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Local solicitors relaunch office GREGORY Abrams Davidson Solicitors marked the relaunch of their South Liverpool Penny Lane office with an evening soiree entitled “Pizza, Prosecco and Penny Lane”.

Clients, contacts and members of staff attended the event at TriBeCa on Smithdown Road.

Piano and vocals were provided by wonderful local musician,

Victoria Sharpe who took requests on the evening. “ The evening was an opportunity to get together with the local business community and re-launch our Penny Lane office, where the law firm has been in situ for 35 years,” said Gregory Abrams, executive chairman at GAD. “It seemed a fitting time to

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Gregory, who plays the piano, was encouraged by Victoria Sharpe to play for the guests.

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Contents – July/August 3. Solicitors’ launch 5. Stephen Guy’s history article 7. Locate Lilly LINK 10. Strange Tale – Anton Valdemart 13. Outdoor Living 14. Visit Malaga 18. Ladies Fashion 21. Life n Style – Jade Ainsworth

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Changing times COMMUNITIES adapt as new circumstances create an inevitable need for change, from people’s everyday lives to outside influences such as economics and politics.

Changing times are reflected in our surroundings.

I have always taken great pleasure in discovering the age of buildings and other structures and their histories.

Walking or cycling are among the best ways to come across and get to know localities.

Familiar places often have obscure or unknown aspects and qualities.

A chance remark or reading something can trigger new insights into a well-known place.

A wealth of information chronicles the passage of time – from old books, pamphlets, newspapers and maps to letters and all types of official documents.

The Victorians were obsessive about recording all manner of facts and statistics. For example, their street directories held

astonishing levels of quicklyaccessible information.

At the flip of a page, in a matter of seconds, the inquirer could locate any individual or business in Liverpool.

The first Liverpool street directory was published in 1766, compiled by local bookseller John Gore, when the port had a population of about 30,000 living in 6,000 houses.

Street directories printed over the next 200 years became

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increasingly sophisticated.

From the basic listings in Gore’s first slim volume, the directories grew in size as the Liverpool prospered and the population grew.

Kelly’s Directories, founded by a former Post Office official, started in London but eventually covered the rest of the country including Merseyside. By 1898 more than 70 Kelly’s Directories covered England.

Staff of 800 included 150

agents ensuring that directories were updated every year. In a typical directory, at least one name in five or six needed some alteration annually.

The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle (pictured) in Lance Lane, Wavertree, is seen on a 1920 postcard sent by a guest.

Before becoming a convent in 1911, this grand house was called The Elms.

Street directories for that year reveal neighbours including the Misses Henrietta and Helen Shaw who ran a ladies’ school and iron founder John Guy (no relation).

The previous occupant of The Elms was Joseph Boumphrey, a gentleman of independent means, who moved in with his wife Jane in 1875.

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The Perils of Dying at the Wrong Time of the Day! It is usually never a good time to die, but did you know that the exact time of day of your death could have major consequences for who inherits your estate? This is a genuine and very real problem for [married] couples who jointly own property and die in a common accident.

The operation of Property Laws of Succession in relation to joint assets, combined with a ‘rule’ to determine who is deemed to die first in an accident, creates unexpected results and has devastating financial consequences when couples die either Intestate (without a Will) or with poorly drafted wills that each have different beneficiaries.

2. Emergency services arrive on the scene and W is pronounced dead at the scene, but the H is still alive and is air-ambulanced to Aintree A&E, but sadly dies 24 hours later due to the severity of his injuries. As the house is owned as Joint Tenants, it automatically passes to the survivor which is now the H. Distribution is therefore H’s £25K ISA and the £275K house passes to the charity (as his bequest of residue to W fails as she does not survive him by 28 days). On the other hand, the W now only owns her £25K ISA that passes to her nephews and nieces.

A common example will show the various permutations that can so easily occur.

Husband (H – aged 66) and Wife (W – aged 65) have no children and die in a motorway crash.

H has no surviving parents, but a brother he has not seen or spoken to for 25 years. The W has a sister. They own their home (worth £275,000) and very modest savings of £25K each in ISA’s. The house is held as ‘Joint Tenants’ at the Land Registry. They have made homemade wills leaving everything to each other provided the other survives by 28 days. They have each provided for a final distribution if they are the survivor. H has requested all his wealth goes to the Donkey Sanctuary. The W has named her nephews and nieces, as their mother (W’s sister) has dementia and lives in a care home.

3. Finally, turning up at the scene, emergency services declare the H dead and it is the W who is rushed to A&E to sadly die the following day due to injuries. We have the same outcome as example 1 above – the house is inherited by the W and passes solely to her nephews and nieces.

What happens if the ‘motorway pile up’ scenario happens and both die on the M62?

Three possibilities (and two outcomes) exist: 1. Emergency services arrive and both H & W are pronounced dead at the scene. As the order of deaths cannot be determined, the law assumes that the eldest died first.

As the house is owned as Joint Tenants, it automatically passes to the ‘survivor’ a spilt second before death of the first and in this case accordingly, the house is technically inherited by the W under Property Rules.

Distribution sees H’s £25K ISA pass to the charity (as his bequest of residue to W fails as she does not survive him by 28 days). On the other hand, the W passes £300K to her nephews and nieces, being both her £25K ISA and the entire value of the house which she is deemed to inherit under Property Rules (again she passes nothing to H because of the 28 day survivorship period)

Neither H nor W will have contemplated these outcomes.

