MyClubmoor Newspaper Issue 1

MyClubmoor

Issue No. 01

MYCLUBMOOR December 2013

WHAT’S INSIDE...

MYCLUBMOOR - PG 2

ST ANDREW’S NETWORK - PG 5

CELEBRATE RECOVERY - PG 10

WHAT A SUMMER - PG 3

THE BRIDGE CENTRE TRUST - PG 6-7

CAROL’S BLOG - PG 11

UNLTD AWARD WINNERS - PG 4

DOG SHOW - PG 8-9

ABOUT THE BOARD - BACK PG 1

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MYCLUBMOOR A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

MYCLUBMOOR EVENTS 2014

“You can do anything you put your mind to…” that’s what my friend Dr. Pete says. How many of us have heard that before - on our school reports or from our parents and friends? He doesn’t finish there though, “but you know the difference between those that do it and those who just talk about it? It’s simple really - they do it.” Often it is making the first step that proves the most difficult.

1,600 local people with nearly £6million of debt problems. What’s more they are now also the coordinators of the North Liverpool Foodbank.

This first edition of MyClubmoor is full of people who have done it. I’ve been incredibly inspired by some of the local people we have met over the past few months. None of them knew what the result would be, most of them wondered if it would even work. They just decided that if they didn’t do it now, they never would.

When we talked to local people about what they loved about Clubmoor the answer was pretty unanimous – it’s friends, family and neighbours that make the place so special. We have a place filled with inspirational people and this paper is, and will continue to be, dedicated to telling their stories.

Take Su, she was so frustrated at the closure of the Walton Clubmoor Community Centre that she decided she would start a new community centre. Did she think that she’d have taken over the old Bridge pub and made the Liverpool Echo? I doubt it.

Then there is Steve and Andrea McGanity who, eleven years ago, started a small charity from St. Andrew’s church. Last year they helped

JANUARY /FEBRUARY

Health Day

Or even Ryan, one of the Unltd award winners, he knew that he wanted to run a sports business. He now employs eleven people and provides sports coaching to children all across Liverpool.

We also have £1million to spend over the next ten years. Our plan is to spend as much of that as we can to help people have a go. Whether that is a problem on your street that you’d like to see sorted out, someone in your area that you’d like to help, or even a new business venture that you’d like to try, it always starts with taking that first step.

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WHAT A SUMMER “I HAVE TO SAY I HAD A FANTASTIC TIME, THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT, THE ACTIVITIES WERE SPOT ON, LOADS OF SMILING FACES AND EVEN A CLIMBING WALL TO CONQUER. WELL DONE TO ALL THE ORGANISERS!”

SPORTS DAY On 25th July we held a free sports day for children of different age groups in the area which was put together by MyClubmoor in association with Sports Alive. The day was a great success, despite the weather trying to dampen our spirits!

Children took part in a number of activities designed to be fun but also to help them keep fit and active, including; parachute games, rounders and even hula hooping. In the afternoon, despite the weather taking a turn for the worse, we had plenty of young people come together for games of football, hockey and extreme Frisbee.

Unfortunately the bad weather eventually got the better of us and we had to finish early; however it was still a great day that showed a lot of community spirit.

Lord Mayor Gary Millar

“WE’VE HAD A FANTASTIC DAY AT GRANDISON ROAD ALLOTMENTS; AND IT WAS A GREAT COFFEE MORNING WITH SOME LOVELY PEOPLE AND A GREAT ATMOSPHERE.” Paul Rotherham - Resident

MAY/ JUNE Dog Show

MAYOR’S VISIT

We’ll see you next Spring!

JULY / AUGUST Fun Day

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER

Sport Sessions Or Halloween

“WE HAD A FANTASTIC DAY, SPORTS ALIVE IS ALL ABOUT WORKING ALONGSIDE PARTNERS TO CREATE SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITES.”

