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Memories of steam

By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society

PRESERVED steam locomotives and railways, run by teams of enthusiastic volunteers, are a great attraction in Britain to people of all ages.

The engines and lines let us experience the sounds, atmosphere and smells of an era which ended in the 1960s after 130 years.

My grandfather, Joe Potter, worked on the railways all his life as a bricklayer, rising to foreman.

He was also an honorary official with the National Union of Railwaymen based at Edge Hill, then a major terminus.

Granddad was a taciturn Yorkshireman but gran was the opposite and wheedled out some fascinating stories from him about daily life on the railways.

Steam trains took around four hours to travel to London but the last train left Euston for Liverpool much later than now.

I believe this was to accommodate theatre-goers returning home.

Today’s steam excursions on main lines are slower because locos stop to fill up with water.

In the old days they scooped it from a channel running alongside the lines.

The preserved steam trains today are much cleaner than in the past. My recollection is that the engines were often rather shabby and travel stained, not

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polished and gleaming as they often are today.

The pungent smell of smoke filled the carriages, seeping out of upholstered seats. Windows were raised and lowered using thick leather belts.

These were rather like those worn to keep up men’s trousers but were much thicker and wider.

They had a wonderful leathery smell.

Hadlow Road Station at Willaston, Wirral, is preserved as

it was in the 1950s. It reminds me of West Derby Station, down to the green painted ticket office.

Our station was on the Cheshire Lines Railway, originally running between Southport, Warrington and beyond.

The station was kept immaculate with pretty flower beds maintained by staff. It won awards for the fine herbaceous borders and hanging baskets.

West Derby Station, built in 1884, was a notch above others on the line because is served Croxteth Hall.

Some of the Earls of Sefton’s guests used it including members of the royal family, such as Edward VII when Prince of Wales staying at the Hall for the Grand National.

The last passenger train is pictured pulling into the station on 5 November 1960. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 17 October at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.

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Next deadline Tuesday October 9th

October 2018 WIN, WIN, WIN

Welcome

HELLO all and welcome to the October issue of West Derby & Croxteth Park LINK. COMPETITIONS: AND THE WINNERS ARE… Congratulations to those who won the five family tickets to the Liverpool Food and Drink Festival. Hope you all had a great time and to the lucky winners of tickets to - By The Waters Of Liverpool. Enjoy!

You’ll find a full list of winners in this issue!

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 Sam Fox. ■ 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 November!

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Tickets to – Something about Simon at the Epstein Theatre

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COVER PHOTO page 3 Jade Ainsworth in Halloween fancy Anton Valdemart page 7 dress. See Life n Style with Jade on Celebrity article – page 13.

Samantha Fox page 6

Motoring review pages 8 and 9

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Light up the night Merseycats help boy WOODLANDS Hospice ‘Light up the Night’ – Let’s Glow is a new evening walk in the hospice fundraising calendar.

It’s a chance to get together with family and friends and have fun, while raising money to care for our patients and their families.

The walk takes place on Saturday 13th October and begins at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, heading along the coastline before taking you around the leafy streets of Crosby and Waterloo.

It finishes back at the Lakeside

Centre where there will be hot food and refreshments waiting, along with a medal and big thank you.

There is a 5k and 10k option and prizes for brightest dressed.

Every participant gets a free Light up the Night t-shirt to wear for the walk and accessories will be available to buy on the night.

To sign up visit our website www. woodlandshospice.org/LightuptheNight Alternatively, you can register by card by calling Bobbi on 0151 529 8193, or in person via the Hospice.

‘The Bag’ by David Stanley LOCAL author David Stanley from West Derby has just had his first book (‘The Bag’) published.

The book revolves around an incident which takes place in West Derby and hopefully it will capture the thoughts and imagination of West Derby residents.

David describes the book as : ‘Shaun, 54, leads a perfectly normal life, thank you very much. Sure, it is a life that has been boring recently, and mired in depression after the collapse of his second marriage, but he is coping with getting through life on a day-to-day basis.

‘But one day, while walking his dog, Shaun comes across a mysterious bag,

filled with money and diamonds and most worryingly……a dead body.

