Issue 132 – June 2017
VANISHED GARDENS By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
EFFICIENT transport is essential for good communications and the movement of people and goods. This is true not only today but centuries ago when travel was much more difficult than now. Britain led the world creating a system of railways that changed life almost beyond recognition in just a few decades. A national network developed throughout Victorian times, sometimes creating conflict between the railway companies, landowners and communities. In the 1870s a cutting was constructed through Sandfield Park when the Cheshire Lines built a new railway serving West Derby Station. The park was only about 20 years old and not all the residents were happy. It may have been one reason the ship-owning Bates family vacated Bellefield, their mansion near the railway. The house, later the site of Everton’s training ground, stood empty for more than 40 years. Stone from the cutting was said to have been used to build Leyfield Priory, the home of Peter Thompson, Cheshire Lines’ chief engineer. There was less road traffic after the railways were built. This was particularly true on main roads between towns although local journeys still had to be made by road. Things changed again with the invention of the internal combustion engine and the arrival of cars. Until the First World War, motors were the preserve of the well-off.
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Many got rid of their carriages and bought cars, turning their stables into garages. American Henry Ford was among the first to create mass production using assembly lines and cheaper cars became available. Town planners realised that things would soon be changing fast. Queens Drive started as a tree-lined boulevard in Edwardian times but still, with the addition of some flyovers, manages to cope with modern traffic. Knotty Ash Gardens (pictured) stood at the junction of Eaton Road and East Prescot Road. This very rare photograph, from an old postcard, shows the view from the Knotty Ash pub towards Eaton Road. In the background are Garden Cottages. A child walks towards a classical stone summer house with four columns. It was decided to widen East Prescot Road after the First World War. Plans to demolish the Village Hall were thankfully abandoned. Instead a second carriageway was created which destroyed most of Knotty Ash Gardens including the summer house. n Join the West Derby Society at West Derby Courthouse open 2pm to 4pm most Sundays April to October, admission free.
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West Derby Craft and Country Fair – we’re back!
17th Fairfield Scouts – West Derby Village clean up
ON Saturday 29th April 2017, members of the 17th Fairfield Scout Group, based on Meadow Lane, organised a clean-up of West Derby village, with support from local company Alphatec 2000 Ltd and Liverpool City
Council. Concentrating on the village fountain, outside the court house and Mill Lane leading up towards Tesco Metro, the boys picked up their brooms and bin bags and got to work. After 2 hours of cleaning and much
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thanks from the local public, the village centre was looking a lot cleaner. The aim of the project was to show pride and respect in their local community whilst working towards their Scouting Gold Award.
17th Fairfield Scout Group is open to new members; please email: fairfieldscouts17th1@ outlook.com (Beaver Scouts 6-8yrs old; Cub Scouts 8-10yrs old; Scouts 10-14yrs old; Explorer Scouts 1418yrs old)
SPRING has arrived and so has the West Derby Craft and Country Fair! We are back in West Derby Village on the last Saturday of the month through the summer and we’re looking forward to seeing all our loyal customers. We’ve some lovely treats for
you this time around including jewellery, children’s clothes, cheese, sweets, cakes, cards and collectibles. Be sure to mark the dates off in your diary! Facebook: www.facebook. com/WestDerbyFarmersMarket Twitter: @WDFarmersMarket
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Liverpool’s first 5k bubble rush – a charity event suitable for all ages THE 5k course held at Croxteth Hall and Park starts in a sea of bubbles and features four bubble stations along the route where cannons pump out different coloured bubbles. Every course is familyfriendly so you can run, jog, walk, toddle or dance through the foam. The most important thing is that you enjoy your time in the bubbles! The event is being held on Sunday 18 June from 11am and is being held to help raise funds for two wonderful local charities, Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice and Radio City’s Cash for Kids. There will be music, food, dancing and bubbletastic entertainment! The park itself has a wonderful play area and petting farm so altogether a perfect
setting for a wonderful summer’s day out. Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice provides incredible palliative, respite and endof-life care to very young children aged from birth to five years suffering from lifelimiting or life-threatening conditions. Using the power of Radio City to deliver initiatives for sick and underprivileged children in the community, ‘Cash for Kids’ was established to channel
the caring of the local community into the welfare of their own youngsters. Tickets are £25 per adult and £7.50 per child including a white t-shirt (guaranteed not to be white at the end!) and medal on completion. To book you need to go to www.radiocity.co.uk/ bubblerush www.radiocity.co.uk/ bubblerush; www. bubblerush.co.uk; #bubblerush
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Name change and new showroom for kitchen and bathroom makeover firm Cat of the month – Garston Ebony and her four new-born kittens THIS little girl was discovered taking shelter in an alley in Garston. She’d been there for months. When we picked her up we got her checked over by the vet who said that she was about to give birth. And so she did - within a couple of days. Just got on with it, no fuss, nothing. I think she was just glad of a warm bed and regular meals to sustain her. We’ve called her Garston Ebony. She is such a friendly gentle cat. How she would have coped with tiny kittens living off scraps in an alley we have no idea. So, we’re looking for homes for Mum Ebony and her kittens. If you are interested please do contact us, Garston Animal Rescue, on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170. We always do home-checks, no exceptions.