This Summer also saw the first Clubmoor Community Fun Day take place; what’s more we had a very special guest attend in the guise of Lord Mayor Gary Millar. It was a fantastic day for the area with many residents, local businesses and organisations taking part including The Salvation Army, Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service amongst many others. The day was well attended with everyone engaging and taking part in a number of fun activities and events. The initial feedback has suggested that we make it an annual community event.

HEALTH DAY Over the Summer we had the MyClubmoor and The Bridge Centre Trust Health Day, which was attended by over 100 residents! We had a plethora of events and activities taking place as part of it thanks to all of the partners involved, including; Liverpool Mutual Homes, Diabetes UK, Slimming World and PSS. We also had a free BBQ at Grandison Allotments, where we gave away free herb boxes and ingredient bags as well as some healthy, but tasty, soup recipes.

We’ve had some brilliant feedback from the event with everyone involved already looking forward to the next one. The feedback from this event has been excellent, with partner agencies asking for us to help organise another one. We have tried to work out just how many local people attended and from the freebies, flyers and food that we and other agencies gave away - it looks around 90-100 people attended throughout the day, which is fantastic.

Ryan Manville - Sports Alive

ENVIRONMENTAL DAYS NOVEMBER / DECEMBER Bonfire & Christmas

There will also be on-going projects that will run throughout the year, these include Walk Club and environmental projects, as well as linking up with other organisations and community.

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Residents of Clubmoor appreciate the importance of caring for our environment; and we proved this through two environmental awareness days over the Summer. The coffee morning at Grandison Allotments was a great success; plenty of residents came along and explored some of the great allotments we have. A few of the residents even had a hand at gardening themselves, planting some lettuces along the way! These gardening skills were then put to good use as the residents got their hands dirty in the gardens around St. Andrews Church; Clubmoor is definitely a lot greener now!

“IT WAS NICE TO SEE EVERYONE NETWORKING AND ENGAGING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOCAL ORGANISATIONS. THE EVENT WAS ALSO A GOOD CHANCE FOR LOCAL PEOPLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THEM IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY.” Karol Zwolinski - PSS

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UNLTD AWARD WINNERS SEVEN LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED STAR PEOPLE AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE AWARDS ARE FOR THOSE PEOPLE WITH A REAL CONNECTION TO CLUBMOOR – ANYONE WHO LIVES, WORKS, VOLUNTEERS OR RUNS A BUSINESS HERE. THE AWARDS ARE INTENDED TO ENCOURAGE AND REWARD THOSE WHO HAVE IDEAS THAT WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. THE UNLTD TEAM IS IN THE AREA TO WORK ALONGSIDE THE L30 MILLION’S BIG LOCAL PROJECT, A SCHEME IN WHICH LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GIVEN £1 MILLION TO SPEND ON MAKING THEIR AREA AN EVEN BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.

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he awards range from £500 to help develop an idea to £5,000 for those who have a plan in place to turn their idea into reality; in exceptional circumstances UnLtd can award £15,000 to people that look to turn their idea into their day job. Without further ado please read further to find out a little more about our award winners:

SU CARSON Su Carson opened up The Bridge Centre Trust as a place for older people to go and opened the centre with a Do It Award from UnLtd. Su showed a great deal of courage when she came to us with her idea - we asked quite a lot of questions about how she’d make the centre pay for itself and she had answers that were good enough for us to back her!

CLEM PETITIT Clem Pettit runs the community garden at St Clements, like any garden it needs money spending on it from time to time to help maintain it. Clem approached us wanting to establish a community nursery selling plants to the local community and raising funds to keep the garden running – Clem’s passion for the garden and plan to create an income convinced us.

RYAN MANVILLE Ryan Manville had previously established his social venture with a Live UnLtd Award. Ryan came forward with a plan to grow his social business, build his impact locally & really make Sports Alive a success across Merseyside.

Alongside sports provisions & mobile coaching, Sports Alive help and support the local community in offering training and employment through sports.

ALAN HUMPHRIES Alan Humphries wanted to teach children about the media and how television is made. A Do It Award has helped him start working with local schools to help them understand how to give their children the best possible start in media production.

