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Top five things to do in Malaga

By Jennifer Carey

EVERY day in the summer, flights depart Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Malaga with budget airline carriers like Easyjet and Ryanair, taking excited holidaymakers onto the everpopular resorts and towns of the Costa del Sol. But have you ever paid a visit to the city itself? Malaga is a vibrant city with rich culture, history and a strong Spanish identity.

Its international seaport is the oldest in Spain and welcomes many cruise-liner passengers – most recently those from The World.So if you are lucky enough to pay this wonderful city a visit this summer, here are five things you can do to make the most of your time there.

Our top five: 1. Alcazaba - Definitely one for history fans, this ancient Moorish citadel was built in the 11th Century and is the best-preserved citadel in Spain.

Complete with beautiful gardens, elaborate fountains and remnants

of a Roman theatre dating back to the 1st Century BC. 2. Catedral de la Encarnacion de Malaga – This stunning Roman Catholic cathedral was built somewhere between the 16th and 18th Century and is located in the heart of the city. There’s a lovely café in front of it with plenty of outdoors seats. Grab a vino, coffee or beer and take in the beautiful architecture.

Did you know? One of the cathedral’s two towers remains unfinished, resulting in the nickname “La Manquita” meaning “The One-Armed Lady”.

3. Mercado Central de Atarazanas – Malaga’s colourful food market is a must-see for an instant taste of local life, tastes, people and

attitudes. The lively market is a mix of stalls, bars and restaurants.

It’s an ideal place to try some typical cuisine but plan carefully – the market closes in the afternoon.

4. Museo Picasso Malaga – We’re all familiar with Pablo’s work but did you know he was born in Malaga? As a result, the city is home to this wonderful museum with 285 pieces of Picasso’s work including painting, sculpture, ceramics and more.

Did you know? The museum is only 200 metres away from the house where Picasso was born, in the Plaza de la Merced. This beautiful ‘plaza’ (square to you and me) is worth a visit in its own right and also home to some

great tapas bars for a quick pit stop.

5. Calle Larios – Attention shopaholics! Strictly pedestrians only, this shopping street is more than just a shopper’s paradise - it’s the place in Malaga to promenade and be seen. Make sure you pay it a visit during special celebrations, such as Christmas or Easter, when decorations and lights adorn the buildings.

How can I get there?

Getting into the centre of Malaga is probably the easiest and cheapest way to travel in the world! OK, maybe that’s an exaggeration but, honestly, it’s really good.

The C1 train line connects Malaga Airport Terminal 3 to the city within 12 minutes, as well as other towns along the coast, such as Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos (only 10 minutes!).

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Contents – July/August 3. Visit Malaga 5. Locate Lilly LINK 6. Stephen Guy’s history 11. Strange Tales – Anton Valdemart 12. Summer Family Movies 14. Little LINK Get the kids beach ready Wordsearch and trivia 16. What’s On 18. Pet LINK – Pap your pets 20. Services - need a decorator?

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Welcome

Welcome to the July/ August bi-monthly edition of West Derby & Croxteth Park LINK – West Derby’s biggest and best community magazine.

Finally, summer’s arrived but are you ready for it?? I bet you are! Either way, we have some great stuff for you to make the most of summer… n Summer family movies to get excited about – your guide to the must-see kids film this summer. n Stephen Guy – LINK readers’ favourite n Delicious recipe to liven up ‘brekkie’ – wow your family and friends with this Greek classic n Pap your pets - who’ll take the crown this month?

n Top 5: visit Malaga - what hot spots have made our list to make the most of this vibrant city Happy reading! Enjoy July and August and have a crackin’ summer!

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www.liverpoollink.co.uk However, at one time all manner of commodities were delivered or sold from horse and carts and later motor vans – milk, ice cream, fruit and vegetables, the list was endless.

The Victorian and later eras saw new levels of sophistication not only in the diversity and choice of shopping but also advertising and marketing.

Big houses had tradesman’s entrances where deliveries could be made discreetly. Maps reveal separate drives used by these services.

