Issue 124 – October 2016
IT’S OUR 10TH BIRTHDAY!
Yes, 10 years old! Doesn’t time fly? Well we were 10 years old in July actually. And to celebrate we have increased our distribution. From this month we will be delivering a further 2,000 LINKs into homes in Liverpool 19. What started off as a “bright idea” when we were working together at the Liverpool Echo came to fruition in July 2006 and we started by distributing 8,000 copies (now 15,000 copies) of the West Derby and Croxteth Park LINK. In 2007 we launched South Liverpool LINK (now 28,000 copies) and the Liverpool LINK now has a total monthly distribution of 43,000. We have firmly established ourselves as a favourite local advertising paper and we remain a totally independent business. We are the first to recognise that the success of The LINK is entirely down to you – our readers and our advertisers. So we would like to thank you all for your constant support and loyalty over the last 10 years. And we thank you, our readers, for supporting our advertisers. We would also like to thank all our regular contributors who have helped us so much over the years with their great articles: Stephen Guy (whose wonderful local history articles continue to inform and entertain; Anton Valdemart for his Strange Tales; Jim Stanway (South Liverpool FC); Peter Harrison (Alder FC); Mick Titherington (Stoneycroft FC); Paul Coshott (Fighting Fit); Bill Chambers (Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club); Kevin Edgar (AFC Cronus); Jade Ainsworth (Life ‘n’ Style); all the other readers who kindly send in articles and, of course, Peter (my husband) who does all our competitions/quizzes and who writes and edits many of our articles for us. And where would we be without our designers and printers and of course our distribution team? Here’s to the next ten years! Best wishes and many thanks to you all, Moira, Dawn and Carol
TUDOR CROXTETH HALL
By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
EDWARD IV (1442 – 1483), although dissolute and greedy, was an efficient statesman ruling during the troubled Wars of the Roses when the monarch and powerful barons struggled for supremacy. As well as much more pressing matters of state, he was involved in the day-to-day routine of ensuring that the country ran efficiently.
Towards the end of his reign Edward granted Croxteth Park and other land in Lancashire to Thomas Molyneux and his heirs. The family’s roots went back to a knight in William the Conqueror’s army who had distinguished himself at the Battle of Hastings. They were Liverpool’s oldest family, settling here when it was a wild backwater of swamps and forests. Henry III (1207 – 1272) ordered that the whole of Lancashire should
be deforested so the land could be used for agriculture. However, there were exceptions including West Derby, Croxteth and Toxteth which included royal hunting forests. Little is known about some early members of the Molyneux family. Throughout their 900-year history many were soldiers and warriors. They fought at momentous battles such as Agincourt, Flodden and Jutland. Continued on page 5
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By Stephen Guy IT started as a track linking West Derby to the fledgling port of Liverpool, passing through sparsely-populated countryside. The land was wooded and damp with occasional sandstone outcrops - for centuries the way could only be negotiated on foot or by riding a horse. Grade II-listed Tuebrook House, built in 1615, was probably the first brick-built house on West Derby Road. Where the track reached a stony slope it became known as Rocky Lane before resuming its way. The growth of Liverpool saw the population mushroom along West Derby Road. Many properties were built in Victorian times, from comfortable villas in Newsham Park to rows of terraced houses. This influx of families saw a need to cater for relaxation and entertainment. Open spaces such as Newsham and Sheil Parks served families while pubs sprang up on many street corners. The years around the First World War saw the arrival of mass cinema entertainment with stars such as Charlie Chaplin becoming global idols. Three of Liverpool’s early cinemas opened on West Derby Road: the Palladium in 1913, Savoy the following year and Empress in 1915. Originally a theatre, the Royal Hippodrome switched to films in 1931. The Carlton, an art deco super cinema, followed in 1932. These venues closed years ago. The Empress and Palladium were demolished to widen West Derby Road and the Hippodrome, with its magnificent auditorium, cleared to make way for a timber yard. The Savoy survives, much altered, and the Carlton – stripped of some of its art deco features – awaits demolition. The Olympia (pictured in 1909) is the one great survivor still packing them in with popular shows and events. Designed by legendary theatre architect Frank Matcham, it opened in 1905
as a variety theatre and indoor circus. Elephants, lions and other exotic beats entranced audiences. The building’s design reflected far-away places with Indian panelling and the onion dome which was a local landmark for many years. The Olympia became a cinema and hosted Liverpool’s first sound feature film screening, The Singing Fool starring Al Jolson, in 1929. The Olympia later became the Locarno Ballroom where The Beatles and many other Merseybeat groups appeared. It was a bingo hall for some years and, after restoration and refurbishment, returned to live entertainment. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 17 February at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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Interpretation board is unveiled at West Derby The interpretation board unveiling at West Derby Village.
A NEW interpretation board highlighting historic buildings and structures in West Derby Village was unveiled today. The board, unveiled by West Derby MP Stephen Twigg, stands near the entrance to Croxteth Country Park. West Derby, mentioned in the Domesday Book,
is older than Liverpool. Historic sites in the Village include the Grade II*-listed Tudor courthouse, Yeoman’s House, stocks, memorials, temperance fountain and St Mary’s Church. The metal board was put up by the West Derby Village Residents, Tenants and Business Association supported by Liverpool City
Council and the West Derby Society. Funding came from central government and the West Derby Wastelands charity. Stephen Guy, chairman of the West Derby Society, said: “The board is a great asset to West Derby Village. It helps visitors pinpoint many historic features in the immediate vicinity.”
