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Bricks and mortar ...

By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

BUILDINGS and structures come and go over the years, some surviving for centuries while others rise and fall in just a few decades.

They are often much more than bricks and mortar, stone and cement or glass and concrete – they are bound up in our collective history and memory.

A surprising number of buildings pass into history without being photographed or recorded by other visual means.

Some were known to large numbers of people who, in the days before smartphones, rarely carried a camera and then usually only on holiday.

An example is the Plaza cinema

in West Derby Village visited by many thousands of people when it operated between 1927 and 1960.

I took the only known surviving picture of the building before it was converted into a supermarket.

It was among several local cinemas I recorded with my Kodak 127 camera in 1962, when the building was empty.

Photographs of long-forgotten buildings turn up from time to time, enhancing our understanding of the modern environment.

A house (pictured) once stood on what is now the car park of the Halton Castle pub, at the corner of Crosby Green and Mill Lane.

This was one of numerous properties built in the 19th

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century as this part of West Derby was developed.

Originally 44 Mill Lane, it later became number 90 as more and more premises were built along the road.

Street directories reveal that it was occupied by surgeon Thomas Judson in 1900.

Papers from a deceased estate indicate that in 1963 the house was let to tenants at an annual rent of £149 16s 8d (£149.84) including rates.

The West Derby Society has an ongoing project to collect images of lost buildings and structures.

It also records properties before they vanish forever. Two recent examples include Holly Lodge house and the former St

James’s Vicarage.

People also kindly donate images for our archive while others turn up on old postcards and from other sources.

Family snaps sometimes have unexpected bonuses for the historian. The original intention may have been to capture a happy occasion, posed in front of a building for example.

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Contents –

Next deadline Monday April 8th

April 2019

Stephen Guy’s history article

pages 2 and 3

Welcome

WELCOME to the April edition of The LINK. The LINK goes into thousands of homes!!! And thousands are picked up from supermarkets, post office, libraries, businesses...

Well, I can’t believe I am writing the April welcome letter already. It is frightening how time goes so quickly but, on a positive note, here’s to the warmer weather and the lighter nights.

Not to mention Easter of course when hopefully many of us will have a few days off. It is great to be able to spend more time outdoors especially in this great city of ours.

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WHAT’S INSIDE n What’s On section – our ever-increasing events section. n Pap Your Pets – and the winner is....!! See inside. n Stephen Guy – LINK readers’ favourite. n Life n Style with Jade – Summer’s approaching.

And much more REMINDER Don’t forget to tell our very valued advertisers that you saw it in The LINK! Do remember to book your ad by deadline.

I would like to wish you all a very happy Easter and look forward to seeing you again next month.

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TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Monday, 15th April, Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane L17 1AG 7.45pm.

Geoff.Price presents Liverpool’s electric tramcar routes south of the city between 1898 to 1953. Views of Aigburth, Allerton, Childwall, Dingle, Garston, Penny Lane and Wavertree all feature. £2 includes admission and refreshments. Everybody welcome. Pictured is a tramcar approaching the junction of Menlove Avenue with High Street, Woolton, a few weeks before the trams here were replaced by buses in 1949. The tram routes of South Liverpool are the subject of this month’s talk by the Tramway & Light Railway Society (See “What’s On” pages)

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Five Eggs-cellent tips for staying healthy over Easter

By Paul Coshott

ONE of the things I look forward at Easter is Easter Eggs – I love them! I also love hot cross buns! So I’ll definitely be having a couple of each over Easter.

However, so I don’t get too fat over the next few days (and I hope you don’t either!) here’s some tips that I hope will help us all have a healthy Easter: n Eat dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate exhibition feature a mesmerising Dark chocolate is a powerful mosaic of the Great Orion source of Antioxidants and can and the Running Man Nebula; improve blood flow and lower a magical scene of an Aurora Borealis exploding over the south blood pressure coast of Iceland and a solar transit n Hot cross buns of the International Space Station While I hope you’ll be staying between the massive sunspots AR active over the holiday, if you are having any hot cross buns, my 12674 and AR 12673. advice would be to have them Senior curator Dr Geraldine either first thing of a morning or Reid said: “The Astronomy after you have worked out.