The Grade II-listed lodge and gates in Alder Road once gave access to a carriage drive leading to Alder Hey house before the hospital was built.

On the other side of the lodge was a parallel driveway running to the tradesman’s entrance at the back of the mansion.

The rooms on the north side of Lowlands in Haymans Green have no windows.

This was because residents did not want to see coal wagons and other delivery vehicles going to the tradesman’s entrance.

Delivery crews spent the day doing their rounds, meeting the daily needs of customers.

A horse-drawn delivery van (pictured) stands in Knotty Ash on a summer’s day in 1904, its horse waiting patiently.

On the back of the postcard a message in a child’s neat handwriting reads: “This is my father’s horse and van. Father’s inside but he is in the dark so you can’t see him.”

Alongside is Liverpool’s oldest lamppost in its original position on Thomas Lane before being moved on to the nearby pavement.

The late Sir Ken Dodd ran a very successful business delivering household goods by van before he became a legendary comedian and singer.

He spent his life in the same house in Knotty Ash opposite the lodge pictured on the postcard.

Street directories reveal that George Dodd moved into the house in 1913. Both George and coal merchant William Dodd were living there in 1927.

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Liven up brekkie with this recipe for ‘Tiganopsomo’ – fried Greek breakfast bread THIS delicious Greek recipe for tiganopsomo (try saying that three times quickly!) is perfect if you need to whip together an impressive last minute breakfast.

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Serves eight / Ready in 45 minutes Ingredients 500g flour 7g (1.5 tsp) dried yeast 300g lukewarm water 1/2 tsp of sugar 1/2 tsp of salt 3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs for the filling (rosemary, mint, parsley, sage, oregano) 2 tbsp olive oil 200g feta cheese for the filling Extra olive oil for frying Honey or balsamic vinegar to drizzle on top

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Bouncing Ben – THE grim winter landscape was enough to make anyone feel gloomy – bare trees, rain-soaked ground and not even a cold wind to liven things up.

Ben Box fitted the mood perfectly – he was the most laidback pupil at St Bertha’s Academy.

He had perfected lethargy into a fine art.

Nothing seemed to move him.

From his expressionless face to his rarely-moving feet he was a picture no artist could paint.

Staff had given up trying to motivate Ben long ago.

This was chiefly because he attended classes on time and worked slowly but well.

But there was no vital spark, no youthful zest that came naturally to every other boy of his age.

Mr Box summed it up after he was summoned to see the head, concerned at the boy’s apparent lack of spirit.

“Most of our family are like that,” Mr Box said gravely.

“It is one reason we run the most successful undertaker’s in Liverpool and possibly in the North West. Ben has our natural sense of decorum.”

The other boys tried to prove otherwise. Paper bags burst under Ben’s nose produced nothing more than a twitch of the eyebrow.

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more than a puzzled look.

He was impervious to stink bombs.

Sometimes the boys got into scrapes with scallies who roughly mocked St Bertha’s uniform of top hat and tails for the older boys.

A stone knocked off Toadie Frogg’s topper as they walked over the recreation ground one afternoon.

Three scruffy lads stood laughing. Ben became almost animated, walking over steadily and skilfully pulling their legs from under them. All ran off.

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Boarders at St Bertha’s slept in dormitories behind the main school buildings.

Ben’s overlooked a yard with a gate leading into the grounds.

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He had seen smoke billowing from under the eaves. Fortunately, all the boys were dressed ready for church – except Ben. Predictably he was always last to be ready.

He was putting on his shoes as the others filed past him.

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at an open window.

A large tarpaulin was stretched out. Ben did not need any encouragement and shot out of the window like a cork from a bottle. No-one had seen him move so quickly.

The horse-drawn fire engine arrived and the blaze was quickly extinguished.

Ben landed almost elegantly in the middle of the sheet, his top had still in place.

The boys celebrated by tossing him into the air three times – Ben bounced, smiling broadly.

As soon as his feet touched the ground, things changed.

“I’ve never seen such a bouncing boy,” said the head’s wife. “Once he hardly moved but now he’s everywhere, always on the go.” n Read my Strange Tale in the next Link: The Man at the Window.

