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Issue 130 – February 2018
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THE last 50 years have seen a steady rise in all manner of restaurants, bistros, takeaways and other eateries – the latest in a long history of catering. Today there is a dazzling choice of places to eat and drink while in the past few people ate out. Inns and taverns provided bed and board for centuries before the arrival of other types of services.
Travel was difficult until the 18th century when roads were improved. The best way to get around until then was by walking or on horseback. Even in the days of sail, sea travel was often quicker than going by land. Wayside inns provided rest and refreshment. In ports like Liverpool there were many taverns and hotels to cater for travellers arriving and departing by sea. Improved travel has been the
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key to many advancements in life – the wide choice of places to eat is a direct result of this change. Not only can people be moved around more efficiently and relatively cheaply but also food and other produce. The creation of modern railways from 1830 was an important factor followed by the invention of the internal combustion engine leading to ever-growing numbers of motors. The Victorians and Edwardians created many of the modern amenities we now take for granted. Sefton Park opened in 1872 and remains one of Liverpool’s great green spaces. A 1907 postcard (pictured) shows the original café in the centre of the park. Here people could pull up a chair after working up an appetite after a brisk walk around the lakes. As well as tea and scones there would be refreshing treats including lemonade,
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ginger beer and ice cream in summer. Tables were often covered with white tablecloths and self-service was unknown. Orders were brought to the table by waitresses. There were no disposable cups or plastic knives and forks. Matching white china cups and plates were accompanied by Sheffieldmade cutlery, sometimes with bone handles. Popular drinks such as lemon squash or dandelion and burdock came in sturdy bottles or earthenware jars. Purchasers had to be pay a deposit which was repaid when the containers were returned. There was little need for recycling until the 1960s when disposable cans and later bottles started to appear in large numbers. n Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, open 10am to 5pm every day, admission free.
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‘Tis the season By Michael Cunliffe
WHAT A wonderful year Freemasonry has had in celebrating the tercentenary of the United Grand Lodge of England in keeping with the truly Masonic aims. The Woolton Group of Freemasons have, like many other groups, varied the way in which the celebrations have taken place and the last of these took place at Woolton Golf Club in the form of a Woolton pensioners party; after all, ‘tis the season to think about others. Woolton Group Chairman Andy Whittle arranged with local care homes and organisations within the Woolton catchment area for 50 persons, along with some befrienders, to have an afternoon tea party.
The planning had been extensive taking into account the dietary needs of the pensioners. The Woolton Group were proud of the sponsorship which came forward from Mike Cunliffe (Group Vice Chairman) and Kevin Birchall, both of Old Lerpoolian Lodge, the Woolton Golf Club caterer David Aitkin and his staff with entertainment provided by Alan Birchall, an ex Black and White Minstrel from the 60s and Derek Harrison on the organ. At the start of the event Andy Whittle introduced himself and gave the reasoning behind the occasion. The call had gone out to masons within the group to act as helpers
‘Carmen Miranda’ and ‘Charlie Chaplin’ visit Middleton Court STAFF from the University of Liverpool held a series of “Cinema, Memory and Wellbeing” events at the Middleton Court day centre in Speke, Liverpool, which were attended by a total of 60 older people, and funded by a HOP (Happy Older People) Network grant. University lecturers Lisa Shaw and Julia Hallam showed clips from documentary films of Liverpool in the 1950s and 1960s, accompanied by a musical soundtrack from that era created by music lecturer, Sara Cohen, as well as excerpts from Hollywood musicals starring the so-
called ‘Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat’, Carmen Miranda. The audience took great delight in recognising and commenting on images of old Liverpool, and sang along – and even danced in some cases – with great enthusiasm, moving to the music, smiling and engaging with each other. The positive effect for the immediate wellbeing of the participants was clear to see from the smiles on their faces and the laughter ringing in the air, but longer-term benefits were equally noted by the care workers involved, one of whom commented that in the weeks that followed some
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of the shy male members of the audience were more confident in joining in activities, such as the regular karaoke afternoon, where a lady who previously would not sing “now joins in with gusto”. To make this ‘feel-good’ memory last as long as possible, photos taken at the event of audience members in the guise of Charlie Chaplin or Carmen Miranda were turned into souvenir coasters/small jigsaws – so now every time they have a cuppa they can remember the fun they had on the day, and share it with the rest of their family and friends.
and many masons attended with their wives to assist the partygoers and wait on tables in full party costume. During the afternoon each partygoer was given a free raffle ticket and Kevin Poynton was responsible for drawing the tickets for an excellent array of prizes which were keenly snapped up – two large hampers, two Sainsbury £25 vouchers and a selection of non-alcoholic wines and chocolates. After everyone had eaten, Alan Birchall took to the microphone and accompanied by Derek Harrison sang favourite carols with audience participation. Santa Claus and his ‘elpers made an unexpected visit and provided everyone with a present. At the end of the afternoon, everyone said that they had had a thoroughly enjoyable visit and were looking forward to the next one!
