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The Government are taking an economic gamble to encourage growth by introducing tax cuts, which included an immediate and permanent stamp duty cut, hoping their ideology will prove successful at the next election.

The stamp-duty changes include:-

■ The threshold at which stamp duty becomes payable will double to £250,000 from £125,000. This means all buyers will save £2,500.

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■ If you are a first-time buyer, the threshold at which stamp duty becomes payable will rise from £300,000 to £425,000 and first-time buyers will now be able to property worth up to £625,000 (up from £500,000).

The changes will likely yield a short-term increase in demand in the housing market, especially in the firsttime buyer market, and, unlike the stamp-duty holiday, the changes are permanent, which demonstrates an intention for long-term growth. However, will the changes be overshadowed by what is happening with the rising mortgage interest rates at the moment?

The impact of the Chancellor’s Mini-Budget raised the bank rate to 2.25% from 1.75%, meaning buyers will be faced with much higher monthly mortgage payments than what we have been used to for the past 4/5 years. As an example, the cost of a 5 year fixed rate mortgage has more than doubled and predictions suggest the upward trend is set to continue. This will inevitably mean some buyers will demonstrate caution and transactions may fall through, which could result in a downward trend on prices.

Ultimately, what we need to remember is that the rising cost of mortgages along with the rising cost of living are factors that will affect the housing market, therefore whilst the stamp duty changes are attractive and welcome for most buyers, whether they will work to entice buyers in this current climate is what we are all waiting to see.

The Woolton Society celebrates its 50th Anniversary

The Woolton Society was formed in 1972 with the aim of saving Woolton Hall from demolition. The hall was saved and later awarded Grade 1 listed status, the only non-church building in the city to have this distinction. The society continued to grow and flourish, and this year will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary.

The society now has hundreds of members and a programme of talks and events throughout the year. The aim is always to stimulate interest in Woolton, and to promote high standards of planning and architecture, as well as preserving and conserving the beautiful village we know.

A recent project is the commission and installation of heritage plaques, to mark people and places of note in the village. The first plaque was installed in 2019, to commemorate Edgar Menzies, a pioneer of the police radio system, and was unveiled by the then Chief Constable Andy Cooke.

Since then six more plaques have been installed, at the old library on Allerton Road, the Mechanics’ Institute on St Mary’s Street, the former courthouse and bridewell on Quarry Street, the school dated 1610 on School Lane, the former home of society founder Janet Gnosspelius on Hightor Road, and on Woolton House Medical Centre to honour Dr Carl Warner. A society pamphlet gives details of all the plaques.

The society has published two books over the years, the definitive History of Much Woolton, and Woolton Stone and Liverpool Cathedral, a record of quarrying in the village. There are also eight pamphlets on topics of local interest, such as the life of Lord Woolton and a history of medical matters.

To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary there have been free trips for members, including a coach tour to Another

Place in Crosby and a guided tour of the hidden pathways of central Liverpool. Both tours were led by Blue Badge guide Marie Passey. Later this year a tree will be planted in Reynolds Park, which will coincide with the annual general meeting for members in November.

More details of the society’s activities can be found on the website www.wooltonsociety.org.uk, which has details of talks and events as well as membership forms.

It is hoped that the society will continue to flourish, at least for another fifty years.

By Jean Davies, Woolton Society chairman

Hello everyone Welcome to your October/November issue of the Liverpool LINK.

What a difference a couple of months can make. Since you last heard from me, we were all shocked and saddened by the news of The Queen’s passing. Queen Elizabeth II was the embodiment of dedication, grace, resilience, humility and so much more. It was only earlier this year that we celebrated her incredible Platinum Jubilee and what a wonderful occasion that was. Seven decades of service - our Queen was the glue that united us and brought out the best in this country.

We pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in this issue.

With September we also welcome the new school year. September often signals new beginnings for children and adults alike. Sometimes it’s good to can all have a fresh start.  A new school year, new opportunities, time,

As always, stay safe and don’t forget to tell our very valued advertisers that you

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Her Majesty The Queen, 1926 - 2022

Like the whole of the UK and many people around the world, The LINK were stunned and saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September.