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Continued from front page The family decided to move permanently to Croxteth Park around 1711 when they built a spectacular new house now called the Queen Anne wing. A watercolour on display at Croxteth Hall shows the unusual appearance of the stately home in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Two gentlemen and a lady ride out with their hounds. The Queen Anne building towers over the comparatively small original Tudor hunting
lodge built about 1575. By this time the earlier structure had been encased in brick. The family must have had a strong affection for their early home. (It survives to this day, embedded in later additions to the Hall.) After leaving Sefton Hall, the Molyneuxs leased it to farmers. The house was demolished many years ago but remains of the moat survived until recent years. West Derby Courthouse and Yeoman’s House in the Village date from about the
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time of the original Croxteth Hall. Seventeenth century muniment cupboards in the Courthouse, used to store documents, bear the date 1711. This indicates the cupboards were brought from Sefton Hall so that records could be stored more
effectively. The building housed the manor court where the Molyneux family were hereditary stewards. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 19 October at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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STRANGE TALES – By Anton Valdemart
Sir Michael’s legacy ... Residents raise a cuppa STAFF and local residents held a Blooming Great Tea Party at Porchfield Community Centre based in Croxteth recently to raise funds for the Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool. Centre manager Geraldine Mason said: “We decided to put on the event as everyone at Porchfield, has either lost a loved one or knows someone who has had cancer, in some form, so wanted to support the fantastic services Marie Curie provide. On the day 55 beneficiaries took part in the event and it was extremely successful raising £500 in just two hours.” Denise Leech, a regular centre user said: “I loved it, it was an amazing afternoon and the cakes and sandwiches were fantastic. “The volunteers and staff
worked really hard on the day and it was lovely to see how many people donated cakes for the event, as always people who come to Porchfield showed their generosity.” Geraldine added: “It was lovely how everyone came together to make this event a great success. “One of our centre users Jackie Murphy donated a lot of home made cakes, which were absolutely delicious. “The whole event highlighted what remarkable and generous people we have in our community. “We’re hoping to build on our success next year and host an even bigger party. “Our aim is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of older people in Croxteth and the surrounding areas
in Liverpool through a programme of activities that are chosen by our beneficiaries, planned and delivered by volunteers, trustees and partners and coordinated by our manager.” Marie Curie community fundraiser Antony Jones said: “I’d like to thank everyone involved with this amazing tea party, £500 is a fantastic amount to raise, and it’s great to hear that Geraldine and her team are looking at doing a party again next year.” To find out more about Marie Curie’s Blooming Great Tea Party, or if you held a party and need to bank the money raised, please visit www.mariecurie.org. uk/teaparty or call 0800 716 146.
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BOTH friends sat on the veranda admiring the pleasant view over rolling lawns, colourful flower beds and distant woodland. “We don’t know a great deal about our neighbour,” said Julia, sipping tea from a china cup. “Since we moved in six months ago we have hardly seen anyone at The Boulders.” Her friend Louise squinted through a silver lorgnette at the large house visible through the trees. “Sir Michael must be well off to maintain that house – at least eight servants I should think,” she said. “We have to make do with just three,” replied Julia. “It’s providential we only have little Jimmy.” Julia and husband Ernest
moved to Gateacre after several years in India serving the British Raj. They instantly loved Goat’s Pasture for its quiet, attractive grounds – just the place to bring up their young son. The couple knew about its history, of course – The Babes in the Wood story even made the Indian newspapers. Babies and toddlers were found over several years in the Goat’s Pasture woods. All were healthy and well dressed. One was found nestling on a tree trunk, another among some leaves. A little boy was discovered under a bush. Extensive police inquiries failed to solve the puzzle. All the children were found good homes. Julia eventually caught sight of 72-year-old Sir
Michael one day. He was remarkably fit for his age, his lithe body moving rhythmically as he tended his flourishing dahlias. “He is in a band!” exclaimed Louise excitedly to Julia at their next tête-àtête. “Agnes Murthwaite told me – she has been a devoted fan for years and years! He is one of the leading brass and silver band players in the Empire.” Louise sat back, her face flushed with excitement. “There is a curious thing though,” she resumed. “Agnes says he will only play new instruments. “Sir Michael is hugely versatile – playing everything from the tuba to clarinet – but his instruments must be shiny new and fresh!” Continued on page 7
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The little boy was found two weeks later, in the Goat’s Pasture woods like the others. He was a sturdy toddler dressed in a straw hat, white smock and bootees. Josh the gardener made the discovery. Everyone was mystified and wondered how the child, who was taken to an orphanage, could have got there. “I know where babies come from!” chirped Jimmy the following day. “They are brought by The Baby Man.” He described to his parents hiding in his tree den when he spied an old man climbing over the wall, cradling a small boy carefully in his arms. The man looked nervously around him, placed the child among the flowers then quickly retreated the way he had come. Jimmy’s parents exchanged significant looks but said nothing. Sir Michael died as he would have wished, keeling over as he performed magnificently on the tuba. Julia and Ernest adopted the little boy. They, like other parents, were thankful for Sir Michael’s legacy.
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SIX week practical parenting courses designed to help you feel fully prepared for the arrival of your little one; whether this is your first or fourth child, this course is for you. Sessions are led by practising midwives, a health visitor, a personal trainer specialising in ante-natal and post-natal fitness and St John’s Ambulance Service delivering newborn first aid. These friendly and relaxed small group sessions ensure you have plenty of time to ask questions and our aim is for you to leave the course with a brand new set of friends as well as the most up to date information. Practical sessions include safe sleeping, bathing, bottle making and breast feeding, what to pack in the hospital bag, bonding with your newborn, ways to stimulate early development and so much more. We ensure that you enter the next chapter of your life feeling prepared, skilled and excited with a brand new set of friends to enjoy parenthood with too! Carolyn Whitehead; 07702 286493; Millennium Centre West Derby Village. www.facebook.com/Beautiful.New.Beginning or email Beautiful.new.beginnings@outlook. com
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Why Mum’s the Word for singer Michelle Heaton It’s been a hectic four years for actress Michelle Heaton. The former Liberty X and Popstars singer has had two children, undergone a hysterectomy – and is now hurtling through the menopause! “It’s been a very turbulent four years,” admits Michelle, who is still only 37. “But at the same time, having my kids has made it the best four years and I’m grateful that they are too young to remember what I’ve gone through. “I don’t think you can really plan what life throws your way,” she adds with a wry smile. Michelle is appearing in the hit comedy, Mum’s the Word 2, which comes to the Liverpool Empire on October 28. She delights as tomboy-ish Robin in the comedy stage show, which reveals what it’s really like to be a mum. But one role she doesn’t have to act out is that of Delighted Mum. Michelle is thrilled to have four-year-old Faith and twoyear-old AJ, and she counts her blessings every day because she was dangerously close to never having kids of her own. “Fate plans it for you,” says Michelle. “I can’t have more children because I had the hysterectomy two years ago.” And, in spite of the fact that the operation led to her going through the menopause at such a young age, she adds: “Being able to have children before that came about makes me feel very lucky.” Michelle underwent the hysterectomy after being diagnosed with the mutated BRACA2 gene, which shows a higher than average chance of getting cancer, in 2012.
