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The forgotten people...

THERE are people, unsung champions, who unknown to most people, go about their daily lives contributing to the wellbeing and care of the Community, with no thought of themselves.

One such person is Rob Wood, manager of St Mary’s Millennium Centre, who goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that the “C” in Community stands for something.

It is 100 years since the end of “The war to end all Wars” when on November 11th 1918, the armistice was signed.

Thanks to Rob, and in conjunction with the “Armed Forces Covenant Trust”, he has applied for and been awarded 8 silhouettes of people / soldiers, the “Forgotten People”.

Supported by St Mary’s School, the Clergy of St Mary’s Church and the Royal British Legion flag bearers, these will be displayed in the Church at the remembrance day service on November 11th, taking their place in the pews of St Mary’s, amongst the congregation.

The silhouettes have been kindly donated by the “Armed forces Trust” and will be available for use by the village of West Derby for many years to come, in celebrating and remembering the sacrifices made by so many.

The Armed Forces Covenant, is a promise by the nation, ensuring that those who serve, or have served in the armed forces, and their families are treated fairly and honourably. For more information, please visit https://www. armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/ Over the years, Rob has been actively involved, and been the main driver in a great many Community activities, from renovation of the village Cenotaph and flag pole to the life -saving defibrillator appeal, and clothing collections for the homeless and Ex-services.

Rob is always looking for ways to help people, and constantly Mark King of the Oliver King foundation, presenting Rob with goes out of his way to give that the Defibrillator for the Centre. extra, that today, is so often grateful thank you for all that he in so many ways. missing.

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Contents –

November 2018

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HELLO all and welcome to the November issue of West Derby & Croxteth Park LINK. COMPETITIONS - AND THE WINNERS ARE… Congratulations to those who won the tickets to “Something About Simon” at the Epstein Theatre and our Lilly LNK winners. 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 who have contributed…

■ Pap Your Pets – as popular as ever! And the winner is...……..?! see inside.

■ Stephen Guy – LINK readers favourite! Another great article from Stephen.

■ Celebrity Article – Marty Kristian (The New Seekers) ■ Life n Style with Jade Ainsworth – What’s Jade been up to this month?

DECEMBER ISSUE! Reminder if you want to place an advert in our December issue then please don’t forget to get in touch in plenty of time. Deadline - 6th November.

A PERSONAL THANK YOU Lastly, I want to personally say a huge thank you to everyone who helped over the past weeks during my husband Pete’s health issue. The support we have received has been overwhelming. Thank you all very much indeed.

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Peace and quiet...

By Stephen Guy

THE health benefits of fresh air, peaceful surroundings and good nourishing food were traditionally prescribed to people feeling under the weather.

Hundreds of years ago most people lived off the land, producing food for themselves and others.

However, life was far from idyllic because disease and famines could follow poor harvests. There were long periods of lawlessness during the Middle Ages.

Like today, some people suffered from stress and anxiety because of the uncertainties and pressures of life.

New issues arose during the Industrial Revolution when people were drawn from the countryside into towns and cities to work.

Liverpool benefited and the docks grew to cope with more and more trade.

Lancashire mill towns expanded as textile production boomed, fuelled by cotton imported through Liverpool. Finished goods

were exported from the port.

Constant bustling activity in mills, factories and docks became everyday factors in people’s lives.

Most coped but some succumbed to anxiety and mental illness.

Before modern medications and therapies, patients were treated in isolation.

Hospitals such as Rainhill and Winwick housed many patients until the 1980s when largely replaced by care in the community treatments.

A sprawling mansion called Tue Brook Villa claimed to be able to

cure insanity – at a price.

John Owen built the private asylum in 1837, the year 18-yearold Queen Victoria came to the throne.

The well-proportioned pile (pictured) was set in extensive grounds.

An advertisement read: “Erected expressly for the care and cure of those invalids of both sexes whose mental afflictions render absence from home desirable and necessary.

“This house is in the Italian style of architecture, light and

airy throughout, its various corridors, sitting and bed rooms commanding extensive views from all the windows and from the garden and pleasure grounds.

“The internal arrangements are complete, where everything is combined with the kindest care and attention for the restoration of the unhappy invalids.

