West derby issue136 oct2017

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VILLAGE PEOPLE

By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

WEST Derby Village has been at the heart of the community since at least WKH 1RUPDQ &RQTXHVW DQG UHĂ HFWV FHQWXULHV RI FKDQJH Most of the buildings and structures, from the stocks and monument to WKH FRXUWKRXVH DQG FKXUFK DUH OLVWHG 7KH 9LOODJH DQG LWV VXUURXQGLQJV LV D FRQVHUYDWLRQ DUHD West Derby was an established community long before Liverpool H[LVWHG 2QO\ D PDQRU IDUP DQG SRVVLEO\ D WLQ\ FKDSHO DQG FRWWDJHV VWRRG ZKHUH WKH FLW\ FHQWUH LV WRGD\ West Derby grew when William of Normandy conquered England in

His trusted knight William de Moulins – listed number 18 on the Battle

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Car review â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo page 19

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Strange Tales by Anton Valdemart pages 8 and 9

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An interview with Sir Ken Dodd

By Tim Saunders

“NEVER live in the past even if it’s cheaper,” quips Sir Ken Dodd, who celebrates his landmark 90th birthday in November.

He reveals that he will continue to do two gigs every week and 100 a year. “I used to do 400.”

“Always look to the future,” he recommends. “My toenails are 90 but my brain is 21.

When you wake up in the morning at 90 you thank God for allowing you to live so long and for giving you such an adventurous life. I’m very grateful.”

A self-confessed chatterbox the nonagenarian still introduces his audiences to six new gags per show. “If two or three get a laugh you’re doing very well,” admits Ken, who returns to the stage for the sheer thrill of the experience.

“You can never predict an audience. You have to learn to read them very very quickly.

There is a lot of creativity in being a comedian.”

The king of the one-liners looks forward to doing shows “because I love playing an audience”. “Some men go ÀVKLQJ DQG VRPH PHQ SOD\ snooker, I’m stage struck, I just love doing shows; it’s my life.”

Knighted earlier in the year by Prince William at Buckingham Palace has added

to Ken’s happiness. “It hasn’t changed me at all – I am the same Ken Dodd that I always was; I still put the same underpants on everyday… well not the same underpants.

It is delightful. My family and friends all think it is wonderful. What I am very pleased about is that they have given this recognition to someone from show business; my type of show business; I am a variety entertainer.

It really means a variety of VNLOOV ,·P KHUH WR Á\ WKH ÁDJ µ He adds: “I’d like to live to be 190 because there are so many things to see, so many people to meet, so many things I’d like to do and places to visit.”

Another ambition is for a Ken Dodd Archive because he adores books. “I get told off; if I buy another book P\ ÀQH ODG\ WKUHDWHQV WKDW she will have me put away!

I must have 100,000 books.

I have a house and two little cottages and they’re all full of

them. I have a passion for buying books particularly anything to do with show business.

Some of which I have read and some that I plan to read and some that I will never read.”

As a youngster he was offered a junior reporter’s job at the Liverpool Evening Express but a career in journalism was not as appealing as comedy.

Aged 14, Ken was intrigued to discover how a joke was produced. “A joke has a surprise ending; a tag we call it. You are

drawn into psychology and you start reading all the books on it by the philosophers such as Schopenhauer and Freud.

Since 1960 a poodle has

accompanied Ken pretty much everywhere he goes. “Down the years I have had seven or eight of them.” www.officialkendodd.co.uk

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Free prize draw Two family tickets for The Wizard of Oz to be won GO on a magical adventure over the rainbow when Regal Entertainments’ enchanting panto production of The Wizard of Oz comes to Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 October.

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders’ Heather Trott) as the Wicked Witch of the West, this magical show is sure to put a smile on the faces of even the meanest of munchkins.

Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her adorable little dog Toto, as they follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Merry Old Land of Oz to meet the Wizard so Fri: 6pm: | Sat: 10:30am, wealth of brilliant songs and he can make their dreams show-stopping choreography. 1pm, 6pm | Sun: 12pm, 4pm come true.

Tickets: Adult £18, Get ready for a whole lot Regal Entertainments’ of family fun as this fantastic Concession £16, Family (2 version of this classic family Adults, 2 Children) £60 tale is reawakened. show includes a hilariously Groups (20+): All Seats Friday 27 – Sunday 29 funny script, dazzling £13 + 1 in 20 go free October costumes and sets, plus a To enter our free prize draw please send your name, address and telephone no. to:- WIZARD OF OZ TICKETS, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or you can email your name, address and tel. no. to linkaccountsmoi@yahoo.co.uk and insert WIZARD OF OZ TICKETS in the subject box please. To reach us by 10th October 2017.