Although she lived to a remarkably great age of 96, she had understandably become a more private person after the death of her husband Prince Philip in 2021. Nevertheless, she was still there at the most important moments and who can forget the wonderful four-day celebration of her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year in June?

The Queen notched up some remarkable achievements during her 70-year reign. In pure numbers alone they would have required immense stamina, focus and fortitude. Since 1952 she travelled to more than 100 countries and made more than 150 visits to Commonwealth countries including 82 state visits. She worked with all 15 UK Prime Ministers and met 13 US Presidents and 7 Popes. She attended 21,000 public engagements, including 39 Royal Variety Performances, posed for 1,000 official photographic and painted portraits, sent 300,000 birthday messages to centenarians, vetted over 1,000 new laws, and owned 30 corgis.

Those closest to her often talked about her wicked sense of humour, which became apparent to the rest of us during

some big national moments. The 2012 Olympics opening ceremony featured a skit in which she accompanied Daniel Craig as James Bond from the palace to the Olympic Stadium; her own idea, which she had kept secret from the rest of her family. This year, her Platinum Jubilee celebrations included her playing herself in a short video with a CGI version of Paddington Bear, bonding over a shared love of marmalade sandwiches finally revealing the secret of what she’d been keeping in her handbag for all those years!

And let us not forget she was also a mother and grandmother, a matriarch as well as a monarch. She was married to Prince Philip for 73 years and had four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. For them as well as us, she was a symbol of stability, resilience, and wisdom.

During times of national strife, she provided comfort and reassurance. It’s difficult to summarise her legacy in just a few words, other than to say that we’re grateful for her grace, humour, and tireless support in helping Britain navigate its way through the 20th century and onto the 21st. She was an extraordinary figure, and we feel proud and very, very lucky to have had her in our lives for as long as we did.

Rest in Peace, Your Majesty.

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Autumn in your garden is all about picking up and packing down before the arrival of winter. A little work now will be repaid come spring!

Give your lawn a final trim

Grass will grow more slowly over the winter months, but it won’t stop completely. Be on the lookout for a dry day to tick this one off the list. Now is also the time to give your lawn a feed with autumn lawn food to help strengthen the grass during cold and wet weather.

clear debris

Whether it’s fallen fruit or foliage from roses, now is the time to remove it. This will discourage disease and ensure that sunlight is getting through to the grass or plants below. Rake leaf litter from lawns and borders and clean up your vegetable garden. Make sure any leftover crops are removed and all weeds are cleared.

Bring vulnerable plants indoors

If you have tender or half-hardy plants in your garden, bring them under cover now to keep them safe from frosts.

plant bulbs

Spring might seem far away now, but plant spring-flowering bulbs now. September is the best time to plant them, but any time in autumn is fine if you missed the early boat.

Plant tulip bulbs in November once the soil has cooled down.

Store garden furniture

Left to the elements, sun umbrellas will become discoloured, and barbecues begin to rust. If you lack sufficient garden storage buy some protective covers or tarpaulin they’re relatively cheap, and a definite investment. Get unclogging

Increased rain plus fallen leaves can clog gutters and drains, so make a point of removing any built-up debris now to avoid trouble later.

repair fences

Get ready for winter winds by taking stock of wooden fencing. Pay particular attention to fence posts - if you catch potential problems early enough, a simple fence post repair kit can save you the time and effort of replacing an entire panel following a winter storm.

Now you can curl up inside with that cosy blanket and mug of hot chocolate. Nothing left to do but relax, safe in the knowledge that your garden is fully prepared for the colder months ahead.

By Helen Say, freelance copywriter and blogger www.cblservices.co.uk

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For most, the loft is a dark and dingy place visited on rare occasions; a precarious scramble across dusty beams with torch in hand, grabbing what’s needed then clambering back past boxes filled with long-forgotten dark and dingy place is worth thousands. In fact, it takes up a third of the floorspace in we be making the most of it?

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Ways to Add Extra Space in Your Home – Without Moving

If you’re thinking about how to add more room to your home and can’t or don’t want to move, this is a short guide to the best ways to achieve it. After all, moving costs can make buying a larger home somewhat unrealistic. So improving rather than moving makes good financial sense, especially since it may increase your home’s current market value too.

