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Issue No 139 November 2018

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4th Allerton Sea Scouts – Simply the best THE 4th Allerton Sea Scout Troop is the best in the country, said Royal Navy Commander Richard Bone on a ‘goodwill’ visit to the troop this month. “I’ve been with the Royal Navy for more than 30 years and I’ve seen many troops but I reckon the 4th is the best,” he said.

But Richard would say that, wouldn’t he?! He took the troop members by surprise when he revealed he had been a Sea Scout in the 4th Allerton forty years earlier.

The ex-Garston lad regaled today’s sea scouts and parents with a host of amusing anecdotes and memories.

Troop leader David Hope had invited the Commander, currently based at HMS Raleigh (near Plymouth) to visit his old troop – now meeting at Allerton URC on Mather Avenue – and to present Chief Scout’s Gold

Challenge Awards to senior patrol leaders Chris McCarthy and CameronWard.The duo was also presented with impressive HM Submarine baseball caps while troop members received a selection of RN ‘freebies’. Chris and Cameron completed the Gold Standard while on this summer’s trip to Loch Etive, Argyllshire,withanovernighttwoday boat expedition to the head of the loch, camping in some of the most remote countryside in the Highlands.

Commander Bone inspected the troop (one of only 100 in the UK supported by the RN Recognition Scheme), visited the programmed training sessions, answered questions relating to his impressive display of medals reflecting service in many parts of the world... and then discarded his jacket, relaxed and joined the lads in games of deck hockey and

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A PERSONAL THANK YOU Lastly, I want to personally say a huge thank you to everyone who helped over the past weeks during my husband Pete’s health issue. The support we have received has been overwhelming. Thank you all very much indeed.

Enjoy your month and I’ll see you all again in November!

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Half-timbered houses...

By Stephen Guy

BEFORE the widespread use of mass-produced bricks and other products, natural materials including stone, thatch and clay were used for building.

Centuries ago there were few if any building regulations. People were generally satisfied if the construction was sturdy, weather proof and unlikely to collapse.

Castles and cathedrals took many years to build and involved skilled architects and masons.

Until the 17th century most houses were made of wood.

There were many woodlands and forests, often with large mature trees providing excellent timber.

South Liverpool including Woolton and Halewood had thousands of trees up to the Napoleonic Wars when large numbers were felled for ship building and other works.

The Great Fire of London in 1666 demonstrated how vulnerable large areas of wooden buildings were in urban areas.

Builders increasingly used stone and brick instead.

Traditional half-timbered buildings are often thought of as being typically English – they are featured in many landscape views.

However, such buildings exist in many parts of the world including China, Japan and throughout northern Europe.

Half-timbered buildings are traditionally made from oak beams to make a cage-like frame.

The spaces between the timbers

were often filled with wattle and daub. This consisted of interwoven twigs plastered with a mixture of clay, lime, water and sometimes dung and chopped straw.

Plaster and brick were also employed between the timbers.

The wood was left in its natural form but the infill was frequently limewashed.

The fashion for dark timbers – giving the classic black-and-white

look – grew in the 19th century.

However, modern refurbishments can restore the timber to its natural look.

Speke Hall is one of our finest half-timbered buildings. The Old Red Lion in Willaston is another good example.

Many have been lost over the years including Lydiate Old Hall, now a romantic ruin but with few surviving traces of its half-timbers.

The Victorians and Edwardians promoted the mock-Tudor look and many examples can be seen in the suburbs including Port Sunlight.

At about this time timbers were added for purely decorative effect – there was no structural need for them. An example was half-timbered Childwall Vicarage, seen on a 1907 tinted postcard (pictured).The picturesque building was extensively altered over the centuries before being demolished in 1928 and a parish hall built on the site. n Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, open 10 am to 5 pm every day, admission free.

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LITTLE did teacher Bob Thurlow and architect and photographer David Wrightson realise when, in 1974, they finished their book on Liverpool city-centre pubs of the 60’s and 70’s that it would take 44 years for it to be published. The manuscript and photographs had been almost forgotten in a drawer in Bob’s house during all that time.

But this year, with the help of the Bluecoat Press, the finished product saw the light of day.

Over 170 public houses are described - and, yes, Bob had to visit them all! - and over 50 are illustrated; sadly many of these are now either closed or demolished.

In the 60’s and 70’s Liverpool was starting to undergo a period of change and redevelopment and this book gives an insight into not only some of the things which were lost, but also into

some of the glories which have been retained. The Vines, the Philharmonic and the Crown are all still there to be visited and enjoyed in all their decorative splendour, but there are also many pubs of lesser fame which are worthy of investigation – this book can give you some tips. And there are some intriguing stories and bits of gossip to be told about some of these pubs too!

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Don’t ignore these signs of mouth cancer

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AS part of Mouth Cancer Action Month in November, organisers the Oral Health Foundation and dentists across the UK are challenging everyone to check for any unusual changes inside their mouths.

Cancer Research UK has reported a staggering 68 per cent increase in mouth cancer rates in the last 20 years.

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Gymophobics Garden Party raises funds for Defibrillator

MEMBERS of Gymophobics Ladies Only Fitness Centre (on the corner of Green Lane and Allerton Road) and their friends joined the team of Instructors at a Late Summer Garden Party in a marquee in the grounds of Aigburth People’s Hall on Sunday 23rd September.

The event was organised by Gymophobics Instructor, Antonia, with the aim of providing a lovely setting for ladies to enjoy some social time together, while raising funds for a defibrillator, which will also benefit the businesses and customers around the Fitness Centre.

The event gave ladies the opportunity to put on their Sunday Best for an Ascot-style afternoon tea, with live music from the Songbird Duo and a Fashion Show facilitated by Bags of Sparkles of Garston.

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Another Member spoke very movingly about her personal experience of the life-saving benefits of having a defibrillator close at hand when an emergency occurs.

Antonio Franco captured the lovely atmosphere of the afternoon with his stunning photography. www.antoniofranco. net To help with the fundraising element of the day, a Prize Draw was held, made up of so many wonderful gifts that we had to do the Draw in two parts.

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All the Gymophobics Instructors have now received their training and the defibrillator is installed in the Centre.

We hope that we will never have to use it, but it is great to know that we have the resources to respond to an emergency, should the need arise.

