air, by going to your local park, or even your front garden and getting them to pile all the fallen leaves as high as they can and then to take it in turns to take a running jump straight into the pile! Then pile them up and go again! Leaf Crowns – once you’ve finished jumping up and down in the leaves, you can get your creative side out and get your little ones looking through the pile for the prettiest leaves they can find to make their very own autumn king and queen crowns. Using a strip of card that fits around their head and some

double sided tape, they can pick their leafs then secure them to the card until the card is full, then it can be taped shut at the back of their head making them feel proud and royal! Duck feeding – feeding the ducks is a traditional pastime, and the birds are going to be looking out for food! So, get your kids and get to the park with some frozen peas, grapes cut into chunks or even lettuce! The traditional food of choice has always been bread, but it has since come out that feeding the ducks bread, although they love it, can lead to algae in the water as well as diseases and rats. The nights will be long and dark very soon so get out there now to enjoy the gorgeous crisp air!

SNUGGLE UP WITH SOME CINNAMON BUN PIES! by Ashleigh Panther My favourite thing about winter is the fact that cinnamon is in EVERYTHING. It’s in drinks, fragrances, food and home freshness sprays! It’s just a gorgeous spice that makes you feel all warm and cosy inside. So, I’m going to share a recipe with you that’s sure to get you sinking into the couch at the sheer smell of the cinnamon that’ll burst through the crust, and you’ll melt when you give it a bite! This simple recipe only needs; 3/4 cup of butter (plus two table spoons) melted and divided, 1 cup of chopped pecans

1/2 cup of sugar 1 table spoon of ground cinnamon 1 package of refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits needed) What to do: 1. preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and coat a deep dish pie plate with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, then put the rest of the butter in a small bowl. 2. In another small bowl, mix the sugar, the pecans and the cinnamon. Sprinkle a quarter of this mixture on the bottom of the pie plate. 3. Separate the biscuits into three layers. Dip the biscuits one at a time into the melted

butter then layer the biscuits on the pie plate. Cover these biscuits with more of the pecan mixture then cover again with biscuits. Repeat this twice. When you’re done, drizzle the top with the remaining pecan mixture and leftover melted butter. 4. Leave to bake for 20–25 minutes or until the biscuits are golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then place on a platter and slice into wedges! This recipe is best served warm and would be a great dessert after a belly warming stew. Mmmm, I can just smell that cinnamon now….!

TEN TOP TIPS FOR A TOP BONFIRE PARTY By Ashleigh Panther THROWING your own bonfire night party is fun! Having all of your closest friends and family around you, enjoying the fireworks, the gorgeous belly warming food and of course – the bonfire! It is vitally important to make sure you are safe at all times so we have a list of ten top tips for a safe bonfire night to share with you. 1. Decide where your spectators will stand and measure a clearance distance of at least five metres, then another five metres for fall out space. 2. Warn your neighbours! Let your neighbours know if you’re going to have lots of

guests over and of if you’re going to be setting off any loud fireworks. 3. Remember the sparklers! No firework party is complete without some exciting sparklers! 4. Vary between different firework types in your display to keep it interesting. Maybe one rocket, then a fountain, then a cake style. Keep it different! 5. Figure out which way the wind is blowing on the night of your party. This may mean you have to stretch your clearance zone a little further if it’s blowing towards your spectators. 6. Make sure your fireworks are secure in the ground

before you set them off. 7. Read the instructions of each firework so you can enjoy it safely. 8. Keep your pets in a room upstairs and out of the way with blinds closed and background noise from a TV or radio. 9. If you’re going to set off a bonfire, make sure you have buckets of water handy, just in case it gets out of hand! 10. Before you light your fire, make sure you check for any children or animals hiding in between the pieces of wood. It’s all about having fun but it’s important that we keep ourselves and others safe!

