MyClubmoor Newspaper Issue 5

Issue No. 05

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Spring 2015

Autumn 2014

WHAT’S INSIDE....

MY CLUBMOOR - PG 2

SAVING MONEY - PG 5

AWARD WINNER - PG 9

WHAT AN AUTUMN - PG 3

A BRIEF OVERVIEW - PG 6 - 7

MORE CLUBMOOR - PG 10

LOSING POUNDS - PG 4

ENERGY PROJECT - PG 8

CAROL’S BLOG - PG 11

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COMING SOON TO CLUBMOOR

A NOTE FROM THE CHAIR

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few weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to London for a couple of days.

Whilst there, I attended a conference on social entrepreneurship, hosted by UnLtd. I listened to many inspirational stories from people who saw something they would like to change about the world and took small steps towards making that change a reality.

Over the winter months, MyClubmoor spent some time thinking about what we should do over the next year to agree our plan for 2015, and perhaps more importantly, why. There’s a quote in the plan from Mother Teresa. It goes something like this: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast the stone to create many ripples.”

That’s the heart of our plan – to encourage people to take small steps to do the things that they are passionate about, and to support wherever we can. From debt advice, to improving our environment or helping people to tackle their weight, you can already see the outcomes of social entrepreneurship across

our community and within this edition of MyClubmoor. There are some brilliant people, doing some fantastic things in our area!

We also have a short profile of the first award winners from our new “I heart” awards programme where we are investing in people to develop their ideas. Who knows where this small step will take them…

There was lots of talk at the conference about how the ripples are created and how one person’s action can spread and grow. One of the things we believe at MyClubmoor is that these actions are the cornerstones to building positive, lasting relationships. These relationships can provide ideas, practical support or some encouragement when times feel difficult.

I recently asked a number of the MyClubmoor volunteers what they enjoyed about volunteering with us, and it was the people they pointed to. It was common to hear our volunteers say, “I’ve met some new friends!” and “what started as an hour a week has become a day or two”. This feels like an incredible achievement and shows the positive impact of people working together.

GARDEN ALLOTMENT CHALLENGE

12th April 10am - 2pm Grandison Road Allotments See back-page for more details

BISHOP OF LIVERPOOL VISIT

13th June St Andrew’s Church If you would like to attend, please register on St Andrew’s website: www.standrewslive.org.uk

We’ve planned some fantastic events (get the dates in your diary now!) and opportunities to get involved. All you need to do is cast that stone.

Kevin Peacock, MyClubmoor Chairperson

ANNUAL DOG SHOW

19th July 11am - 3pm Clubmoor Recreational Ground Register on the day

GARDEN/ALLOTMENT CHALLENGE 23rd August Grandison Road Allotments Judging event and showcasing event

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WHAT AN AUTUMN INBETWEENIES CHRISTMAS

NEW LOOK FOR HOLLY LODGE “IT WAS AMAZING TO HAVE SO MANY FAMILIES COMING ALONG OVER THE TWO DAYS. WE THOUGHT INITIALLY WE MIGHT HAVE OVER-DONE IT WITH THIS YEAR’S FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT, BUT THE RESPONSE WAS AMAZING – BOTH PARTIES HAD AN INCREDIBLE TURN-OUT.” Inbetweenies is only £1 per person and is open during school term time, Mondays & Thursdays: Morning 9.45am - 11.30am Afternoons 1.00pm - 2.45pm

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t. Andrew’s toddler group, Inbetweenies (0-5), held two parties in December.

On Monday December 15, around ninety parents, grandparents, carers and their little ones came to St. Andrew’s Church Hall and took part in the church’s festive activities. These festive frolics included: decorating Christmas gingerbread biscuits, dressing toy reindeers and designing Christmas trees. Children (and even some grown-ups) also enjoyed a host of Christmas games and songs – “oh what fun!”

On Thursday December 19, just as many adults and children came along for the second Christmas party. After the children had enjoyed the Christmas fun and games, St. Andrew’s revealed a few Christmas crackers it had up its sleeve. Little ones were treated to their favourite party treats, while mums and dads, grans and granddads were invited to enjoy an indulgent Christmas buffet. As children finished their lunches, sleigh bells could be heard in the distance that heralded the arrival of Father Christmas! Santa greeted the children and gave them each a present.