Antonia and the Directors of Gymophobics would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making the Garden Party such a happy and worthwhile event.

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A fatal claim can arise from any substandard treatment provided by a wide range of health professionals such as GPs, Surgeons, Nurses, Midwives etc. It does not matter whether the treatment occurred with a private hospital or was provided by the NHS. Examples of cases we see include: • Delays in the diagnosis of cancer or other serious condition which require urgent intervention; • Complications during or following surgery; • Failures to recognise and treat sepsis • Delays in treating pressure sores/skin ulcersresulting in septicemia • Inappropriate or delayed pregnancy care Claim Process - A solicitor will obtain the relevant medical records, a statement about what has happened and any other documents relevant to the case. If it is suspected a GP has been negligent by, for example, failing to refer to hospital, then a GP expert would be instructed to consider the available evidence. The expert would be required to consider the standard of care and if failures are identified, whether in the absence of those failures death would have been avoided. Normally more than one expert is required. If supportive medical evidence is obtained then a formal process commences with your solicitor sending a Letter of Claim setting out the allegations, details of the injuries and losses. Whilst cases can end up in Court, this is very rare because if there is a dispute, the Parties will send each other their medical evidence and the experts would then meet to discuss any disagreements. Therefore in my experience it is very unlikely that cases go to Trial.

Compensation - Generally, in the case of a fatal claim for compensation this can be brought firstly on behalf of the deceased’s estate for: • Pain, suffering and loss of amenity of the deceased. There is no specific award for death and where death is sudden damages can be very low. If however death was preceded by suffering which could have been avoided or the deceased is aware of their impending death awards will be higher.

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In addition to a claim on behalf of the estate, which is fairly limited in its scope a claim can be brought on behalf of the dependants of the deceased under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. A dependent may be a spouse or ex-spouse, a person who had been co-habiting with the deceased as husband or wife or as a civil partner for at least two years prior to the death, blood children and other descendants including adopted children and children through marriage or civil partnership, parents or ascendants including grandparents, great grandparents and those treated by the deceased as a parent, brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews The main element of dependency is a share of the earnings that the deceased would have contributed to the household income had they survived. The loss of income will not however be the only loss that dependants suffer as normally they will also have lost the benefit of any services the deceased provided. The list is endless but common examples are childcare, household chores, transport, DIY and Gardening.

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THE ‘Reformed Allerton Dramatic Society’ are presenting their current production of ‘Secondary Cause of Death’, by Peter Gordon.

This is the second play where we again meet Inspector Pratt.

The group performed the first instalment at the same time last year and the play was

called ‘Murdered to Death’. n This production is a comedy thriller and will be performed between Wednesday and Saturday, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th November at 7.30pm, and the Sunday matinee will be at 2.30pm.

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WORK could get underway next month demolishing the multi-storey Waterfront Car Park in Liverpool ravaged by fire on New Year’s Eve. A report to the Cabinet says detailed logistical plans have been drawn up to take down the car park, which has 1,191 vehicles inside it – of which 1,033 are completely burnt out.

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From 1 April 2019 all VAT registered businesses in the UK will be legally required to: 1. Maintain their accounting records digitally; 2. Ensure there are digital links between financial software within the business; and 3. Submit VAT returns to HMRC using compatible software.

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He was regarded as one of the best teachers at the school, his distinguished presence admired by staff and pupils.

Oswald Percival had been head of science at St Bertha’s Academy for longer than anyone could remember.

He was certainly there when the Franco Prussian War raged because this was one of his favourite subjects when he was not talking about chemistry.

There was an air of the magician about Mr Percival. He was fond of theatrical gestures when conducting experiments and particularly enjoyed creating small explosions and large clouds of smoke.

This grabbed the boys’ attention, of course. With a twinkle in his eye he would prepare class for the next nervewracking boom or splatter.

There was humour in it as well, sometimes ensuring some luckless pupil would be covered with gunge by the end of the lesson.

It was Gumm – nicknamed Pinky - who found the rock. He

had been walking over the grassy banks of the rec, nursing a tooth chipped in a rugger match, when he spotted the rock sticking out of some mud.

Carefully wiping the rock down with his sleeve, he was intrigued by the shimmering blue and green veins in the heavy grey slate.

“Intriguing,” said Mr Percival, examining the rock at the next lesson.

He put the specimen down and picked up a battered book.

The boys remained silent in anticipation as he thumbed through the volume, looking quizzically through his pince-nez.

Mr Percival took a sip from the bottle of cordial he always kept for lubrication of his vocal chords.

“I have not demonstrated alchemy for many years but I believe now is the time,” he pronounced, slamming the book with a flourish. This is an unknown type of rock which I believe may be from a meteorite which has crashed to earth.”

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...Continued from page 16 “People have dismissed alchemy as pseudoscience with no place in the modern world,” he sniffed.

He picked up his bottle of cordial: “What would you say if I told you this is an elixir that will prolong life indefinitely?”

Mr Percival paused: “You are right to think I am old but could I have lived hundreds of years?

Think of the knowledge I may have accrued over centuries.”

He turned his attention to the chunk of rock, using a small hammer to chip off a little piece.

Reaching for a beaker, the alchemist poured two chemicals

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He placed the lump into the concoction and put his hands around the beaker, muttering strange words.

The beaker was then drained, revealing a nugget of pure gold.

With a knowing smile, he handed it to Gumm: “Here, get that tooth fixed.”

The filling was always a talking point. Gumm remembered Mr Percival as a brilliant teacher – and surely a very generous conjurer. n Read my next Strange Tale – Granny Christmas – in the December Link.

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Titanium Fireworks are the team behind acclaimed national events including the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve party, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, the launch of Hull’s City of Culture year, the opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Adele finale show at Wembley Stadium in June this year.

They are set to take the helm of River of Light on Sunday 4th November and are already planning a never-before-seen display on the River Mersey.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to line the waterfront in

Liverpool and New Brighton for the free spectacle, which will act as the finale for the China Dream season, part of the city’s 2018 cultural programme.

Fireworks will be set off from the water’s edge and from huge barges floating on the Mersey, and will be accompanied by a soundtrack played from key areas and venues along the waterfront.