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What a magnificent homecoming for Beatles’ celebration LET IT BE Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool: 13 October 2015 “LET It Be” has taken the West End, Broadway and global audiences by storm and, as a celebration of the music of the Beatles, the fact that it is currently running at the Royal Court until 14 November seems an appropriate “homecoming”. And what a magnificent homecoming it is! Featuring no fewer than 40 (yes, 40!) of the Beatles greatest hits in little over two hours, all brilliantly played and sung live by four fantastic actor/musicians (plus Michael Bramwell on piano), this is a fantastic musical journey which tracks the Beatles from their musical beginnings at the Cavern to the pinnacle of their success and break-up. The sets and visual effects are stunning and the use of vintage 60’s TV and film footage adds hugely to the occasion and the nostalgia. The show has an eight-

man roster and, on the night we attended, Paul Canning (“John” – yes, the part of John was played by Paul…..!), Manny Angeletti (“Paul”), local lad Paul Mannion (“George”) and Luke Roberts (“Ringo”) all proved themselves to be supremely talented musicians. As with the Beatles themselves, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts and this is much, much more than spending a night watching a great “tribute band”. Each actor/musician truly “becomes” each respective Beatle; vocally, visually and musically (the right-handed Angeletti has even taught himself to play bass guitar left-handed!) and the discussion/banter between numbers adds humour and continuity (with “John” at one point inviting the audience, as he famously did at the 1963 Royal Variety Performance, to “rattle our jewellery”!). And, during an encore, “John” plays the first few bars of “Imagine”

only to then remark “oh, hang on, that hasn’t been written yet!” – a nod to John’s dry, surreal sense of humour which the great man himself would surely approve of. There are 40 songs and 40 highlights but, for me, Mannion’s rendition of George’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” was a real showstopper– stunning, simply stunning. And Roberts’ performance as Ringo was brilliant – “puppet on a string” drumming style and mop-top hair flowing through the air! This is a foot-stomping, hand-clapping, feelgood celebration of the Beatles and in one night I was nostalgically taken back in time to all points between 1962 and 1970. DON’T MISS IT! LET IT BE Royal Court Liverpool, 8 October-14 November 2015 www.royalcourtliverpool. co.uk; 0151 709 4321

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BRAKE – THE ROAD SAFETY CHARITY By Katie Bennett MY involvement with “Brake” came about since I lost my son through a road accident in January this year. The unforgettable knock on the door in the early hours of the morning that no one should have to endure. The injustice of it is so overwhelming and hard to bear when a loved one is taken so instantly….. Every day there are 5 people killed on our roads in the UK, and 60 seriously injured. This is not about throwing money at yet another charity; this is about raising awareness of the terrible accidents and deaths that occur on our roads every day. “Brake” provides support to those who are seriously injured or bereaved as a result of a

road traffic accident and actively campaigns to make our roads safer for all. All who join are provided with an information pack which includes a t-shirt with the “Brake” logo on. I am arranging an event for “Brake”; it is going to be called “A Song for Brake’ and will involve people from Liverpool and the town of Halesowen where I now live. I have hired a large hall in Halesowen and will involve lots of friends, singers, etc., to form into groups and sing our hearts out. In Liverpool my family and friends will sing

‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and will include other things such as a mini marathon run around Sefton Park. Anyone can join in and do something similar to the ice bucket challenge – but no ice please! The date for all this is November 20th. I need people to put their efforts on Facebook and hopefully £5 will be donated to Brake for each one. For further information please contact Katie on 07807 305115 or email katiebennet01@gmail.com