‘On the spur of the moment, Shaun makes the decision to take the bag home. Suddenly, Shaun has a new lease on life as he works to avoid both the police and the criminals looking for the bag so that he can hold on to this fortune that could change for the better. When he meets a lovely woman, while spending some of his ill-gotten gains, he feels that everything is finally coming together for him.

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An 11-year-old autistic boy, Nathan Lewis, was left extremely distressed when he lost his iPad whilst on holiday in Torquay recently as it helped keep him calm.

He put the iPad down on a seat and forgot to pick it up again.

When his family realised he didn’t have it with him they went back and searched everywhere for it and Nathan kept asking people “Have you seen my iPad?” – unfortunately it had gone.

When they returned home to Aintree they asked around for funding to replace it, even talking on Radio Merseyside and getting it in The Echo. Merseycats, the rock and roll children’s charity who are based at The Oldy Club at the Old Roan in Aintree, heard about it through friends of Nathan’s at The Holy Rosary club and got in touch with Nathan’s mother, Nicola, who told them that Nathan loved his iPad – it wasn’t just a toy to him but was also a very calming thing for him to use and helped him in social situations and with learning.

Nicola told us that her friends had started a crowdfunding page for him but we at Merseycats very quickly decided that we could replace the iPad for him.

Nicola told us the model that Nathan used so we could get him the same one, as Nathan would be happy and think we had got his back for him.

Merseycats bought the iPad and presented it to Nathan at one of their jam nights at The Oldy Club on Thursday 30th August, just one week after hearing about it.

Merseycats are always looking for people like Nathan to donate something to from the money they raise for sick and disadvantaged children in Merseyside so if anyone needs anything for a disadvantaged child on Merseyside, that the authorities can’t give them, then please get in touch with Merseycats at merseycats@ btinternet.com , or at The Oldy Club in Aintree any Thursday night or on Facebook, and if they can help then they will.

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Celebrity article – Samantha Fox

By Tim Saunders SAMANTHA Fox is probably best known for her chest but she is also a singer and an actress.

Busty blonde Sam was discovered by The Sunday People newspaper and went on to sign a four-year modelling contract with The Sun. At the same time as being a Page 3 stunner she started singing and signed a deal with Jive Records. In 1986, her major hit Touch Me made her an international star.

She found herself touring the world and partying alongside major celebrities, from Brian May and Freddie Mercury to Bon Jovi and the Pet Shop Boys. She has gone on to sell more than 30m records.

“The first person to play Touch Me on British radio was DJ Simon Bates, who had a show on BBC Radio 1 at the time. After the track finished, he said, ‘I can’t believe this is Samantha Fox.’ And then he immediately played it again. A record signing that sticks in my mind was at the Allders department store in Basildon” she recalls “The entire shop was a throng of men, and two fights broke out in the crowd. All I could hear were voices shouting, ‘Samantha, Samantha, Sammeee, please over here… Whatta a little doll, give us a kiss… Shake my hand… Mine too, please…

Oh Christ, I’ve just touched her…’ followed by a female voice over the tannoy: ‘Calm down,

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wrote about me practically every day. The craziest story of all, published in The Sun, had to be the one about Chris Tiney, a 25 year old who lived with his wife, and she accepted that he had pictures of me all over the house.

According to the article, he had even taken down two pictures of his wife to replace them with pictures of me.

But when he tried to swap their wedding picture in their bedroom, she finally put her foot down.” In teenage magazines at this time, girls could vote on whether they would rather be Samantha Fox or Madonna. “I won every time,” she recalls.

Sam has had implants this year…….fed up with having to wear glasses since the age of 15, Sam who had amassed a collection of 50 pairs in varying styles, opted to undergo a £6,500 lens exchange operation. This had been prompted by one of her contact lenses breaking during a live performance in Finland, which saw her dramatically rushed to hospital.

Sam admits always struggling with contact lenses and she felt that glasses never provided the look she was after. Her operation has replaced her own natural lenses with new ones that now provide crystal clear vision, she says.

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I’ll make you a star...

By Anton Valdemart

KIRSTY and Janice enjoyed shopping – from traipsing around big department stores and exploring small shops to visiting out-of-town supermarkets.