In Liverpool, there will be a series of arts installations themed around the five elements that underpin Chinese philosophy: water, fire, earth, metal and wood.

In Wirral, the event will be held in New Brighton with entertainment for all the family including the appearance of ghostly pirates on the Black Pearl.

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October 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 LEE SIEMASZKO INDOOR FAT LOSS BOOTCAMP Every Mon and Wed 7pm. Monday’s - Belvedere Community Centre, 89-91 Miles Street, L8 4PX. (Dingle) Wednesday’s - Training Station 2, Alfred Street, 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.

GUITAR GROUP FOR ADULT BEGINNERS A new Guitar Group for Adult Beginners on Wednesday 12th September at 7pm in St Cuthberts Church (behind the old Stand Farm building) in Croxteth Park. Learn the basic ‘open’ chords, Barre chords, finger picking style, strumming patterns and progress to playing songs. If you are interested in coming along to the group contact Gary at garymorganguitarclub@gmail. com OLIVE BANK COMMUNITY CLUB If you are interested in bowls, snooker,

pool, art classes, Saturday live entertainment or simply somewhere to enjoy a social drink, give us a try. Olive Bank Community Club, Long Lane, Off Mill Lane, Wavertree, L15 8LT. For further info phone Arthur on 07711 145770 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES Men and women welcome for a 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. Web site http://www.rscds-liverpool.org.uk RADS Presents the comedy thriller ‘Secondary Cause of Death’, written

by Peter Gordon. It is on from Wednesday 14th – Saturday 17th November at 7.30pm, with a matinee on Sunday 18th November at 2.30pm.

Tickets priced £7 adults, £6 concs, £3 children. Doors open at 7pm, Wednesday – Saturday, 2pm on Sunday DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are at the Sefton park Palm House on Tuesday 6th November 2-4 p.m. Admission is £6.50 which includes a drink and slice of cake. The band will be parading in the true Mardi Gras style. You are

invited to bring your own parasol/ umbrella and join in or just come and listen to the music. All welcome.

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LIVERPOOL ORGANIC GARDENERS Tuesday November 20th – Veganism and the Environment, a talk by Ted Grant of the Vegan Society and the Green Party. Come along to Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church L18 1LF at 7.30 pm. Hear about the “Grow Green” campaign. Contact 07765 672326 or see our website www. loggroup.org.uk AUTUMN FAYRE We are holding an Autumn Fayre at St. Agnes Church Hall (at the corner of Buckingham Avenue/Ullet Road) on Saturday 3rd November, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, admission 50p. There will be a variety of stalls, and refreshments will also be available.

PENNY LANE CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET On 17th November, 12-4pm. St Barnabas Church, Mossley Hill.

Beautifully hand crafted items by local artists will be available to purchase along with lots of festive food, mulled wine and hot choc! Craft activities will be held throughout the day with plenty of fun for the whole family. More info at fb.com/PLCraftMarket ST. FRANCIS XAVIER’S PTA CHRISTMAS BINGO

Sunday 18th November at SFX school, Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, L25 6EG. Doors open at 2pm, eyes down at 3pm. Great prizes to be won, tombola and refreshments – free mince pie and glass of wine on entry.

NEW BALLROOM, LATIN, LATINO AND SEQUENCE Adult dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Monday nights at 8pm, The Woodlands Social Club, Mill Lane, WEST DERBY, L12 7JB. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary.

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NEW BALLROOM, LATIN AND LATINO Adult 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 THE FRIENDS OF SUDLEY ESTATE Are holding a Coffee & Cake morning at Mossley Hill Athletic Club on Wednesday,21st November 2018 at 11.00am. All proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care & Upkeep of Sudley Estate. Tickets £5 Including Free Raffle available from 724 2682 & 428 1404

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LIVERPOOL’S two fireworks displays will pay tribute to the armed forces this year, as the November 5 theme is ‘Salute to the Services’.

Taking place at Sefton and Newsham Parks, the free illuminations both start at 7.30pm and will be synchronised to inspiring music related to the Services.

The playlist for Wednesday evening includes Crown Imperial, Hearts of Oak, The Dambusters, I Vow to Thee My Country, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory.

Liverpool’s Assistant Mayor, Councillor Wendy Simon, said: “These displays are always hugely popular, with around 40,000 people enjoying the fireworks across both parks last year.

“We want everyone to enjoy November 5, yet be safe at the same time, and organised displays are a great way to achieve this.

“It’s wonderful that this event can be part of the city’s World War One commemorations and I’m sure the soundtrack will add an emotional element to the

evening.”

For the first time, Heart North West will be the media partner for the event, and Heart Breakfast presenters Joel Ross and Lorna Bancroft will be hosting the display at both parks.

Joel Ross said: “We are delighted to be working with Culture Liverpool at two of their firework displays, at Sefton Park and Newsham Park, this year.

“Since launching Heart North West in May, we have loved waking up the people of Liverpool and it’s exciting to be involved in such a great event. “ Lorna and I are really looking forward to hosting the display at Sefton Park and saying hello to lots of our listeners.”

Visitors to the displays are advised to travel on foot or use public transport, leaving plenty of time to travel to the event.

For travel information visit www. merseytravel.gov.uk.

There is limited accessible parking at Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park and Gardners Drive at Newsham Park.

Advertise your events in our What’s On section – max 50 words – by emailing liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk Continued from page 18 TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, L17 1AG Monday 12th November. 7.45pm. Dr. Jim Ford’s “Rails to the North” explores light railways and tramways starting from Southport then heading towards the most northern reaches of mainland Europe linked by films he took over a number of years. Admission £2 including refreshments. Everyone welcome.

GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday November 8th 2018 when Diane Fair from Chester will give a demonstration entitled “Christmas is coming”. NEW VENUE: Meetings are now held in St Anthony of Padua Church Hall, Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18. NEW TIME: meeting starts at 7.30pm.

Visitors are welcome for a fee of £6.00 THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 12th November 2018 for a talk by Trevor Davenport entitled “Yellowstone National Park via the Seasons”.

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 CHRISTMAS FAIR - ALL HALLOWS, ALLERTON

Saturday 8th December 2018 All Hallows Centre Allerton Road—Next to All Hallows Church 11am to 2:00pm.

