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Work on The International Centre for Shared Reading gets underway at Calderstones Mansion THE Reader is delighted to announce that work to redevelop the Grade II-listed Calderstones Mansion House has begun.

Hoardings and scaffolding have been erected around the building at the heart of the park as builders from John Turner Construction Group arrive on site to complete the multimillion-pound project which will transform the Mansion House into The Reader’s International Centre for Shared Reading.

The charity, which aims to get great literature into the hands of people who need it most, has been based in Calderstones Park since September 2014 and has secured major funding from Heritage Lottery Fund, Liverpool City Council and private funders to bring the Mansion House back to life as a community hub built on reading and well-being activity.

Phase One of this ambitious project was completed in 2015 with the opening of the much– loved children’s literature centre, The Storybarn, and The Reader Ice Cream Parlour, a new social

Calderstones Mansion House, L-R Neil Hoey (John Turner Construction Group), Jane Davis (founder & director at The Reader), Mayor Joe Anderson, Sarah Fletcher (COO & deputy director at The Reader), George Hawkins (heritage manager at The Reader).

Credit Paul Bartlett (PB Photography) enterprise, in the courtyard at as the popular Reader Café Calderstones Park. The Mansion moved into a temporary building House closed its doors to the in the courtyard and the arrival public in early 2017 to allow of a temporary toilet block which Phase Two to get underway. Park will allow much-needed repairs users will have noticed an increase to get underway at the Mansion in activity on site in recent months House.

Dr Jane Davis, founder and director of The Reader said: “It’s fantastic to see fences up and builders on site. So much of the planning and the work so far has happened behind the scenes, now that park users can see the signs of progress, the excitement has gone up a notch.

“Now we can really focus on what Calderstones is going to be when the doors open again next year – a community based around readers, the rich heritage of the site and the experience of nature offered by the park. It will be a place where you can learn, get involved, meet other people, and build relationships.

“There will be readers and reading rooms, wellbeing activities, heritage, volunteering, food and fun all within a beautiful public park.

“And our social enterprises will continue to generate jobs and volunteering opportunities. All these things will be held together by the ideal of a warm, kind, connected, lively community of readers.”

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EST. 2006

Issue 133 May 2018

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I AM delighted to welcome you to your new look South Liverpool LINK, South Liverpool’s very own A4 local community glossy magazine – ‘At the heart of our Community’.

Liverpool LINK has been around for almost 12 years now and I am as passionate as ever about bringing you great community publications. I thrive on being local, thinking local, living local…………… I can’t do this on my own so I need your help!

Please let me know if you have a local story or an article you would like to share. There must be something happening in your local area!

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Fishermen’s friends

By Stephen Guy

THE coastline between Otterspool and Hale is popular with visitors for its fresh air and spectacular views.

Massive investment has resulted in a much cleaner Mersey estuary with increasing wildlife.

Many fishing families once made a living along this coast with its coves and pools where otters also hunted for fish.

Fishing was big business on the Mersey 300 years ago. Thomas Patten of Bank Hall, Warrington, wrote in 1697: “Vast numbers of salmon are taken so as to supply all the country and market towns 20 miles around.

“When the country is cloyed, or when they cannot get sale of them, they give them to their swine.”

A sports fisherman could catch three or four salmon a week off Speke at this time.

Patten regretted the vast numbers of fish being taken, already making an impact on herring: “Our fishermen have mercy on none they can catch.

All are fish that come to their net and none safe they can lay their hands on.”

There was once a fish market at the end of Liverpool’s Chapel Street – in those days, long before the docks, it was natural shoreline.

Fish and other cargoes were unloaded after vessels were beached on the shore.

A fish market also stood at High Cross near the Town Hall. In 1764 the market moved to Derby Square and then, more than 20 year later, to James Street.

From 1823 until comparatively modern times the fish market was in Great Charlotte Street adjacent to St John’s Market.

The coastline between Toxteth and Garston was obliterated as Liverpool’s expansion created demands for land and somewhere to dump its rubbish.

Knott’s Hole (pictured) was a sheltered cove destroyed about

a century ago as the coast was developed. The tops of rocky cliffs can still be seen alongside Riverside Drive.

A new shoreline replaced the natural landscape which had attracted artists and visitors wishing to escape into the natural environment.

The Otterspool coastal park commemorated the stretch of water named after the once populous mammals.

Banker John Moss, who gave his name to Liverpool’s Moss Street, helped develop Otterspool.

He built an oil mill and embankments to give direct access to his factory.

Moss later became one of the backers of the pioneering Liverpool to Manchester Railway. n Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, open 10am to 5pm every day, admission free.

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Bring the magic of reading to a child in your community

BEANSTALK is a national literacy charity that transforms children’s life chances by placing volunteers in pre-schools and nurseries and supporting children to learn essential skills that will enable them to become ready to read when they start primary school.

Beanstalk is searching volunteers for their new programme, Story Starters.

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Local teacher tells budding authors to ‘bee-lieve’ in themselves after seeing his first insect-inspired book in print

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The 52-year-old recalled: “One day I found it, re-read it and typed it out.

“I drew my own rough illustrations and read it to the children in school. They all seemed to enjoy it.”

A chance meeting with renowned Liverpool author, Jude Lennon, who was visiting Banks Road School, led to Shaun getting his work published.

He explained: “She was very supportive and put me in touch with Sue Miller of Team Author UK. “Then in February 2018 it was published. Seeing it in print is one

of the most special moments I’ve had – I couldn’t stop smiling!”

And the children at Banks Road are thrilled to see their teacher’s work in print with many of them dressing up as Arthur Bee for World Book Day. Now Shaun is busy penning his next book and has encourages other budding authors: “Don’t let anybody put you off or put your work down. BEE-LIEVE in yourself!” n Arthur Bee Has a Secret is available on Amazon and from Nowhere Books Shop, Bold Street and Write Blend Book Shop in Waterloo, priced £7.99.

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breath with severe eye pain.

“He would get very upset as he couldn’t play ‘on the field’ with his friends in the summer.

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“So, I made up the story of a bee that had hay fever and so unable to do all the normal bee things but he was good at making honey in the laboratory. I was just trying to find a scenario that my son could relate to.”

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THERE is a buzz of excitement at Banks Road Primary School in Garston. For one of the school’s teachers has just published his first insect-inspired book!

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Arthur Bee was created by Shaun Millea, who was inspired to put pen to paper after his son’s experience with hay fever.