These were good places to spot talent, an integral part of their jobs. Kirsty produced low budget horror films, directed by Janice, screened at independent cinemas in small country towns before being released on DVD. They had met on a media studies course at university and filmmaking quickly become an obsession. The lead roles were usually played by professional actors but other parts were taken by anyone suitable who could be enticed with a small fee. Like other film makers and photographers, Kirsty and Janice talent spotted wherever they happened to be. It was in remote lane near Cockermouth where they encountered Bram Satterthwaite wielding a chainsaw among the hedgerows.

The two women, who were in

was persuaded to devote two days portraying a murderer silently stalking his victims through the Cumbrian landscape.

Janice found him difficult to direct but the finished footage was impressive. She wanted to encourage him: “I’ll make you a star,” she said soothingly as they drank coffee from polystyrene cups. He glowered at her, grabbing her hands as she looked away in embarrassment. Then Bram the area scouring vintage clothes burst out laughing. His weathershops for props and personal use, beaten face was transformed were entranced. “He’s a natural,” momentarily, becoming almost whispered Kirsty. angelic. Janice was transfixed. She “Yes,” muttered Janice. “Look at suddenly saw a startlingly different the way he moves.” future for Bram Satterthwaite – “Chainsaws have been done to for a start that name had to go. death,” said Kirsty. “It will have to Under her guidance he became be something different.”

Beaky Boggle, children’s “An axe massacre?” entertainer.

“Possibly. He’s got the hands They travelled the country, for it.” occasionally with a circus but Bram was a man of few words. mostly with lucrative bookings at He listened intently as the two country house parties. told him about their work. “I Bram / Beaky would swing prefer chopping hedges,” he down from the rafters to terrify responded. The film Cause was being damp and mould a problem audiences before he burst into made entirely on location.

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He did become a star although it took extensive training by Janice: by this time Kirsty had taken over managerial duties, based in a London office. Beaky’s big break came when he was offered a CBBC show, a popular success.

His on-screen antics drew thousands of fans. Soon Beaky began to change. He smiled more often. Then he started to lock himself in a workshop he had acquired. Neighbours were mystified by the unmistakable sound of a chainsaw hacking away at wood. This was followed by delicate chipping sounds. Beaky announced that he wanted to be called Bram again. People marvelled at the wooden puppets he had created.

“Introducing Satterthwaite’s Marionettes,” he announced with a flourish.

“I think we’ve been chopped,” Janice told Kirsty philosophically.

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Nissan Qashqai is the one to beat...

By Tim Saunders

MOST manufacturers offer an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) – in fact even the likes of Maserati have even followed suit. But Nissan has been at this game for a lot longer than some and as a consequence its latest Qashqai is the one to beat.

It’s a very competent package, attractive lines coupled with good levels of equipment and comfort.

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The panoramic glass roof helps to distract their attention from this little game and Henry (2) enjoys spotting birds and planes.

The cover for this roof is easily removed by the press of a button.

We take the Qashqai for a jaunt to Peterborough.

The boot is generally large enough for all the luggage once the parcel shelf is removed.

The ideal driving position is easily achieved thanks to the electrically adjusted driver’s seat.

It’s a comfortable seat but over long journeys there is a lack of lumbar support for me.

Initially I find that my foot doesn’t have to lift the clutch very far at all for a gear change, which takes a little getting used to because my own car is the exact opposite.

Once I have overcome this the ride is smooth and the diesel unit is barely audible.

Its six speed manual gearbox is also smooth and easy to use while

on long motorway journeys the basic cruise control is simple to engage.

It’s not a complicated system by any means such as those radar operated systems fitted to more expensive vehicles that measure the distance away from the car in front and automatically brake and accelerate accordingly.

But I don’t mind this because so often these days it can feel like the driver is becoming redundant.

The Nissan needs the driver to think.

The electric parking brake doesn’t cause any issues either while a reversing camera makes life easier, too.

At the rear are perhaps the smallest windows I have seen on a vehicle, all part of the design.

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The restaurateur, who is a long standing supporter of The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, placed a LEGO brick monkey figure on the giant structure, to represent the monkey logo of the Mowgli Street Food brand.

Mowgli have raised more than £88,000 for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity through a scheme where customers at their Bold Street restaurant in Liverpool are given the opportunity to add a discretionary £1 to their bill as a donation.

Nisha said: “Charity is very much part of our ethos, and together with our customers we are very proud of the money raised for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity and we are delighted to be part of this project.