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A LETTER FROM COUNCILLORS STEVE RADFORD AND KEVIN MORRISON ACROSS the Tuebrook and Stoneycroft ward we run a comprehensive community skip programme which is more extensive than any other ward. Whilst this helps keep the area cleaner than otherwise it also has a significant impact in reducing fire risk. In October we increase the number of skips in an effort to remove as much combustible materials from the area prior to bonfire night and to avoid advising private builders and land-

lords abusing the skips to the detriment of the community, we write to individual households on the voter register. Can we bring to the attention of all residents in our ward that unless they register on the voting list they will not get valuable communications such as community skip schedules, planning consultations and community events. It is regrettable that new government regulations which require people to re-register every

two years has resulted in many people dropping off the voter lists. We also send out a welcome letter for new neighbours to let them know about a number of community facilities. If anyone is unsure they can phone the council on 0151 233 3000 or us on 0151 259 5935 or email us: northwestliberalparty@hotmail.co.uk Cllrs Steve Radford and Kevin Morrison Liberal Party Councillors Tuebrook and Stoneycroft

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NOVEMBER ART AND CRAFT MARKET At The Capital Building on Old Hall Street, L3 9PP. Free entry to this Aladdin’s cave of unique, handmade fabulousness! Come and meet the makers and find out the stories behind the beautiful objects. Open 11.30am-2.30pm on Tuesday November 24th CHRISTMAS FAIR AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH KNOTTY ASH Come and join us at our Living, Loving, Growing Church - meet Santa Claus in his Grotto and enjoy the tombolas, stalls, games + hot food. Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash, Saturday, 21 November, 11 am to 3 pm. All welcome. CHRISTMAS FAIR St Mary's Church, West Derby Village. Saturday 5th December from 10am onwards. Grotto, Stalls, Games and Raffles. Come and join us for some festive fun! All welcome. CHRISTMAS FAYRE Merseyside Blood Cancers (Royal Hospital Haematology) Support Group Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 7th November from 1-4pm at Sefton Park Community Centre, 3 Croxteth Drive, L17 3AG (by St Hilda's school). Crafts, gifts, books, raffle, refreshments and much more. All welcome CROXTETH HALL GARDEN SOCIETY We are a friendly group who meet in Croxteth Hall every 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 which includes refreshments and raffle. If you’re interested in gardening why not join us. Please ring Jim or Pauline on 0151 928 5625 – visit our website www.croxteth.net DOGS TRUST MERSEYSIDE CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 5th December 12noon-4pm at the centre. L36 6HP. Come and join us! DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the lovely setting of the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 3rd November between 2-4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £5.00 which includes light refreshments. Bring your brolly/parasol and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers. Further details from Peter (0151 722 1478) NUGENT CARE’S CHRISTMAS HOMELESS APPEAL Carol Concert on Friday 4th December 2015 from 7.30pm at SS Peter & Paul Church, Crosby. Featuring: Great Crosby Catholic Primary School Choir, Holy Family Catholic High School Choir & Liverpool Voice. Tickets: Adults £5 & children free. Proceeds will support local people who are living in poverty. Contact Michele at Nugent Care on 0151 261 4498 NUGENT CARE’S CHRISTMAS HOMELESS APPEAL Carol Concert on Saturday 12th December 2015 from 7.30pm at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church Bishop Eton, Liverpool. Featuring: St. Austin’s Catholic Primary School Choir & New Era. Tickets: Adults £5 & children free. Proceeds will support local people who are living in poverty. Contact Fran at Nugent Care on 0151 261 2043. NUGENT CARE’S LIGHT UP A LIFE Remembrance Service on Wednesday 16th December 2015 at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral from 12.30pm and led by Bishop Tom Williams. If you would like to dedicate a light on our Christmas tree to remember and celebrate the life of your loved one for a suggested donation of £5 please contact Fran at Nugent Care on 0151 261 2043. THE TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Monday16th November 2015 at Greenbank Sports Academy at 7.30pm. Peter Jackson will remind us of the bus and trolley bus scene throughout England between 1969 and 1974 when changes to both vehicles and areas of operation were taking place. In many ways, this era was a precursor to the de-regulation of local bus services which was to follow in October 1986. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. A SUPERB LIVE BAND TRIBUTE TO CLIFF RICHARD with the fantastic guitar sounds of the Shadows! Sean Cliffe & The Strangers..plus support on Friday 6th November 2015, tickets £5.00 Contact :07741 274930