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Two pairs of tickets to be won for Red Skies: Stories From The Liverpool Blitz LIVERPOOL’S own wartime drama, Red Skies: Stories From The Liverpool Blitz is back at The Epstein Theatre due to enormous demand from June 7-10!

Starring Billy Butler, Red Skies tells the story of the Murphy family and their friends as they struggle for survival during the Liverpool Blitz amidst tears and laughter.

This is a story of love and friendships and how a united people could never be defeated or divided by war, brought to you by the company behind the brilliant and poignant “Last Train to Auschwitz”. We have two pairs of tickets up for grabs for the opening night performance on Thursday 7 June.

To enter our free prize draw to win a pair of tickets please send your name, address and telephone no. to:- Red Skies Draw, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or you can email your name, address and Tel. No. to linkaccountsmoi@yahoo.co.uk and insert Red Skies Draw in the subject box please.

To reach us by 9th May 2018.

Spirit of Liverpool Festival THE early May Bank Holiday will see a huge spirits festival, with tastings and master classes, over 25 live music acts and street food coming to Sefton Park Palm House.

Premium gin, vodka, cognac, whiskey and tequila will be exhibiting at the Festival as well as big name local brands.

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Istanbul Barbecue and Bistro

By Peter Hesketh

LOCATED in the heart of Woolton Village, Istanbul Barbecue and Bistro certainly does live up to its promise to bring a taste of Turkey to Liverpool and is something of a hidden gem.

Open from 9am to 11pm every day and featuring breakfast, lunch and evening menus, Moira and I decided to have a midweek evening meal there recently and we were most certainly not disappointed……!

Owner Guven has had many years of experience in all aspects of the catering business and the restaurant really is Guven and partner Ilona’s pride and joy. Their passion is abundantly evident and ‘Istanbul’ is run as a family business with all staff treated like family.

We arrived at 8pm and were shown immediately to our table by the friendly and attentive staff and what is instantly striking about this cosy, atmospheric eaterie is the intimate Turkish/ Mediterranean ambiance. The décor, lighting and music all evoke images of Turkey and we have

a good look through the menu while quaffing a nice glass of Turkish beer (Efes) and eating the accompanying Turkish bread (served with a choice of garlic butter or a lovely carrot, onion and potato purée). Then we notice that all the cooking is done on an open charcoal barbecue which is in full view and this simply adds to the atmosphere and ambiance.

There is an extensive choice of starters (cold meze, hot meze, meze platters) and main courses and the menu caters amply for vegetarians and those with other dietary requirements. For starters, I opted for the Kalamar

Dolmasi (calamari tubes stuffed with feta cheese and parsley) and it is absolutely delicious! What I like most about calamari, when cooked properly, is the texture and it’s no exaggeration to say that this is probably the best calamari I have ever had.

Moira chose the Chicken Souvlaki (marinated skewered chicken) with salad and cacik (yoghurt). She is equally impressed!

For our mains, I ordered the Tandir Kebab (boneless lamb marinated with Turkish spices and herbs, slow cooked and served with Istanbul’s special tomato sauce) – with half portions of rice and chips for good measure – and, again, it is absolutely superb.

Generous portions of tender, delicious lamb which barely need a knife taking to them and the sauce is to die for. Moira decided upon the Tavuk Kus Konmaz (generous portions of marinated chicken breast, oven baked and served with a delicious asparagus sauce). Wonderful! We’re both quite partial to a glass of red wine with our main course when

we dine out and the staff happily and expertly advise us about Turkish wines. I prefer a more full-bodied red (a lovely glass of Kalecak Karasi) and Moira prefers a lighter, more fruity red (a glass of Ephesus) which I am assured is exactly to her taste.

One of our fellow diners on a nearby table is clearly celebrating a birthday and Guven and staff all join in and sing ‘happy birthday’ to her (in Turkish, of course!).

The portions are sufficiently generous that Moira decided against a dessert but I managed to tuck away a Berry Sundae which I have to say was, er, berry nice! The bill (excluding the drinks) came to only £45, which is incredible value. So: great ambiance, great food, great owner and staff, great prices – a great night and we will certainly be going again in the very near future. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Istanbul Barbecue and Bistro, 39 Allerton Road, Woolton, L25 7RE 0151 428 6842 www.istanbulbbq andbistro.co.uk

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A traditional and authentic eaterie SITUATED at the junction of Hanover Street and Duke Street, Bistro Franc is just on the fringe of the ‘Liverpool One’ Shopping Centre.

The two-storey restaurant is located within Church House, the previous home of the Archbishop of Liverpool, and the décor is of a classic rustic French theme.

The wooden chairs and tables, exposed brickwork, candles and walls smattered with prints by French artists all combine to create a traditional and authentic ambiance.

The warm, inviting and relaxed service is accompanied by a fresh and daily changing selection of “entrees” and “plats de resistance” as well as a variety of mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes.

The menus change daily to make use of fresh market produce and this adds to the vibrancy and spontaneity of this bustling inner-city restaurant.

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Every day from 11.30am to 4.30pm, Bistro Franc boasts the “Lunch Rapide” (roast available on Sundays).

“Le Pre-Théâtre” menu is available every evening from 4.30pm till 7pm (6.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays).

The competitively priced “A La Carte” menu is also available every evening from 4.30pm till 10.30pm. Not to mention the hugely popular “Sunday Wine and Dine” offer which is two courses from the “A La Carte” menu plus a bottle of house wine per person from 4.30 till 10pm.

Theatre-goers, students, shoppers and the business crowd all gather at Bistro Franc to create an eclectic mix and a wonderful bohemian feel.

Bistro Franc Church House, 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DW Phone: 0151 708 9993 www.bistrofranc.com

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JOB OPPORTUNITY Clarriots is the most diverse care provider in the UK. By joining Clarriots Care you will become a valued and integral part of our family.

If you are a compassionate, dependable, caring individual we can’t wait to hear from you.

We are a new business based in Liverpool South and Knowsley and are looking to recruit both part time and bank staff to join our expanding and growing care business.

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We deliver numerous care services for the elderly and vulnerable individuals who require assistance to enable them to remain in their own homes at their highest level of functional independence.

We can short one-hour visits to around the clock 24hr care.

We strive to provide a high quality service, well trained staff and forward thinking philosophies. We have a well balanced mixture of

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10 tips for looking after your feet YOUR feet take the weight of your whole body, so foot problems can quickly lead to discomfort and affect the way you walk.