1. Improve the interior layout by knocking through

You don’t always need to extend to increase the space or to add value to a house, sometimes it’s the layout or room size that is wrong. Improving the spatial flow or maximising the views to the garden can open up the space and bring in more natural light. An architect can offer suggestions for improving an open plan room layout, perhaps by opening up a space or creating a larger room from several smaller ones.

2. create an open plan kitchen diner and living space

One of the most popular home transformation projects to add more space in a house is knocking through between an existing kitchen, dining and living room to create an open-plan kitchen diner. If you don’t want to go completely open-plan, consider installing sliding pocket or bi-fold doors between rooms, which will enable you to open the space up or close it off as and when required.

3. Add an extension

Extending your home can take many different forms. You don’t always just need to extend outwards; you could also consider extending upwards by adding one or more storeys. Then there are cellar spaces to extend down into, orperhaps one of the most popular – extending to the side of a house with a conservatory or a porch.

4. convert your loft

If your loft space is suitable, adding a loft conversion will offer additional space for an extra bedroom, home office, or playroom. This may be as simple as installing skylight windows, laying down a proper floor and adding a staircase to make the existing room habitable, or adding a full dormer extension. The latter will give you extra headroom, but position these to the back of the property rather than the front or side, so that they are less visually intrusive.

5. convert your garage

It can be tricky to disguise what a converted garage once was, but don’t let that put you off as they are great for creating extra ground-floor space without the higher cost of an extension and, with good design, a garage conversion should blend seamlessly with your existing property.

By Helen Say (www.cblservices.co.uk)

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Trevor Langley’s Guide to Wine & Spirits

Brewing Today: Round CornerBrewing Company

Multi-award-winning Round Corner Brewing Company is located in Melton Mowbray and produces beers of unmistakable character. Indeed, their logo states, ’Uncommonly Good Beer’. The beers are inspired by, and pay respect to, the hugely popular and very much thriving agricultural town and surrounding area.

The Round Corner Brewing Company has more than twenty years of knowledge and experience, inputted by head brewer and co-founder Colin Paige. Combie Cryan is also co-founder and with their committed, dedicated team, they produce beers to an exceptional standard, which have something for all tastes and palates, having numerous lovers of their beers becoming ‘devotees’ to the brand.

frISBy (4.2% vol). This very popular lager has its maturation period extended, plus, with Fuggles hops, then produces a most pleasant aroma and drinking taste. DroVerS (4.3%

vol) is described as a ‘Session IPA’. This hazy, Vermont beer is dry-hopped and uses Lemondrop, Bavaria Mandarina, Citra, Mosaic and Motueka hops very well. STeepLecHASe (4.4% vol) is a classic pale ale, utilising English barley malts to great advantage. New Zealand and US hops combine, for this very popular beer.

GUNMeTAL (4.8% vol) I would describe as a ‘Black Lager’. The dark brown appearance entices the aroma and then on to the mouth’s pleasures. Biscuity, malty, smooth. reVereND HooKer (5.5% vol). This Irish stout is a further, hugely popular production. The mouthfeel and palate’s smooth experience definitely do not disappoint. HoppING Spree (6.6% vol). This West Coast IPA is a golden delight. The ABV is raised so that the full potential of this beer comes to recognition – splendid!

As always, enjoy! Trevor Langley

Quiz Time Music Quiz

1. Mark E Smith was the leader of which band? (a) The Cure (b) The Fall (c) The Killers?

2. Which soul legend appeared on the 2010 album “Plastic Beach” by Damon Albarn’s band Gorillaz? (a) Chaka Khan (b) Sly Stone (c) Bobby Womack?

3. Where was Rita Ora born? (a) Bulgaria (b) Croatia (c) Kosovo

4. Where was Shakira born? (a) Colombia (b) Spain (c) U.S.A.

5. Prior to her solo career, Beyonce was a member of which band? (a) Black Eyed Peas (b) Destiny’s Child (c) The Fugees

6. Which member of Pink Floyd played bass guitar? (a) David Gilmour (b) Nick Mason (c) Roger Waters?

7. To which one of the following rock stars has Patsy Kensit not been married? (a) Dan Donovan (Big Audio Dynamite) (b) Jim Kerr (Simple Minds) (c) Noel Gallagher (Oasis)?