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JENNIFER BOWEN Jennifer Bowen dreams of establishing accessible childcare in Clubmoor, she struggled at points to get job interviews because she couldn’t find anyone to look after her children. She has used a Try It Award to test out half term activities for local children in Clubmoor and has ambitions to develop a business that offers vital support to local families.

ST ANDREW’S NETWORK ST ANDREW’S COMMUNITY NETWORK IS AN INDEPENDENT CHARITY, SET UP IN 2002; IT CAME OUT OF THE CHURCH’S DESIRE TO PLAY A PART IN MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE.

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lubmoor is one of the most deprived areas in the UK and we are committed to responding to the needs of our community and providing good quality services, activities and events to help improve the lives of people here. This might be through helping them in a crisis, empowering local people or putting on activities and events that are fun and life affirming.

Some of the areas that we can offer support, advice and even some of the essentials are listed below. If you have any other enquiries or do not have access to the Internet, you can contact the St Andrew’s Community Network office on 0151 226 3406.

ANDREA MCGANITY Andrea McGanity used a Try It Award to see whether there was a demand for a Clothes Bank in the area, she spotted the opportunity and then applied for a Do It Award. She’s used the award to develop the Clothes Bank into the service that people in difficult circumstances can utilise.

JULIE BARRY

FOODBANK We are the organising body for North Liverpool Foodbank. In partnership with a number of other churches across North Liverpool, we provide 3 days’ worth of food to families who are struggling to feed themselves. Access to the food is through voucher holders, of which we have almost 200.

Details of how and where to donate to the Foodbank can be found at www.standrewslive. org.uk where you can also find an up-to-date list of what items we currently need.

Julie Barry came forward with an idea to brighten up her area by following her passion for gardening and using her allotment to grow plants for hanging baskets, we were happy to help her do this with a Try It Award.

UnLtd is 10 years old this year and over the past decade has invested £35 million pounds to support social entrepreneurs.

If you have an idea please get in touch.

You can go to www.unltd.org.uk/starpeople, call 01274 736507 or pop in to St Andrew’s Community Network and ask for Lianne or Kevin.

DEBT ADVICE We provide high-quality, free debt advice that is qualityassured through the Community Legal Services Quality Mark. We are currently supporting over 850 people with debt worries, providing support from general budgeting issues through to bankruptcy and insolvency.

We have a dedicated team of debt advisors supported by a number of trained volunteers and have 9 satellite advice centres, which enable us to see people all over the North Liverpool area.

If you have a problem with debt, are looking for help with budgeting or would like to consider volunteering to become a debt advisor all the information you need is available on our website, www.standrewslive.org.uk

WELLBEING We are able to provide help for anyone struggling with depression or finding themselves in a difficult place and need someone to talk to.

Most of our staff and volunteers are trained in listening skills, and we have a bi-weekly Depression Support Group, where people can discover strategies to cope with depression, loneliness and isolation.

Our volunteering programme provides a great way of getting involved and meeting new people in the process.

We are also looking for new volunteers who would be interested in helping to develop our wellbeing services and we can be contacted via the website at www.standrewslive.org.uk If you have any other enquiries or do not have access to the internet you can contact the St Andrew’s Community Network office on 0151 226 3406.

ANDY HEMMING FROM UNLTD SAID: “WE AIM TO AWARD PEOPLE WHOSE IDEAS WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY. WE THOUGHT THAT ALL OF THESE IDEAS WERE GOOD, AND MORE THAN THAT WE BELIEVE IN THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DRIVING THEM. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE A GOOD IDEA WHICH HAS SOCIAL IMPACT. WE BELIEVE THAT BY INVESTING IN PEOPLE WHO LOVE CLUBMOOR, THEY WILL MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE FOR EVERYONE.”

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THE HANGER The Hanger provides clothing for people who are going through financial difficulties. We rely on donations from the general public and people can access the clothes through one of our voucher holders. Although we are not accepting donations of clothing at the moment, this does not mean you cannot help.