This can in turn cause knee, hip and back pain.

Here are 10 tips from the College of Podiatry.

Wash your feet often Keep them clean by washing them every day in warm soapy water, but don’t soak them, as this might destroy your skin’s natural oils.

Dry your feet well Dry your feet thoroughly after washing them, especially between the toes which is where fungal infections such as athlete’s foot can develop.

Moisturise and file If your skin is dry, apply moisturising cream all over the foot, except for between the toes.

Gently remove hard skin and calluses with a pumice stone or foot file.

Cut toenails carefully Trim your toenails by cutting straight across, never at an angle or down the edges. This can cause ingrown toenails.

Shoe shop in the afternoon

Your feet swell as the day goes on and if shoes fit in the afternoon when your feet are at their largest, you can be assured they will always be comfortable.

Footwear tips for work If you have to wear heels at work, wear comfortable shoes to and from the office and only wear heels once you’re in the office.

Also, try to vary the heel height.

Limit time wearing high heels Wear high heels and pointed shoes for special occasions only, and always wear the right shoes for the job.

Change your socks often Change your socks daily to keep your feet fresh and avoid any nasty odours.

Watch out for foot bugs in communal changing areas Wear flip-flops to avoid catching athlete’s foot and verrucas when you use public areas.

Take care with flip flops Flip flops don’t provide support for your feet and can give you arch and heel pain if you wear them too much.

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Skin Cancer awareness

SKIN Cancer is the most common cancer in the UK with more people dying from it here ever year than in Australia. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and we have these tips to help you know what to look out for.

Check moles frequently for changes to: n Symmetry – The two sides don’t look the same. n Border – Irregular border, edges may be blurred or jagged. n Colour – Uneven colour with more than one shade.

n Size – Large, usually at least the size of the end of a pencil.

Also check for: n A new growth or sore that doesn’t heal. n A spot, mole or sore that itches or hurts. n A mole or growth that bleeds, crusts or scabs.

If you notice any of these signs, see your GP. If you know anyone who has any of these symptoms, insist they see their doctor.

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IN 1585 Queen Elizabeth sent letters to three members of the gentry – Bold, Norris and Molyneux – instructing them to report on the state of her Courthouse in West Derby.

They reported back that the court was in such bad condition that hearings had to be held in the adjacent chapel “which disturbeth divine service”.

The present courthouse was built in 1586 on the orders of the queen, who slashed the proposed budget from £60 to £40!

Standing in the centre of West Derby Village and hardly bigger than a double garage, the sandstone structure is of local and national importance.

This is the former manor court where members of the powerful Molyneux family once sat in judgment.

When it was built there were just seven streets in Liverpool, clustered around the castle.

As well as being the only freestanding post-medieval courthouse in Britain, it is Liverpool’s oldest nonecclesiastical public building.

West Derby Courthouse was

not a court in the modern sense – there were originally no lawyers and the squire acted as steward.

The Courthouse represents a vanished way of life before Britain became a property-owning democracy. When it was built about 50 wealthy families – most of them royalty or aristocracy – owned England.

There was probably a courthouse in Saxon times. If this was the one described in 1585, it had the same dimensions as the Tudor rebuild. The Molyneuxes – along with the Stanleys – owned Liverpool and much of Lancashire.

Later created Earls of Sefton, the Molyneux family were also responsible for law and order and were successively constables of both West Derby and Liverpool Castles. At this court they dealt with land and financial issues relating to their vast properties.

They also dealt with people accused of petty offences. The only punishments meted out were fines or up to six hours in the stocks.

The court last sat in 1910 and is now Grade II*-listed. It was refurbished in 2005 following a campaign by the West Derby Society, which supervises visits.

Say hello to Spring with a new kitchen or bathroom

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“Our aim at Capital is to make your dream bathroom and kitchen become reality. We pride ourselves that people choose Capital because our prices, value and quality give you total peace of mind.

“When we quote a fitting, we handle everything from clearing the room to preparing the walls, looking after electrics, plumbing, tiling, fitting, plus any building work, using our own tradesmen”.

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Remember a loved one with a beautiful Forget-me-not flower DEDICATE a Forget-me-not flowers in memory of a loved one which will be displayed in the Hospice Gardens during the month of July for you to see and in August you’ll be invited to collect your flower.

Through this simple act of remembering a loved one and supporting your local Hospice, you’ll be helping to support others when they are at a really difficult time in their life.

If you want to remember a loved one through our Forget-me-not Appeal please contact Carole Riley on 0151 529 4143 or e-mail: carole. riley@aintree.nhs.uk

Photo of the month – Cathedral Walk by Mike McWade MIKE has been a member of South Liverpool Photographic Society for 28 years!

Mike told The LINK “I had just bought a canon 15mm full frame fisheye and decided to go to the Cathedral to try it out.

“I hadn’t been there long and was taking some shots outside when I saw this lady coming towards me from my right. She was walking quite quickly and was wearing a red coat.

“I managed to get two or three

shots as she walked alongside the Cathedral. My image, I think, portrays the power of the Cathedral in relation to a single figure. The fisheye lens conveys that power.”

Wow! Another fantastic photo from SLPS – a modern twist on an iconic building.

SLPS meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane, L16 1JD from 7.45pm.

For details see LINK What’s On pages.

Essential gas maintenance works on Speke Road BALFOUR Beatty will be undertaking essential gas main renewal works on behalf of Cadent Gas on the inbound (citybound) carriageway of Speke Road, between the junction with The Aerodrome / New Mersey Shopping Park and Banks Road.

This will result in an inbound lane restriction that will remain in place permanently until the works are completed,

which is expected to be in approximately six weeks.

Road-users are advised to expect extended journey times and to seek alternative routes where appropriate.

The works form part of a £77.5m investment by Cadent Gas to upgrade approximately 500km of gas mains pipes across the North West region.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall Strange Tale – By Anton Valdemart WAR loomed and so did Algernon’s retirement – he had spent more than 40 years with the same shipping company, rising to be senior clerk.

He was not an ambitious man and took each day as it came. He was popular and now it was time to go.

Algernon decided to mark the first day of retirement sorting through accumulated junk that filled the old family home.

The attic was crammed with old manner of things, some discarded back in his grandparents’ time.

He had never liked the mirror which originally hung in his father’s study. Algernon was so upset as a child that it had been hidden away.