8. Which classic rock song/guitar riff begins with the lyrics “We all came down to Montreux/On the Lake Geneva shoreline…..”? (a) Paranoid (b) Smoke on the Water (c) Stairway to Heaven

9. In what year did The Beatles last appear live in concert? (a) 1966 (b) 1968 (c) 1970?

10. Who sang a medley consisting of “The Sound of Music”, “Do Re Mi”, “Edelweiss” and “Climb Every Mountain” at the 2015 Oscar Awards? (a) Lady Gaga (b) Madonna (c) Katy Perry

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Planning for Your Retirement – A Short Checklist

After years of hard work, you’re certainly entitled to a peaceful retirement. But like any major life change, there’s lots to think about and no doubt you’ll need to make plenty of adjustments. Of course, you’ll need to work out your finances, but retirement isn’t just about your pension. There are potential lifestyle and emotional impacts too. This brief checklist will help you consider how to ensure a smooth transition into your post-working years.

Your future finances

It’s a good idea to work out how much your retirement income is likely to be, and what you’ll need to live on. You may not need (or want) to continue with your current lifestyle, but it would be prudent to be able to cover your outgoings and have a little extra. You can get a forecast for your state pension payout via www.gov.uk/browse/working/ state-pension.

Stopping work

In the UK there is no legal retirement age, so when you stop work - or even whether you start to scale back your working hours in preparation for stopping - is entirely your decision and will be governed by a number of factors. Before you pick a date to retire you may want to consider things like your job satisfaction, your physical or mental ability to keep working, besides the financial stability it gives you.

Where you will live

Downsizing and retiring often go hand in hand and moving home can be a useful way to free up some cash. You could take this opportunity to move from the city to a quieter location, or to a place you’ve always dreamed about. But if

you’re happy where you are now, and it’s financially feasible there is really no reason to move away, especially if you have family and friends close by.

The emotional & mental impact

While many retirees thrive on the freedoms that come with stopping work, others experience a lack of direction and structure to their days, boredom, and loss of life satisfaction. They struggle to “switch off” from work mode and relax, especially in the early weeks or months of retirement. So you may want to consider if you’re mentally ready to retire completely and embrace the changes it will bring.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. You should consult an Independent Financial Advisor for more information.

By Helen Say (www.cblservices.co.uk)

Quiz Time - General Knowledge

In which year was the FA Cup final first held at Wembley?

1918 (b)

On what date is U.S Independence Day? (a) July 4 (b) August 4 (c) September 4

3. In the bible, who was the father of Ham, Shem and Japheth? (a) Abraham (b) Joseph (c) Noah

4. How many years did the Hundred Years War last? (a) 85 (b) 100 (c) 115

5. What colour is the Northern Line on the London underground map? (a) black (b) brown (c) red

6. How many episodes of “Fawlty Towers” were made? (a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12

7. What do the dots on a pair of dice add up to? (a) 21 (b) 42 (c) 63

8. How many kilograms are there in a metric tonne? (a) 10 (b) 100 (c) 1000

9. Which country has the world’s longest coastline? (a) Australia (b) Canada (c) Russia

10. What is the largest bone in the human body? (a) femur (thighbone) (b) fibula (lower leg) (c) sternum (breastbone)

Strange Tales by Anton Valdemart

Restoration Comedy

Greg loved the theatre and spent a great deal of money attending the latest plays and musicals rather than saving his hard-earned cash. He would sit up in the gods looking down on the brightly-lit stage. Grace, his long-suffering fiancée, rarely accompanied him - she was saving for the big day. The couple didn’t let their differences cloud their relationshipthey just put up with each other’s ways.

Greg particularly enjoyed historic works - Shakespeare and Restoration comedies were among his favourites. They took him into new worlds from the past. He spent one long summer reading Bard’s plays and sonnets. He was not beyond sitting with a script on his knee, noting the bits the director missed out and when the actors fluffed their lines.