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Hello from South Liverpool LINK Welcome to the February edition (yes, here we are in February 2018 already!). Can’t believe it! Well, there’s plenty to look forward to once we get into February. The light nights are on their way and the weather has been quite kind to us up to now here in Liverpool so fingers crossed it will stay that way. And of course for all the romantics amongst you – Valentine’s Day, 14th February, is just around the corner. Why not treat your Valentine
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It’s that darned, elusive Richard E. Grant By Tim Saunders
RICHARD E. Grant is a writer, actor and director. He was born in Swaziland in 1957 and studied drama at Cape Town University where he co-founded the Troupe Theatre Company. He has lived in the UK since 1982 and still goes back to Swaziland from time to time. “I was a former British protectorate. The expat community were British and my father is buried out there.” Over Christmas he was the unfortunate victim of a mugging at a cash point machine in Cape Town.
Richard endured five years of anonymity until success finally arrived in 1987 with the cult comedy Withnail and I where he played a struggling alcoholic actor. This part portrayed a complete antithesis of what Richard is actually like: “I don’t drink alcohol because my body lacks the enzyme to process it in my bloodstream,” he said. He always wanted to act. “I began with a shoebox theatre, made glove puppets and then marionettes (puppets worked by strings), did school plays and went to drama school. I love acting. “Every part is different. I get to meet extraordinary
Richard E. Grant people, travel the world and never have to sit in an office.” Richard went on to make over 30 films including
Stephen Fry’s Bright Young Things and Robert Altman’s Gosford Park. He was that darned elusive Scarlet Pimpernel as well as appearing in two episodes of the American comedy Frasier and presenting Posh Nosh on BBC TV. Learning a script is a necessary evil for any actor: “I find that play rehearsals give me time to learn my lines. There are always less to learn for a film or TV series because you don’t have to do the whole part from start to finish, whereas you do when performing in a play.” He also does voiceover work and in 2003 played
the voice of Dr Who for the BBC’s animated webcast serial, Scream of the Shalka. He experienced a rather turbulent childhood. “My years in Swaziland are the basis for my autobiographical film WAHWAH, which I wrote and directed.” Richard’s mother had an affair with his father’s best friend and this episode still saddens Richard. His father was Minister of Education in Swaziland and, sadly, he never recovered from his wife’s misdemeanour and turned to alcohol for support. “It has been a dream of mine to write and direct this
film for years. “To have Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson, Nicholas Hoult, Julie Walters and Miranda Richardson in the cast was beyond all my expectations.” Richard has been married to voice coach Joan Washington for the past 20 years. “She is a relaxed Scot – the total opposite of me. If I get wound up about a part, she calms me down. “We have a 17-year old daughter, Olivia, and a dog”. In his spare time, Richard enjoys photography, painting and scuba diving “whenever and wherever I can,” he added.
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This romantic image was taken in town late on New Year’s Eve. Are the couple heading for a party or making their way home? Taken by our SLPS member Pak Hung Chan – just one from a huge collection of his brilliant night shots of our city!
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Plenty to look forward to during the year ahead ... Hey guys and welcome to the February issue of Life ‘n’ Style with moi!! Hope everyone is finally back to their routines. I am in full work mode!!! If you read last month you will know I’m all for life plans, lists and goals. I have got a few things in the pipeline work-wise and have organised three holidays so far for 2018 so I will be filling you in each month as I go along! Like many people I got hit with that dreaded flu that has been going around. Normally my immune system is quite weak but after speaking to a few clients in our salon I think I was one of the lucky ones as I only had it for a couple of days and I’m putting this down to taking vitamins. I started taking them back in September and I’m always sick on the run up to Christmas but this year I feel so much better.
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I have been taking the A-Z multi-vitamins from Boots and have really noticed a difference in the way I feel so if you’re feeling a bit run down then give them a go. I have also noticed my hair is growing a lot thicker too! As the winter comes to a close I always think it’s a bit difficult when putting outfits together. You don’t want to look miserable but also it’s a bit early to be introducing bright colours so I’m all for black and white! Either in solid colours or for the monochrome look. They look chic, classic and no matter what your age everyone can pull it off! I wore this Monochrome Humbug Stripe Wide Leg Trouser for £25 with Matching Tie Waist Shirt, also for £25 from Pretty Little Thing. I thought it was a really sassy but classy look and with the trousers being wide leg they don’t show all your lumps and bumps. You could wear these together for the wow factor or as separates to play them down a little. The top is a longline style shirt but I took mine a little higher and tied it to pimp it up a bit. I’m also loving this little outfit and took a selfie whilst wearing this Black Stripe Frill Jumpsuit again from Pretty Little Thing for £25. This is a bit of a younger style as it’s really fitted but it’s one of those that can be brought out again and again for any occasion. If you just fancy investing into a
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Award-winning health and beauty business diversifies with the latest technology AWARD-WINNING Liverpool health and beauty business Simon Alexander has added a pioneering laser hair removal service to its salon. Offering the very latest technology, the Soprano ICE Platinum caters for your specific personal hair removal needs. Whether you have light, dark or tanned skin, coarse or fine hair, the Soprano ICE Platinum targets unwanted hair at multiple levels for optimal results, with effective hair removal that is safe, quick and best of all – virtually painless. Popular Liverpool entrepreneur Simon Nezri, founder of the Simon Alexander Hairdressing Studio in Childwall, also travels the globe promoting his own brand of cosmetics salon products and is constantly seeking innovations to expand the business. He said: “My passion for looking after people’s hair is just as fresh if not more so after nearly decades in the industry.