“Mr and Mrs Owen have had nearly 30 years’ experience in the care and treatment of the nervous and those mentally afflicted.

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Experienced and confidential attendants sent to remove the invalids if required.”

Tue Brook Villa, off Bankfield Road, was later demolished and the site developed for Rockbank, Bankland and Richland Roads.

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Traditional English barber shop...

MARK Powell Barbers have been established in West Derby Village for the past 34 years, a traditional English barber shop offering top class haircuts for men and boys of all ages. Mark has recently had the shop refurbished to a really high standard and has assembled a team of barbers who are highly skilled in the craft. From traditional to the latest modern style, Mark and his team can look after you

and have a great range of their own products to keep your hair looking great.

Bookings are available - just phone up or book anytime online from the website. Walk-ins are also welcome of course.

Mark is very active and really cares about the local community.

He is a trustee (Treasurer) of the local St Marys Community Centre and Chair of a charity

called Priority Youth which does great work in the local community, working with young people.

Mark’s aim is to provide the best possible service to each and every one of his customers so give him a try - you wont be disappointed. n Mark Powell Barbers, 47 Mill Lane, West Derby, L12 7HZ (0151 256 0665) www.markpowellbarbers.co.uk

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He was regarded as one of the best teachers at the school, his distinguished presence admired by staff and pupils.

Oswald Percival had been head of science at St Bertha’s Academy for longer than anyone could remember.

He was certainly there when the Franco Prussian War raged because this was one of his favourite subjects when he was not talking about chemistry.

There was an air of the magician about Mr Percival. He was fond of theatrical gestures when conducting experiments and particularly enjoyed creating small explosions and large clouds of smoke.

This grabbed the boys’ attention, of course. With a twinkle in his eye he would prepare class for the next nervewracking boom or splatter.

There was humour in it as well, sometimes ensuring some luckless pupil would be covered with gunge by the end of the lesson.

It was Gumm – nicknamed Pinky - who found the rock. He

had been walking over the grassy banks of the rec, nursing a tooth chipped in a rugger match, when he spotted the rock sticking out of some mud.

Carefully wiping the rock down with his sleeve, he was intrigued by the shimmering blue and green veins in the heavy grey slate.

“Intriguing,” said Mr Percival, examining the rock at the next lesson.

He put the specimen down and picked up a battered book.

The boys remained silent in anticipation as he thumbed through the volume, looking quizzically through his pince-nez.

Mr Percival took a sip from the bottle of cordial he always kept for lubrication of his vocal chords.

“I have not demonstrated alchemy for many years but I believe now is the time,” he pronounced, slamming the book with a flourish. This is an unknown type of rock which I believe may be from a meteorite which has crashed to earth.”

This was exciting stuff – the class was gripped, so much so that no-one noticed the glint in Mr Percival’s eye.

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But what if, due to illness, injury or just getting older, we needed extra help with household cleaning, getting the groceries in, or even help with personal care? What then? ...Continued from page 8 “People have dismissed alchemy as pseudoscience with no place in the modern world,” he sniffed.

He picked up his bottle of cordial: “What would you say if I told you this is an elixir that will prolong life indefinitely?”

Mr Percival paused: “You are right to think I am old but could I have lived hundreds of years?

Think of the knowledge I may have accrued over centuries.”

He turned his attention to the chunk of rock, using a small hammer to chip off a little piece.

Reaching for a beaker, the alchemist poured two chemicals

together to create a smoking brew.

He placed the lump into the concoction and put his hands around the beaker, muttering strange words.

The beaker was then drained, revealing a nugget of pure gold.

With a knowing smile, he handed it to Gumm: “Here, get that tooth fixed.”

The filling was always a talking point. Gumm remembered Mr Percival as a brilliant teacher – and surely a very generous conjurer. n Read my next Strange Tale – Granny Christmas – in the December Link.

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A car to turn heads

By Tim Saunders

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WHEN revolutionary motorised transport was introduced in the late 19th century a whole industry was created that continues in the UK to this day.

Throughout its history change has been a key factor in order to progress, ranging from design and performance to emissions. There continue to be challenges too. The current key ones being the joys of Brexit and concerns about diesel emissions. Since the turn of the millennium the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) has become increasingly popular thanks mainly to the hugely popular BMW X5; the only luxury SUV for years – the 4x4 Range Rover is in an altogether different league as testified by the Royal Family’s reliance on them. It was therefore time for a new challenger.

