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Local golf club fundraise for Marie Curie Hospice MARIE Curie have been nominated as charity of the year at Woolton Golf Club for 20182019. The Partnership, which started back in March has seen some fantastic fundraising efforts from the club so far and there are plenty more events planned for the remainder of the year.

So far the club have raffled off the Presidents car parking space, held a Tea Party and a dinner.

Fiona Marsden, the Lady Captain and Robert Owen, the President came into the hospice to present the first donation to the charity.

Fiona Marsden, the Lady Captain at the Golf Club said “I’m aware of the fantastic job Marie Curie does and that it’s fully deserving of the support of the golf club.

“I wanted to raise funds so that they can continue with the excellent work they do in providing care for people living with a terminal illness and their families. We are lucky to have the Hospice in our local community.”

The £1170 donation that Marie Curie received from the golf club will help the charity to continue providing it’s vital

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For every £20 raised Marie Curie can provide one hour of nursing care to a person living with a terminal illness. Local Marie Curie Fundraiser Jessica Herrington said “I’d like to say a big thank you to the Woolton Golf Club for nominating Marie Curie as this year charity and to all the members of the club for the generosity and really getting behind the fundraising so far. Marie Curie are extremely grateful for the support of local organisation like the Woolton Golf Club as it means we can continue to provide care and services to the community.”

The Golf Club are planning a Fashion show later this year, amongst other events to help continue fundraising for the hospice. n If you’re interested in nominating Marie Curie as Charity of the Year or would like to find out more about our services or fundraising, please contact Jessica Herrington on 0151 801 1405 or Jessica.Herrington@mariecurie. org.uk.

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HELLO all & welcome to the September issue of West Derby and Croxteth Park LINK. COMPETITIONS: AND THE WINNERS ARE… What a month it has been!

We had an overwhelming response to our competitions last month so thank you to all those who entered and CONGRATULATIONS to those who won. You’ll find a full list of winners in this issue! And of course thank you to Otterspool Adventure, Calderstones Beach, Zip World, Let It Be and Prince & Princess for offering those generous prizes. We hope you have all had a successful summer and lots of fun! Go to games page for winners.

WHAT’S INSIDE We have some great stuff inside for you this month so a big thank you to all those that contributed…

■ Pap Your Pets – the ever popular competition is back in Pet LINK but who’s taken the crown this month?

■ Stephen Guy – LINK readers favourite! Stephen continues to inform and entertain with another wonderful local history article.

■ Celebrity Article – this month is the brilliant Ray Winstone – what an interesting career.

■ Life n Style with Jade Ainsworth – What’s Jade been up to this month?

AND ONE LAST THING Lastly, I want to personally say a big thank you to my readers and advertisers for your continued support. Your involvement is what this magazine is about – local people enjoying their local community.

Featuring your photos, writing about your achievements, telling your stories is what makes The LINK so successful so THANK YOU. Enjoy your month and I’ll see you all again in October!

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Motoring review page 8

Celebrity article – Ray Winstone page 11

South Liverpool Photographic Society. This is Sabrina who has had Goth hair and make up done by hairdressing student, Suzanne Woods. Here she is posing after the Greenbank College Hair Show which took place in the Palm House, Sefton Park.

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The pass admits two adults and two children and is valid for the whole weekend. Two Michelin-starred chef, Raymond Blanc OBE, will top the bill at this year’s Liverpool Food and Drink Festival. Foodies will have the chance to see the self-taught chef in action as he prepares some of his favourite dishes at the pop-up event, which is set to transform the city’s leafy Sefton Park into a food lovers’ paradise. Visitors can expect a whole raft of cookery demos from local chefs including The Great British Menu’s Ellis Barrie, Michelin-starred chef Anton Piotrowski and restaurant entrepreneur Gary Usher.

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By Stephen Guy

ARCHITECTURAL salvage involves recycling bits of old buildings – and sometimes whole structures – and moving them elsewhere.

This continues to this day but at one time it was very big business, particularly with old British buildings being pillaged on a huge scale. Much of the historic material went to the United States.

Thankfully since about 1970 there has been much greater protection of our heritage.

More than 1,500 great historic houses were demolished and their interiors dispersed in the period after 1885. These include more than 135 early Tudor houses.

At least 4,000 chimney pieces – elaborate centrepieces for many a lost room – were sold off as part of the vigorous trade in British interior elements.

They were often snapped up by wealthy Americans such as William Randolph Hearst (1863 –

1951), the newspaper baron.

With an annual income of $15 million, Hearst went on a massive spending spree, importing countless purchases into a fivestorey warehouse in New York.