Doors open 7:30pm Licenced Bar, Refreshments at Woodlands Private Members Club (the former West Derby Conservative Club ) 36 Mill Lane West Derby Village, L12 7BJ/ MACMILLAN CONCERT AT MOSSLEY HILL ATHLETIC CLUB Mossley Hill Athletic Club (0151 724 4377); Friday, 20th November 2015, starting at 7.30 pm. 7 artistes performing Rock & Roll, 50’s & 60’s pop, Soul & Motown and Country. Plus Raffle. Tickets £5 from the Club (bring your own food). All proceeds to go to Macmillan Nurses. All our artistes are performing free of charge so that all proceeds will go directly to the MacMillan Nurses Charity. ‘LET’S PLAY THE PIANO! – LIVERPOOL’ Saturday 14th Nov @ 10:30am - Cornerstone Building (Grace Room), Hope University Creative Campus, Shaw Street. If you enjoy playing or listening to the piano, then come along to our next monthly event! All abilities/styles welcome and we have an amazing grand piano. Tea/Coffee provided. Website http://www.meetup.com/Lets-Play-ThePiano-Liverpool/ email: (Ben) at letsplaythepiano1234@gmail.com 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. AMATEUR BOXING CLUB Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU. Mon, Wed, Fri. 5-7pm. Under 18s £1.50. Adults £3 BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053 BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955 BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy 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-residents-association.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Wed between 10am – 11.30am young at hearts club every Thurs. 2pm – 4pm. Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lover House Lane L11. 2SF. For info call Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992.

DEYSBROOK YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Meet every Friday 11.00 to 12.30 (except Bank Holidays) at the Deysbrook Village Centre, Deysbrook Way, Liverpool 12. There is a range of activities - creative as well as fun; occasional trips; enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome. DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. 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. 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 ELVIS PRESLEY FAN CLUB Merseyside branch of the official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Great Britain. Tel 0151 257 9874 FED UP? Crown Green Bowling for the Gardeners Arms. All new members welcome, beginners (tuition can be arranged if requested) or experienced players. Ladies & Gents teams. Thought the Gardeners Arms Pub has been pulled down our bowling green is still going strong! For info call 0151 228 7792 ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Stop Smoking Support Groups. Weekly: Cohen’s Chemist, Mon 11.30am – 12.45am. Old Swan One Stop Mon 1.30pm – 2.15pm. West Derby Millennium Centre Tue 5.30-6.45pm Yew tree CC Tue 9- 10.15 am and 3.30-4.45pm , Green Lane Pharmacy Tuebrook Sat 10-11.45am Excluding bank holidays (no appointment necessary) free support and access to Nicotine Replacement therapy & Champix Freephone 0800 195 2131 FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549 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 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 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 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 The group still meets on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, but the venue is now The Cornmarket pub, Old Ropery, off Fenwick Street. All levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. Membership is free, no charge for attending. Very relaxed. All levels from beginners to advanced/native speakers welcome. 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Thomas Lane Women’s Club are now at The Millennium Centre in West Derby Village, adjacent to St.Mary’s Church. Friday afternoon, 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm. Friendly group, all welcome. OVER 50'S KEEP FIT CLASS Keep Fit class for ages 50+ with inspiring standing/chair-based exercises, Fridays 12.301.30pm. Held at St Aidan's Church Hall, Cherry Lane, Walton, L4 6UG. £3.50 per class, pay as you go. For more information please contact Amy: 07507 015 227 or amy_sand1@hotmail.com. PARENT & TODDLERS FOR 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 PARKINSON'S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson's with quest speakers. PRESCOT & DISTRICT BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.15 p.m. at Huyton & Prescot Golf Club, Huyton Lane, Huyton, L36 1AU. Easily accessible, large car park, friendly atmosphere. For further information contact 0151 426 3050 or www.bridgewebs.com/prescot RICHIE THE RANGER GUIDED WALKS: Discover historic sites, beautiful green areas, and tranquil woodlands… all on your doorstep. Contact Richie Baker for info about his guided tours and walks within the city. Email richietheranger@ gmail.com 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.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.scarisbrickresidents.info

