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SHADOWS OF TIME by Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
Time may seem to race today but to our ancestors the passing of the hours was less important and life went at a more leisurely pace. Clocks were rare and watches unheard of until the 17th century. Most people worked on the land and the sun dictated their lives. Until the industrial revolution and railway age in the 19th century many clocks had only an hour hand – the minutes
were not that important. People had more time to muse and reflect than today. Church sermons could last up to two hours and, as many people could not read, family and friends entertained each other with stories. Sundials played an important part in a world largely without clocks. They were placed in prominent places to give passers-by an idea of the hour. These instruments, going back thou-
sands of years, measure time using the sun’s shadow cast by a stationary arm called a gnomon - on to a plate marked in hours. The first mention of a sundial is in the Bible (Isaiah 38) but the devices had probably been in existence long before then. Sundials are still popular in gardens and as memorials, with some outstanding modern examples. A large stone sundial (pictured) can be seen on the wall of St Mary’s Church in
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Christian Instruction Society; the organisation changed its name to Liverpool Town Mission in 1837 and to Liverpool City Mission in 1898. Its object was to “... promote the religious improvement of the poor”. By 1930, the Liverpool City Mission had 33 church halls across Liverpool and Wirral. John Houghton was a partner in the firm of Canon, Miller, Houghton & Co, shipowners and merchants. Houghton, the son of a timber merchant resident in Rodney Street, was Liberal in politics and a Baptist by religion, and his later years, spent in retirement, were occupied with charitable and philanthropic work. In the late 1860s Alexander Balfour and Stephen Williamson, partners in the Liverpool shipowning firm of Balfour, Williamson & Co., became concerned at the numbers of destitute and orphaned children in Liverpool. Balfour, along with John Houghton, heard Annie MacPherson lecturing in London on her work with child emigration. Her sister, Louisa Birt, who assisted in her work, came to Liverpool to lecture about their work at a public meeting held in November 1872. It was agreed that a society should be established in Liverpool to further this work, with the fundraising and management of the home to be kept separate from the London organisation: The Liverpool Sheltering Homes Society was thus established. John Houghton offered the free use of premises adjoining the old Byrom Hall Baptist Chapel in Byrom Street, which was formally opened in May 1873. The purpose of the Liverpool Sheltering Homes was to rescue destitute children, train them in the home, and accompany them to Canada. From Marchmont House in Ontario they were placed with families although they were super-
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To advertise see page TWO vised and visited until they reached the age of eighteen. Later it was amalgamated with Dr Barnardo’s, who closed their own home in Liverpool and transferred to the Liverpool Orphanage in Myrtle Street. John Houghton died at his home at Runnymede in Sandfield Park in 1883. The work of the Liverpool City Mission still continues today (www.livercm.org.uk). In 1958, however, ‘Olive Hall’ was sold by them to a group of local Christians and an independent church was established. The church was then known as West Derby Chapel and retained this name until the 1990’s when the name was changed to West Derby Evangelical Church (WDEC). The church is still run today by committed local Christians who volunteer their time and money to teach and live out the teachings of Jesus Christ in a way that is relevant to the people of all ages and back-
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THE SPINNING DIAL He had been away too long – far too long – and it was time he confronted the demons of the past. Anthony Black got off the train at Lime Street. The bustling station was familiar yet unfamiliar, recognisable but subtly changed. When he was last there, blackened steam trains belched
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Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section FREE - email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk 49TH LIVERPOOL BOYS BRIGADE AND GIRLS ASSOCIATION For boys & girls in school years 1 and above. Meet in St. Christopher’s Church Norris Green on Fridays (6pm for years 13, 7:15pm for years 4-6) and various locations for years 7+. Please check out our website for more details www.boysbrigade49.co.uk or contact Andy on 07779 477183 or bbliverpool49th@hotmail.co.uk
ACOUSTIC NIGHTS Tuesdays from 8.30 at The Crown Inn, Leyfield Road. An acoustic club with full PA and drum kit for anyone, any standard and any type of music to perform. Come along and give us a tune....