Michelle Heaton Before that she had a double mastectomy. She has had to fight hard against her illness but Michelle is now hoping the worst days are behind her. Having risen to fame when she took part in the reality TV show Popstars before forming Brit awardwinning Liberty X with other contestants, more recently Michelle has gone on to develop a career in TV. She has successfully guest-presented ITV’s Loose Women and the Lorraine show and has her own YouTube Channel, on which she shares everything from family videos to fitness, food and beauty tips. Michelle, who is married
to Irish businessman Hugh Hanley, is now fit and well, and feels blessed to be back to her acting roots, touring the country with Mum’s The Word 2 alongside Gemma Bissix, Rebecca Wheatley, Polly Highton and Sarah Lawn. “After Faith was born I reduced my working commitments to focus on bringing up our family. Now that AJ is getting older, I feel the time is right to get a bit of my old life back,” she says. “Don’t get me wrong, I love being a mum, but I want to work, I want to get back to what I love doing and, by doing so, I think it will actually make me a better mum.
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“When the opportunity came up to join the Mum’s the Word 2 cast I jumped at the chance.” The show is a sequel Mum’s the Word, written by six Canadian actresses and real life mums. The show laughed at the trials and tribulations of having children and the overwhelming effect they have on your life. In Mum’s the Word 2, we join the mums, ‘older and wider’, on their continuing journey into the new parenting nightmare which is teenagers. “The show is hysterical and I often find myself laughing out loud while reading the script, though it is laced with poignancy.” In fact, there are moments during the stage performance which resonate for all the wrong reasons with Michelle. Her character Robin, we learn, is diagnosed with breast cancer. “It’s all very close to home,” says Michelle. “It makes the performance so emotional for me. But I reflect on my own experiences and bring them to this part. I was delighted when
the producer told us that the tour would be supporting the charity, Breast Cancer Now, especially as we are performing all through October which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. “We all know someone who has been affected by this awful disease and knowing that the tour, and our audiences, can make a difference is amazing. “However, this is where the connection with my character ends. I’m not a tomboy like Robin, I’m much more girlie.” But tough. You have to be resilient to deal with the physical and emotional scarring she’s had to endure in recent times. “Mums just have to get on with it,” she says, with a shrug. “You don’t have time to wallow in self-pity and I love being a mum. “It’s what I was meant to do.” She adds, laughing: “That, and performing on stage in a show like Mum’s the Word 2. I love it.” Mum’s The Word 2: Liverpool Empire Theatre, October 28 – 7.30pm. For tickets go to www. atgtickets.com
Pieces of Gold exhibition ‘PIECES of Gold’ is a graphic art exhibition being held at Liverpool Central Library from Monday, October 17 to Monday, October 31 showcasing and celebrating some of the achievements of Pan Africanism throughout the African diaspora. The exhibition explores aspects of Pan-Africanism
in Liverpool/North West and the African diaspora via the lives of key activists – Dorothy Kuya and Nana Bonsu, Patrice Lumumba and Assata Shakur and others, showing that it is a celebration of African Pride and aiming to uplift, empower and elevate African people ‘at home and abroad’
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Calling all Strictly Fans! If you’ve not yet organised your Christmas night out this would make a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends, colleagues or the family and be entertained whilst helping a great local cause.
WOODLANDS Hospice is once again hosting Strictly for Woodlands with 12 very brave people taking on the personal challenge to compete for the Woodlands Hospice Strictly Glitter Ball Trophy. Following a series of dance lessons with professional dancers they will take to the floor at the Titanic Hotel on Saturday 26th November to compete against each other and show off their new found skills at the Black Tie Dinner. This promises to be a sparkling evening of wonderful entertainment and includes a drinks reception, three-course dinner and dancing until the early hours. To secure your tickets at a cost of £60 per person and see who claims the glitter ball trophy please call Tracy on 0151 529 8193.
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Museum magic for kids at half term KEEPING the kids happy in half term is sometimes easier said than done. But why not cast your thoughts to a little museum magic? It’s fab, it’s fun, and it’s free… From storytelling to hands-on craft sessions, there’s something for all ages, across Liverpool’s museums and galleries. Here are some of the highlights… n See the Anglican Cathedral – built entirely with LEGO at the Museum of Liverpool. This model was created by Peter Rogers from Stoneycroft who had previously crafted LEGO versions of the Titanic, Notre Dame cathedral and, even, Goodison Park. It took Peter a year to recreate Liverpool’s famous landmark. Once you’ve seen it, can you guess how
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many bricks he used? Check your answer at the museum welcome desk. n Creature Creations at Merseyside Maritime Museum. Many people emigrated from Liverpool to start a new life in different countries around the world including Australia and Canada. Create your own creatures from these far off places in family friendly
workshops throughout half term between 1-4pm. n Blast off! Blast off on a spectacular journey through space and time with a new Planetarium Shows at World Museum Liverpool, from Sunshine Show, Fly Me To The Moon to The Sky at Night. For details of more events and exhibitions go to www. liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
The Ruby Slippers THROW on your high heels, slap on your lipstick and get ready to strut your stuff down at The Ruby Slippers drag bar as a riotous new comedy drama comes to the Epstein Theatre. The Ruby Slippers explores love, friendship and identity, taking audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions, screaming with laughter one minute and reaching for the hankies the next. Raz is on top of the world, owner of his paradise Blackpool drag club. He has met Ryan, the man of his dreams, however all is not as it seems! Business is poor and a rival club has opened. Also Ryan has a secret that will change everything. Brought to you by Break A Leg Productions, in association with Bill Elms, written by Emma Culshaw and David Paul and directed by Mark Heller, this comedy
play explores a subject rarely seen on stage. Writers Emma Culshaw and David Paul commented: “When creating The Ruby Slippers our main aim was to write an honest story that showed the highs and lows of being in love when there are difficult obstacles to cross. The play also tackles transgender issues and we hope audiences enjoy what we have set out to achieve, by creating a play full of compassion, humour and outrageous one-liners but
with a strong underlying message.” So don’t be a drag, grab yourself a ticket to be entertained at the campest new show to hit the theatre stage in years. The Ruby Slippers will be staged at The Epstein Theatre on Saturday, 5th November at 6pm and 9pm. Tickets are £16.50 for the 6pm show and £19.50 for the 9pm show including a £1 venue restoration fee. To book call 0844 888 4411 or visit www. epsteinliverpool.co.uk