His buys included not only whole rooms but many artworks from shoe buckles to armour, furniture to paintings. Most ended up in his many homes.

Thirty tons of architectural salvage even went down with

the Titanic. Sold to a wealthy American, the cache of old oak beams, doors and other material were shipped by a London dealer.

For a graphic insight into how we once abandoned our heritage, visit the ruins of Sutton Scarsdale Hall near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

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One of its magnificent rooms is pictured when it was used as a hospital. Unfortunately, the Hall was later occupied by the military and badly treated.

Before it was demolished, several of the magnificent ceilings were removed and put into store in Liverpool where they remain packed in huge crates.

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South rebuild for new season

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AFTER a difficult close season in which South Liverpool FC lost many of their West Cheshire League first division winners squad, South start the new season with confidence after an influx of younger players hungry to retain the league championship.

Having scheduled a very tough pre-season friendly programme involving five games against clubs from higher up the pyramid, the new look first team squad have acquitted themselves superbly with three draws, one win and only one defeat. In the opening game against Cymru Alliance highflyers Holywell Town, the match could have gone either way but ended goalless with South having two excellent chances to win the game in the dying seconds.

The second match against Litherland Remyca, recently promoted to the first division of the North West Counties League, was a goal-fest in which South held the lead until the final seconds. Goals from captain Cameron Dalton and two from

the returning Sharif Yusuf saw an entertaining game end 3-3.

Against North West Counties League second division outfit Ashton Town, another 3-3 draw ensued with two goals from the fleet-footed Sharif Yusuf although a 3-1 interval lead was thrown away in the second half.

Against newly promoted Vauxhall Motors, South produced a battling performance and 2

goals from Carl Hill and Paul Lundon saw South hold a 2-0 lead until the last few minutes when the Motormen pulled one goal back. Despite hitting the post and crossbar South were beaten 2-0 by a powerful Bootle FC outfit, front runners for the North West Counties First Division title, but turned in an impressive performance.

The final pre-season friendly saw

the team brush aside Liverpool Count Premier League team South Sefton Borough 5-2 with 2 goals on his debut for Danny Bulayima, 2 for Danny Ventre and one for Scott Corner.

The reserves have played fewer friendlies but look in fine fettle.

After a 3-0 defeat to Vauxhall Motors Reserves, the team have found their scoring boots with a 9-0 demolition of Helsby and a 4-1 win over Liverpool County Premier League Premier Division team, AFC Liverpool Reserves, with 2 goals by Neil Roach and Bobby Murphy and a double from Graeme Long, coming on as substitute for his first appearance for the club.

The club will be moving to the new complex on Jericho Lane but completion of the facility has been put back to the end of October. n The club’s ladies team are looking for a manager/coach and anyone interested can contact club secretary Jim Stanway on 07566 248126 or email: stanway. jim@mail.com

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By Tim Saunders LONG journeys are the best way of putting a vehicle through its paces, I find. On a short jaunt seats have little chance to prove themselves and cruise control can’t usually be activated. So a trip to Bath for the futuristic Toyota CH-R should highlight strengths and weaknesses.

For looks, this compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) scores highly. It has a chunky, masculine front and an eye-catching rear. A designer’s job is increasingly tough but they’ve done well here; even if it does look similar to the rather more staid Honda HR-V from the side. Both share the hidden rear door handles that mislead the eye into thinking it’s a three-door. The children don’t like this because they can’t reach them. They seem a little flimsy, too. Keyless entry is helpful but this only works when opening the front doors.

To the driver of a 16-year-old Ford Fiesta where there are pleasingly few blindspots, the CH-R takes a bit of getting used to but thanks to the reversing

camera, life is not too difficult. I’ve booked parking on a driveway and it’s a fairly tight spot meaning that I can only park head on. If I want to reverse into the space I must reverse down the long driveway.

I’m not brave enough to do this at night but I do tackle it with success in the morning.

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By Tim Saunders SUCCESSFUL English film and television actor Ray Winstone is renowned for his troubled hard man roles.

Most recently he has been working on a film about the Hatton Garden robbery with Michael Caine and Jim Broadbent, due for release this year.

Aged 12, Ray joined the Repton Amateur Boxing Club. Over the next 10 years he won 80 out of 88 bouts. He was London schoolboy champion on three occasions, fighting twice for England. Boxing provided a firm grounding when tackling his acting career: “If you can get in a ring with 2,000 people watching and be smacked around by another guy, then walking onstage isn’t hard,” he told boxrec.com.

