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Issue 140 – February 2018
GROW YOUR OWN By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
THOUSANDS of years ago, when North West England was largely forests and swamps, nomadic peoples wandered the landscape searching for food. Long before agriculture and farming led to the land being drained, Mesolithic communities moved from place to place living off the land. In recent years archaeologists have unearthed an 8,000-year-old settlement at Lunt, near Crosby. It originally lay in an area of prehistoric wetland in the valley of the River Alt. The nomads were hunter-gatherers in a natural world as yet untouched by man. This was an environment very different from our own which is the result of hundreds of years of cultivation and
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development. The wide open spaces we see today have been created by landowners, farmers and others. The terrain may look natural but has been made largely to meet the needs of
people and commerce. North West England would have looked very different 8,000 years ago – we would probably find it wild and uninviting. There were no houses, roads or other visible evidence of human beings. Beasts such as bears, wolves, wild boar and lynx were at the head of the food chain. They feasted on smaller creatures including deer. Beavers and otters hunted for fish and other river life in the Alt and its many tributaries. Stone Age people took advantage of seasonable changes and the availability of wild plants, animals and fish. About 6,000 stone tools and related items have been discovered at Lunt. These include implements with fine points used as piercing tools along with arrow heads. Some are made from local flint but most are of dark grey chert or hornstone probably brought down from surrounding upland areas. Agriculture and farming evolved as populations grew, making huntergathering unsustainable. The chief principles of agriculture emerged in Ancient Egypt where there was a large population in the narrow valley of the Nile. The Agricultural Revolution gained pace from Tudor times, bringing in new systems of crop rotation and livestock husbandry which boosted productivity. Farming dominated West Derby until around the 1840s when the area began to be developed. Croxteth Hall Home Farm is the last major working farm in area. Jackson’s Farm in Leyfield Road is pictured about 1910 – it stood on the site of Glenmarsh Close. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday February 21 at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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‘Tis the season By Michael Cunliffe
WHAT A wonderful year Freemasonry has had in celebrating the tercentenary of the United Grand Lodge of England in keeping with the truly Masonic aims. The Woolton Group of Freemasons have, like many other groups, varied the way in which the celebrations have taken place and the last of these took place at Woolton Golf Club in the form of a Woolton pensioners party; after all, ‘tis the season to think about others. Woolton Group Chairman Andy Whittle arranged with local care homes and organisations within the Woolton catchment area for 50 persons, along with some befrienders, to have an afternoon tea party.
The planning had been extensive taking into account the dietary needs of the pensioners. The Woolton Group were proud of the sponsorship which came forward from Mike Cunliffe (Group Vice Chairman) and Kevin Birchall, both of Old Lerpoolian Lodge, the Woolton Golf Club caterer David Aitkin and
‘Carmen Miranda’ and ‘Charlie Chaplin’ visit Middleton Court STAFF from the University of Liverpool held a series of “Cinema, Memory and Wellbeing” events at the Middleton Court day centre in Speke, Liverpool, which were attended by a total of 60 older people, and funded by a HOP (Happy Older People) Network grant. University lecturers Lisa Shaw and Julia Hallam showed clips from documentary films of Liverpool in the 1950s and 1960s, accompanied by a musical soundtrack from that era created by music lecturer, Sara Cohen, as well as excerpts from Hollywood musicals starring the so-
called ‘Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat’, Carmen Miranda. The audience took great delight in recognising and commenting on images of old Liverpool, and sang along – and even danced in some cases – with great enthusiasm, moving to the music, smiling and engaging with each other. The positive effect for the immediate wellbeing of the participants was clear to see from the smiles on their faces and the laughter ringing in the air, but longer-term benefits were equally noted by the care workers involved, one of whom commented that in the weeks that followed some
of the shy male members of the audience were more confident in joining in activities, such as the regular karaoke afternoon, where a lady who previously would not sing “now joins in with gusto”. To make this ‘feel-good’ memory last as long as possible, photos taken at the event of audience members in the guise of Charlie Chaplin or Carmen Miranda were turned into souvenir coasters/small jigsaws – so now every time they have a cuppa they can remember the fun they had on the day, and share it with the rest of their family and friends.
his staff with entertainment provided by Alan Birchall, an ex Black and White Minstrel from the 60s and Derek Harrison on the organ. At the start of the event Andy Whittle introduced himself and gave the reasoning behind the occasion. The call had gone out to masons within the group to act as helpers and many masons attended with their wives to assist the partygoers and wait on tables in full party costume. During the afternoon each partygoer was given a free raffle ticket and Kevin Poynton was responsible for drawing the tickets for an excellent array of prizes which were keenly snapped up – two large hampers, two Sainsbury £25 vouchers and a selection of non-alcoholic wines and chocolates.
