West derby issue 134 august 2017

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Issue 134 – August 2017

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WARTIME WALKS

By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

THE First World War had been raging for nine months but life was little affected at home, away from the bloodbath of the trenches in France.

It was May 1915 and the UHDOLWLHV RI FRQĂ LFW ZHUH EHLQJ brought home to increasing numbers of people.

On 7 May the luxury liner Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine as she headed for Liverpool.

As battles raged, Britain was counting the cost of the war – ÂŁ2.1 million a day. Politician David Lloyd George described Britain’s three main enemies as “Germany, Austria and Drinkâ€?.

German Zeppelin airships FDUULHG RXW WKHLU ÀUVW DLU UDLGV DQG several people were killed.

Whit Monday 24 May was a Bank Holiday and people took outings as usual. In those days this usually meant seaside trips or long walks.

An unsigned postcard, showing West Derby Courthouse in the Village, commemorates the Bank Holiday which was memorable for the correspondent.

They may have bought the card at the shop and tea rooms to the left of the Courthouse, which held its last sitting in 1910. .

In those days vans were

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WHAT’S ON manufactured by Forest Cars behind the Courthouse and the FRPSDQ\ KDG DQ RIĂ€FH QH[W GRRU Today the message makes fascinating reading with its carefree tone: “Went to auntie’s after tea, taking the motor bus to Long Lane and walking the rest. “Had a lovely roam with her, all about the new roads off Derby /DQH LQWR 6DQGĂ€HOG 3DUN E\ WKH boulevard. “Saw a lovely collie dog sitting on the wall there. Made our way

into Town Row and went right into West Derby Village, back by Eaton Rd to Alder Hey. ´&URVVHG WKH ÀHOG E\ $OGHU 5G to Knotty Ash Station and left auntie at the bus, coming all the way by it, home about 8.45.�

This was not the end of an active day: “Had another nice walk after supper with father right down to the aviary, home by the lakes and Croxteth Drive in bright moonlight about 1030. “Exquisite day. Brilliant with

nice cool breeze.�

From this description, the correspondent lived in the Sefton Park area.

They took the bus to Long Lane in Wavertree before walking to auntie’s. The boulevard refers to newly-built Queens Drive and the aviary was in Sefton Park.

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August’s dog of the month – Gigga GIGGA LV D ORYHO\ ÀYH \HDU ROG Greyhound who’s racing career is far behind him now.

All Gigga wants these days is a comfy duvet and a decent diet.

This poor lad had to have 19 teeth removed recently but with the quality food he’ll get from now on, the other 23 are safe!

He’s a very easy going, laid back boy who enjoys playtimes and will happily play by himself.

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large dogs, but due to his racing background, care should always be taken around smaller dogs and other furry animals when out for walkies.

Dogs Trust can’t guarantee that Gigga is fully house trained as he has likely spent his life in racing kennels, but as an adult it shouldn’t take him long to learn. He can live with sensible, calm children aged 12 and over.

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your four-legged friend visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. Open 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed, or call 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Cat of the month – Young mum ‘Geranium’ and her three kittens GARSTON Animal Rescue is looking for a forever home for Geranium and her three kittens, found living in a shed of a garden in Netherley much to the surprise of the new owner of the property.

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Add a refreshing touch to your next meal with this lemon sorbet recipe THIS easy-to-make, refreshing lemon sorbet (called sorbetto al limone in Italian) comes from our chefs in Italy at their cookery school in Sorrento.

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An emotional rollercoaster with my baby Daisy May LIFE ‘n’ STYLE – with JADE AINSWORTH www.jadeainsworth gossip.co.uk HI GUYS and welcome to my August edition of Life ’n’ Style.

The past couple of weeks have been like an emotional roller coaster for me.

If you know me you will know how much my dog Daisy May means to me.

She’s not just a dog, she’s my baby.

If you watched me on First Dates you will have seen how I talk about her being my spooning partner – we do everything together.