The Restoration comedies he enjoyed the most were Marriage a la Mode by John Dryden and The Beaux’ Stratagem by George Farquhar – despite not being able to make head nor tail of the latter at school. Greg liked the idea of being a prompter sitting in the wings, feeding lines to forgetful or confused cast members.

A chance meeting with a couple of actors at a theatre cafe outside resulted in an invitation to the green room, an area set aside for actors to socialise in the playhouse. His new theatrical friends liked him. Grace was pleased when Greg disclosed he could now see some plays for free - by acting as an unofficial prompter.

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Then he discovered a natural talent for learning lines - once he had read a script, much of the dialogue remained lodged in his brain. Greg also found he could mentally download the plot so he was living it and enjoying the sensation of the character taking over.

Theatre people soon relished his company: he was amusing and had lots of funny stories. No one questioned his hats: it was just another idiosyncrasy that many in showbusiness are familiar with and tend to accept. Greg wore one all the time - even Grace had not seen him without it. The painful truth was that Greg was extremely embarrassed by his baldness caused in childhood, his parents thought, by the shock of seeing a warthog at the zoo.

He eventually struck up the courage to confide in Mario, the theatre dresser who responded: “We can provide a very nice wig.” Greg was not convinced - he shuddered at the old joke: “Undetectable at 100 yards”. A solution came from an unlikely source - Rusty Cogg, the motor mechanic and enthusiastic inventor.

Rusty told Greg about his own-recipe hair restorer and disclosed several prominent community members who had benefitted from the brew. It worked sure enough but Greg was not enamoured with his new green hair. “We can dye it,” suggested Rusty in vain.

For Greg grew to accept his cranium greenery, particularly when he became an actor. It helped make him a star. And Grace learned to love it too.

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This great twilight silhouette of Billy Fury, by Annie Ringland, was taken on a recent local evening out with South Liverpool Photographic Society. These informal meet-ups offer an ideal opportunity to share and learn from each other.

If you have got a camera, why not join the club? Members are currently enjoying weekly meetings either online via ZOOM or at CADWA, L16. See our What’s On section for more details.

Complete beginners and the more experienced are all welcome. Check out the syllabus on their website, www.slps.co.uk, and get in touch! Call/text 07783 335 353 or email Tim, membership@slps.co.uk

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Pistols at Dawn

Two men, accompanied by their seconds and a doctor, met outside Toxteth Chapel at dawn on Sunday 26 February 1804: soon one would be dead.

They went silently to the Dingle, a secluded valley overlooking Knotts Hole, a sandy cove (pictured). The duellists were William Sparling, a lieutenant in the Dragoons, and shipbuilder Edward Grayson. This was a time when personal honour was paramount and reputations were strongly defended.

The story starts several months before the fatal combat when Sparling, of St Domingo House in Everton, was engaged to Anne Renshaw, daughter of one of Liverpool’s rectors.

Their families were in the higher echelons of the port’s society, highly regarded in the community.

Happy plans were destroyed when Sparling received an anonymous poison pen letter reflecting on the character of the young ladies’ family. Sparling dismissed most of

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the missive’s contents but nevertheless decided to break off the engagement. As customary at the time, this was done in a letter to his fiancée’s father, leading to a bitter correspondence between the parties. Sparling fled abroad for some months.

During his absence, the matter festered and grew – rumour and gossip were rife.

Grayson, Anne’s uncle, now entered the fray. He was so affronted by the perceived insult to his niece that he publicly branded Sparling a scoundrel and villain. Sparling heard these statements when he returned home and angrily wrote to Grayson. A series of letters were exchanged resulting in Sparling challenging Grayson to a duel.

Sparling’s second was Captain Colquitt of the Royal Navy frigate Princess while Grayson’s was Dr Macartney, one of Liverpool’s eminent physicians. Surgeon Henry Park also attended. No doubt a cased set of duelling pistols (inset) were used in the contest, one of the last duels in Liverpool. Grayson fell dead at the first shot.

Sparling and Colquitt gave themselves up to the authorities and were tried at the Lancaster assizes exactly two months later before judge Sir Alan Chambre. Both were acquitted. Henry Park did not stand trial, claiming he did not know why he was taken to the scene on that fatal morning.