Group organiser and leader, Carole Snelham said:

“INBETWEENIES BECAME SO POPULAR OVER THE MONTHS LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS THAT WE DECIDED TO HOST TWO FESTIVE PARTIES THIS YEAR, INSTEAD OF THE USUAL ONE. WE’D LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT!”

MYCLUBMOOR CHRISTMAS EVENT

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ver two hundred people attended a Christmas event at St Andrew’s Church in Clubmoor.

St Andrew’s, in partnership with MyClubmoor, hosted a day of Christmas fun for the local community to celebrate the joy of the season. At the event, attendees were treated to festive favourites including; mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake.

A Disney Frozen sing-a-long stole the show, with children being led in song by Princess Elsa.

There was also a Frozen themed bouncy castle, plus arts & crafts, face painting and stalls to pick up last-minute Christmas presents from.

No Christmas party would be complete without Santa’s grotto, and Santa and his elves did not disappoint! Youngsters were invited to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas and received a complimentary chocolate selection box from St. Nick. We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who made it a success and for ‘My Clubmoor’ and to LMH, whose generous grants made all of this possible.

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ork has been completed on the construction of the new £7 million Holly Lodge Girl’s college, West Derby, Liverpool.

The scheme includes a new teaching block, state-of-the-art humanities classrooms, arts, music and drama spaces, an activity hall and a sixth form centre with a central atrium and café area. This development forms part of the Liverpool Schools Investment Programme that has been devised as a rescue package following the collapse of Liverpool’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project.

The funding, a combination of city council and government money, was negotiated as part of Liverpool‘s city deal and ensures that at least 12 schools receive investment – work is currently underway or complete on 10 schools. Holly Lodge’s aim has been to reduce the number of school buildings, some of which were over 100 years old and unsuited to delivering a modern curriculum.

Head teacher of Holly Lodge, Julia Tinsley said: “Our pupils and staff absolutely love our new buildings and we simply can’t wait to start teaching in them.

We have been really anxious to make sure the new buildings enhance the beautiful campus on which the school is built, to maintain the unique character of Holly Lodge.

As well as offering new accommodation and ICT facilities, the new development will also be a much more environmentally friendly school and will cost us less to heat, maintain and repair”.

The new building is arranged in proximity to five buildings which are being retained, greatly reducing lost teaching time as a result of pupils having to walk long distances between lessons.

Around one third of the existing site closest to Queens Drive will be sold when the work is complete, this revenue will contribute towards the cost of the Schools Investment Programme.

The work has been carried out by Kier Construction, with 85 percent of it subcontracted to firms in Liverpool and a further nine percent to those in the city region.

More than 100 apprenticeships have also been created through the Schools Investment Programme. Pupils moved into the school on January 12 and are delighted with their building.

Carole is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, namely: Enas and Anisa Nasser, Angela Davies and Nicki Dawes. Nicki said:

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LOSING POUNDS LOSING LBS LBS LBS

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anuary is always a busy time at Slimming World, with lots of good intentions and New Year’s resolutions following Christmas – people are set on losing weight! Consultants in the Central Liverpool Slimming World Team run several, award-winning groups throughout the MyClubmoor area and their Super slimmer’s have lost a whopping 4198.5lbs in weight – that’s the equivalent of eight baby elephants.

The members, who attend the groups each week, follow Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan created by the organisation’s team of expert nutritionists. The plan encourages them to fill up on satisfying foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, pulses, and fruit and veg.

Matty Longworth joined Slimming World last January and has lost 6 ½ stone, achieving his dream target weight in December 2014! Matty said: “I am a driving instructor and was grabbing fast food in between driving lessons. Since starting my eating plan, I’ve discovered that I’m filling up on lots of satisfying foods, meaning that I’m never hungry! Before I joined Slimming World I thought losing weight meant going to the gym and counting calories, but now I know it’s about making healthier

choices about food and becoming a bit more active.