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Six summer family movies to get excited about in 2019 ...

WITH the long-awaited ‘Toy Story 4’ already kicking off the summer’s big releases, we preview the most exciting family films hitting cinema screens in the next few weeks.

Term time is nearly up and the summer holidays will soon be upon us and as parents (or supportive grandparents and generous aunts and uncles!) start to feel the heat of keeping the kids entertained through the holiday period, fear not as your local cinema is on-hand to save you from an afternoon of tantrums and tears... and possibly even provide you with some valuable cinema shut-eye (we’ve all done it).

So to help best prepare you, here at The Link we’ve put together a preview of the best summer releases of 2019.

The Queen’s Corgi Release date: 5th July Arguably the most under-appreciated – and hands down the cutest – members of the Royal Family finally get the platform they deserve in this charming animation with a huge British cast.

Dame Julie Walters will take the helm as the Queen, while Jack Whitehall will voice her pet dog Rex and they’ll be supported by the likes of Matt Lucas, Ray Winstone and Sheridan Smith.

Penned by the writers of the 2011 hit Gnomeo and Juliet, The Queen’s Corgi is guaranteed to be a hit with Prince George and Princess Charlotte at the very least, if not a few more.

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The Lion King Release date: 19th July 25 years after we first learnt the meaning of “hakuna matata”, Walt Disney bring back one of their all-time biggest hits, with director Jon Favreau taking the hot seat after the huge success of another of their major classics The Jungle Book.

Stunning animation and a fantastic voice cast, which includes Beyoncé Knowles as Nala, Donald Glover is Simba and bringing back the booming voice of James Earl Jones as Simba’s father, prepare to see your kids experience all of the same emotions you felt when you saw the original for the first time.

Not to mention some priceless flatulencebased humour.

Angry Birds 2 Release Date: 2nd August If you were pleasantly surprised to find that a popular mobile phone game that lets you catapult a peeved-off bird into a green pig could be stretched into a 90-minute film, then you’ll be very excited to hear that they are back for more this summer, only this time the two mortal enemies are forced to side together when a new threat in the form of a mysterious purple arctic-dwelling bird comes into the picture.

Playmobil: The Movie Release date: 9th August Fresh off the success of the LEGO Movie franchise, comes a step up to the big screen for another huge toy from your childhood.

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Playmobil has continued to be a kids’ favourite for more than 45 years and this liveaction/animation hybrid looks set to continue that trend.

The movie follows a pair of siblings as they are magically drawn into the Playmobil world, and features American singer/song-writers Meghan Trainor and Adam Lambert, as well as Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe amongst the cast.

Dora & The Lost City of Gold Release date: 16th August One for the slightly older kids, this actionpacked movie follows a teenage girl – in the mould of a young Lara Croft – as she tries to rescue her parents, who have got themselves into a spot of bother whilst exploring the depths of the jungle.

Based on the hit Nickelodeon kids’ show that followed a much more childish version of “Dora The Explorer”, this live-action, adventure-filled movie looks set to be a fun option later this summer.

Uglydolls Release date: 16th August For those of you mature enough to remember the ITV classic kid’s show Raggy Dolls (now there’s a theme tune to get stuck in your head for days), Uglydolls hits a familiar tone but also combines that with some talented voice performances by Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, and Janelle Monae.

They may well be “ugly,” but with that much singing talent involved, they’re bound to sound pretty great.

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This unique public award is open to all public green spaces through a simple online nomination at www.fieldsintrust. org/best-park Perhaps your local park is great

for a Sunday afternoon stroll, your neighbourhood playground is a hive of children’s activity, or a nature reserve provides a stressfree space to relax. This is your chance to help your favourite space gain recognition.

Nominations for the UK’s Best Park open as Fields in Trust publish new research, the Green Space Index reveals that over 200,000 people across the North West live more than 10 minutes walk from a park or green space.

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Beechley Stables RDA needs your help The riding stables are based on Harthill Road, Calderstones, and have eight horses and ponies, some of which you may have seen grazing in our paddocks.

