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Contents –

two months.

So, while we hope you’re enjoying the Christmas holidays, here is what you can enjoy in the first issue of The LINK in 2020, bringing in the new year in style!

January/ February

4. Stephen Guy’s history 6. Strange Tales – Anton Valdemart 12. The latest films 14 and 15. What’s On 17. Jade’s fashion page 18. Pet LINK – Pap your pets 20 and 21. Services - need a plumber?

22 . Games – Music Quiz and Sudoku 23. Sport HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020

Welcome

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

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WHAT’S INSIDE n Travel in Spain: what to eat and drink. n Life n Style with Jade – new year, new goals. n Anton Valdemart – a LINK favourite. n Pap your pets – a must for animal lovers. n Top films for this awards’ season.

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Jim and Doreen raise funds for Air Ambulance and Poppy Appeal We received a lovely letter from LINK reader Jim Smith recently: ‘My wife Doreen and I live in West Derby and have been married for 54 years.

Doreen joined the WRAC in 1955 at Townsend Avenue with the King’s Regiment and we were both in the TA. I started out in Liverpool Scottish TA in 1954 and then with

910 Co’y RASC at Rose Lane.

We met when Doreen moved from Townsend Avenue to Rose Lane and we got married in 1963.

We have both been members of the RBL (Tuebrook branch) for the past five years and, each year since, we have sold poppies at Tesco in Deysbrook Lane, which used to be an army barracks.

This year we raised £8,500 and over the last five years we have raised a total of over £30,000.

Doreen and I are members of the King’s Regiment Association and the Liverpool Scottish Association which we support and try and help the girls and lads who have served the country.

We have a caravan in Shropshire and at a site barbecue last year we decided to ask for donations for the Midlands Air Ambulance.

I also suggested that we have a raffle so we went round all the caravanners for anything we could raffle and had a really good response with lots of wines, spirits and other good prizes.

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Turbulent times THE 15th century suffered periods of lawlessness and disorder as different factions jostled for power culminating in the Wars of the Roses.

Liverpool was a tiny port dominated by its castle overlooking the Pool, the creek giving the town its name.

The castle was stronghold of the Molyneux family, later Earls of Sefton of Croxteth Hall.

Liverpool Tower, further along the waterfront, was the fortified town house of the Stanleys, later Earls of Derby of Knowsley Hall.

These were the dominant Liverpool families jostling for power and prestige in turbulent times.

Despite being linked by marriage and political alliances, their mutual jealousy and rivalry sometimes disturbed the peace of the neighbourhood.

In 1424 a battle between the two factions led by Sir Thomas Stanley and Sir Richard Molyneux was narrowly avoided when the

king intervened.

Sir Thomas, based in the Tower, had 2,000 supporters gathered in Liverpool. Sir Richard marched over West Derby fen – marshy wetlands once covering the area – leading 1,000 men.

Henry VI issued a writ which was enforced by Sir Richard Ratcliffe, sheriff of Lancaster, who promptly arrested the two knights and averted bloodshed.

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Richard were ordered into temporary exile – one to Windsor and the other to Kenilworth Castle.

Richard III, believed by many to have murdered his own nephews to secure the throne, later courted the support of both the Stanley and Molyneux families.

After Richard was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, another Sir Thomas Stanley was created Earl of Derby by Henry

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Like most houses of the time, it was built using cob – a mixture of compressed clay and straw – around a timber frame.

The picturesque cottage, pictured in 1893, was originally thatched but this was replaced by stone slabs fixed with oak pegs.

At the time of the photograph it was occupied by two families.

The porch is thought to have been added in the 18th century.

This was possibly the oldest building in West Derby when it was demolished in 1898.

The conservation movement was in its infancy and there was little protection for ancient buildings. n Join the West Derby Society at its 7.30 pm Wednesday meetings 15 January and 19 February at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.

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Tea for three HILDA was so fond of the brown brew that she was known among her family and friends as Tea Fiend.

No matter where she was or what she was doing, there was always time for a cuppa.

“Everything stops for tea,” she would sing in a voice as cheering as the cup she held.