Enter the Jaguar F Pace...

Think of a standard Jaguar XF saloon, raise it to the height of a Land Rover and add a slightly revised backend and All Wheel Drive. Head on it is striking thanks to its massive grille. It’s a good looking, well-rounded, futuristic vehicle and there are some neat touches, shared with other Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) siblings including the rising dial of the 8-speed automatic gearbox and the

electrically operated tow bar.

Inside it’s fitted with cream leather and brown wood effect making for pleasant surroundings.

An electric cover reveals the panoramic tilting glass roof, which lets huge amounts of light into the cabin; a real difference on a dull day.

The 10-way electrically operated front seats are comfortable and my wife does like the fact that the front ones are heated, too.

However, once the engine is switched off it forgets that you have put them on and you have to do it again using the touchscreen on the dash. On parking the Jag I forget that I have left the roof tilted and the roofline hides the fact that it is open so I think I’ve shut it until the following morning. It takes me a couple of days to realise that this sunroof also slides. This occurs in many a modern vehicle in contrast to the whole hour I can listen to the radio, with the engine off, in my ageing Ford Fiesta. The model tested is the 2-litre diesel which is delivering around 38mpg. It costs a shade under £50,000. There is plenty of space throughout including a very well sized boot making it a practical proposition for executives and their families.

The layout of the electronic speedometer and rev counter is confusing with the rev counter

generally taking centre stage (it seems to change places with the speedo – not sure if my children are to blame for this) and I feel as if I’m losing my marbles...

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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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Celebrity article – Marty Kristian

By Tim Saunders TALENTED Marty Kristian is known the world over for being a founder member of The New Seekers vocal harmony group, which enjoyed enormous worldwide success in the early ‘70s.

The New Seekers’ biggest hit was ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing in Perfect Harmony’ which reached number one across the globe, selling in excess of 7.5m copies. The group appeared in front of Her Majesty the Queen at The Royal Command Performance. They represented the UK in the Eurovision song contest in 1972 with their hit ‘Beg Steal Or Borrow’ and came second. Regulars on BBC1 Top of the Pops, The New Seekers were household names, performing on all the variety shows of the day including the legendary Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special.

The band toured all over the world and were even invited to sing at President Nixon’s inauguration in America. “We appeared on all the big US TV shows Including the Sonny & Cher show, Ed Sullivan, Andy Williams, Johnny Carson” recalls Marty.

They had numerous number 1 and top 10 hits totalling 36 million sales and Marty wrote some album tracks including ‘You Make Me Feel Like a Woman’ and ‘Country Lovin’.

After leaving school Marty trained to be

an architect at Melbourne University. “After quitting architecture during the second year of the degree course I spent six months as a draughtsman before embarking on a pop singing solo career. In 1968 I was offered a cruise to England as an entertainer and it was here that I met Keith Potger after the Seekers had disbanded. He asked me to join as a member of the New Seekers.”

Marty had always liked painting and drawing and “architecture seemed a good idea because it was both creative and socially useful. But I didn’t really enjoy the course so that when at the end of my first year my mother was taken ill and the bills started piling up it wasn’t a very hard decision to pack it in and take a job”.

In the ‘90s he was commissioned to paint a series of murals at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital

General knowledge

1. Which one of the following counties is the most highly populated? (a) Greater Manchester (b) Merseyside (c) West Yorkshire?

2. Which one of the following counties is the largest in size (area)? (a) Lancashire (b) Leicestershire (c) Lincolnshire?

3. Which is the largest planet in the solar system? (a) Jupiter (b) Saturn (c) Neptune?

4. With which sport was Murray Walker associated as a TV commentator? (a) cricket (b) motor-racing (c) tennis?

5. How many sides does a pentagon have? (a) five (b) six (c) seven?

6. The Pentagon (in Virginia, USA) is the headquarters of (a) the US Defence Department (b) the US Justice Department (c) the US President?

7. Which one of the following authors was not awarded the Nobel Literature Prize? (a) Winston Churchill (b) Charles Dickens (c) Rudyard Kipling?