Would the position be any different if H and W had not made wills? The situation would be even more disastrous! If the only change of circumstances is the lack of wills, the scenarios now produce the following distributions: 1. Both H & W dead and order unclear. W is assumed to inherit house under Property Rules and her £300K passes to her sister under the intestacy rules, to be used to pay her care home fees with the nephews and nieces seeing nothing. H’s £25K goes to his brother.

2. W dead at scene and H dies following day.

H passes £300K to his estranged brother and W passes £25K effectively to the care home!

scenarios, each will see £162,500 pass to their nominated beneficiaries under their will b. Change the ultimate beneficiaries under the wills from each party only dealing with their own family, to a combined distribution within each will – i.e H & W each state that their final distribution will be 50% to the Charity and 50% to the nephews and nieces. By each will being a ‘mirror’ of the other, the order of deaths becomes academic c. Combine both of the above solutions – a belt and braces approach that also provides effective tax and care home planning.

The observant reader of this article will have noticed a major ‘flaw’ in the wills H & W have written. No accident occurs and one party dies of natural causes and their spouse inherits everything. Straight forward and entirely in accordance with their wishes. However, when the survivor dies a decade later, the combined wealth is passing solely to one side of the family. Had both contemplated £325K only passing in accordance with the wishes of the survivor to the exclusion of the wishes of the first to die? We are again in the territory of ‘chance’ with the role of the dice determining who will eventually inherit.

Ask yourself whether your will is water-tight or does it have spurious outcomes based upon orders of death over which you have no control? If so you need your wills professionally examined to remove these anomalies. Don’t tell your beneficiaries that they are well provided for so long as you die at the right time of day!

3. H dead at scene and W dies following day.

Same outcome as 1 above Three solutions exists: a. Change the legal ownership of the house from a Joint Tenancy to a Tenancy in Common. This technical change effects inheritance outcomes and has no bearing upon day to day ownership and your ability to sell or mortgage your home. Both H and W will then be deemed to own a 50% share of the proceeds of sale. As such the ‘share’ of the property will be treated exactly like the cash ISA’s and regardless of the above

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Bouncing Ben – THE grim winter landscape was enough to make anyone feel gloomy – bare trees, rainsoaked ground and not even a cold wind to liven things up.

Ben Box fitted the mood perfectly – he was the most laid-back pupil at St Bertha’s Academy. He had perfected lethargy into a fine art.

Nothing seemed to move him. From his expressionless face to his rarely-moving feet he was a picture no artist could paint.

Staff had given up trying to motivate Ben long ago.

This was chiefly because he attended classes on time and worked slowly but well.

But there was no vital spark, no youthful zest that came naturally to every other boy of his age.

Mr Box summed it up after he was summoned to see the head, concerned at the boy’s apparent lack of spirit.

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“It is one reason we run the most successful undertaker’s in Liverpool and possibly in the North West. Ben has our natural sense of decorum.”

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Paper bags burst under Ben’s nose produced nothing more than a twitch of the eyebrow.

Itching powder provoked little more than a puzzled look.

He was impervious to stink bombs.

Sometimes the boys got into scrapes with scallies who roughly mocked St Bertha’s uniform of top hat and tails for the older boys.

A stone knocked off Toadie Frogg’s topper as they walked over the recreation ground one afternoon.

Three scruffy lads stood laughing. Ben became almost animated, walking over steadily and skilfully pulling their legs from under them.

All ran off.

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“Fire!” shouted Brush the caretaker one frosty morning.

He had seen smoke billowing from under the eaves. Fortunately, all the boys were dressed ready for church - except Ben. Predictably he was always last to be ready.

He was putting on his shoes as the others filed past him.

Suddenly smoke was swirling out of the dormitory windows.

Frantic efforts to get inside were thwarted by heat and smoke.

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A large tarpaulin was stretched out. Ben did not need any encouragement and shot out of the window like a cork from a bottle. No-one had seen him move so quickly.

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Ben landed almost elegantly in the middle of the sheet, his top had still in place.

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“I’ve never seen such a bouncing boy,” said the head’s wife. “Once he hardly moved but now he’s everywhere, always on the go.” n Read my Strange Tale in the next Link: The Man at the Window.

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67 minutes of kindness – a tribute to Nelson Mandela NELSON Mandela’s daughter is calling on the people of Liverpool to mark next month’s Mandela Day by spending 67 minutes improving the lives of others.

Supported by Liverpool City Council, the My67 campaign has been established by charity Mandela8 in partnership with Dr Makaziwe ‘Maki’.

It aims to mark the 67 years Nelson Mandela fought for social justice by encouraging people to give up 67 minutes of their time to help others.

Mandela Day takes place on Thursday 18 July – Nelson Mandela’s birthday – and anyone wishing to be part of the uplifting initiative is being asked to carry out their good deed either on the day itself, or anytime that week.

Dr Maki said: “I am very happy to learn that Mandela8 will be celebrating by doing acts of kindness and goodness with the Liverpool community – it is very

exciting. My father said what matters in life is not that you have lived your life, but that you have made a difference in the lives of other people.

“This is about showing love and compassion to your neighbours.”

The call-out has the backing of legendary American singer and member of the Jacksons, Jermaine Jackson, who has already pledged

to give up 67 minutes of his time.

My67 was piloted in 2018 and was initially aimed at youngsters across the city.

As part of the scheme, 170 schools received Nelson Mandela’s autobiography The Long Walk to Freedom and school pupils took part in litter picks, art projects, gardening and raised money for local charities with football fundraisers and bake sales.