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A sea mist was drifting off the Mersey but Vernon landed safely just in time. They were quickly surrounded by dense fog and no Joe or other ground crew to meet them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see anything in this pea-souper,â&#x20AC;? grumbled Vernon.

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www.liverpoollink.co.uk greeted by a clanking sound inside.

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Lip Sync Battle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 4 THE popular TV show and viral sensation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lip Sync Battle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has hit Liverpool, giving us the chance to crown our very own local Lip Sync champion!

Our contestants will go head to head to compete for our Lip Sync trophy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gob on Legs,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the mic is off, let the battle commence!!!

Where and When?

Wednesday, October 4, 7pm at Camp & Furnace,

67 Greenland St, Liverpool L1 0BY Not only will our contestants be providing the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment, they have each committed to raising funds for Woodlands in lieu of an entry fee, and also committed their time to working with MD Productions to create dance routines and channel their inner divas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so there will GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ EH D VKRZ WR

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

Lowlands is an ideal venue for 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.

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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 e-mail office@lowlands.org.uk

October/November SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD from 7.45 10.00. Membership £60/£55 for September to Easter. 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 DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT Come and join the Savoy Jazzmen in concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 3rd October 2017 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.

SOUTH LIVERPOOL FC SPORTSMANS’ EVENING Jan Molby (+comedian), Friday 20 October, Highfield Social Club (Queens Drive/Prescot Road).

Tickets £25 each via the club (info@ southliverpoolfc.com) or Jim Stanway (07566 248126 or stanway.jim@ mail.com) BREAST MATES CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer? Monthly informal meetings, exercise classes and social outings. Meetings are held on the last Thursday each month, 7.00 - 9.00 pm. at North West Community Services Training Offices (opposite McDonalds in Huyton Village).

Ring us 07835 982879 or 07835 981576, email breastmates2017@ gmail.com. Facebook – Breast Mates Cancer Support Group.

TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting Monday 16 October; Greenbank Sports Academy (Rathbone Room), 8.00pm. Mike Mabye, Head of Operations, Nottingham Trams, will talk about the operation of the second generation of Nottingham trams. This should be an interesting talk due to the recent extensions, street operation, and hill climbing sections. £2 includes refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

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 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.

THE COAL PORTERS Wednesday 4 October 8pm; The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic.

Tickets £14, 0151 709 3789, www. liverpoolphil.com. The Coal Porters are embarking on their 6th British tour with an exciting new line-up.

With a unique combination of folk/ indie/bluegrass/Celtic music they’ve taken this sound around the world.

Their new album, No. 6, is produced by the legendary John Wood and pushes their musical boundaries

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New class at Lowlands West Derby L12 7JG Friday 11am-12pm Cost £5 Please bring a mat and some water.

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FREE VOCAL WORKSHOP Hosted by Liverpool Phoenix Voices, Monday 25th September 7.30-9pm at St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vale Road, Gateacre, Liverpool, L25 2PQ. Refreshments will be available. DETAILS from www. liverpoolphoenixvoices.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ LiverpoolPhoenixVoices 50’s & 60’s MUSICAL NOSTALGIA Come and enjoy a great evening of nostalgia at Mossley Hill Athletic Club on Friday, 3rd November at 7.30 p.m. with tribute acts to Buddy Holly and The Everly Brothers, plus a chance to re-live the sounds of the 50’s, 60’s, Rock & Roll, Soul & Motown with 4 live acts, plus a raffle. Tickets are £5 each, available from the Club and proceeds go to Macmillan Nurses.

THE ARTS SOCIETY LIVERPOOL (Formerly the Liverpool Decorative and fine Arts Society). A lecture by Adrian Sumner ‘The Cat’s Pyjamas’ .

Cats in art ,sculpture, paintings and cartoons. Wedneday 18 October 2017 at 2pm at Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, Liverpool L19 4XR. Visitors welcome, donation £6. Free Parking. Refreshments available.

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 TABLE SALE October 21st, Courthey Metodist Church, Roby Road, L14 3NU. 10 - 12pm. Tables £7. To book a table ring Joan: 07984 894597 THE PUB CLUB An informal group of diverse friends (ages 50+) who meet weekly for a chat, a drink, a laugh and something

to eat if you fancy. We meet each Thursday between 6pm and 11pm at the Richmond Tavern in Church Road, Wavertree, (nr Penny Lane) GENTLE ARM CHAIR EXERCISES Gentle arm chair exercises with music.

Starts September 5th. Bishops Court, Parkside Drive. Tuesday 2-3 pm. £2 per session.

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

Come and join us in our free monthly meetings at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, on the last Thursday in the month. We are an informal chatty group and love to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Find us on Facebook – Belle Vale Prefab Project – for more information.

