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HELLO all & welcome to the September issue of South Liverpool LINK. COMPETITIONS: AND THE WINNERS ARE… What a month it has been!

We had an overwhelming response to our competitions last month so thank you to all those who entered and CONGRATULATIONS to those who won. You’ll find a full list of winners in this issue! And of course thank you to Otterspool Adventure, Calderstones Beach, Zip World, Let It Be and Prince & Princess for offering those generous prizes. We hope you have all had a successful summer and lots of fun! Go to games page for winners.

WHAT’S INSIDE We have some great stuff inside for you this month so a big thank you to all those that contributed…

■ Pap Your Pets – the ever popular competition is back in Pet LINK but who’s taken the crown this month?

■ Stephen Guy – LINK readers favourite! Stephen continues to inform and entertain with another wonderful local history article.

■ Celebrity Article – this month is the brilliant Ray Winstone – what an interesting career.

■ Life n Style with Jade Ainsworth – What’s Jade been up to this month?

AND ONE LAST THING Lastly, I want to personally say a big thank you to my readers and advertisers for your continued support. Your involvement is what this magazine is about – local people enjoying their local community.

Featuring your photos, writing about your achievements, telling your stories is what makes The LINK so successful so THANK YOU. Enjoy your month and I’ll see you all again in October!

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Life n style – with Jade Ainsworth page 30 Pet LINK – Pap your pets page 32

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Botanical Bounty

By Stephen Guy

LIVERPOOL’S first botanic garden opened in 1802 on a five-acre plot in the Myrtle Street area – a leading founder was William Roscoe.

By the time of his death in 1831 the town was encroaching on the garden and public support was declining.

It was decided to move to the present Edge Lane site, still one of the city’s most atmospheric and historic open spaces.

The son of an innkeeper, Roscoe was arguably the greatest Liverpudlian: his talents spurred cultural and social change.

A one-time resident of Allerton Hall, as well as being a prominent botanist Roscoe had many other talents.

The father of 10 was also a lawyer, poet, author, classicist, art collector, banker and politician in the campaign to abolish the slave trade.

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although opened in 1836 five years after Roscoe’s death, was very much part of his legacy.

Nestling in the park is the curator’s house or lodge (pictured, now a nursery). Designed by local architect John Cunningham in the Greek Revival style, it originally housed the garden’s curator.

He was responsible for recording and studying the collection as well as maintaining the plants.

Like a museum curator, duties included labelling, cataloguing

and exhibiting specimens. Visitors not only admired the items for their beauty but also origins and botanical background.

The lodge also contained an extensive library of reference books and archives relating to the collection – most is now sadly lost.

One story goes that the building was occupied by air raid wardens during the Second World War and the archives were burnt to keep them warm.

The garden was designed by the first curator John Shepherd and

paid for by subscription. However, it struggled financially before being bailed out by Liverpool Corporation.

The Corporation eventually took charge in 1846, giving the public full access – previously they were only let in two days a week.

Large numbers of people visited the garden – nearly 169,000 in 1850 alone. A conservatory built in 1870 was destroyed by German bombs in November 1940 and never rebuilt.

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Protests halted a planned Corporation housing estate in the 1930s.

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This month we meet Veronica Howley, Head of Litigation, at GAD LLP Solicitors.

What have you found to be most important to Clients?

Most clients involved in a dispute want to resolve it, as quickly and cost effectively as possible. The law, and the litigation process, can be complex, bewildering and frustrating for people going to court, but resolving a dispute is a practical discipline. It is my role as a professional, to guide the client through the legal issues, the litigation process, and provide them with solutions to help them settle and move on.

How do you help?

When clients approach me, they are usually looking for constructive advice to resolve a dispute that they are already locked into.

Disputes are stressful to have to deal with, however they arise.

The client needs their problem to be fixed, but in a complex case, may not be able to identify a way they can resolve their dispute themselves, or there may be some complicating factor which requires a lawyer’s assistance to get them to a satisfactory resolution.

How would you describe your approach?

I listen. It is essential that I give a client the opportunity to explain their situation, in their own words and at their own pace. Once I have a clear picture of the situation, and any background that has created the dispute, I am better placed to advise them on how the law will apply, and how we can work together to resolve the dispute. I really do enjoy this sort of challenge.

Which areas of litigation do you advise upon?

Most of the disputes that am involved with, are disputes involving substantial sums of money arising from contractual disputes, beneficial interests in land, or in the estate of someone who has died. I also deal with professional negligence claims involving those areas of law, and I regularly deal with cases where there are several separate, sometimes connected, legal issues to resolve within the same case. I have specialist expertise in the following areas: • • • • • • •

Contract/quasi contract and commercial Commercial landlord and tenant disputes Disputes about wills, administration of estates, and inheritance.

Disputes over the beneficial interests in land and property Trusts and breach of trust/breach of duty Shareholder and Partnership disputes Professional negligence claims concerning professional advice in any of those areas.

A lot of my work involves the resolution of multiple legal issues within a single case. I also regularly act in cases where the capacity, capability, or vulnerability of one of the parties is a key issue in the determination of the dispute.

Are there any time limits on claims?

Yes, and time limits can be complicated!

Each type of case has its own specific time limit and they can vary from 6 months to 12 years, and subject to a 15 year long stop period for some specific types of case. There are some limited exceptions, where there is no specific time limit to bring a claim, but they are not common, and the claim must still be brought within a reasonable period time from the circumstances giving rise to it.

To take the examples I have given, an inheritance claim may be brought before a Grant is obtained, but must usually be brought within 6 months of the date that a Grant is issued in the estate concerned – there is provision to allow this type of claim to be brought after the six months but the circumstances to allow this would have to be exceptional and it would be a mistake to delay bringing a claim in the hope that a court will allow the claim to be brought ‘out of time’. It will only do so if there was an exceptionally good reason for missing the time limit.

At the other end of the scale, a claim for the recovery of land must be brought within 12 years from the date that the right to the land accrues.