This year, everyone across the city, and the North West, is being urged to take part, with suggested activities including: n Get involved in a community planting project. n If you grow your own fruit and vegetables, gift them to family and friends. n Get to know a neighbour, if they’re elderly, offer to mow the lawn of do odd-jobs around their house. n Arrange a community skip with

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There are more than 60 suggested ideas for how to get involved on the official website – www.mandela8. org.uk/my-67. Organisers are encouraging everyone who takes part to promote their acts of kindness on social media using #mandela8my67minutes or #my67minutes.

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summer, here are five things you can do to make the most of your time there.

Our top five: 1. Alcazaba - Definitely one for history fans, this ancient Moorish citadel was built in the 11th Century and is the best-preserved citadel in Spain.

Complete with beautiful gardens, elaborate fountains and remnants of a Roman theatre dating back to the 1st Century BC. 2. Catedral de la Encarnacion de Malaga – This stunning Roman Catholic cathedral was built somewhere between the 16th and 18th Century and is located in the heart of the city. There’s a lovely café in front of it with plenty of outdoors seats. Grab a

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Did you know? One of the cathedral’s two towers remains unfinished, resulting in the nickname “La Manquita” meaning “The One-Armed Lady”.

3. Mercado Central de Atarazanas – Malaga’s colourful food market is a must-see for an instant taste of local life, tastes, people and attitudes. The lively market is a mix of stalls, bars and restaurants.

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Did you know? The museum is only 200 metres away from the house where Picasso was born, in the Plaza de la Merced. This beautiful ‘plaza’ (square to you and me) is worth a visit in its own right and also home to some great tapas bars for a quick pit stop.

5. Calle Larios – Attention shopaholics! Strictly pedestrians only, this shopping street is more than just a shopper’s paradise - it’s the place in Malaga to promenade and be seen. Make sure you pay it a visit during special celebrations, such as Christmas or Easter, when

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Supported intern awarded VIP experience at Olly Murs concert SUPPORTED Internship student, Kelsey, enjoyed an exclusive night at the Manchester Arena last recently after becoming the lucky winner of two Olly Murs tickets.

The tickets, kindly donated to Knowsley Council from Knowsley Chamber and Leonard Curtis as part of the Knowsley Better Together Initiative, granted Kelsey and her Mum a VIP experience in one the arena’s private hospitality boxes.

Kelsey, who is an avid Olly Murs fan, was nominated to receive the tickets by her mentor Owen, for the outstanding progress she has made throughout her time on the programme, leading to Kelsey securing permanent paid employment.

Kelsey was one of 12 young learners with additional needs studying the Supported Internship Programme, which launched in September 2016.

The programme, facilitated by Knowsley Community College in conjunction with Knowsley Council, aims to help young people, aged 16-25, with additional needs, who are seeking the skills, experience and confidence to enter employment but require some extra support.

Kelsey receiving the tickets from her mentor, Owen.

As part of the programme, interns work on developing their independence, confidence, communication and employability skills as well as gaining invaluable work experience over the academic year.

When Kelsey first started the programme, working as an intern within the Business Support Team at Knowsley Council, she found it hard to adapt to change but was determined to improve her confidence and communication skills, speak to new people and

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Speaking about her role, Kelsey said, “I love my job in business support. I used to be shy but I am much more confident now. I have made many friends and talk to lots of staff when I deliver their post. I love getting up and going to work every day - it’s great being part of the team.”

In her role Kelsey was originally responsible for the collection and franking of the outgoing post, her daily tasks now include the updating of the post spreadsheet, and preparing paperbased information into batches ready to be digitised.

Owen said, “Kelsey progressed her way through the internship with great determination.

“She gained valuable transferable skills and confidence in her own ability. She massively improved her personal and social skills. I couldn’t think of anyone more fitting to be awarded the tickets.”

After completing a full year of her internship and impressing Knowsley Council with her hard work and determination, Kelsey has since secured a permanent, paid position with them.

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Make your garden look a bit more glam this year HEY guys and welcome to July/August Life ‘n’ Style.

So I’ve been a bit obsessed with the garden lately. It’s been a year since I moved into my house so I decided it was time to make it look a bit more glam for the summer.

After endless trips to B&Q, Dunelm and Taskers and many nights surfing the internet I finally made some decisions! The bottom of the garden didn’t have the best grass so I went for a bit of decking.

A table and chairs and a couple of sun loungers with a nice carousel. I’m a big lover or grey at the moment so spent a lot of time researching the perfect colour…I didn’t realise how many different shades there are out there!

Bluey tones, pinky tones and ones with not much depth. I put a picture up on my story on Instagram when I had finally painted (and yes I am good at DIY believe it or not and I did paint it myself!).

I had so many people message asking what colours I used so I thought I’d share it with all you guys too. I used Cuprinol Anti Slip Decking Stain in Silver Birch for the decking and I used Cuprinol Ducks Back Shed and Fence Paint in Silver Copse for the fence.

For the outside dining I went for the Vancouver 5 Piece Set from www.very. co.uk for £289.99 (was £329.99). I wanted something that was nice to look at but also felt nice as I tested so many out.

The four chairs fit nicely underneath the table and the cushions are really really comfortable.

The table to chair ratio is also good which I am quite fussy about. It was also easy to put together and took me about 20 minutes.

I also went for the Coral Bay Multi Function

Sun Lounger Set for £479.99 (was £599.99).