It was the story of the queen who stared into the looking glass and asked the mystifying question: “Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all?”

Young Algernon had nightmares after hearing the story. He was too distressed to even go into the same room as the mirror.

The boy calmed down once it was removed – strangely, it was only this mirror which affected him.

Now, more than half a century later, he was looking at it once more. He found the relic propped up in a dark corner, facing the wall.

Algernon turned it round and laughed to himself: fancy being scared of an old mirror.

To prove how things had changed, he returned the long-banished item to its original place on the study wall.

Late one night, Algernon was catching up with the evening paper news.

The clock struck midnight. He put the newspaper down, got up from his comfortable chair and was startled to see an eerie glow coming from the mirror.

Algernon looked into the battered glass, at first noticing nothing strange. Then he suddenly realised – HE COULD NOT SEE HIS

REFLECTION. Instead there was a ghostly mist filling the mirror before, slowly, a face emerged. Algernon was astonished to see it was himself as a young man.

He was dressed in the fashion of the 1870s – even wearing the silk tie given to him as a birthday present by Estelle, his lost love.

Tears welled up in Algernon’s eyes as his young self looked at him intently. Deeper into the mirror there were shady forms – he recognised several.

One was his school friend Lionel who had been killed in a boating accident. Another was school teacher Mr Lindsay who keeled over and died while playing bowls.

“We want you to join us,” said young Algernon, indicating the others and extending his hand.

“It is peaceful here and nothing ever changes – it is a world where everything stays the same. For eternity.”

Later two men were standing in the study.

“Such a tragedy,” said the policeman to his colleague. “So soon after his retirement.”

Looking at the figure sprawled on the carpet under splinters of glass, he added: “This heavy mirror should not have been hung on such a small hook.” n Read my next Strange Tale – Judgement Day – in the June Link.

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Try something different with the new Dior make up range HEY guys and welcome to May’s issue of Life’n’Style!

How amazing is our new glossy magazine, can I just say big congratulations and well done to our editor Moira on all the fabulous changes!

If you’re looking to try some new make up for the Spring then I would thoroughly recommend trying out the new Dior range – I’ve fallen in love with all their products!

I’ve been using the DiorSkin Forever Undercover Foundation in number 030 which was a great colour for me and had just the right amount of coverage. This is priced at £34.00 and comes in 24 shades.

I’m also a really big fan of the DiorSkin Nude Air Luminizer Glow Addict. This is a holographic sculpting powder that is ideal for day or night. It’s priced at £42.00 and comes with its own brush.

I was invited along to the opening of a new coffee bar and members lounge, The Royal Institution, recently and wore this Black Crepe Sleeveless Keyhole Wide Leg Jumpsuit for £25.00 from www.prettylittlething.com.

I love jumpsuits, I just think they are so easy to wear and are figure flattering at the same time.

Another little Spring number I wore recently is this Dusky Pink Gold Button Blazer Dress, also for £25.00 from www.prettylittlething. com.

I teamed mine with a pair of denim over the knee boots from www.ego.co.uk and a bit of jewellery.

The thing about these blazer dresses is that you can wear them as a dress then once you are fed up with them you can wear them again as a blazer with jeans.

If pink isn’t your colour then maybe go for a darker colour. I wore this Black Gold Button Detail Blazer Dress for LMI Liverpool on Saturday.

This one has got a slightly more fitted style than the pink and has got lovely gold button detailing. It’s one of those outfits that are quite easy and comfortable to wear but dressy at the same time.

I paired mine with a pair of over the knee boots from Kurt Geiger, a Just Cavalli bag from

www.veryexclusive.co.uk and a black choker.

If you are looking to try out some new strip eyelashes then there is a really good brand on Instagram called @blinkyboolashes or the website is www.blinkyboolashes.com they stock a good range of luxury 3D silk and mink eyelashes priced around £7/£9 each.

I have a 15 per cent discount code available for all my lovely readers.

Simply enter Jade15 at the checkout and the discount will be added to your order.

That’s it from me but I will be back next month with a Holiday Shop feature.

Love Jade x

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Bezzybuddies’ fifth birthday BEZZYBUDDIES recently celebrated their 5th birthday with a lunch at Liverpool City Centre Restaurant Bar & Grill and a great day was had by all.

Local hairdresser Lynne Ainsworth started Bezzies 5 years ago for women who wanted, like her, to meet friends with similar interests and similar lifestyles.

Lynne told the LINK: ‘It has been five years of fun and friendship…….Meeting ladies who have fabulous stories to share and being invited to all the wonderful new places Liverpool has to offer.

Ladies from all walks of life and all ages. Meet me for a coffee first, talk about places and experiences you would like to join us for’

‘Our next big lunch is on Sunday 1st July at Allerton Golf Club (The Stables) – lunch, fashion show, live entertainment, cocktails, music and dance. All in the company of our fabulous Bezzybuddies. We have so many other events coming up this year - we are off to St Ives in Cornwall, Rick Stein’s for lunch; London Claridges for afternoon tea, The Ivy for Dinner. Brighton for lunch.......’.

‘And we are planning a day on the Orient Express in December …….. Let these be THE GOOD OLD DAYS. Age is just a number!

We have more fun than our children and that’s just how it should be!’

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We welcome women of all ages from teens to 70 plus. We can design a personalised programme for you whatever your needs. Weight and/or inch loss from all the right places, better posture, improved mobility and more energy are just some of the benefits you can expect. here are some serious health benefits too. Improved cardio There vascular fitness means that your risk of heart attack, stroke, thrombosis and hypertension are reduced along with an increase in longevity. Just as important to our ladies is that sessions are fun. You will make new friends and the 30 minute sessions are so easy to fit into a busy lifestyle.

Gymophobics is nothing like a conventional Gym. Our ‘air’ machines take the work out of the workout and our holistic concept means that our Instructors are trained as Lifestyle Counsellors and advise on diet and home exercise as well as your gym sessions.

• 30 minute sessions • Very fast results • Ladies only • Easy, fun & friendly • 1-2-1 Instructor support • Personalised dietary advice • All ages: teens to 70 plus • All levels of fitness catered for • Free ‘Blast’ sessions throughout the day • Vibration plate sessions available

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Trendco Liverpool T/a The Wiggins have over 250 different styles and colours available so be sure when visiting Trendco Liverpool, they will be able to cater for your hair loss needs They specialise in supplying ready to wear synthetic wigs and hairpieces from collections such as Rene Of Paris, Sentoo & Ellen Wille, have a selection of beautiful human hair wigs & hairpieces and are also trained in making a bespoke wig or hairpiece, just for you.