AFRIKAN VILLAGE MARKET Elegant African fashions, sumptuous African cuisine, beautiful arts & crafts and much more. AVM is a bi-monthly market which features vendor stalls, networking, competitions, performance and music. Crawford House, Upper Warwick Street,, L8 8DN. Saturday 15th October 2016, 11am - 5pm. ROBY GARDENING SOCIETY Is a well-established friendly local gardening group. Visitors and new members are very welcome to come to meetings held on the 1st Tuesday each month at 8pm. Meetings held at Page Moss Baptist Church hall, Page Moss Lane, Liverpool L14 0LZ. Admission £1.50, with refreshments. Varied programme for gardeners. Please ring Jo 0151 289 8335. THE SAVOY JAZZMEN Concert in the Palm House, Sefton Park, Tuesday 4th October (2-4 pm). Bring your parasols and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. There is an admission charge of £6.00, which includes a drink and piece of cake. Further info from Peter Swensson: 0151 722 1478 DO YOU LIKE BOARD GAMES? We meet on the second Tuesday evening of every month at Kensington Community Learning Centre. If you fancy being Dominant at Dominion, Champion of Carcassone, Mesmerising at Medici or Railroading everyone at Ticket to Ride – this is the place for you! Dozens of games to try each month. For full details see www.kclc.co.uk/ what-s-on/board-games-evening/ or Kensington Community Learning Centre CIC on Facebook THE TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG (Rathbone Room) on Monday, 17 October at 7.30pm. Martin Jenkins reviews the local scene in Liverpool 1956 including the loss of Kirkby’s tram routes, the Liverpool Overhead Railway and the older Mersey Railway electric stock plus other areas. Once again the OTA collection produces nostalgic colour memories from 60 years ago. WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING Macmillan Coffee Morning Thursday 29th September 2016. 10am to 12.30pm at Liverpool Cricket Club, Aigburth Road, Liverpool 19. CALLING ALL PETROLHEADS Our next Cars and Coffee Liverpool meet will be on Sunday October 2nd at the Chung Ku Restaurant, Columbus Quay, Riverside Drive, Liverpool, L3 4DB. The usual selection of cars and bikes as well as refreshments will be available. Entrance is free and all are welcome. ORIEL SINGERS A concert of choral favourites; Our Lady & St Nicholas Church (Chapel St), Liverpool; Saturday 15th October. Doors open 7pm for start at 7.30pm. Admission £8 (£5 concession) on the door includes wine and nibbles. Join us for music by Mozart, Haydn, Faure, Howells, Handel and more, performed by the Oriel Singers. For more info contact: info@orielsingers.co.uk ART AND CRAFT MARKET The Capital Building on Old Hall St, Liverpool city centre, Tuesday 11th October. Come and get all your Christmas shopping done in your lunch hour. 24 stalls of unique handmade items sold by the people who created them. Open between 11.30am and 2.30pm so get there early for the widest choice. Some items are one of a kind! TABLE SALE Cornerstone Centre, Eaton Road North,
L12 7JN, Saturday 8 October from 12noon to 3pm. Admission 20p (children must be accompanied by an adult). Refreshments available. A limited number of tables are available at £7. Further details from David; phone 07743 157884 FRIENDS OF ST.GEORGE’S HALL We are a fundraising support group for our wonderful listed building. Come and join us on Wednesday, October 12th for a tea dance in The Great Hall. Dancing to a live band. £6 payable at door, including tea/ biscuits. 1.30pm- 4pm. For more info: 0151 428 2631 BLOOD DONATION West Derby - Alder Sports Club Friday 7 October 2016 and Tuesday 7 February 2017. Appointments from 12:00 - 14:00 and 15:15 - 17:15. To make an appointment or register as a blood donor call 0300 123 23 23 or see www.blood.co.uk GRAND FUND RAISER SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women, sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7pm: Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool L17 4JE. For further details, contact annegrimes19@ gmail.com; mobile 07814 564649 JACOBS LADIES BOWLING CLUB Play Monday afternoons at the Sefton Arms West Derby. New Members needed, beginners or experienced players warmly welcome. Come and meet our friendly team. Contact Irene (0151-292-3570) or Lena (0151-475-5167).
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ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided. Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information. AMATEUR BOXING CLUB Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU. Mon, Wed, Fri. 5-7pm. Under 18s £1.50. Adults £3 BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053 BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955 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 10am-12noon. Make new friends or relax with old ones, everybody welcome. Call Helen on 0151 474 1444 for info. Connect ‘n’ Create. Come along for company, a cuppa and a bit of craft or anything creative! All skills, all levels! Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Call Barbara 0151 226 2992 for more. CLUBMOOR COMMUNITY CHOIR Have been meeting since September 2015. We meet on Monday evenings (during term time) at Roscoe School (Ballantyne Rd entrance) at 7pm and start singing at 7.15 prompt. We sing for fun mainly and sing many popular songs. We have an experienced choir master (Callum) who leads us. We hope you can come and join in the fun. For more details contact Deb on 07789 587815. CROXTETH HALL GARDEN SOCIETY We are a friendly group who meet in Croxteth Hall every 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 which includes refreshments and raffle. If you’re interested in gardening why not join us. Please ring Jim or Pauline on 0151 928 5625 – visit our website www.croxteth.net CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www. co-residents-association.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Wed between 10am – 11.30am young at hearts club every Thurs. 2pm – 4pm. Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lover House Lane L11. 2SF. For info call Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992. DEYSBROOK YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Meet every Friday 11.00 to 12.30 (except Bank Holidays) at the Deysbrook Village Centre, Deysbrook Way, Liverpool 12. There is a range of activities - creative as well as fun; occasional trips; enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome. DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. 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 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
Best of Blues Festival comes to Southport THE second annual Big Blues Festival comes to Southport on Friday October 7 and Saturday October 8, with some of the biggest names on the circuit performing at The Atkinson. This year’s festival, sponsored by Blues Matters Magazine, sees the likes
of Dr Feelgood, Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders and Liverpool’s own Connie Lush Band take to the stage alongside the fabulous Lisa Mills, Rosco Levee and Dan Burnett. Festival tickets are £34 (£39 after 30 September); gig tickets for Dr Feelgood (£16)
and Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders (£20). To book, visit theatkinson. co.uk or call the box office on 01704 533333 (£1 per ticket booking fee for phone and online sales; two per cent fee for credit cards at the box office); The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB.
Big name art goes on display in Kirkby Some of the biggest names in art go on display at Kirkby Gallery in its latest exhibition, Drawn from Life: People on Paper. Work by well-known artists including Moore, Hepworth, Lowry and Hockney are all included in this exhibition of some of the finest drawings in the Arts Council Collection.