After everyone had eaten, Alan Birchall took to the microphone and accompanied by Derek Harrison sang favourite carols with audience participation. Santa Claus and his ‘elpers made an unexpected visit and provided everyone with a present. At the end of the afternoon, everyone said that they had had a thoroughly enjoyable visit and were looking forward to the next one!
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Eternally young THE sounds rang through the top of the house – the clumping of boots on bare boards and the muffled voice of a child singing. Eddie Torrington was the third generation of his family to visit Raven’s Nest, a sombre house on the edge of woodland. It was the home of the Morgue family, Liverpool solicitors who were well respected among the business community. Eddie was on a social call – his friend and family solicitor Michael Morgue often invited him round to play board games. Various editions of Monopoly and Trivial Pursuit had passed through their hands over the years. Both men found these games antidotes to their often dull professional lives. Eddie had often heard the noises from upstairs but never asked about their origin. It was strange but both his grandparents and parents had occasionally mentioned that there was an extremely noisy child in the house. “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, I do like to be beside the sea,” sang the piping voice upstairs, accompanied by the clatter of dancing feet. Michael got up from the board game and left the room. Seconds later the singing stopped. “It was only cousin Arnold,” said Michael when he came back. There was no further explanation. One day during a
particularly challenging game of Monopoly, Michael answered a call on the ancient phone in the study. He had to leave immediately to attend court. Eddie was invited to remain – he was interested in reading some of the local history books in the family library. The house was silent as he turned the musty leaves of a Victorian volume. First it sounded far away but the boy’s voice became stronger. “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside ….” Eddie slowly climbed the back stairs to the top landing. The sounds were coming from behind a door between two aspidistras – the plants looked like giant green spiders in the gloom. Eddie opened the door. There was silence – at first he could make nothing out in the cobwebbed gloom. Then a boy emerged from the shadows. He was dressed in an old-fashioned sailor suit and heavy brown boots. “Can I come down now please?” he asked politely. “Grandpa said I must stay here because I was badly behaved. All I did was play in the sand and get my feet wet.” Eddie noticed the boy’s clothes were damp and salt-stained. Sand was scattered about the room. The boy looked at him imploringly. “Grandpa said I had been very, very naughty and must remain in this room forever staying
Dixieland jazz concert The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday February 6 between 2pm and 4pm. Bring your brollies and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. There is a £6 admission charge which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Further details from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478.
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Strange Tale – By Anton Valdemart
This romantic image was taken in town late on New Years Eve. Are the couple heading for a party or making their way home? Taken by our SLPS member Pak Hung Chan – just one from a huge collection of his brilliant night shots of our city!
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PEGGY is a two-year-old Lurcher. This shy girl has a very loving nature and enjoys being out for walks, and spending time with people. She also loves her food and playing chase games with her squeaky toys! She is a real brain box who picks up tricks and commands at an astonishing rate, and she’s so treat orientated that she really makes training a breeze. Peggy is looking for a home with children aged 15 and over, and because of her sensitive nature, her new family will need to go at Peggy’s pace to help build her confidence. She can be quite picky about her canine chums, but she seems content enough with humans! If you think Peggy could be the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. It’s open 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed. You can also call on 0300 303 0292, 8am8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. To find out more about any of the dogs at the centre, visit www.dogstrust. org.uk. You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @ dogstrust_merseyside
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HAPPY New Year to you all! Every now and again, I get a junk email from a dating site, titled ‘What Women Want’. From a physical or relationship point of view, I’m still trying to find this out! And I definitely can’t give you any advice leading up to Valentine’s Day – haha!! However.....it’s the time of year were most of us will be thinking on what we need to do to improve our physical appearance.