If a claim is brought outside of the limitation period allowed, then the defendant will have a full defence to a claim. If a lawyer misses a limitation date, then a negligence claim by his client is likely to follow so it is vital to get it right.

How did you become involved in dealing with disputes?

By accident! As a trainee solicitor I was fortunate to be given cases to work on that would test my problem-solving abilities, knowledge of the law, writing and negotiating skills. A lot of those cases involved a dispute that had already arisen, or which would result in a dispute if the problem was not resolved. I found that the more complex the problem, the more I enjoyed finding a way to resolve it. By the time I qualified in 2001, dispute resolution had become my specialism and I have stayed with it through 8 years in partnership at a Wirral firm before joining GAD. I could not imagine doing anything else now.

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The claimant must also prove their claim on the balance of probabilities, which means that the court will find that it is more likely than not that it prefers the claimant’s claim to the defendant’s defence. This is called the standard of proof. Again, there are very limited exceptions, such as where a claimant alleges that the defendant has done something that would amount to a civil fraud. In those cases, the standard of proof is not going to be satisfied without extremely convincing evidence of such a serious allegation, and in practice, lawyers are wary of making such claims on behalf of their clients unless the nature of the evidence cannot be explained in any other way.

Q What is your focus for 2018?

There has been a significant rise in cases involving beneficial interests in land, typically where one party buys a property but someone else, usually a former cohabitee, claims an interest in the property itself or the proceeds of sale. Such claims often arise from contributions to the purchase price, both direct and indirect, or from promises alleged to have been made to the claimant by the property owner about ownership, or future ownership, which they relied on, to their detriment. Frequently, these allegations are made in relation to property that would otherwise form part of a deceased’s estate.

These are often complex claims that are difficult to resolve and involve going back and looking at the parties’ whole course of dealings with each other, over many years, frequently many decades, trying to establish who said what to whom, would it amount to evidence to prove their claim, how may that evidence be challenged.

These are surprisingly complex claims and all of the evidence has to be organised before the claim is issued, so they involve a great deal of analysis, which is just the sort of work I like, though it does mean I spend much more time in the office than I do at home.

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The Lottery winners...

By Anton Valdemart

WILLIE and Fred were jubilant – they had scooped £5 million in the lottery using numbers based on their birthdays.

They had known each other since primary school, living on opposite sides of the road in a drab district known as The Smellies because of its close proximity of a pie factory. Now it was time to push the boat out – literally. They bought a big yacht and entertained family and friends at the marina before going for a sail to the Isle of Man. The two, like countless others, had often talked about what they’d do with the money if they were successful. Willie’s choice was the yacht while Fred’s choosing was linked – as always – to his stomach.

“I’m going to have lobster every day,” he announced.

Willie didn’t expect his friend to make his dream a reality but it started when they celebrated the

win. Top caterers prepared a cold collation of fresh fruit, canapés and lobster washed down with champagne.

Lobster was then permanently on Fred’s menu. He persuaded Willie to abandon life ashore and they moved on to the yacht permanently and their houses rented out. Fred said his contribution would be to supply the food. “We will live off the sea’s bounty,” he declared. Willie knew what this meant – lobster

morning, noon and night.

Fred, a keen fisherman since childhood, caught them himself.

The yacht – appropriately named Lottery – towed a rowing boat loaded with lobster pots. These were baited and dropped on lines to the rocky seabed where they lay among the sea urchins, occasionally examined by curious seals. The yacht hove-to off the Calf of Man and Fred eagerly collected his pots from the crystal-clear depths as puffins swooped overhead.

Willie helped him haul them aboard the yacht watched by Dolly and Daisy, the friends’ devoted dogs. A huge covered tank had been constructed in the stern. The lobsters were carefully removed from the pots and placed in the tank to keep them alive ready for cooking.

It was a year after the lottery win and Willie and Fred had got into a pleasant routine wandering around the Irish Sea. Then the

storm broke. Huge waves crashed over the yacht despite being anchored in a rocky cove.

It went on all night. The Lottery pitched one way then the next, plunging and twisting as the sea boiled. Dolly and Daisy howled in their kennels. Willie sat smoking his pipe but Fred was down below being violently sick. He would have cheerfully died if given the option. His mind was filled with fiendish giant lobsters crawling all over him, their powerful claws tearing at his innards.

Eventually the storm blew itself out and the yacht floated on a calm, glass-like sea. Fred looked wistfully into the tank.

He carefully lifted each lobster, examined it closely... then threw the crustacean over the side.

“I never want to see another lobster again,” he spluttered. n Read my next Strange Tale – I’ll Make You a Star – in the October Link.

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Local golf club fundraise for Hospice MARIE Curie have been nominated as charity of the year at Woolton Golf Club for 20182019.

The Partnership, which started back in March has seen some fantastic fundraising efforts from the club so far and there are plenty more events planned for the remainder of the year.

So far the club have raffled off the Presidents car parking space, held a Tea Party and a dinner.

Fiona Marsden, the Lady Captain and Robert Owen, the President came into the hospice to present the first donation to the charity.

Fiona Marsden, the Lady Captain at the Golf Club said “I’m aware of the fantastic job Marie Curie does and that it’s fully deserving of the support of the golf club.

“I wanted to raise funds so that they can continue with the excellent work they do in providing care for people living with a terminal illness and their families. We are lucky to have the Hospice in our local community.”

The £1170 donation that Marie Curie received from the golf club will help the charity to continue providing it’s vital services in the

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Time to try something new...

HASN’T it been a great summer!

I wonder if the fabulous weather and the chance to get out in the sunshine have made you think about how you look and feel?

Perhaps you are aware of stiffness in your joints? Maybe you would like to lose a few pounds – and keep them off? Perhaps you would like to tone your tum, tighten your upper arms or lift your bum?! Well, we are here to help! Whatever your weight, age, or fitness, Gymophobics is the place to be for any lady who wants better health, more energy and a figure to be proud of.