She had fond childhood memories of Aunt Bertha’s ancient cottage kitchen with a kettle constantly simmering on the range.

“Sit yourself down – I’ll make a fresh pot,” Bertha said soothingly to the wide-eyed child.

These indelible memories formed the basis of Hilda’s overwhelming belief in the power of tea.

Not everyone was a fan, of course, but few could turn down her offer of a steaming cup full.

Hilda devised a ritual when preparing a fresh pot: it had to be warmed before the best leaf tea was spooned in – one for each person and one for the pot.

The water had to be just on the boil when it hit the leaves. After two or three minutes the brew was stirred then allowed to settle before being poured.

Hilda did not advocate tea-strainers. She believed some leaves should go into the cup to gently continue the brewing process.

There were several tea pots in her collection and she always used a tea cosy, even in summer. “It helps draw out the

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Hilda had a big shock when she opened the envelope – such a jolt that she had to make an extra-strong brew.

It was from solicitors Goode Evans & Co: “We are delighted to inform you that your late aunt Bertha Beveridge has named you chief beneficiary in her will.”

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Hilda had a top tea merchant create her own exclusive blends, concocted to reflect her discerning tastes.

Soon things developed into a routine of ever more popular parties – but she always made the tea.

Then she saw the trio in an antiques shop window – three graces each clutching a cup and saucer.

One figure was dressed as a Scottish lassie, another was goddess Minerva while the one in the middle was a shepherdess.

“A very rare example indeed,” said the shopkeeper. “A 19th century automaton. It was found in a cupboard and is completely original.”

He produced an ornate key and wound up the mechanism.

The three mechanical figures sprang into life, deftly bringing the cups to their painted lips.

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New Year resolution ideas for 2020 and how to keep them “NEW year, new me. This is the year I’ll get everything in order. I mean it this time!”

Sound familiar? Whether you’re a fan of them or not, with a new year comes new resolutions and intentions for most of us.

However, whatever you have in mind, from learning something new to getting fit to spending more quality time with your loved ones, research shows that around 80 per cent of resolutions fail by mid-February.

But how can you make sure you keep your resolutions?

Experts say setting a goal can help you stick to those good intentions, such as a race or event.

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1. Work out more and get fit This is probably one of the most common resolutions, especially as

2. Learn something new From languages to baking, keeping our brains active has proven to keep us curious and offset dementia. Plus, it’s a great way to meet new people who share similar interests. Want to learn Spanish? Book yourself a weekend break later in the year so you can put it into practice in the real world. Inspired after watching the Bake Off? Pick a friend or relative’s birthday and aim to make them a delicious birthday cake.

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Your guide on what to eat and drink in Spain Tarta de Queso – Spanish cheesecake. Nothing like New York cheesecake. Just as tasty?

You be the judge.

By Jennifer Carey

SPAIN is wonderfully diverse across the board – food, people, culture and landscape.

That’s probably why it is one of the most popular holiday destinations, and rightfully so.

Over the centuries, Spain has been an incredible cultural melting pot which has created the foundations of this amazing country’s cuisine.

It would be impossible to list the best of each region but here are some things you shouldn’t miss on your next visit.

What to eat in Spain n Try the region’s local paella: I am just going to go ahead and say it. I know you already know paella and tortilla but I beg you not to dismiss it and try the real thing when you’re in Spain.

In fact, try it multiple times in different regions. Paella showcases

the best seafood, meats and flavours of each region but real saffron will always make it better. n Seafood: All of it! If you’re coastal, keep an eye out for a fantastic variety… octopus, squid, mussels, clams, oysters, crabs, crayfish, scallops – basically everything we can’t find in the UK and more, all fresh and

fantastic (a major must if you find yourself in Calicia).

Pulpo a la Gallega – Paprika and garlic octopus in olive oil Gambas al Ajillo – Garlic shrimp, perhaps with a splash of sherry, lemon and parsley n Meat: Cochinillo asado – Crackling, suckling pig is a favourite the world over, but is something to behold in Spain.