We’re not interested in your possessions, we just want to check that any animal we have rescued is going to a safe environment. And it gives you an opportunity to ask us any questions too. If you are interested in our work or would maybe like to support us then why not visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/GarstonAnimalRescue. We are also always glad of donated towels and unwanted clean bedding for the animals. Our small Charity Shop it’s at 62 Aigburth Road, L17 7BN, Tel . 0151 727 0515.
HAVING transformed hundreds of kitchens and bathrooms on the Wirral, Liverpool, North Wales and North West Cheshire, Granite Transformations has undergone a makeover of its own. A fabulous new showroom is now open in Ellesmere Port, close to J8 of the M53 and will trade under the name of Trend Transformations as the company moves forward into an exciting new phase. Visitors will be able to see a wider range of worksurfaces as well as doors and bathroom displays. The new showroom has a sleek modern design where you can relax and match door colours and work-surfaces to obtain that perfect combination of colour. We will still offer the same fabulous products with some new colours being added to the range in
the autumn. There is also a display of highly desirable mosaics and tiles aimed at complementing and accenting any room in the house. Owners David and Helen Thomas explain “this project has been
in the pipeline for about 12 months and the name change reflects our move into key areas of home transformation. “At the heart of all the changes, we remain a local company with our factory also based in Ellesmere Port where we can best
serve the customers in the surrounding areas of Wirral, Cheshire, North Wales and Liverpool.” Kitchen work-surfaces can be updated to create a stunning new look with no ripping out, minimum disruption and usually installed within a day. Replacement doors are also available in a range of styles and colours and matching upstands and splashbacks can be added to complete the look. There are some gorgeous mosaics and tiles available for a touch of real elegance. The same surface can also be used as a floor covering to match or to complement worksurfaces. Bathrooms can be given a whole new look too, whether you want to revamp a shower area or refit the entire room with new fittings, wall coverings or mosaics. Coming Soon
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June ARABIAN THEMED EVENING Essence! Is an Arabian themed evening for everybody to enjoy. Come and savour the Turkish delight & baklava, smell the delicious scent of the bukhoor, enjoy the belly dance performances and have yourself a really good evening out! Tickets cost £7pp, location is Bar TwentyFive beneath Beetham Tower, 7pm start on Saturday 3rd June 2017. Contact Amira on 07732 887 357 or amiradancer@ hotmail.co.uk COMEDY IN MILO LOUNGE This fortnightly event in Lark Lane celebrates the talents of unsung comedians. Talented musicians and performance poets are also occasionally featured. The events which are free to attend starts at 8:30pm (last entry at 9pm) and conclude at 11pm. Upcoming dates: Thursday 8th and 22nd June. Location: Milo Lounge 90 Lark Lane L17 8UU. DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT Come and join the Savoy Jazzmen in concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 6th June between 2 - 4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £6.00 which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Come and listen or dance to the music of the 1920’s and 30’s. Further information from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478 FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & THE ARTS The 13th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts is on from Friday 16th to Sunday 25th June in various venues within Prescot, L34. Full details of all events, including how to buy tickets, can be found on our website: www. prescotfestival.co.uk. Highlights this year include a performance by Leyland Brass Band (16th) and the Band of the Yorkshire Regiment (25th). GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday June 8th 2017 when Mark Entwistle from Sandbach will give a demonstration called “Art for Art’s Sake”. 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. BELLE VALE PREFAB PROJECT MUSICIANS WANTED Retired OAP drummer looking for other musicians to form a trio or quartet.