Well, about two weeks ago I was out for my mum’s birthday and Daisy May was staying at my nan’s when my nan called and said Daisy wasn’t herself but I just presumed it was because she was missing me as she gets like that.

A couple of days later I took her to the groomers and the lady who looks after her called me and said her gums were pale and to take her to the vet straight away.

They ran some bloods and it turns out she’s anaemic and, with dogs, it means there is an underlying issue that is quite serious and detrimental to the dog’s health so I have been heartbroken.

I have been off work taking her for multiple tests and we’re still no further on. Not knowing if it’s something she’s had long term or something that’s affected her suddenly is eating me up inside.

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Pop Quiz 1. Spencer Davis Group 2. The Specials 3. ABC 4. Blur 5. The Specials 6. The Four Seasons 7. Senegal 8. 1970 9. Baddiel & Skinner 10. Bob Dylan

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1. Which 60s band had the chart singles “Keep on Running”, “Gimme Some Loving” and “Somebody Help Me”? (a) the Kinks (b) Spencer Davis Group (c) Traffic?

2. Terry Hall is the lead singer with which band? (a) Madness (b) The Specials (c) UB40 ?

3. Which 80s band had the chart singles “Tears Are Not Enough”, “Poison Arrow” and “The Look of Love”? (a) ABC (b) Human League (c) The Pretenders?

4. The 90s albums “Leisure”, “Modern Life is Rubbish” and “The Great Escape” were recorded by which band? (a) Blur (b) Oasis (c) Take That?

5. Albert Hammond Jnr. (son of Albert Hammond, who wrote “It Never Rains in Southern California”) is the guitarist with which band? (a) The Killers (b) The Strokes (c) The White Stripes?

6. The musical “Jersey Boys” tells the tale of which famous American 60s group? (a) The Beach Boys (b) The Four Seasons (c) The Osmonds?

7. The African singer Youssou N’Dour is from which country? (a) Cameroon (b) Mali (c) Senegal?

8. In what year was the first Glastonbury Festival held? (a) 1970 (b) 1975 (c) 1980?

9. Ian Broudie/The Lightning Seeds recorded the football anthem “Three Lions” which with comedy duo? (a) David Walliams & Matt Lucas (b) David Mitchell & Robert Webb (c) David Baddiel & Frank Skinner 10. The 1968 number one single “Mighty Quinn”, by Manfred Mann, was written by? (a) Burt Bacharach (b) Bob Dylan (c) Lennon & McCartney?

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August TABLE SALE Courthey Methodist Church, Roby Road, L14 3NU. Sat 29th \July 10 anm to 12 noon GENTLE ARM CHAIR EXERCISES Gentle arm chair exercises with music. Starts September 5th. Bishops Court, Parkside Drive.

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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.

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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.

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Regular events GROUPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided.

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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.

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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. mikebirch@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.

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LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Meet at Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton, nr Widnes, every Wed. from 7pm.

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LIVERPOOL HARMONY CLUB Weekly open night at Lee Park Golf Club, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays.

Come and savour the sound of the male voices of the Grand National Chorus. All welcome. Visit our website www.liverpoolinharmony.co.uk NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS (NAWC) The NAWC meet at Lowlands in Haymans Green every Thursday between 2 and 4 pm. Come and enjoy a friendly afternoon. We enjoy guest speakers, outings, theatre trips amongst many other activities. Further details about other clubs in Liverpool contact – Pat Blair (0151) 228 0316 or email patblair33@gmail.com.

PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRE-SCHOOL 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.

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THE BRIDGE CENTRE The Bridge Centre old Bridge

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THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed. in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For info 0151 726 8934 TUEBROOK HOPE CENTRE, BUCKINGHAM ROAD As a local community led charity we are keen to promote and host a range of health, leisure and social activities for neighbours of all ages. Monday mornings (9.30am): Yoga classes, Tuesday evenings (7-8pm): Tai Chi classes, Wednesday evenings (7-8pm): Drama Group for Adults. Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday lunchtimes (12noon-1pm): Yoga classes ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For info contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo. co.uk ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club.

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