The stables have been providing riding for the disabled since 1989, most of that time run

by Liverpool city council.

Since 2015 the stables have been run entirely by a volunteer led charity and rely on donations to keep going.

We are looking to secure the future of disabled riding at our historic stables and urgently need personal donations and

corporate sponsorship.

Riding means a great deal to our disabled users, in many cases it is their only recreational activity and is recognised for its therapeutic value.

Full details of what we do and how you can donate are available on our web site: We are turning for help to our local community and hope that you may be able to make a donation, however small.

Please support us. www.beechleyrda.org.uk 0151 724 4490

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Supporting your education needs to reach your full potential West Derby Tuition is focused on providing high quality education in Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT for children and adults. Support and development with intensive one to one and small group work. Individual learning plans to support and identify learner’s needs.

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

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

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

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

Free car park and wi-fi access for users.

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

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

Annual Brazilica Festival returns THE sound of samba will be heard across Liverpool this summer as one of the city’s cultural highlight events, Brazilica Festival, returns for its 12th year this July.

2019’s offering from Liverpool Carnival Company will feature a packed programme taking over Liverpool’s city streets from July 12-14.

A variety of fringe events including club nights, live music, film programme, workshops and the Carnival Queen competition all form part of this year’s festival.

New for 2019 will see the addition of a Carnival King who, along with this year’s crowned Carnival Queen, will lead the sensational night-time parade on Saturday 13 July.

Remaining the highlight of the festival the vibrant and colourful parade, featuring 16 samba bands from across the UK and Europe, will make its way

through the city.

Previous years have seen the Brazilica parade attract in excess of 35,000 people, with crowds lining the streets along the route as it made its way from Abercrombie Square through the city centre streets.

Maeve Morris of Liverpool Carnival Company said: “We are excited to bring Brazilica back for another fabulous year! As ever expect a spectacular array of colour, music and dance as we celebrate the very best of Brazilian culture.

“There will be lots going on at this year’s festival with a full programme of events including the brand-new addition of a Carnival King who will accompany our beautiful Carnival Queen in leading this year’s parade. We will be announcing the full details over the coming weeks, so get ready to samba Liverpool!”

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July/August LIVERPOOL EXCHANGE ROTARY CLUB Liverpool Exchange Rotary Club is a lively and energetic club that meets every Thursday at lunchtime in the smart surroundings of the Athenaeum in Liverpool’s city centre. The club is always looking for new members and if you enjoy good company, social activities and the opportunity to serve others in the traditions of Rotary International, phone Angela on 077719 607940 or Alan on 07826 611065 or Google our club name for further details.

SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION 2019 Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.

Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Admission Free. Tel/Text Irene 07702 028932 email. publicity@slps. co.uk A great opportunity to view members’ prints and projected images which were submitted to the SLPS Annual Competition.

Are you a beginner or more experienced? Thinking of joining a camera club? Pop along to the exhibition at 3pm on Saturday 27th July or 3pm Sat 3rd Aug for a chat. New members welcome throughout the year. Further information and contact details on our website www.slps.co.uk GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Will meet on Thursday July 11th 2019 at 7.30pm. Derek Morgan from Morecambe will give a demonstration entitled “Fierce Creatures”. Meetings are held in St Anthony of Padua Church Hall, Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £7.00.

TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Meetings will resume at

Greenbank Sports Academy on Monday 16th September 7.30pm for 8pm. Details in next issue. In the meantime, enjoy the summer.

DIXIELAND CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd July between 2-4 pm. The concerts are now free. Refreshments available. Come along and have a dance or just listen. Please note there is no concert in August. Further details from Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478.

THE MERSEYSIDE WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION Will be holding an exhibition of wood turned items at the Coach House Gallery in Calderstones Park. Starting on Mon. 5th August to Sun. 11th August both dates inclusive. Opening times.

10am to 4pm. Entrance is free.