I have gone from being a couch potato to raising money for charity by climbing Mount Snowdon and competing in the 3 peaks challenge, Tough Mudder and completing several half marathons. The best part of my journey was that I never felt as though I was on a diet!

Reaching this milestone as a group just proves the huge change that we’ve all made to our lives – some people who’ve lost large amounts of weight have probably even saved their lives too. It’s brilliant to celebrate together, every week we support and encourage each other, share tips and recipes, and on top of that we have a lot of fun!”

Sue, one of the team’s consultants says: “I’m so delighted with my team’s achievements to date, this weight loss has made a big difference to their lives and to their whole families’ lives – all of them are happier and healthier now. Slimming has never been more important. There are 25.9% overweight and obese adults in Liverpool area, that is 1 in 4 people, and I want to help even more people to make real changes for life – there’s no better job satisfaction than this!”

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Obesity in the UK is at an all-time high – two out of three adults in the UK are overweight or obese with government predictions that 80% of men and 70% of women will be overweight or obese in the next decade. The demand for a healthy weight loss programme that offers real-solutions to individuals, families and whole communities has never been greater. Slimming World groups are held at various venues and days.

admin@standrewslive.org.uk 0151 226 3406

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SAVING MONEY SAVE £ £ £

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hristmas might be months away but it’s never too early to think about saving for Christmas 2015. The run up to Christmas is more often than not a very stressful time. You may be worrying about paying for it, or not even considering how you will pay for it, maxing out credit cards, using payday lenders or turning to loan sharks!

In January, many complain “I’m skint now”, but you can start now and prepare for 2015 by following our helpful tips!

Plan for affordability, not desirability Too many of us list every lusted-for item, gifts for all, and a corking meal, then only afterwards consider: - “How will I pay for it?” – this attitude is a recipe for disaster.

Instead, calculate your budget and ask: “What can I afford to spend on Christmas?” Christmas is one day don’t ruin the whole of the coming year for it.

You can work out your budget via www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk or if you would like one-on-one support managing your finances, contact St Andrew’s Community Network.

Start saving early to spread the cost According to YouGov.co.uk a typical family spends more than £820 on Christmas. Yet many struggle to pay for it from December’s pay-packet alone and end up borrowing. So why not put money aside from January, at no cost? Better than borrowing and paying back later with interest. Work out your budget and put money aside each month. If you can’t afford that, cut your cloth accordingly.

The easiest way to save is to pay some money into a savings account every month. It’s worth setting up a standing order if you can, so the money goes straight from your bank account without you having to do anything.

You could consider saving through a credit union.

Some credit unions offer Christmas club savings schemes that work in the same way as other Christmas clubs. You start to save regular amounts early in the year and your money is locked away until a few weeks before Christmas.

Rosemary is married with four children and started saving in her local credit union, Partners, after she had struggled year after year to afford Christmas, finding herself spending the year paying off the cost of the previous Christmas! She found out about Partners and after working out her budget set up a standing order to pay a regular monthly amount into their Christmas saving club.

mental health issue in the course of a year and money worries can make problems worse. The stress of being involved with an illegal lender can have awful effects: 21% of borrowers interviewed by the Illegal Money Lending Team during the first six months of 2014 said that they had poor mental health, with several speaking about thoughts of suicide.

Rosemary said: “Saving into the Christmas club means that I cannot access the money throughout the year and this, for me, avoids temptation. The past two years saving in this way has meant I don’t have to worry about how I am going to pay for Christmas. I set the children a limit, which I know I have enough savings for, along with extra so I can add that special touch. I no longer get to January and start paying off Christmas debt, for once I feel in control of my finances and Christmas doesn’t spiral out of control”

This had a hugely detrimental impact on Mike and his family. The loan shark attacked Mike in front of his children and he lost his home as he couldn’t pay the mortgage. Aged 33, he suffered a stress-related heart attack.

Start saving early to spread the cost Sadly, Christmas isn’t jolly for all. If you (or a friend) have debt worries, contact St Andrew’s Community Network Debt Advice Team for free one-on-one help.