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APOLOGY Millon Tandoori Indian Restaurant Sorry, there was a mistake in the phone number for The Loft Elif advert in last month’s paper on page 17. Please note that the correct phone number is 0151 428 4988. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
THE Millon Tandoori Restaurant is a family-run business which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has built a great reputation based on an extensive mouth-watering menu and a warm, friendly ambiance. The restaurant is a family affair, run by five brothers. Shaz, the manager and host, told The LINK: “We are delighted with what we have achieved since
opening the restaurant in 1998. We offer a wideranging menu, including special and set meals and both traditional and modern Indian cuisine, and all our meals are prepared fresh on the premises. “Our contemporary décor is cool in style, warm in ambiance and relaxed in atmosphere”. “My brother Tipu, the owner and head chef,
and I are proud that we offer quality food and top service at great prices. “We are great believers in ‘service with a smile’ and have built up a huge number of regular customers, many of whom live locally, and this has given the restaurant something of a community spirit to it. “With our extensive menu and drinks list we are confident that you will enjoy your dining
experience and that we will exceed your expectations. “We also provide a take-away menu service so that you can enjoy our authentic Indian dishes at the comfort of your own home and look forward to welcoming all customers, old and new alike, in the future”. A takeaway service is available and the menu can be viewed on Millon’s website (www.
millontandoori.co.uk). So why not give the restaurant or takeaway service a try? The LINK did and we can thoroughly recommend it! MILLON TANDOORI INDIAN RESTAURANT 187-189 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 6HG (opposite Allerton Library) 0151 729 0220 www.millontandoori. co.uk
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Eternally young THE sounds rang through the top of the house – the clumping of boots on bare boards and the muffled voice of a child singing. Eddie Torrington was the third generation of his family to visit Raven’s Nest, a sombre house on the edge of woodland. It was the home of the Morgue family, Liverpool solicitors who were well respected among the business community. Eddie was on a social call – his friend and family solicitor Michael Morgue often invited him round to play board games. Various editions of Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit had passed through their hands over the years. Both men found these games antidotes to their often dull professional lives. Eddie had often heard the noises from upstairs but never asked about their origin. It was strange but both his grandparents and parents had occasionally mentioned that there was an extremely noisy child in the house. “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, I do like to be beside the sea,” sang the piping voice upstairs,
accompanied by the clatter of dancing feet. Michael got up from the board game and left the room. Seconds later the singing stopped. “It was only cousin Arnold,” said Michael when he came back. There was no further explanation. One day during a particularly challenging game of Monopoly, Michael answered a call on the ancient phone in the study. He had to leave immediately to attend court. Eddie was invited to remain – he was interested in reading some of the local history books in the family library. The house was silent as he turned the musty leaves of a Victorian volume. First it sounded far away but the boy’s voice became stronger. “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside ….” Eddie slowly climbed the back stairs to the top landing. The sounds were coming from behind a door between two aspidistras – the plants looked like giant green spiders in the gloom.
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Eddie opened the door. There was silence – at first he could make nothing out in the cobwebbed gloom. Then a boy emerged from the shadows. He was dressed in an old-fashioned sailor suit and heavy brown boots. “Can I come down now please?” he asked politely. “Grandpa said I must stay here because I was badly behaved. All I did was play in the sand and get my feet wet.” Eddie noticed the boy’s clothes were damp and saltstained. Sand was scattered about the room. The boy looked at him imploringly. “Grandpa said I had been very, very naughty and must remain in this room forever staying eternally young. Tell me it’s not true.” “Of course it’s not true,” said Eddie, beckoning the child to follow him. Going out on to the landing was like leaving the confines of a tomb. Eddie sighed and looked around. There was no sign of the boy … just a pile of dust resembling crushed bones and sand. n Read my next Strange Tale – Look into my Eyes – in the March Link.