Katrina Bury, head of The

Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, said: “Nisha and all the team at Mowgli Street Food in Bold Street, together with their customers, have raised an incredible amount of money to help transform cancer care for people in the region.

“What better way to celebrate this wonderful achievement than by having a permanent reminder of that support on our model for years to come.”

When complete, The Big LEGO Brick Hospital will be made up of more than half a million bricks and will be a scale replica of the new Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, currently being constructed in Liverpool city centre.

Each brick will cost a £1 donation, and the campaign aim is to raise £500,000 towards the construction of the specialist hospital and improvements to the Wirral site.

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Recommendations for the perfect Halloween outfits HEY guys and welcome to my October issue of Life ‘n’ Style!

October can only mean one thing…

Halloween!! If you’re looking for the best place to shop then I always recommend www.very. co.uk.

The reason they are always my first choice is because you can order as many outfits/styles as you want, try them on in the comfort of your own home and then just post back what you don’t want.

It just takes the hassle out of shopping, trying numerous outfits and trying to find something for the whole family. They have a huge range of outfits to choose form for adults and kids… but make sure you go online asap to get the best selection.

If you are planning on having a little Halloween party then Home and Bargain is definitely the place for decorations. They are cheap and have loads of spooky themes to choose from.

If you are looking for ideas of what to do with the kids while they are off school there is a Spooky Welly Walk taking place at Sefton Park on Saturday 20th October 11am-5pm.

All info is on www.ticketquarter.co.uk or if the adults are looking to do something without the kids there is a Ghost Hunt at

Croxteth Hall Park on Friday 26th October details can be found on www.eventbrite.co.uk For a wider range of what’s going on around the city I will be updating my blog over the next couple of weeks so make sure you check it out.

Over to a bit of fashion so last week I wore this House of Celeb jumpsuit for a little day/ night out with the girls and I have had so many compliments and people asking where it was from that I thought I would share it with all my lovely readers.

I don’t really wear red so it was a bit of change for me but I think it’s one of those outfits that is comfy but fashionable at the same time and would not really date so you can bring it out year after year. Ideal for a night out, event or even a ball If you didn’t fancy wearing a dress. It is called the NATALJA Red V Plunge Jumpsuit for £119 on www. houseofcb.com I have been loving a bit of black and white lately, either with spots or stripes and thought these two outfits were great because you can wear them with over the knee boots or with tights for more of a wintry look or wear them if you are going on holiday to get a totally different look.

The white Polka Dot Tux Playsuit is £20 and the Monochrome Stripey blouse and floaty shorts are £18 each so £36 for the set. Both outfits are from www.prettylittlething.com They have quite a few 20 per cent discount codes going on at the moment so keep checking out my social media for any updates.

As the winter nights are upon us there is

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nothing better than having a cosy night in, new pj’s (which I will be showing you next month) take-away, bottle of wine and the candles on.

If you looking to try a new candle scent then I have come across The Little Miss London collection. It’s affordable and adorable and my fav scent is Notting Hill. Priced at £32 and worth every penny.

You can actually smell just as much when it’s not lit so your home will smell amazing. Perfect little prezzie for yourself or as a stocking filler if you are starting your Christmas shopping early as well!

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The Lantern Company presents The Monster Halloween Ball Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool 24th /25th / 26th October THE beautiful Palm House in Liverpool’s Sefton Park will play host to some fiendish family fun this Halloween as the Lantern Company prepare to host three days of workshops, mini parades, dance-offs and more!

Taking place across October halfterm, the events will be split into both day and night time fun.

By day, little beasties of all ages are invited to come and have fun making a fabulous monster mask or create a Lantern to join the mini Halloween Parade!. Then at dusk, prepare for the Mini Monsters Party! Dressed in the best Halloween finery, young revellers can join the mini Halloween Parade around the grounds of the Palm House, before getting ready for the evening party.

At the party, kids will be able to meet a host of incredible, weird and wonderful giant puppet ‘guests’ who will light up the Palm House, rattle their bones and shake their stuff on the dancefloor!

Plus, there will be lots more great Halloween fun and games, food and drink and a raffle with monstrously good prizes.

Tickets start at £7.50 and include entry for the most imaginative

and original Halloween Costume Competition.

Tickets Workshop plus evening Halloween Ball/parade ticket combo: £13 Early Bird. Halloween Ball/parade tickets (without workshop): £7.50.