Jamon Iberico – Cured ham from a black Iberian pig. So delicious it’s often served with no frills or accompaniments. n Desserts: Flan – The timeless classic.

Smooth, creamy custard, with hints of caramelised sugar.

Leche Frita – Translated ‘fried milk’ (custard) rolled in sugar and cinnamon, that oozes into your mouth.

Turron – Popular at Christmas, but can be found anytime, anywhere. Made with honey, eggs and sugar (like a nougat), but the star of the dessert is nuts. This has evolved into tons of choices, flavours and options.

What to drink in Spain n Sidra (cider) – Traditionally poured at least a foot above the glass, it is tart, dry and gaining popularity. n Horchata – Think rice pudding in a cup, milky, sweet, hints of cinnamon and vanilla, served cold on a hot day, or warmed up on a cold night. n Rioja (red wine) – When in doubt, order a glass of Rioja. First legally recognised by the King in 1102 and the grape dating back even further; they’re clearly doing something right. n Vino de Jerez (sherry) – As far back as the 12th Century, this Andalucian wine from Jerez (then the area of Sherish) was already beloved and exported over to England. Just don’t ask for Sherry – they may not know what you want.

Not to be missed As with any trip, I firmly believe in exploring places on your own terms and carving your own personal experiences.

However, my own personal culinary highlight in Spain is always tapas and the bar-hopping that comes with it.

Pop in to a local tapas bar, order a drink and a few dishes.

Tapas is a great way to sample a lot of dishes, flavours and textures at once. I recommend ‘huevos rotos’ and ‘pimientos de padron’. ¡Buen provecho!

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Get ready for awards season with these new releases ...

IT MAY still seem a long way off but Oscar season is in full swing, folks. So far, 2019 has been a fantastic year in film but as we enter 2020, there are still lots of highly anticipated films that have yet to be released in cinemas.

To help you know what to look out for, here at The LINK we’ve rounded up the contenders getting the most awards buzz so far...

Little Women Released: December 26th A new adaptation of the classic

American novel Little Women will be released on Boxing Day but this time with more stars than ever before.

With a record 21 Oscar nominations under her belt already, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Meryl Streep get yet another nod. But there’s also a big chance for fellow awardwinners Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet and Emma Watson to walk away with a golden statue.

The same goes for Director Greta Gerwig, the last woman to get an Oscar nomination.

Jojo Rabbit Released: January 1st This new comedy from Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi has been getting a lot of people excited since it premiered in Toronto but is certainly one of the more “unconventional” films to hit cinemas this January.

The film tells the story of a young Nazi who conjures up an imaginary friend in the form of Hitler but sees his life completely change when he discovers a young Jewish girl hiding in his attic.

Given Waititi’s track record includes the critically acclaimed Hunt for the Wilderpeople, expect lots of black humour and bucket loads of heart.

1917 Released: January 10th This new war movie from James Bond director Sam Mendes has already been collecting up rave reviews, with some critics perhaps prematurely billing it as one of the best films of the year.

Appearing to be shot entirely in one take, the film follows two messengers in World War One as they attempt to save thousands of fellow soldiers from certain peril.

It also boasts plenty of British and Irish acting talent, including Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Bombshell Released: January 17th Also released in January, another major drama boasting a star-studded cast – including Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman,

Margot Robbie and John Lithgow.

Bombshell is based on the true story of how three female Fox News journalists set out to expose the station’s CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment.

With echoes of the Harvey Weinstein scandal that has engulfed Hollywood in recent years, expect a lot of deserved attention to be put on this film in the upcoming awards season.

The Personal History of David Copperfield Released: January 24th Having already picked up 11 nominations with the British Independent Film Awards, Armando Iannucci’s Charles Dickens adaptation is already in great shape ahead of the bigger awards ceremonies.

Starring Dev Patel of Slumdog Millionaire fame, alongside the likes of Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie, the film has been picking up strong reviews from the UK’s leading film critics for Iannucci’s fun and modern approach to the classic serial-turned-novel.

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My name is Lynne Ainsworth; after 20 years of marriage and going everywhere with my husband I found myself living alone and feeling quite lonely.