I thought this was a bit heavy in the price department but I bought my mum the same set last year. It’s well worth the money and you’ve got it for a few more summers to come so it’s worth the little investment.

I’m off to Palma in Majorca this week and Bodrum in Turkey the following week so have had my eye out for some really nice bikinis and costumes..

The fab designer Julien McDonald has just designed some gorgeous pieces for Matalan but they aren’t all available to buy until end of June/early July. if you check out my social media I will be uploading them as and when they become available.

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Riding means a great deal to our disabled users, in many cases it is their only recreational activity and is recognised for its therapeutic value.

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CALDERSTONES Beach returns entertainment, discos, tribute character appearances, magic to Calderstones Park for a fifth year on 13th July with some fab shows and more. Neil Pont’s Calderstones Beach, Calderstone’s brand-new rides.

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Six summer family movies to get excited about in 2019 ...

WITH the long-awaited ‘Toy Story 4’ already kicking off the summer’s big releases, we preview the most exciting family films hitting cinema screens in the next few weeks.

Term time is nearly up and the summer holidays will soon be upon us and as parents (or supportive grandparents and generous aunts and uncles!) start to feel the heat of keeping the kids entertained through the holiday period, fear not as your local cinema is on-hand to save you from an afternoon of tantrums and tears... and possibly even provide you with some valuable cinema shut-eye (we’ve all done it).

So to help best prepare you, here at The Link we’ve put together a preview of the best summer releases of 2019.

The Queen’s Corgi Release date: 5th July Arguably the most underappreciated – and hands down the cutest – members of the Royal Family finally get the platform they deserve in this charming animation with a huge British cast.

Dame Julie Walters will take the helm as the Queen, while Jack Whitehall will voice her pet dog Rex and they’ll be supported by the likes of Matt Lucas, Ray Winstone and Sheridan Smith.

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The Lion King Release date: 19th July 25 years after we first learnt the meaning of “hakuna matata”, Walt Disney bring back one of their

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all-time biggest hits, with director Jon Favreau taking the hot seat after the huge success of another of their major classics The Jungle Book.

Stunning animation and a fantastic voice cast, which includes Beyoncé Knowles as Nala, Donald Glover is Simba and bringing back the booming voice of James Earl Jones as Simba’s father, prepare to see your kids experience all of the same emotions you felt when you saw the original for the first time.

Not to mention some priceless flatulence-based humour.

Angry Birds 2 Release Date: 2nd August If you were pleasantly surprised to find that a popular mobile phone game that lets you catapult a peeved-off bird into a green pig could be stretched into a 90-minute film, then you’ll be very excited to hear that they are back for more this summer, only this time the two mortal enemies are forced to side together when a new threat in the form of a mysterious purple arctic-dwelling bird comes into the picture.

Playmobil: The Movie Release date: 9th August Fresh off the success of the LEGO

Movie franchise, comes a step up to the big screen for another huge toy from your childhood.

Playmobil has continued to be a kids’ favourite for more than 45 years and this live-action/ animation hybrid looks set to continue that trend.

The movie follows a pair of siblings as they are magically drawn into the Playmobil world, and features American singer/ song-writers Meghan Trainor and Adam Lambert, as well as Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe amongst the cast.

Dora & The Lost City of Gold Release date: 16th August One for the slightly older kids, this action-packed movie follows a teenage girl – in the mould of a young Lara Croft – as she tries to rescue her parents, who have got themselves into a spot of bother whilst exploring the depths of the jungle.

Based on the hit Nickelodeon kids’ show that followed a much more childish version of “Dora The Explorer”, this live-action, adventure-filled movie looks set to be a fun option later this summer.

Uglydolls Release date: 16th August For those of you mature enough to remember the ITV classic kid’s show Raggy Dolls (now there’s a theme tune to get stuck in your head for days), Uglydolls hits a familiar tone but also combines that with some talented voice performances by Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, and Janelle Monae.

They may well be “ugly,” but with that much singing talent involved, they’re bound to sound pretty great.

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Brazilica Festival returns this July THE sound of samba will be heard across Liverpool this summer as one of the city’s cultural highlight events, Brazilica Festival, returns for its 12th year this July.

2019’s offering from Liverpool Carnival Company will feature a packed programme taking over Liverpool’s city streets from July 12-14.

A variety of fringe events including club nights, live music, film programme, workshops and the Carnival Queen competition all form part of this year’s festival.

New for 2019 will see the addition of a Carnival King who, along with this year’s crowned Carnival Queen, will lead the sensational night-time parade on Saturday 13 July.

Remaining the highlight of the festival the vibrant and colourful parade, featuring 16 samba bands from across the UK and Europe, will make its way

through the city.

Previous years have seen the Brazilica parade attract in excess of 35,000 people, with crowds lining the streets along the route as it made its way from Abercrombie Square through the city centre streets.

Maeve Morris of Liverpool Carnival Company said: “We are excited to bring Brazilica back for another fabulous year! As ever expect a spectacular array of colour, music and dance as we celebrate the very best of Brazilian culture.

“There will be lots going on at this year’s festival with a full programme of events including the brand-new addition of a Carnival King who will accompany our beautiful Carnival Queen in leading this year’s parade. We will be announcing the full details over the coming weeks, so get ready to samba Liverpool!”

Photo of the Month from an SLPS member John Taylor.

‘The picturesque Kilchurn Castle is a ruined structure at the north eastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The landscape is beautiful all year round so a must for anyone’s next visit up north.’

SLPS exhibition 2019 LIVERPOOL Anglican Cathedral.

Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Admission free.

Tel/Text Irene 07702 028932 or email publicity@slps.co.uk A great opportunity to view members’ prints and projected images which were submitted to the SLPS Annual Competition.

Come and see if you agree with the judges’ choices!

WHAT’S ON

THE COBDEN Quarry Street Woolton Quiz Night Mon & Tue 9.30pm start - Cash Prizes LIVE SPORT • REAL ALE LIVE MUSIC

JULY - SATURDAYS at 8.30pm 6th MIGUEL 13th RICHIE VALADEZ 20th ELLIOTT 27th MARTY LYNCH

JULY - SUNDAYS at 6.30pm

7th ROAD HOG 14th THE AMPS 21st POSTCODE ENVY 28th THE BOX

AUGUST - SATURDAYS at 8.30pm 3rd ALL OR NOTHING 10th PAPER JAM 17th WILLOW 24th K D TAGGART 31st TBA

AUGUST - SUNDAYS at 6.30pm 4th RED ROCK 11th THE ASTEROIDS 18th TBA 25TH MIDLIFE CRISIS

May/June LIVERPOOL EXCHANGE ROTARY CLUB Liverpool Exchange Rotary Club is a lively and energetic club that meets every Thursday at lunchtime in the smart surroundings of the Athenaeum in Liverpool’s city centre. The club is always looking for new members and if you enjoy good company, social activities and the opportunity to serve others in the traditions of Rotary International, phone Angela on 0777196 07940 or Alan on 078266 11065 or Google our club name for further details.

SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION 2019 Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.

Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Admission Free. Tel/Text Irene 07702 028932 email. publicity@slps. co.uk A great opportunity to view members’ prints and projected images which were submitted to the SLPS Annual Competition.

Are you a beginner or more experienced? Thinking of joining

a camera club? Pop along to the exhibition at 3pm on Saturday 27th July or 3pm Sat 3rd August for a chat. New members welcome throughout the year. Further information and contact details on our website www.slps.co.uk GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday July 11th 2019 at 7.30pm. Derek Morgan from Morecambe will give a demonstration entitled “Fierce Creatures”. Meetings are held in St Anthony of Padua Church Hall, Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £7.

TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Meetings will resume at Greenbank Sports Academy on Monday 16th September 7.35 for 8pm. Details in next issue. In the meantime, enjoy the summer.

DIXIELAND CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd July between 2-4 pm. The concerts are now free. Refreshments available.

Come along and have a dance or

Are you a beginner or more experienced?

Thinking of joining a camera club? Pop along to the exhibition at 3pm on Saturday July 27 or 3pm on Saturday August 3 for a chat.

New members are welcome throughout the year.

Further information and contact details on our website www.slps. co.uk

Advertise your events in our What’s On section – max 50 words – by emailing liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk just listen. Please note there is no concert in August. Further details from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478.

THE MERSEYSIDE WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION Will be holding an exhibition of wood turned items at the Coach House Gallery in Calderstones Park. Starting on Mon. 5th August to Sun. 11th August both dates inclusive. Opening times.

10am to 4pm. Entrance is free.

SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meet Thursdays 8 – 10 pm at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD. We welcome all who have an interest in photography from complete beginners to the more experienced. Just turn up at 7.45 or get in touch to say that you’re coming. Check out our website www.slps.co.uk for what’s on.

Guest speakers – competitions – members’ presentations – tutorials – occasional field trips.

Contact Tim Evans 0151 475 0345 / email membership@slps. co.uk

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PLACE OF WELCOME At hub361 (Aigburth Methodist Church): starting 7 May, Tuesdays 11.30 am to 2pm. All welcome to connect, belong and contribute.

Friendly faces, free refreshments and chat! 361 Aigburth Road, L17 0BP. Contact us at www.hub361. weebly.com, or 07778054369 LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY ARTS Art class for all, from beginners to the more skilled. Friendly, welcoming group with very experienced teacher. Most materials provided. 9.45am to 2.45pm every Thursday, Ullet Road Church, L17 2AA, corner of York Avenue. £8 per day (first class free trial) COME AND SING (S.A.T. OR B).

AT THE CANTATA CHOIR Based in the Metropolitan Cathedral. We rehearse on Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30, and sing a mixture of music, sacred; modern; some a little challenging; in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

You do not need to be religious to join us. Website: cathedral concerts.org.uk PENNY LANE JAZZ WORKSHOP Meets Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm, Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive, L18 1LF. £10. Led

by Liverpool- based saxophonist, Frank Griffith. All instruments and vocalists welcome. Reading music not required as emphasis is on improvisation. See www.facebook/ frankgriffithjazz or email frank@ frankgriffith.co.uk 07976 313224.

LCRA WALKING GROUP TA Liverpool-based group who organise regular Sunday coach

rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com 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 ODJ. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary.

Follow us on Facebook or email danceunlimitedliv@ gmail.com or telephone/ text 07708 783553 for more information.

LEE SIEMASZKO INDOOR FAT LOSS BOOTCAMP Every Mon and Wed 7pm.

Monday’s – Belvedere Community Centre, 89-91 Miles Street, L8 4PX. (Dingle) Wednesdays – Training Station 2, Alfred Steet, L15 2JJ (Wavertree). Pay monthly, £18 for 4 sessions (pay £5 a session for any extra), £32 for 8 sessions. Call 07825 260 680 or add @leesiemaszko on social media.