Many say, after help, “I finally got a decent night’s sleep.” You are not alone and ignoring the problem can make it worse.

St Andrew’s Tel: 0151 226 3406 Email: debt@standrewlive.org.uk Insert Partners Credit Union logo etc.

Tel: 0151 258 1014 Start saving early to spread the cost Many of us will struggle with finances at some point in our lives and for some people when times are tough they feel they have no option but to borrow from loan sharks.

It is estimated that 310,000 households in the UK are borrowing from lenders who are unauthorised, often charging extortionate rates and may resort to violence, threats and intimidation to enforce their loans.

One in four people may experience some kind of

Don’t get in with a loan shark...it will cost you an arm and a leg Have you or anyone you know: Been offered a cash loan without paperwork? Been threatened when you couldn’t pay? Had your benefits or bank card taken from you? Had a loan that keeps growing even though you are making payments?

If you can answer yes to the above you may have been bitten by a loan shark. For confidential help and advice contact The Illegal Money Lending Team

0300 555 2222 (Local call rate, including inclusive minutes from mobiles) Email: reportloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk Text: loan (space) shark (space) + your message to 60003

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On more than one occasion, Mike attempted suicide. He said “You wouldn’t wish it on anybody; it affected my relationship with my wife. If I wasn’t at work I was home arguing and it affected the kids. They had nothing”.

The turning point was when Mike spotted an article in his local paper about a loan shark who had been prosecuted by the team. Mike called the confidential hotline. From that point onwards he was supported and the loan shark was prosecuted and imprisoned.

Mike said: “I wish I’d known that there was someone to turn to years ago. The team were fantastic, they offered so much support, and they delivered every promise that they made. It was such a relief when I found out the loan shark was arrested and then imprisoned.

Illegal lenders will often appear very friendly in the first instance but should never be used under any circumstances. They rarely offer paperwork so borrowers are unsure about the terms of the agreement and how much is owing. The rates of interest can also be extortionate, rates as high as 131,000% have been identified in the past. Some loan sharks will also resort to taking items from the victim’s home as security, including items such as passports and bank cards.

If you, or someone you know has been the victim of a loan shark, then please speak to the Illegal Money Lending Team in the strictest confidence on 0300 555 2222. Lines are open 24/7 and are answered by a trained investigator.”

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WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2014

47 DOGS CHIPPED

32,000 NEWSPAPERS DELIVERED

415 VOLUNTEER HOURS

We’re keeping man’s best friend extra safe with Clubmoor’s chipping service.

Like staying up to date with the news in your area? We keep you connected with our delivery team.

Our volunteers are amazing and they make us who we are! MyClubmoor values each and every hour donated.

170 NEW SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS

120 POOP BAGS GIVEN OUT

53 NEW VOLUNTEERS

Like a natter with your friends online? Don’t forget to find us on Facebook - we’d love to hear from you.

MyClubmoor has helped to keep our streets clean by handing out complimentary dog poo bags.

Can you spare a few hours to help your community? We’re working with some amazing local people who would love to meet you.

ALLOTMENT CHALLENGE

PLANTING DAYS

DOG SHOW

Feeling green-fingered? Discover our popular challenge!

Summer’s just around the corner so come along to our planting day - it’s blooming marvellous!

It’s back! The ever-popular MyClubmoor Dog Show returns. Will your pooch be putting its best ‘paw’ forward?

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570 EASTER EGGS GIVEN OUT

4,698 FACEBOOK USERS

£7,100 GIVEN OUT

MyClubmoor has been able to award its littlest of residents easter eggs - cracking!

Do you have access to the internet? Like us on Facebook - we’re close to the 5,000 milestone!

We’ve awarded over £7,000 to the local community to finance ideas, organise events and improve the area.

910 PEOPLE ATTENDED OUR EVENTS

£13,500 ADDITIONAL FUNDS RAISED

15 VOLUNTEERS TRAINED

Thanks to each and every one of the guests and attendees of our events, with your support we’ve gone from strength to strength.

We’re stronger together, thanks for supporting our fundraising drives!

Looking to learn a new skill - why not discover one of our volunteering programmes?