Photographer of the Year Hot cross buns can be high in competition is hugely popular. The carbohydrates and sugars so early exhibition celebrates the very morning or after a training session best in astrophotography from would be the best time to have around the world. Each year it produces images that broaden our them, or maybe before a training session perception of the universe and year on year, shows its diverse and n Stay active wonderful beauty.”

As we are inclined to eat more

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It’s usually a lifelong problem. It can be very frustrating to live with and can have a big impact on your everyday life.

There’s no cure, but diet changes and medicines can often help control the symptoms.

The exact cause is unknown – it’s been linked to things like food passing through your gut too quickly or too slowly, oversensitive nerves in your gut, stress, and a family history of IBS. The main symptoms of IBS are: n Stomach pain or cramps – usually worse after eating and better after doing a poo. n Bloating – your tummy may feel uncomfortably full and swollen. n Diarrhoea – you may have watery poo and sometimes need to poo suddenly. n Constipation – you may strain when pooing and feel like you can’t empty your bowels fully.

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DON’T n Delay or skip meals. n Eat too quickly. n Eat lots of fatty, spicy or processed foods. n Eat more than three portions of fresh fruit a day (a portion is 80g) n Drink more than three cups of tea or coffee a day. n Drink lots of alcohol or fizzy drinks.

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Can I help you?

Strange Tale – by Anton Valdemart

THE horses thundered around the track, nostrils flared and muscles straining as they headed for the winning post urged on by jockeys and crowd alike.

Mary tore up her bookmaker’s docket, sighed and looked ruefully across the course packed with excited racegoers.

“I never seem to win,” she told Alice as they made their way back to the strand.

“It’s only a bit of fun,” said Alice.

“You have hardly lost a fortune, just sixpence.”

This was the friends’ second day at the Aintree meeting. A cloud blocked out the sun - it started to drizzle.

While Alice fumbled with her umbrella, Mary struggled with her cape.

“Can I help you?” said the man as he smoothed the garment over Mary’s shoulders. The stranger then raised his top hat, bowed and vanished into the crowd.

The friends headed for the ladies’ refreshments room where Mary daydreamed over her cup of coffee and slice of Battenburg.

She could not get a vision out of her head – a nurse carrying a flickering lamp while patrolling a dimly-lit children’s dormitory.

There was 10 minutes to go before the next race and Mary scanned the race card. She put a shilling on Lamplight Child which romped home at 50 to 1.

Mary was brimming with confidence the following day and used all her ingenuity and insight to back Major’s Romp in the Molyneux Handicap. It came last.

“Can I help you?” the soothing voice murmured in Mary’s ear as she climbed into her carriage. A gloved hand took her arm.

She looked up from her seat

only to see the same top-hatted stranger again disappearing into the crowd.

Her mind suddenly flooded with images of an inferno raging through a mansion.

Mary told the coachman to stop and wait while she headed for the nearest bookie. Light My Fire won the Craven Hurdles by a head. Another win.

“Can I help you?” said the nowfamiliar voice.

A small brown bottle was waved under Mary’s nose as smelling salts quickly revived her.

She had fainted with shock. Just as Mary collected her winnings, a policeman said she must return home immediately – one of the nannies dropped a lamp and the house burnt down.

As she came around, her mysterious helper once again melted into the crowd.

Fortunately, no-one was hurt in the blaze. Mary helped her parents find temporary accommodation for themselves and her younger brothers and sisters.

Three years passed and a new mansion rose on the site of the charred ruin. It was time to take a break.

Mary was reluctant to go to Epsom after what had happened but Alice persuaded her: “After all, you did have two good wins that day.”

The vision of a top-hatted man came into Mary’s mind. Something told her to choose a horse with the strange-sounding name Can I Help You? It took the lead from the start and won easily. n Read my next Strange Tale – Jemina and the Goblins– in the May Link.

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What do you call a group of...?