Piano or organ player, double base or base guitarist. Able to play dinner music, some soft jazz and swing numbers to hopefully play at restaurants and wine bars. Please call Ray on 07767 684048 . 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. Regular events GROUPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided. Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information. ACTIVITY HUB Are you at a loose end on a Tuesday morning? If so come along to Long Lane Church, off Mill Lane, Wavertree, 11am till 1pm. We have board games, crochet, knitting, card making, gardening and church maintenance (if you are handy). Refreshments provided £1. All welcome. For info call Helen on 07837 711178 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 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 C.A.B. C.A.B. drop-in (10am to 12noon) Tuebrook Hope Centre, Christ Church Buckingham Rd. L13 CAN YOU SING? Mature ladies; Can you sing and dance a little. (own transport preferred). We are a mature group of ladies who perform charity concerts in and around the Liverpool area. If interested in joining, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080. CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30 pm (pitch available only £7). 2 Daneville Road, L4 9RG. Phone 0151 792 8711 CHRIST CHURCH CENTRE, SEDGEMOOR RD. Coffee morning in church centre, Tues 10am-12noon. Make new friends or relax with old ones, everybody welcome. Call Helen on 0151 474 1444 for info. Connect ‘n’ Create. Come along for company, a cuppa and a bit of craft or anything creative! All skills, all levels! Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Call Barbara 0151 226 2992 for more. CROXTETH HALL GARDEN SOCIETY We are a friendly group who meet in Croxteth Hall every 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 which includes refreshments and raffle. If you’re interested in gardening why not join us. Please ring Jim or Pauline on 0151 928 5625 – visit our website www.croxteth.net CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www.coresidents-association.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Wed between 10am – 11.30am young at hearts club every Thurs. 2pm – 4pm. Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lover House Lane L11. 2SF. For info call Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992. DEYSBROOK YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Meet every Friday 11.00 to 12.30 (except Bank Holidays) at the Deysbrook Village Centre, Deysbrook Way, Liverpool 12. There is a range of activities - creative as well as fun; occasional trips; enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome. DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome.
ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP We are looking for new volunteers to assist with awareness/fundraising events. Contact Mike Birch. mike-birch@ blueyonder.co.uk, for info about our work ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Stop Smoking Support Groups. Weekly: Cohen’s Chemist, Mon 11.30am – 12.45am. Old Swan One Stop Mon 1.30pm – 2.15pm. West Derby Millennium Centre Tue 5.30-6.45pm Yew tree CC Tue 9- 10.15 am and 3.304.45pm, Green Lane Pharmacy Tuebrook Sat 10-11.45am Excluding bank holidays (no appointment necessary) free support and access to Nicotine Replacement therapy & Champix Freephone 0800 195 2131 FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549. GUIDED WALKS Re-trace the rich tapestry of Liverpool’s colourful history. Admire stunning architecture and discover amazing hidden gems. Tours led by qualified guides. Email: citywalks@outlook.com LITTLE STEPS For preschool children and carers. St Christopher’s, Lorenzo Drive. Wednesdays 9.45am-11.15am Term time. No waiting list. No lower age limit. Just come along or call Sue 0151 226 2992. LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Meet at Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton, nr Widnes, every Wed. from 7pm. Monthly meetings held at the Friends Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre, every third Friday between September-May. Membership is £15 per year for adults, £5 for juniors 14-17 yrs. ggastro@liverpool.ac.uk. LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB Meet the last Friday of the month at 7 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE. Doors open 7pm. The club is for all levels of play. For further details see our website at liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk or phone 07931 553829. Free lessons also available. LIVERPOOL HARMONY CLUB Weekly open night at Lee Park Golf Club,
Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and savour the sound of the male voices of the Grand National Chorus. All welcome. Visit our website www.liverpoolinharmony. co.uk NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS (NAWC) The NAWC meet at Lowlands in Haymans Green every Thursday between 2 and 4 pm. Come and enjoy a friendly afternoon. We enjoy guest speakers, outings, theatre trips amongst many other activities. Further details about other clubs in Liverpool contact – Pat Blair (0151) 228 0316 or email patblair33@gmail.com. PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel, corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers. PRESCOT & DISTRICT BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.15 p.m. at Huyton & Prescot Golf Club, Huyton Lane, Huyton, L36 1AU. Easily accessible, large car park, friendly atmosphere. For further information contact 0151 426 3050 or www. bridgewebs.com/prescot ROBY GARDENING SOCIETY Is a well-established friendly local gardening group. Visitors and new members welcome to come to meetings on 1st Tuesday of each month at 8pm. At Page Moss Baptist Church hall, Page Moss Lane, Liverpool L14 0LZ. Admission £1.50, with refreshments. Varied programme for gardeners. Please ring Jo 0151 289 8335. SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association meet every second Tue of the month at Lemington Rd School Dinner Centre 6.30pm visit our website for info. www.scarisbrickresidents.info St James CE Mill Lane West Derby. The 5K Café is held every Thurs term time from 11am to 1.30pm. Lovely food and good company.