CHRISTMAS EVENT

FASHION SHOW

COFFEE MORNINGS

Our Christmas events have twinkled every year, make sure you don’t miss out!

Strike a pose and support great causes with our stylish fashion show.

“Rise and shine Clubmoor!” kick-start your day and meet new friends with our coffee mornings.

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ENERGY PROJECT TURN ON THE LIGHT ON ENERGY

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f the energy companies won’t and government can’t, what can WE do about our energy bills?

Communities like Clubmoor face three problems: fuel poverty, rising prices and energy insecurity.

So what are they and what can we do about it?

People are usually said to be in fuel poverty when they have to spend 10% or more of their household income on energy. Doesn’t sound so bad does it? But suppose you were on the minimum wage, unemployed or only working part-time? You’d be spending far more of your income to heat and light your home. You’d be fuel poor.

In the UK there are 2.4m ‘fuel poor’ households, people forced into actual poverty by the cost of energy, living lives that are cold, unhealthy, depressing and full of worry. Fuel poverty costs the NHS £1.4bn a year treating avoidable illnesses.

There are 31,000 excess winter deaths caused by people not being able to properly heat their homes.

In Clubmoor, one in three working age people are economically-inactive, living on low incomes. One in eight are long-term sick or disabled. People stuck at home, ill, struggling to cope need more heat but can’t afford it. Does this sound familiar?

Bobby and June, aged 69 and 67, live in a house with stone walls. Bobby has a number of health problems, including arthritis and angina. They bought an oil-burning fire 10 years ago and it once cost them £35 a month to heat their home. It now costs £130 a month. June says: ‘It’s very dear to heat our home. We find it difficult with these cold winters we’ve had, because we have to have the fire on all the time for Bobby with his illnesses. His legs get stiff and cold, and he likes to keep warm. When you’re warm you feel better, don’t you?’

One way to begin to cope with energy bills you can’t afford is to look at what energy you use and consciously trying to reduce it. Turn off lights, don’t leave the TV on standby, put lids on cooking pots, use energy-saving lightbulbs. There’s lots of advice about where to start, try the Energy Saving Trust for the best ideas visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

BIG ENERGY BILLS? SWITCH!

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witch! Sometimes we feel helpless in the face of price rises. After all, the energy companies are all in it together. When one puts up prices, they all do. So what’s the difference? The solution - as we keep getting told - is to switch energy supplier and keep switching. But who can be bothered? And its so complicated isn’t it? Well, no.

But there’s an even easier way. Join Merseyside Collective Switch www.lcrenergyswitch.co.uk, a scheme run by a charity to switch us all together.

They get people to sign up and use the purchasing power of all of us to negotiate lower energy bills for

FREE TRAINING IN HOME ENERGY ADVICE everyone! Signing up takes about five minutes on the website and you could make big savings. Don’t believe us? Believe them: Mrs P Adlen, Bebington “I was reluctant to switch because I thought it would be time consuming. It was very smooth and easy and I saved £15 per month on my monthly payments. Well worth the little amount of time it took” Mrs Leonard, Runcorn “It was easy to join, and I saved £248. I would recommend it to others” Mr Allan Brame, Oxton, Wirral “A few minutes time, a straightforward process and a large saving. Why wouldn’t you do it?”

Merseyside Collective Switch has so far helped local people save £424,000 a year on their energy bills, an average of £212 each. If you’ve never switched or its been a few years, you could save even more. So go on, join the big switch today.