Facials & Swedish Massage For the glamour pusses, they supply a fabulous collection of fibre and human hair hairpieces from ¾ hairpieces and ponytails.

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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – We would love to see pictures of your pets of all shapes and sizes. Please send us the fun and frolics they get up to and we will choose a winner and runners up each month. There will be a little prize for the winner. Please email: linkaccountsmoi@ yahoo.co.uk (subject Pets) or post to Pap your Pets, Liverpool LINK, P. O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX. (Sorry we cannot return photos) Ari – I Surrender

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Humphrey and Bert – they’re so fluffy

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BAILEY is an affectionate lad who loves nothing more than to give out bear hugs!

He has such a sweet personality and he loves to be out and about exploring. In fact, as he’s so active, he would make a great companion for anyone who enjoys long walks. Bailey can be a little nervous when he first meets people but it doesn’t take long for him to come around and make friends.

Bailey doesn’t enjoy getting too close to other dogs, but he will happily walk with quieter ones that won’t pay him too much attention.

He would benefit from positive encounters with calm, well behaved dogs as this may help his own confidence.

He is quite strong when he’s on his lead so would benefit from some loose lead training which we have started at the rehoming centre, to make it more enjoyable for all involved!

He has found himself at he centre through no fault of his own and would thrive in a home with children aged 16 and over.

If you think Bailey could be

the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. It’s open 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed.

You can also call on 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. To find out more about any of the dogs at the centre, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk.

You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @dogstrust_ merseyside

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QUIZ TIME

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Quick Crossword

Take a break with the LINK Sudoku

Sudoku is a highly addictive puzzle game with one rule: Place the number from 1 to 9 in each row, in each column and each 3 x 3 box.

Music Quiz

1. Which one of the following topped the UK singles chart in May 2001: (a) “It’s Raining Men” (Geri Halliwell) (b) “Northern Star” (Mel C) (c) “What I Am” (Emma Bunton)?

2. Which one of the following topped the UK singles chart in May 1991: (a) “Ride on Time” (Adamski) (b) “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)” (Cher) (c) Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)?

3. By what name is Robert Allen Zimmerman (born USA 1941) better known?

4. What is Ozzy Osbourne’s real first name? (a) John (b) Michael (c) Oswald?

5. The TV scientist Brian Cox (“Wonders of the Universe”, etc) was a member of which 90s band: (a) D-Ream (b) Elastica (c) KLF? 6. Which “one hit wonder” topped the charts in 1992 with the song “Sleeping Satellite”? (a) Tasmin Archer (b) Meredith Brooks (c) Alannah Myles?

7. Who released the 2009 single “Life in Technicolor ii”: (a) Coldplay (b) Muse (c) U2?

8. Who recorded the title track to the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice” (1967): (a) Shirley Bassey (b) Lulu (c) Nancy Sinatra?

9. “Dreams”, “Rise” and “Out of Reach” were all singles by which singer: (a) Adele (b) Des’ree (c) Gabrielle?

10. According to the lyrics of The Beatles’ “Penny Lane”: “….on the corner is a banker with a ….”. What did the banker have? (a) motor car (b) photograph (c) plastic mac?

This Month’s Quiz Answers Crossword Solutions

Music Quiz

1. It’s Raining Men 2. The Shoop Shoop Song 3. Bob Dylan 4. John 5. D-Ream 6. Tasmin Archer 7. Coldplay 8. Nancy Sinatra 9. Gabrielle 10. Motor car

Sudoku – May answers

Across 1. Fictional island featured in the book “Gulliver’s Travels” where the inhabitants are said to be “not 6 inches high” (8) 9. --- Sharples: Coronation St. character, 1960-1980 10. Second longest river in Europe; flows through 10 countries (6) 11. Bill -----: one of “The Goodies”, now best known as a TV bird-watcher (5) 12. National Insurance (1,1) 13. Ex-Everton midfielder, signed from Real Sociedad in 2005 (6) 18. Globe with cross on top which forms part of the Crown Jewels (3) 20. Paddles used for rowing (4) 21. Ex-Liverpool defender, signed from Dutch club Willem II in 1999 (4,5) 24. ---- Cogan: popular 1950’s/60’s singer (died 1966) (4) 25. Weep (4) 27. Chemical symbol for silver (2) 29. Rope used by cowboy (5) 31.”A --- is as Good as a Wink”: 1971 album by The Faces (3) 33. Ex-Liverpool defender, signed from Deportivo La Coruna in 2007 (7)

ACROSS 1. Lilliput 9. Ena 10. Danube 11. Oddie 12.

NI 13. Arteta 18. Orb 20.

Oars 21. Sami Hypia 24.

Alma 25. Cry 27. Ag 29.

Lasso 31. Nod 33. Arbeloa DOWN 1. Leon Osman 2. Indira 3. Lad 4. Idea 5.

PA 6. UN 7. Tu 8. Vera 14.

Royal 15. Tap 16. Erics 17.

Tsars 19. BMA 22. Ill 23.

HM 26. Yolk 28. Goa 30.

Ado 32. Dr

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Down 1. Everton midfielder, born locally 1981 (4,5) 2. Forename of Mrs Gandhi, Indian Prime Minister 1966-77 & 198084 (6) 3. Boy (3) 4. Notion (4) 5. Personal assistant (1,1) 6. United Nations (1,1) 7. French word meaning “you” (2) 8. ---- Duckworth: Coronation St. character, 1974-2008 (4) 14. Xmas carol: “Once in ----David’s City” (5) 15. Type of dance: requires small metal plates on the sole of the dancer’s shoes (3) 16. Legendary Liverpool punk music club, 1976-1980 (5) 17. Former Russian emperors (5) 19. British Medical Association (1,1,1) 22. Unwell (3) 23. Her Majesty (1,1) 26. The yellow part of an egg (4) 28. Small state on the west coast of India, popular holiday destination (3) 30. Shakespeare play: “Much --About Nothing” (3) 32. “—Who”: TV sci-fi series, 1963-2008 (2)

Competition Winners LILLY LINK K J Basnett L25 A Williamson L19

CELEBRITY ARTICLE

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Celebrity article – Bernie Taupin

By Tim Saunders

ELTON John’s lyricist/cosongwriter Bernie Taupin has lived in America since 1992.