Contact us at www.standrewslive.org.uk for more information on how you can volunteer for this service.

to Africa on a youth mission with St Andrew’s Church and raised a large sum of money through sponsorship - including getting his mum, Nicky, to shave her hair off. Nicky donated the hair to a children’s charity that makes wigs for children who suffer hair loss due to cancer treatment and raised £980 for the missionary trip to Malawi.

In her spare time Nicky is a school governor for Roscoe Primary School and is an active member of the MyClubmoor board. More recently, she has become a Slimming World Consultant, through which she has been on a personal journey of her own not just with her weight loss but also with gaining confidence. Nicky now shares her experience with her new class and her friendly and approachable manner makes her a very popular consultant, shown through the increase in class numbers each week. Nicky said; “I want to share what I have learned and empower others to make choices that will change their life”.

ST ANDREWS CHURCH St Andrew’s is part of the Church of England and is in the Diocese of Liverpool. We have around 200 people of all ages and backgrounds who worship with us. We will give you a warm welcome should you ever join us for any of our activities.

We believe that discipleship and mission are exciting and vital for every Christian, so provide a wide variety of activities to help you grow in your faith, serve God and serve the local community.

We are an evangelical and charismatic church. We like to work with other churches and are linked to New Wine Networks, Together for the Harvest and the Evangelical Alliance.

Text to donate to the foodbank Text: SACN13 with the amount you wish to donate to: 70070

FOCUS ON NICOLA WILLIAMS Nicky is one of the key staff members at St Andrew’s Network, a role she has had for five years. As part of her debt advice work, Nicky helped set up and run a weekly debt and money education programme at Ellergreen Children’s Centre in Norris Green.

Nicky is a married mother of three and, along with her family, is very active in the local community.

Ian, Nicky’s husband works for Sustrans and is regularly seen up on the disused railway (loopline) doing environmental work including maintaining and cleaning up. Their 16 year old son Daniel recently went

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WHAT’S ON AT THE BRIDGE CENTRE TRUST MONDAY TO SATURDAY

SCHOOL NEWS

Café is open 9am till 3pm hot/cold food to eat in or takeaway.

MONDAY Physic Circle - 1pm till 3pm Bokwa - 7pm till 8pm £2.50

TUESDAY Heart & Kidney Support Network - 9am - 11am Old Time Ballroom - 1.30pm - 3pm £3.00 Computers - Back to Basics - 10am - 1pm £3.00

WEDNESDAY Free Counselling - appointments from 10am onwards Zumba - 9.30am till 10.30am £3.00 Bolly-Fit - 6.30pm till 7.30pm £2.50

THE BRIDGE CENTRE TRUST “WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT A GREAT INITIATIVE LIKE THIS. BY INVESTING IN LOCAL PROJECTS LIKE A COMMUNITY CENTRE, WE ARE ABLE TO BETTER UTILISE OUR PROPERTIES AND GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY FOR OTHERS TO ENJOY FOR YEARS TO COME”.

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he Bridge Inn pub was once known as a place for anti-social behaviour and gang related crime, however, now you are more likely to find neighbours coming together, children playing sport and even a spot of ballroom dancing.

This reputation makeover is all down to local resident Su Carson, with the help of volunteer Jason Hagan. Calling upon her many years of experience of working within community centres, she has transformed what was a rundown pub into a thriving community centre, The Bridge Centre Trust.

Su has been running a café for the last five years at Walton Community Centre, a place for residents to go for a bite to eat or have a coffee with a friend. However, when the centre closed down in early 2013 Su found there was nowhere else for local residents to go where they felt safe and comfortable. Su was frustrated with the upheaval of moving from place to place, having no place for residents to just sit and relax, so she decided she would open her own. “I just wanted to make a difference and turn something bad for the area into something good.”

In April of this year, Su approached the pub owners of the Bridge Inn, Punch Taverns, and went on to secure a three year lease to open the building as a community centre.