Penguin: A colony of penguins Pheasant: A nest, nide (nye) or bouquet of pheasants Pigeon: A flock or flight of pigeons Pig: A litter of pigs Pony: A string of ponies Rabbit: A nest of rabbits Rat: A pack or swarm of rats Rattlesnake: A rhumba of rattlesnakes Raven: An unkindness of ravens Rhino: A crash or herd of rhinos Seal: A herd or pod of seals Sheep: A drove or flock of sheep Snake: A nest of snakes Sparrow:

A host of sparrows Squirrel: A dray of squirrels Starling: A murmuration of starlings Swallow: A flight of swallows Swan: A bevy, herd, lamentation or wedge of swans Toad: A knot of toads Trout: A hover of trout Turkey: A rafter of turkeys Turtle: A bale of turtles Walrus: A pod of walrus Whale: A school, gam or pod of whales Viper: A nest of vipers Wolf: A pack or route of wolves Woodpecker: A descent of woodpeckers

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FREE WI-Fl, projector and screen available.

Rooms for hire, from £10.00 per hour. www.stmarysmillenniumcentre.co.uk 0151 256 0022 St. Mary's Millennium Centre.

West Derby Village. Meadow Lane, Liverpool, L125EA. Adjacent to St. Mary's Church April BOHEMIANS TENNIS CLUB Is seeking new members. With 4 courts, floodlights and coaching, a friendly welcome is guaranteed to all irrespective of current playing level. There is a licenced bar, live sports and a function room for hire.

Based just off Queens Drive, details at www.bohemiansltc.com or call 01512287132.

CAR BOOT SALE Broughton Hall Catholic High School, Yew Tree Lane, L12 9HJ. Please use school main entrance. SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2019 - 8am til 12noon £10 per pitch. Contact haywardm@ broughtonhall.com SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meet Thursdays 8 – 10 pm at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD. We welcome all who have an interest in photography from complete beginners to the more experienced. Just turn up at 7.45 or get in touch to say that you’re coming.

Check out our website www.slps. co.uk for what’s on. Guest speakers – competitions – members’ presentations – tutorials – occasional field trips.

Contact Tim Evans 0151 475 0345 / email membership@slps.co.uk DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd April 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. Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478.

LIVERPOOL ORGANIC GARDENERS Tuesday April 16th. Monthly meeting held on the third Tuesday from September to April. Come along to Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church L18

1LF at 7.30 pm for tips on organic growing and improving our environment for wildlife and ourselves. Contact 07707742156 or see our website www.loggroup.org.uk THE SOUTH LIVERPOOL ARTS GROUP Meets every Monday at Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, L19 0XR at 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Where we have DIY painting evenings, together with a full programme of demonstrations, portrait and still life sessions. Annual Subscriptions - £35. Contact Jim Bridge on 0151 281 6021or 07866 683541 maritimeart.bridge.jb@gmail. com TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Monday, 15th April, Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane L17 1AG 7.45pm. Geoff.Price presents Liverpool’s electric tramcar routes south of the city between 1898 to 1953. Views of Aigburth, Allerton, Childwall, Dingle, Garston, Penny Lane and Wavertree all feature. £2 includes admission and refreshments. Everybody welcome.

WRITING ADVICE DESK First Wednesday of every month – Liverpool Central Library, William Brown Street L3 8EW. For FREE friendly on-the-spot appraisal and details of publishing opportunities, performance venues, workshops and courses. Drop in between in between 5.30pm and 7.00 with samples of your writing scripts, stories, poems – for one-to-one feedback. For further details contact: THE WINDOWS PROJECT. www. windowsproject.co.uk Tel:0771 064 4325 OPERA VIVA PRESENTS “LA TRAVIATA” Verdi’s colourful story of Love and Betrayal in Parisian High Society. Fully costumed and staged performance

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sung in English by Merseyside’s award winning amateur company. Mossley Hill Church, L18 8DB. Friday, 12th April. 7.30. £15. For tickets and other venues: Phone: 0151 558 1552 Email: operaviva@yahoo.co.uk HAYMANS GREEN WOMEN’S CLUB Minerva –7-30pm to 9-30pm each Tuesday, Millennium Centre, West Derby L12 5EA. We are a friendly group of women enjoying a programme of speakers, craft/quizzes, discussions, days out. New members very welcome, come along & make friends. Contact Sandra Harrison 07759 967906 ALDER CRICKET CLUB Is seeking new players at all ages and abilities for the coming season. We run three Saturday and one Sunday senior teams plus juniors from U9s to U16s and a disability group We would also welcome anyone interested in Umpiring or keeping score. The Club is based at Alder Sports Club , Alder Road, West Derby, Liverpool L12 2AY. For further details contact Mike Dunn (Secretary) on 07706 171670.