Despite the acquittal, Sparling was now notorious in Liverpool and moved away, never living in St Domingo House again.

Sparling Street, between Wapping and Park Lane, is named after William’s father John, mayor in 1790. Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, pier Head, admission free.

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TAI c HI B e GINN er S c LASS

Liverpool College Sport, Mossley Hill. 8pm-9pm. CADWA Hall, Childwall. 11am-12noon. Parish Hall, Aigburth. 1pm-2pm. Call 07958 286068 www.liverpooltaichi.com

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Liverpool Branch - Our 70th Anniversary. Enjoy all the benefits of social dancing in our friendly class, beginners welcome, tea break included. Wednesday’s 7.30-9.30 pm.

Oakvale United Reform Church Hall, Edge Lane/Broad Green Rd. L13 4AD. Details:www.rscds-liverpool.org.uk

Hon Sec: - secretary@rscds-liverpool.org.uk 0151 281 0317.

S ef T o N pA r K B o WLING c LUB

Is looking for new members. Various competitions starting from Easter to October. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Wednesday and Friday Evenings, and most weekends. Learners & experts, singles & couples are all welcome. Postcode L17 7DG. Call Gregg on 0151 222 2964.

L IV erpoo L AND D IST r I c T c HA rAMBLING cLUB

Come and join us and enjoy rambling in our beautiful countryside. All new members welcome. Coach pick ups are West Derby and Old Roan. Walks include Cumbria, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Peak District, Wales etc. For more information please contact Pauline on 07800 807043 or paulinehinton@blueyonder.co.uk

S o UTH LIV erpoo L MA r K e TS

Farmers’ Markets are open from 9am to 2pm on the following days: Garston Market Fridays 9am to 2pm. Woolton Village, L25 7RG –Second Saturday of the month. Garthdale Road, off Allerton Road, L18 (next to Barclays Bank) – Third Saturday of the month.

Lark Lane, L17 8UP – Fourth Saturday of the month. Subject to Covid restrictions.

A rT for p L e ASU re Mondays 1pm to 3pm Garston Reading Rooms, corner of Wellington Street and Chapel Road. Starting 7th of March. Book your place now! Tuesdays & Wednesdays. 10.00 am - 12.30, pm Mossley Hill Church, Rose Lane. Any medium, any ability, courses or own choice, relaxed and friendly.

Call Anthea : 0151 427 5084 Email: anthea26k@gmail.com

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Come bowling at the oldest bowling club in Liverpool. You will be made very welcome and we will give coaching to all players new to the game.

We are located at the back of The Halfway House in Woolton Road and our season runs from the end of March until October.

Contact Keith on 07709 924522.

S orop TIMIST INT er NATI o NAL

We are a group of women who seek to advance the status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enablement. We do this in friendship through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy. We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Meetings are being held on Zoom at present.

For further details contact us at liverpoolsorops@gmail.com, text 07814 564649 or via website www.sigbi.org/liverpool

f L e X erc IS e c LASS for TH e A c TIV e 50+

Exercise, movement and dance class: low impact to help improve posture, balance, muscle strength, core and range of movement. Mondays 12.30pm and 1.45pm. Thursdays 10am. At All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. To book your place, please contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or janevduff@gmail.com

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Meets Thursdays, 7-9PM, Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive, L18 2DD. £10 Admission. Led by Liverpool-based saxophonist, Frank Griffith. All instruments and vocalists welcome. Reading music not required as emphasis is on improvisation. See www.facebook/frankgriffithjazz or email frank@frankgriffith.co.uk. 07976 313224.

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Meetings in CADWA Rocky Lane L161JD on 1st three Thursdays each month 8 - 10pm. All other Thursdays online via ZOOM. Check out the syllabus, see if it’s for you, and come along. Initial meetings FREE. New members encouraged and supported, especially beginners.

Contact Tim - membership@slps.couk Tel 0151 721 1359 or 07783 335 353 Website www.slps.co.uk

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Hi guys and welcome to my October/November issue of

I’ve had an extremely busy month as it was my daughter’s 17th birthday. As every parent probably does, you try to go above and beyond and tell yourself every birthday is an extra special one.