Come and visit us at the hall for some light refreshments or to buy from the variety of stalls; tombola, crafts and many more. www.facebook.com/ AllHallowsAllerton LIVERPOOL HEATH AND CHEST HOSPITAL – NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Invitation to Health Event 11am, Thursday 22nd Nov 2018 Morris Hall, Bridge Chapel Community Centre, Heath Road, Allerton, L19 4XR Come and support your NHS by attending a free health event where you can hear a presentation on ‘Diagnosing Respiratory and Sleep Disorders’.

Join the team from the ‘Outstanding’ CQC rated Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and hear about what we do.

All welcome. To register please call 0151 600 1410 or email membership. office@lhch.nhs.uk LIVERPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR We start our season of four World War One Commemorative Concerts in November. It is now 100 years since the cessation of hostilities of the Great War. These concerts will be our salute to commemorate the end of World War One in 1918.

Saturday 3rd Nov. at 7.30pm. - The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool L1 9BG. A semi-staged concert with photographic images, stage effects and, of course, our voices that will offer a moving blend of period songs, poetry and readings that will create a memorable evening. This concert

is in support of The Liverpool King’s Regiment and the Liverpool Pals Association. Tickets available only from the Box Office on 0844 873 2888.

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Saturday 17th November - St Mary’s Parish Church, Knowsley Lane, Knowsley Village L34 0JQ. Tickets available from Stan Edwards 0151 546 2820 or from the church.

Priced £6 including refreshments. liverpoolmalevoicechoir@gmail.com BROUGHTON HALL P.T.A. XMAS PRIZE BINGO (please note Thursday date)! Thursday 29th November 2018 in the McCauley Centre (Broughton Hall’s main school), Yew Tree Lane L12 9HJ. Doors Open 6.30 p.m.

– Eyes Down 7.00 p.m. With cash and other prizes. No unaccompanied children under 16 please. Details on school website if needed: www. broughtonhall.com LUNCHEON CLUB Reading Room, Wellington Street, Garston, L19 2LX. Open Tuesday and Friday at 11.45 am for a 3 course lunch, Tea and Coffee for £2.70 and Thursday at 11.45 for Soup, Sandwiches, Cake and Tea and Coffee.

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THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday 12th November 2018 for a talk by Trevor Davenport entitled “Yellowstone National Park via the Seasons”.

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 CHRISTMAS FAIR – ALL HALLOWS, ALLERTON Saturday 8th December 2018 All Hallows Centre Allerton Road—Next to All Hallows Church 11am to 2:00pm.

Come and visit us at the hall for some light refreshments or to buy from the variety of stalls; tombola, crafts and many more. www.facebook.com/ AllHallowsAllerton LIVERPOOL HEATH AND CHEST HOSPITAL – NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Invitation to Health Event 11am, Thursday 22nd Nov 2018 Morris Hall, Bridge Chapel Community Centre, Heath Road, Allerton, L19 4XR Come and support your NHS by attending a free health event where you can hear a presentation on ‘Diagnosing Respiratory and Sleep Disorders’.

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LIVERPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR We start our season of four World War One Commemorative Concerts in November. It is now 100 years since the cessation of hostilities of the Great War. These concerts will be our salute to commemorate the end of World War One in 1918.

Saturday 3rd Nov. at 7.30pm. – The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool L1 9BG. A semi-staged concert with photographic images, stage effects and, of course, our voices that will offer a moving blend of period songs, poetry and readings that will create a memorable evening. This concert is in support of The Liverpool King’s Regiment and the Liverpool Pals Association. Tickets available only from the Box Office on 0844 873 2888. Prices £13 (£11 concessions).

Saturday 17th November - St Mary’s Parish Church, Knowsley Lane, Knowsley Village L34 0JQ. Tickets available from Stan Edwards 0151 546 2820 or from the church. Priced £6 including refreshments. liverpoolmalevoicechoir@gmail.com BROUGHTON HALL P.T.A. XMAS PRIZE BINGO (please note Thursday date)! Thursday 29th November 2018 in the McCauley Centre (Broughton Hall’s main school), Yew Tree Lane L12 9HJ. Doors Open 6.30 p.m. – Eyes Down 7.00 p.m. With cash and other prizes. No unaccompanied children under 16 please.

Details on school website if needed: www. broughtonhall.com 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.

SHARED READING GROUP Relax, make new friends and share stories over a cuppa. We read great novels, short stories and poems aloud.

Why not come along and join in, or just sit back and listen? We meet at Huyton Library on Thursday mornings, 11:15 12:45. Contact info@thereader.org.uk 0151 7292200 THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Are available to perform concerts for ladies group, WI, etc. Enquiries, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080 BLUE MAGNOLIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA The Blue Mags play every Tuesday at The Rose of Mossley, Rose Lane, L18.

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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 fi nd out what ExNex is about and how much fun we have. Please call 07534 157920 EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP A confi dential support group for families and anyone affected by an Eating Disorder. We meet on the fi rst Tuesday of each month at the Millennium Centre, St Mary’s Church, West Derby from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

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

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ART FOR PLEASURE Art classes at Garston Reading Room, Wellington Street, Garston on Mondays, 1pm to 3pm, and Mossley Hill Church, Rose Lane on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10am to 12.30pm. Relaxed and informative, watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel etc. Any ability, beginners welcome. Tutor Anthea Copleston. For further information and booking, ring Anthea on 0151 427 5084, email: anthea26k@gmail.com THE PUB CLUB An informal group of diverse friends (ages 50+) who meet weekly for a chat, a drink, a laugh and something to eat if you fancy. We meet each Thursday between 6pm and 11pm at the Richmond Tavern in Church Road, Wavertree, (nr Penny Lane) but we often have ‘away-days’ to other pubs.

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SUNDAYS at 6.30pm 4TH - ALL OR NOTHING 11TH - THE AMPS 18TH - MIDLIFE CRISIS 25TH - RED ROCK LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK DANCE CLUB We do a mixture of Barn Dance; Pride and Prejudice; Square Dance styles.

Get exercise, meet friendly folk and have fun. No need to bring a partner.