CAR BOOT SALE Broughton Hall Catholic High School, Yew Tree Lane L12 9HJ. Please use school main entrance. SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2019 - 8am to 12noon. £10 per pitch. Contact - haywardm@ broughtonhall.com COME AND SING (S.A.T. OR B). AT THE CANTATA CHOIR based in the Metropolitan Cathedral.

We rehearse on Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30, and sing a mixture of music, sacred; modern; some a little challenging; in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. You do not need to be religious to join us. Website: cathedral concerts.org.uk PARKINSONS UK Open afternoon at The Brain Charity Centre, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR to celebrate PARKINSON UK’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND WORLD PARKINSON’S DAY. Join us on Thursday 11 April from 1.30 to 4pm. Dr Scott, Consultant Neurologist will give a short talk. Free refreshments and information will be available. All welcome.

HAYMANS GREEN WOMEN’S CLUB Minerva -7-30pm to 9-30pm each Tuesday, Millennium Centre, West Derby L12 5EA. We are a friendly group of women enjoying a programme of speakers, craft/quizzes, discussions, days out. New members very welcome, come along & make friends. Contact Sandra Harrison 07759 967906.

PENNY LANE JAZZ WORKSHOP Meets Thursdays, 7-9PM, Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive, L18 2DD. £10. Led by Liverpoolbased saxophonist, Frank Griffith. All instruments and vocalists welcome.

Reading music not required as emphasis is on improvisation. See www.facebook/frankgriffithjazz or email frank@frankgriffith.co.uk. 07976 313224.

LCRA WALKING GROUP 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 OVER 50S KEEP FIT CLASS Over 50s Keep Fit Class and Line

Dancing at the Aigburth Community Church Hall. Fun children’s ballet/ tap classes at St David’s Gladstone Hall and Childwall Sports and Science Academy. Fully qualified dance teacher/fitness instructor. For more information on days/times and prices, contact Amy on 07507 015 227 or amy_sand1@hotmail.com NEW BALLROOM, LATIN, LATINO AND SEQUENCE Adult dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Monday nights at 8pm, The Woodlands Social Club, Mill Lane, WEST DERBY, L12 7JB. 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.

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 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 THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Are available to perform concerts for ladies group, WI, etc. Enquiries, please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080 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 FIBROMATES NORTH WEST Fibromyalgia Support Group meets every month for those suffering from Fibromyalgia and their carers, family and friends. Sharing quality time with people who have the same condition can be therapeutic. Guest speakers provide information on how to manage the pain of Fibromyalgia. Contact Anne 07912 084 549.

NEW FRIENDS MERSEYSIDE Currently meet at The Old Post Office, School Lane, city centre on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Over 55’s, male and female, who meet up to chat, have a drink and discuss arrangements for weekends away, days out etc. Don’t be lonely, isolated, fed up with your own company, come along and meet us.

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EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP A confidential support group for families and anyone affected by an Eating Disorder. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Millennium Centre, St Mary’s Church, West Derby from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

For more information visit www. tedsuk.com or ring Tina on 07773 962183.

EXNEX SOCIAL CLUB Meeting every Thursday at The Liverpool pub, James Street, ExNex is aimed at those over 50 for friendship, fun and a great night out. Members enjoy cabaret evenings, quiz nights, dinners, theatre trips, dancing, and much more. Open to guests, so come and find out what ExNex is about and how much fun we have. Please call 07534 157920 PRAM CLUB For parents and carers of preschool children. Wednesday 1.30pm to 3pm during term time at Cornerstone Centre, Eaton Road North, West Derby Village. L12 7JN.Come along for a warm welcome, cup of tea and a friendly chat. There is no waiting list.