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.

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 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 10am12noon. 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

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 3.30-4.45pm, 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.

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-

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.

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.

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. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club.

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Items for sale 104 Pieces of fabric. Lots of paper patterns and knitting patterns, reels of cotton, zips and notions, beads etc. Would be good for someone starting out with dressmaking £300 no offers T: 0151 488 6852

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Keyboard and stand £25 Ladies folding bike used once £75.

T: 0151 486 0522 Panasonic TV 37” LCD model TX -37 LZD800 excellent £100.

T: 0151 220 1266 Panasonic radio CD & tape in box very good condition. cost £80 sell £40 T: 0151 521 4113 M: 077127 25845 Bosch Lawnmower used few times cost £90 sell £45. Beige settee bought this year v.g.c. cost £450 sell £190. 0151 521 4113 Two 4’6” sashcramps joiners bench vice unused all record all £25 each other items available retired joiner L18 M: 0750 5843 257 Bike rack for car used twice £15 T: 0151 220 0051 Deluxe 4 wheel curve back Paramore walking aid new never been used £80 o.n.o.

T: 0151 427 6985

Nest of three dark mahogany tables excellent condition £30 o.n.o. T: 0151 428 5930

Pair armchairs one large one smaller and small storage footstool £25. Side table, standing lamp, large mirror small chest of draws £5 each M: 0790 2101 515

Vintage authentic brass jam pan in good used condition used for cooking or display £35.

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White wooden ornate fire surround maximum dimensions with mantle 53” long 46” high £30 o.n.o. M: 07899 031 320

Mother care cot bed complete with mattress prefect condition cost £199 when new sell for £40 for quick sale after 3.30pm please T: 0151 228 5699

Limed oak cabinet with glass door £30 T: 0151 280 1462 Bosch EXXCEL dish washer hardly used quiet and eco-friendly (Aigburth) t: 0151 280 2817 Settee bought this year cost £450 sell £95 V.G.C. colour beige. Sony CD/Tape and radio player cost £89 sell £35 v.g.c. in box. Garden rocking chair new £25. Garden Coffee table cost £45 sell £30 as new T: 0151 521 4113 M: 0771 2725 845

Assorted curtains size 90 x 90 £10 a pair. One mahogany half-moon hall stand v.g.c. £20.

Picture print the water carrier walnut frame glass front size 53 x 26.1/2 depth £10 T: 0151 498 4721 Men’s clothing perfect £60. Men’s shoes size 9 £10. T: 0151 733 5196 Electric cooker double oven white ceramic top cost £420 sell £95. Settee bought this year cost £450 sell £75 for quick sale.

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check pattern cost £300 sell £95 T: 0151 521 4113. M: 0771 2725 845 One set of professional wide rung aluminium extending ladder’s 5m x 9m £50. 3m Rhino pipe/tube carrier £40. Erbaur wall chaser, with carry case £40. Performance power router, plus bits £20. One Monto lit (Mini puma) tile cutter, with carry case unused £50.

Monto lit Mini tile cutter £10.T: 0151 256 9306 M: 0779 2960 036 Boxed set of six crystal tumbler glasses (John Lewis) Ideal present £30 unused T: 0151 724 6299 Guitar classic great condition forty years old German made £60 o.v.n.o M: 0751 8968 828 (Woolton area) Airo wear equestrian body protector size T2 slim long complies EN13158-2009 level 3 £15. Charles Owen black skull riding hat 2016 safety standard size 2.1/2/58 £10 T: 0151 228 6734

Mahogany table and size chairs folds and extends very good condition £50 o.n.o.

T: 0151 256 8698 Illy x 7.1 Iperespresso coffeemaker white as new £60 M: 0778 3186 937 John Lewis high gloss red T.V. stand excellent almost new less than half price £70 o.n.o.

0151 226 5183 Black glass garden table (oblong shape) 4 chairs and parasol umbrella good condition paid £130 sell £35. Two Cath Kidston baby grows 6 to 12 months never

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strider exercise machine swings arms and legs (folds away) good condition£25.

White Knight 6kg load dryer (Sensor dry) good condition £25. Flymo lawn mower with grass box used few times was £80 sell £25.M: 07766 298 874 Men’s leather jacket size large £10. Ladies white size 12 jacket with fur around hood and sleeves £8.

T: 0151 280 1462 HP Photosmart 5520 all in one printer prints scans and copies excellent condition £20 T: 0151 722 4000

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Pop Quiz 1. Dusty Springfield 2. Dizzee Rascal 3. Millennium 4. Yes 5. Elvis Presley 6. Van Morrison 7. Morrissey 8. Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard: 1992) 9. Country 10. String

ACROSS 1. Birkenhead 10. Railway 11.