Deciding to pursue drama, Winstone enrolled at the £900 a term Corona Stage Academy in Hammersmith. Little did he anticipate that this would be the start of a career that would see him becoming the darling of ITV. He landed his first major role in What a Crazy World at the Theatre Royal, Stratford and his allegedly poor singing and dancing in this production apparently led his usually supportive father to say “Give it up, while you’re ahead”! One of his first TV appearances came in the 1976 ‘Loving Arms’ episode of

ITV’s The Sweeney starring alongside John Thaw. He played a minor part as an unnamed young thug and was credited as Raymond Winstone. His role in Scum, the 1979 crime anda mould dramaCause aboutdamp life inside borstal pigeon holed problemfurther for your Ray into acountless roles as a tough or

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But it was his portrayal of King Henry VIII in the 2003 hit ITV series that won him a whole new audience. It took him weeks of tough physical training to get in shape: “People always think of Henry as this fat bloke, but in his younger days he was very fit,” Ray told the Radio Times. “So I was on a special diet to get my weight down.”

In 2005, he appeared opposite Suranne Jones in Vincent, the ITV drama about a team of private detectives. He provided the voice for Mr. Beaver in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Ray then appeared in Martin Scorsese’s 2006 film The Departed as Mr. French, an enforcer to Jack Nicholson’s Irish mob boss.

Five years later Ray starred in The Hot Potato, a comedy thriller about two men who come into possession of a lump of uranium.

The film, which is set in the East End of London in the 1960s, also stars Jack Huston, Colm Meaney and David Harewood as well as Ray’s eldest daughter Lois Winstone.

In 2015, Ray played the role of ex-criminal Jimmy Rose in The Trials of Jimmy Rose, a three-part drama for ITV. Married since 1979, Ray has three children.

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The Lottery winners...

By Anton Valdemart

WILLIE and Fred were jubilant – they had scooped £5 million in the lottery using numbers based on their birthdays.

They had known each other since primary school, living on opposite sides of the road in a drab district known as The Smellies because of its close proximity of a pie factory. Now it was time to push the boat out – literally. They bought a big yacht and entertained family and friends at the marina before going for a sail to the Isle of Man. The two, like countless others, had often talked about what they’d do with the money if they were successful. Willie’s choice was the yacht while Fred’s choosing was linked – as always – to his stomach.

“I’m going to have lobster every day,” he announced.

Willie didn’t expect his friend to make his dream a reality but it started when they celebrated the

win. Top caterers prepared a cold collation of fresh fruit, canapés and lobster washed down with champagne.

Lobster was then permanently on Fred’s menu. He persuaded Willie to abandon life ashore and they moved on to the yacht permanently and their houses rented out. Fred said his contribution would be to supply the food. “We will live off the sea’s bounty,” he declared. Willie knew what this meant – lobster

morning, noon and night.

Fred, a keen fisherman since childhood, caught them himself.

The yacht – appropriately named Lottery – towed a rowing boat loaded with lobster pots. These were baited and dropped on lines to the rocky seabed where they lay among the sea urchins, occasionally examined by curious seals. The yacht hove-to off the Calf of Man and Fred eagerly collected his pots from the crystal-clear depths as puffins swooped overhead.

Willie helped him haul them aboard the yacht watched by Dolly and Daisy, the friends’ devoted dogs. A huge covered tank had been constructed in the stern. The lobsters were carefully removed from the pots and placed in the tank to keep them alive ready for cooking.

It was a year after the lottery win and Willie and Fred had got into a pleasant routine wandering around the Irish Sea. Then the

storm broke. Huge waves crashed over the yacht despite being anchored in a rocky cove.

It went on all night. The Lottery pitched one way then the next, plunging and twisting as the sea boiled. Dolly and Daisy howled in their kennels. Willie sat smoking his pipe but Fred was down below being violently sick. He would have cheerfully died if given the option. His mind was filled with fiendish giant lobsters crawling all over him, their powerful claws tearing at his innards.

Eventually the storm blew itself out and the yacht floated on a calm, glass-like sea. Fred looked wistfully into the tank.

He carefully lifted each lobster, examined it closely... then threw the crustacean over the side.

“I never want to see another lobster again,” he spluttered. n Read my next Strange Tale – I’ll Make You a Star - in the October Link.

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Back to school wordsearch Can you find all the hidden words in this word search? Words can go horizontally or vertically.

What do you call a group of?

Clam: A bed of clams Cobra: A quiver of cobras Colt: A rag of colts Cow:

A kine of cows (twelve cows are A flink)

Coyote: A band of coyote Crane: A sedge or siege of cranes Crocodile: A float of crocodiles Dog: A pack of dogs

Donkey: A herd or pace of asses Dove: A dule of doves Duck: A brace, paddling or team of ducks Elephant: A herd of elephants Seal: A pod of elephant seals Elk: A gang of elks Fly: A swarm of flies Finches: A charm of finches

A blanket approach to the giants...