Call Margaret 0151 226 5603 or just pop in.

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

CADWA Hall, Cranborne Wing, Bowland Ave, L16 1JP. We are a friendly group of Women enjoying a programme of speakers, craft, quizzes, discussions, days out. New members very welcome, come along and make friends. Contact Jackie 0151 737 2454 LIVERPOOL & MERSEYSIDE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet upstairs at Court Hey Methodist Church Hall, Bowring Park, L14 3NU, on alternate Mondays at 14.00 prompt, September to June. Guest speakers and members display presentations of postal history and various stamp related themes. New members and guests welcome; good car parking. Bus 6, 61, 116, 610, 619 and quite close to Broadgreen station. Contact Dr. D.Crewe on 0151 733 1291 or Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345 GRAND NATIONAL CHORUS Open nights are held regularly at Prescot Town Hall, 1 Warrington Rd, Prescot L34 5QX, from 8 pm to 10 pm on Thursdays. Come and hear the

fabulous harmony of the male voices.

Ring 07716 127814 to book free place. www.liverpoolinharmony.co.uk 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.

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 Come and meet others, discuss, explore, exchange ideas and laughter in a friendly, non-threatening environment.

If you would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat, come along to Meeting Room ‘A’, upstairs in Childwall Fiveways Centre, on the first Tuesday of every month from 6.00-7.30pm.

Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For 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 CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30pm (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.

HIITSTEP CLASSES

Every Sunday at Deysbrook Community Centre.

Classes start at 9.30am and at 10am and are just £4 a session.

The first class will be free as a taster to wet your appetite. HIITSTEP covers all levels of fitness. To find out more contact Sue Chandler on 07795 314421 or just come along and give it a try.

LOWLANDS The West Derby Community Centre In partnership with the community since 1957.

Lowlands is a beautiful Grade II-listed Victorian mansion in a large woodland garden.

Lowlands is an ideal venue for the community groups, business and private parties inc. training, away days, wedding receptions, christenings/ communions, birthdays, family parties and more. Please note: maximum of 80 people sat at main hall tables.

Many activities held at Lowlands include: jujitsu, women’s club, local history group, tai chi, keep fit, music and dance, baby/toddler yoga, pilates, yoga for adults, choirs.

Free car park and wi-fi access for users.

LOWLANDS, 13 HAYMANS GREEN, WEST DERBY, LIVERPOOL L12 7JG website: www.lowlands.org.uk and Facebook.

Tel: 0151 226 5352 or email: office@lowlands.org.uk

Come along for company, a cuppa and a bit of craft or anything creative! All skills, all levels! Wednesdays 10am12noon. Call Barbara 0151 226 2992.

CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www.coresidents-association.co.uk 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. Call Sue on 0151 226 2992.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS 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.

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.

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, 19:15 – 22:00, Academy of St Nicholas, Horrocks Ave, L19 5NY. For details: Call Angela – 07947 142440 – www. merseyharmony.co.uk or check our Facebook page.

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. 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 (noon-1pm)

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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – Hi pet lovers. This month’s winners – Henry and Oscar – win a £25 voucher For The Vet Liverpool. To be in with a chance of winning our Pap Your Pets comp please email your pet’s pic and your name, address and phone no. to: complink@yahoo.com (Subject: Pap your Pets) to reach us by April 9. ONE PHOTO ONLY PLEASE! This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by The Vet Liverpool, WIN £25 PET VOUCHER Lorenzo Drive, L11 1BQ.

Ted and Otis helping me put up baby Billy’s furniture

Walter

Ty – rescue dog in his forever home

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WINNER – Henry and Oscar Jo

Ivy the St Bernard

Ollie in his favourite sweater

Bailey – my lovely puppy

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Dog of the month – Jake Henry having fun on the beach

Cat of the month – Kiki KIKI is about 10 years old.

She’d lived outside for years and sadly her feeder is unable to continue looking after her.

She is now safe in Rescue now and is looking for a quiet home.