Donations towards lunch appreciated. THE BRIDGE CENTRE The Bridge Centre old Bridge Inn Pub Broadway L4 9RG. FREE Counselling Service every Wed 10am till 3pm. To book an appointment call 07540177958 ask for Sue. Zumba Classes Tue 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Wed 9.30am till 10.30am. Chair Based Tia Chi Classes. Thurs. 10.30 till 11.30 only £2.50. Ballroom Classes Tue 1.30 till 2.30 pm £3. Tia Chi Classes Tue 11.30 till noon. THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed. in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For info 0151 726 8934 TUEBROOK HOPE CENTRE, BUCKINGHAM ROAD As a local community led charity we are keen to promote and host a range of health, leisure and social activities for neighbours of all ages. Monday mornings (9.30am): Yoga classes, Tuesday evenings (7-8pm): Tai Chi classes, Wednesday evenings (7-8pm): Drama Group for Adults. Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday lunchtimes (12noon-1pm): Yoga classes ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For info contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk 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. LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool based group who organise regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook, or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com
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Trapped at Lewis’s ... Strange Tale – By Anton Valdemart NIGEL fiddled with the hat, taking it off with a flourish before removing the skirt and blouse with similar skill. The store room was rather cramped but it was the only reasonably private place on the ground floor for this weekly activity. Nigel always looked forward to Mondays when he could display his skill with confidence and vigour. Today was particularly special because he was mounting a display on the top floor. Some of the top Lewis’s executives were coming from all over the country to see the new summer range. Nigel had been a window dresser at the famous store many years – his displays had won several in-house awards. He insisted on doing everything himself to create the perfect window
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display. He chose each mannequin carefully, dressing them with taste and realism. “You’ll have to use the public lift – we’ve called the engineers,” said Perkins, a cigarette stuck in the corner of his mouth. “Electricals put a load of washing machines in the goods lift and it couldn’t take the strain. Sorry.” Nigel winced – this was going to be very embarrassing. He was a private, shy person who preferred the company of cats to people. He avoided lifts because it often involved being crushed up against strangers. His glasses would steam up, his clothes got ruffled. He didn’t like people shoving from the back when it came to their floor. It was worst when the attendant had to stop the lift suddenly if someone
had missed their stop. Now he was having to take one of his dummies up to the top floor – it might be scratched or damaged. Nigel treated his mannequins like real people, each reflecting the types of garments on display. He wrapped the dummy in a white sheet and carried it through the perfume displays to the lift which came up from the basement. The doors opened but nobody got out. Nigel and the dummy had to squeeze in between Jones from accounts and Miss Eaton from personnel. Cronin the attendant pressed a button, the doors closed and the lift went up. Seconds later it juddered to a halt. Despite Cronin’s efforts the lift shuddered but didn’t move. He pulled a handle and a bell rang.
“Not to worry. The engineers are in the building and we’ll soon be on our way” he announced optimistically. Thirty minutes later they were still there. The mannequin now stood naked as the sheet had been spread on the floor for people to sit on. Jones exchanged glances with Miss Eaton while Nigel fumed between them, clutching the dummy with clammy hands. “Almost got the doors open,” said a gruff voice outside. “We’ll need something to wedge between them in case they snap shut.” There was relieved laughter as everyone filed out, dishevelled but none the worse – except for Nigel. “I’m sure she’ll get a bonus for helping us,” laughed Jones looking at the crushed dummy.