There are also some fascinating examples from very early on in some of the artists’ careers, such as a self-portrait by Richard Hamilton from 1938, Mrs Ash Asleep by Howard Hodgkin from 1952, Peter Blake’s Portrait of a Man from 1950 and Eduardo Paolozzi’s Drawings from Rembrandt, 1945.
The exhibition opened in August and runs until Saturday, October 22. Kirkby Gallery, The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, L32 8XY (0151 443 5617) Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm-1pm); Saturday 10am-1pm.
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Show returns due to popular demand and 3.30-4.45pm , Green Lane Pharmacy Tuebrook Sat 10-11.45am Excluding bank holidays (no appointment necessary) free support and access to Nicotine Replacement therapy & Champix Freephone 0800 195 2131 FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549. FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2-30pm. We have interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 722 0143 or 0151 226 1984. GUIDED WALKS Re-trace the rich tapestry of Liverpool’s colourful history. Admire stunning architecture and discover amazing hidden gems. Tours led by qualified guides. Email: citywalks@outlook.com 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. LADIES BOWLING CLUB Farmer’s Arms, Clubmoor. Our friendly team needs new members. Beginners or experienced players will be warmly welcomed. For information contact Ann on 0151 256 0681. LINE DANCING Huyton Gateway 115 Rupert Rd Huyton L36 9TE Keep fit have fun, beginners welcome Every Wed 10 a.m. – 11am £3 per class 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. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS (NAWC) The NAWC meet at Lowlands in Haymans Green every Thursday between 2 and 4 pm. Come and enjoy a friendly afternoon. We
enjoy guest speakers, outings, theatre trips amongst many other activities. – All are made welcome. Further details about other clubs in Liverpool contact – Pat Blair (0151) 228 0316 or email patblair33@gmail.com NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Thomas Lane Women’s Club are now at The Millennium Centre in West Derby Village, adjacent to St.Mary’s Church. Friday afternoon, 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm. Friendly group, all welcome. OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS Keep Fit class for ages 50+ with inspiring standing/chair-based exercises, Fridays 12.30-1.30pm. Held at St Aidan’s Church Hall, Cherry Lane, Walton, L4 6UG. £3.50 per class, pay as you go. For more information please contact Amy: 07507 015 227 or amy_sand1@hotmail.com. PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel, corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers. PRESCOT & DISTRICT BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.15 p.m. at Huyton & Prescot Golf Club, Huyton Lane, Huyton, L36 1AU. Easily accessible, large car park, friendly atmosphere. For further information contact 0151 426 3050 or www.bridgewebs.com/ prescot RICHIE THE RANGER GUIDED WALKS: Discover historic sites, beautiful green areas, and tranquil woodlands… all on your doorstep. Contact Richie Baker for info about his guided tours and walks within the city. Email richietheranger@ gmail.com 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 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 noon. THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed. in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For info 0151 726 8934 TUEBROOK HOPE CENTRE, BUCKINGHAM ROAD As a local community led charity we are keen to promote and host a range of health, leisure and social activities for neighbours of all ages. Monday mornings (9.30am): Yoga classes, Tuesday evenings (7-8pm): Tai Chi classes, Wednesday evenings (7-8pm): Drama Group for Adults Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday lunchtimes (12noon-1pm): Yoga classes WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY Do you need a speaker for your group? If so then contact Gaynor Lanceley Solicitors at Paul Crowley & Co (West Derby) 0151 226 2020 YOGA HUYTON GATEWAY 115 Rupert Rd, Huyton L36 9TE. Relaxed friendly hatha yoga class taught by Frank Perry. Beginners welcome. Every Mon., 11.15am –12.15 pm and Thurs., 6–7pm; £3 per class. GIGGLETOTZ SOFT PLAY We run parent and Toddler groups on Tuesdays in St Mary’s Millennium Centre, West Derby 10am-12noon & Fridays in St Ann’s Millennium Centre, Rainhill, 10am-12noon. All children under the age of 5 are welcome, £3 per child. For younger babies we run 5 week baby massage courses in both venues. For details visit www. giggletotz.co.uk ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For info contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk . WEST DERBY RECS BOWLING CLUB Would you like to play crown green bowls? Ladies and Gents teams looking for new members; experienced or beginners welcomed for the new season. Contact Keith (07999 724879) or Beryl (0151 480 0118) ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club. LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool based group who organise regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook, or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com
Win ‘Liver Birdsong’ tickets THE world premiere of ‘Liver Birdsong’ (The Liverpool Blitz Musical) will take place at the Epstein Theatre from Tuesday, 29 November to Saturday, 3 December. The musical is set on the night of 28/29 November 1940, the events of which were later described by Winston Churchill as “the worst single civilian incident of the war”. Join the ‘Liver birds’ – Maggs, Carla, Daisy Mae and Lil from Kirkby Munitions Factory – as they battle not only the Nazis but also their own threats, fears and jealousies. Will they overcome their troubles and find hope? Although the production is entirely a work of fiction, it is based on the facts of that night and the first-hand experiences of women – much like the
four ‘Liver birds’ in the show – from one of Britain’s largest wartime munitions factories. This emotionally-charged and heartwarming musical is packed with 18 new songs, delivered by a professional musical theatre company and a live band, as well as comedy, poignant tragedy and the musical styles of 1940. So book your tickets now! To book tickets call 0844 888 4411, visit www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk or book in person at the theatre box office which is open 2pm to 6pm from Monday to Thursday and noon to 6pm on Friday and Saturday. In the meantime, Liverpool LINK has teamed up with Liver Birdsong to offer four pairs of tickets for Liver Birdsong on Tuesday, 29th November at 7.30pm.
To enter our free prize draw please send your name, address and telephone no. to BIRDSONG COMP, Liverpool LINK, P.O.Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or you can email your name, address and tel. no. to liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk and insert BIRDSONG COMP TICKETS in the subject box.