Tuesdays open at 7.45pm. Class from 8pm to 10pm. The Scout Hut, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EY Allerton/Mossley Hill). Contact Maria on 0151 427 1907.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 1 to 3 at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfi eld Road, Halewood or Halewood Academy on Wood Road. Just 2.5 hours a week. Courses are free and consist of email, word processing and the internet. Taster courses lasts for six weeks. Enrolling now.

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Advertise your events in our What’s On section – max 50 words – by emailing liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing diffi culties.

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.

SMILE AND SING with MERSEY HARMONY Have fun, sing, and boost your skills. Come along to Merseyside’s only all-female barbershop chorus.

Mersey Harmony performs at events and competes locally and nationally.

Rehearsals every MONDAY, 7.15pm – 10pm, Academy of St Nicholas, Horrocks Ave, L19 5NY. For details: Call Angela – 07947 142440 – www. merseyharmony.co.uk or check out our Facebook page.

LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK DANCE CLUB We do a mixture of Barn Dance; Pride and Prejudice; Square Dance styles.

Get exercise, meet friendly folk and have fun. No need to bring a partner.

Tuesdays open at 7.45pm. Class from 8pm to 10pm. The Scout Hut, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EY Allerton/Mossley Hill). Contact Maria on 0151 427 1907.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS

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.

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 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 07787606636 or wichildwall@gmail. com

BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening environment. If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.007.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!!

For more info ring Helen 07948 120955.

GRAND NATIONAL CHORUS Open nights are held regularly at Prescot Town Hall, 1 Warrington Rd, Prescot L34 5QX, from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and hear the fabulous harmony of the male voices.

Ring 07716 127814 to book free place. www.liverpoolinharmony.co.uk INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10am to 1pm. We are tackling the issues of loneliness and exclusion in the local area, so why not meet up with us for coffee and put your ideas and suggestions forward for what activities you would like us to provide for the group. Contact Janet on 07894 585689 or email info@ includeme-org.org LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP Meet Wednesday 11am to 12.30pm at The Lee Valley Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2PR. It is free to come along, we have a mixture of very experienced knitters and

people wanting to learn. It’s not just knitting we also do crochet, quilting and other activities. Contact Laura 07794 119379.

MERSEYSIDE NATIONAL TRUST ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS A friendly group who organise Sunday workdays at local National Trust estates. We have residential working weekends too. All equipment provided.

We also have a Saturday walking programme. For full details of 2017 programmes: Twitter: @merseyside_ NTV; call Chris on 0151 677 9664; Facebook: MerseysideNTV. No need to have NT membership.

PARKINSONS UK Meets regularly at The Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, L19 4XR. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Tel. Beverley Jackson on 03442 253748.

Patients and/or carers most welcome.

Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join us.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women, sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7pm: Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool L17 4JE. For further details, contact annegrimes19@gmail. com; mobile 07814 564649

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Craft market with a heart supporting the church in the fantastic work it does in our community. What better reason to come along and enjoy a mulled wine or two!? n For more info visit fb.com/ PLCraftMarket

THE Penny Lane Christmas Craft Market on the 17th November, 12-4pm at St Barnabas Church in Mossley Hill, is set to be a grass roots, family orientated, knees up affair- with local crafters, artists, bakers and makers gathering to offer their eclectic, affordable, handmade items all under the stunning roof of the St Barnabas Church, at the pinnacle of Penny Lane.

There will be engaging craft activities throughout the day for kids and adults alike. Warming mulled wine, delicious mince pies and other refreshments will also be available, as well as Christmas Carols, cheer and chatter!

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St. Francis Xavier’s PTA Christmas Bingo Sunday 18th November at SFX school, Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, L25 6EG. Doors open at 2pm, eyes down at

3pm. Great prizes to be won, tombola and refreshments – free mince pie and glass of wine on entry.

The Link Has 2 Family Tickets To Be Won St Luke’s Church To Be Transformed In To A Magical Winter Wonderland This Festive Season.

One of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks will be transformed into a magical, immersive, Christmas attraction for 2018.

St Luke’s “Bombed-Out” Church, will be turned into a Winter Wonderland for almost four weeks (between Saturday 1 December and Sunday 23 December 2018, this festive season and is set to become the ‘must visit’ Christmas Grotto experience of the year in Liverpool. Sessions are available to pre-book now. n To book Visit http://www. ticketquarter.co.uk or Call 0844 8000 410 or call down to Liverpool Echo Arena Box Office – Kings Dock READERS FREE PRIZE DRAW For your chance to win a pair of tickets. Please send your name,

address and Tel. No. to:- Winter Wonderland Draw, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or by email to complink@yahoo. com and insert Winter Wonderland Comp, in the subject box. To reach us by 6th Nov. 2018 (Please note, tickets are nontransferrable and valid only for the dates offered by the promotor).

WHAT’S ON

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 0151726 8934 EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance movements.

Suitable for all abilities.

Monday’s 1.30pm to 3pm and Thursday’s 7pm to 8pm. At All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or www. janesfitness.co.uk.

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. (shortmat). We are just around the corner from the Turnpike Pub in Rocky Lane.

For further information call Eric on 4899484 or Jim on 07949 813591.

EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall.

Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our friendly club. Either a player or a beginner – all welcome. Just come along or call Liz Potter on 0151 428 5340.

ETON BOWLING CLUB Come bowling at the oldest bowling club in Liverpool. You will be made very welcome and we will give coaching to all players new to the game. We are located at the back of The Halfway House in Woolton Road and our season runs from the end of March until October.

Contact Geoff on 07922 110624.

SEFTON PARK BOWLING CLUB Is looking for new members.

Various competitions starting from Easter to October. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Wednesday and Friday Evenings, and most weekends. Learners & experts,

singles & couples are all welcome. Postcode L17 7DG. Contact Gregg Watson on 0151 222 2964.

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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RNLI Liverpool Christmas Gala On Saturday 1st December 2018 7.30pm Prompt at Liverpool Masonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool

Comedy and Host for the Evening JACK DANIELS • Auction • Great Raffle Prizes • Plus 1 Lucky Ticket will win a Diamond Necklace

The Amazing ASA MURPHY King of Swing

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Fighting fit and ready to put my heart back into my work HEY guys and welcome to my November issue of Life ‘n’ Style!

Ohhh well how bad have I felt over the past few weeks?!! From tonsilitis to food poisoning I’ve literally spent the whole month in bed!!