AN enormous picnic blanket is going to be created by youngsters across Liverpool and Wirral to form part of October’s Giant spectacular.

Thousands of children from the two areas will become Dream Catchers as they prepare for Liverpool’s Dream which takes place from 4-7 October.

Students, ranging from the ages of three to 16, will be encouraged to think about their own dreams – what their hopes are for their own future and that of their family and friends, what do they envisage for the place they call home, and what they dream will be their legacy for future generations.

This will then inspire the design of an enormous picnic blanket which will form part of the show when it visits Princes Park and the New Brighton area. Those who have taken part in the creation will be invited to attend a picnic in October, and they may be joined

by a guest with a Giant appetite.

As well as the picnic blanket, those involved will be invited to capture their dreams by designing their own t-shirts, football shirts or pyjama tops.

These tops will be exhibited in a prime position in both Liverpool and New Brighton during the event, and will remain on display until the end of October.

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Ditch the scales EVERY now and again I get a message from a client, feeling distressed, because they’ve not lost any weight or they’ve put weight on.

Although they may be feeling a lot better within themselves, and they’ll list other benefits that they’ve had, they can be disheartened as they’ve not lost the weight they’d hoped.

From my experience, when a client starts a program, or maybe if you’ve started some kind of exercise program, it can be pretty easy at the start to get an initial weight loss.

If, however, a client has been doing some resistance work with me, or maybe you’ve been doing some resistance work on a program, the weight loss can be minimal or in some cases can go

up a bit.

Therefore, it’s vital (and I say this all the time) that you take your measurements at the start of a program.

There’ll be times when your weight will fluctuate and it can start to affect your motivation towards your desired outcome.

Keeping an eye on measurements will give you a truer reading on what’s actually going on with your body shape, while helping to keep you focussed and motivated towards your goal...

So ditch the scales!

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History in the making Young people get a blast from the past with city heritage trail LIVERPOOL’s young people are on a quest to unlock the secrets of some of city’s most iconic buildings.

It’s a walk through the corridors of history to find hidden gems and long-forgotten stories…

And while it may sound like the plot of a Hollywood movie, it’s actually all part of an exciting new project to find city’s very own Young Heritage Champions. Throughout this week young people aged between 14 and 19 will be taking part in a series of workshops, tours and practical sessions all aimed at giving them a greater appreciation of the city’s rich heritage.

The Young Heritage Champions (YHC) project is being spearheaded by Liverpool City Council’s Mayoral Lead for Heritage, Cllr Alice Bennett who has recruited the young people from schools and youth groups.

Cllr Bennett said: “This is a four day programme that will take the young people on a journey through the city’s heritage. During the sessions and tours they will be learning about the history of some of our most prestigious buildings. They will be looking at the architecture and design and learning more about the various artworks on display. We will also be giving them a chance to hone their photography skills by capturing the events on camera as well as their art and design skills.”

“The young people will be encouraged to think of the future of the city for the next 100 years and how to preserve its heritage as we move into the future.”

The week kicked off at St George’s Hall where the young time travellers will get a grounding on the stunning Minton Tiled Floor.

They will also look at buildings at risk across the city to give them an understanding of

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Christine Banks welcomes the Young Heritage Champions to St George’s Hall. Pictured with the mayor are Youth worker Gill Deakin, Abbie Daniels, 13, Faith McCabe, 17, Lucy Nuttall, 14, Cllr Alice Bennett, Rebekka Hughes, 16, Daniel Hinnigan, 15, and Yaman Awaza, 15.

conservation and preservation.

The week will include an introduction to Liverpool’s World Heritage Site, a look inside the town hall, St Luke’s Church and the Georgian Wellington Rooms, Mount Pleasant.

The young people will be given the chance to contemplate the relevance and importance of heritage to their generation and look at how they would use their new found skills to re-design where they live.

The young people come from all over Liverpool but all share a passion for their city.

Heritage Champion Faith McCabe, 17, from West Derby, said: “I am really pleased to be taking part in this event. It’s a chance for us to find out more about some of the wonderful buildings and places in Liverpool.

“Our heritage is something I think is often overlooked by young people but I think it’s really important that we learn all about it.”

Whilst Yaman Awaza, 15, from Knotty Ash, added: “It’s a great learning experience. Not only will we be learning about the city but we will getting to grips with some new skills as well. It will be good to pass this knowledge

on to other people as part of our heritage champion roles.”