AFTERNOON OF ART AND CRAFT The M.S. Society have started an afternoon of art and craft at the West Derby Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane, adjacent to St. Marys Church - Mondays 2.00 to 4.00pm. All are very welcome.
AL-ANON Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking. website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk - helpline: 020 7403 0888 10am-10pm. local contact: Dave 07806 603259 Linda 07563 638900.
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Breathe Easy supports people suffering from lung disease of any kind. We meet every 4th Monday of the month (excluding December) at Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, Liverpool 19 at 1.30pm. We usually have a speaker. It is a friendly session, members can chat to others suffering from similar complaints. There is no membership fee and we are there to support those suffering from any of the many lung complaints.
Each Wednesday between 10.00am to 11.30am. Young at Heart Club every Thursday afternoon between 2pm-4pm. Address: Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lower House Lane, L11 2SF. For information phone Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992.
BROUGHTON HALL CENTRE Broughton Hall Centre, Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool L12 9HJ. The Centre for Day Courses, Training and Community Events 07980 187 888 email Barbara.Sinclair@broughtonhall.com
CAR BOOT SALE/CHRISTMAS FAIR St Mary’s Church, West Derby To be held on Saturday 1st December 9am - 2pm Pitches for cars £5. Grotto, Festive Stalls, Tombola. Raffles, and much more inside
CHRIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING in Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road Tuesdays 10am12noon. Come along for a drink and simple snack - make new friends, or relax with old ones. Everybody welcome! Ring Helen on 474 1444 for information. KNIT AND NATTER Can you knit or just fancy a natter? We knit for babies born prematurely. Come and join our Knit & Natter group which meets every Wednesday morning at Christ Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road 10-1130am. - Just come along! Ring Barbara on 226 2992 for info CRAFTY COFFEE This group makes cards and is keen to explore and develop ideas and suggestions for other crafts! All ages welcome - and all skill levels - come along and share your skills and ideas! Thursday mornings 10am-12noon at Christ Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road. Ring Helen on 474 1444 for info
CRAFT MARKET St Barnabas Church, Penny Lane, L18 on Saturday 9th February, Craft Market. There are still some places available, £8 for small and £12 for large stalls. All enquiries to Judith on 07852 555928.
CROXTETH PARK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details: www.cp-residents-association.co.uk
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP St Andrews Church Hall, L13 0AL. Normally last Tuesday and second Saturday of each month. A chance to have a chat, laugh and participate at your own pace with those who know ‘what it’s about’. For more info call on 0151 2263406 or email: danielle@changingclubmoor.org.uk
FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS Why not enjoy some fresh air, meet new people and kick-start an active 2013? Each day until January 5th you could join a walk organised by the local group of the Ramblers. Everyone welcome. For information go to www.liverpoolramblers.co.uk or phone Pam on 0774 0376 999
HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENT AND CARER SUPPORT GROUP: “Someone to talk to - who knows what it’s like because they’ve been there too.” We
meet up - on the first Friday of every month to support each other. Next meeting is 1:30pm - 4:30pm-ish at “The Brink”, 15 - 21 Parr Street, Liverpool L1 4JN. Further info please contact Mike McGovern on mikemcgovern54@aol.com; look online at www.headandneckcancer.co.uk; or speak to Sally or Lesley at the Aintree University Hospital Clinic on 0151 529 5256
INDOOR BOWLING Come and have fun at our indoor bowling at St Luke’s Community Centre Princess Drive West Derby. Mondays at 2pm 3.30pm cost is £1.50 includes a cuppa and cake. Contact Lorraine Brown on: 228 9063 for details. Lunch Club 1-2 Seniors
INDOOR BOWLS Held every Tuesday between 12.30 and 2pm. Have fun, meet new friends and have some gentle exercise. £1.00 per session including refreshments. St Christopher’s Community Hall, Lorenzo Drive. Tel: Barbara on 226 2992.
KNIT AND NATTER Can you knit or just fancy a natter? We knit for babies born prematurely. Wednesday morning, term time in Leamington Primary School at 10am. RingHelen 474 4444 for info.