8. Which artist, famous for his “Sunflowers” & “Starry Night” paintings, was celebrated in a 1971 Top 10 hit by Don McLean? (a) da Vinci (b) Rembrandt (c) van Gogh?

9. The city of Chennai, in India, was formerly known as? (a) Bombay (b) Calcutta (c) Madras?

10. Which one of the following would be most likely to use a theodolite? (a) doctor (b) engineer (c) weather-forecaster?

in London. “The unveiling was a special occasion and I was honoured to accompany The Queen Mother on a guided tour at the opening ceremony.”

Today, Marty does cruise talks and the occasional PowerPoint presentation at functions and Women’s Institute meetings.

His most recent project has been introducing the world to The Adventures of Walt ‘n Matilda, his new children’s book. The first story in the series is The Black Stump, written and illustrated by him. It tells the tale of a couple of koalas and their search for a funfair. Educational and with Australianisms throughout, it is dedicated to Marty’s granddaughter, Liberty . n For more information visit https:// waltandmatilda.co.uk/

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Links with Wales

Don’t forget – the clocks go back on October 28

THE Reverend Doctor Professor D Ben Reese is to be admitted to the Roll of Citizen of Honour in recognition of his enormous contribution to the City of Liverpool and its Welsh community since 1968.

Not only leading his beloved Bethel Church but also supporting our other Welsh Churches of every denomination.

He is known in the city as not only a great community leader, prolific author and for his ambassadorial work, but as the founder of the Liverpool Welsh newspaper ‘Yr Angor.’

JOB OPPORTUNITY

If you are a compassionate, dependable, caring individual we can’t wait to hear from you. We are looking to recruit both part time and bank staff to join our expanding and growing care business.

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HELP

reach

every DYING child

More local families are coming to Claire House than ever before and we can no longer cope with demand.

We need to build a new children’s hospice on our site in West Derby, Liverpool, increase the care we offer families in their homes and help more children at our hospice on the Wirral.

Help us to reach every dying child.

Text EVERY CHILD to 70500 to donate £5 Visit clairehouse.org.uk or call 0151 343 0883

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

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

WIN WIN WIN...

The Link Has 2 Family Tickets To Be Won St Luke’s Church To Be Transformed In To A Magical Winter Wonderland This Festive Season.

One of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks will be transformed into a magical, immersive, Christmas attraction for 2018.

St Luke’s “Bombed-Out” Church, will be turned into a Winter Wonderland for almost four weeks (between Saturday 1 December and Sunday 23 December 2018, this festive season and is set to become the ‘must visit’ Christmas Grotto experience of the year in Liverpool. Sessions are available to pre-book now. n To book Visit http://www. ticketquarter.co.uk or Call 0844 8000 410 or call down to Liverpool Echo Arena Box Office – Kings Dock READERS FREE PRIZE DRAW For your chance to win a pair of tickets. Please send your name,

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

WHAT’S ON

BROUGHTON HALL P.T.A. XMAS PRIZE BINGO (please note Thursday date)! Thursday 29th November 2018 in the McCauley Centre (Broughton Hall’s main school), Yew Tree Lane L12 9HJ. Doors Open 6.30 p.m. - Eyes Down 7.00 p.m. With cash and other prizes. No unaccompanied children under 16 please.

Details on school website if needed: www. broughtonhall.com 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 PENNY LANE CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET On 17th November, 12-4pm. St Barnabas Church, Mossley Hill. Beautifully hand crafted items by local artists will be available to purchase along with lots of festive food, mulled wine and hot choc!

Craft activities will be held throughout the day with plenty of fun for the whole family.

More info at fb.com/PLCraftMarket LIVERPOOL ORGANIC GARDENERS Tuesday November 20th - Veganism and the Environment, a talk by Ted Grant of the Vegan Society and the Green Party. Come along to Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church L18 1LF at 7.30 pm. Hear about the “Grow Green” campaign. Contact 07765 672326 or see our website www.loggroup. org.uk NEW BALLROOM, LATIN, LATINO AND SEQUENCE Adult dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Monday nights at 8pm, The Woodlands Social Club, Mill Lane, WEST DERBY, L12 7JB. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary. Follow us

address and Tel. No. to:- Winter Wonderland Draw, Liverpool LINK, P.O. Box 170, Liverpool, L25 7WX or by email to complink@yahoo. com and insert Winter Wonderland Comp, in the subject box. To reach us by 6th Nov. 2018 (Please note, tickets are nontransferrable and valid only for the dates offered by the promotor).