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GOAL GLUT AND 100% RECORD FOR RIVER JUNIORS By Kevin Edgar RIVER Juniors FC have started the season with a 100% record. The team have started a new campaign in the Scotland Road JFL on a Saturday and are now playing in the Halewood JFL on a Sunday. The Saturday league has started with wins against Stockbridge 6-2, Parkfield 19-1, West Derby Pumas 11-

2, MHS 7-2 and North End 9-0. The Sunday season has started in similar fashion with wins against Mags 5-1, Stockholm 9-2, Gilmour 143, MSB Eintracht 11-0 and MSB Sociedad 13-2. It’s no coincidence that the return of Adam Peters has resulted in a glut of goals but also the introduction of Che and Allessandro Trapasso to a squad already full of talent has meant

goals have been free flowing. Manager Kev Edgar would also like to thank the new team sponsor Mark McGlynn (pictured far right in photo) from McGlynn Plastering for sponsoring the team this season. Team: Dan Jones, Joe Storey, Tom Clayton, Che Trapasso, Ally Trapasso, Sam Smith, Luke Roberts, Kyle Ward, Harvey Edgar, Adam Peters

Liverpool Sefton First Team celebrate their first goal of the season!

BAD, GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL HOCKEY By Bill Chambers

THE Bad! Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club is now a month into the new season and results are awful! All teams except the Women’s 4ths (who have only conceded 1 goal) are struggling to find form! The men’s teams have won more red cards (one) than on-pitch victories. However the Women’s 1st are slowly reaping the benefits of GB Coach Pete Nicholson’s guidance. The Good! Each Saturday over 100 adults and youngsters play League Hockey for Liverpool Sefton all over Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales. Each Tuesday after school and Sunday morning

over 100 youngsters play Youth and Junior Hockey at Liverpool College and Archbishop Blanch as part of our Satellite Club partnership. Better! The club has welcomed over 20 male and female new players from local schools, the universities and workers in the growing economy of Merseyside. These have been welcomed and have become involved in the club through the Liverpool Treasure Hunt and Fantasy Hockey, and are looking forward to the Halloween Party and the 12 Pubs of Christmas cultural events. Best! We have recently celebrated the Club’s SPOTY Award (Sport Person of the Year) where Kenny Cook was the unani-

mous winner. Former soldier Kenny is the perfect club man. He plays regularly, umpires when needed and believe it or not coaches the Men’s 1sts and 2nds, Women’s 4ths and the Sunday Youth group. On top of this he (helps) run his young family and regularly runs for charity. Even bester?! On a coaching note all 9 teams have their own training evening and bespoke coaches at Archbishop Blanch or Liverpool College on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Finally, we launch our new website www.liverpoolseftonhockeyclub.co.uk on Monday 19th October courtesy of M&S Hair and Beauty Supplies. Go to it!!!

SOUTH BACK IN TITLE RACE by Jim Stanway SOUTH Liverpool FC continued their unbeaten run with three successive 4-1 away wins during the last month, two in the league and one in the 2nd round of the Liverpool Challenge Cup. A 4-1 win at Helsby moved the team into the top five with two goals from centre forward Cameron Dalton and one each from

co-striker Alex Woodcock and veteran winger Gary Dunning. A two-week gap caused by other cup competitions saw the team return with a comfortable 4-1 win at 2nd division Marshalls in the Challenge Cup, with goals from Dalton and Woodcock in the first four minutes effectively settling the tie, and further goals from each striker ensuring progress in the competition;

a 3rd round tie at Liverpool County Premier League 2nd division outfit Salisbury Athletic now awaits at the end of October. A 4-1 win at bottom club Heswall was again settled early on with two Danny Ventre goals in the first 10 minutes again effectively settling the match. A Woodcock goal on the half hour mark put the game out of Heswall’s reach, with