His 30-acre ranch in California is now on the market with a view to bringing his children up in a different part of America.

Buying his ranch enabled him to become a cowboy: “My heroes in life are cowboys” the retired rodeo champion told the Daily Telegraph. “ When I grew up in England in the ‘50s and ‘60s we all played cowboys and Indians and watched westerns on TV and it entranced me”.

It was while living in Lincolnshire – where his younger brother Kit was born - that Bernie became obsessed with cowboy movies.

“I was intoxicated by the myth of the west. The music I listened to – Johnny Cash and the like – the films I watched, even the history I was interested in: I wanted to live like a cowboy”.

When Elton has a new album in mind he contacts Bernie who

then spends a few weeks writing lyrics.

Bernie then emails them to Elton. “I used to fax them” he said.

“It took a long time to drag this guy into the 21st century!”

But Elton does now have an iPad and a computer. Elton has only ever visited Bernie in America once.

They famously never write songs in the same room. Being apart, he says, has contributed to their success because they are not around each other long enough to get bored or frustrated. He doubts that they will ever retire.

Painting now occupies 80 per cent of Bernie’s time with his works selling for up to £16,000.

He also produces a twice weekly radio programme. All the music he plays is from his own collection of 15,000 albums which he started collecting while living at Elton’s mother’s house in Pinner.

During this time, when he shared a bunk-bed with Elton, Bernie was earning £5 a week while Elton received £10 because he sang. This wealth divide has continued. Today, Bernie is worth $70m (£52m) according to TheRichest.com while Elton is worth $500m (£370m), according

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The duo is celebrating 50 years of success. It all started for Bernie when he answered an advertisement in the New Musical Express aged 17. Until this point he had a succession of jobs including a traineeship in the print room of his local weekly newspaper.

He left and turned to dancing, playing snooker and drinking.

Elton John had also answered the same advert. Neither Bernie nor Elton passed their auditions but their talents were recognised and they were put in touch with each other.

And so in 1969 the first Elton John album was released featuring Bernie’s lyrics and the duo have now worked together on more than 30 albums.

Bernie’s lyrics include hits like Tiny Dancer, Nikita and Candle in the Wind. In September 1997, he rewrote the lyrics of Candle in the Wind for Candle in the Wind 1997, a tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Elton has only made a couple of albums with other lyricists.

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WHAT’S ON

May CAR BOOT AND PLANT SALE St. Francis Xaviers’s PTA. Car Boot Sale and Annual Plant Sale, at SFX School, Woolton Hill Road L25 6EG (Rear car parjk accessed via front enrance on Woolton Hill Road. Sunday 13th May. Open for sellers at 8 am and buyers at 9 am. £10 per car. No commercial sellers sorry. To pre-order your plants contact pta@sfx.liverpool. sch.uk SOUTH LIVERPOOL NSPCC GROUP Come and join us for Afternoon Tea at The Stables, Allerton Manor Golf Club on 17th May/ Golf Competition at Childwall Golf Club on 8th June/ Murder Mystery Evening performed

by After Dark Events. (www.afterdarkmurder.co.uk) at The Liner Hotel, Liverpool on 20th July. For tickets contact: jane.m.rooney@btinternet.com New volunteers welcome

THE COBDEN

Quarry Street Woolton Quiz Night Monday & Tuesday 9.30pm start - Cash Prizes LIVE SPORT • REAL ALE LIVE MUSIC IN MAY

SATURDAYS at 8.30pm Sat 5th - Marty Lynch Sat 12th - Miguel Sat 19th - Rob Clarke Sat 26th - Willow

SUNDAYS at 6.30pm Sun 6th - Midlife Crisis Sun 13th - Red Rock Sun 20th - Paper Jam Sun 27th - Copycats

TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting Monday 21 May; Greenbank Sports Academy (Brunswick Room), 8.00 pm. Annual General Meeting and Models Night. Please note only TLRS members are allowed to vote. No admission charge, usual refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome DIXELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are appearing at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 1st May between 2-4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £6.50 which includes light refreshments. Come and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers, dance or just come and listen. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478.

GROWING OLDER (DIS)GRACEFULLY DANCE Enjoy an evening of contemporary dance celebrating the company’s 21st anniversary. Works by a variety of choreographers to music ranging from classical through Indian and African to

spirituals and Beatles. Tuesday June 12th at 7.00pm. Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place L1 9BG. Tickets £5.50 available from theatre box office 0151 709 4988 Adult Ballroom, Latin and Sequence 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.

Adult Ballroom, Latin and Latino dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool 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.

Adult Latin Fusion Solo/Line Dancing with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Fridays at 11.45am until 12.45pm, Fitness For All, Woolton Street, WOOLTON VILLAGE, L25 5NH. No partner necessary. For more information, telephone Fitness For All on 0151 421 0606.

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 THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 14th May 2018 for a talk by Lisa Hesketh entitled “A Buzzing Bee Bonanza”.

Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2.00 is made for visitors, who are most welcome to attend.

GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday May 10th when Ann Gater from Nantwich will give a demonstration entitled “The Language of Flowers”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, in Olivedale Road. L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, for meeting at 8.00pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £6.00 RADS What Price for Justice, a play by Ruth Barnett, is being performed by RADS drama group on Wednesday 9th – Sunday 13th May, at Allerton United Reformed Church Hall, corner of Booker/Mather Avenue. Starts 7.30pm and 2.30pm (Sun).Tickets £7, £6 and £3, available on the nights or on a Monday night, at church hall, between 8 and 10pm.

THE ARTS SOCIETY LIVERPOOL

Liverpool Pride announces 2018 theme THE theme for this year’s Liverpool Pride Festival has been revealed as #AllTogetherNow. The aim is to encompass every branch of the LGBTQ+ and wider communities coming together no matter what

their ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief or how they define themselves in celebration of equality and diversity.

The festival which is now in its ninth year will take place on July 28 and 29.