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

on Facebook or E-mail danceunlimitedliv@ gmail.com or telephone/text 07708783553 for more information.

NEW BALLROOM, LATIN AND LATINO Adult dance lessons with Dance Unlimited Liverpool on Wednesday nights at 8pm, Aigburth Peoples Hall, AIGBURTH VALE, L17 0DJ. Beginners welcome every week and no partner necessary. Follow us on Facebook or E-mail danceunlimitedliv@gmail.com or telephone/text 07708783553 for more information TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting at Greenbank Sports Academy, L17 1AG Monday 12th November. 7.45pm. Dr. Jim Ford’s “Rails to the North” explores light railways and tramways starting from Southport then heading towards the most northern reaches of mainland Europe linked by films he took over a number of years. Admission £2 including refreshments. Everyone welcome.

LIVERPOOL HEATH AND CHEST HOSPITAL- NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Invitation to Health Event 11am, Thursday 22nd Nov 2018 Morris Hall, Bridge Chapel Community Centre, Heath Road, Allerton, L19 4XR Come and support your NHS by attending a free health event where you can hear a presentation on ‘Diagnosing Respiratory and Sleep Disorders’. Join the team from the ‘Outstanding’ CQC rated Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and hear about what we do. All welcome. To register please call 0151 600 1410 or email membership.office@lhch.nhs.uk DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are at the Sefton park Palm House on Tuesday 6th November 2-4 p.m. Admission is £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 own parasol/ umbrella and join in or just come and listen to the music. All welcome. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478.

LIVERPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR We start our season of four World War One Commemorative Concerts in November. It is now 100 years since the cessation of hostilities of the Great War. These concerts will be our salute to commemorate the end of World War One in 1918.

Saturday 3rd Nov. at 7.30pm. - The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, Liverpool L1 9BG. A semi-staged concert with photographic images, stage effects and, of course, our voices that will offer a moving blend of period songs, poetry and readings that will create a memorable evening. This concert is in support of The Liverpool King’s Regiment and the Liverpool Pals Association. Tickets available only from the Box Office on 0844 873 2888. Prices £13 (£11 concessions).

Saturday 17th November - St Mary’s Parish Church, Knowsley Lane, Knowsley Village L34 0JQ. Tickets available from Stan Edwards 0151 546 2820 or from the church. Priced £6 including refreshments. liverpoolmalevoicechoir@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 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

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Craft market Christmas prize bingo Thursday 29th November 2018 in the McCauley with a heart Centre (Broughton Hall’s main school), Yew Tree THE Penny Lane Christmas Craft Market on the 17th November, 12-4pm at St Barnabas Church in Mossley Hill, is set to be a grass roots, family orientated, knees up affair–with local crafters, artists, bakers and makers gathering to offer their eclectic, affordable, handmade items all under the stunning roof of the St Barnabas Church, at the pinnacle of Penny Lane.

There will be engaging craft activities throughout the day for kids and adults alike.

At the heart of this event is St Barnabas itself, with proceeds supporting the church in the fantastic work it does in our community.

For more info visit fb.com/ PLCraftMarket

Lane L12 9HJ. n Doors Open 6.30 p.m. – Eyes Down 7.00 p.m.

With cash and other prizes. No unaccompanied children under 16 please. Details on school website if needed: www.broughtonhall.com

Tickets:

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

£20 Proceeds to Hoylake Lifeboat Station

RNLI Liverpool Christmas Gala On Saturday 1st December 2018 7.30pm Prompt at Liverpool Masonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool

RADS presents...

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. n Tickets priced £7 adults, £6 concs, £3 children. Doors open at 7pm, Wednesday – Saturday, 2pm on Sunday.