Full price Halloween Ball/parade tickets (without workshop): £10 www.ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/themonster-halloween-ball Dates/Times Workshops Wednesday 24th October 12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lantern Workshop 1.45pm – 2.45pm: Lantern Workshop 3pm – 4pm: Mask Workshop Thursday 25th October (25 places per workshop) 10am – 11am: Lantern Workshop 11.30am –12.pmam: Lantern Workshop 1.30pm – 2.30pm: Mask Workshop 3pm – 4pm: Mask Workshop Friday 26th October (25 places per workshop) 10am – 11am: Lantern Workshop 11.30am – 12.30pm: Lantern Workshop 1.30pm – 2.30pm: Mask Workshop 3pm – 4pm: Mask Workshop Monster Halloween Ball & Parade 24/25/26 October 5.30pm – 7pm: Early Show (mini monsters): 8pm – 9.30pm: Late Show

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WHAT’S ON

October PAUSE FOR HOPE Pause for Hope, an ecumenical service for all affected in any way by cancer, celebrates its 20th annual service in Liverpool on 28th October in the Metropolitan Cathedral at 3pm. Music (SingMeMerseyside), prayers, candle lighting and speakers (Fiona Castle and Dame Lorna Muirhead). Everyone welcome, no tickets required.

TRAMWAY AND LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG, Monday October 15 at 7.45pm. Martin Jenkins presents more Merseyside Transport memories from the Online Transport Archive. Always a good nostalgic show to be savoured. £2.

Admission includes refreshments.

Members of the public always welcome.

RADS COMEDY THRILLER RADS presents the comedy thriller ‘Secondary Cause of Death’, written by Peter Gordon. It is on from Wednesday 14th – Saturday 17th November at 7.30pm, with a matinee on Sunday 18th November at 2.30pm. Tickets priced £7 adults, £6 concs, £3 children.

Doors open at 7pm, Wednesday – Saturday, 2pm on Sunday GUITAR GROUP FOR ADULT BEGINNERS A new Guitar Group for Adult Beginners on Wednesday 12th September at 7pm in St Cuthberts Church (behind the old Stand Farm building) in Croxteth Park.

Learn the basic ‘open’ chords, Barre chords, finger picking style, strumming patterns and progress to playing songs. If you are interested in coming along to the group contact Gary at garymorganguitarclub@gmail.com OLIVE BANK COMMUNITY CLUB If you are interested in bowls, snooker, pool, art classes, Saturday live entertainment or simply somewhere to enjoy a social drink, give us a try. Olive Bank Community Club, Long Lane, Off Mill Lane, Wavertree, L15 8LT. For further info phone Arthur on 07711 145770 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES Men and women welcome for a enjoyable/active evening with a cuppa Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.50 pm £4.

Oakvale United Reform Church Hall, Edge Lane/ Broad Green Road L13 4AD. Contact; Rosemary 0151 281 0317 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Liverpool Branch. Web site http://www. rscds-liverpool.org.uk DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are at the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 2nd October 2-4 p.m. Admission £6.50 which includes a drink and slice of cake. The band will be parading in the true Mardi Gras style. You are invited to bring your parasol/umbrella and join in or just come and listen to the music.

All welcome. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478 IT AND EMPLOYABILITY COURSE Free IT course for unemployed over 30s. Learn how to use email, social media and get help with job search, etc. Qualification available. Running Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Kensington Community Learning Centre L7 2RG. Next course starts in October.

Ring Roz: 07402582442 to find out more.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Woodlands Hospice ‘Light up the Night’ – Let’s Glow Sponsored Walk (Saturday 13th October from 5.00 p.m.) Start/ Finish - Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre. 5/10K options. Families and dogs all welcome. T-shirts, medal and refreshments incl. in registration fee.

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

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 £65/£60 for September to June. Summer £3 per visit. We warmly welcome anyone with an 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 10am-12noon. 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 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel, corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers.

SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association meet every second Tue of the month at Lemington Rd School Dinner Centre 6.30pm visit our website for info. www.scarisbrickresidents.info St James CE Mill Lane West Derby. The 5K Café is held every Thurs term time from 11am to 1.30pm. Lovely food and good company.

Donations towards lunch appreciated.