At the end of the project the young people will be asked to compile their own portfolios of photographs, designs and writing. Each will then be presented with a special certificate

by Deputy Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Peter Brennan before being officially hailed as Young Heritage Champions.

Cllr Bennett, added: “The reason I started this is because decision makers tend to be older and usually male who at the most come up with 15 year plans. This programme gives a voice to young people to help them think about how they can influence decision making and the shape of the city over the next 100 years. “Heritage is an area that is often overlooked for young people but we believe it is vital that they learn more about it and become passionate about the past.

“Young people are the future of the city so it is only right that they become the custodians of its past.” n For more information on Liverpool’s World Heritage site visit: www.liverpool.gov.uk/

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NHS mental health awareness tips

THE 10th September sees World Suicide Prevention, but what signs should you look out for to help yourself or someone else who could be experiencing mental health issues: n Feeling down n Stress n Anxious and panicky n Angry n Winter blues Try these six tips to help you be happier, more in control, and able to cope better with life’s ups and downs: Manage your stress levels If you have a lot of stress in your life, find ways to reduce it, such as learning a few timemanagement techniques or talking to your boss about changing your working hours.

Introduce regular exercise and time to yourself. These are positive changes. Taking control of your time in this way can effectively reduce stress. If you have feelings of anxiety along with your stress, breathing techniques can help.

Use humour and enjoy yourself Try to see the funny side of situations and you’ll often be able to cope better. Jokes have a way of making worries seem less important.

Doing things that you enjoy is also good for your emotional wellbeing. Simple activities like watching sports with a friend, having a soak in the bath, or meeting up with friends for coffee can all improve your day.

Doing something you’re good at, such as

cooking or dancing, is a good way to enjoy yourself and have a sense of achievement.

Boost your self-esteem Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself.

The best way to improve your self-esteem is to treat yourself as you would treat a valued friend, in a positive but honest way.

Notice when you’re putting yourself down, such as thinking, “You’re so stupid for not getting that job”, and instead think, “Would I say that to my best friend?”. You probably wouldn’t. Tell yourself something positive instead, such as: “You’re a bright person, you’ll get the next job”.

Have a healthy lifestyle n Limit your alcohol intake – When times are hard, it’s tempting to drink alcohol because it “numbs” painful feelings. But it can exaggerate some feelings and make you feel angry or aggressive. It can also make you feel more depressed. n Choose a well-balanced diet – Making healthy choices about your diet can make you feel emotionally stronger. You’re doing something positive for yourself, which lifts your self-esteem. n Do some exercise – Even moderate exercise releases chemicals in your brain that lift your mood. It can help you sleep better, have more energy and keep your heart healthy. Choose an exercise that you enjoy. If it helps, do it with a friend or listen to music.

Adults should aim for 150 minutes a week.

n Get enough sleep – Around seven to eight hours is the average amount of sleep an adult needs for their body and mind to fully rest.

Writing a “to do” list for the next day before bed can organise your thoughts and clear your mind of any distractions. n Talk and share – Communication is important, whether it’s with a friend, family member or counsellor. Talking things through helps you to release tension, rather than keeping it inside. It helps strengthen your relationships and connect with people. n Build your resilience – Resilience is what allows you to cope with life’s ups and downs.

Making something worthwhile out of painful times helps your resilience grow. Starting a support group to help others, or making something creative out of bad experiences by, for example, writing, painting or singing, can help you express pain and get through hard times.

Do you need urgent mental health help now?

See your GP if: n you’ve been feeling depressed for more than a few weeks n your anxiety is affecting your daily life The Samaritans helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for people who want to talk in confidence. Call 116 123 (free) If you’ve had thoughts of self-harming or are feeling suicidal, contact someone you can trust immediately, such as your GP, or a friend or relative.

Credit: NHS

World Suicide Prevention Day

French stuffed chicken recipe THIS traditional French recipe comes from the kitchen of chefs David and Bernard in Toulouse, who know a thing or two about great French cuisine and run cookery holidays with GoLearnTo.com to share their recipes and skills.

Translated, ‘ballotine’ means a piece of meat that is stuffed with other meat and seasoned vegetables and then rolled, often tied to hold its shape. Not as elegant when you translate it actually but the taste makes up for all that. This roasted chicken dish is a great way to impress guests or put a new twist on a Sunday roast.

Ingredients: 1 oven ready chicken @ 1.5kg.