I missed not having a partner to do certain things with so joined numerous dating sites trying to find a partner.

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We have four centres city wide, a mobile Learning Bus and a Pop Up College that takes learning out into our communities. We also deliver in over 70 other venues including children’s centres, schools and charity organisations.

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WHAT’S ON

January/ February TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Rathbone Room, Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG. Monday 20th January – Talyllyn Railway – The World’s first preserved Heritage Railway, 65 years ago.

Monday 17th February – Bill Barlow returns with another spectacular Transport Postcards presentation.

Everyone welcome. £2 includes refreshments.

BOOK SALE (+ CD’S AND DVD’S) at All Saints Childwall Church Hall Childwall Abbey Rd., Liverpool L16 0JW on Saturday February 22nd, 10.30-12.30, refreshments available.

GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Grassendale Flower Arrangement Society will meet on Thursday February 13th 2020 at 7.30pm for the AGM followed by Kathleen Williams from Oldham who will give a demonstration entitled “Hold the Front Page”. Meetings

are held in St Anthony of Padua Church Hall, Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18.

Visitors are welcome for a fee of £7.

THE FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK The Friends of Harthill and Calderstones Park will meet at 7.15pm on Monday February 10th 2019 for a talk by Jane Allison entitled “Shrubs for all Seasons”. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School on Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A donation of £2.00 is suggested for visitors, who are most welcome to attend.

DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 4th February between 2-4 p.m. Free admission and like refreshments available.

Come and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN GIRLGUIDING MERSEYSIDE

ST. MARY ’S MILLENNIUM CENTRE West Derby Village The heart of the community

Activities & group meetings for all ages.

Community Coffee Morning. Soft Play.

Children’s Yoga. Dodgeball. Kumon Tutoring.

Indoor Bowls. Indian Head Massage. Art Group.

Crochet & Knitting Morning. Weight Watchers.

Baby Yoga. Baby Massage. Children’s Drama Group.

Baby Ballet. Antenatal Classes. Ladies Clubs.

Pilates. Yoga. FagEnds.

Pensioner’s Lunch Club. Sewing Club / Quilters.

West Derby Dog Training. Tae-kwondo.

Adult and Pre-school Sign Language Courses.

Street/Jazz Dance Classes Age 4+. Stay and Play.

Meditation Classes. Ladies Keep Fit. Counselling.

Eating Disorder Group. Garden Society.

Hypnotherapy Training. Ideal for conferences.

One-Off Meetings. Children’s Parties.

FREE WI-FI, projector and screen available.

Rooms for hire, from £10.00 per hour. www.stmarysmillenniumcentre.co.uk 0151 256 0022 St. Mary’s Millennium Centre West Derby Village, Meadow Lane, Liverpool L12 5EA. Adjacent to St. Mary’s Church

Local Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger units need more adult help. Start a new year by doing something amazing – helping girls in your local community have more opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. Let us know if you are interested in being a volunteer at www. girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901.

Regular events SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women who seek to advance the status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enablement. We do this in friendship through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy. We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm, Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, L17 4JE. For further details contact us at liverpoolsorops@ gmail.com, text 07814564649 or via website www.sigbi.org/ liverpool 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 Regular events 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.

IRISH DANCE CLASSES Tuition by World Champion George Ferguson T.C.R.G. First class is free! Monday, CADWA, Rocky Lane L16 1JP, 6.30-7.45.

Thursday, Bishop Eton, Woolton Road, L16 8NQ, 6.30-7.45.

Beginners welcome. Find us on Facebook” George Ferguson School of Irish dance”. Call 07771884724 to “come and join the Jig”!

LIVERPOOL QUIZ LEAGUE Come and join the oldest Quiz League in the country. It’s our 60th anniversary and if you love

Advertise your events in our What’s On section – max 50 words – by emailing liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk 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 ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club.

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.

www.liverpoollink.co.uk Continued from page 14 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 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

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LEISURE/WHAT’S ON

festival of winter walks

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 Liverpool Ramblers invite with MERSEY you on local walks over the HARMONY Christmas and New Year Have fun, sing, and boost your skills.