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The Bridge Centre Trust opened its doors for the first time on May 13th 2013 and is going from strength to strength. Offering a wide range of activities and events for local people, right in the heart of the Clubmoor ward, The Bridge Centre Trust is a great place for residents to visit and feel part of the community. Su’s aim is simply to create a strong sense of community and connect the residents within it by working together with local people and local organisations. With no funding to keep the centre running, Su pours every penny she gets from room hire back into the centre. She says; “Our centre is purely self-funded and the more the community connects with us, the more of a chance we have of surviving.”

The transformation from pub to community centre according to Su was down to ‘good old fashioned community spirit’, this is very much evident in the people that volunteer and use the centre on a daily basis. Regular volunteer Dot Blackman spoke about the opportunities it has given her; “Coming to the centre gave me more self-confidence, Su has always made me feel welcome and it’s given me a new lease of life”. These are sentiments which are shared by regular visitor and resident Jim King who says; “It’s a pleasure to spend time here, having good food and drink among good friends”.

The centre not only provides set classes, it’s a

place where people are welcomed and encouraged to engage with each other. It has an authentic community led feel to the place and everyone speaks highly of Su and the volunteers that all play an important role in the everyday running. Jason Hagan, a volunteer who has been involved from the very beginning, does a bit of everything. From running stalls to painting walls and even helping out in the kitchen, Jason has become somewhat of a pillar to the community, with residents finding him really helpful and often look to him as a friend.

Jason says; “It’s great to be involved in such a brilliant project. I have always been made to feel welcome and the people that come here are friendly and always up for a laugh, I hope to be a part of the centre for long time to come.”

From first meeting Su you can see almost immediately, the role she has carved out for herself in the community through sheer hard work and willingness to improve the lives of the people around her. Su is an inspiring person who puts others first and was brave enough to just have a go at something she has been thinking and talking about for a long time. Su and all the staff are very friendly, helpful and a pleasure to be around, what’s more they are a real credit to our ward and they should all be extremely proud of their achievements.

THURSDAY Reflexology - appointment only from 10am Chair Based Exercises - 11am till 12pm £2.00 Social & Dance Afternoon/Bingo - 1pm - 4pm £3.00 admittance

Steve Butler-Boycott, an artist from the START Group, is working with children from Florence Melly Primary School on a mural at The Bridge Centre Trust. The mural is hoping not only to capture the children’s imagination and ideas, but also reflect their view of the future for the area.

Although still a work in progress, the mural can be viewed on the outside wall of The Bridge Centre Trust. Ste also volunteers regularly in his community and is an active part of St Andrews Church’s START Group.

START STANDS FOR: SHARE:

FRIDAY Light Bolly-Fit Exercise Class - 10am -11am £2.50 Craft Classes - 1pm till 3pm £2.50 (Materials provided) Evergreen Drama Group - 1pm till 3pm

a common interest in the arts.

TALK:

and learn more about our creator, God.

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artistic opportunities and experiences for the group and wider community.

RELATE: SATURDAY Table Sale - 10am till 3pm

to our community through both our faith and our art.

TUNE:

into artists in our community so that we can learn and support others through art.

COMIC/COLECTORS FAIR Last Sunday of the month 10am till 5pm Christmas Turkey Buffet & Entertainment (bookable in advance) Christmas Dinners 3 Course Lunches & Entertainment (bookable in advance) Coming Soon Cake Decorating Classes (bookable in advance) Room Hire Available/Conference Room/Hall The Bridge Centre Trust, 2 Daneville Road, Clubmoor, Liverpool, L4 9RG. Tel: 0151 792 8711

For more info conatact Brenda Nobles at: brenda@ standrewslive.org.uk 0151 270 3805

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DOG SHOW

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ON SUNDAY 21ST JULY, HUNDREDS OF CLUBMOOR RESIDENTS TURNED OUT TO SUPPORT MYCLUBMOOR’S FIRST EVER DOG SHOW. THE EVENT TURNED OUT TO BE A GREAT DAY OUT, NOT ONLY FOR CLUBMOOR’S DOG LOVING RESIDENTS, BUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

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he event was organised amid growing concern about recent dog attacks. The local community was consulted about the matter and it became quite clear that responsible dog ownership was a high priority for most people.