1 clove garlic (chopped) Stuffing Sauce 170g onion 300ml demi-glace 200g minced pork 100g mushrooms (chopped) Sage & Parsley (chopped) 100g carrot 40g breadcrumbs 1 stick celery Salt & pepper 1 tsp tomato puree Mustard 140ml red wine Egg to bind Thyme

WORLD Suicide Prevention Day is held on the 10th September every year and is organised by International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Worldwide more than 800,000 people take their lives each year, while in the UK and ROI, more than 6,000 people die through suicide a year, an

average of 18 a day.

Reaching out to people who are going through a difficult time can be a game changer. People who are feeling low or suicidal often feel worthless and think that no-one cares.

Small things like hearing from friends or family, feeling listened to or just being told that ‘it’s ok to talk’ can make a huge difference.

Credit: The Samaritians

100g onion (chopped) 25g dried wide mushrooms (chopped) 80g fresh wild mushrooms Bay Leaf Method: Bone out the chicken, make a brown stock with the bones, make up the demi-glace sauce.

Place the dried wild mushrooms in a bowl, cover with hot water and leave to soften. Strain the mushrooms and reserve the stock (soaking liquid), chop the mushrooms.

Prepare the stuffing, chop the onions, cook until soft and mix with the pork, herbs, crumbs and seasoning. Bind with egg. Spread the farce on the chicken, roll and tie.

Roast the chicken 180c / gas 5 for approx 90 minutes, baste occasionally.

For the sauce, sauté the onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery, garlic and the softened dried wild mushrooms until soft, add the tomato puree.

Pour in the wine, port and mushroom stock and reduce by half. Add the demi-glace, bay leaf and thyme and cook out well. Strain the sauce, return to a pan, add the fresh wild mushrooms and season. Continue cooking the sauce until the correct consistency is achieved.

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Ready for my work routine as summer is nearly over...

HEY guys and welcome to September’s Life ‘n’ Style! Hope everyone had a lovely summer, I did but I am sooooo looking forward to the kids going back to school and getting my daily work routine back. Don’t get me wrong I love the odd lie in from time to time and even though I moan over the 6:30 wake up calls you do seem to get so much more out of your day.

Over the summer we’ve spent a lot of time going on bike rides…and yes I bought a bike!!!

Many people didn’t believe me but in-between the glitz and glamour lifestyle I do like to go on the bike tracks and venture out for the day.

Luckily enough we had the weather for it.

If you are looking for some gym or outdoor activity clothing then the Souluxe range from Matalan has so much choice. Here is a lovely little set I’ve been rocking recently. Starting with the Open Back Sports Crop Top which is priced at £10.00. This is a great base layer option in a lovely nude pink.

I teamed mine with these grey and pink Souluxe Capri Sports Leggings for £14.00 which can be worn with so many other items but I put mine with Souluxe Zip Side Sports Hoodie also for £14.00. This is the perfect throw-on and comes in a nude pink fleece and is extra comfortable for while you’re on the go! This looks nice even over a pair of jeans

I wore this for a little Saturday night dinner date but it’s one of those outfits that can be worn in the day with flats or pimped up with boots as I did of an evening.

and is part of the thicker range. All items are available in store or online at www.matalan. com Whilst I’m on the subject of keeping fit something that I have been loving this month is the non-surgical booty lift. You might have seen this on the tv programme Celebs Go Dating or TOWIE and it’s a must at the minute with the celebs. I found this procedure on Instagram @the_perfect_peach_liverpool if you want to check it out and see some pictures. It’s really good for breaking down the fat cells and helping the appearance of cellulite.

I’ve been having the front of my legs done, the backs and my bum lifted. I will do a full piece later this month on my blog so check that out where I will explain what it consists of and the costs along with a discount code for all my readers.

September is always the hardest month fashion-wise in my opinion because it’s no longer summer but nor has winter set upon us. So I try to wear outfits that don’t look too skimpy but also not too heavy at the same time either. An outfit I wore recently from one of my fav’s online/Instagram shop @ trussellas_boutique is the Gianni playsuit which is priced at £40.00.

LIFE ‘n’STYLE

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Lastly my other outfit, again from Trussella’s, the Lenni maxi dress which is priced at £80.00.

This comes in a few different colours and patterns. Being a pink and animal print lover I had to go for this one.

I also bought a blue patterned one for my aunty for her birthday which she absolutely loved so there is a style and colour to suit all ages. Check out their Instagram page for the full range.

That’s it from me and I will see you all next month mwah!! x

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WHAT’S ON ARRIVA SCOUSE 10K Returns to Liverpool city centre on Sunday 28th October. As you can see from our front cover the city becomes a sea of colour as all participants wear colourful wigs.