OLIVE BANK COMMUNITY CLUB If you are interested in bowls, snooker, pool, art classes, Saturday live entertainment or simply somewhere to enjoy a

TANDO ORI RESTAURAN T Authentic Indian Cuisine Fully Licensed & Air Conditioned

Open every day including Bank Holidays Sun to Thurs. 4.30-11.30pm Fri & Sat. 4.30pm to 12 midnight 30% discount on take-away from the eat-in menu

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286-288 Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 9PW

www.liverpoollink.co.uk social drink, give us a try. Olive Bank Community Club, Long Lane, Off Mill Lane, Wavertree, L15 8LT. For further information phone Arthur on 07711 145770.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES Men and women welcome for an enjoyable/active evening with a cuppa Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.50 pm £4. Oakvale United Reform Church Hall, Edge Lane/ Broad Green Road L13 4AD. Contact; Rosemary 0151 281 0317 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Liverpool Branch. http://www. rscds-liverpool.org.uk IT AND EMPLOYABILITY COURSE Free IT course for unemployed over 30s. Learn how to use email, social media and get help with job search, etc. Qualification available. Running Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Kensington Community Learning Centre L7 2RG. Ring Roz: 07402582442 to find out more.

LUNCHEON CLUB Reading Room, Wellington Street, Garston, L19 2LX. Open Tuesday and Friday at 11.45 am for a three course lunch, Tea and Coffee for £2.70 and Thursday at 11.45 for Soup, Sandwiches, Cake and Tea and Coffee. Also Craft, Art, Cross Stitch Classes and Friday Afternoon Social Club with Bingo.

Play your Cards Right, Quiz and Days Out. THE INKLINGS Are a friendly writers group, who would welcome new members. We meet weekly at The Blackie, Great George Street, on Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm. Come and share your poems, stories, articles, etc, and get helpful feedback.Or just listen!

THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Are available to perform concerts for ladies group, WI, etc.

Enquiries, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080.

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 trips, dancing, and much more. Open to guests, so come and find out what ExNex is about and how much fun we have.

Please call 07534 157920.

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 on 0151 737 2454.

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.

TIME 2 SIGN Children and parents learn British Sign Language (BSL) while singing.

Signing and having fun. Classes held in Liverpool on Tuesdays and Fridays. Contact Christine Manley via time2sign.co.uk (website) or 07912 107826 for information, venues, pricing and times.

LIVERPOOL QUIZ LEAGUE Come and join the oldest Quiz League in the country. It’s our 60th anniversary and if you love quizzing, let us know. Individuals/ teams of all abilities are welcome to join. We can arrange a friendly over the summer to show you the format. Contact James on 07841018455 or jamesmacgregor84@gmail.com 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 1.30pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation.

Helpline on 03000 030 555.

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.

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.

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

South Liverpool farmers’ markets Open from 9am to 2pm on the following days: Woolton Village, L25 7RG – Second Saturday of the month.

Garthdale Road, off

Allerton Road, L18 (next to Barclays Bank) – Third Saturday of the month.

Lark Lane, L17 8UP – Fourth Saturday of the month.

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www.liverpoollink.co.uk 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 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 Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool 18.

Thursdays 11am to 12 noon.

Friendly classes. Class fee £3.

Contact Sylia on 0151 722 6653.

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 asperger connections@ 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.

Contact us on 426 4433.

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 BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, nonthreatening 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.

FLEXERCISE CLASS FOR THE ACTIVE 50+ The system focuses on improving posture, balance, strength and range of movement, through progressive exercise and dance movements. Mondays 1.30pm and Thursdays 7pm at All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or janevduff@gmail.com 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 on 07794 119379 for more information.

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 2019 programmes: Twitter: @ merseysideNTV; call Chris on 0151 677 9664; Facebook: MerseysideNTV. No need to have NT membership.

Rembrandt in Print

THE Lady Lever Art Gallery will be opening Rembrandt in Print (until September 15), a new exhibition which presents 50 of the finest etchings and drypoints by the world-famous Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), on loan from the celebrated collection of the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.

This exclusive selection of ‘the-best-of-the-best’ Rembrandt

prints have never been displayed together and have been handpicked to show the full scope of Rembrandt’s ability as a printer, in the year which also marks 350 years since the artists’ death, and Wirral’s Year of Culture.

Open daily 10am-5pm - Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, CH62 5EQ liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever Telephone 0151 478 4136

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.

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 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! Contact 07787 606636 or wichildwall@ gmail.com 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 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. Call Gregg on 0151 222 2964.

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.

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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – Hi pet lovers. This edition’s winner is Bailey. Bailey wins

a £25 voucher for Woolton Vet Centre. To be in with a chance of winning our Pap Your Pets competition please email your pet’s pic and name and your name, address and phone no. to: complink@yahoo.com (Subject: Pap your Pets) to reach us by August 2. ONE PHOTO ONLY PLEASE! This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by Woolton Veterinary Centre, 65 Quarry Street, Woolton Village, L25.

WIN £25 PET VOUCHER

This is Little Scruffy head Ben waiting to be brushed Simba from Woolton

Chase the two-year-old Labradoodle

Belle and Beau

WINNER

Billy trying to chill on the couch Spud the Springer Spaniel

WINNER – Bailey relaxing watching TV

Tilly our Labrador puppy

Zac our Persian cat

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50-year-old Herbie enjoying his strawbs

Teddy

Peppapig the 18-year-old Shih Tzu

Lucy – we love her

Cat of the month – Alistair ALISTAIR is about 10 years old.

He’s been on the streets for a while now and would like a quiet home where he can feel safe for the rest of his life.