LADY BOWLERS NEEDED For Walton Hall Park. New players welcome - no experience needed. We are a friendly team; league games are Wednesday afternoon, April-Oct. Coaching Saturday morning (if you need it). Contact Beryl (0151) 721 5901 or Margaret (0151) 286 8375
LITTLE STEPS Group for preschool children and their carers in Christ Church Centre on
Sedgemoor Road Thursdays in term time 1-3pm. - No waiting list and no younger age limit. - Just come along - or ring Sue on 226 1774 for details.
LIVERPOOL CLUB FOR HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE The Coffee Morning - held for people with some hearing loss in the family resource room 2nd floor MSDP building Queens Drive L.Pool 13 has been amended to every third Tues in the month. - The next Coffee Morning will be Tues 17th April then every third Tues each month until further notice. - Communication is via normal speech. - Apologies to all concerned. Mary - tel: 01515491928
LIVERPOOL DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY: Wed. 16th. January 2013 lecture: ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES- CONSERVATION OF ELY CATHEDRAL by Heather Davis. Meetings held at 2pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Rd., Liverpool, L19. Cost £5 but tea, coffee and parking are free. All welcome.
LIVERPOOL WELSH CHORAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT RING OUT CHRISTMAS BELLS will take place on the 16th December, 7.30pm at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. To include the NORTHOP SILVER BAND and the MAGHULL PARISH HANDBELL RINGERS. Conductor: Keith Orrell. Organist Stephen Hargreaves. Tickets available from Mavis Owens; Tel: 0151 652 6374; email: mavis@lwcu.freeserve.co.uk Also from the Philharmonic Hall box office; Tel 0151 709 3789 contin ued on page 14
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T h re a d i n g Dreams Exhibition at Liverpool Cathedral in 2013. Ruby told us: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The exhibition runs from Monday 21 January to 3 February 2013 (11am to 4pm daily). This will again feature textiles and photographs from The Sreepur Village and rural Bangladesh. Hand-made cards, hand-woven silk scarves and other gifts will all be on display and for sale
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M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at LINKSIDE,VALE RD., WOOLTON on TUESDAY afternoons from 2.00 till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome.
MISS LIVERPOOL AND MR LIVERPOOL Sat 8th Dec & Sun 9th Dec at Clayton Square Shopping Centre, 11.00am - 4.00pm. Auditions for Miss Liverpool 17yrs-24yrs & Mr Liverpool 17yrs-27yrs. For further details phone 07811 779760
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SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS The meeting of the Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association takes place every second Tuesday of the month at Leamington Road School Dinner Centre (6.30 pm). For further details visit our website: www.scarisbrickresidents.info
TEA DANCE St Luke’s West Derby, Princess Drive, West Derby Liverpool 14 Tel. 228 9063 Friday 2 to 3.30pm All welcome. Lunch Club 1-2 Seniors
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THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet for a talk at 7.15pm on Monday 14th January 2013 when Jeff Clarke will talk about “Moore Nature Reserve and the Mid Mersey Estuary”. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2.00 is made for visitors, who are most welcome to attend.
THE GRIM TALES: A Pantomine Spectacular! Thursday 10th-Saturday 12th January 2013 (Sat matinee at 2.00pm). St. Mary’s Church Hall, Grassendale, Liverpool L19 0NE. Tickets: £7.00/£5.00 concessions. Reservations / Info: 07977 562314 o go to www.wooltondramagrou.co.uk
The Liverpool Hard of Hearing club’s Coffee Morning held each third Tuesday in the month has been cancelled until further notice. The Wednesday evening social club re-opens in the new year on Wed 16th Jan 2013.
THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP Informal meetings are held on the last Wednesday in the month (except December) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For more details call 0151 726 8934
THE SREEPUR VILLAGE ORPHANAGE AND WOMEN’S REFUGE Liverpool Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool; 11 -4 o’clock each day; Monday 21 January to 3 February 2013; Threading Dreams Exhibition; Textiles and photographs from The Sreepur Village and rural Bangladesh; Sale of hand-made cards, hand woven silk scarves and other gifts. All proceeds to the 600 children and 150 destitute women who live at Sreepur. A Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to all your readers from me and all at Sreepur Village Bangladesh and thank you for your support in 2012. Ruby Porter MBE; Trustee, The Sreepur Village Orphanage and Women’s Refuge.