DUE to popular demand, Helen Forrester’s Twopence to Cross the Mersey returns to entertain audiences in Liverpool at the Royal Court until October 8, 2016. Staged by Pulse Records Ltd, in collaboration with producer/stage writer Rob Fennah and producer Bill
Elms, Twopence to Cross the Mersey tells the true story of a young girl and her formerly wealthy family as they are suddenly thrown into poverty during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Leaving behind their comfortable middle-class life in south west England, they
uproot their shattered lives and choose Liverpool as the place to rebuild their dreams and fortune. A terrible shock awaits them, however…. Visit www.royalcourt liverpool.com or www. twopencetocrossthemersey. com or call 0151 709 4321
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Say you saw it in the LINK Link reader Hilda Getty contacted us recently and is trying to locate the maker of the picture seen in the photo. Hilda said: “Back in the 1980s or 90s, I was at a garden fete at Olive Mount Hospital. I bought a picture and the lady who sold it to me told me that it had been made by her son for a school exam and that it was created from tree bark. It is so original and unusual; I would love to now return it to the person who made it and I’m sure they would love to have it back.” If you are the artist who created Hilda’s picture for your school exam all those years ago Hilda would love to hear from you and can be contacted via email: billgetty@ blueyonder.co.uk
A letter from Councillors Steve Radford and Kevin Morrison WE are delighted that our community charity the Tuebrook Hope Group has been nominated as the local charity for support from TSB Tuebrook. To enable more people to be aware of our activities both at Tuebrook Hope Centre (Stoneycroft United Reformed Church) and our community coach trips, the Tuebrook TSB has information sheets
and coach booking forms on display and we are most grateful to them. As part of our plans to improve facilities and ensure long term financial viability we are currently fundraising for solar panels, with appropriate black panels to blend in with the church slate and a linked alarm system. To extend our offer of activities we are currently seeking any qualified tutor
who may be interested in starting an afternoon Line Dancing class or anyone interested to lead a Craft class. Please feel welcome to contact us on 0151 220 0658 or tuebrookhope@hotmail. co.uk Councillors Steve Radford and Kevin Morrison Tuebrook Hope Group, Christ Church, Buckingham Road, Tuebrook, L13 8AZ
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Have a spooktacular Halloween WE all love Halloween and a spot of phantom-tastic/ spooky fun, but there’s more to this increasingly popular event than the odd trick or treat. There are so many ways to have a bewitching hour or two and so, to give yourself more than a ghost of a chance of celebrating all that goes bump in the night, here are a few spook-tacular ideas… Carve a pumpkin Everyone loves a pumpkin lantern – and you can use the pulp for a tasty pie or a scrumptious soup. You can carve out a friendly face or a frightening one, and pop in a candle or tea light, to create a hauntingly good decoration or to help light you and your
way while you go out into the night.
Dressing up Witch or wizard, Dracula or little devil, dressing up is a big part of Halloween and nowadays there is a wealth of costumes to choose from, or you can still make your own. Nothing wrong with the sheet with holes cut out… Halloween games Bob apple: There’s always time for this traditional game where people have to take a bite out of an apple or retrieve it from a bowl of water using only their teeth. Or what about swapping pin the tail on the donkey with pin the wart on the witch. Find or draw a picture
of a witch with a long nose and see who can get the wart nearest to the end of her nozzle.
Decorate your home Spin spiders’ webs from the bannister, string up skeletons or weave in a witch or two, to give your house a Halloween feel. If nothing else, it gives you a chance to ditch the dusting for a week. Tune in to be terrified Watch a horror film or read a spine-chilling tale. And there are lots of Liverpool events: For families Go on a ghost hunt You can either hide pictures of ghosts around your home
Five reasons why women should be weight training
IT SEEMS that women are more interested in weight-training than they’ve ever been. The backbone of my PT sessions has always been weight training. Weight training will help you build muscle and speed up your metabolism, which in turn will help you reduce your body fat percentage. Doing weight-training, with a combination of good cardio and a good diet, will help you achieve the body you desire. Here are five reasons why you should be lifting weights if you are female: n As you develop more muscle, your body has got to work harder to preserve it, therefore burning more calories after you have exercised. n As you age, you are at risk of losing both bone and muscle mass. Post-menopausal women are at a greater risk of osteoporosis because the body no longer secretes oestrogen. Weight training is an excellent way to combat loss of bone mass and it decreases the risk of osteoporosis. There is no age limit for women who want to lift weights. n Weight training can be therapeutic as once you have finished your weights session you will immediately feel your muscles start to tone up. Weight training can also be mentally challenging which in turn contributes towards your overall mental wellbeing.
n Weight training will also strengthen your whole body and, if you suffer from a bad back, weight training can eliminate this. It can also help you improve your posture. n Weight training can also help you improve your overall exercise performance, as you will be stronger.
Women only weight training programme/ FREE WEEK of sessions If you are interested in joining my next Women Only Weight Training Program, which starts week commencing October 3, then please contact me asap. There are only three places now available. You start off by having a free week of sessions first, which has to be booked. Sessions are held on a Monday and Thursday evening and Saturday (times vary) at Proflex Gym, Wood Street, Garston L19.
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To advertise see page FOUR Continued from page 12 for a ghoulish treasure hunt with a prize for who finds the most, or book yourself on one of the many ghost tours there are at this time of year, from organised trips around the city to a creepy visit to Speke hall. Spooky Speke: Prepare for a scare on October 6, 12, 19 and 26 (different times available)! The Lady in Black will lead you around the Hall and help you relive real encounters with the former inhabitants. But be warned – don’t go if you are afraid of the dark… Or what about Spooky Speke School from October 26-30 between 11am and 3.30pm, when you can take your little witches and wizards for haunting half- term activities in this free event. Or dare you venture into The Haunted Hall (over 12s) on October 28 and 29? For further details go to www.nationaltrust. org.uk For little ones Or join the fun at Sefton Park Palm House which is hosting a Children’s Halloween party on October 31 between 5-7pm. T ghost-busting team of Jumping Jacks and some of your children’s favourite characters will be partying at the Palm House with spooky fun and games babies, toddlers and
children up to 8 years all ages welcome. Tickets £6 from www.wegottickets. com For adults Meanwhile Shiverpool has a host of ghost walks and tours designed to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up! It offers a blend of history, street theatre and storytelling delivered by its very own spirit guides. Unearth the hidden histories, folklore, myths and ghoulish legends of Liverpool. And you can celebrate Halloween in style with them. Join the Spectral Grey Ladies and Fearamaster Generals for city tours which promise to be fun-filled, nicely chilled comedy-horror shows. Get on board the Ghost
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Bus – next stop Fright Avenue! – a 90 minute fact filled tour; sample a Ghouls and Gourmet dining experience, or discover the Hidden Histories of the Auld City you’re your guide will take you on a walking tour around Liverpool’s seven original streets including the site of the old plague pits, the old Liverpool Gaol and St Nick’s Church. (www.shiverpool. co.uk) Go clubbing – if you dare! Venues don’t come much spookier than the old Newsham Park Hospital but if you’re a clubber rather than a ghosthunter, The Asylum is back on Saturday October 29. Cocoon at the Asylum is headed up by techno legend Sven
Vath performing a special extended set, along with Ilario Alicante, Tim Green and Jemmy. Part one, at the old hospital, is from 2pm-10.30pm (last entry 4pm), then the party moves to the 02 Academy for part two, from 10pm-4am, hosted by 303 Liverpool with headliner Timo Maas. Tickets £35 (+BF) and £50 (+BF) from www.skiddle. com. There are lots of events organised to help you have a terrifyingly terrific time. And, of course, you can still Trick or Treat – just take care and, if there are children, make sure there is an adult with you and plan a route around where you live. Just don’t eat all the sweets at once or make no bones about it, your tum could be scarily sore.