Comedy and Host for the Evening JACK DANIELS • Auction • Great Raffle Prizes • Plus 1 Lucky Ticket will win a Diamond Necklace

The Amazing ASA MURPHY King of Swing

• Activities & Group Meetings for all ages • Children’s Yoga • Dodgeball • Kumon • Indoor Bowls • Art Group • Crochet & Knitting Mornings • Weight Watchers • Baby Yoga • New Baby Massage • Childrens Drama Group • Baby Ballet • Homework Club • Antenatal Classes • 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 • Friendship Group • Eating Disorder Group• One-Off Meetings • Childrens Parties • Ideal For Conferences

www.stmarysmillenniumcentre.co.uk Ukulele Band

3 Course Dinner

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

For Tickets call Sue Webster: 07900 150449

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 PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel, corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers.

SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS

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

Donations towards lunch appreciated.

SMILE AND SING with MERSEY HARMONY Have fun, sing, and boost your skills. Come along to Merseyside’s only all-female barbershop chorus. Mersey Harmony performs at events and competes locally and nationally. Rehearsals every MONDAY, 19:15 – 22:00, Academy of St Nicholas, Horrocks Ave, L19 5NY. For details: Call Angela – 07947 142440 – www. merseyharmony.co.uk or check out our Facebook page.

THE BRIDGE CENTRE The Bridge Centre old Bridge Inn Pub Broadway L4 9RG. FREE Counselling Service every Wed 10am till 3pm. To book an appointment call 07540177958 ask for Sue. Zumba Classes Tue 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Wed 9.30am till 10.30am. Chair Based Tia Chi Classes. Thurs. 10.30 till 11.30 only £2.50. Ballroom Classes Tue 1.30 till 2.30 pm £3. Tia Chi Classes Tue 11.30 till noon.

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)

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PET LINK

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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 Nalah what a great pic. Nalah 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 6th November 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. WIN £25 PET VOUCHER

Buster Daly – loves to chill out in the garden

Daisy – 8 year old Yorkie cross with Jack Russel

Emerson – come on you blues!

Luna – striking a pose for the camera

WIN-

Lola – on her ‘walkies’

Oliver George – enjoying hydrotherapy

This month’s winner...

Nalah and her pride flag!

Jessie – at Crosby beach

Mac – having fun on the sand

Ginny – our Guinea pig

Rocky – on the ball!

Winston – the giant Frenchy on the London underground making everyone smile

Oreo – enjoying the sun

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Firework safety for pets

By Kate Downham – Student Veterinary Care Assistant The fireworks season is upon us and although they’re very pretty and it’s fun for the whole family, our fur babies may not always like this time of year, so we want to help you to help them to minimise any stress that may be caused.

Some dogs may enjoy the calm feeling of being able to go somewhere dark and quiet, like a homemade den.

Ways to do this could be to cover a table or crate with blankets leaving only a small entrance hole. We also recommend using your TV or radio as background noise, but don’t turn the volume up too much or this could also be stressful! Another way to minimise stress could be to use pheromone support which has been tested and

approved to provide a comforting and safe environment by recreating natural calming pheromones. And don’t forget to keep your pets away from the bangs! Bring cats inside when it gets dark and ideally walk dogs during the day while it’s still light. Ensure that your pets are microchipped in case they get panicked and can’t find their way home. If you are at all worried, please speak to your Vet for advice.

Cats of the month – Minkie & Cornflower Minkie (mum) and Cornflower (kitten). Minkie is timid and had lived all of her life in a garden in Halewood, giving birth outside in all weathers, until her rescue.

Now spayed, micro-chipped, de-flead and wormed, she remains a rather timid cat but in the right home we feel that she will settle down.

She has long hair and a beautifully bushy tail. As she has had all of her kittens removed

Dog of the month – Hunter HUNTER is an 18 month old, bouncy Patterdale Terrier, and it’s not often you’ll see a ginger one!

He loves to play and has bags of energy, so is looking for a family with an active lifestyle that can keep up with him.

He has a sweet and friendly nature and loves to say hello to people when he’s out on walkies.

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5. Which David Bowie song begins with the lines “Ground control to Major Tom, take your protein pills and put your helmet on”? (a) Fame (b) Space Oddity (c) Young Americans?

6. Hank Marvin, Brian Bennett and Bruce Welch were members of which well-known 1960s “backing band”? (a) The Shadows (b) The Pacemakers (c) The Tremeloes?