Woodcock adding a fourth with ten minutes to go. The reserves have found the higher standard of (West Cheshire League) 2nd division football difficult with a much younger side than in previous seasons. Two narrow defeats, to Digmoor in the Liverpool Junior Cup on penalties and a one goal loss to Vauxhall Motors Reserves in the league cup, put paid to any

hopes of cup glory season. A 95th minute winner by Scott Binmuda brought a point from a 2-2 draw against the same opposition and a 2-1 home defeat to league leaders Richmond Raith Rovers saw Binmuda score another late effort but unfortunately it wasn’t sufficient to gain a point from the runaway leaders. South’s centre forward, Cameron Dalton, was on

target twice in the first five minutes of the 2nd half as the West Cheshire League XI produced a shock 3-1 away win against the Liverpool County Premier League XI in the 2nd round of the FA Inter-League Cup. South’s Alex Woodcock and full back Steve Kelly also represented the side, who now face the West Yorkshire League XI at home in the next round.

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CROFT RUN OUT OF STEAM AND HIT THE BUFFERS IN CUP CLASH Stoneycroft (2) 2 Kirkby Town Railway (2) 5

by Mick Titherington IN THIS highly competitive second round LCFA Challenge Cup tie the visitors from the West Cheshire League started brightly, moving the ball around competently, but the hosts looked nervous. Croftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tentativeness could be explained as frustrated manager Kirkpatrick was forced into yet more last minute changes thwarting his desire to get a settled side. He must have been relieved, however, to see his team grow in stature after a shaky start as they began to assert themselves and the game developed into a real cup tie. Railway took the lead on the half hour mark but this just served to spur on the home side. On the stroke of halftime left back Ollie Wallace produced a gem of a free kick that saw his 30-yard drive sail into the top corner and the omens were looking good.

The second period saw end to end play with Croft missing a string of chances whilst at the other end goalkeeper Wes Morrissey produced some fine saves. On the hour, Croft's Ben Anderson broke clear and slotted home at the near post. Croft then had opportunities to extend their lead and what pressure Town were able to apply was comfortably dealt with. Then disaster struck! Going into the 90th minute, the visitors won a free kick ten yards from the corner of the penalty area. The taker put in a speculative cross and for some unfathomable reason it went through everybody and trickled into the net to take the tie into extra time. The Croft players had given their all and the heartbreak of conceding at such a late stage seriously affected them. The Railmen's fitness told and they cruised through extra time adding three goals to take them into the hat for the next round.

ALDER FC CUP DRAMA By Peter Harrison

Picture shows Ben Anderson who has been amongst the goals for Stoneycroft this season.

THE first team have progressed to the third round of the Challenge Cup after some nerve wracking games. The first round saw an away tie at Billinge and the team charged into a 4-1 lead. Amazingly, they were 5-4 behind with a minute to go and scored an equaliser to take the game into extra time. Two further goals meant the game ended 6-6 and then went to penalties with the Alder winning 4-3 on pens. Amongst the glut of goals were Peter Fortune, Franny Smith and Buck. The second round saw a more

comfortable 6-1 victory against South Sefton Borough with Timmy Naylor bagging a brace. The second team also had high drama in their Junior Cup game against Litherland Remyca Reserves. They also raced into a 4-1 lead but ended up the wrong side of a 5-4 score line, with regular marksmen Phil King and John Greenway joined on the score sheet by Liam McHugh. League form has pushed the team into third place and their latest 3-2 victory over Wood Street saw Hilly take up goalkeeping duties following an injury to Jack Ellis.