We are nothing like a conventional gym and you will quickly feel at ease in the relaxed and friendly environment of our award-winning Centre on the corner of Green Lane and Allerton Road.

We welcome ladies of all ages from teens to 80 plus. Just two or three half hour sessions per week is recommended to get great results – perfect for the busy lady. The unique air machines

are a joy to use and make your workout fun. Our fully trained and experienced Instructors are there to support you at every visit as an integral part of your membership.

We will work with you to ensure that you get the results you want. Each member gets a personal programme based on her age, health and fitness.

This programme is reviewed and upgraded every three weeks.

Figure improvement is high on most members’ priorities

and members shed dress sizes faster than you would ever think possible. That’s down to two things. Firstly, the Resisted Tension workout, which is so unique it has gained a trade mark, the first in the UK to have one.

Secondly, members get personalised support regarding their diet and home exercise programme to supplement their gym sessions, as Gymophobics is a gym and a slimming club all rolled into one!

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Lots of support and encouragement to attain goals whatever they are. Regular reviews to keep you on target and stop you from getting bored. The staff team are all lovely.” Amanda “My haven. I joined October 2014 and have never regretted it. Claire and her lovely team are both professional and caring. After my half hour session, I walk a little taller and am energised. Great camaraderie from the other members. Fun social outings & nice ideas to support charities in the local area.” Pat ■ To find out more, take a look at our website: www.gymophobics. co.uk/gyms/South-Liverpool Even better, come along for a free, no obligation Guest Visit.

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Celebrity article – Ray Winstone

By Tim Saunders SUCCESSFUL English film and television actor Ray Winstone is renowned for his troubled hard man roles.

Most recently he has been working on a film about the Hatton Garden robbery with Michael Caine and Jim Broadbent, due for release this year.

Aged 12, Ray joined the Repton Amateur Boxing Club. Over the next 10 years he won 80 out of 88 bouts. He was London schoolboy champion on three occasions, fighting twice for England. Boxing provided a firm grounding when tackling his acting career: “If you can get in a ring with 2,000 people watching and be smacked around by another guy, then walking onstage isn’t hard,” he told boxrec.com.

Deciding to pursue drama, Winstone enrolled at the £900 a term Corona Stage Academy in Hammersmith. Little did he anticipate that this would be the start of a career that would see him becoming the darling of ITV. He landed his first major role in What a Crazy World at the Theatre Royal, Stratford and his allegedly poor singing and dancing in this production apparently led his usually supportive father to say “Give it up, while you’re ahead”! One of his first TV appearances came in the 1976 ‘Loving Arms’ episode of

ITV’s The Sweeney starring alongside John Thaw. He played a minor part as an unnamed young thug and was credited as Raymond Winstone. His role in Scum, the 1979 crime drama about life inside a borstal pigeon holed Ray into countless further roles as a tough or

violent man. However, he does have a softer side as seen in Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence where he played a comic part. In Fanny and Elvis he played the romantic lead.

But it was his portrayal of King Henry VIII in the 2003 hit ITV series that won him a whole new audience. It took him weeks of tough physical training to get in shape: “People always think of Henry as this fat bloke, but in his younger days he was very fit,” Ray told the Radio Times. “So I was on a special diet to get my weight down.”

In 2005, he appeared opposite Suranne Jones in Vincent, the ITV drama about a team of private detectives. He provided the voice for Mr. Beaver in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Ray then appeared in Martin Scorsese’s 2006 film The Departed as Mr. French, an enforcer to Jack Nicholson’s Irish mob boss.

Five years later Ray starred in The Hot Potato, a comedy thriller about two men who come into possession of a lump of uranium.

The film, which is set in the East End of London in the 1960s, also stars Jack Huston, Colm Meaney and David Harewood as well as Ray’s eldest daughter Lois Winstone.

In 2015, Ray played the role of ex-criminal Jimmy Rose in The Trials of Jimmy Rose, a three-part drama for ITV. Married since 1979, Ray has three children.

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NHS mental health awareness tips

THE 10th September sees World Suicide Prevention, but what signs should you look out for to help yourself or someone else who could be experiencing mental health issues: n Feeling down n Stress n Anxious and panicky n Angry n Winter blues Try these six tips to help you be happier, more in control, and able to cope better with life’s ups and downs: Manage your stress levels If you have a lot of stress in your life, find ways to reduce it, such as learning a few timemanagement techniques or talking to your boss about changing your working hours.

Introduce regular exercise and time to yourself. These are positive changes. Taking control of your time in this way can effectively reduce stress. If you have feelings of anxiety along with your stress, breathing techniques can help.

Use humour and enjoy yourself Try to see the funny side of situations and you’ll often be able to cope better. Jokes have a way of making worries seem less important.

Doing things that you enjoy is also good for your emotional wellbeing. Simple activities like watching sports with a friend, having a soak in the bath, or meeting up with friends for coffee can all improve your day.

Doing something you’re good at, such as

cooking or dancing, is a good way to enjoy yourself and have a sense of achievement.

Boost your self-esteem Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself.

The best way to improve your self-esteem is to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend, in a positive but honest way.

Notice when you’re putting yourself down, such as thinking, “You’re so stupid for not getting that job”, and instead think, “Would I say that to my best friend?”. You probably wouldn’t. Tell yourself something positive instead, such as: “You’re a bright person, you’ll get the next job”.

Have a healthy lifestyle n Limit your alcohol intake – When times are hard, it’s tempting to drink alcohol because it “numbs” painful feelings. But it can exaggerate some feelings and make you feel angry or aggressive. It can also make you feel more depressed. n Choose a well-balanced diet – Making healthy choices about your diet can make you feel emotionally stronger. You’re doing something positive for yourself, which lifts your self-esteem. n Do some exercise – Even moderate exercise releases chemicals in your brain that lift your mood. It can help you sleep better, have more energy and keep your heart healthy. Choose an exercise that you enjoy. If it helps, do it with a friend or listen to music.