We’ll set some goals and make promises – maybe to get to classes, to eat healthily and to do other things but, as time goes by, motivation will drift away for a lot of people. If you have set some goals or resolutions for the fitness and health area of your life, here’s a few tips on how you can stick to them, over the coming weeks and months: n Visualise a better you. I/we often talk about fitness and diet in our quest to achieve our
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to you, who are already achieving the same as what you want to achieve. Anyone bringing you down or holding you back, you need to put boundaries on the lines of communication with them. n Don’t rely on future happiness, e.g. I’ll be
happy when I’ve lost that weight, I’ve got that car etc. Focus on your strengths and qualities today. n Finally, start today. Don’t use the old metaphor ‘oh I’ll do it tomorrow’. Tomorrow never comes! Don’t put off what you can do today. Personally, I make a list of what I need to do each day. This helps me get through as many things as possible. Bonus: try and record five wins each day. Even if you have had a bad day, this will help you feel more positive and upbeat again Hope these tips help!
Plenty to look forward to during the year ahead ... Hey guys and welcome to the February issue of Life ‘n’ Style with moi!! Hope everyone is finally back to their routines. I am in full work mode!!! If you read last month you will know I’m all for life plans, lists and goals. I have got a few things in the pipeline work-wise and have organised three holidays so far for 2018 so I will be filling you in each month as I go along! Like many people I got hit with that dreaded flu that has been going around. Normally my immune system is quite weak but after speaking to a few clients in our salon I think I was one of the lucky ones as I only had it for a couple of days and I’m putting this down to taking vitamins. I started taking them back in September and I’m always sick on the run up to Christmas but this year I feel so much better.
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I have been taking the A-Z multi-vitamins from Boots and have really noticed a difference in the way I feel so if you’re feeling a bit run down then give them a go. I have also noticed my hair is growing a lot thicker too! As the winter comes to a close I always think it’s a bit difficult when putting outfits together. You don’t want to look miserable but also it’s a bit early to be introducing bright colours so I’m all for black and white! Either in solid colours or for the monochrome look. They look chic, classic and no matter what your age everyone can pull it off! I wore this Monochrome Humbug Stripe Wide Leg Trouser for £25 with Matching Tie Waist Shirt, also for £25 from Pretty Little Thing. I thought it was a really sassy but classy look and with the trousers being wide leg they don’t show all your lumps and bumps. You could wear these together for the wow factor or as separates to play them down a little. The top is a longline style shirt but I took mine a little higher and tied it to pimp it up a bit. I’m also loving this little outfit and took a selfie whilst wearing this Black Stripe Frill Jumpsuit again from Pretty Little Thing for £25. This is a bit of a younger style as it’s really fitted but it’s one of those that can be brought out again and again for any occasion. If you just fancy investing into a classic piece that
you can bring out year after year you can be bang on trend with this Tartan Check Mix Coat that French Connection have online at ASOS. It was originally priced at £235 but is now reduced to £94. This is one of those timeless pieces that you will wonder how you have lived without and if ASOS are short in sizes then check out French
Connection’s own website. You can opt for just going head to toe in black – I got this playsuit with a maxi style dress overlay from Missguided. I teamed mine with a pair of black over the knee boots and one of my fav Cavalli clutches from Very Exclusive. And if your looking for a bit of a funky look I wore this Tom Ford Molly dress recently for my birthday eve celebrations for a meal in Gusto Heswell. Its got an over sized baseball top feel but fully pimped up with sequins. I teamed mine with a Versace shoulder bag from Very Exclusive and black over the knee boots. Perfect look for date night with dinner and drinks.