December 21st to January 5th Come along to Distances 3 to 8 miles. Start Merseyside’s only all-female barbershop and end points all accessible chorus. Mersey by public transport. Everyone Harmony performs at welcome including families. events and competes locally and nationally.

Full programme and details: Rehearsals every www.liverpoolramblers.org.uk MONDAY, 19:15 – 22:00, Academy of Enquiries: St Nicholas, Horrocks 07533 905465 Ave, L19 5NY. For details: Call Angela or 07847 667377 – 07947 142440 – www.merseyharmony. or 07989 160191 co.uk or check our Facebook page.

Tue 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Wed THE BRIDGE CENTRE 9.30am till 10.30am. Chair The Bridge Centre old Bridge Inn Based Tia Chi Classes. Thurs.

Pub Broadway L4 9RG. FREE 10.30 till 11.30 only £2.50.

Counselling Service every Wed Ballroom Classes Tue 1.30 till 10am till 3pm. To book an appointment call 07540177958 2.30 pm £3. Tia Chi Classes Tue ask for Sue. Zumba Classes 11.30 till noon.

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.

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

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Daughter raises £7,000 for her local hospice in memory of beloved Dad A 23-YEAR-OLD from Dingle has raised more than £7,000 for the Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool, in memory of her dad, Neil Johnston.

Neil, who ran Admiral Park Under 15s football team, was cared for at the Woolton-based hospice for three weeks in March this year after he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer aged 50.

Neil’s daughter, Courtney Johnston, together with the support of her mum, auntie and younger brother, raised funds by hosting a race night at Our Lady of Mount Carmel social club in Dingle.

The family set a target of raising £3,000 but exceeded their goal by raising more than £7,700 – more than enough to cover the cost of running the hospice in Woolton for one day.

Courtney said: “The care my dad received at the Marie Curie

Hospice was exactly what he and our family needed.

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Last year the Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool supported more than 1,266 people and it costs £6,778 to run the hospice for just one day.

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH:

I hadn’t spent Hogmanay in Scotland this century so I resolved to do this in 2019. The photo shows a sunny New Year’s Day in South Queensferry where around 1000 mad Scots take part in the annual “Loony Dook”.

After a procession through the streets, groups are ushered into the icy waters of the Forth. Hundreds of friends and spectators turn up to see and support this event. Luckily, I managed to squeeze in with the press photographers who came prepared in their waders, I just had wellies. (Please note that this event is highly organised with pre-registration of participants and all relevant medical and rescue services in attendance.)

Irene Drummond, South Liverpool Photographic Society.

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Time to start setting life goals for the year ahead HEY guys and welcome to 2020 Life ‘n’ Style with moi! I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and I would like to wish all my readers a very Happy New Year.

I’m not really one for setting New Year resolutions – I like to set goals and achieve them throughout the year.

I like to do a life plan every New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day (depending on the hangover!).

I basically write down all the things I achieved the previous year and what I aim to do for the following year. Then I compare and make sure I’ve ticked everything off.

I like to do a family list, a friend list, a personal one and a work one. I always think if you don’t have a plan, before you know it another year has gone by and you’ve just been plodding along.

We often find ourselves overwhelmed with our day-to-day that our big goals get pushed to the back burner.

So, make sure you’ve all put pen to paper and get achieving your goals! You can do anything you set your mind to.

If you’re looking for a bit of encouragement or a helping hand, this goals book is ideal from John Lewis.

It’ll help you create a clear vision as well as reading a few inspiring quotes to help you along the way. It’s available in store or online and costs £21.

Besides setting goals, I always think you should start the new year feeling the best you can. That means eating good food, getting your exercise routine in your diary and also getting the right amount of sleep.

to blow it out when you can feel yourself nodding off!

If you struggle to switch off in the evening, to help get to sleep I would thoroughly recommend the Espa products.

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I use the Soothing Bath Oil (£30) and Body Oil (£34) followed by the Soothing Candle (£26), which I either light and take into the bathroom with me or leave it lit in the bedroom for when I go to bed.