Adults should aim for 150 minutes a week.

n Get enough sleep – Around seven to eight hours is the average amount of sleep an adult needs for their body and mind to fully rest.

Writing a “to do” list for the next day before bed can organise your thoughts and clear your mind of any distractions. n Talk and share – Communication is important, whether it’s with a friend, family member or counsellor. Talking things through helps you to release tension, rather than keeping it inside. It helps strengthen your relationships and connect with people. n Build your resilience – Resilience is what allows you to cope with life’s ups and downs.

Making something worthwhile out of painful times helps your resilience grow. Starting a support group to help others, or making something creative out of bad experiences by, for example, writing, painting or singing, can help you express pain and get through hard times.

Do you need urgent mental health help now?

See your GP if: n you’ve been feeling depressed for more than a few weeks n your anxiety is affecting your daily life The Samaritans helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for people who want to talk in confidence. Call 116 123 (free) If you’ve had thoughts of self-harming or are feeling suicidal, contact someone you can trust immediately, such as your GP, or a friend or relative.

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A blanket approach to the giants...

AN enormous picnic blanket is going to be created by youngsters across Liverpool and Wirral to form part of October’s Giant spectacular.

Thousands of children from the two areas will become Dream Catchers as they prepare for Liverpool’s Dream which takes place from 4-7 October.

Students, ranging from the ages of three to 16, will be encouraged to think about their own dreams – what their hopes are for their own future and that of their family and friends, what do they envisage for the place they call home, and what they dream will be their legacy for future generations.

This will then inspire the design of an enormous picnic blanket which will form part of the show when it visits Princes Park and the New Brighton area. Those who have taken part in the creation will be invited to attend a picnic in October, and they may be joined

by a guest with a Giant appetite.

As well as the picnic blanket, those involved will be invited to capture their dreams by designing their own t-shirts, football shirts or pyjama tops.

These tops will be exhibited in a prime position in both Liverpool and New Brighton during the event, and will remain on display until the end of October.

What do you call a group of?

Clam: A bed of clams Cobra: A quiver of cobras Colt: A rag of colts Cow: A kine of cows (twelve cows are A flink) Coyote: A band of coyote Crane: A sedge or siege of cranes Crocodile: A float of crocodiles Crow: A murder of crows Cub: A litter of cubs Curlew: A herd of curlews

Cur: A cowardice of curs Deer: A herd of deer Dog: A pack of dogs Donkey: A herd or pace of asses Dove: A dule of doves Duck: A brace, paddling or team of ducks Elephant: A herd of elephants Seal: A pod of elephant seals Elk: A gang of elks Fly: A swarm of flies

Back to school wordsearch Can you find all the hidden words in this word search?

Words can go horizontally or vertically.

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Bespoke Support at Home Service Most of us would prefer to remain in our own homes during later life. After all, home is where the heart is.

But what if, due to illness, injury or just getting older, we needed extra help with household cleaning, getting the groceries in, or even help with personal care? What then?

Thankfully, Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton has the answer.

Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton Homecare Service has been designed according to exactly what older people have told us they have been looking for. – Can it now say ‘Rated as Good by CQC Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton Homecare Service has been designed according to exactly what older people have told us they have been looking for.

• Dietary Care • Cleaning /Household Services • Personal Care • Shopping /Messages • Befriending • Escorted trips Give us a ring for an obligation-free chat and quote on: 0151 330 5678 homecare@ageconcernliverpoolandsefton.org.uk

Beechley RDA needs your help

BEECHLEY Stables RDA is an independently funded charity.

We provide therapeutic riding to people of all ages with disabilities and other needs.

We need to recruit more volunteers in various roles. We are a dedicated team who will welcome and support you and train you in various aspects ranging from stable work and horse care, horse management and leading and sidewalking.

We also need volunteers who can assist with fundraising, ground and field management and would hope to find a talented web page designer to help develop and manage our

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Hours to suit you – even a couple of hours will make a difference. We particularly need volunteers who can help between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday but we would also welcome volunteers who are available at the weekends. DBS checks apply. n For more information, please contact Debbie Hartill, Centre Manager at Beechley Stables on 0151 724 4490, by email Beechleyrda@hotmail.com or send a message via our facebook page Beechley RDA.

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Designers have done well with this Toyota model

By Tim Saunders LONG journeys are the best way of putting a vehicle through its paces, I find. On a short jaunt seats have little chance to prove themselves and cruise control can’t usually be activated. So a trip to Bath for the futuristic Toyota CH-R should highlight strengths and weaknesses.

For looks, this compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) scores highly. It has a chunky, masculine front and an eye-catching rear. A designer’s job is increasingly tough but they’ve done well here; even if it does look similar to the rather more staid Honda HR-V from the side. Both share the hidden rear door handles that mislead the eye into thinking it’s a three-door. The children don’t like this because they can’t reach them. They seem a little flimsy, too. Keyless entry is helpful but this only works when opening the front doors.

To the driver of a 16-year-old Ford Fiesta where there are pleasingly few blindspots, the CH-R takes a bit of getting used to but thanks to the reversing camera, life is not too difficult. I’ve

booked parking on a driveway and it’s a fairly tight spot meaning that I can only park head on. If I want to reverse into the space I must reverse down the long driveway.

I’m not brave enough to do this at night but I do tackle it with success in the morning.

Nevertheless it does feel a bit cumbersome and the turning circle is larger than I would hope.

Its high ride height is enjoyable, providing a good view of the road ahead – probably most noticeably on approaching Bath itself,

travelling from the top of the hill that takes you down into the city.

Here there is a panoramic view of Georgian splendour.

My wife wants to fold the central information panel away because it annoys her. And trust me, annoying her is not a good idea.