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February THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Will meet at 7.15pm on Monday February 5 for a talk by Trevor Davenport entitled “The Natural Treasures of the Sefton Coast”. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2 is made for visitors, who are most welcome to attend. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday February 9 when the AGM at 7.45pm will be followed by Liz Broad from Formby who will give a demonstration entitled “What You Will”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, in Olivedale Road. L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, for meeting at 8pm. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £6. TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting Monday February 19; Greenbank Sports Academy (Rathbone Room), 8pm. John Ryan former Liaison BR Office Presents, more on the Link and Loop. John will continue his story, which began in January last year. You won’t want to miss this one. £2 includes refreshments. Everyone is welcome DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday February 6 between 2pm and 4pm. Bring your brollies and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. There is a £6 admission charge which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Further details from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478. THE ARTS SOCIETY LIVERPOOL A lecture ‘The Collections of the Chateau Malmaison’ by Carole Petifer at 2pm on Wednesday February 21 at the Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19 4XR. Learn more about our lectures and cultural activities. Admission £6 voluntary donation. Refreshments are available and free parking. TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA DANCE A traditional Afternoon Tea Dance ( Merseyside Children’s Fund charity) with demonstrations of ballroom dancing is being held in the world famous Adelphi Hotel in the town centre. The event will commence at 1pm on Friday March 16 and the cost is only £15 per person, (£7.50 when booking with Jane and £7.50 on March 16). For further details phone Jane on 0151 709 7200. NEW MEMBERS EVENING Rotary Liverpool South new members evening Monday March 12, 7pm for 7.30pm at Woolton Village Club, 23 Allerton Road, Liverpool L25 7RA. Come along and see what you think enjoy free food and a drink with us. www.liverpoolsouth.rotary1180.org Club mobile. 07934 370525 or ring Roger Saunders on 07982 241289 or e-mail rjsaunders@blueyonder.co.u HELP POLIO NOW Showing at Woolton Cinema on Friday February 23 at 3pm. Come and enjoy
the film with Rotary Liverpool South and help end Polio now. Breathe is a 2017 biographical drama film directed Andy Serkis, from a screenplay by William Nicholson. It stars Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hollander, Ed Speleers and DeanCharles Chapman, and tells the story of Robin Cavendish who became paralysed from the neck down by polio at age 28. Tickets £8 obtainable from Brian 07947 093248 or 0151 428 1404. Tony 07946 688116 or 0151 486 1769. 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. TABLE SALE Courthey Methodist Church Ronbhy Road, L14 3NU. Last Saturday of the month 10 am till 12 noon ALLERTON 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. SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD from 7.45 10.00. Membership £60/£55 for September to June. Summer £3 per visit. We warmly welcome anyone with a serious interest in photography to take part in competitions, displays and presentations and workshops. Beginners to veterans. Contact; Tim Evans on 0151 475 0345, secretaryslps@virginmedia.com Website; www.slps.co.uk HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WORKPLACE CHOIR Do you work in health or social care in Liverpool? There is a friendly choir for you to join and sing in two charity Christmas concerts. Weekly rehearsals start 6.00pm, 13th September at Sacred Heart Church, L7 8TN. No experience necessary, listen-and-repeat method taught, beginners welcome. Details: nhscarolsliverpool@gmail.com. Rehearsal pianists also required. 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
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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. http://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 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 6.00-7.30pm. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 out 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. 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): 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.
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RICHARD E. Grant is a writer, actor and director. He was born in Swaziland in 1957 and studied drama at Cape Town University where he co-founded the Troupe Theatre Company. He has lived in the UK since 1982 and still goes back to Swaziland from time to time. “I was a former British protectorate. The expat community were British and my father is buried out there.” Over Christmas he was the unfortunate victim of a mugging at a cash point machine in Cape Town. Richard endured five years of anonymity until success finally arrived in 1987 with the cult comedy Withnail and I where he played a struggling alcoholic actor. This part portrayed a complete antithesis of what Richard is actually like: “I don’t drink alcohol because my body lacks the enzyme to
Richard E. Grant process it in my bloodstream,” he said. He always wanted to act. “I began with a shoebox theatre, made glove puppets and then marionettes (puppets worked by strings), did school plays and went to drama school. I love acting. “Every part is different. I get to meet extraordinary people,
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Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 small ripe avocados 300g date puree 4-5 heaped tbsp cocoa powder Juice of one orange Zest of 1/4 orange Method 1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth 2. Sit back and enjoy guilt-free NB: This mousse can be made with steamed carrot instead of avocado. It is a bit lighter. You can add some coconut oil to make it moist, like the avocado mousse. What if I can’t get date puree? No problem!
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travel the world and never have to sit in an office.” Richard went on to make over 30 films including Stephen Fry’s Bright Young Things and Robert Altman’s Gosford Park. He was that darned elusive Scarlet Pimpernel as well as appearing in two episodes of the American comedy Frasier and presenting Posh Nosh on BBC TV. Learning a script is a necessary evil for any actor: “I find that play rehearsals give me time to learn my lines. There are always less to learn for a film or TV series because you don’t have to do the whole part from start to finish, whereas you do when performing in a play.” He also does voiceover work and in 2003 played the voice of Dr Who for the BBC’s animated webcast serial, Scream of the Shalka. He experienced a rather turbulent childhood. “My years in Swaziland are the basis for my autobiographical film WAH-WAH, which I wrote and
directed.” Richard’s mother had an affair with his father’s best friend and this episode still saddens Richard. His father was Minister of Education in Swaziland and, sadly, he never recovered from his wife’s misdemeanour and turned to alcohol for support. “It has been a dream of mine to write and direct this film for years. “To have Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson, Nicholas Hoult, Julie Walters and Miranda Richardson in the cast was beyond all my expectations.” Richard has been married to voice coach Joan Washington for the past 20 years. “She is a relaxed Scot – the total opposite of me. If I get wound up about a part, she calms me down. “We have a 17-year old daughter, Olivia, and a dog”. In his spare time, Richard enjoys photography, painting and scuba diving “whenever and wherever I can,” he added.