GENERATE YOUR OWN ENERGY

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he problem facing this country is there isn’t enough energy to go around and its going to get worse. The government is committed to closing fossil-fuelled power stations and we aren’t building enough windfarms to replace them. Cities like Liverpool are getting close to ‘brownouts’ and ‘blackouts’ because so much energy is lost by the grid just getting it here and what remains keeps getting more and more expensive. So why not generate your own energy? It’s easier than you think. If you’re a homeowner there’s loads of companies that will fit solar panels to your roof for free, letting you keep the electricity generated. Just google ‘free solar panels’, you’ll be amazed. But what if you’re a local church group, a village hall, a community organisation. What can you do? The first thing is to get some free advice from social enterprises like Good Neighbour Community Energy: contact@gnce.co.uk or Liverpool Community Renewables, set up to offer advice to help get you ‘energy secure’. They can draw up a plan for supplying your own energy, cost it up and help you raise money if you need to. Or, if you own the building or have a long lease, you could let them install solar panels and operate them in return for lower energy prices. So you can get either free or cheap, fixed price energy for the next ten to fifteen years. The technology is cheap, reliable and relatively easy to install. In Liverpool, the tenants of an apartment building let Good Neighbour Community Energy install 160 solar panels on their roof and are now saving around £4000 a year on their energy bills. Maybe you could do the same, whether you’re a church, youth centre, GP practice or other community building.

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ne of the fastest-growing labour markets is helping people understand how they use energy and is advising them about solutions to tackle big energy bills when they can’t cope.

A local social enterprise is working with My Clubmoor to offer free accredited training to unemployed people and those on benefits which will get them on right track to working in the domestic energy sector.

The ‘Home Energy Advisor’ course is twelve weeks long and covers everything you need to know about energy: where it comes from, how we use it and what we can all do to reduce our energy bills. It will also teach a range of employability skills that could help people get back to work or lead on to further education.

The course is free and cost of public transport to get you to the course will be paid for.

If you’re interested, contact Mark or Martin on: Tel: 079 0860 3884 Email: contact@gnce.co.uk

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nemployed and looking to get into work?

On benefits? Interested in helping people with energy problems? There’s a free Home Energy Advisor course starting in Clubmoor soon. It’s easy to learn, you’ll get a qualification and help with travel. It could be a first step back into employment in one of the fastest-growing labour markets in the UK. Contact Mark on: Tel: 079 0860 3884 Email: contact@gnce.co.uk to sign up.

COMING SOON: TURN ON TO ENERGY.

My Clubmoor and Good Neighbour Community Energy may be partnering up to launch a new initiative helping to make Clubmoor a more sustainable and energy secure community. A travelling exhibition, workshops, drop-ins and community events around energy saving and generating couldall be happening soon. So switch off those lights but also Turn On To Energy!

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AWARD WINNER UPDATE ELLA RADFORD Lianne said “The fashion is amazing and we’ll have some very talented designs on the catwalk, including newspaper dresses, tackling food poverty dresses and even an anti-bullying campaign. I’m really looking forward to it! The kids are a credit to their community and work SO hard every time we meet.

“Ella and her friends have helped to design, make, and organise all aspects of the project including the venue and show. They are learning about design and upcycling clothing and have been inspired by fashion students from Liverpool John Moores University. The children are really enjoying it and I can’t wait to see the finished dresses at the show.”

The fashion show will be held in October 2015 at St Andrews Church, Adshead Road Liverpool L13 0AL.

How to apply for an award

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ack in August 2014, we held our million reasons to love Clubmoor event and asked local people including our young people a question: “If we gave you £500, what would you use it for”. Ella Radford, 10, came up with the fantastic idea to hold a MyClubmoor Fashion show using clothing made from recycled materials, that represented the MyClubmoor plan in fashion. MyClubmoor decided that the idea was so good; they awarded Ella the money to do it.

In January 2015, MyClubmoor’s Lianne met with Ella, along with some of the other local children and started planning the event and making outfits which will be shown at an event in October 2015.

MyClubmoor is running an award programme that has been designed to make a difference to the lives of the local people in Clubmoor. It is a scheme that allows people to try out their ideas and, if successful, the award will help nurture that idea - although we will not be able to fund every idea. Grants are available to individuals or existing organisations so if you have an idea, why not contact us? There’s a simple application form to fill in and you never know, this may be the first step towards a successful project or business.

MyClubmoor is working in partnership with LCVS to deliver the grants scheme. If you would like an application form please contact colin.heaney@lcvs.org.uk or by post MyClubmoor Grant scheme, c/o Colin Heaney, Liverpool Charity and Voluntary services, 151 Dale street, Liverpool L2 2AH. If you have any questions regarding the application please contact Colin on 0151 227 5177 ext 3223

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Embracing failure and ‘learning forward’ as properties of self-love.