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Fresh air.... Exercise.....Make new friends and learn a new skill! Crown Green Bowling at the Gardeners Arms, Broadgreen Rd. We welcome new members, both beginners and experienced, ladies and gents. The pub may be closed but our bowling green is not! Coaching for newcomers can be arranged. Please ring for more info: (0151) 228 7792
TUEBROOK THERAPY DAY Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU, Saturday 12 May and then every second Saturday of the month thereafter 11 4.30. Holisitic Therapies, Readings and Retail. Admission £1. Therapies £10. Readings and Hopi Ear £15 Refreshments available. 07713 398993
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RIGSBY THE GIRAFFE LAUNCHES KILIMANJARO TREK FOR MARIE CURIE HOSPICE, LIVERPOOL
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Marie Curie Fundraisers Colette Byrne & Antony Jones launch the hospice kilimanjaro trek with Rigsby the giraffe at Knowsley Safari Park today.
Marie Curie fundraisers experienced a taste of Africa today, as they launched Liverpool Hospice’s trek to Kilimanjaro with a little help from Knowsley Safari Park giraffes Oliver and Rigsby. Fundraisers at the hospice are looking for local people to join ‘Team
Liverpool’ and take part in the trek, due to take place between June 6 -15, 2014. Fundraiser Antony Jones said: “The trek is going to be absolutely amazing, and we thought it would be great to kick off the fundraising campaign surrounded by the African animals at Knowsley Safari Park. “Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the highest freestanding mountains in the world, towering 5,895m above the sur-
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rounding plains. Participants will trek through farmlands, lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and above the clouds to the barren lunar landscape of the upper mountain, before the final push to its snow-capped summit. The whole adventure will be rounded off with a celebratory dinner, and there’s also the opportunity for participants to extend their stay to explore Tanzania further. It really promises to be a truly amazing trek! And all the time we will be helping raise money for people back in Liverpool who are suffering with cancer and other terminal illnesses.” Hospice Nurse Ruth Wright said: “I see the benefits the care provided at the hospice brings to our patients and their families on a daily basis. Having done two treks myself, I know it will be a challenge for everyone who takes part, but it’s nothing compared to the challenges faced by those I nurse everyday.” To receive a trek brochure call 0151 801 1412, or log onto: www.mariecurie.org.uk /trekforliverpool Money raised from the trek will be used to support the Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool which provides specialist medical and nursing care, with the expert help of multi-disciplined healthcare professionals, to 1,150 local cancer patients each year. This care is provided through Inpatient, Out-patient and Day Care services, and a more recently developed community outreach service, giving more people affected by cancer and other terminal illnesses access to Marie Curie Services. Marie Curie Cancer Care focuses on providing the best possible quality of life for people with cancer and all services are provided free of charge to patients and their families.