That said the satellite navigation is easy to use and it works. But we can’t figure out how to turn the radio off to listen purely to the navigation instructions. Driver and front passenger get plenty of space but the overall dashboard

design is a bit ‘boxy’. There’s a bit too much black plastic for my liking and I’m not a great fan of the electric blue strip that runs across the dash. With its six-speed manual gearbox it is a surprise to learn that the engine is a 1.2-litre petrol unit. It seems to be quite efficient, though, travelling to Somerset and back to Hampshire on less than half a tank. Cruise control, which also monitors the distance of the car in front, braking and accelerating accordingly, aids frugality while the turbo boosts performance. Cruise is cancelled out at speeds below 25mph. When activated it is possible to change between gears without cruise control stopping.

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A NEW stage play based on the best-selling book by acclaimed Twopence To Cross The Mersey author Helen Forrester is to receive its UK premiere in Liverpool.

By The Waters Of Liverpool is being staged at the Liverpool Empire from Wednesday, 3rd October to Saturday, 13th October 2018. The play follows the smash-hit success of Forrester’s Twopence To Cross The Mersey and is being brought to audiences by the team behind both the musical and stage play versions of the award-winning true story.

At seventeen, Helen had fought and won two bitter battles with her parents; the first to educate herself, the second for the right to go out to work.

Her parents are as financially irresponsible as ever, wasting money while their children still lack adequate food and clothing.

But for Helen, things are looking up as she begins to make new friends and develop some social life outside the home.

In 1939, now aged 20 and with Britain on the brink of war, Helen has never been kissed by a man. That is until she meets a tall strong seaman, and falls in love.

By The Waters Of Liverpool has sold more than a million books. Now this is your chance to see it come to life on stage in this exciting new stage play adaptation. n WIN TICKETS to By The Waters Of Liverpool at the Liverpool Empire Theatre 3rd October.

(Please note, tickets are non-transferrable and valid on this date only). Please send your name, address and Tel. No. to:- By The Waters Of Liverpool, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or email your name, address and Tel. No. to linkaccountsmoi@yahoo. co.uk and insert By The Waters Of Liverpool in the subject box please. To reach us by 9th September 2018.

WHAT’S ON ARRIVA SCOUSE 10K Returns to Liverpool city centre on Sunday 28th October. As you can see from our front cover the city becomes a sea of colour as all participants wear colourful wigs. Nine bands add to the electric atmosphere along the route which starts on Hope St and finishes in front of the magnificent St. George’s Hall. All abilities are welcome to take part. It’s gunna be boss! Adults £20 and under 15’s £10.

Registrations are open now. For more info and to sign up visit merseyraces.co.uk COUNTRYSIDE RAMBLES The Ramblers organise Sunday coach rambles for members of the public into the countryside. There are four led walks for each trip of varying distances and ascents from six miles to 10 miles. Remaining trips this year: August: Llanberis in Snowdonia; Sept: Hayfield in Derbyshire & Staveley in Cumbria; Oct: Tarporley in Cheshire.

Details on Public Rambles website: www. publicrambles.org.uk. Or contact Ingrid Donakey for details & bookings: 07599 781378.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Come and play crown green bowls at one of the friendliest bowling clubs. All abilities

welcome learners & experts singles & couples. We are located behind The Legion on Rose Lane L18. We would welcome the opportunity to introduce you to bowling. Call Billy on 07591 166042 NEW BALLROOM Latin, Latino and Sequence Adult dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Monday nights at 8pm, The WOODLANDS Social Club, Mill Lane, WEST DERBY, L12 7JB. And on Wednesday nights at 8pm, Aigburth Peoples Hall, AIGBURTH VALE, L17 0DJ. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary. Follow us on Facebook or E-mail danceunlimitedliv@ gmail.com or telephone/text 07708783553 for more information.

DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 4th September between 2 - 4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £6.50 which includes light refreshments. Everyone welcome. No need to book just pay on the door. Further details from Peter Swensson.

0151 722 1478 LIVERPOOL ORGANIC GARDENERS Produce Show and Problem Forum.

Liverpool Organic Gardeners meet to discuss the successes and failures of this growing season on Tuesday 18th September at 7.30pm. We meet at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church (L17 1LF). All are welcome and there are no subs if it is your first visit. Come and find out how to deal with pests in bee friendly ways and gain tips and advice on home growing. www.loggroup.org.uk.

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Join us for an expert illustrated lecture ‘Galle and Lalique: Masters of Art Nouveau and Art Deco Glass’ at Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road L19 4XR at 2pm, Wednesday 19 September. Visitors pay £6 voluntary donation. Car parking and refreshments available.

FRIENDS OF SUDLEY ESTATE Together with Mossley Hill Athletic Club we are holding a Tea Dance on Wednesday October 3 at Mossley Hill Athletic Club at 2.00pm. Live Music, Afternoon Tea, Price £10. Come and celebrate 100 years since the Suffragettes and end of World War 1 and help a Local CharityBy Ticket only – Phone 0151 724 4377 or 0151 428 140 DANCE New Ballroom, Latin, Latino and Sequence Adult dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Monday nights at 8pm, The Woodlands Social Club, Mill Lane, WEST DERBY, L12 7JB. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary. Follow us on Facebook or E-mail danceunlimitedliv@gmail.com or telephone/text 07708783553 for more information.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Are proud to announce the opening of a new club to be held at: Prescot Fire station (by Tesco). On Monday 10th September 2018 at 7:30 PM. All ladies welcome to come on in and see what we are about, meet new friends and tell us what activities you would like. Free raffle on opening night. For further information please contact Pat Blair on: 0151 228 0316 NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY

National Osteoporosis Society Liverpool Support Group is holding a public meeting on Thursday 4th October at 2pm. Jill Walker and Mandy Richards, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists at the Liverpool Royal Hospital will speak on ‘The Role of Occupational Therapists:. The venue has changed and the meeting will be held in Seminar Room 2, First Floor, Education Dept. (next to the Lecture Theatre) at the Liverpool Royal Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP. There is an entrance fee of £3 for non members of the Group. Further information please call 0151-722 0726 TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane L17 1AG. Monday September 17, 7.45pm Richard Hargreaves and Robert Jones will tell us, respectively, about five Rawtenstall tram mysteries (including involvement with a Zeplin), and the Tramcar Builders of Birkenhead. Both talks delivered by imaginative speakers. £2 admission including refreshments. Non-members are always welcome.