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.

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 (7-8pm): Drama Group for Adults. Thursday evenings (7-8pm): Mojo Theatre group for young people aged 11 to 16. Friday lunchtimes (12noon-1pm): COMMUNITY DROP IN SERVICE West Derby Police Community Support Officers will be available to answer your questions and queries with local policing matters and to report local issues to the Police on; Friday September 28th – 2pm to 3pm.

Friday October 26th – 7pm to 8pm.

Friday November 30th – 2pm to 3pm.

Friday January 4th – 7pm to 8pm.

At: The Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane, L12 5EA No appointment required, just turn up and speak to your local PCSOs

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General knowledge quiz 1. Which city was known by the Romans as Deva? (a) Bath (b) Chester (c) Derby?

2. Complete the name of the 1960s TV hospital drama: Emergency Ward…… (a) Nine (b) Ten (c) Eleven?

3. Which one of the following football teams are not nicknamed “The Robins”? (a) Bristol City (b) Rotherham United (c) Swindon Town?

4. Chronologically, which one of the following British monarchs was the last to reign? (a) Queen Anne (b) George IV (c) William IV? 5. In what year was Liverpool Town Hall built? (a) 1754 (b) 1804 (c) 1854?

6. In 1700 the approximate population of Liverpool was: (a) 5,000 (b) 50,000 (c) 500,000?

7. Which of the following cities is the greatest distance from Liverpool? (a) Birmingham (b) Cardiff (c) Sheffield?

8. Which one of the following party leaders is the oldest? (a) Vince Cable (b) Jeremy Corbyn (c) Theresa May? 9. Which one of the following former post-war Prime Ministers was not born in the 19th century? (a) Alec Douglas-Home (b) Anthony Eden (c) Harold Macmillan?

10. Who was the U.S. President in 1980? (a) Carter (b) Ford (c) Reagan?

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

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Rooms for hire from £10.00 per hour FREE WI-FI • Projector and screen available

• Activities & Group Meetings for all ages • Indoor Bowls • Art Group • Crochet & Knitting Mornings • Weight Watchers • Baby Yoga • New Baby Massage • Childrens Drama Group • Baby Ballet • Homework Club • Anti Natal Classes • Cancer Wellbeing • Burlesque Dancing • Ladies Clubs • Pilates • Yoga • FagEnds • The Stroke Association • Pensioners Lunch Club • Sewing Group/Quilters • West Derby Dog Training • Tae-kwondo • Jumping Jacks • Adult and Preschool Sign Language Courses • Street/Jazz Dance classes Age 4+ • Stay and Play • Meditation Classes • Sensory Sessions • Friendship Group • Eating Disorder Group • One-Off Meetings • Childrens Parties • Ideal For Conferences

www.stmarysmillenniumcentre.co.uk For details or to view telephone: 256 0022 Meadow Lane, adjacent to St. Mary’s Church

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‘PAP YOUR PETS’ – Hi pet lovers, picking a winner just gets more difficult each

month. Thanks again for sending in pics of your gorgeous pets. This month’s winner is Millie the Jack Russell, what a great pic. Millie wins a £25 voucher. Well done! If you would like to be in with a chance of winning our Pap Your Pets competition then just email your pet’s pic and your name, address and phone no. to: complink@yahoo.com (Subject: Pap your Pets) to reach us by 7th October 2018. Please keep sending them in folks, we absolutely love looking through all the pics.

This month’s Pap Your Pets is kindly sponsored by The Vet Liverpool, Lorenzo Drive, L11 1BQ.

WINNER

Millie the Jack Russell Ollie ready to watch the match.

Rodney – does my nose look big in this?

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The winner... Millie the Jack Russell

BonBon the Lop Eared Rabbit.

Buddy Boo in his Sunday best!

Trixie, the three-legged cat taken in from an animal shelter, and this is her favourite pose!

Harley the 16-month-old black Labrador puppy who catches his panda with his paws.

HUGO’S BOSS!

Ted having a pint by the fire in his local.

Minnie Mouse – she thinks she’s a cat but looks like a bat.

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Dog of the month – Trigger

Spartan enjoying his time at the dog barn.

Cat family of the month – Hilary (mum), Bernie and Riley (kittens) HILARY was found having just given birth in a yard in South Liverpool.