Nine bands add to the electric atmosphere along the route which starts on Hope St and finishes in front of the magnificent St. George’s Hall. All abilities are welcome to take part. It’s gunna be boss! Adults £20 and under 15’s £10. Registrations are open now. For more info and to sign up visit merseyraces.co.uk COUNTRYSIDE RAMBLES The Ramblers organise Sunday coach rambles for members of the public into the countryside. There are four led walks for each trip of varying distances and ascents from six miles to 10 miles. Remaining trips this year: August: Llanberis in Snowdonia; Sept: Hayfield in Derbyshire & Staveley in Cumbria; Oct: Tarporley in Cheshire.

Details on Public Rambles website: www. publicrambles.org.uk. Or contact Ingrid Donakey for details & bookings: 07599 781378.

DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 4th September between 2 - 4 p.m. There is an admission charge of £6.50 which includes light refreshments. Everyone welcome. No need to book just pay on the door. Further details from Peter Swensson.

0151 722 1478 LIVERPOOL ORGANIC GARDENERS Produce Show and Problem Forum.

Liverpool Organic Gardeners meet to discuss the successes and failures of this growing season on Tuesday 18th September at 7.30pm. We meet at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church (L17 1LF). All are welcome and there are no subs if it is your first visit. Come and find out how to deal with pests in bee friendly ways and gain tips and advice on home growing. www.loggroup.org.uk.

THE ARTS SOCIETY LIVERPOOL Join us for an expert illustrated lecture ‘Galle and Lalique: Masters of Art Nouveau and Art Deco Glass’ at Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road L19 4XR at 2pm, Wednesday 19 September. Visitors pay £6 voluntary donation. Car parking and refreshments available.

FRIENDS OF SUDLEY ESTATE Together with Mossley Hill Athletic Club we are holding a Tea Dance on Wednesday October 3 at Mossley Hill Athletic Club at 2.00pm.

Live Music, Afternoon Tea, Price £10.

Come and celebrate 100 years since the Suffragettes and end of World War 1 and help a Local CharityBy Ticket only - Phone 0151 724 4377 or 0151 428 140 DANCE 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.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Are proud to announce the opening of a new club to be held at: Prescot Fire station (by Tesco). On Monday 10th September 2018 at 7:30 PM. All ladies welcome to come on in and see what we are about, meet new friends and tell us what activities you would like. Free raffle on opening night. For further information please contact Pat Blair on: 0151 228 0316 NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY National Osteoporosis Society Liverpool Support Group is holding a public meeting

Advertise your events in our What’s On section – max 50 words – by emailing liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk

on Thursday 4th October at 2pm. Jill Walker and Mandy Richards, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists at the Liverpool Royal Hospital will speak on ‘The Role of Occupational Therapists:. The venue has changed and the meeting will be held in Seminar Room 2, First Floor, Education Dept. (next to the Lecture Theatre) at the Liverpool Royal Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP. There is an entrance fee of £3 for non members of the Group. Further information please call 0151-722 0726 TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane L17 1AG. Monday September 17, 7.45pm Richard Hargreaves and Robert Jones will tell us, respectively, about five Rawtenstall tram mysteries (including involvement with a Zeplin), and the Tramcar Builders of Birkenhead. Both talks delivered by imaginative speakers. £2 admission including refreshments. Non-members are always welcome.

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. Retirees welcome!

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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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At seventeen, Helen had fought and won two bitter battles with her parents; the first to educate herself, the second for the right to go out to work.

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1. Who had the 1972 No.1 single “Me and Mrs Jones”? (a) Billy Ocean (b) Billy Paul (c) Billy Preston?

2. In which year did Oasis release their first album (“Definitely Maybe”)? (a) 1992 (b) 1994 (c) 1996?

3. What was the title of Coldplay’s first album, released in 2000? (a) Parachutes (b) Yellow (c) X & Y? 4. Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy and Paul Thomson are the members of which band? (a) Franz Ferdinand (b) Snow Patrol (c) Travis?

5. Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland were two members of which famous girl group? (a) Destiny’s Child (b) Martha Reeves & the Vandellas (c) The Supremes?

6. Which one of the following topped the UK singles charts in September 2001? (a) Dance the Night Away (The Mavericks) (b) Macarena (Los del Rio) (c) Mambo No.5 (Bob the Builder)?

7. Which 70s band had Top 10 hits with “Daddy Cool”, “Ma Baker” and “Painter Man”? (a) Boney M (b) Darts (c) Showaddywaddy?

8. Which member of The Jacksons (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael & Randy) was not an original member of The Jackson Five?