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SHARED READING GROUP Relax, make new friends and share stories over a cuppa. We read great novels, short stories and poems aloud. Why not come along and join in, or just sit back and listen? We meet at Huyton Library on Thursday mornings, 11:15 - 12:45.

Contact info@thereader.org.uk 0151 7292200 THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Are available to perform concerts for ladies group, WI, etc. Enquiries, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080 BLUE MAGNOLIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA The Blue Mags play every Tuesday at The Rose of Mossley, Rose Lane, L18. Start time is 8.45 and entry is free. The band will also be celebrating their 50th anniversary later this year, so watch this space for details.

EXNEX SOCIAL CLUB Meeting every Thursday at The Liverpool pub, James Street, ExNex is aimed at those over 50 for friendship, fun and a great night out. Members enjoy cabaret evenings, quiz nights, dinners, theatre

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Please call 07534 157920 EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP A confidential support group for families and anyone affected by an Eating Disorder. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Millennium Centre, St Mary’s Church, West Derby from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information visit www.tedsuk.com or ring Tina on 07773 962183.

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TEA DANCE A chance to get together with other dancers and dance some sequence dances with a bit of ballroom and latin

as well. Free tea, coffee, cake & biscuits provided. Free car park. Halewood Leisure ctr, Baileys lane, Halewood. Monday 1pm to 4pm. Admission £4 each.

CHILDWALL MONDAY WOMEN’S CLUB Minerva, 8pm to 10pm each Monday.

CADWA Hall, Cranborne Wing, Bowland Ave, L16 1JP. We are a friendly group of Women enjoying a programme of speakers, craft, quizzes, discussions, days out. New members very welcome, come along and make friends. Contact Jackie 0151 737 2454 ART FOR PLEASURE Art classes at Garston Reading Room, Wellington Street, Garston on Mondays, 1pm to 3pm, and Mossley Hill Church, Rose Lane on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10am to 12.30pm.

Relaxed and informative, watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel etc. Any ability, beginners welcome. Tutor Anthea Copleston. For further information and booking, ring Anthea on 0151 427 5084, email: anthea26k@gmail.com THE PUB CLUB An informal group of diverse friends (ages 50+) who meet weekly for a chat, a drink, a laugh and something to eat if you fancy. We meet each Thursday between 6pm and 11pm at the Richmond Tavern in Church Road, Wavertree, (nr Penny Lane) but we often have ‘away-days’ to other pubs. For more information email Pubclub@talktalk.net NEVER SUNG BEFORE? Already enjoy singing? No matter what your experience, join our ‘boot camp for the voice’ and perform in a community concert at one of Liverpool’s principal venues. Listen-and-repeat training, no need to read music, any skill level (or none) welcome. Discover how singing

together improves your health, well-being and stress. Further details: merseychoir@ mail.com 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: 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.

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.

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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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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 from 7pm. 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 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 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 Continued on page 29

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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 07787606636 or wichildwall@gmail.com 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 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955.

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.

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

METALBOXONIANS Sports & Social Club

Various sized function rooms for hire Live Sport on Big Screen Call Chris or Claire on 0151 486 2811 SPEKE BLVD, SPEKE, LIVERPOOL L24 9PN 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.

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 call Liz Potter on 0151 428 5340.

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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Ready for my work routine as summer is nearly over...

HEY guys and welcome to September’s Life ‘n’ Style! Hope everyone had a lovely summer, I did but I am sooooo looking forward to the kids going back to school and getting my daily work routine back. Don’t get me wrong I love the odd lie in from time to time and even though I moan over the 6:30 wake up calls you do seem to get so much more out of your day.

Over the summer we’ve spent a lot of time going on bike rides…and yes I bought a bike!!!

Many people didn’t believe me but in-between the glitz and glamour lifestyle I do like to go on the bike tracks and venture out for the day.

Luckily enough we had the weather for it.

If you are looking for some gym or outdoor activity clothing then the Souluxe range from Matalan has so much choice. Here is a lovely little set I’ve been rocking recently. Starting with the Open Back Sports Crop Top which is priced at £10.00. This is a great base layer option in a lovely nude pink.

I teamed mine with these grey and pink Souluxe Capri Sports Leggings for £14.00 which can be worn with so many other items but I put mine with Souluxe Zip Side Sports Hoodie also for £14.00. This is the perfect throw-on and comes in a nude pink fleece and is extra comfortable for while you’re on the go! This looks nice even over a pair of jeans

I wore this for a little Saturday night dinner date but it’s one of those outfits that can be worn in the day with flats or pimped up with boots as I did of an evening.

and is part of the thicker range. All items are available in store or online at www.matalan. com Whilst I’m on the subject of keeping fit something that I have been loving this month is the non-surgical booty lift. You might have seen this on the tv programme Celebs Go Dating or TOWIE and it’s a must at the minute with the celebs. I found this procedure on Instagram @the_perfect_peach_liverpool if you want to check it out and see some pictures. It’s really good for breaking down the fat cells and helping the appearance of cellulite.

I’ve been having the front of my legs done, the backs and my bum lifted. I will do a full piece later this month on my blog so check that out where I will explain what it consists of and the costs along with a discount code for all my readers.

September is always the hardest month fashion-wise in my opinion because it’s no longer summer but nor has winter set upon us. So I try to wear outfits that don’t look too skimpy but also not too heavy at the same time either. An outfit I wore recently from one of my fav’s online/Instagram shop @ trussellas_boutique is the Gianni playsuit which is priced at £40.00.