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I, Anthony William Berry, hereby make application for a Premises Licence in respect of Gifted, 152 Bowring Park Road. Liverpool L14 3NP. The proposed licensable activity is: for the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises, Monday Saturday 09.00 - 17.00. and Sunday 10.00-15.00. Interested parties and responsible authorites may make representations to the Licensing Authority (Liverpool City Council). All such representations shall be made in writing within 28 days from the date below. Representations should be sent to:-The Licensing Authority.Liverpool City Council, Licensing and Public Protection, Cunard Buildings, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH A record of the application and the statutory register of the Licensing Authority, may be inspected at the Council's office address given above, by appointment, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). Dated: 4th January 2018
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What women want HAPPY New Year to you all! Every now and again, I get a junk email from a dating site, titled ‘What Women Want’. From a physical or relationship point of view, I’m still trying to find this out! And I definitely
can’t give you any advice leading up to Valentine’s Day – haha!! However.....it’s the time of year were most of us will be thinking on what we need to do to improve our physical appearance. We’ll set some goals
and make promises – maybe to get to classes, to eat healthily and to do other things but, as time goes by, motivation will drift away for a lot of people. If you have set some goals or resolutions for the fitness and health area of your life, here’s a few tips on how you can stick to them, over the coming weeks and months: n Visualise a better you. I/we often talk about fitness and diet in our quest to achieve our desired outcomes but above that is mindset. How you see yourself determines
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your behaviours. n What beliefs do you have about what you want to achieve? You’ll know deep down whether you’re going to achieve it or not. If you do have some negative beliefs write
them down and then make a new list on why or how you can achieve your goals, e.g. I can’t do that/ I will do that. n Set boundaries on toxic people. Whatever you do want to achieve, you really need to be in an environment of people who are of similar ilk to you, who are already achieving the same as what you want to achieve. Anyone bringing you down or holding you back, you need to put boundaries on the lines of communication with them. n Don’t rely on future happiness, e.g. I’ll be happy when I’ve lost that weight, I’ve got that car etc. Focus on your strengths and qualities today. n Finally, start today. Don’t use the old metaphor ‘oh I’ll do it tomorrow’. Tomorrow never comes! Don’t put off what you can do today. Personally, I make a list of what I need to do each day. This helps me get through as many things as possible. Bonus: try and record five wins each day. Even if you have had a bad day, this will help you feel more positive and upbeat again Hope these tips help!
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WHAT’S ON February THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday February 5 for a talk by Trevor Davenport entitled “The Natural Treasures of the Sefton Coast”. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2 is made for visitors, who are most welcome to attend.” GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday February 9 when the AGM at 7.45pm will be followed by Liz Broad from Formby who will give a demonstration entitled “What You Will”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, in Olivedale Road. L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, for meeting at 8pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £6. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting Monday February 19; Greenbank Sports Academy (Rathbone Room), 8pm. John Ryan former Liaison BR Office Presents, more on the Link and Loop. John will continue his story, which began in January last year. You won’t want to miss this one. £2 includes refreshments. Everyone is welcome. DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday February 6 between 2pm and 4pm. Bring your brollies and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. There is a £6 admission charge which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Further details from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478. THE ARTS SOCIETY LIVERPOOL A lecture ‘The Collections of the Chateau Malmaison’ by Carole Petifer at 2pm on Wednesday February 21 at the Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19 4XR. Learn more about our lectures and cultural activities. Admission £6 voluntary donation. Refreshments are available and free parking. TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA DANCE A traditional Afternoon Tea Dance (Merseyside Children’s Fund charity) with demonstrations of ballroom dancing is being held in the world famous Adelphi Hotel in the town centre. The event will commence at 1pm on Friday March 16 and the cost is only £15 per person, (£7.50 when booking with Jane and £7.50 on March 16). For further details phone Jane on 0151 709 7200. NEW MEMBERS EVENING Rotary Liverpool South new members evening Monday March 12, 7pm for 7.30pm Woolton Village Club, 23 Allerton Road, Liverpool L25 7RA. Come along and see what you think enjoy free food and a drink with us. www.liverpoolsouth.rotary1180.org Club mobile. 07934 370525 or ring Roger Saunders on 07982 241289 or email rjsaunders@blueyonder.co.uk HELP POLIO NOW Showing at Woolton Cinema on Friday February 23 at 3pm. Come and enjoy the film with Rotary Liverpool South and help end Polio now. Breathe is a 2017 biographical drama film directed Andy Serkis, from a screenplay by William Nicholson. It stars Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hollander, Ed Speleers and Dean-Charles Chapman, and tells the story of Robin Cavendish who became paralysed from the neck down by polio at age 28. Tickets £8 obtainable from Brian 07947 093248 or 0151 428 1404. Tony 07946 688116 or 0151 486 1769. SMILE AND SING with MERSEY HARMONY Have fun, sing, and boost your skills. Come along to Merseyside’s only all-female barbershop chorus. Mersey Harmony performs at events and competes locally and nationally. Rehearsals every MONDAY, 7.15pm – 10pm, Academy of St Nicholas, Horrocks Ave, L19 5NY. For details:
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Call Angela – 07947 142440 – www. merseyharmony.co.uk or check out our Facebook page. LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK DANCE CLUB We do a mixture of Barn Dance; Pride and Prejudice; Square Dance styles. Get exercise, meet friendly folk and have fun. No need to bring a partner. Tuesdays open at 7.45pm. Class from 8pm to 10pm. The Scout Hut, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EY Allerton/Mossley Hill). Contact Maria on 0151 427 1907 FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 1 to 3 at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood or Halewood Academy on Wood Road. Just 2.5 hours a week. Courses are free and consist of email, word processing and the internet. Taster courses lasts for six weeks. Enrolling now. Call 0151 443 2197 for more information. ST BARNABAS CHURCH, PENNY LANE. Every Tuesday between 10.30am and 12 noon a coffee morning is held and everyone welcome to join us for a chat. In addition, during this time, Lodge Lane Credit Union is at the church offering a full range of Credit Union Services. Also, at the same time, Riversdale Housing Support Team is here providing a range of services to reduce the risk of homelessness (such as debt management, accessing benefits, finding accommodation).” TABLE SALE Courthey Methodist Church Ronbhy Road, L14 3NU. Last Saturday of the month 10am till 12 noon BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing difficulties. We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555. TLC 2018 Smile and experience Tender Loving Care supporting those affected by Dementia. Join our loving family and friends for entertainment, beverages and delicious food at Mossley Hill Athletic Club L18 8BX. 1pm till 3.30pm on 31st January, 7th February, 28th February, 14th March, 28th March, 11th April, 25th April, 9th May, 30th May, 13th June, 27th June, 11th July, 25th July and more dates to follow. £4 per person which includes hot/gold beverages, lunch and dessert. SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD from 7.45pm to 10pm. Membership £60/£55 for September to June – £3 per visit. We warmly welcome anyone with a serious interest in photography to take part in competitions, displays and presentations and workshops. Beginners to veterans. Contact; Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345, secretaryslps@virginmedia.com Website; www.slps.co.uk LIVERPOOL & MERSEYSIDE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet upstairs at Court Hey Methodist Church Hall, Bowring Park, L14 3NU, on alternate Mondays at 2pm prompt, September to June. Guest speakers and members display presentations of postal history and various stamp related themes. New members and guests welcome; good car parking. Bus 6, 61, 116, 610, 619 and quite close to Broadgreen station. Contact Dr. D.Crewe on 0151 733 1291 or Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345 TIME 2 SIGN Children and parents learn British Sign Language (BSL),we sing along to nursery rhymes, counting and action songs whilst signing and having fun. Classes held every Tuesday at St Mary’s West Derby Millennium Centre. Time: 9.25am – 10am. Cost £3 each child/ additional children £1. Contact Ms Christine (Level 2 BSL qualified
instructor). Email: timetwosign@ gmail.com ROTARY CLUB OF LIVERPOOL SOUTH Rotary Liverpool South meets Monday evenings at 6.30pm for 7pm start. The Club has 30 active members who meet for fun, fellowship and the opportunity to serve others. We are always on the lookout for new members willing to give up their time for others under the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”. Check our website at www.liverpoolsouth. rotary1180.org or phone 07934 370524. SINGING FOR SMILES Singing for Smiles Wellbeing Choir. Thursdays 7.30pm at Childwall Valley Methodist Church. Email contact: sing4smilesliverpool@gmail.com BELLE VALE PREFAB PROJECT Did you live in a prefab in Belle Vale? Come and join us in our free monthly meetings at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, on the last Thursday in the month. We are an informal chatty group and love to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Find us on Facebook – Belle Vale Prefab Project – for more information. LINE DANCING St. Mark’s Church Hall, Hartsbourne Avenue, L25 2SB. Tuesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm ALSO AT The Scout Hut, Gorsedale Rkoad, Mossley Hill, Liverpool 18. Thursdays 11am to 12 noon. Friendly classes. Class fee £3. Contact Sylia on 0151 722 6653 TICKET TO READ Woolton’s FREE community library is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 4pm at the Simon Peter Centre on Church Road. There is a wide selection of new books, with a quick choice section, large print volumes, and a cosy corner for young readers. Come along and support your community library, staffed and run by volunteers. CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY Are you struggling with bills and debts you can’t afford to pay? Christians Against Poverty can help. Our service is free to everyone regardless of age, gender, faith or background. Call us for a home visit on 0800 328 0006. See more at capuk.org GENTLE MOBILITY YOGA CLASS Contact Frank Perry on 07780 865 609 or simply come along on Tuesdays to Linksview, 102 Vale Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7FB. Class time is 2.30pm to 3.30pm and at the end we have a nice cup of tea. Groups, clubs and classes ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club. ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For more information contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided. Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information. ACTIVITY HUB Are you at a loose end on a Tuesday morning? If so come along to Long Lane Church, off Mill Lane, Wavertree, 11am till 1pm. We have board games, crochet, knitting, card making, gardening and church maintenance (if you are handy). Refreshments provided £1. All welcome. For info call Helen on 07837 711178 BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing difficulties. We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555 TOTS & CO Allerton United Reformed Church. We are a friendly play group for carers and their children meeting every Wednesday during term time (1.30pm to 3pm). Only £1 for a carer and up to two children and refreshments are included. All welcome. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CHILDWALL Meet every first Thursday of the month (7.15pm) at Christ the King Parish club, Score Lane, L16. New members most welcome! For info contact 07787 606636 or wichildwall@gmail.com PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers. BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.007.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955. FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549 for further details GRAND NATIONAL CHORUS Open nights are held regularly at Prescot Town Hall, 1 Warrington Rd, Prescot L34 5QX, from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and hear the fabulous harmony of the male voices. Ring 07716 127814 to book free place. http://www.liverpoolinharmony. co.uk INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10am to 1pm. We are tackling the issues of loneliness and exclusion in the local area, so why not meet up with us for coffee and put your ideas and suggestions forward for what activities you would like us to provide for the group. Contact Janet on 07894 585689 or email info@ includeme-org.org LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP Meet Wednesday 11am to 12.30pm at The Lee Valley Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2PR. It is free to come along, we have a mixture of very experienced knitters and people wanting to learn. It’s not just knitting we also do crochet, quilting
and other activities. Contact Laura 07794 119379. M.S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S. Society has an afternoon of yoga at Linkside, Vale Rd. Woolton on a Tuesday afternoon from 2pm till 4pm. All are very welcome. MERSEYSIDE NATIONAL TRUST ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS A friendly group who organise Sunday workdays at local National Trust estates. We have residential working weekends too. All equipment provided. We also have a Saturday walking programme. For full details of 2017 programmes: Twitter: @ merseyside_NTV; call Chris on 0151 677 9664; Facebook: MerseysideNTV. No need to have NT membership. PARKINSONS UK Meets regularly at The Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, L19 4XR. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Tel. Beverley Jackson on 03442 253748. Patients and/or carers most welcome. Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join us. SEWERS AND KNITTERS WANTED Project Linus (projectlinusuk.org. uk) makes quilts/blankets for local children who are ill or in distressing situations. We welcome handmade items for all ages, we can provide fabric/wool if required and will arrange collection. If you can help, please contact caroline.fogell@yahoo.co.uk SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women, sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7pm: Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool L17 4JE. For further details, contact annegrimes19@gmail.com; mobile 07814 564649 THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed. in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For info 0151 726 8934 EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance movements. Suitable for all abilities. Monday’s 1.30pm to 3pm and Thursday’s 7pm to 8pm. At All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or www. janesfitness.co.uk. Bowls CADWA BOWLING CLUB ROCKY LANE Would you like to play crown green bowls socially? All abilities welcome and bowls are provided if required. Also we play indoor from Sept. (short mat). We are just around the corner from the Turnpike Pub in Rocky Lane. For further information call Eric on 489 9484 or Jim on 07949 813591. EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall. Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our friendly club. Either a player or a beginner – all welcome. Just come along or contact Norma Williams (0151 727 6438) ETON BOWLING CLUB 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 Geoff on 07922 110624. SEFTON PARK BOWLING CLUB 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. Contact Gregg Watson on 0151 222 2964.
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Cat of the month – Heys WE are looking for a loving forever home for this handsome cat who, prior to being brought in to us, had spent almost the previous two years camping outside Heys Court in Garston. We think that he’s about five years old and would be more suited to a home with no young children. He needs his space and although he likes some fuss and attention he definitely doesn’t appreciate it if it’s overdone. He is sterilised,
microchipped, wormed and de-flead. If you are interested please contact us on 07745 167 170 or 0151 494 0470. Just to let you know - we always do home-checks, no exceptions. We’re not interested in your possessions, we just want to check that any animal we have rescued is going to a safe environment.
It also gives you an opportunity to ask us any questions too. If you are interested in our work or would maybe like to support us then why not visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ GarstonAnimalRescue. We are also always glad of donated towels and bedding for the animals. Or, if you’d like to visit our small charity shop at 62 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 7BN – 0151 727 0515.
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General knowledge quiz 1. Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King were all characters in which 60s TV series? (a) The Avengers (b) The Champions (c) The Professionals? 2. Ad infinitum is a Latin phrase meaning: (a) forever (b) never (c) so on and so forth? 3. Which one of the following would you need to be able to perform origami? (a) cotton (b) paper (c) water? 4. Which one of the following is located in Threadneedle Street, London? (a) the Bank of England (b) the House of Lords (c) Lloyd’s of London? 5. The central historical character of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize winning novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies is? (a) Oliver Cromwell (b) Thomas Cromwell (c) Sir Thomas More? 6. In a symphony orchestra, which is the only stringed instrument not played with a bow? (a) harp (b) piano (c) viola? 7. Of which US state is Nashville the capital? (a) Illinois (b) Mississippi (c) Tennessee? 8. Which one of the following US states is the most southerly? (a) North Carolina (b) South Dakota (c) West Virginia? 9. What is the square root of the number 64? (a) 8 (b) 16 (c) 32? 10. Margrethe II is the queen of which country? (a) Belgium (b) Denmark (c) Holland?