9. By what name is Shawn Corey Carter (born US 1969) better known? (a) Jay-Z (b) P Diddy (c) Snoop Dogg?

10. By what name was legendary singer Nathaniel Adams Coles (b.1919, d.1965) better known?

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This Month’s Quiz Answers – General Knowledge Quiz on page 25 Music Quiz

1. Billy Paul 2. 1994 3. Parachutes 4. Franz Ferdinand 5. Destiny’s Child 6. Mambo No.5 7. Boney M 8. Randy 9. Jay-Z 10. Nat King Cole

Crossword Solutions

General Knowledge

1. Centaur 2. Head 3. Jeremy Irons 4. Tennyson 5. Sierra Leone 6. Lusitania 7. One million 8. Buenos Aires 9. Uruguay 10. Chile

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Enlist 18. Red 19. Ipcress 21.

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ENGLAND Under-19s Head Coach, Paul Simpson, believes funding from The FA’s Retain the Game scheme could help to secure the long-term future of Stoneycroft.FC. The grant, which has been awarded to help aid the retention of adult male teams within grassroots football, will enable Stoneycroft to sustain their Open Age, Vets and Youth Team over the coming years.

Retain the Game is a programme funded by The FA and delivered by the Football Foundation. It awards grants of £750 to existing grassroots football clubs to boost their financial sustainability and allow them to continue offering playing opportunities in organised football.

Funding has been targeted at clubs that operate with two or more male teams aged under-17 and above, and either currently hold The FA’s Adult Charter Standard Award or commit to

attaining the award within the next footballing season.

The strategy aims to encourage more clubs to strive for Adult Charter Standard, with research from The FA demonstrating increased levels of sustainability and player recruitment for teams with this award.

Paul Simpson, England Under19s Head Coach, said: “It’s great to see The FA and the Football Foundation supporting participation in the adult male game at the community level.

“Affordability has often been identified as a key barrier, so this grant will ease the financial burden placed on clubs and allow them to concentrate on providing access to competitive football.

“It is very pleasing to see Stoneycroft taking advantage of this pilot scheme and ensuring that they look forward to a bright future, providing regular opportunities for local people to enjoy the benefits of playing our national game.”

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The new scheme has further bolstered The FA’s efforts to increase participation in grassroots football.

Earlier this year, they also awarded grants of £1,500 as part of their Grow the Game programme, with particular emphasis placed on boosting the number of female and disabled grassroots football teams.

Mick Titherington, Stoneycroft’s Club Secretary, said: “Running a Football Club has become an increasing challenge. At grassroots level many clubs have gone under and been lost to the game. For

others it’s a question of keeping their heads above water financially.

“That’s why we are extremely grateful to the Football Foundation for this grant which will be used to purchase kit and equipment which we otherwise would not be able to afford”.

He added “We have been in existence for 107 years and we want to continue to provide opportunities for people to play football at this level and it is pleasing to see the Football Foundation recognising the important part clubs like ours play in the future of the game in this country”. n For more information contact: Mick Titherington Secretary Stoneycroft FC Michael.titherington@ btinternet.com 07900915722

West Derby Hockey Club in the medals

By Mark Williams

FOLLOWING on from last month’s article, all Summer League activities have now come to a close.

The club has enjoyed a fantastic two months of hockey hosted by Golborne Hockey Club, culminating in the classification finals that took place at the end of July.

West Derby finished in 3rd place by 1 point after a highly contentious draw against bottom of the league Wigan (aided by several Golborne players) which in turn forced a semi-final game against Warrington.

The semi-final started as a cagey affair with both teams unwilling to take any risks.

Warrington took the lead just before half time but were soon pegged back by Derby veteran Warren Gradden with a cool finish after a 1-2 off the Warrington Keeper’s pads.

The game looked destined to finish a draw but with penalty flicks looming, Warrington stole the ball in the dying seconds and scored to win the game 2-1 and proceed to the final.

West Derby were then scheduled to play Horwich in the 3rd/4th place playoff; Horwich however had suffered a heavy defeat to eventual winners Prescot and conceded the game to Derby sending the team for an early shower and an overall position of 3rd – a great result for the club with

those involved raring to go for the remainder of the summer programme.

The club is now stepping

up its’ pre-season training as the first push back of the season is now firmly in sight on September 22nd.

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09.00 - 12.00, 1.00pm - 4.30pm Mon - Fri, 09.00 - 12.00 Sat

10.00am - 5.00pm Mon to Sat 11.00am - 4.00pm Sunday

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service and quality of work from “firstExcellent contact with the company to installation.

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You keep your familiar working layout, saving on extensive rewiring, replumbing and demolition, while TREND Transformations resurfaces your worktops, tiles and cabinets with gorgeous new surfaces.

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