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Lastly, I have so many people come up to me, message me and email me asking what false tan I use that I thought I best share it with all my readers too.

If I have a big work job or night out coming up, I use Bondi Sands Self-Tanning Foam in Ultra Dark for £17.99 (if you shop around you might get it on offer – sometimes Boots have it on three for two!).

I always use it with the Self-Tanning Mitt (£4.99) because I think using this makes sure you get a streak free application as well as keeping your hands stain free.

If I am just after a more natural day-to-day look, then I go for the Ambre Solaire

by Garnier Natural Bronzer in the medium tone (the dark has too much depth to it) in both the face (£6) and the body spray (£8.49). If I run out of the face (which I sometimes do as I use it every 2/3 days), you can use the body on your face too – I just find the face one is less drying if you are using it all the time.

These are just so easy to use. I basically just put my shower cap on, stand in the shower, spray on the required area, step out wait a couple of minutes then put my PJs on and go to bed.

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Right that’s it from me. I will be back for March/April edition with some Spring 2020 fashion ideas.

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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – Greetings animal lovers! This month was a tough one - what a

bunch of cuties! This edition’s winner is Emmanuel Macron. Emmanuel Macron wins a £25 voucher for The Vet Liverpool. Think your pet has got what it takes to win? Pap your pet and send your pet’s pic and name plus your name, address and phone number to: complink@yahoo.com. All entries must be with us by 31st January and please only send ONE photo. This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by The Vet Liverpool, Lorenzo Drive, WIN £25 PET VOUCHER Liverpool, L11 1BQ.

Lucy is ready to play Cooper playing hide and seek

Elsa our new kitten

Harvey looking smart

WINNER

Macca the Jedi pooch

Nova – what a sweetie

My cat Maisie

Simba the witch

Poppie isn’t happy about bath time

WINNER – Emmanuel Macron, my lovely rescue boy

Sid is in the festive spirit

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Christmas hazards to your pets ...

CHRISTMAS is a time of indulgence but the festive season also presents many hidden hazards to our pets.

Christmas treats continue weeks after the festive period has ended.

As a pet owner, there are several important Christmas toxins you should be aware of including chocolate, grapes, macadamia nuts, mince pies and Christmas pudding!

The amount of chocolate considered toxic to dogs and cats can actually depend on the individual.

In some pets, the smallest amount can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drinking and bloat; progressing to changes in behaviour, tremors and seizures.

Christmas puddings and mince pies can contain grapes and dried fruits (i.e. raisins), which can cause severe kidney injury.

Signs include vomiting and lethargy, progressing to failure to urinate, tremors and diarrhoea.

Some dogs don’t show signs. It can be fatal.

Onions, garlic, chives and leeks can cause toxicity that sometimes isn’t apparent until days or weeks after initial ingestion.

The main damage is to the red blood cells, which can result in severe anaemia.

Enjoy the festive season but ensure your pets stay safe!

Seek veterinary advice ASAP if you think your furry friend has come into contact with a potential toxin.

Dog of the month – Joe Joe JOE JOE is a terribly handsome boy with the most beautiful colouring in his coat.

He’s a smashing boy who loves people and being made a fuss of, although he can be a little nervous when meeting people for the first time.

He loves a good run off lead and being able to chase after his toys. Joe gets along well with other dogs and enjoys a bit of enthusiastic play with dogs of a similar size.

He will often be the first to initiate play and loves to get giddy!

He is well suited to a home where any children are aged 12 and over, and he’d love a family who are there for most of the day to be with him.

If you think Joe Joe could be the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. It’s open 12pm-4pm every day

except Wednesdays, when it is closed.

You can also call on 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

To find out more about any of the dogs at the centre, visit www. dogstrust.org.uk You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @dogstrust_ merseyside.

Augusta and her two kittens – cats of the month AUGUSTA has been a fantastic mum; she came into the rescue as a young cat and already pregnant.

She is less than a year old and gave birth at the rescue.

She is such a wonderful mum that when another kitten came in on its own, she adopted her too.

We are looking for a home for Augusta and two of her kittens, do you have space for a friendly loving little cat family?