An illustrated lecture, ‘Goldwork: The Penny Lane) but we often have ‘awayStory of Britain and Gold’ by Dr Helen days’ to other pubs. For more info Clifford, on Wednesday 16 May at Pubclub@talktalk.net 2.00pm at The Bridge Chapel Centre, NEVER SUNG BEFORE? Heath Road, Liverpool L19 4XR. This is Already enjoy singing? No matter what the Golden Anniversary of the founding your experience, join our ‘boot camp for of the Arts Society. Admission £6 the voice’ and perform in a community voluntary donation. Refreshments concert at one of Liverpool’s principal available and free parking. venues. Listen-and-repeat training, SPORTSMANS NIGHT no need to read music, any skill Cardinal Heenan PTA are delighted to level (or none) welcome. Discover how welcome former Liverpool captain, and singing together improves your health, now Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson! well-being and stress. Further details: Joining Phil will be Mark Crossley merseychoir@mail.com former goalkeeper with Nottingham SMILE AND SING with MERSEY Forest (now assistant manager at Notts HARMONY County), a very highly recommended Have fun, sing, and boost your skills. speaker. Sean Styles completes the Come along to Merseyside’s only line-up as the comedian. The event all-female barbershop chorus. Mersey takes place in the school, licensed bar Harmony performs at events and comand hot food during the interval, on petes locally and nationally. Rehearsals Friday 11th May, starting 8pm. Tickets every MONDAY, 7.15pm – 10pm, Acad£20 - call 07751 988769 or visit www. emy of St Nicholas, Horrocks Ave, L19 cardinalheenanpta.org.uk 5NY. For details: Call Angela – 07947 EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP 142440 – www.merseyharmony.co.uk A confidential support group for famior check out our Facebook page. lies 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.

Liverpool Ramblers are offering SINGING FOR SMILES Singing for Smiles Wellanother week of walks this Spring. being Choir Thursdays 8pm to 9pm, at Elm Hall We will lead a walk every day from Drive Methodist Church.

L18 1LF. Email contact: May 26th to June 3rd. sing4smilesliverpool@ gmail.com Distances from about 4 to 9 miles.

TEA DANCE A chance to get together Families very welcome with other dancers and dance some sequence dances with a bit of Start and end points all ballroom and latin as accessible by public transport well. Free tea, coffee, cake & biscuits provided.

Free car park. Halewood Full programme and details: Leisure ctr, Baileys lane, www.liverpoolramblers.org.uk 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 LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK DANCE very welcome, come along and make CLUB friends. Contact Jackie 0151 737 We do a mixture of Barn Dance; Pride 2454 and Prejudice; Square Dance styles.

ART FOR PLEASURE Get exercise, meet friendly folk and Art classes at Garston Reading have fun. No need to bring a partner.

Room, Wellington Street, Garston on Tuesdays open at 7.45pm. Class from Mondays, 1pm to 3pm, and Mossley 8pm to 10pm. The Scout Hut, GorseHill Church, Rose Lane on Tuesday, dale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EY Wednesday and Thursday mornings, Allerton/Mossley Hill). Contact Maria 10am to 12.30pm. Relaxed and informon 0151 427 1907 ative, watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR etc. Any ability, beginners welcome.

ADULTS Tutor Anthea Copleston. For further inICT Functional Skills Entry Level 1 to 3 formation and booking, ring Anthea on at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, 0151 427 5084, email: anthea26k@ Lichfield Road, Halewood or Halewood gmail.com Academy on Wood Road. Just 2.5 hours THE PUB CLUB a week. Courses are free and consist An informal group of diverse friends of email, word processing and the inter(ages 50+) who meet weekly for a chat, net. Taster courses lasts for six weeks. a drink, a laugh and something to eat if Enrolling now. Call 0151 443 2197 for you fancy. We meet each Thursday bemore information. tween 6pm and 11pm at the Richmond Tavern in Church Road, Wavertree, (nr

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Advertise your events in our What’s On section – max 50 words – by emailing liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk 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).”

Breathe Easy Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing difficulties.

We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555.

TLC 2018 Smile and experience Tender Loving Care supporting those affected by Dementia. Join our loving family and friends for entertainment, beverages and delicious food at Mossley Hill Athletic Club L18 8BX. 1pm till 3.30pm on 9th May, 30th May, 13th June, 27th June, 11th July, 25th July and more dates to follow. £4 per person which includes hot/gold beverages, lunch and dessert.

South Liverpool Photographic Society meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD from 7.45pm to 10pm. Membership £60/£55 for September to June – £3 per visit.

We warmly welcome anyone with a serious interest in photography to take part in competitions, displays and presentations and workshops.

Beginners to veterans. Contact; Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345, secretaryslps@virginmedia.com Website; www.slps.co.uk LIVERPOOL & MERSEYSIDE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet upstairs at Court Hey Methodist Church Hall, Bowring Park, L14 3NU, on alternate Mondays at 2pm prompt, September to June. Guest speakers and members display presentations of postal history and various stamp related themes. New members and guests welcome; good car parking.

Bus 6, 61, 116, 610, 619 and quite close to Broadgreen station. Contact Dr. D.Crewe on 0151 733 1291 or Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345 Time 2 Sign Children and parents learn British Sign Language (BSL),we sing along to nursery rhymes, counting and action songs whilst signing and having fun.

Classes held every Tuesday at St Mary’s West Derby Millennium Centre.

Time: 9.25am – 10am. Cost £3 each child/ additional children £1. Contact Ms Christine (Level 2 BSL qualified instructor). Email: timetwosign@gmail. com ROTARY CLUB OF LIVERPOOL SOUTH Rotary Liverpool South meets Monday evenings at 6.30pm for 7pm start.

The Club has 30 active members who meet for fun, fellowship and the

opportunity to serve others. We are always on the lookout for new members willing to give up their time for others under the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”. Check our website at www. liverpoolsouth.rotary1180.org or phone 07934 370524.

BELLE VALE PREFAB PROJECT Did you live in a prefab in Belle Vale?

Come and join us in our free monthly meetings at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, on the last Thursday in the month. We are an informal chatty group and love to meet up with old friends and make new ones.

Find us on Facebook – Belle Vale Prefab Project – for more information.

LINE DANCING St. Mark’s Church Hall, Hartsbourne Avenue, L25 2SB. Tuesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm ALSO AT The Scout Hut, Gorsedale Rkoad, Mossley Hill, Liverpool 18. Thursdays 11am to 12 noon. Friendly classes. Class fee £3.

Contact Sylia on 0151 722 6653 TICKET TO READ Woolton’s FREE community library is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 4pm at the Simon Peter Centre on Church Road. There is a wide selection of new books, with a quick choice section, large print volumes, and a cosy corner for young readers. Come along and support your community library, staffed and run by volunteers.

