22 September 2018
Lifestyle MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER KNIT & NATTER GROUP - HUYTON LIBRARY 10:30 – 12:00 Huyton Library, Civic Way, Huyton, L36 9GD. Bring along any project you are doing, knitting or crochet. Swap patterns and ideas, make new friends and have a cuppa and a chat. All levels of experience welcome. Please ask branch staff for more details or call 443 3734 ADDVANCED SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY NETWORK GROUP - SPEKE 09:00 – 11:30 Speke Five Families Centre, Conleach Road, Speke, L24 0TW. Please note Parents and carers from Knowsley can access these groups. Do you have any concerns about your child's behaviour or progress at school? Open access, pre, during and post diagnosis learning and support for parents/carers and supporters to better recognise, understand and meet the needs of children and young people living with Neurodevelopmental conditions. Each week we deliver an informal workshop on a different topic, check out the website for up to date information. No need to book. Come along and meet other families to share learning and experience in our friendly Community Network Groups. Please contact the office to inform us if you intend to come along to the City Centre Community Network. ADDvanced Solutions Community Network - Supporting you to find the answers. For Further up to date information check out our website www.advancedsolutions.co.uk or contact info@addvancedslutions.co.uk or call 015 486 1788. WHEELS FOR ALL (CROXTETH PARK) 10:00 – 14:00 Croxteth Hall and Country Park, Off Muirhead Avenue East, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 1EH. The Wheels for All initiative is a nationally recognised programme that embraces all children and adults with disabilities and differing needs, to engage in a quality cycling activity. By using specially adapted cycles, the activities are both physically and mentally stimulating and above all fun for everyone involved. All the centres are equipped with specially adapted cycles and Wheels for All trained leaders, who have the knowledge and confidence to work with adapted cycles for participants to enjoy the benefits of cycling. The centres welcome individuals, groups and families to be involved. Wheels For All Training gives individuals, carers and support staff the confidence to work with adapted cycles for their clients or family member so that all can enjoy the benefits of cycling in a sociable environment. We even provide the adapted cycles so everyone can get involved. Cycling Projects works with occupational therapists, sports development, local councils, Primary Care Trusts' care support staff, as well as the support staff and parents of those pre existing services users. £3 per session TUESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER SEWING BEE AT HUYTON LIBRARY 10:00 – 12:00 Huyton Library, Civic Way, Huyton, L36 9GD. Come along to Huyton Library for our Sewing Bee adult activity. Work toward your own personalised gift. Experienced and inexperienced stitches. All welcome. For a chat, a cup of tea and a chance to learn a new skill. Hand sewing. Contact: 0151 443 3734, huyton.library@knowsley.gov.uk WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER A BREAK WITH A BOOK - KIRKBY 14:30 – 16:00 Kirkby Library, The Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, L32 8XY. The Reader invites you to a free group taking place every Wednesday. Meet new people and relax at a free Shared Reading Group for Knowsley residents. We get together every week to share a good story over tea and cake. Everything will be read aloud and there's no pressure to join in - just put your feet up and listen. Contact Megg Hewlett -
megghewlett@thereader.org.uk / 07807106869 – or just turn up! CLUBBERCISE - BRINGING A NIGHT OUT TO YOUR WORKOUT 19:00 – 20:00 Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT. Simple & fun dance workout with glow sticks and disco lights to club anthems from 90's to today's hits! All welcome - no need to book, just come along. Class price: £4 per person. For more information please contact me, Jo, on 07511180133 or email joanne4399@hotmail.com THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER A BREAK WITH A BOOK - PRESCOT (DEMENTIA FRIENDLY) 10:00 – 11:30 Prescot Library, Prescot shopping Centre, Aspinall Street, Prescot, L34 5GA. For those living with dementia and those close to them. The Reader invites you to a free group taking place every Thursday. Meet new people and relax at a free Shared Reading Group for Knowsley residents. We get together every week to share a good story over tea and cake. Everything will be read aloud and there's no pressure to join in - just put your feet up and listen. Contact Megg Hewlett megghewlett@thereader.org.uk / 07807106869 – or just turn up! PEDAL AWAY @ COURT HEY PARK 18:00 – 19:00 Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Knowsley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 3NA. Evening bike ride - 6:00 pm start. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow on all rides, please arrive early as limited number. For more information please contact: 01925 234 213 info@cycling.org.uk SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER DIDDIKICKS - AWARD WINNING PRE SCHOOL FOOTBALL CLASSES FOR 18MTHS-5YRS 09:00 – 12:00 Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT. Diddikicks is now in to its 5th year and the sessions and classes have grown from strength to strength. We pride ourselves on delivering sessions for toddlers that will increase your little one's confidence whilst teaching them basic life skills in a control structured environment that is tons of fun. Places filling fast - inbox today to reserve a FREE trial session in your area! Our classes have shown to: improve motor, social and cognitive skills; increase confidence and discipline; best of all your little one will have lots of fun and make lots of friends!! For more information on our classes and to book yourself on to a FREE trial, please email today to warrington@diddikicks.co.uk KNOWSLEY PARKRUN 09:00 – 10:00 Stadt Moers Park, Pottery Lane, Whiston, Merseyside, L35 3RG. Every Saturday morning, Stadt Moers Parkin Whiston, plays host to the Knowsley parkrun starting at 9am. It’s a free toenter timed 5k event that encourages people of all ages and abilities to getactive and enjoy the great outdoors. It doesn’t matter whether you’re anexperienced runner, a jogger or just want a leisurely stroll, you‘ll be made tofeel welcome enjoy yourself. The parkrun is organised by a dedicated team of volunteers, who give up acouple hours each week to help out. To take part in parkrun as a runner or to volunteer, just visit the Knowsley parkrun website - andregister. Once you have registered you will be sent a link to print off your own uniquebarcode which is scanned during your run to log your time. If you’revolunteering the barcode will register that you have helped. If you would like more information please email organisers at knowsleyhelpers@parkrun.com THE SAFARI KIDS CLUB (AGES UP TO 12YRS) 12:00 – 15:00 Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, Merseyside, L28 1AB. Priced at £2.10 per child (discounts for families) and parents get
in for FREE. Activities and fun for children up to 12yrs. Parents need to stay with children under 8. Giant Bouncy Castle, Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Community Café, Monthly Movie Club, Cookery and so much more. Don't forget to bring your leisure pass! Organised by the Stockbridge Community Intergeneration Project, for further details please contact Maria Branch, 07725 418637 TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER JAN WILLIAMS THEATRE SCHOOL 17:00 – 20:00 17:00 – 20:00 SPACE Building, adjacent to St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Hillside Road, Huyton, Merseyside, L36 8BL. Welcome to the Jan Williams Theatre School based in Huyton, Liverpool. Established back in 1985, we have a rich history of successful dance training; specialising in Specialising in: Street, Jazz, Freestyle, Commercial, Modern, Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Drama, Singing. Why not pop along and join us for a taster day free of charge call us now to arrange! Cost £3 per class. Contact details: 07874 767316, cath@jwts.co.uk, www.jwts.co.uk MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER HOLLIES HALL INDOOR BOWLING (AGES 21+) 12:00 – 15:30 Hollies Hall, Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH. We run a Winter indoor bowls activity (not 10 pin) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Playing on 2 mats, 12 people to each mat. For ages 21+ Times 12 noon3.30/4.00pm Contact: 0151 487 9779
SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER THE SAFARI KIDS CLUB (AGES UP TO 12YRS) 12:00 – 15:00 Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, Merseyside, L28 1AB. Priced at £2.10 per child (discounts for families) and parents get in for FREE. Activities and fun for children up to 12yrs. Parents need to stay with children under 8. Giant Bouncy Castle, Multi Sports, Arts and Crafts, Community Café, Monthly Movie Club, Cookery and so much more. Don't forget to bring your leisure pass! Organised by the Stockbridge Community Intergeneration Project, for further details please contact Maria Branch, 07725 418637 MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER HOLLIES HALL INDOOR BOWLING (AGES 21+) 12:00 – 15:30 Hollies Hall, Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH. We run a Winter indoor bowls activity (not 10 pin) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Playing on 2 mats, 12 people to each mat. For ages 21+ Times 12 noon3.30/4.00pm Contact: 0151 487 9779 SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER PEDAL AWAY WEEKEND RIDE @ HALEWOOD PARK 11:00 – 12:30 Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, Merseyside L26 7X. Pedal Away is holding various free cycling sessions throughout the year for children to learn how to ride without stabilisers, and for everyone to join in group rides and have fun. The sessions are a great way to keep fit, have fun, and enjoy the great outdoors. To book a place, visit the Eventbrite website. To find about more about the rides, you can call 01925 234213 or email info@cycling.org.uk
HEALTHY EATING Bacon and mushroom crustless quiche Quick, tasty and super easy to make, this crustless quiche is a winner. It’s great for lunch, or to pack up for a picnic on a day out. Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 Cook time: Ready in about 25 minutes Ready in: 30-60 Minutes Ingredients Low-calorie cooking spray 220g bacon, visible fat removed, chopped 110g mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 large eggs 150g fat-free natural cottage cheese 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 80g reduced-fat Cheddar 3–4 cherry tomatoes, halved Method Spray a frying pan with lowcalorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms, garlic and seasoning and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the
mushrooms have softened. Set aside. Preheat your oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5. Spoon the bacon mixture into a flan dish. Mix together the eggs, cottage cheese, parsley and Cheddar, then spoon over the bacon mixture. Top with the tomato halves and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until just set. Tip: Serve hot or cold with baby potatoes and a large salad. Vegetarians, swap bacon for Quorn ham pieces for extra flavour.