BA 12. On 13. Al 14. Plan 16. Snores 18. Kee 20. EO 21. LA 22. SB 24. Nadir 27. IBRD 29. Adele 30. Slalom 32.

Eavesdrops 35. PRP 36. Ends DOWN 1. Brookside 2. Ian 3. RI 4.

Klan 5. Ewloe 6. NA 7. Hype 8. ABA 9. Dan Dare 15. LS 26. SE 17. Ronald 19. Ebb 21. Lil 23. Adler 25. Adore 26. Demon 28. RSVP 31. Asp 33. PD 34. SS

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1982-2003 (9) 2. --- Callaghan: footballer who has made most appearances for Liverpool (3) 3. Royal Institute (1,1) 4. Ku Klux ---- (4) 5. Small North Wales town near Queensferry: scene of a battle in 1157 (5) 6. Not applicable (1,1) 7. Exaggerated statements, publicity, etc. (4) 8. Amateur Boxing Association (1,1,1) 9. British comic-strip hero; first appeared in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eagleâ&#x20AC;? in the 50s (3,4) 15. -- Lowry: famous artist (1,1) 16. South-East (1,1) 17. ------ Reagan: US President, 1981-89 (6) 19. Decay, recede (3) 21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lilo ---â&#x20AC;&#x153;: character in the TV series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breadâ&#x20AC;? (3) 23. Larry -----: American harmonica player (b.1914, d. 2001) (5) 25. Worship (5) 26. Evil spirit, devil (5) 28. Initials signifying request for a reply (1,1,1,1) 31. Snake, viper (3) 33. -- James: English crime writer; creator of Adam Dalgleish (1,1) 34. Steamship (1,1)

General Knowledge Quiz 1. Ian Callaghan 2. Brian Labone 3. 1880 4. 1974 5. Warrington 6. Author 7. 1960 8. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 9. Sir Francis Chichester 10. Tonto

This Monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quiz Answers

Across 1. Town which is on the opposite side of the Mersey to Liverpool (9) 10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ------- Childrenâ&#x20AC;?: 60s TV series starring Jenny Agutter (7) 11. Bachelor of Arts (1,1) 12. Not off! (2) 13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You Can Call Me --â&#x20AC;&#x153;: 1986 Paul Simon single (2) 14. Drawing, diagram (e.g. of a building) (4) 16. Makes grunting noise while asleep (6) 18. Robert ---: ex-presenter of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Panoramaâ&#x20AC;? on BBC TV (3) 20. Executive Officer (1,1) 21. Los Angeles (1,1) 22. Special Branch (1,1) 24. Lowest point (opposite of zenith) (5) 27. International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (1,1,1,1) 29. Singer who had the 2007 hit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chasing Pavementsâ&#x20AC;? (5) 30. To zigzag between obstacles (e.g. as in skiing, etc.) (6) 32. Secretly listens to private conversation (10) 35. Performance-related pay (1,1,1) 36. Finishes (4) Down 1. Liverpool-based Channel 4 drama series,

1. By what name is Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien better known? (a) Petula Clark (b) Sandie Shaw (c) Dusty Springfield?

2. By what name is Dylan Kwabena Mills better known? (a) Dizzee Rascal (b) Jay Z (c) Tinie Tempah?

3. Which Robbie Williams song contains the line â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come and have a go if you think you are hard enoughâ&#x20AC;?? (a) Let Me Entertain You (b) Millennium (c) Rock DJ? 4. The classic 70s line-up of which band consisted of Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford? (a) Genesis (b) Van Der Graaf Generator (c) Yes? 5. Which one of the following was born in Tupelo (Mississipi)? (a) Bob Dylan (b) Jimi Hendrix or (c) Elvis Presley?

6. Tupelo Honey was a 1971 album by (a) Marvin Gaye (b) Van Morrison or (c) The Rolling Stones?

7. Who once said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somebody has to be me, so it might as well be meâ&#x20AC;?? (a) Liam Gallagher (b) Morrissey (c) Shaun Ryder?

8. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest-selling album (of all time) by a solo female singer was recorded by: (a) Whitney Houston (b) Madonna (c) Dolly Parton?

9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bluegrassâ&#x20AC;? is a form of which one of the following musical genres: (a) country (b) jazz or (c) reggae?

10. What sort of instrument is a mandolin? (a) percussion (b) string (c) woodwind?

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Fabia Monte Carlo is a racy little number

By Tim Saunders

Brad Williams chips the keeper in the 10-0 rout of Liver Academy.

South hit double figures in fine start to season

By Jim Stanway

SOUTH Liverpool FC have made a cracking start to the West Cheshire League campaign and remain unbeaten after seven league games and one cup match.

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