Christians Against Poverty Are you struggling with bills and debts you can’t afford to pay? Christians Against Poverty can help. Our service is free to everyone regardless of age, gender, faith or background. Call us for a home visit on 0800 328 0006. See more at capuk.org GENTLE MOBILITY YOGA class Contact Frank Perry on 07780 865 609 or simply come along on Tuesdays to Linksview, 102 Vale Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 7FB. Class time is 2.30pm to 3.30pm and at the end we have a nice cup of tea.

Groups, clubs and classes ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more.

Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club.

ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For more information contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided.

Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information.

South Liverpool farmers’ markets are open from 9am to 2pm on the following days: Woolton Village, L25 7RG – Second Saturday of the month Garthdale Road, off

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South disrupted by bad weather

By Jim Stanway SOUTH Liverpool FC remain leaders of the West Cheshire League first division table but continue to have a host of matches postponed due to the The M1s and 3s, having been ongoing bad weather. promoted last year, had tough The team have not played seasons ahead of them but kept at home since the end of as cool as cucumbers and truly February and have played only showed that they deserved to be two games in the last four weeks. in their current leagues. Fact for Despite conceding a first the day: the M3s were the second minute penalty at Chester side top goal scorers in the league, Upton AA, South scored twice scoring a whopping 62 goals in 18 through Paul Lundon and Alex games. Winner winner!

Woodcock within the first 20 As a club, we’re looking forward minutes to edge in front. Despite to welcoming new players and missing further chances to settle building on the fantastic season the game, South kept out the just gone. opposition for the rest of the A massive thanks is due to match despite finishing with 10 our coaches, managerial staff, men. The team have a cushion committee, umpires and players. of seven points at the top of the A game of jolly hockey sticks would not be possible without the table despite losing to a late goal commitment and hard work from at mid-table Maghull. Again, missed chances meant the team were all involved. walking a tightrope and this time Finally, after a long (for every they paid the price. The team now team) and difficult (for some have eight games to play and the teams) season, I hope that season has been extended by two everyone is looking forward to weeks to mid-May. letting their hair down at the end However with wet weather of season shindig. Remember all: no ID, no entry! continuing into April we might still

Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club – a season review THE month of April has brought some well needed respite for the finely tuned athletes of LSHC. With league games coming to an end, we’ve all had the chance to reflect on the past season.

For the entire ladies section, it has been a season filled with fraught efforts and occasional frustrations. The W1s and 2s showed grit, strength and determination, sticking together when needed most, and demonstrating the training squad set-up to be a success.

The W3s and 4s, like the rest of the club, struggled with player numbers but persevered and successfully managed to secure places in their respective leagues.

And, finally, the W5s “won some, lost some and did ok”. It was a valiant effort for the women. #GirlPower.

The men didn’t do too badly either. Firstly, congratulations are due for the M2s who were promoted with games to spare!

be playing in June!

The reserves’ chances of winning the second division title have been extinguished with two defeats and conceding a last minute equaliser to Maghull Reserves. Leading 2-1 through goals from David Mee and Adam Shelton with five minutes to go against local rivals Mossley Hill Reserves, the team then conceded two goals. The game against Maghull Reserves saw the team go two goals up through a brace by David Mee but the lead disappeared in the last 10 minutes.

The youth team remain on course for a treble in the West Cheshire League having made progress in the league cup with a walkover against Maghull Town and a hard fought 2-1 win over Bootle with second half goals from Curtis Elias and Liam Murphy after ending the first half a goal down.

The team have reached the Liverpool County FA Youth Cup final which will be staged at Walton Hall Park on Tuesday 15th May - against Bootle! The team remain in pole position in the youth division although rivals Mossley Hill are nine points behind with three games in hand!

The power of imagination (and why you should be using it)

SOMETIMES when I try and get people or clients to visualise things, they might struggle to actually do so.

If this is the case, I’ll ask them about something that has happened in their recent past. As they’re doing this, they’re able to access images from recent events that they have experienced in order for them to explain to me what they’ve recently been up to.

When a client has done this, I can then get them to visualise things they want to happen in the near future. Musicians, sports people, entrepreneurs etc, have all used imagination to help them overcome challenges. Golfers have used imagination, for example to help get the perfect shot or round, by first going through it in their mind – no practice needed.

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By Tim Saunders

“IT’S too big, I can’t drive it” says my wife when she tries to drive the Subaru Outback.

True, it is a large vehicle. But if given the chance it exceeds expectations.

Because here we have an estate that boasts a massive boot, large enough (once the retractable cover is removed) for all the stuff that the Saunders family regularly travels with: two pushchairs, travel cot, luggage and lots of food. And there’s still room to change my young son’s nappy.

But the great thing is that when behind the wheel the driver forgets that it’s an estate car. This is a thoroughly capable vehicle both on and off road because it is equipped with all symmetrical all-wheel drive. Basically this is as safe as it gets with all the wheels talking to each other and working together to produce a perfect driving experience no matter what the terrain.

“I can’t drive this, it’s not a manual” moans my wife. “And where’s the handbrake?”

It’s at times like this that Caroline and I are at loggerheads.

I try as best I can to point her in the right direction but she refuses to accept these technological changes.

Instead of a traditional handbrake there’s an electric one operated at a push of a button. Its seven-speed automatic gearbox can also be driven like a manual thanks to the paddleshifts either side of the steering wheel but this isn’t up Caroline’s street either.

Driving in automatic mode the dials have a blue glow but select manual mode and the glow

changes to red.

I take the Subaru for a run down the M25 where I see some appalling erratic driving.

A Mercedes undercuts at speed a row of crawling traffic in the outside line and then veers in and out of the traffic in a similar fashion to a slalom skier.

This is a heart in the mouth stuff. Moments later we pull over for a police car. Was the driver trying to evade them, was he fed up with queues of traffic or was he on drugs?

It’s a worry. Britain’s motorways do leave drivers feeling like they are on a conveyor belt; no matter what speed you do it seems impossible to become the car in front – during the day at any rate.

The ‘Scooby Doo’ is fitted with an intelligent cruise control which delights in moments like this because it will brake and accelerate itself all the while keeping a set distance behind the car in front.

These systems are always too slow for me when it comes to accelerating but I expect this is all in the name of economy.

What I do like is that the driver can override by pushing the accelerator to the floor and then once you’re going fast enough you can take your foot off the gas and the system will take over once again.

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