One of the most powerful things I’ve learned as an entrepreneur is that failure is actually an evolution of self. Let me repeat that: Failure is an evolution of self.

I’m not talking about ‘self’ in terms of indulgence, interest, improvement or preservation, but in terms of awareness and mindfulness. There’s a huge difference between these dimensions of self. Most company or corporate structures, for example, are built around the notion that in order to succeed, one must preserve him- or herself in order to advance, garner respect and to manage or lead.

What typically happens is the opposite: The separation of self-intention and self-worth manifests in mixed results, or dissension amongst groups, or often negative dynamics, such as competition over status rather than value.

‘Learning forward’ — a term I use for the process of allowing the self to listen and engage with others — produces a different set of outcomes that are predominantly positive. One of them is that failure itself isn’t really failure so much as it is the acquisition of knowledge that can become wisdom once we embrace the connection between our Greater Selves and the environments in which we live and work.

Put more simply, the experience of learning shapes the perception of Self through which we identify with others. It’s the thing that actually enables us to innovate and to grow, as individuals and as groups.

Gunnther Sonifeld

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MORE CLUBMOOR HOLLIE’S STORY

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rd Dan Black Belt Hollie Best-Dutton is 17 years old and attends 6th Form at Holly Lodge School. Hollie started Taekwondo at the age of 6 attending St Marys Church in West Derby, and became an instant fan. Hollie said: “I started entering the interclub - one to one competitions and really enjoyed them.” In 2008, Hollie was entered into the British Nationals as a wild card and took home the Bronze medal. Hollie remembers: “At the time, I wasn’t experienced enough to enter but they put me in as the wildcard to see how I would perform and to give me some experience. I was made up, I achieved the bronze medal”.

Five years ago Hollie joined Liverpool’s Taekwondo academy under Master Peter Hankan who has mentored Hollie and encouraged her to further her ability and experience. 2 years ago, Hollie was put forward for a Team GB trial. She would have to meet their set criteria including winning the British National Champion the year before and showcasing her skills. Hollie was successful and competed in 2014 Commonwealth Games where she brought home the Bronze medal. She also is set to compete in Spain.

The Little Fighter Club has also been successful, with 22 members coming home with Gold and 6 with Silver.

If you or your children would like to get involved in Taekwondo then you can contact the Academy on: Tel: 07952-942774 Email: tkdacademy@hotmail.co.uk

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n 12th March 1723 Isaac Green was granted the right to enclose the land.

Clubmoor remained a small rural hamlet with a few scattered farmhouses up until the turn of the 20th Century.

The 1920s and 30s saw a drastic change to the appearance of Clubmoor, the once open green field were rapidly engulfed by new homes, linked by the famous Queens Drive, designed by the City’s Engineer John Brodie and Architect Lancelot Keay. The first shops didn’t open until 1929, before this over 150 illegal shops operated throughout the area!

The Farmers Arms is Clubmoor’s most historic building, although it is a rebuild of a public house of the same name, on the same site which was recorded on a map of 1851. Interestingly, the 19th Century Bowling

Green, behind the pub still exists in its original condition.

Top fact: During World War 2, one of the most notable things to happen in Clubmoor was the ammunition train explosion of 1940. The train was leaving the docks in order to avoid the Luftwaffe bombing, but was hit near Townsend Lane where the explosion sent debris flying in all directions at such speed that a train wheel smashed through the doorway of the Clubmoor pub killing the manager! John Guinan, from Witton Road, ran to help as soon as he heard the blast. To this day, many of the surrounding houses have been affected by the blast.

During the 1950s, US Troops from RAF Burtonwood and RAF Sealand used the open spaces in Clubmoor to play games of English Baseball (more on this next time). This land,

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as well as the nearby Breckside Park depot, was also used for the storage of tanks, anti-aircraft (also known as Ack Ack) guns, landing crafts etc., to prepare equipment for shipment to Europe and Africa.