LIVERPOOL QUIZ LEAGUE Come and join the oldest Quiz League in the country. It’s our 60th anniversary and if you love quizzing, let us know. Individuals/ teams of all abilities are welcome to join. We can arrange a friendly over the summer to show you the format. Contact James on 07841018455 or jamesmacgregor84@gmail.com 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.

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

Rembrandt in Print THE Lady Lever Art Gallery will be opening Rembrandt in Print (until September 15), a new exhibition which presents 50 of the finest etchings and drypoints by the world-famous Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), on loan from the celebrated collection of the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford.

This exclusive selection of ‘the-best-of-the-best’ Rembrandt

prints have never been displayed together and have been handpicked to show the full scope of Rembrandt’s ability as a printer, in the year which also marks 350 years since the artists’ death, and Wirral’s Year of Culture.

Open daily 10am-5pm - Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, CH62 5EQ liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever Telephone 0151 478 4136

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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.

SOUTH LIVERPOOL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meet Thursdays 8 – 10 pm at CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JD. We welcome all who have an interest in photography from complete beginners to the more experienced. Just turn up at 7.45 or get in touch to say that you’re coming. Check out our website www.slps.co.uk for what’s on.

Guest speakers – competitions – members’ presentations – tutorials – occasional field trips.

Contact Tim Evans 0151 475 0345 / email membership@slps. co.uk HAYMANS GREEN WOMEN’S CLUB Minerva –7-30pm to 9-30pm each Tuesday, Millennium Centre, West Derby L12 5EA. We are a friendly group of women enjoying a programme of speakers, craft/ quizzes, discussions, days out.

New members very welcome, come along & make friends.

Contact Sandra Harrison 07759 967906 COME AND SING (S.A.T. OR B).

AT THE CANTATA CHOIR based in the Metropolitan Cathedral. We rehearse on Thursdays 7.30 – 9.30, and sing a mixture of music, sacred; modern; some a little challenging; in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. You do not need to be religious to join us. Website: cathedral concerts. org.uk PENNY LANE JAZZ WORKSHOP Meets Thursdays, 7-9PM, Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive, L18 2DD. £10. Led by Liverpool- based saxophonist, Frank Griffith. All instruments and vocalists welcome. Reading

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

LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool-based group who organise regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com 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.

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

SLPS exhibition 2019 LIVERPOOL Anglican Cathedral.

Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Admission free.

Tel/Text Irene 07702 028932 or email publicity@slps.co.uk A great opportunity to view members’ prints and projected images which were submitted to the SLPS Annual Competition.

Come and see if you agree with the judges’ choices!

Are you a beginner or more experienced?

Thinking of joining a camera club? Pop along to the exhibition at 3pm on Saturday July 27 or 3pm on Saturday August 3 for a chat.

New members are welcome throughout the year.

Further information and contact details on our website www.slps. co.uk

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.

LIVERPOOL & MERSEYSIDE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet upstairs at Court Hey Methodist Church Hall, Bowring Park, L14 3NU, on alternate Mondays at 2pm 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.

SMILE AND SING with MERSEY HARMONY Have fun, sing, and boost your skills. Come along to Merseyside’s only all-female barbershop chorus. Mersey Harmony performs at events and competes locally and nationally.

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

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THE BRIDGE CENTRE The Bridge Centre old Bridge Inn Pub Broadway L4 9RG. FREE Counselling Service every Wed 10am till 3pm. To book an appointment call 07540177958 ask for Sue. Zumba Classes Tue 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Wed 9.30am till 10.30am. Chair Based Tia Chi Classes. Thurs.

10.30 till 11.30 only £2.50.

Ballroom Classes Tue 1.30 till 2.30 pm £3. Tia Chi Classes Tue 11.30 till noon.

THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed. in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. 0151 726 8934 TUEBROOK HOPE CENTRE, BUCKINGHAM ROAD As a local community led charity we are keen to promote and host a range of health, leisure and social activities for neighbours of all ages. Monday mornings (9.30am): Yoga classes, Tuesday evenings (7-8pm): Tai Chi classes, Wednesday evenings (78pm): Drama Group for Adults.

Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday (noon1pm)

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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – Hi pet lovers. This month’s winner is Teddy. Teddy wins a £25 voucher For The Vet Liverpool. To be in with a chance of winning our Pap Your Pets comp. please email your pet’s name and pic and your name, address and phone no. to: complink@yahoo.com (Subject: Pap your Pets) to reach us by August 2. ONE PHOTO ONLY PLEASE! This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by The Vet WIN £25 PET VOUCHER Liverpool, Lorenzo Drive, L11 1BQ.

This is Little Scruffy head Ben waiting to be brushed 50-year-old Herbie enjoying his strawbs

Chase the two-year-old Labradoodle

Belle and Beau

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Sherlock Peppapig the 18-year-old Shih Tzu

Bailey relaxing watching TV

Lucy – we love her

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WINNER – Teddy

Poppy relaxing

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Feline cystitis Written by Jenna Davidson MRCVS The Vet Liverpool

FELINE cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) is any abnormal voiding behaviour of urination after exclusion of other disorders, such as genetic abnormalities, infection or bladder stones.

It can be chronic, persistent or recurrent. The latest thinking is that feline cystitis is the outcome of stress.

This can be stress associated with one of two things.

Firstly, stress as a consequence of changes or disturbances in their environment.

For example; changes in routine or diet, introduction of new pets or siblings, owner stress, moving house or it can be as simple as changing your washing powder.

Cats are more sensitive than you think they are! Secondly, but less commonly, stress associated indirectly with other medical

issues such as dermatological or cardiovascular.

Cats who are urinating more frequently, or in inappropriate places, i.e. outside of their litter box, straining or having difficulty urinating or if there is the presence of blood in their urine may have feline cystitis.

Bacterial infection is a rare cause of bladder irritation in cats so antibiotics are rarely indicated.

Usually, cystitis can resolve spontaneously in 5-10 days or may require some medical interference such as anti-inflammatories and bladder supplementations.

Most importantly, switching to a wet diet, increasing water intake and reducing stress in the household is underrated such as decreasing/reversing changes, proving physical reassurance or trialling pheromone sprays such as feliway plug-ins can all help to reduce anxiety in your feline friend.

Cat of the month – Alistair ALISTAIR is about 10 years old.

He’s been on the streets for a while now and would like a quiet home where he can feel safe for the rest of his life.

He’s a really friendly cat but would be better as an only cat as he likes to be the boss and get all of your attention. If you think you could offer Alistair a home please do get in touch!

For adoption enquiries please also contact Garston Animal Rescue on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170.

Many thanks to The Link for their continued support in helping us to find homes for stray and abandoned animals in Merseyside, we couldn’t manage without you.

Garston Animal Rescue, a small struggling rescue, doing its best

to help needy animals from bad situations. Registered charity 701001.

Visit us at www.facebook.com/ GarstonAnimalRescue and www. garstonanimalrescue.com Email: info@garstonanimal rescue.com

Dog of the month – Sally SALLY is a 14 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has won the hearts of all the staff Dogs Trust with her little Staffy swagger!

She’s such a sweet little thing, and loves to cuddle up and shower you with affection.

She would make an ideal companion for someone who is home most of the day and is looking for a little chum.

She can be nervous at first but she soon comes round when she knows she’s OK, and you’ll have a friend for life.

Sal craves company, but happily she’s able to spend her time in a foster home while she waits for someone to adopt her.

She doesn’t enjoy being alone and would love to be someone’s sidekick.

Sally is perfectly housetrained and can live with children aged 10 and over.

She’s not so keen on cats and can be choosy about her doggy friends too.

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

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1. What nationality is the singer Michael Buble? (a) American (b) Canadian (c) French?

2. Which one of the following was born in 1935? (a) David Bowie (b) Bob Dylan (c) John Lennon?

3. Which one of the following died in 1970? (a) Bill Haley (b) Jimi Hendrix (c) Buddy Holly?

4. In which continent was Cliff Richard born? (a) America (b) Asia (c) Europe?

5. Which one of the following was originally a member of The Byrds? (a) David Crosby (b) Stephen Stills (c) Graham Nash (d) Neil Young?