Being the workaholic I am, I have hated every minute of it. I’ve missed so many events and my best friend has been Netflix! Well I’m back fit and well now and ready to put my heart and soul back into work, fashion and getting back on the social scene.

At the moment, I am all about nice makeup, skin and feeling the best I can. I get messages all the time asking what foundation I use because my skin looks flawless. I put this down to drinking as much water as I can, monthly crystal-clear facials at Renaissance Beauty Salon in Prescot and a little bit of help from makeup.

If you’re looking for a bit of a casual look I wore this Nude Cord Shirt Dress from Missguided (£28.00) for a little mid-week drink.

It’s one of those dresses you can dress up with heels as I did or wear with flats or over jeans for a more casual look.

I love a bit of Monochrome so loved it when I got gifted this Black Stripe Bat Wing Frill Hem Playsuit from Pretty Little Thing. It was £18.00 but is currently on sale for £12.00.

Sometimes when you get black and white fabrics they tend to be a little bit see through or flimsy but this is nice and thick. I teamed mine with a pair of over the knee boots and was ready to go!!!!

At the moment, I love the Nars Natural Radiant Longwear foundation in Barcelona (£35.00). This is a nice beigey colour which works well with most skin tones. I also use their concealer for under my eyes in colour custard (£24.00). This is perfect for hiding any bags and uneven skin tones and gives a really fresh look. I always finish off with Mac Prep+ Prime Fix Spray (£19.00) which seals the products and gives your skin a nice finish.

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Next month I will be back with some gorgeous Christmas Pyjamas - perfect for little stocking fillers or for the over the festive period!

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What mindset do you have?

WHAT type of ‘mindset’ do you have? A fixed mindset or a growth mindset? If you’re unfamiliar with these terms allow me to explain: If you have a fixed mindset it means that you see yourself as the ‘finished product’ (someone who can’t change or can’t be ‘improved’).

If you have a growth mindset It means that you see yourself as a ‘work in progress’ (someone who can change and can be ‘improved’).

Most people I talk to would describe themselves as having a growth mindset.

And for many, this is indeed true…….at least in some areas of their life. But very few people actually use this mindset in all areas of their life.

Some are in great shape but struggle being a parent or partner or in their career.

Some are great being a parent and partner and have

a great career but struggle to stay in shape (and have no time for friends or a social life).

In the past I know I’ve had some pretty disappointing times in my life but one thing I did years ago was to invest in an NLP practitioner course – the most powerful course I have ever done.

It’s certainly helped me throughout the years and has helped me get to where I am today.

So my advice to you is if there’s something that you want in life and there’s

someone out there who can help you get it then don’t be afraid to invest in them (even if it’s not me!). Because none of us is the finished article……….

If you DO think that I’m the man for the job and you DO want me to help you with your goals, confidence and weight loss etc, then please get in touch with me and we’ll have a chat...

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Celebrity article – Marty Kristian

By Tim Saunders TALENTED Marty Kristian is known the world over for being a founder member of The New Seekers vocal harmony group, which enjoyed enormous worldwide success in the early ‘70s.

The New Seekers’ biggest hit was ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing in Perfect Harmony’ which reached number one across the globe, selling in excess of 7.5m copies. The group appeared in front of Her Majesty the Queen at The Royal Command Performance. They represented the UK in the Eurovision song contest in 1972 with their hit ‘Beg Steal Or Borrow’ and came second. Regulars on BBC1 Top of the Pops, The New Seekers were household names, performing on all the variety shows of the day including the legendary Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special.

The band toured all over the world and were even invited to sing at President Nixon’s inauguration in America. “We appeared on all the big US TV shows Including the Sonny & Cher show, Ed Sullivan, Andy Williams, Johnny Carson” recalls Marty.

They had numerous number 1 and top 10 hits totalling 36 million sales and Marty wrote some album tracks including ‘You Make Me Feel Like a Woman’ and ‘Country Lovin’.

After leaving school Marty trained to be

an architect at Melbourne University. “After quitting architecture during the second year of the degree course I spent six months as a draughtsman before embarking on a pop singing solo career. In 1968 I was offered a cruise to England as an entertainer and it was here that I met Keith Potger after the Seekers had disbanded. He asked me to join as a member of the New Seekers.”

Marty had always liked painting and drawing and “architecture seemed a good idea because it was both creative and socially useful. But I didn’t really enjoy the course so that when at the end of my first year my mother was taken ill and the bills started piling up it wasn’t a very hard decision to pack it in and take a job”.

In the ‘90s he was commissioned to paint a series of murals at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital

Road safety award for MP MEMBER of Parliament for West Derby, Stephen Twigg, has been awarded the Brake and Direct Line Group Parliamentarian Award for September, for his efforts to improve road safety near schools.

Stephen’s campaigning efforts were inspired by the story of Bobby Colleran, a six year old boy who was killed outside Blackmoor Park school in 2014. Bobby’s parents created the Bobby Colleran Trust and developed the idea of ‘Bobby Zones’ to improve the safety of school children, and ensure that other parents do not have to suffer similar tragedies.

Bobby Zones are areas around schools with a maximum speed limit of 20mph and where there is no parking or dropping off allowed.

Stephen has been working with Bobby’s parents to help implement Bobby Zones across the north-west. He led a debate at Westminster Hall in September, asking the Roads Minister Jesse Norman to support the introduction of Bobby Zones across the UK and wining agreement that the Department for Transport would consider such a policy as part of the ongoing Cycling and Walking safety review.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH: “Mersey Gateway” by Ian Kemp, one of our South Liverpool Photographic Society members lucky enough to have a drone!

in London. “The unveiling was a special occasion and I was honoured to accompany The Queen Mother on a guided tour at the opening ceremony.”

Today, Marty does cruise talks and the occasional PowerPoint presentation at functions and Women’s Institute meetings.

His most recent project has been introducing the world to The Adventures of Walt ‘n Matilda, his new children’s book. The first story in the series is The Black Stump, written and illustrated by him. It tells the tale of a couple of koalas and their search for a funfair. Educational and with Australianisms throughout, it is dedicated to Marty’s granddaughter, Liberty . n For more information visit https:// waltandmatilda.co.uk/

Colemans Building – a letter to the editor Dear Editor I have just read the article in the October edition of South Liverpool LNK and looked at the image of the Colemans building.