She is friendly once she learns to trust you.

Are you the home she is looking for? If so get in touch!

For adoption enquiries please also contact us.

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

With many, many thanks to The Link for their continued support of our charity in helping us to find homes for stray and abandoned animals in Merseyside. We couldn’t manage without you.

JAKE is a 12-year-old Jack Russell Terrier.

There aren’t enough boxes to tick for this little fella, he’s got the lot! You certainly know when Jake’s around, and he loves to be outside, investigating.

He’s a very active terrier, despite his age, and loves to explore. Jake will do his best to get your attention and won’t stop until he’s on your knee!

He does get a little vocal when he’s around other dogs, and doesn’t always enjoy it when they get too close.

He’s toy mad, his favourite ones being anything soft or squeaky, and can live with children aged 10 and above.

He’s also perfectly house trained, but would prefer a home where someone is around most of the time, as he adores company.

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

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Call 07841 046 635 Sofa £40, chair £30. Set of matching grey brown very clean. M: 07555 603 780

Two gold coloured lamp shades 13” diameter. One gold lamp shade 16/11 all silk £20 the lot

Electric plug in radiator, Dimplex excellent condition £20. M: 0789 502 0301

Wills cigarette cards rose collection fifty in all, in glass mahogany frame £10. T: 0151 498 4721.

Two lamps matching pair Art Deco style black and chrome black shades, excellent condition £25. M: 0789 5020 301

Stamps and postcards worldwide countries.

Albums £25. Penny black stamp 1970 included M: 07742 7192 19.

War gaming figures 15ml WW1/2 painted offers T: 0151 427 7246

Trailer 5ft x 3ft 6” very good condition, just refurbished £85 o.n.o. M: 07564 833 175

Samsung 32” TV not very old, can be seen working, good condition £50 o.n.o. M: 07564 833 175

Guitar Yamaha APX cutaway sun burst electric acoustic £165 o.n.o. M: 0751 896 8828

Wheel chair nine months old little used £80. T: 0151 428 6146

Two brass stools chrome legs round flat wood seats white £7 each. T: 0151 428 1062

Grey leather settee double recliner 12 months old excellent condition cost £599 sell £300.

3KW convector heaters hardly used was £39.99 sell for £20 or two for £35 M07740 184 796

Two new grey rugs from next unused cost £95 sell £45 each. T: 0151 521 4113. M: 077127 258 45

Line of duty box set 3 cd’s series 1-4 watched once £15. Cook works red microwave good clean condition £15. Clear glass corner TV stand with 3 shelves £20. Exercise strider v.g.c. little used cost £99.99 will accept £30 o.n.o. M: 07740 184 796

Baby born doll, baby born musical bath tub, both hardly used. v.g.c. £30 o.n.o. T: 0151 428 2503 T V stand glass chrome three shelves stand size 42” x 18” as new £45. T: 0151 428 4886.

Fridge freezer black Indesit CAA55 used 2 months £100. T: 0151 487 7460 Six Atlantic emergency luminaire rage brand new, including instructions. £8 the lot. T: 0151 722 5623 Four white interior doors with brass fittings as new £10 each. M: 0774 2496 844 Beauty bed never used £85. Ladies new bike £80 (Allerton) M: 07969 286 262

Golf bag with part set of clubs, trolley bag stand, and balls size eight golf shoes £40. T: 0151 228 9506 Hoover under counter fridge hardly used spotless was £140 sell for £60. No freezer box. T: 0151 256 7630 Complete B & W dark room M670 enlarger 50 and 75 Minolta lenses all accessories £199. Nova quad 10 x 8 print processor suitable colour of black and white £75. T: 0151 428 1524.

Wheel Chair cost over £80 hardly used £20. Argos no offers M: 0759 881 637

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

Music Quiz

1. The title of Adele’s first two albums each consisted of a number: what is the total if you add these two numbers together?

2. What is the name of Neil Young’s backing band? (a) Band of Horses (b) Crazy Horse (b) Horse with No Name?

3. Which Hollywood star appeared in the video for the 1993 Tom Petty single “Mary Jane’s Last Dance”? (a) Kim Basinger (b) Jodie Foster (c) Michelle Pfeiffer?