She’s not more than a kitten herself. Luckily she was brought to the rescue for some rest and safety to bring up her little ones Bernie and Riley.

The kittens are 12 weeks old now and we are looking for a home for both the kittens with their mum. If you think you have the right home for these beautiful cats please do get in touch.

For adoption enquiries please also contact us.

Please call our Rescue on 0151 494 0470 or 07745 167170.

With many, many thanks to The Link for their continued support of our charity 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@garstonanimalrescue.com

TRIGGER is a dream dog – he is a five year old Lurcher and is lazy, snuggly, laid back and affectionate!

He is rather a sensitive soul and is looking for a quiet home with people who will give him an off lead blast every now and then, so he can have a good “zoomies” session.

He can be a little anxious in new situations but he forms such lovely bonds with people that he finds his reassurance with them.

Trig has spent a little while in a foster home and been absolutely no bother.

He is happy to walk with dogs who don’t want any interaction, and his foster carers said “if you want a low maintenance dog who simply likes being with you, then

Trigger is ideal”.

He can live with children aged 10 and above, and he’s happy to be by himself for a couple of hours, as he’s such a couch potato!

If you think Trigger 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 MondayFriday 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

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1. By what name is Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien (born London 1939) better known? (a) Petula Clark (b) Sandie Shaw (c) Dusty Springfield?

2. By what name is Dylan Kwabena Mills (born London, 1985) better known? (a) Dizzee Rascal (b) Tinchy Stryder (c) Tinie Tempah?

3. Which Robbie Williams song contains the line “Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough”? (a) Let Me Entertain You (b) Millennium (c) Rock DJ? 4. The classic 70s line-up of which band consisted of Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Bill Bruford? (a) Jethro Tull (b) King Crimson (c) Yes? 5. Which one of the following was born in Tupelo (Mississipi)? (a) Bob Dylan (b) Jimi Hendrix (c) Elvis Presley?

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

7. Who once said: “Somebody has to be me, so it might as well be me”? (a) Liam Gallagher (b) Morrissey (c) Shaun Ryder?

8. The world’s highest-selling album (of all time) by a solo female singer was recorded by: (a) Whitney Houston (b) Madonna (c) Dolly Parton?

9. “Bluegrass” is a form of which one of the following musical genres: (a) country (b) jazz or (c) reggae?

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

1. Liverpool striker who played in 1966 World Cup Final (5,4) 9. “Liverpool Echo -----“: riverside conference and concert venue (5) 10. Lads (4) 11. British commercial TV station 1955-81 (1,1,1) 12. Rolls Royce (1,1) 13. Cheshire town (population approx 190,000) approx. 15 miles from Liverpool (10) 17. 1968 Lindsay Anderson film starring Malcolm McDowell and Arthur Lowe (2) 18. National Hunt (1,1) 19. Lieutenant (abbrev.) (2) 20. Old English (abbrev.) (1,1) 21. Paramilitary organisation in Nazi Germany (1,1) 22. South-East (1,1) 23. Orange-coloured vegetables (7) 26. George ------: author (Animal Farm, 1984, etc.) (6) 27. That is (1,1) 28. 1963 Grand National winner (or Roberto -----: ex-Argentine footballer) (5) 30. Person in charge (4) 31. “—Soft”: 1974 Top 10 hit by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel (2)

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ACROSS 1. Roger Hunt 9.

Arena 10. Boys 11. ATV 12.

RR 13. Warrington 17. If 18.

NH 19. Lt 20. OE 21. SS 23.

Carrots 26. Orwell 27. IE 28.

Ayala 31. Mr DOWN 1. Ray Wilson 2. Or 3. Gear 4. Entrance 5. Ravi 6. UB 7. North 8. Tyro 14.

After 15. GNER 16. Ness 20.

Orly 21.Steam 24. Alas 25.

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Goodbye sun, hello hockey

By Mark Williams

THE more observant amongst you will notice that the weather has now indeed taken a turn for the worse providing an unmistakeable autumn feel.

Whilst that’s bad news for beer garden patrons and al fresco diners alike, it can only mean one thing for those involved in the hockey world… the season is about to get under way!

We’ve had a busy summer over at West Derby Hockey Club, competing in the annual Formby Tour, Timperley one day competition, Golborne Summer League, Northern Summer League and most recently the Norman Todd Memorial Competition (as defending champions).