The purpose of the event was to encourage and teach responsible dog ownership techniques as well as giving dog owners the chance to celebrate their pets. Attendees were given free information about everything a responsible dog owner needs to know, from training tips to microchipping.

MyClubmoor is hopeful that the benefits of the event will be lasting and local residents will use the skills they have learnt about responsible dog ownership to make a positive impression on the local community. Lianne McGinnes said; “The event was such a fun, informative and successful experience that it is likely to become annual, so mark your calendars!”

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With backing from the local community, MyClubmoor worked alongside Police Officer and owner of 5 dogs, Pete Atkinson to manage the show which was also supported by local businesses and organisations. Some of those that took part in the event included; Liverpool Mutual Homes, Liverpool City Council, PDSA, Dog’s Trust, Vets 4 Pets, D&J Pet Supplies and K9 Training, all of whom kindly donated to the event.

The hard work of MyClubmoor staff and volunteers coupled with the generosity of the sponsors highlighted the importance of responsible dog ownership in a fun and engaging arena. K9 Training showcased simple and effective techniques to get the best behaviour out of even the most challenging of dogs.

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Free pet waste baggies were given away by Liverpool City Council to help combat the growing issue of pet waste; an issue that residents have placed a high importance on. Dog owners also used the occasion to get their pets microchipped, ensuring that they are always able to keep an eye out for them at all times, with Liverpool City Council and Dog’s Trust on hand to help out.

Microchipping has a number of benefits such as deterring dog theft, rapid return of lost animals and identifying animals in emergency situations.

Neuter vouchers and information were given out

by Vets 4 Pets. Each year, thousands of unwanted puppies are born and cruelly abandoned or needlessly destroyed; neutering is a simple procedure that helps put a stop to this and aids in the reduction of the stray dog population.

The main event of the day, however, was of course the dog show. Dogs were presented in 13 classes from puppy to adult dog and were entered into categories including, Most Obedient, Waggiest Tail and Best Trick. The winning dog in each category won a voucher for Pets at Home for that well deserved treat, along with a winner’s rosette!

Amongst this year’s winners is Charlie McCoy, who won first place in the Junior Handler Category for 7 to 10 year olds. Charlie’s mum Eileen said; “We had a fab day at the MyClubmoor Dog Show.

My son won first place in the Young Handler section with our dog Mitzie. It was really well organised and we are already looking forward to next year’s show.”

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Charlie & Mitzie

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- Best Adult (Dog)

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- Junior Handler 11-16

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- Best Veteran (Dog)

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- Junior Handler 7-10

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY IN YOUR AREA: W

e live in a time when many people carry serious damage in their lives – maybe from past mistakes; or maybe from experiences where they have been a victim.

Often we can be left feeling that there is nowhere to turn for understanding or help; There is hope! Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step Christ-centred programme that is designed to help people take steps out of their problems and to ‘recover’ a life of freedom and peace, as God intended us to know.

MY CELEBRATE RECOVERY STORY: I am woman of mature years that has been plodding along in life. I have painted many smiles onto my face over the years to hide the pain of my younger years.

About five years ago a person came into my life; they amazed me with their positive attitude towards life and themselves. They didn’t hide behind a mask, were upon I was constantly adjusting mine.

This person’s past lifestyle had been colourful to say the least, and I was intrigued to know how my friend had transformed their life in such a positive way; and discovered it was through a 12 Step programme.

I then heard the Church I attend, St Andrews Clubmoor, were about to start Celebrate Recovery - a 12 step programme, for the local community; and wondered if this could help me in a similar way to my friend.