4. “When I was down, I was your clown…..” are lyrics from which Elton John song? (a) Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (b) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (c) Your Song?

5. “The Velvet Rope”, “All For You” and “Discipline” are all albums by which singer? (a) Mariah Carey (b) Whitney Houston (c) Janet Jackson?

6. Who released the 1984 chart single “Blue Jean” (a) David Bowie (b) Elton John (c) Lou Reed?

7. Steve Van Zandt, the guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, also starred in which US TV series? (a) The Sopranos (b) The West Wing (c) The Wire?

8. Stacy Ann Ferguson, better known by her nickname, is the singer with which band? (a) The Black-Eyed Peas (b) The Pussycat Dolls (c) The Saturdays?

9. Who had the 2008 hit single “Disturbia”? (a) Christina Aguilera (b) Alicia Keys (c) Rihanna?

10. Which Liverpool band topped the album charts with their debut album “Spartacus” in 1991? (a) Cast (b) The Farm (c) The La’s?

Across 1. From or pertaining to Glasgow (10) 9. Mai ---: cocktail drink (3) 10. Capital of Norway (4) 11. Sir Simon ------: Liverpool-born orchestra conductor (6) 14. Weaken with water (6) 15. “Walking in the ---“: 1985 Aled Jones single (3) 16. Saint ----: French town between Calais and Lille (4) 17. “--- of Light”: 1998 Madonna album & single (3) 19. ----- Murphy: American film actor & comedian (5) 21. – Eliot: American poet (b.1888, d.1965) (1,1) 22. William (abbrev.) (2) 24. Caroline ------: comedian best known for Mrs Merton & The Royle Family (6) 26. “---- Rider”: 1969 movie starring Peter Fonda & Dennis Hopper (4) 28. Noise made by a pig! (4) 30. Not applicable (1,1) 32. European Community (1,1) 33. Liverpool defender, 1963-1978 (5,5)

Down 1. Everton goalkeeper, 1962-1973 (6,4) 2. Clement ------: Prime Minister, 1945-1951 (6) 3. “-------- Night’s Alright for Fighting’”: 1973 Elton John single (8) 4. 1976 Tom Sharpe novel named after its main character, Henry ---- (4) 5. “Ready Steady –“: 60’s TV music show (2) 6. Scottish island, noted for whisky production (5) 7. “You Can Call Me –“: 1986 Paul Simon single (2) 8. ------ Green: district of Liverpool (6) 12. Target (3) 13. Weird, spooky (5) 18. Chocolate bar with bubbles! (4) 20. – Lawrence: English author (b.

1885, d.1930) (1,1) 21. Principle (5) 23. “--Baker”: 1977 Boney M hit single (2) 25. National Insurance (1,1) 27. Card used to store info on a mobile phone (3) 29. Kings College Hospital (abbrev.)

(1,1,1) 30. New York (abbrev.) (1,1) 31. “– the crow files” (meaning: in a straight line) (2)

This Month’s Quiz Answers – General Knowledge Quiz on page 23 Crossword Solution

Music Quiz

1. 40 2. Crazy Horse 3. Kim Basinger 4. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 5. Janet Jackson 6. David Bowie 7. The Sopranos 8. The Black-Eyed Peas 9. Rihanna 10. The Farm

ACROSS 1. Glaswegian 9.

Tai 10. Oslo 11. Rattle 14.

Dilute 15. Air 16. Omer 17.

Ray 19. Eddie 21. T.S. 22. Wm 24. Aherne 26. Easy 28. Oink 30. NA 32. EC 33. Tommy Smith DOWN1. Gordon West 2. Attlee 3. Saturday 4.

Wilt 5. Go 6. Islay 7. Al 8.

Norris 12. Aim 13. Eerie 18.

Aero 20. D.H. 21. Tenet 23.