He’s a really friendly cat but would be better as an only cat as he likes to be the boss and get all of your attention. If you think you could offer Alistair a home please do get in touch!

For adoption enquiries please also contact Garston Animal Rescue on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170.

Many thanks to The Link for their continued support 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@garstonanimal rescue.com

65 Quarry Street Woolton Village Call us on 0151 428 8600 or visit us on www.wooltonvets.co.uk Gold standard medical care Onsite out-of-hours emergency service

Dog of the month – Sally SALLY is a 14 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has won the hearts of all the staff Dogs Trust with her little Staffy swagger!

She’s such a sweet little thing, and loves to cuddle up and shower you with affection.

She would make an ideal companion for someone who is home most of the day and is looking for a little chum.

She can be nervous at first but she soon comes round when she knows she’s OK, and you’ll have a friend for life.

Sal craves company, but happily she’s able to spend her time in a foster home while she waits for someone to adopt her.

She doesn’t enjoy being alone and would love to be someone’s sidekick.

Sally is perfectly housetrained and can live with children aged 10 and over.

She’s not so keen on cats and can be choosy about her doggy friends too.

If you think Sally could be the four-legged friend you are looking for please If you think Sally could be the four-legged friend you are looking for please contact Dogs Trust Merseyside on 0300 303 0292 8am-8pm Mon-Fri (closed Wed) and 9am-5pm Sat and Sun or visit www.dogstrust.org.uk

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1. What nationality is the singer Michael Buble? (a) American (b) Canadian (c) French?

2. Which one of the following was born in 1935? (a) David Bowie (b) Bob Dylan (c) John Lennon?

3. Which one of the following died in 1970? (a) Bill Haley (b) Jimi Hendrix (c) Buddy Holly?

4. In which continent was Cliff Richard born? (a) America (b) Asia (c) Europe?

5. Which one of the following was originally a member of The Byrds? (a) David Crosby (b) Stephen Stills (c) Graham Nash (d) Neil Young?

6. Who starred as the Australian outlaw Ned Kelly in the 1970 film “Ned Kelly”? (a) David Bowie (b) David Essex (c) Mick Jagger?

7. Which legendary guitarist is nicknamed “Slowhand”? (a) Eric Clapton (b) Jimmy Page (c) Keith Richards?

8. Peter Noone was the singer with which 60’s band? (a) Herman’s Hermits (b) Manfred Mann (c) The Searchers?

9. Which one of the following Beatles songs is the odd one out? (a) A Hard Day’s Night (b) Help (c) Paperback Writer?

10. Who used to host the TV pop show “Thank Your Lucky Stars” in the early 60s? (a) Paul Gambaccini (b) David Jacobs (c) Brian Matthew?

Across 1. Comedy duo: Syd Little and ----- ----- (5,5) 10. ---- Hickson: footballer who played for LFC, EFC & Tranmere (4) 11. “Alone ----- Naturally”: 1972 single by Gilbert O’Sullivan (5) 12. --- Coope: old brewery, now part of the Allied/Carlsberg group (3) 13. “------ the World in 80 Days”: novel by Jules Verne (6) 14. Wirral borough district: Ellesmere Port and ------ (6) 16. “--- You Being Served”: 70s/80s TV sitcom (3) 17. Civil Aviation Authority (1,1,1) 19. --- Garfunkel: American singer/actor (3) 20. American singer/actress (had the 1999 hit “Believe”) (4) 21. Pepe -----: ex-LFC goalkeeper (5) 23. -- Cooder: American musician famed for “Buena Vista Social Club” (2) 24. ----- Halliwell: Spice Girl! (4) 25. Football Association (1,1) 26. South East (1,1) 27. Ireland’s longest river (7)

29. Tree with silver-grey bark (3) 30. “Beauty and the -----“: 1991 Disney film (5) Down 1. Capital city of Scotland (9) 2. Native of Denmark (4) 3. Discs on which information can be stored (1,1,1,1) 4. That is (1,1) 5. Northern Ireland seaport (with ferry service to/from Stranraer) (5) 6. In the past (e.g long time ---) (3) 7. Sexy, provocative (7) 8. --- and tonic: popular drink (3) 9. “Terms of ----------“: 1983 film starring Jack Nicholson & Shirley MacLaine (10) 13. Large artery forming part of the heart (5) 15. Blemish, stain (7) 18. Aeronautical Engineering (1,1) 19. What we breathe! (3) 20. Large bird noted for long legs & long neck (5) 22. Country code for Estonia (1,1) 25. The Beatles are often referred to as “The --- Four” (3) 26. Distress signal (1,1,1) 28. Not applicable (1,1)

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1. Canadian 2. Elvis Presley 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Asia (India) 5. David Crosby 6. Mick Jagger 7. Eric Clapton 8. Herman’s Hermits 9. Paperback Writer (the others were all films of the same name) 10. Brian Matthew

ACROSS 1. Eddie Large 10.

Dave 11. Again 12. Ind 13.

Around 14. Neston 16. Are 17. CAA 19. Art 20. Cher 21.

Reina 23. Ry 24. Geri 25. FA 26. SE 27. Shannon 29. Ash 30. Beast. DOWN Edinburgh 2. Dane 3. DVDs 4.

IE 5. Larne 6. Ago 7. Raunchy 8. Gin 9. Endearment 13.

Aorta 15. Tarnish 18. AE 19.

Air 20. Crane 22. EE 25. Fab 26. SOS 28. NA.