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Vets winners in top of the table clash

By Mick Titherington Stoneycroft 2 St. Ally’s 1 IT was a case of first against second in this top of the table clash and the standard of play was worthy of the description.

As Maiden Lane basked in the autumn sun a closely fought encounter entertained the spectators. John Price prodded performance secured a strong the ball home to put the home 4-0 victory against respected side ahead following a goalmouth opposition East Villa. scramble.

Alex Gofton, who has scored Both sides set out their stall and in every game thus far, netted were going for the win producing twice with Mick Andrews and an end to end affair. Ally’s Timmy Naylor once again on the equalised before a sensational scoresheet. effort from Ste Caples saw the With confidence high, a tough ball sail into the corner of the net test lay ahead against Waterloo from a distance of 30 yards to GSOB and the lads secured a hard fought 3-2 victory with Peter restore Croft’s lead.

The high standard of football Moore, Alex Gofton and Mick continued in the second half Andrews on the scoresheet. although chances were scarce At the time of writing the next with most goa bound shots fixture is a second round LCFA confined to long range efforts.

Challenge Cup game against The best chance fell to Shaun West Cheshire League side South Butterworth when he was put Liverpool. Fellow columnist Jim through on goal only to be Stanway may well report on the game before me - but it promises thwarted by the advancing Ally’s to be a cracker and hopefully both keeper.

The win secured the Croft’s sides do themselves proud.

Pictured above is Paul Halliday – place on top and extends their defender/midfield – looking rather lead.

Red Rum 2 Stoneycroft 3 pleased with himself.

Promising start to season

By Peter Harrison

AFTER a strong pre-season preparation, the team’s start to the season was stalled following a free week and then a void fixture against South Sefton who withdrew from the league at a late stage.

This left Alder having to play catch up and their first game was under the floodlights at Walton Hall Park. A 5-1 victory against Bankfield was somewhat flattering as the score was 2-1 with 15 minutes remaining and the worry was that some dominant slick play was being let down by wasted chances. Mick Andrews opened the scoring, Timmy Naylor grabbed the second and then Alex Gofton, with a trademark header, and Peter Moore and Taylor Hill strikes ensured the first three points of the season were secured.

The following week a great

The newly installed 4G pitch at the Geoffrey Humble Playing Fields hosted this fixture which in the opening minutes saw some quality football played at a fast pace.

Although the visitors dominated possession their play lacked penetration. Midway through the half Kieron Ledson opened the scoring when he headed home from a Tom Stewart cross.

Then direct from the kick-off Red Rum equalised and that remained the score until the sides went in at half-time.

Five minutes after the restart some poor defending from the Croft saw them fail to clear their lines and the hosts took full advantage and took the lead.

Play then became scrappy with both sides giving the ball away cheaply. The game looked in danger of just fizzling out when up popped Josh Quarless to equalise on the 80 minute mark.

Five minutes later, following a brilliant run by Tom Williams, the prolific JK added to his mounting tally with an unbelievable 25 yard rocket which was worthy of winning any game.

The visitors then withstood the late onslaught and saw the game out to move into top spot.

Lightning start for West The river of light is back Derby Hockey Club BOTH sides of the River Mersey will once again be lit up by fireworks on Sunday 4th November with a specially commissioned musical display in Liverpool and Wirral.

By Mark Williams

THE 2018-19 season kicked off for West Derby Hockey Club back in September with all 3 teams raring to go. The Men’s 1st XI took on Alderley Edge with the Ladies’ 1st XI up against Liverpool Sefton Ladies’ 4th XI in an exciting local derby.

It was a different story for the Men’s 2nd XI with their game at St. Edward’s College cancelled due to a lightning strike, rendering the site unsafe.

It’s been a tough start to the season for the Men’s 1st XI, losing out against top level opposition in all of their opening three games. The Ladies have also followed a similar trend though with their two new signings already contributing in the goals

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department it’s only a matter of time before their fortunes are turned around. The Men’s 2nd XI have played two games so far, losing out to league favourites Northern Men’s 1st XI before blowing away Bury Men’s 2nd XI 5-0 at home in their last outing.

All three teams are looking forward to a busy month of hockey ahead with training taking place as usual at St. Edward’s College every Wednesday.

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