Ma 25. N.I. 27. Sim 29. KCH 30. NY 31. As

Sudoku – April answers

General Knowledge Competition Winners 1. Spain 2. Belgium 3. Fitzgerald 4. New York 5. 1878 6. 1892 7. 1925 8. Spain 9. world wide web 10. Blue Peter

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Mixed cup fortunes but it’s carry on as normal in the league for Croft

By Mick Titherington

Stoneycroft 2, Redgate Rovers 2 (lost 6-7 on pens) STONEYCROFT’S Maiden Lane pitch was deemed unfit to play their Liverpool County FA Junior Cup quarter cup final tie so the game was switched to Redgate’s ground and played on a 3G surface.

The switch did not do Croft any favours and they never seemed at their best throughout.

Despite this they went ahead twice but both times were pegged back and, having failed to seize opportunities to seal the tie, were dragged into a penalty shoot-out.

There is no doubt that this way of settling games provides drama but it’s never satisfactory, particularly for the losing side.

In the end Croft only had themselves to blame as they blew three chances to take the tie after Redgate misses but in the end lost out.

Old Xavs 1, Stoneycroft 4 Fortunately for the Croft they soon had the opportunity to shed their Junior Cup woes with a visit to Xavs in the John Gregson Cup. This time they made no mistake and a Luke Daley hat-trick plus an Alan Kelly slot with the single

reply from Will Goodison saw them cruise through to the next round.

It wasn’t a great performance from the league leaders but it was comfortable enough.

ACOL 3, Stoneycroft 7 Returning to league duty this game saw goals galore.

This time Jay Kennedy completed his hat-trick supported by goals from Josh Quarless, Tom Stewart and Joe Daley to ram seven past the somewhat unfortunate ACOL who replied with a brace from Ryan Smith and another from Jay Buckley.

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Finn Harps 1, Stoneycroft 3 Croft took three points from this game and with it solidified their place at the top of the table.

A much improved Finn Harps provided a sterner test than anticipated but in the end were no match for the leaders.

Joe Jackson was on target for the home side and Jay Kennedy (2) and Luke Daley completed the scoring for the visitors.

Pictured are the team defending a corner in the recent cup Sadly the game was marred by game against BRNESC. a bad injury to Ben Williams who is likely to be out for the rest of this season. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Mixed results General knowledge quiz for February 1. The Battle of Trafalgar (1805) was fought off the south-west coast of which country? (a) England (b) France (c) Spain?

2. The site of the Battle of Waterloo (1815) currently lies in which country? (a) Belgium (b) France (c) Germany?

3. What does the initial “F” stand for in the name of the U.S. president John F Kennedy? (a) Faulkner (c) Fitzgerald (c) Franklin?

4. John F Kennedy International Airport is located in which city? (a) Los Angeles (b) New York (c) Washington DC? 5. In what year were Everton FC founded? (a) 1873 (b) 1878 (c) 1883?

6. In what year were Liverpool FC founded? (a) 1887 (b) 1892 (c) 1897?

7. In what year did the Liverpool Empire Theatre open? (a) 1915 (b) 1925 (c) 1935?

8. In which country is Rioja wine produced? (a) Chile (b) Portugal (c) Spain?

9. What do the initials www stand for?

10. Which BBC/CBBC TV programme is the world’s longestrunning children’s TV show (screened 1958 to date)?

By Peter Harrison

ALDER FC will be glad to see the back of February after some mixed results.

The month began with a hard fought 1-1 draw in the derby game against Liverpool Nalgo.

Watched by a healthy crowd, Alder took the lead through Ben Irwin, but unfortunately an own goal in the second half surrendered the lead.

A weakened side suffered a 6-2 league defeat against East Villa.

After a disastrous first 20 minutes, they were trailing 5-0, and after some tactical changes managed to net through Taylor Hill and Mick Andrews.

However a sixth goal from the Villa cemented a deserved win.

A below par performance then followed with a 4-1 defeat to BRNESC in the quarter final of the cup – Ali Gofton on the score sheet.

The final fixture of the month saw a top of the table clash with league leaders Waterloo Dock.

For the second time this season honours were even following a 1-1 draw, with Mick Andrews netting his 10th goal of the season.

This now leaves the team in third place in the league with the final quarter of the season remaining.

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