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General Knowledge Competition Winners 1. Puissance 2. Fidel Castro 3. Bogie 4. Albatross 5. Fish 6. Dennis Wheatley 7. New South Wales 8. Catherine Boleyn (no such person!)

9. Kew Gardens 10. Fred Flintstone

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AFTER a recent meeting the management committee of South Liverpool Football Club have decided to set the wheels in motion to start the progress up the footballing pyramid.

An application to the North West Counties League needs to be in place before December although a lot of work needs to be done on and off the pitch before then.

South’s move to the new Jericho Lane complex in January has prompted the club to take advantage of the excellent facilities there.

Although the next level of football requires some development at the new ground, including a 50-seater stand and a separate walkway for the players onto the pitch, there are many of the requirements for the next level already in place including superb floodlights and top-class railing on three sides of the pitch.

Of course the team will also have to finish in the top five of their current division of the West Cheshire League (the team finished fifth in the season just

finished) and will also need to finish above any rivals who may also apply for promotion.

The 3g pitches at the new Jericho Lane have allowed the club to expand the number of teams under their name.

Next season will see two veterans teams playing on a Sunday in the Cheshire Veterans League and one on a Saturday in the veterans section of the I-Zingari Combination.

There will also be an under 21 team playing on a Sunday in the North West Under 21 Development League.

The latter team will act as a conduit for our young players to gain valuable playing time in a competitive league with the hope that they will progress to adult football on Saturdays.

The club has also started up a walking football team for men and women of a certain age and play on a Tuesday afternoon.

Newcomers are welcome and can start by contacting Jim Stanway on 07566 248136.

Our junior section is also looking for new players and anybody interested should contact Brad Harkness on 07921 663447.

Summer fun begins at Liverpool Sefton

By Jen Ratcliffe

it after a bit of a break.

We’ve got friendly and experienced coaches ready to help you pick up the basics and relaunch your playing career! Men and women of all ages are welcome, for more information email info@ liverpoolseftonhockeyclub.com.

It’ll run alongside the club mixed sessions so whether you want to give hockey a try or just fancy a run around we’ve got something for you, both sessions cost £5pp.

We are also accepting new players and we strive to ensure that anyone can play hockey with Liverpool Sefton.

We welcome players from any background and do not discriminate based on ability, age, gender, race or anything else. If you are interested in taking part in hockey we have the full range of competitiveness open to you, from social/taking part up to regional/elite.

Go to www.liverpoolsefton hockeyclub.co.uk for more information.

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LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PREMISES LICENCE TAKE NOTICE that Andrew Murray Has applied for a PREMISES LICENCE for 5 Speke Road, Garston For the sale of alcohol daily between 11 am and 10 pm A record of the application can be viewed by appointment, ring 233 3015 to request a call back for an appointment or view online at Liverpool. gov.uk/LAR Any party wishing to make a representation must do so to the Licensing Authority by email LicensingAct2003@liverpool.gov.uk or post to Liverpool City Council, Licensing and Public Protection, Cunard Buildings, Water Street, Liverpool L3 1AH. Representations must be received no later than 18th July 2019.

It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable with an unlimited fine on summary conviction. Dated this 20th day of June 2019

Alder Ladies darts team THE ladies darts team are looking for new players – based at the Alder Sports Club in Knotty Ash. If you are interested in joining please contact the club after

7pm on - 228 - 5250 and leave your name and contact number.

A member from the team will contact you. Players of all ability welcome. They are a great crowd and will make you feel welcome.

MAY 21 was an innocuous date for most, but not for the hockey players of Liverpool Sefton.

It signalled the start of a new era, as the eagerly awaited new pitch at Liverpool College was officially opened for business.

Over 30 keen players from clubs across the city swarmed in the warm weather to christen the turf.

A ‘friendly’ round robin system emerged with four teams playing across two half pitches making sure that everyone was involved from the first whistle to the last.

The teams were mixed with people of different ages, genders, teams, positions and clubs all getting stuck in together.

This format will continue throughout the summer until preseason starts.

We are also delighted to be able to host Back to Hockey sessions now that the new pitch is ready. These are perfect for anyone wanting to try hockey for the first time, or just get back into

1. In show-jumping, what name is given to a competition which tests a horse’s ability to jump large fences? (a) dressage (b) eventing (c) puissance?

2. Who came to power on New Year’s Day 1959, replacing President Batista? (a) Fidel Castro (b) Charles de Gaulle (c) John F Kennedy?

3. What name is given to a score of one over par for a hole in golf? (a) albatross (b) birdie (c) bogie?

4. The shooting of which seabird leads to a curse on the Ancient Mariner in Coleridge’s famous poem? (a) albatross (b) gannet (c) penguin?

5. What sort of a creature is a barbel? (a) bird (b) fish (c) insect?

6. Who wrote the novel “The Devil Rides Out”? (a) Agatha Christie (b) Raymond Chandler (c) Dennis Wheatley?

7. In which Australian state is the country’s capital, Sydney? (a) New South Wales (b) Queensland (c) Victoria?

8. Which one of the following was not one of Henry VIII’s eight wives? (a) Catherine Boleyn (b) Catherine Howard (c) Catherine Parr?

9. By what name are the Royal Botanic Gardens in Surrey known? (a) Cue Gardens (b) Kew Gardens (c) Queue Gardens?

10. Bedrock was the “hometown” of which famous cartoon character? (a) Bugs Bunny (b) Fred Flintstone (c) Yogi Bear?

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