For her 16th birthday, I bought her a year’s worth of driving lessons on private land so all she now needs is some experience driving on the road (I have the most amazing instructor - if anyone wants one, send me a little email). I think it’s a huge achievement in life learning to drive so I wanted to get her a little car. car and to be quite honest I was half considering getting one myself but need a bigger one right now for my furniture business.

Speaking of furniture, if you are looking to update your living or dining space I have just launched a fabulous new ceramic collection on my furniture site. I have loads of lovely gold and cream designs in dining tables, side tables, chairs, etc. This new range Is just wow! So if you are looking to change your décor, make sure you check the website out: www.houseofglitzandglamour.co.uk

boyfriend and I are literally fighting over them when we go to bed. I now use L’Intemporel Oil, it’s not heavy or oily on your skin and doesn’t block your pores. I also swear by the L’Intemporel Global Eye Cream, it feels amazing going on, and Skin Ressource Rich Cream is a really nice moisturiser. I use all 3 every day. As everyone’s skin is different, I would suggest going in for a consultation and telling him about your issues and concerns so he can recommend the best products for your skin.

That’s it for now. Have a great couple of months!

Autumn booster plans for Liverpool

From Monday 5 September, Liverpool started to offer Covid-19 autumn boosters to those who are eligible –with those at highest risk being offered it first.

■ Those who are eligible for an autumn booster include:

■ Residents and staff in care homes

■ Frontline health and social care workers

■ Adults aged 50 years and over

■ People aged 5 to 49 years in a clinical risk group

■ People aged 5 to 49 years who are household contacts of people who are immunosuppressed

■ Carers aged 16 to 49 years

Everyone who is eligible for the booster will be contacted by the NHS when it’s their turn to be vaccinated – by letter or text. People are asked not to contact their GP Practice or local NHS services about making an appointment for

vaccination before this, as the NHS is prioritising vaccine supplies for those who are most at risk of serious illness from Covid-19 first.

New political map for Liverpool City Council

Liverpool is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission, the independent body that draws the boundaries, has reviewed Liverpool to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively.

The Commission says residents should be represented by 85 councillors. This is five fewer than the current arrangements.

There will be 64 wards representing 46 single-councillor wards, 15 twocouncillor wards and 3 three-councillor wards across the city. The boundaries of all existing wards should change.

Merseyside leaders say ‘no more’ to gun and gang crime

No more violence. No more turning a blind eye. No more innocent lives ruined. That’s the clear message from Leaders of the Liverpool City Region after a horrendous spate of violent crime which resulted in innocent victims being murdered, including a 9-year-old child.

In response to these shocking events, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell, the Mayor of Liverpool and council leaders issued a joint statement to everyone who lives and works in the Liverpool City Region, as well as everyone who visits the area.

“We know that passing on information can be a daunting prospect, but you can speak to CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111... Now is not the time

for silence, and it is never the time to protect people who are prepared to invade innocent people’s homes and leave them dying.”

King Charles III’s Accession Proclaimed in Liverpool

The historic words were spoken by Lord Mayor, Cllr Roy Gladden, on the balcony of Liverpool Town Hall. Prior to that, a special service took place at Liverpool Parish Church attended by civic dignitaries.

Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second of Blessed and Glorious Memory, by whose Decease the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is solely and rightfully come to The Prince Charles Philip Arthur George...

On 11th September, hundreds of people gathered at Liverpool Town Hall for the formal Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III.

“Today as Lord Mayor of our great city it is my great honour to read the Proclamation of our new sovereign.

“Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy our late Sovereign

“Given at St. James’s Palace this tenth day of September in the year of Our Lord 2022.

“God Save The King.”

Liverpool ‘sail-ebrates’ 15 years in cruise control

Since the terminal was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Kent in 2007, it has welcomed more than 700 ships and boosted the local economy by £65 million.

A special series of videos have also been commissioned to mark the vent and to tell the story of the Cruise Terminal from the perspective of staff, trainees and volunteers.

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John Lennon statue returns to Liverpool

A John Lennon statue, which we featured on the cover of The LINK two years ago, returned to Liverpool at the end of August after travelling the world.