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Across 1. British historical period 1837-1901 (9) 8. Pain (4) 9. French town between Toulouse & Bordeaux (Rugby team in Heineken Cup) (4) 11. Bent over (5) 13. Musical sign (4) 14. First name of the leader of the Labour Party (2) 16. Half-Time (abbrev.) (1,1) 17. Nothing/no points (3) 19. Hangman’s rope (5) 21. Oaks or elms, for example (5) 23. “The Big ----“: (5) 24. Falls ill (4) 26. French or Spanish for “one” (2) 27. Executive Officer (abbrev.) (1,1) 28. Archaic word meaning “therefore” (4) 31. Spanish artist (1746-1828) (4) 33. Not yes! (2) 34. ---- Young (60’s Everton player: “The Golden Vision”) (4) Down 1. The sort of card we send our loved
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Mixed results for West Derby Hockey Club By Mark Williams
THE first round of fixtures for West Derby got underway on January 6 with all three teams looking for a win. The highlight of the weekend saw the Men’s 2s host Bolton 2s. An eventual scoreline of 2-1 to West Derby flattered the opposition who spent the majority of the game boxed in their own half; countless chances fell to the home side though their finishing was poor. Two penalty corners saw them through with both centre backs coming up with the goods, the first coming from a great deflection by Will Gregg and the second delivered by a trademark Ralph Walker strike. A late penalty flick gave Bolton a glimmer of hope though that was quickly diminished with some clever tactical changes by the Black Castles to see the game out without incident (though shooting practice is required at training!!). The Men’s 2s are now
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West Derby Hockey Club’s second team. Hilwood Ladies in a tough looking for their first back away game. Hilwood ran to back wins of the season out as 4-0 victors though against Leyland and Chorley nothing can be taken away during the next round. from the ladies’ attitude and The Men’s 1s took on determination. Alderley Edge 2s in a After a turbulent summer friendly to aiming to blow we weren’t even sure there out the Christmas cobwebs; would be a team – hats off to the game saw eight goals all involved. in total with Alderley Edge New members are always emerging as 6-2 winners. The Men’s 1s look forward welcome, no matter what level of experience there will to Windermere away as their be a place for you – get in first official fixture of 2018. touch now! The Ladies’ 1s took on
South start new year on a winning note By Jim Stanway
AFTER an enforced break due to bad weather and the festive season, South Liverpool FC returned to action with their three teams all registering good wins to blow away the cobwebs. The first team had lost the leadership of Division One of the West Cheshire League due to inaction but they do have six games in hand! A sound 2-0 away win at mid-table Rainhill Town saw the team score a goal in each half through Brad Williams and Jimmy Eves, the latter’s first goal for the club since his move from Hale. The reserves retain second place behind leaders Hale after recording a solid 2-1 away win at Rainhill Town Reserves with goals in each half from leading scorer David Mee and a
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Jimmy Eves scores his first at Rainhill. spectacular free kick from Luke Partington. Five successive league wins have propelled the reserves into title contention and the club has games or points in hand on all their rivals. The youth team recently played their first match in two months and squeezed into the semi-finals of the Liverpool County FA Youth Cup with a penalty shootout win against their closest rivals, Mossley Hill. First half goals from Curtis
goal for South in the win Elias and Tyler Cadwallader brought South back into contention, and a further equaliser from Liam Murphy kept the game all square. A crucial save by keeper Callum Styles from the first penalty kick gave the advantage to South and all five of their penalties gave the Mossley Hill keeper no chance. All four semi-finalists are from the same league so it’s another league cup tournament now!