6. Who starred as the Australian outlaw Ned Kelly in the 1970 film “Ned Kelly”? (a) David Bowie (b) David Essex (c) Mick Jagger?

7. Which legendary guitarist is nicknamed “Slowhand”? (a) Eric Clapton (b) Jimmy Page (c) Keith Richards?

8. Peter Noone was the singer with which 60’s band? (a) Herman’s Hermits (b) Manfred Mann (c) The Searchers?

9. Which one of the following Beatles songs is the odd one out? (a) A Hard Day’s Night (b) Help (c) Paperback Writer?

10. Who used to host the TV pop show “Thank Your Lucky Stars” in the early 60s? (a) Paul Gambaccini (b) David Jacobs (c) Brian Matthew?

Across 1. Comedy duo: Syd Little and ----- ----- (5,5) 10. ---- Hickson: footballer who played for LFC, EFC & Tranmere (4) 11. “Alone ----- Naturally”: 1972 single by Gilbert O’Sullivan (5) 12. --- Coope: old brewery, now part of the Allied/Carlsberg group (3) 13. “------ the World in 80 Days”: novel by Jules Verne (6) 14. Wirral borough district: Ellesmere Port and ------ (6) 16. “--- You Being Served”: 70s/80s TV sitcom (3) 17. Civil Aviation Authority (1,1,1) 19. --- Garfunkel: American singer/actor (3) 20. American singer/actress (had the 1999 hit “Believe”) (4) 21. Pepe -----: ex-LFC goalkeeper (5) 23. -- Cooder: American musician famed for “Buena Vista Social Club” (2) 24. ----- Halliwell: Spice Girl! (4) 25. Football Association (1,1) 26. South East (1,1) 27. Ireland’s longest river (7)

29. Tree with silver-grey bark (3) 30. “Beauty and the -----“: 1991 Disney film (5) Down 1. Capital city of Scotland (9) 2. Native of Denmark (4) 3. Discs on which information can be stored (1,1,1,1) 4. That is (1,1) 5. Northern Ireland seaport (with ferry service to/from Stranraer) (5) 6. In the past (e.g long time ---) (3) 7. Sexy, provocative (7) 8. --- and tonic: popular drink (3) 9. “Terms of ----------“: 1983 film starring Jack Nicholson & Shirley MacLaine (10) 13. Large artery forming part of the heart (5) 15. Blemish, stain (7) 18. Aeronautical Engineering (1,1) 19. What we breathe! (3) 20. Large bird noted for long legs & long neck (5) 22. Country code for Estonia (1,1) 25. The Beatles are often referred to as “The --- Four” (3) 26. Distress signal (1,1,1) 28. Not applicable (1,1)

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

Music Quiz

1. Canadian 2. Elvis Presley 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Asia (India) 5. David Crosby 6. Mick Jagger 7. Eric Clapton 8. Herman’s Hermits 9. Paperback Writer (the others were all films of the same name) 10. Brian Matthew

ACROSS 1. Eddie Large 10.

Dave 11. Again 12. Ind 13.

Around 14. Neston 16. Are 17. CAA 19. Art 20. Cher 21.

Reina 23. Ry 24. Geri 25. FA 26. SE 27. Shannon 29. Ash 30. Beast. DOWN Edinburgh 2. Dane 3. DVDs 4.

IE 5. Larne 6. Ago 7. Raunchy 8. Gin 9. Endearment 13.

Aorta 15. Tarnish 18. AE 19.

Air 20. Crane 22. EE 25. Fab 26. SOS 28. NA.

Sudoku – July/August answers

General Knowledge Competition Winners 1. Puissance 2. Fidel Castro 3. Bogie 4. Albatross 5. Fish 6. Dennis Wheatley 7. New South Wales 8. Catherine Boleyn (no such person!)

9. Kew Gardens 10. Fred Flintstone

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Stoneycroft look to build on last season’s success

By Mick Titherington

STONEYCROFT’S manager, Paddy McBride, is not a man to rest on his laurels as he already looks forward to next season determined to continue the progress his side have made in recent seasons.