I would like to congratulate the company/developer that recognised not only its historical value but the beauty of its original facade, and for the sympathetic renovation. It looks amazing.

I passed this building every day walking to school [St Georges, Mill Street, which has long gone].

I was also, as a teenager, present in 1981 when the riots took place.

It gives me great pleasure and admiration to see such a beautiful building restored/ renovated. Again, an excellent job, thank you.

Gary Editor’s reply/note Yes, what a magnificent photograph of this famous local landmark.

It was courtesy of Trevor

Roberts, South Liverpool Photographic Society (SLPS).

Thank you, Gary, for taking the time to write in and many thanks to Trevor Roberts for this great photo.

See our What’s on page for details of SLPS meetings.

Moira Hesketh – Editor

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The Lantern Company presents The Monster Halloween Ball ...

Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool 24th /25th / 26th October Various times: see tickets at: www.ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/ the-monster-halloween-ball

THE beautiful Palm House in Liverpool’s Sefton Park will play host to some fiendish family fun this Halloween as the Lantern Company prepare to host three days of workshops, mini parades, dance-offs and more!

Taking place across October half-term, the events will be split into both day and night time fun.

By day, little beasties of all ages are invited to come and have fun making a fabulous monster mask or create a Lantern to join the mini Halloween Parade!.

Then at dusk, prepare for the Mini Monsters Party! Dressed in the best Halloween finery, young revellers can join the mini Halloween Parade around the grounds of the Palm House, before getting ready for the evening party.

At the party, kids will be able to meet a host of incredible, weird and wonderful giant puppet ‘guests’ who will light up the Palm House, rattle their bones and shake their stuff on the dancefloor!

Plus, there will be lots more great Halloween fun and games, food and drink and a raffle with monstrously good prizes.

Tickets start at just £7.50 and include entry for the most imaginative and original Halloween Costume Competition.

Tickets Workshop plus evening Halloween Ball/parade ticket combo: £13 Early Bird. Halloween Ball/parade tickets (without workshop): £7.50.

Full price Halloween Ball/parade tickets (without workshop): £10 www.ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/ the-monster-halloween-ball Dates/Times Workshops Wednesday 24th October 12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lantern Workshop 1.45pm – 2.45pm: Lantern Workshop 3pm – 4pm: Mask Workshop Thursday 25th October (25 places per workshop) 10am – 11am: Lantern Workshop 11.30am –12.pmam: Lantern Workshop 1.30pm – 2.30pm: Mask Workshop 3pm – 4pm: Mask Workshop Friday 26th October (25 places per workshop) 10am – 11am: Lantern Workshop 11.30am – 12.30pm: Lantern Workshop 1.30pm – 2.30pm: Mask Workshop 3pm – 4pm: Mask Workshop Monster Halloween Ball & Parade 24/25/26 October 5.30pm – 7pm: Early Show (mini monsters): 8pm – 9.30pm: Late Show

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A car sure to turn heads

By Tim Saunders

WHEN revolutionary motorised transport was introduced in the late 19th century a whole industry was created that continues in the UK to this day.

Throughout its history change has been a key factor in order to progress, ranging from design and performance to emissions. There continue to be challenges too. The current key ones being the joys of Brexit and concerns about diesel emissions.

Since the turn of the millennium the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) has become increasingly popular thanks mainly to the hugely popular BMW X5; the only luxury SUV for years – the 4x4 Range Rover is in an altogether different league as testified by the Royal Family’s reliance on them. It was therefore time for a new challenger. Enter the Jaguar F Pace...

Think of a standard Jaguar XF saloon, raise it to the height of a Land Rover and add a slightly revised backend and All Wheel Drive. Head on it is striking thanks

to its massive grille. It’s a good looking, well-rounded, futuristic vehicle and there are some neat touches, shared with other Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) siblings including the rising dial of the 8-speed automatic gearbox and the electrically operated tow bar.

Inside it’s fitted with cream leather and brown wood effect making for pleasant surroundings.

An electric cover reveals the panoramic tilting glass roof, which lets huge amounts of light into the cabin; a real difference on a dull day.

The 10-way electrically operated front seats are comfortable and my wife does

like the fact that the front ones are heated, too.

However, once the engine is switched off it forgets that you have put them on and you have to do it again using the touchscreen on the dash.

On parking the Jag I forget that I have left the roof tilted and the roofline hides the fact that it is open so I think I’ve shut it until the following morning.

It takes me a couple of days to realise that this sunroof also slides.

This occurs in many a modern vehicle in contrast to the whole hour I can listen to the radio, with the engine off, in my ageing Ford Fiesta. The model tested is the

2-litre diesel which is delivering around 38mpg. It costs a shade under £50,000. There is plenty of space throughout including a very well sized boot making it a practical proposition for executives and their families.

The layout of the electronic speedometer and rev counter is confusing with the rev counter generally taking centre stage (it seems to change places with the speedo – not sure if my children are to blame for this) and I feel as if I’m losing my marbles...

For street cred there are few vehicles that have as much cache as this big cat. It is nice to see that Porsche Cayenne drivers can’t resist double taking as they savour its more attractive looks. n Facts at a glance: F-PACE Portfolio 2.0D AWD Price: £47,115 on the road Top speed: 129mph 0-60mph: 8.2secs Power: 180bhp Economy: 38mpg Watch the videos at www. testdrives.biz

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

month. Thanks again for sending in pics of your gorgeous pets. This month’s winner is Mac – what a great pic. Mac wins a £25 voucher. Well done! If you would like to be in with a chance of winning our Pap Your Pets competition then just email your pet’s pic and your name, address and phone no. to: complink@yahoo.com (Subject: Pap your Pets) to reach us by 6th November 2018. Please keep sending them in folks, we absolutely love looking through all the pics. This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by Pets Corner, 173 Allerton Road, L18 6HG. WIN £25 PET VOUCHER

Buster Daly – loves to chill out in the garden

Daisy – 8 year old Yorkie cross with Jack Russel

Emerson – come on you blues!