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Stoneycroft host German side By Mick Titherington
STONEYCROFT under-16s entertained German side SSV Rhade from Dorsten on Good Friday. The visitors, coached by Liverpool-born Peter Titherington, were on a trip to Merseyside to play two games and visit Goodison Park to watch the Blues against Burnley. Peter was anxious for his side to experience what football life was like where he was born and raised and the game was played in a good spirit. The Germans were slightly younger and not at the same stage of development as the ‘Croft but both teams took positives from the experience. The Croft used the game as a warm up for their
forthcoming Cup Final and the youngsters from Rhade were able to enjoy their visit to Liverpool. Peter said: “The visit was always about our lads increasing their awareness of life outside their normal environment and widening
their experience”. Stoneycroft manager, Lee Scott, added: “It was a pleasure to welcome the visitors and it was an enjoyable afternoon”. Both sides shared light refreshments after the game and cemented relationships.
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HI guys and welcome to June’s edition of Life’n’Style with Ainsy…… so my episode of First Dates was shown on Tuesday 9 May and all I can say is OMG!!! The amount of stories and press going around talking about my criteria list is CRAZY!!!! So if you haven’t seen the show and fancy an hour of humour check it out on Channel 4 catch-up! I seem to have created a lot of attention for putting together this 22-point criteria list that the whole world seems to be talking
about. I made headlines in Spain, France, Italy, Germany and the USA – that’s as well as the national press and OK mag!! Hasn’t everybody got one of these lists??!! Right, ok yes I get it - mine is a bit longer than most people but I have had quite a bit of time to put it together!!! It has been 4 years!!! Don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining as my social media is smokin’ at the min with date requests! A Liverpool radio station are actually running a competition to see if anyone fits my criteria and setting
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up a date for me so I’ll keep you posted on that next month!! As it’s a reality TV show I wasn’t sure how much of it was real and if any of it was going to be scripted but I’ve got to say EVERYTHING about the date is real and none of the production company get involved at all which makes everything really easy. It’s just a normal blind date!! The waiters and waitresses are all so nice and really good with making conversation to break the ice when you sit down. You can pick anything you want from the menu… I was more for the cocktail menu though! Even though things didn’t work out with myself and Adam we both shared an amazing experience and I
would recommend any of you singletons to give it a go!! If you are single and fancy a little evening on a date in London then apply on the website: www. firstdatescasting.co.uk At the weekend I went to the Exclusively Singles Event at Jenny’s Bar in Liverpool City Centre and wore this ‘Missi’ missoni style print suit from www. fashionistaonline.co.uk. It’s a fine knit loose top and trousers with glitter thread which gives a lovely sparkle appearance. Ideal for summer evenings or dress down for day time occasions. I wore mine with these yellow wedges also from the same website. These are called ‘Shilo’ wedges and are available online for £25.
Impress with this Wild Mushroom Risotto recipe THIS gourmet wild mushroom risotto recipe comes straight from the professional kitchen Freya and Chef Maynard at their gourmet cookery school in the heart of the Loire Valley which you can find at GoLearnTo.com. Risotto works as a nice starter but it is quite rich so keep the portion small. It can also be served as a main course, perhaps accompanied by a green salad to cut through the richness. What you’ll need (serves two): n 1 onion – finely diced n 2 cloves garlic – crushed.
n 2 tbsp parmesan cheese – grated. n 200g Arborio rice. n 150g mixed wild mushrooms (or any variety you can get your hands on!). n 50g mascarpone cheese. n 700ml chicken stock. n 1 tbsp butter. n salt and pepper to taste. n 1 tsp olive oil.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan and gently sauté the onion and garlic until they are translucent but not coloured. Add the Arborio risotto rice and stir until the rice is
coated with the oil & butter. Carefully add the chicken stock using a ladle and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. As the rice absorbs the stock, keep adding more stock until the rice is just cooked and the risotto is nice and moist. Test this by putting it on a plate – it should spread out nicely Meanwhile clean the mushrooms (avoid using water, just lightly brush to remove any dirt) and sauté in a frying pan with a little butter until just cooked. Add the cooked mushrooms, Parmesan
cheese and mascarpone and gently stir into the risotto. Serve in a bowl garnished with Parmesan shavings and a light drizzle of olive oil. Want to try your hand at even more complex dishes alongside professional chefs at their cooking schools in France? You can find their cookery holidays on GoLearnTo.com, which offers a range of cookery and other activity holidays including painting, horse riding, photography, yoga, and jewellery making that inspire you to learn as you travel.