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ARIES Mar 21st - Apr 20th
The New Moon (1st) presents a golden opportunity to find love or launch a business partnership. Strike a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives early October. Your nearest and dearest will want to spend more time with you. Career success is reliant on a rewarding social life; stop pouring all your energy into work. The Full Moon (16th) prompts you to make a change, possibly to your appearance. Conserve resources and find ways to make things stretch as far as possible.
TAURUS Apr 21st - May 21st
The New Moon (1st) is ideal for launching a fitness routine. Taking up a sport like dancing or ice skating will appeal to your artistic side. Don't push too hard to impress someone who has taken your fancy. An argument with a colleague could erupt; fulfil your responsibilities even if it means dealing with a hypocritical know-it-all. The Full Moon (16th) will put an end to a period of isolation. Looking for love? You could find it with someone who shares your appreciation for beauty and luxury. Already in a relationship? Your amour could get a payrise or promotion. Celebrate!
GEMINI May 22nd - Jun 21st
The New Moon (1st) puts you on the path to love. Already have a partner? Let your amour wine and dine you. Single? You could meet someone special at a restaurant, nightclub or spa. It’ll be hard to resist the charm of someone with a musical laugh. Don't let a creative block get you down. Inspiring breakthroughs will occur. The Full Moon (16th) is ideal for attending a party. You could befriend a provocative rebel who prompts you to view life differently. A close partnership may become strained late October. Don’t push this person into a hasty decision. A work assignment brings intellectual stimulation.
CANCER Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd
The New Moon (1st) is ideal for finding a new home or welcoming an addition to the family. Your love life will be a source of profound pleasure. Don't let nosy relatives interfere with your private life, set boundaries. Career demands could be stressful mid-October; it might mean missing a family gathering. The Full Moon (16th) could present an opportunity to get ahead, if you’re willing to make personal sacrifices. Unusual hours or an unfamiliar role could be on the cards. Be honest about your limited availability and don't make promises you can’t keep.
LEO Jul 24th - Aug 23rd
The New Moon (1st) is ideal for taking a course or launching a creative project. Intellectual pursuits bring pleasure and domestic activities can be fulfilling. Take this opportunity to shop for furniture and artwork. Avoid a power struggle at work, develop a reputation as a good team player. The Full Moon (16th) brings an abrupt close to a legal matter. You mightn’t be happy with the result but will be relieved to have this resolved. A romantic relationship will become a rollercoaster ride. Listening more than speaking will keep this alliance alive. Single? Stop looking for love and focus on a creative hobby.
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LIFE ‘n’ Turning a negative STYLE into a positive ... with JADE AINSWORTH
HEY guys and welcome to this month’s Life ‘n’ Style!! If any of you follow me on social media you will have all read how I’m walking chaos on a daily basis! At the weekend I was judging LMI Glasgow with Jessica Hayes (Love Island), Mark Byron (Big Brother) and Derry Mensah (X Factor). I had the most amazing jumpsuit made by Ku Spendlove and couldn’t wait to
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Old pooch needs a new home IT IS always a sad situation whenever a dog finds themselves homeless, but never more so than when it’s an older dog whose owner has sadly passed away. That’s why the Dogs Trust Merseyside team have their fingers crossed for 10-yearold Collie, Jack, who arrived at the centre after his owner passed away a year ago. This lovely, sweet boy needs a quiet retirement home where he can be given the space he sometimes needs. He loves his food, sometimes a little too much, but luckily still enjoys his exercise. As an older chap, Jack needs a child free home.
Although he gets on with other dogs as long as they respect his personal space, he would need to be the only dog in the home and he is definitely not a lover of cats so needs a feline free home too! ■ If you think Jack could be your four-legged friend, you can visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed. Or call 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am5pm Saturday and Sunday. To find out more about any of the dogs at the centre, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk
wear it. Did the usual thing all us girls do – shoes, bag, jewellery, underwear the lot all to match. Packed my case at midnight then before packing everything but the kitchen sink!! The driver comes to collect me early Sunday morning, all the way there I’m telling the gang how gorgeous my outfit only to pull up outside Hilton Glasgow four hours later and realising... my suit carrying case was still at home! It dawned on me as I shouted ‘GUYSSSSSSSSS ohhhhh I’ve got no clothes with me’! I felt like Tom Hanks in ‘Cast Away’, stranded with a tracksuit on and a pair of flip flops!! I just wanted to cry so I jumped into a taxi and went to the nearest River Island. Well. I pulled it out of the bag and it was a fab day! I’m always one to turn a negative into a positive so I thought at least I can wear my jumpsuit for an awards dinner I’ve been invited to! October can only mean one thing to me –Halloween! Each year I absolutely love this occasion and go all out. Last year Mark Melia made me this amazing skintight lace leather jumpsuit, which was a real head-turner… so if you’re looking for something like this get down to him! I don’t know how I’m gonna top it this year though! Earlier this week I attended the press night at Farmageddon in Liverpool. ‘Wow’ is all I can say! The planning and effort that must go into making this event one to remember is unbelievable. I am such a scaredy cat so was wondering if I was gonna be OK. But it was so much fun. If you fancy getting scared out of your pants then book your tickets asap. Continued on page 15
VIRGO Aug 24th - Sep 23rd
A moneymaking opportunity will arrive early October. Resist the urge to spend more than your budget allows. Don’t be tempted to take advantage of a last minute sale and avoid a slick sales pitch. The Full Moon (16th) could bring unexpected expenses – don’t panic! You can fulfil these obligations by sticking to your budget. Late October, seize an opportunity to acquire new skills. The more you know, the easier it will be to land the kind of work you’re after
LIBRA Sep 24th - Oct 23rd
Updating your look will bring good results with the New Moon (1st) making you yearn for a change. This will boost your confidence. More money for luxuries will become available, maybe some beautiful furniture or artwork? Don't let a loved one's erratic behaviour ruin your plans. The Full Moon (16th) marks a turning point in an intimate relationship. This may be a chance to break free of an oppressive business or romantic alliance. Landing a new job is a possibility. Take this opportunity to build financial stability. Don't let a former friend lay a guilt trap on you, the last thing you need is to get pulled back into a troubled relationship.