Before its world tour, the statue was previously temporarily set up in the Penny Lane Neighbourhood Centre for two months. Aside from the success of

the song, the location is special as John actually lived in the area for five years.

Sculpted by Laura Lian and cast by the Castle Foundry, the wonderful tribute statue is now in its new home at the end of Penny Lane, where it will remain for six months.

Three special partnership arrangements are also to be announced, which will improve access to careers in the cruise industry, support local tourism and reduce Cruise Liverpool’s carbon footprint.

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Pap your Pets

Greetings animal lovers! Here are this month’s entries to melt your hearts. The winner gets a £25 voucher for Woolton Veterinary Centre. Think your pet has got what it takes? Pap your pet and send their pic and name plus your name, address and phone number to: complink@yahoo.com. Please send one photo of your pet only.

Calling all humans!

We need your festive animals pictures!

Got a snap of Dave the dog wearing a Santa hat? Mitzy the cat draped in tinsel? Then we want to hear from you.

Please submit your festive pet snaps by 6th November for a chance to appear in our Christmas issue and win the top prize.

Benji and the shortest legs in the west

Alfie knows the importance of vitamin D

Prince chilling after a garden workout

Bernie wondering when it is time for walkies

Rosie and her amazing head tilt

Winner

of a £25 pet voucher

This month’s winners are Frankie and Simba. Our judge loved their clear devotion to each other. Love conquers all! They get a £25 voucher - well done! This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by Woolton Veterinary Centre, 65 Quarry Street, Woolton Village, L25.

dog of the month cat of the month

NAMe: Bow : 5

reeD: Bullmastiff

For such a big lad, Bow is a real worrier when it comes to new people and new situations, so he needs a family who will take things very slowly with him. He has the loveliest personality which shines through more and more each day.

Bow won’t live with just any dog, but he may live with a wellmatched one, although he will walk with pretty much everyone. He is house-trained and can live with children over the age of 16. Understandably, he’s going to need a few visits paid to him at the centre before he goes home.

If you think Bow could be the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can find out more by visiting Dogs Trust Merseyside’s page at www.dogstrust.org.uk. You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @dogstrust_merseyside

This lovely boy is Ziggy, he is 8 years old and seeking a new home. Sadly, his family are no longer in a position to keep him. He is looking for a quiet home with people who can give him his own space and a bit of a fuss when he asks for it. Could you offer him the home he deserves?

Many thanks to The LINK for their continued support in helping us to find homes for stray and abandoned animals on Merseyside. For adoption enquiries please contact Garston Animal Rescue on 07745 167 170.

Garston Animal Rescue, a small struggling rescue, is doing its best to help needy animals from bad situations. Visit us at www.facebook.com/GarstonAnimalRescue and www.garstonanimalrescue.com Email: info@garstonanimalrescue.com

South Liverpool FC get second away win

South Liverpool are experiencing second-season syndrome as their start to their North West Counties League has not started smoothly. Playing what has turned out to be four of the top sides in the first six games, they have struggled for results, especially at home.

Most of the games have seen the team compete well for at least half of the match, taking a half-time lead in half of them but failing to hold by the end of the game. However, two wins out of three away from home have kept the team out of the relegation zone.

These wins have been spectacular, with the crushing of Cleator Moor Celtic by 8-1 being the biggest win in the league this season. Centre Forward Mason Nevitt plundered four in that

game and has already notched eight for the season, a major comeback after missing most of the last two seasons with injury.

A vastly entertaining game at Garstang saw the team triumph by 4-3, a lead which the team took three times, the clinching fourth goal, a marvellous free kick by Owen Hough, the winger’s first goal of the season.

The club’s reserve team, under the new management of Jack Moore, have

started well with excellent home wins by 3-2 over Runcorn Sports and 3-0 over The third team, who finished runners-up last season in the third division of the West Cheshire League, have had a disappointing start to the new campaign but a recent win by 5-1 over Helsby Reserves and the return of several important players should see the team move up the table.

The club’s new youth team, fresh from a treble-winning season at under 16s level, have started well with three straight wins to go top of the table. The club’s veterans teams have only just started their season, although pride of place must go to the Sunday team who have won both their league games in the Cheshire Veterans League and top the third division.

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