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Lastly my other outfit, again from Trussella’s, the Lenni maxi dress which is priced at £80.00.

This comes in a few different colours and patterns. Being a pink and animal print lover I had to go for this one.

I also bought a blue patterned one for my aunty for her birthday which she absolutely loved so there is a style and colour to suit all ages. Check out their Instagram page for the full range.

That’s it from me and I will see you all next month mwah!! x

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Ditch the scales

EVERY now and again I get a message from a client, feeling distressed, because they’ve not lost any weight or they’ve put weight on.

Although they may be feeling a lot better within themselves, and they’ll list other benefits that they’ve had, they can be disheartened as they’ve not lost the weight they’d hoped.

From my experience, when a client starts a program, or maybe if you’ve started some kind of exercise program, it can be pretty easy at the start to get an initial weight loss.

If, however, a client has been doing some resistance work with me, or maybe you’ve been doing some resistance work on a program, the weight loss can be minimal or in some

LIVERPOOL PERSONAL TRAINER

Church table sale each and you are

On Saturday 15th September we will be holding a Table Sale at St Barnabas Church, Penny Lane between 1pm and 4pm. Tables cost £10

not restricted to the number you can have.

If you wish to book a table please contact David Dundas on 07761714290.

with Paul Coshott cases can go up a bit.

Therefore, it’s vital (and I say this all the time) that you take your measurements at the start of a program.

There’ll be times when your weight will fluctuate and it can start to affect your motivation towards your desired outcome.

Keeping an eye on measurements will give you a truer reading on what’s actually going on with your body shape,

while helping to keep you focussed and motivated towards your goal.

So ditch the scales!

■ Paul : www. liverpoolpersonal trainer.com To join my proven 6 week body transformation program: http:// www.coshottfitness. com/women-onlyapplication-thanks/

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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – Hi pet lovers, picking a winner just gets more difficult each

month. Thanks again for sending in pics of your gorgeous pets. This month’s winner is Cari the cat, what a great pic. Cari wins a £25 voucher. Well done! If you would like to be in with a chance of winning our Pap Your Pets competition then just email your pet’s pic and your name, address and phone no. to: linkaccountsmoi@yahoo.co.uk (Subject: Pap your Pets) to reach us by 9th September 2018. Please keep sending them in folks, we absolutely love looking through all the pics.

This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by Wrightsure Insurance Services, Tel 0151 494 0007 www.wrightsure.com

WINNER

George - ready for a hot date.

Cari – sitting like a human.

The winner... Cari the cat!

Sid the smiling salamander.

Wilson – loves to go for a run in the mornings.

These two best mates are Luna and Bella.

Rupert loves to chill out.

Oscar in his fancy dress.

Monty and his long blonde locks.

This is Archie on holiday in Wavertree from Wirral while his mum and dad are on holiday. Don’t tell them but I’m allowed a beer on holiday!

‘Elvis Pawsley’ relaxing in the Hunts Cross sun.

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Why neutering is important...

NEUTERING your pets can be really beneficial to their long term health. It is known as castration in males and speying in females.

Your dog or cat will have a general anaesthetic and be home to you the same day.

■ Male cats are less likely to roam as far and get into fights. Castration also stops strong smelling urine and spraying that entire male cats produce. We recommend this from 5-6months old.

■ Female cats are very good at getting pregnant, even when very young! For this reason we recommend speying at 6months old. They will also be protected from cancer and infections in these organs.

■ Male dogs can develop testicu-

lar and prostate problems as they age which can be very severe, including infections and cancer.

We can castrate at any age from 6 months old, but in large or giant breeds we recommend waiting until they are fully grown. If your dog is nervous, castration can make this worse so a consultation with a veterinary surgeon is recommended.

■ Female dogs are at high risk of mammary cancer (breast cancer) and life-threatening infections in the uterus (womb). Speying at 6months old (or 12-18months in large/giant breeds) will prevent these problems. It is an old wives tale that dogs need to have a litter!

The Vet Liverpool, L11 1BQ

Cat of the month – Meadow sweet Ted – this dog loves playing catch!

Dog of the month – Murray MURRAY is an 18 month old Crossbreed and he is a happy little fellow who hasn’t had the brightest start to his young life.

He’s a little over a year old but has had a few homes already, and is looking for a family who can offer him stability.

He’s a friendly lad who can be a little shy at first, but some gentle handling will make sure you are firm friends.

Murray absolutely loves toys and will play with them for hours, and loves to carry them on his

walkies too!

Murray needs a child free, adult only home. He can be quite vocal when he sees other dogs, but soon calms down, although he doesn’t like them to get too close.

His unstable life so far means he will need adopters who are willing to help him build confidence and take things slowly, including paying a few visits to him at the centre.

■ Dog Trust Merseyside Call 0300 303 0292 8am to 8pm Mon-Fri and 9am-5pm Sat and Sun www.dogstrust.org.uk

LET us introduce Golda. This lovely lady’s elderly owner was no longer able to look after her. With no other family members to care for her she was brought into the rescue.

She’s a beautiful, lady about 10 years old just wants a home to feel secure in, it’s very stressful in a rescue environment. She is microchipped and sterilised.

Can you offer her a forever home?

Please call our Rescue on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170.

With many, many thanks to The Link for their continued support of our charity in helping us to find homes for stray and abandoned animals in Merseyside.

We couldn’t manage without you. Garston Animal Rescue, a small struggling rescue, doing its best to help needy animals from bad situations.

■ Registered charity 701001. Visit us at www.facebook.com/ GarstonAnimalRescue and

www.garstonanimalrescue.com Email: info@garstonanimalrescue. com

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2. In which year did Oasis release their first album (“Definitely Maybe”)? (a) 1992 (b) 1994 (c) 1996?

3. What was the title of Coldplay’s first album, released in 2000? (a) Parachutes (b) Yellow (c) X & Y? 4. Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy and Paul Thomson are the members of which band? (a) Franz Ferdinand (b) Snow Patrol (c) Travis?

5. Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland were two members of which famous girl group? (a) Destiny’s Child (b) Martha Reeves & the Vandellas (c) The Supremes?

6. Which one of the following topped the UK singles charts in September 2001? (a) Dance the Night Away (The Mavericks) (b) Macarena (Los del Rio) (c) Mambo No.5 (Bob the Builder)?

7. Which 70s band had Top 10 hits with “Daddy Cool”, “Ma Baker” and “Painter Man”? (a) Boney M (b) Darts (c) Showaddywaddy?

8. Which member of The Jacksons (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael & Randy) was not an original member of The Jackson Five?

9. By what name is Shawn Corey Carter (born US 1969) better known? (a) Jay-Z (b) P Diddy (c) Snoop Dogg?

10. By what name was legendary singer Nathaniel Adams Coles (b.1919, d.1965) better known?

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1. Billy Paul 2. 1994 3. Parachutes 4. Franz Ferdinand 5. Destiny’s Child 6. Mambo No.5 7. Boney M 8. Randy 9. Jay-Z 10. Nat King Cole

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AFTER a difficult close season in which South Liverpool FC lost many of their West Cheshire League first division winners squad, South start the new season with confidence after an influx of younger players hungry to retain the league championship.

Having scheduled a very tough pre-season friendly programme involving five games against clubs from higher up the pyramid, the new look first team squad have acquitted themselves superbly with three draws, one win and only one defeat. In the opening game against Cymru Alliance highflyers Holywell Town, the match could have gone either way but ended goalless with South having two excellent chances to win the game in the dying seconds.

The second match against Litherland Remyca, recently promoted to the first division of the North West Counties League, was a goal-fest in which South held the lead until the final seconds. Goals from captain Cameron Dalton and two from

the returning Sharif Yusuf saw an entertaining game end 3-3.

Against North West Counties League second division outfit Ashton Town, another 3-3 draw ensued with two goals from the fleet-footed Sharif Yusuf although a 3-1 interval lead was thrown away in the second half.

Against newly promoted Vauxhall Motors, South produced a battling performance and 2

General knowledge

1. In Greek mythology, which creature was partman/part-horse? (a) centaur (b) manticore (c) minotaur?

2. On which part of the body would a toque be worn? (a) the feet (b) the hands (c) the head?

3. Who co-starred with Meryl Streep in the 1981 film The French Lieutenant’s Woman? (a) Nigel Havers (b) Jeremy Irons (c) Robert Powell?

4. Who wrote the famous poem The Lady of Shallot? (a) Keats (b) Tennyson (c) Wordsworth?

5. Freetown is the capital of which African country? (a) Ivory Coast (b) Liberia (c) Sierra Leone?

6. Which famous ship, sailing from New York to Liverpool, sank on 7 May 1915? (a) Lusitania (b) Mauretania (c) Titanic?

7. How many millimetres are there in a kilometre? (a) 100,000 (b) 1,000,000 (c) 10,000,000?

8. Which one of the following cities is the most southerly? (a) Buenos Aires, Argentine (b) Capetown, South Africa (c) Sydney, Australia?

9. ‘Liverpool FC’ play in the Premier Division of which country? (a) Argentine (b) Brazil (c) Uruguay?

10. ‘Everton FC’ play in the Premier Division of which country? (a) Chile (b) Paraguay (c) Peru?

goals from Carl Hill and Paul Lundon saw South hold a 2-0 lead until the last few minutes when the Motormen pulled one goal back. Despite hitting the post and crossbar South were beaten 2-0 by a powerful Bootle FC outfit, front runners for the North West Counties First Division title, but turned in an impressive performance.

The final pre-season friendly saw

the team brush aside Liverpool Count Premier League team South Sefton Borough 5-2 with 2 goals on his debut for Danny Bulayima, 2 for Danny Ventre and one for Scott Corner.

The reserves have played fewer friendlies but look in fine fettle.

After a 3-0 defeat to Vauxhall Motors Reserves, the team have found their scoring boots with a 9-0 demolition of Helsby and a 4-1 win over Liverpool County Premier League Premier Division team, AFC Liverpool Reserves, with 2 goals by Neil Roach and Bobby Murphy and a double from Graeme Long, coming on as substitute for his first appearance for the club.

The club will be moving to the new complex on Jericho Lane but completion of the facility has been put back to the end of October. n The club’s ladies team are looking for a manager/coach and anyone interested can contact club secretary Jim Stanway on 07566 248126 or email: stanway. jim@mail.com

Pre-Season Hots Up

By Jen Ratcliffe

THE rest of Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club’s teams are following the W1s example and getting their pre-season underway as the first whistle of our 2018/19 campaign creeps ever closer.

We’ve been delighted to see an increasing number of W2s players attending fitness sessions as this helps to bolster the elite squad’s overall strength and conditioning.

We also know from past experience that those who train together stay together!

The M2s and 3s are attacking their preseason training with aplomb as they prepare for a tough season ahead in their new leagues after both secured promotion. The W3s and 4s are rumoured to be entering the Tier 3 England Hockey knockout competition next year so they’ll also be keen to start working on their gameplay.

The club is looking forward to the return of the Bill Chambers Trophy tournament that takes place near the end of August. This year has a theme of ‘World Cup’ which ties in with the Vitality Women’s World Cup taking place in London.

Despite footballing heartbreak earlier in the summer, the country has another

chance at World Cup glory as a young England squad fixates their attention on winning a medal for the 4th time in 3 years.

Getting into the spirit of things will mean each team will dress in the theme of a country taking part in the Women’s World Cup. Themes could include England, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, USA, Argentina, Australia and India amongst others.

The day is a fantastic mix of quality hockey and socialising. The club will be running a small bar to keep players refreshed and lunch will be included in the entry fee.

Afterwards the club will head to our new social home, Aigburth People’s Hall, for a BBQ and the trophy presentation.

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