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Music Quiz 1. American Pie (Don McLean) 2. Ten Years After 3. Pray 4. Huey Lewis and the News 5. Kylie Minogue 6. Let Me Entertain You 7. Aretha Franklin 8. Elvis Costello 9. Pet Shop Boys 10. The Big Bopper
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one on 14 February! (9) 2. Frozen water (3) 3. Craig -------: Liverpool comedian & Corrie actor (7) 4. The number of Commandments in the Bible (3) 5. --- St. John (60’s Liverpool player: “The Saint”) (3) 6. In the past (as in years, for example) (3) 7. District of Liverpool (L27 postcode) (9) 10. Used to catch fish or butterflies (3) 12. Stiff or nervous (5) 15. Party (A bit of a --) (2) 18. Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Govt. tax collection agency) (1,1,1) 20. Reddish-yellow fruit (6) 22. Unit of currency in France, Spain, etc. (4) 25. Rise to a great height (4) 29. Royal Navy (abbrev.) (1,1) 30. Leave (2) 32. Bovine animal noted for its strength (2)
General Knowledge Quiz 1. The Avengers 2. forever 3. paper 4. The Bank of England 5. Thomas Cromwell 6. harp 7. Tennessee 8. North Carolina 9. eight 10. Denmark
This Month’s Quiz Answers
Across 1. British historical period 1837-1901 (9) 8. Pain (4) 9. French town between Toulouse & Bordeaux (Rugby team in Heineken Cup) (4) 11. Bent over (5) 13. Musical sign (4) 14. First name of the leader of the Labour Party (2) 16. Half-Time (abbrev.) (1,1) 17. Nothing/no points (3) 19. Hangman’s rope (5) 21. Oaks or elms, for example (5) 23. “The Big ----“: (5) 24. Falls ill (4) 26. French or Spanish for “one” (2) 27. Executive Officer (abbrev.) (1,1) 28. Archaic word meaning “therefore” (4) 31. Spanish artist (1746-1828) (4) 33. Not yes! (2) 34. ---- Young (60’s Everton player: “The Golden Vision”) (4) Down 1. The sort of card we send our loved
1. Which famous early 70’s No.1 contains the lyrics “But February made me shiver, with every paper I’d deliver”? 2. Alvin Lee was the lead guitarist in (a) Ten Years After (b) Nine Inch Nails or (c) Gang of Four? 3. What was Take That’s first No.1: was it (a) Pray (b) Relight My Fire or (c) Could It Be Magic? 4. Three artistes have had hit singles called “The Power of Love”: Jennifer Rush and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The third was (a) T.Rex (b) Huey Lewis and the News or (c) Dean Martin? 5. Which female singer had a chart hit with Nick Cave in 1995 (“Where the Wild Roses Grow”) and a chart hit with Robbie Williams in 2000 (“Kids”)? 6. Which Robbie Williams song includes the lyrics “Hell is gone and heaven’s here, there’s nothing left for you to fear”? 7. George Michael had a No.1 hit in February 1987 (“I Knew You Were Waiting For Me”) singing with which female singer? 8. By what name is Declan MacManus better known? 9. Which band consists of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe? 10. 3 February 1959 is known as “The Day the Music Died”. 3 rock’n’ roll stars were killed in a plane crash – Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and: (a) Little Richard (b) The Big Bopper or (c) Fats Domino? Competition Winners LILLY LINK Mrs H Taylor L16 Miss B Doran L11 TICKETS FOR JOHN LENNON’S BANJO Julie Delaney, Aigburth L17 Paul Johnson, Woolton L25
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Sefton ladies 4’s gain revenge with victory By Chris Thomas
FOOTBALL is not the only sport in the city where there is a derby day. For the last three seasons Liverpool Sefton’s ladies third and fourth teams have been competing in the same league, resulting in a highly anticipated clash between the teams twice a season. The first fixture took place on a cold December night, with the ladies 3’s winning the match 4-1, setting up the return fixture after Christmas. The ladies 3’s went into the game as hot favourites,
having never previously lost to the fourth team. This was highlighted in the early exchanges, with the 3’s having a lot of possession, but they were unable to convert this into a goal. Then half way through the first half the 4’s had a breakaway attack and scored, meaning they went in at half time 1-0 up. In the second half the third team threw everything they had at the 4s but were unable to find a way through. The 4’s bravely hung on, defending multiple short corners as the 3s pushed for
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an equaliser. Special mention should go to Alice Brown, who pulled off a number of miraculous saves, despite having never played in goal before. It just wasn’t to be for the third team and the 4s clung to their slender lead in order to record a famous victory. It’s safe to say this was a “friendly” derby – congratulations to the 4th team for registering a well-deserved victory and commiserations to the third team, it just wasn’t their day. But, all in all, a fantastic advert for the club.