I started the program over 12 months ago, it wasn’t easy, each week stripped me of another painted smile, and my family also went through the highs and lows with me, in fact at times it was very stormy in my home and I felt totally shipwrecked. However my friend and new found friends at CR chose to walk beside me, let me cry when I needed to cry, listened to my ranting. As time went on I began to fix past life issues from the inside out, with the help of my Higher Power Jesus Christ. CR was having a very positive effect on my life. Soon I didn’t need to paint a smile upon my face, mine had been there all along, hidden under all the physical, mental and sexually abuse from my childhood.

The team around me at CR, have become trusted people I can talk to, in a safe environment. We don’t try to fix each other just be there for all.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY : WHEN & WHERE? Tuesday evenings - 7:30pm - 9:30pm Thursdays - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm We run from September - July - (in school term time).

Celebrate Recovery embraces people of all faiths and people groups.

Everyone welcome, any time.

The venue for Tuesday CR is: St Andrews Community Network , Roscoe Primary School, Ballantyne Rd Entrance, Clubmoor, L13 9AL.

WHO’S RUNNING THE COURSE? The programme is run by volunteers who have each worked through the CR 12 step programme; in order to overcome their own, ‘hurts, habits and hangups’.

For more information contact: Brenda Noble: 07896417753 Office: 0151 270 3805 Email: brenda@standrewslive.org.uk Or visit the websites: www.celebraterecovery.co.uk ¦ www.standrewslive.org.uk

HURTS, HABITS, HANG UPS? LIFE’S UNMANAGABLE? OUT OF CONTOL? THERE IS A WAY OUT...

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CAROL’S BLOG WELCOME TO CAROL’S BLOG. THIS PAGE IS ABOUT YOU, THE PEOPLE OF CLUBMOOR.

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his page is where your letters will be published. If you’ve got something nice to say about the area, or even a complaint, write in and let us know and we will print a selection of them. If you’ve got any old pictures of the area, send them in with your memories and we will print them too. If you see a picture we’ve published that brings back your memories write in and tell us about it.

In fact just write in and let us know what you think of the paper, if there’s something that you would like to see or something that you don’t like, we will read all the letters – even if I have to miss some of my favourite telly to do it!

As you can probably tell from the title of this blog, my name is Carol. I’m a mother of two who lives in the area. My children both attended Roscoe School, where I am still on the governing board. I attend St Andrew’s Church and volunteer in St Andrew’s Community Network where I help out in the office a couple of days a week.

My job is to keep you up to date with what’s been happening – craft fairs, firework displays, dog shows - I will try to write a review of what’s been going on in the area and will let you know what I thought about it. So if you’ve got something coming up that you’d like me to attend then get in touch and let me know and I’ll try to get out to you – there may be pictures so make sure your makeup is looking good, and that includes you women too!

So what’s been going on this month that I’ve managed to get to? Well not a lot actually, I only found out about this page a couple of weeks ago and managed to miss a lot. I have, however, made it to the Craft Fair that’s been taking place at The Bridge Centre Trust every Saturday between 10am and 3pm. It’s just started but it’s building slowly to a very nice little fair with a good range of crafts.

There’s everything from knitted items to scented wax to handmade cards, as well as homemade cakes and sweetie/baby baskets - and all at very reasonable prices! As it’s a weekly thing there will be more stalls as it gets closer to Christmas, so if you’re looking for an unusual gift for someone, go look at the craft fair and support local crafters in the Clubmoor area.

There is always something brilliant going on around Clubmoor; I’m looking forward to seeing what you have to say about it!

CAROL

Clubmoor Resident & Local Volunteer

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BIG LOCAL CLUBMOOR Big Local Clubmoor looking out for you, discovering what the Clubmoor community wants to do.

Where there is shortage that needs to be met, in an area with low incomes and many in debt.

How can we make a difference to where you reside, input in your area that can give local pride.

It may be an allotment scheme where people can go, to learn how to plant, take care, so their veg does grow.

Or is it a place where people can meet, have a chat, have a coffee and a cake as a treat.

A need to engage with our local ward, to expand our vision and discuss what’s to be explored.