Home check and adoption fee apply.

For adoption enquiries please 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: adoptionsGAR@yahoo.com

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Sudoku is a highly addictive puzzle game with one rule: Place the number from 1 to 9 in each row, in each column and each 3 x 3 box.

Music Quiz

1. Who had the 1987 hit single “Rise to the Occasion”? (a) Climie Fisher (b) Love and Money (c) Scritti Politti 2. Who had the 1988 hit single “My Prerogative”? (a) Bobby Brown (b) Alexander O’Neal (c) Luther Vandross 3. Which Motown girl-group had the hit singles “Up the Ladder to the Roof”, “Nathan Jones” and “I Second that Emotion”? (a) Gladys Knight & the Pips (b) Martha & the Vandellas (c) The Supremes 4. Who wrote the Tina Turner hit single “Private Dancer”? (a) Eric Clapton (b) Elton John (c) Mark Knopfler 5. What is Smokey Robinson’s real name? (a) Harold (b) Samuel (c) William 6. Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Michael Mills are members of which band? (a) The Foo Fighters (b) Pearl Jam (c) R.E.M. 7. Which one of the following is not an album by The Beach Boys? (a) Holland (b) 20/20 (c) 4 Way Street 8. The Who released a live album in 1970 entitled “The Who Live at -----“. Was it recorded in: (a) Leeds (b) Leicester (c) Liverpool?

9. Which British-born blues legend was awarded the O.B.E. in 2005? (a) Jack Bruce (b) Peter Green (c) John Mayall 10. Bluegrass is a form of which type of music? (a) country & western (b) jazz (c) reggae

Across 1. Blue-veined Italian cheese (10) 8. Amnesty International (1,1) 9. Metal vessel; tin (3) 10. Attendant in a hospital (7) 11. “The Big -----“ (5) 14. British Telecom (1,1) 17. Kasper ---------- : Leicester City goalie (10) 19. French word for gold (2) 20. Don’t subtract!! (3) 21. Substance providing nourishment (8) 25. --- Tai: a well-known cocktail (3) 26. Jennifer Lopez is known as J --(2) 27. Executive Officer (1,1) 29. Internet provider (hooray!) (5) 30. Royal Navy (1,1)

Down 1. Everton’s home ground (8) 2. Edible root vegetable (6) 3. Paddle used for rowing boat (3) 4. The world’s longest river (4) 5. The -- : TV series set in Orange County, California (1,1) 6. Los Angeles (1,1) 7. Liverpool’s home ground (7) 12. Rugby formation in which the players bind together (5) 13. Region of Italy (capital: Perugia) (6) 14. Electrical Engineering (1,1) 15. British Columbia (1,1) 16. Take ----: pop group (4) 18. – Miliband: ex-leader of the Labour party (2) 22. Longest river in Scotland (3) 23. Electric Light Orchestra (1,1,1) 24. “Och Aye The ----“!! (3) 27. Elizabeth Regina (1,1) 28. Not off !! (2)

This Month’s Quiz Answers – General Knowledge Quiz on page 5 Crossword Solution

Music Quiz

1. Climie Fisher 2. Bobby Brown 3. The Supremes 4. Mark Knopfler 5. William 6. REM 7. 4 Way Street 8. Leeds 9. John Mayall 10. Country & western

Across: 1. Gorgonzola 8.

AI 9. Can 10. Orderly 11.

Issue 14 BT 17. Schmeichel 19. Or 20. Add 21. Nutrient 25. Mai 26. Lo 27. EO 29.

Yahoo 30. RN Down: 1. Goodison 2.

Radish 3. Oar 4. Nile 5. OC 6. LA 7. Anfield 12. Scrum 13. Umbria 14. EE 15. BC 16. That 18. Ed 22. Tay 23 ELO 24. Noo 27 ER 28. On

Sudoku – Jan/Feb answers

General Knowledge

1. 1933 2. 1914 3. 1931 4. 1754 5. Swiss franc 6. Evelyn Waugh 7. Avocados 8. Table tennis 9. Alfred Hitchcock 10. W B Yeats

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Unbeaten run ends

By Mick Titherington

STONEYCROFT’S dreams of celebrating one year without a defeat in the league were crushed as they went down to league leaders Lute in the Liverpool County FA Premier League.