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Peugeot 3008 is a Alder FC – raring to go real head turner By Peter Harrison
IN what has been a frustrating three months due to the weather and Christmas break the team have only played two games since November 25. Even a scheduled game on the 3G pitch was called off due to ice on the pitch! The team currently lie fourth in what has been a great inauguration to the Premier Division of the Liverpool County Premier League. In the two games played they secured 2-1 victories against Alumni and local rivals Nalgo.
The Alumni victory was hard fought having gone a goal down and had a man sent off after 30 minutes, Mick Andrews and Antony Barnes with a spectacular late effort secured the points. Nalgo playing the more fluent football in the second game, with Alder penned back a lot in their half. However, Kyle Mulby grabbed both goals to secure victory to take his tally for the season to 11 league goals. Pictured is Antony Barnes who has scored three goals to date.
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By Tim Saunders
WHEN I take delivery of the Peugeot 3008 SUV (sports utility vehicle) I have a schedule planned. It is going to Chichester, only 30 minutes from home, down the M27 and after that a more gruelling trip to Cornwall, some 240 miles away. This should give me a good idea of what this vehicle is about. Throw into the mix a trio of trouble: Harriett (6), Heidi (4) and Henry (1). My little rascals get really excited when a vehicle is delivered and when they see the 3008 their eyes light up. The burgundy finish gets a thumbs up and we all like the black roof and smattering of chrome. Looking closer the rear section reminds me of the Range Rover Evoque but there’s also a hint of the ‘70s about it with the way the panel under the glass swooshes up in a sort of curve. The chunky chrome exhausts at the rear and the black privacy glass, the large chrome grille at the front and the sizeable bonnet all help to give this mid-range SUV character. And even some drivers of more expensive Land Rovers and Range Rovers double take, I notice. Inside it is dark due to the black roof fabric and dark interior trim. This is only really emphasised if, like me, you have been driving cars with large glass roofs. There’s a comfortable driving position
and, as my son Henry makes me realise when he stands in front of it, it sits quite high up. Therefore, the driver enjoys a good view of the road ahead. All controls are close to hand and the finish of the 3008 is good although the bonnet feels a little tinny to me. Equipped with engine start/stop this function pleasingly kicks in on a regular basis when stopping at traffic lights or when stuck in endless traffic jams but more of that later. Our treks to Chichester go by without a hitch except for perhaps the reversing out of a tight parking space with a brick wall on the driver’s side. It becomes clear that there are blind spots and although the reversing camera does undoubtedly make life easier the driver still needs to proceed with extra caution when making tight manoeuvres. We set off for Cornwall at 10am on a Monday morning and it quickly becomes clear
that this is a bad decision. We have never seen so many roadworks and traffic jams. It takes three hours for us to travel the 70 miles from our home in Hampshire to Dorchester in Dorset. It is only meant to take us four hours to travel to Cornwall. So we are eventually able to stop to stretch our legs on the outskirts of Dorchester. And boy do we all need it! For the past 30 minutes little Henry has been exercising his larynx and my head is about to explode. He sits in his car seat in the middle of the rear seats and has discovered he can pull his shoes and socks off and throw them at the poor old driver… Peugeot 3008 SUV GT Line BlueHDi 120 M6 Price: £28,025 Engine: 1.6-litre Top speed: 117mph 0-60mph: 11.2secs Economy: 70mpg Watch the videos at www.testdrives.biz
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Jimmy Eves scores his first goal for South in the win at Rainhill.
South start new year on a winning note By Jim Stanway
AFTER an enforced break due to bad weather and the festive season, South Liverpool FC returned to action with their three teams all registering good wins to blow away the cobwebs. The first team had lost the leadership of Division One of the West Cheshire League due to inaction but they do have six games in hand! A sound 2-0 away win at mid-table Rainhill Town saw the team score a goal in each half through Brad Williams and Jimmy Eves, the latter’s first goal for the club since his move from Hale.
The reserves retain second place behind leaders Hale after recording a solid 2-1 away win at Rainhill Town Reserves with goals in each half from leading scorer David Mee and a spectacular free kick from Luke Partington. Five successive league wins have propelled the reserves into title contention and the club has games or points in hand on all their rivals. The youth team recently played their first match in two months and squeezed into the semi-finals of the Liverpool County FA Youth
Cup with a penalty shootout win against their closest rivals, Mossley Hill. First half goals from Curtis Elias and Tyler Cadwallader brought South back into contention, and a further equaliser from Liam Murphy kept the game all square. A crucial save by keeper Callum Styles from the first penalty kick gave the advantage to South and all five of their penalties gave the Mossley Hill keeper no chance. All four semi-finalists are from the same league so it’s another league cup tournament now!
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