One million pounds the National Lottery did invest, we need to work out with you to decide what’s best.

Expected to work ten years in Clubmoor, contact our facilitator, by phone, text, letter or knock at the door.

Ballantyne Road is where we are based, at the back of Roscoe School, please contact with haste.

ROSALIND LEDSON

Clubmoor Resident & Local Volunteer

CLUBMOOR WORDSEARCH!

COMMUNITY

CREDITUNION

DEBTADVICE

ENTERPRISE

FOODBANK

INBETWEENIES

LISTENING

MONEYMANAGEMENT

NETWORK

STANDREWS

VOLUNTEERING WELLBEING

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MyClubmoor

Issue No. 01

ABOUT THE BOARD THE BOARD IS A GROUP OF 11 LOCAL VERY PASSIONATE PEOPLE AND PARTNER AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER TO OVERSEE THE WHOLE PROJECT AND THE WAY IN WHICH THE MONEY IS USED. OVER 50% ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE LOCAL PEOPLE. THE PARTNERSHIP HAS NOW TAKEN OVER FROM THE REFERENCE GROUP AND WILL BE WRITING AND DELIVERING THE 10 YEAR PLAN. SALLY ROGERS (facilitator) Sally joined MyClubmoor in May 2012. Prior to this she worked at Groundwork Merseyside and LCVS working across Liverpool to bring communities together and their areas the best they could be. She has a passion for people and has worked in the voluntary sector since the age of 15. She originally came to study at Liverpool University but fell in love with the city and her husband and settled here. She is currently on maternity leave, after having her first baby in May this year.

Bob Bowen (Vice chair) Bob is retired taxi driver and local resident who has lived in the ward for 37 years with his wife Mavis, together they have raised their 3 children, who all went to Leamington Primary School. Bob has been the treasurer of SATRA (Scarsbricks Resident and Tenants Group) for the past 19 years and is passionate about housing and the community; he has recently retired after 9 years as the chair of Cobalt’s Tenants Board. In his spare time, Bob enjoys socialising with his family and friends and is a regular at the Taxi Club on Cherry Lane.

Lianne McGinnes (facilitator) Lianne has lived in Clubmoor all of her life; and has been married to John for 13 years and has two boys. Lianne has been involved in many different community projects over the years, while chairperson for Q.U.T.T.R.A, Lianne founded a Community Youth group called Clubmoor youth for 11 to 19 year olds. The group’s projects ranged from journalism, film making, community engagement, environmental work, and community events. Lianne has been in post for 7 months, covering Sally’s maternity leave.

kevin peacock (chair) Kevin is originally from Gloucester, but Liverpool is very much his adopted home, having moved here with his wife Wendy 8 years ago. Kevin’s main work is with St. Andrew’s Community Network where he works as a manager, helping with business development, fundraising and media. He is one of the leaders at St. Andrew’s Church, and a trustee for Options for Supported Living, a charity supporting people with learning disabilities. Kev has a real interest in the local economic development, and is the Director of a small consultancy business which advises companies across Liverpool. One of his most interesting jobs was in Tanzania, where he helped to set-up and run a local chamber of commerce. In his spare time he enjoys football and running and you’ll often see him running around Clubmoor in the evenings and weekends.

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St andrews church COME AND CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US! a Christmas film events to get you in the mood THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER AT 6PM - MIRACLE ON 34TH STREE T Christmas special SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER AT10.45AM - INTERACTIVE EVENT OF WORSHIP AND DRAMA CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER AT 7PM - CAROLS AND READINGS A TIME TO REFLECT BEFORE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS CHRISTMAS EVE AT 11.30PM - SEE IN CHRISTMAS WITH COMMUNION CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 10.00AM - WORSHIP FOR ALL AGES

For more information please contact: St Andrew’s Church, 176 Queen’s Drive, Liverpool L13 0AL Tel 0151 226 1977 | enquiries@standrewslive.org.uk | www.standrewslive.org.uk