Luna – striking a pose for the camera

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Lola – on her ‘walkies’

Oliver George – enjoying hydrotherapy

This month’s winner... Mac! Jessie – at Crosby beach

Nala – with her pride flag

Ginny – our Guinea pig

Rocky – on the ball!

Winston – the giant Frenchy on the London underground making everyone smile

Oreo – enjoying the sun

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Cats of the month – Minkie & Cornflower Minkie (mum) and Cornflower (kitten). Minkie is timid and had lived all of her life in a garden in Halewood, giving birth outside in all weathers, until her rescue.

Now spayed, micro-chipped, de-flead and wormed, she remains a rather timid cat but in the right home we feel that she will settle down.

She has long hair and a beautifully bushy tail. As she has had all of her kittens removed

from her in the past we think it would be only right if she was allowed to keep one of her latest litter, meet the stunningly beautiful Cornflower. She is black, long haired, about 5 months old and incredibly playful.

Could you be the person to give them the home they deserve? For adoption enquiries please also contact us. Please call our Rescue on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170.

PETS Corner opened 1st October, it replaced the Pet Shop that has stood on the same site for 50 years making us the oldest establishment on Allerton Road.

Our new shop is homely and inviting and serves the local community, our top selling brands include Burns with a loyalty scheme, Hill Science Plan and James Wellbeloved.

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1. Which well-known musician is an ex-Chancellor of John Moores University (2008-13)? (a) Damon Albarn (b) Brian May (c) Paul McCartney?

2. Who recorded the first album commercially available in CD format (CD released 1982)? (a) Bob Dylan (b) Billy Joel (c) Van Morrison?

3. Which well-known musician, born Birmingham 1948, has been in the following bands: The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic & Blind Faith? (a) Eric Clapton (b) Robert Plant (c) Steve Winwood?

4. Which legendary singer was born in 1915, died in 1998 and was married to Nancy Barbato (1939), Ava Gardner (1951), Mia Farrow (1966) & Barbara Marx (1976)? (a) Sammy Davis Jnr (b) Dean Martin (c) Frank Sinatra?

5. Which David Bowie song begins with the lines “Ground control to Major Tom, take your protein pills and put your helmet on”? (a) Fame (b) Space Oddity (c) Young Americans?

6. Hank Marvin, Brian Bennett and Bruce Welch were members of which well-known 1960s “backing band”? (a) The Shadows (b) The Pacemakers (c) The Tremeloes?

7. Which one of the following bands performed on the 1980 hit single “Xanadu” with Olivia Newton-John? (a) E.L.O. (b) Fleetwood Mac (c) Roxy Music?

8. Which rock’n’roller had 50s hits with “Tutti Frutti”, “Long Tall Sally” & “Lucille”? (a) Buddy Holly (b) Jerry Lee Lewis (c) Little Richard?

9. Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin & Paul Williams were all members of which famous Motown group? (a) The Four Tops (b) Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (c) The Temptations?

10. Tom Meighan is the vocalist with which band? (a) Kasabian (b) Kiss (c) Kraftwerk?

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The W2s suffered an LIVERPOOL Sefton Hockey Club unfortunate draw away to Leyland has started the new season with a and Chorley after a controversial bang as three teams string out an unbeaten streak in their respective umpiring decision gave the hosts the opportunity they needed to leagues. equalise.

The W5s ran out 2-0 winners The team have finally settled against Mossley Hill as they took draw after 90 minutes with goals into the season and had some their winning streak to 3 games from Aaron Bowen and Cameron spells of flowing, productive in a row. To put this achievement Dalton. hockey which they can draw on in The Reserves are in fourth place into context, last year the team coming matches. won 4 games all season. in the West Cheshire League Off the pitch, W1s captain The M2s are currently second second division and defeated Chelsea Daley put on a Rock n in their new league after being lowly Ashville reserves by 4-0 Roll Bingo to raise nearly £500 promoted with games to spare with goals from Graeme Long for the club. With her glamorous last season.

(2),Curtis Cummins and Gerard assistants she guided the club Since being held to a tough Forde. The team shared wins with through 3 rounds of musical 1-1 draw in the opening game local rivals Mossley Hill Reserves, shenanigans with exciting prizes of the season the team have put losing 2-1 (Gerard Forde penalty ) and cash rewards for the winners. in convincing performances both in the Liverpool County FA Junior The club would like to thank home and away to sit 2 points Cup but achieving revenge the those who were involved in behind league leaders Stockport next week with a 2-1 win (Curtis organising and carrying out Bramhall.

Cummins, Bobby Murphy) in the the event for their time and Building on the key factors of second division league cup. dedication. their success last year they are The youth team are in midtable It was also the first proper social again proving to be proficient of the Liverpool PremierLeague in our new home at Aigburth at both ends of the pitch and youth division after a close 3-2 People’s Hall and we are delighted are currently amongst the best (Zac Gray and Jack Heard) defeat to say it went off without a hitch. defensive and attacking teams in to Woolton Vikings.The two previous games were huge wins by 14-0 against Davenhill and 9-1 against Northfield. The veterans WINDOWS • DOORS • CONSERVATORIES • PORCHES team retained their 100% record with a 2-0 win over Heswall with goals from Hilel Alhanshaly and Jimmy Kelly and are second on 7 UPVC WINDOWS goal difference to Vauxhall Motors Any size, top openers in the Cheshire Veterans League.

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SOUTH Liverpool FC have qualified for the pre-season Bill Weight Trophy on four previous occasions (as first, second and third division champions) but had never won the tournament.

However it was a case of fifth time lucky with a 1-0 win over local rivals Hale in the final at Ashville.A first half goal from skipper Cameron Dalton was enough to take the trophy.

South are in the process of rebuilding the squad after losing a host of senior players in the close season and currently have a mid-table place in the West Cheshire League first division with a great 3-1 win over Maghull with goals from Cameron Dalton, Danny Bulayima and Sharif Yusuf. However there have been defeats to Maghull ,Mossley Hill and Newton, all of whom are contenders for the title this season. The team have made progress in the Liverpool County FA Challenge Cup with a penalty shoot out win over Liverpool Premier league Alder after a 2-2

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8. Which artist, famous for his “Sunflowers” & “Starry Night” paintings, was celebrated in a 1971 Top 10 hit by Don McLean? (a) da Vinci (b) Rembrandt (c) van Gogh?

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