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THE Tommy Cooper Show returns to The Epstein Theatre this summer with West End star Daniel Taylor as Tommy Cooper in the knockout performance of the year. Running from Monday 26th June to Saturday 1st July, the show sees Liverpool actor Daniel take on the role of Tommy Cooper over 30 years since the comedian’s untimely death. This promises to be a really special show and theatre manager Rebekah Pichilingi said: “Daniel Taylor is an amazingly talented actor and Box Office from 2pm-6pm disappointment.” this show pays tribute to the (Mon.-Thurs.) and 12noon-6pm Dates: Monday, June 26 to legendary Tommy Cooper. (Fri.-Sat.). Saturday, July 1 2017; Time: “Perfect for the whole family, *Subject to booking fee. All 2.30pm and 7.30pm this feelgood show blends the prices include a £1 per ticket Tickets: Adults £17, key points in Tommy’s life with venue restoration levy Concessions £15 his magic and his classic gags to Further details: www. To book please call 0844 give you a night you will never epsteinliverpool.co.uk; 888 4411* or go online at www. forget. Facebook www.facebook.com/ epsteinliverpool.co.uk * or in EpsteinTheatre; “Tickets are guaranteed to twitter @EpsteinTheatre. sell out so book fast to avoid person at The Epstein Theatre To enter our free prize draw please send your name, address and telephone no. to:- TOMMY COOPER SHOW Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or you can email your name, address and telephone number to linkaccountsmoi@yahoo.co.uk and insert TOMMY COOPER SHOW COMP in the subject box please TO REACH US BY 12TH JUNE
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Alder FC set for promotion By Peter Harrison
WITH the final game of the season seeing a 4-3 victory against Copperas Hill, the team have clinched third place in the league and almost certain promotion. In a remarkable second half of the season, they have remained unbeaten in 16 games with 14 wins and two draws. The stand out result was a 1-0 victory against previously unbeaten Old Xav’s Reserves, with Tony Roberts netting the allimportant goal. With a number of standout performances for Mark Maddison and his assistant Jack Ellis, the team have transformed their
season from an average start with four defeats. Kyle Mulby has been the leading marksman, with great contributions from veterans Mark Allward, Mick Roberts and Hilly. There is now the exciting prospect next season of two teams from the same club competing in the Premier Division. Our current Premier Division team have finished fourth in the table and suffered an agonising semi-final defeat to Page Celtic, conceding a goal in the last 10 minutes in a 1-0 defeat. Special thanks must go to Gilbo for the great job he has done in his first season as secretary.
John Parrott – Woodlands Hospice Golf Classic JOHN Parrott will once again host the Woodlands Hospice Golf Classic at West Derby Golf Club on June 23rd 2017. Teams of four are being sought for this flagship fundraising event at a cost of £249 per team. Team fee includes welcome
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Croft’s under 16s’ cup win could be the first of many By Mick Titherington
SPRINGFIELD JUNIOR LEAGUE UNDER 16 CUP FINAL Stoneycroft 3, Maghull 1 IN a sensational cup final played at the Liverpool County FA HQ at Walton Hall Park, two excellent teams put on a display that had spectators in raptures. The technical skill and commitment exhibited by both sides combined to provide a terrific tussle. Stoneycroft have
a number of quality individuals with a great team ethic which together produced a top grade performance. Maghull were no slouches but they were up against a team in such form that it would have been difficult for any side to resist. The game started at a blistering pace and the early exchanges suggested it was going to be a close encounter but ‘Croft took the lead on 15 minutes after an intricate passing move opened up
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an opportunity for Louis Kearns to slot home. When he popped up and executed the same clinical efficiency to double his side’s lead just before half time the feeling was that Maghull’s time was up and the second period saw Lewis Wilkinson add to the scoring for the ‘Croft and Jacob Clegg getting a consolation goal for Maghull. This was a thoroughly deserved victory for Stoneycroft and on this
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