SCORPIO Oct 24th - Nov 22nd
The New Moon (1st) is ideal for retreating and getting some rest. Take a break from your social activities and give yourself more time and energy for romance. Looking for love? You could find it at a place of worship or education course. Changing your views and values will put you on the road to romance. Already in a relationship? Take a glamorous holiday with your amour. Ignore criticism from a neighbour or relative; people can be very jealous. The Full Moon (16th) marks a turning point with your health. Don’t push yourself too hard, gentle exercise has a better effect than rigorous workouts. Money is tight late October; be resourceful.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23rd - Dec 21st
The New Moon (1st) will be an ideal opportunity to pursue a cherished dream. Your hard work and experience help you forge the lifestyle you've always wanted. Visualise what you want and start to achieve it. Don't expect your loved ones' approval, though. Cautious types will warn you not to be hasty. The Full Moon (16th) will prompt you to launch a bold creative project. Your charisma will attract lots of romantic attention. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a nightclub, antique shop or environmental organisation. You’ll be given more responsibility at work, your diligence and efficiency will result in a big promotion.
CAPRICORN Dec 22nd - Jan 20th
The New Moon (1st) presents an exciting career opportunity. Getting paid to do what you love will be the answer to a prayer. Beware of making enemies in the early stages, though. Build bridges and don’t instil fear. The Full Moon (16th) will prompt you to make important changes to your domestic life. Moving to a stimulating area will make you feel less isolated. Your social life picks up late October. Attend as many parties and get-togethers as possible. Being surrounded by affectionate, supportive people will give you an optimistic outlook. Devoting time to artistic pursuits will help you find creative solutions. Think outside of the box.
AQUARIUS Jan 21st - Feb 19th
The New Moon (1st) prompts you to expand your horizons, possibly a study course, exploring spiritual philosophies or travelling overseas. Don't be afraid to take risks. Treat mistakes as learning opportunities. The Full Moon (16th) will prompt you to change your daily routine. Divest yourself of responsibilities that make you tired and anxious. Career opportunities arrive later in the month. Don't hastily accept the first offer and set your sights on a position that draws on your unique vision and skills. A social gathering at the end of the month will put you in contact with influential people. A well-connected friend will be happy to write you a reference.
PISCES Feb 20th - Mar 20th
The New Moon (1st) could attract an additional income, allowing you to launch your own business or pursue your dream career. You will invest in your own happiness. Friends may not understand this but don't be defensive. Loved ones will suspend judgement and give you their full support. The Full Moon (16th) will attract a sudden windfall. You might have to assume some new responsibilities, but don't let that scare you. Acquiring cutting edge skills will take time and patience but it can be done with the help of a tutor. Don’t be tempted to exaggerate your experience and don't worry about impressing arrogant authority figures.
October cat of the month – Jude
JUDE is a very sad cat, having not only been bereaved of her elderly owner but also having found herself unaccountably homeless afterwards as there were no relatives to take her in. So Jude was forced to live in an alleyway behind her former home in a street in Garston not knowing why she was no longer allowed in her home and where her lovely elderly owner was. No one seemed to care. Then, one day, a very kind man rescued her and brought her to Garston Animal Rescue, who are hoping that soon someone will once again fall in love with her sweet nature and happy purring. If you would like more details about sweet, but lonely, Jude, please call the charity on 0151 737 1945, 0151 494 0470 and 07745 167170. Please make Jude’s sad song a little better Visit us at www.garstonanimalrescue.com/ We’re not an emergency service funded by the Government: we’re an overstretched charity struggling to cope with huge volumes of abandoned cats. Please – always neuter your pet and adopt from a rescue shelter.
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Trivia About Bugs and Insects Did you know cockroach can live for up to a week without a head. A typical bed usually houses over 6 billion dust mites. Ants are social insects and live in colonies which may have as many as 500,000 individuals. Ants don’t sleep. Australian termites have been known to build mounds twenty feet high and at least 100 feet wide. Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying 50 to 60 mph. Each year, insects eat 1/3 of the Earth’s food crop.
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Rivers under 11s back in the old routine ... River Juniors u11s were back to pre-season with a splash winning the Total Soccer Centres 9-a-side tournament in Preston at the end of the August. A 2-1 win in the final with goals from Sam Roche and Ally Trapasso sealed the victory. Prior to that the boys had to overcome a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the semi-final
against the Sir Tom Finney JFC side from Preston. Amazingly, all five penalty takers for River Juniors scored their penalties with McPartland, Roberts, Edgar and Trapasso all on target before Kamara slotted the winner following a penalty save by Dan Jones. Beforehand the River boys finished top of their group with an unbeaten record, winning four and drawing two games without conceding a goal. The boys have been busy in their pre-season schedule remaining unbeaten against academy teams. A 5-4 win against Stoke City’s u11s shadow squad was followed by a 4-3 win against Oldham Athletic. More recently the boys travelled up to Fleetwood Town to play
at their new Poolfoot Farm complex and managed a 2-2 draw despite being under par against a mixture of their u12s and u11s main sides. The boys also recorded an 8-0 victory against Skelmersdale Utd u11s. The Walton and Kirkdale u11s campaign kicked off with a 7-0 win against Knowsley South with goals from Edgar, C. Trapasso (2), S. Roche (2) and A. Trapasso (2). The boys in defence were excellent though, mainly made up of Clay, Doforo and Murphy with McPartland stepping in. Roberts and Smith were also excellent in their midfield roles. Squad: J. Storey, D. Jones, A. Trapasso, C. Trapasso, H. Edgar, S. Smith, L. Roberts, N. Doforo, K. Kamara, C. Murphy, J. Dunne, S. Clay, G. McPartland, S. Roche, S. Pollard.
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