Peugeot 3008 is a real head turner By Tim Saunders
WHEN I take delivery of the Peugeot 3008 SUV (sports utility vehicle) I have a schedule planned. It is going to Chichester, only 30 minutes from home, down the M27 and after that a more gruelling trip to Cornwall, some 240 miles away. This should give me a good idea of what this vehicle is about. Throw into the mix a trio of trouble: Harriett (6), Heidi (4) and Henry (1). My little rascals get really excited when a vehicle is delivered and when they see the 3008 their eyes light up. The burgundy finish gets a thumbs up and we all like the black roof and smattering of chrome. Looking closer the rear section reminds me of the Range Rover Evoque but there’s also a hint of the ‘70s about it with the way the panel under the glass swooshes up in a sort of curve. The chunky chrome exhausts at the rear and the black privacy glass, the large chrome grille at the front and the sizeable bonnet all help to give this mid-range SUV character. And even some drivers of more expensive Land Rovers and Range Rovers double take, I notice. Inside it is dark due to the black roof fabric and dark interior trim. This is only really emphasised if, like me, you have been driving cars with large glass roofs. There’s a comfortable driving position
and, as my son Henry makes me realise when he stands in front of it, it sits quite high up. Therefore, the driver enjoys a good view of the road ahead. All controls are close to hand and the finish of the 3008 is good although the bonnet feels a little tinny to me. Equipped with engine start/stop this function pleasingly kicks in on a regular basis when stopping at traffic lights or when stuck in endless traffic jams but more of that later. Our treks to Chichester go by without a hitch except for perhaps the reversing out of a tight parking space with a brick wall on the driver’s side. It becomes clear that there are blind spots and although the reversing camera does undoubtedly make life easier the driver still needs to proceed with extra caution when making tight manoeuvres. We set off for Cornwall at 10am on a Monday morning and it quickly becomes clear
that this is a bad decision. We have never seen so many roadworks and traffic jams. It takes three hours for us to travel the 70 miles from our home in Hampshire to Dorchester in Dorset. It is only meant to take us four hours to travel to Cornwall. So we are eventually able to stop to stretch our legs on the outskirts of Dorchester. And boy do we all need it! For the past 30 minutes little Henry has been exercising his larynx and my head is about to explode. He sits in his car seat in the middle of the rear seats and has discovered he can pull his shoes and socks off and throw them at the poor old driver… Peugeot 3008 SUV GT Line BlueHDi 120 M6 Price: £28,025 Engine: 1.6-litre Top speed: 117mph 0-60mph: 11.2secs Economy: 70mpg Watch the videos at www.testdrives.biz
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Alder FC – raring to go Nalgo playing the more fluent football in IN what has been a frustrating the second game, with three months due to the weather Alder penned back a lot and Christmas break the team have only played two games since in their half. However, Kyle November 25. Mulby grabbed Even a scheduled game on the both goals to secure 3G pitch was called off due to ice victory to take his tally on the pitch! The team currently lie fourth in for the season to 11 what has been a great inauguration league goals. Pictured is to the Premier Division of the Liverpool County Premier League. Antony Barnes who has scored three goals to date. In the two games played they secured 2-1 victories against Alumni and local rivals Nalgo. The Alumni victory was hard fought having gone a goal down and had a man sent off after 30 minutes, Mick Andrews and We can deliver your leaflets / Antony Barnes with a spectacular flyers along with The LINK late effort secured the points. through the letterboxes of up to
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Sefton ladies 4’s gain revenge with victory By Chris Thomas
FOOTBALL is not the only sport in the city where there is a derby day. For the last three seasons Liverpool Sefton’s ladies third and fourth teams have been competing in the same league, resulting in a highly anticipated clash between the teams twice a season. The first fixture took place on a cold December night, with the ladies 3’s winning the match 4-1, setting up the return fixture after Christmas. The ladies 3’s went into the game as hot favourites, having never previously lost to the fourth team. This was highlighted in the early exchanges, with the 3’s having a lot of possession, but they were unable to
convert this into a goal. Then half way through the first half the 4’s had a breakaway attack and scored, meaning they went in at half time 1-0 up. In the second half the third team threw everything they had at the 4s but were unable to find a way through. The 4’s bravely hung on, defending multiple short corners as the 3s pushed for an equaliser. Special mention should go to Alice Brown, who pulled off a number of miraculous saves, despite having never played in goal before. It just wasn’t to be for the third team and the 4s clung to their slender lead in order to record a famous victory. It’s safe to say this was a “friendly” derby –
congratulations to the 4th team for registering a well-deserved victory and commiserations to the third team, it just wasn’t their day. But, all in all, a fantastic advert for the club.
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