Topping the division, bagging a cup and just missing out on another is not enough for the determined McBride.

Having acknowledged his side’s performances and crediting his players for delivering the club’s most momentous season in their history, he is now demanding more.

“You have to continue to drive forward,” said Paddy.

“Last season was great but we can’t look back and instead we look forward and prepare for greater success.

“As we move up we want to show people that we can compete and achieve things at a higher and higher level.

“We will keep most of the

“Last season was great but we can’t look back and instead we look forward and prepare for greater success.”

players who served us so well last season and look for a few additions to take us to the next stage.”

Given Paddy’s record so far it would be a brave man who backed against him.

His current squad have already shown they have the talent and team spirit to give anybody a game and can confidently expect greater things to come.

The 2019/20 season kicks off in August and the fixtures will be out shortly.

Alder Ladies darts team THE ladies darts team are looking for new players – based at the Alder Sports Club in Knotty Ash. If you are interested in joining please contact the club after

7pm on – 228 - 5250 and leave your name and contact number.

A member from the team will contact you. Players of all ability welcome. They are a great crowd and will make you feel welcome.

Summer fun begins at Liverpool Sefton

By Jen Ratcliffe

MAY 21 was an innocuous date for most, but not for the hockey players of Liverpool Sefton.

It signalled the start of a new era, as the eagerly awaited new pitch at Liverpool College was officially opened for business.

Over 30 keen players from clubs across the city swarmed in 1. In show-jumping, what name is given to a competition which tests the warm weather to christen a horse’s ability to jump large fences? (a) dressage (b) eventing (c) the turf. puissance?

A ‘friendly’ round robin system 2. Who came to power on New Year’s Day 1959, replacing President emerged with four teams playing Batista? (a) Fidel Castro (b) Charles de Gaulle (c) John F Kennedy? across two half pitches making 3. What name is given to a score of one over par for a hole in golf? (a) sure that everyone was involved albatross (b) birdie (c) bogie? from the first whistle to the last.

4. The shooting of which seabird leads to a curse on the Ancient Mariner The teams were mixed with in Coleridge’s famous poem? (a) albatross (b) gannet (c) penguin? people of different ages, genders, 5. What sort of a creature is a barbel? (a) bird (b) fish (c) insect? teams, positions and clubs all 6. Who wrote the novel “The Devil Rides Out”? (a) Agatha Christie (b) getting stuck in together.

Raymond Chandler (c) Dennis Wheatley?

This format will continue 7. In which Australian state is the country’s capital, Sydney? (a) New throughout the summer until preSouth Wales (b) Queensland (c) Victoria? season starts.

8. Which one of the following was not one of Henry VIII’s eight wives?

We are also delighted to be (a) Catherine Boleyn (b) Catherine Howard (c) Catherine Parr? able to host Back to Hockey 9. By what name are the Royal Botanic Gardens in Surrey known? (a) sessions now that the new pitch Cue Gardens (b) Kew Gardens (c) Queue Gardens? is ready. These are perfect for 10. Bedrock was the “hometown” of which famous cartoon character? anyone wanting to try hockey for (a) Bugs Bunny (b) Fred Flintstone (c) Yogi Bear? the first time, or just get back into

General knowledge quiz

it after a bit of a break.

We’ve got friendly and experienced coaches ready to help you pick up the basics and relaunch your playing career! Men and women of all ages are welcome, for more information email info@ liverpoolseftonhockeyclub.com.

It’ll run alongside the club mixed sessions so whether you want to give hockey a try or just fancy a run around we’ve got something for you, both sessions cost £5pp.

We are also accepting new players and we strive to ensure that anyone can play hockey with Liverpool Sefton.

We welcome players from any background and do not discriminate based on ability, age, gender, race or anything else. If you are interested in taking part in hockey we have the full range of competitiveness open to you, from social/taking part up to regional/elite.

Go to www.liverpoolsefton hockeyclub.co.uk for more information.

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