It has been a rocky road for the Maiden Lane based outfit this season in the higher division.

With a number of absentees through injury and suspensions, the attempt to establish consistency in team selection has proved difficult and this has led to mixed results on the field.

After a number of weeks sidelined through injury, boss Paddy McBride’s return to duty has seen results pick up.

Although disappointing performances saw an early departure from two cups, their solid league form has seen them extend their brilliant unbeaten run to approaching 12 months.

Unfortunately, despite one of

their better displays, they failed to make it over the line when Lute ran out 3-2 winners in a hotly contested encounter.

The challenge for Paddy and the boys is to see how they react to this latest setback.

“We have to dust ourselves down re-focus and get back to winning ways” was McBride’s immediate response after the game.

“There is still so much to play for and I believe we have the talent amongst our players to contend for top spot and that’s what we will be concentrating on going forward”.

Given his track record, the club will be confident he can deliver.

Weather conditions have led to many games having to be played away on artificial surfaces and the team will be looking forward to returning to Maiden Lane to commence the start of another extended unbeaten record.

South Liverpool makes progress across the board

By Jim Stanway

Alder Ladies Football Club

By Peter Harrison

ALDER Ladies Football Club currently sit at the top of the Liverpool County FA open age League.

Having restarted just over 18 months ago, they’ve gone from havingfive women at the first training session to 32 women signed onto the club, competing for a place in the Sunday squad.

They play home games at the Alder Sports Club at Alder Road, West Derby.

They are looking for between £500-£1000 sponsorship to purchase an away shirt as, like most teams in their league, they play in navy.

They can also advertise businesses in the club house/ around the pitch side/weekly on all their social media pages.

You can find them at - Twitter: @AlderLadiesFC / Instagram:

alderladiesfc / Facebook: Alder Ladies FC Pictured are the team and a picture of the potential away kit.

If you are able to assist, please contact the manager, Jo Murray at jolene_murray@ hotmail.co.uk or on 07821 562419.

SOUTH Liverpool have improved their position at the top of the West Cheshire League first division with a massive win over rivals Chester Nomads and a little help from their nearest rivals Mossley Hill who have dropped points in the last few weeks.

Despite a 3-1 loss to Liverpool County Premier League’s Liverpool NALGO in the Liverpool County FA Challenge Cup, South have won all their other home games on their 3g pitch at the new Jericho Lane complex.

The win over Chester Nomads was particularly impressive especially when you consider that Nomads scored the first goal of the match and could have gone top if they had won.

However, successive hat-tricks

by South’s dynamic strikers Alex Woodcock and Mason Nevitt put the game well behind Nomads.

Further goals from Cameron Dalton, Stuart Cornfoot and Brad Williams saw South reach nine.

Special mention must be made of Mason Nevitt who scored eight goals in South’s 14-1 league win over Neston Nomads. Mason also broke a club individual scoring record that had stood since 1939!

What’s more, the club’s reserves have made progress

in both their cup competitions, including comprehensive wins over Old Cathinians by 5-0 in the Liverpool County Junior Cup and 3-0 over Mallaby in the League Cup and have reached the quarter finals in both.

The club’s Sunday veterans’ teams are also both in great form with the first team reaching the top of the first division with a 7-2 win at Stockport Georgians after a great 4-3 win over local rivals Rainhill Town.

Striker Curtis Cummins scored two goals in both games and with the team having several of their players returning from injury, the match against unbeaten Richmond Rovers just before Christmas could be crucial.

The reserves are also well in contention for the fourth division title after a 0-0 draw at leaders West Didsbury and Chorlton and a 6-2 home win over previous leaders Holmes Chapel.

The club are busy at work in preparing their application for promotion to the North West Counties League and a bid for funding from the Football Foundation.

Their ground at the new Jericho Lane complex is capable of being developed to the next level of the football pyramid but all work needs to be done by the end of March 2020.

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