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DIGITAL PHOTO frame, 7 inch, Hi-resolution LCD screen, includes mains plug, boxed as new, unwanted gift, £20 - Tel: 07969 286 267 FISH TANK wood stand 3 foot -cupboard and shelves £20 - Tel: 0151 727 6651 FRANKE DRAINER with sink and small bowl good condition must be seen £95 Tel: 0151 428 6651 J.V.C. CAR radio/CD model KD-G331 removable fascia for security as new original box, can delivery Merseyside, £25 - Tel: 0151 424 6087 JOLLY OCTOPUS game, age 4-99 new never been opened, cost £19.99, sell £8. Ideal Xmas present - Tel: 07981 243 312 KRAV MAGA student TShirt, official IKMF, brand new, black dri-fit material size M (small fit), £25 (no offers) - Tel: 0151 724 5341 LADIES BLACK leather ankle boots, size 4, side zip, 2 inch heel wide fit, never worn, £15 - Tel: 546 8610 MAMAS AND Papas wave rocker chair, once upon a time, like new, £30 ono - Tel: 07792 205 022 MANS BERGHAUS Mera peak Gore-Tex jacket, foldaway hood, very good condition, colour light blue, size XL. £40 - Tel: 498 4721 MAXI-COSI cabriofix infant black car seat and maxi-cosi easyfix universal isofix base, excellent condition, £70 ono - Tel: 07792 205 022 ROCKING HORSE excellent condition, 25 years old, £150. Two wing mirrors Vauxhall Astra, brand new,
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LOWLANDS The West Derby Community Centre In partnership with the community since 1957. Modern facilities in an elegant Grade II-listed Victorian mansion built in 1846, recently restored and renovated to the highest standards at a cost of £1.2 million. Many activities and facilities for all, including: sport and leisure, self-defence classes, music and dance, women’s interest, local history, children, day schools, therapy sessions ... and much more. Ideal for: weddings, christenings and anniversaries, reunions, graduations and proms, birthdays, family parties, away days, conferences and seminars.
Join us for Lowlands Burns Night 7.30 pm Saturday 26 January - Haggis, Neeps and Tatties plus Fruitcake. Bar available (beer/wine). Tickets just £10 each - Deadline 12 January. Contact us through our web site www.lowlands.org.uk
Phone: 0151 226 5352 Write to: The Bookings Secretary, Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, West Derby, LIVERPOOL L12 7JG
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STONEYCROFT FC NEWS by Mick Titherington Ford Motors 4 Stoneycroft 4 If it is excitement, drama and goals you want from a football match then this one had it all. In a game that exploded into life with three goals in the first five minutes spectators were afraid to blink in case they missed anything. Stoneycroft opened the scoring in the first minute when Beckett put a precision pass through for Eddie Baker to slot home and show he has lost of none of his goalscoring instinct after a long lay-off through injury. Straight from the kick-off, a through ball split the Stoneycroft defence and saw Fords net the equaliser. Just three minutes later Stoneycroft found themselves back in front with the irrepressible Baker again on target. The scoreline then remained the same for all of 28 minutes when that man Baker popped up to complete his hat-trick and give his team a two-goal half-time cushion. As expected, Fords started the second half lively and determined but the Stoneycroft defence continued to look secure. Ten minutes into the half Kinney replaced Beckett and with his first touch hit a screamer into the top corner of the Ford net with Croft now seemingly in an unassailable lead. However, those who follow Stoneycroft know never to take any-
thing for granted and within a minute of Kinney’s goal the defence failed to close down a Ford player and his speculative shot was deflected into the net. Soon after ‘Croft hearts sank as Fords were awarded a penalty after Currie had mistimed his tackle. But the rollercoaster ride continued when Simon Baker brought off a spectacular save to deny the hapless Ford penalty taker. Moments later the referee awarded Fords a second penalty, showing the red card to midfielder Mark Calland for what he later explained was foul and abusive language. Fords made no mistake this time and the scene was set for a breathtaking finale. Stoneycroft’s ten men were resolute in defending their lead but with only minutes to go Baker produced another fine save only to see it rebound to a Ford attacker who slotted home to earn his side a draw. Even then with the last kick of the game a Stoneycroft free kick was blasted over. What a game! Although deflated having lost such a lead, manager John Leary was full of praise for his side: “There were lots of good performances today. We played good football and took our chances and still have things to work on but with this spirit and level of commitment I know we can do it”.
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goals away at crucial times but the overall performance warranted more than they got and on another day they might even have taken all three points. The players never gave up and pressed for a goal right up to the final whistle but one just had the feeling it was fated
for them not to score. Chris McGann hit the post after a previous near miss and in similar vein a hard hit cross came off a retreating defender straight into the hands of the goalkeeper with fortune favouring the visitors. Although there was plenty of goalmouth incident it
was a case of so near and yet so far and the Croft are finding it hard eke out a victory. Next week they face South Sefton Borough at home with a chance of completing the double over them. They will be hoping for better luck and more clinical finishing than in this match.
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