We’ve also been putting in the hard miles every week during training, with sessions being led by our newly formed training

and development team. Summer recruitment has also been steady with new faces joining the club at every level and as our attention turns to the coming season (starting September 22) we’re confident we can take our summer form with us and enjoy a successful year.

As always, Wednesday night training continues at St.Edward’s with the emphasis firmly on ensuring all members are sharp, fit and firing on all cylinders come September 22 – we can’t wait!

It’s all change at South Liverpool

By Jim Stanway

2017-18 saw South Liverpool FC become West Cheshire League 1st Division champions for the third season in the last four but South have started the new season in mid-table position after the break-up of the title-winning squad.

Manager Martin Ryman has a rebuilding job on his hands with an influx of new players who have needed time to gel.

Successive defeats to Maghull and Mossley Hill Athletic, both title contenders, were harsh but no goals in either game tells its own story.

Previous successive home victories by 3-1 and 2-0 against Richmond Raith Rovers and Redgate Rovers respectively saw goals from new arrivals John Keatley, Danny Bulayima, James Fraser and Sharif Yusuf and a 3-2 away win at lowly Marshalls saw a hat-trick from new recruit Joel Douglas.

The reserve team has started well in the West Cheshire League 2nd Division; three successive victories by 5-2 against Maghull Reserves, 4-0 against Ashville Reserves and 2-0 against Mossley Hill Reserves saw the team reach

the top of the table.

However, late goals conceded cost the team two points in a 2-2 draw at Cheshire Lines and one point in a 2-1 defeat at title favourites Page Celtic. In the latter game a missed penalty proved costly.

At the 11th hour, the club managed to obtain a youth team for the new season.

Coached by Lee Scott, the team (as Stoneycroft FC) finished runners-up last season in the Liverpool County Premier League Youth Division. However, they have work to do after an opening 3-0 defeat at Warbreck but the team performed well despite having only 10 players throughout a game played in pouring rain.

The club has entered veterans’ football for the first time and started the new season with a bang with a 9-0 away win at Frodsham.

The season promises to be an excellent one with a talented squad including two players with Football League experience – midfielder Jimmy Kelly (ex-Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United and Wolves) and Adriano Rigoglioso (ex-Morecambe and Doncaster Rovers).

Croft’s new season kicks off with a win but then falters

By Mick Titherington

Stoneycroft 3, Old Xavs 2 STONEYCROFT marked their return to the LCFA Premier League with a win against a young and energetic Old Xavs side.

The versatile Ben Williams was the first off the mark when he finished off a classy move with clinical efficiency after 15 minutes.

At this stage it looked like the home side were going to start off in the same fashion where they left off last season but it was not long before the Zingari League champions realised that life in this division is not going to be quite so easy.

Going forward Croft looked as good as ever, dangerous with every attack.

Unfortunately their defensive play failed to match their forward creativity and it was no surprise when Xavs drew level with a header from a corner.

Soon after, Alex Kelly slotted home to restore the lead but sloppy defensive work again allowed the visitors to level the scoring just before the break.

Two minutes into the second period the excellent Ben Williams was upended in the penalty area and Tom Stewart converted from the spot.

The game then deteriorated into a scrappy affair with many more chances squandered.

Stoneycroft 2, Botanic 2

Maiden Lane was the venue for Croft’s second fixture of the new campaign and they started like a house on fire and had already created a number of chances before going ahead in the 8th minute when skipper Tom Stewart headed home from a Luke Daley cross.

The home side continued to have most of the play but a combination of poor finishing and a highly competent Botanic goalkeeper confined the scoring to the one goal at half-time.

Five minutes into the second period some farcical defending allowed the visitors back into the game when they equalised through Jay Higgs.

The hosts then laid siege to the visitors’ goal but the ball just refused to enter the net.

Just when it seemed it was not going to be Croft’s day Josh Quarless popped up and headed in from a corner to restore the lead.

Croft certainly have to look at their game management as they began to defend deeper and deeper and allowed their opponents to take territorial advantage.

It looked like Croft had done enough to secure all three points before a Croft defender committed a needless injury time foul on the edge of the penalty area. Higgs gleefully took the resultant free kick and doubled his tally to earn his side a draw.

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