Did you know? Houses were also built next to the railway depot and the streets adopted American states as names. These streets include: Missouri Road, Pennsylvania Road and California Road, which later became known to locals as ‘Little America’.

Clubmoor is home to five primary schools, seven pubs, five shopping areas and a park – although we also have recreational ground that is open to public use too! In short, Clubmoor has a lot going for it and it’s a place I’m proud to call home.

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CAROL’S BLOG CATCHING UP WITH CAROL

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ello all, yes I’m back again! You might be wondering what I’ve been up to in Clubmoor recently?

Well, I’ve continued with my weight loss journey with Nicola St Teresa’s Slimming World Group and I now have a whole new group of friends that I can share my ups and downs with. We offer each other encouragement, as well as hints and tips, every week – I don’t think I could have stuck at it on my own! Nicola, our consultant, is just as great, she’s always got words of encouragement, as well as a gentle kick up the bum should we need it. If you’re thinking about getting yourself in shape for 2015, I recommend that you start here at Slimming World!

I’ve also been continuing with my debt advice training and it amazes me when I look back over my volunteering history with St Andrew’s Community Network. I started a couple of years ago stacking shelves in the warehouse with a small group of friends. After I while I asked if it would be possible for me to do something in the office and I was delighted when I was told that I could! I took on the role of receptionist but soon felt that this wasn’t enough of a challenge and started to take on more admin work – I love it!

I love the way in which St Andrew’s allows me to really stretch myself. I’ve participated in most roles in the network but I think I’ve found my new love in debt advice. Helping people arrange their finances and advise them on how best to save money is really satisfying to me and the feeling that you’re helping is hard to beat, plus it’s all free! People are quite astonished at the quality of service they

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receive for no cost, but the team are incredibly well trained and there is a wealth of experience for us newbies to tap into should we need to.

Of course I continue to help in the Clubmoor area and have recently taken on some more admin work for My Clubmoor, so the people planning your events can do so without having to do a load of paperwork. There are always volunteer opportunities in both St Andrew’s Community Network and My Clubmoor so if you feel you’ve got something to offer, or would like to help out, please contact us.

So that’s what I’ve been up to. How about you?

Are you looking for things to do, places to go?

If so feel free to contact us about volunteering, alternately you can contact St Andrew’s Community Network and ask about their volunteering opportunities.

CLUBMOOR WORDSEARCH

January comes with chills and frost, February brings the snow.

March seems to thaw the streams, allowing the water to flow.

April brings the showers that refreshes all the land, May bring forth the flowers, now summer has begun.

June sees life bursting anew replenishing everything, July is warm and sultry, dew bright and glistening.

August brings the highest peak of summertime September is the season for change that brings another time October sees the leafage turn to red and gold November signals time for sleep to animals young or old December turns us right around to where it all began, Our Seasons for animal and man.

By Gillian Holloway BROAD WAY SHOPS ONESTOP MARKETSTALLS 11

BANK SUPERMARKET HAIRDRESSER FASTFOOD

NEWSAGENT COFFEESHOP GREENGROCER BAKERY

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Issue No. 05

myclubmoor is hosting it’s very own garden/allotment challenge. Fancy yourself as a prize winning grower?

Pride yourself on your preserves? Or just want to have a go? Then come along to find out more and sign up, Everyone is welcome.

GET INVOLVED & HAVE YOUR SAY There are many ways you can get involved and have your say on the local area...

MyClubmoor relies on volunteers to help deliver projects and events. Please contact Lianne McGinnes, MyClubmoor facilitator at:

VOLUNTEERING: At events and projects

MyClubmoor, St Andrew’s Community Network Roscoe Primary School, Ballantyne Road Entrance Clubmoor, Liverpool, L13 9AL

NEWSPAPER: Stories, writing and journalism EVENTS: Running a stall, setting up and stewarding UNLTD AWARDS: Could you be the recipient of our next “TRY IT” or “DO IT” award.

Tel: 0151 270 3803 Fb: www.facebook.com/pages/My-Clubmoor Email: lianne@standrewslive.org.uk Twitter: @MyClubmoor Web: www.myclubmoor.co.uk

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