Issue 118 – March 2017
ANCIENT WOODLANDS By Stephen Guy
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The incomers found a desolate but verdant landscape which had been largely ignored by the Romans. The Italian conquerors often settled by the coast or in other strategic areas such as by navigable rivers. Their straight roads were
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STRANGE beasts once stalked our woodlands, from bears and wolves to wild boar and great elks. They foraged for food in the greenwoods which carpeted much of the land. There were also vast areas of swamps where beavers and otters found homes to raise their young. About 1,500 years ago members of a tribe called the Angles left North Germany and sailed across the sea to an island they would name England. The Angles originally occupied lands east of the River Elbe before moving north to Schleswig. Their neighbours were tribes called the Jutes and Saxons. The latter joined the Angles on voyages and, once settled, established Anglo-Saxon kingdoms which flourished until the Norman Conquest in 1066. Hundreds of years later many Danes also sailed to England among the legendary Viking hordes who brought terror robbing and pillaging communities.
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designed to take armies and goods between outposts. Hundreds of years after the Romans left, the new settlers began to clear the woodlands and drain the swamps. Dangerous or damaging wild animals were exterminated. Villages grew up between clearings although decent roads, comparable to those built by the Romans, were not constructed in large numbers until the 18th century. Before that the roads were no more than pitted and rutted tracks, almost impassable in winter. It was often quicker to travel by sea from Liverpool than endure slow journeys over land. Toxteth and West Derby once had royal hunting forests, the exclusive preserve of the monarch, his guests and retainers. Until the Napoleonic wars much of Woolton and
Halewood still had miles of woodland. Most of it was felled to build warships and supply the war effort. South Liverpool still has some pockets of ancient woodland including Black Wood (pictured), Childwall Woods and around Camp Hill. These survived because landowners wanted to have scenic woods around their grand houses such as Childwall Hall and Allerton Tower. Most of the big houses have gone but the woods remain to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages, from bleak winters to glorious summers. n Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, open 10 am to 5 pm every day, admission free.
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Local plastic surgeon to create UK team to treat victims of the Syrian conflict A TOP plastic surgeon aims to create a UK-based specialist team to help the victims of the Syrian civil war after returning from a week treating children injured in the conflict. It was the second time Ali Juma, who is based at Spire Murrayfield Hospital on the Wirral, has been to the war-torn region to carry out humanitarian work. He was part of a team put together by the US-based LEAP Global Missions, which saw over 90 patients and performed surgery on 37 victims of blast, shrapnel, and severe burns at the Safad Hospital in Tripoli in Lebanon. The 54-year-old father of two, who lives in South Liverpool, was fulfilling a pledge he made 12 months ago after his first mercy relief mission to the region when he and a LEAP team spent eight days in Jordan. On his return this time he said: “It was a busy week and we saw about 100 patients, most of whom were children, and operated on 37. The conditions in the hospital were more difficult this time but we had brought dressings, equipment and other materials donated by Spire Murrayfield and LEAP Global Missions. “The patients we saw were as young as 19 months old, having suffered injuries which they sustained as a direct result of the war or as a result of living in the camps, having been displaced by the war”.
Mr Juma was born in Baghdad and spent part of his childhood in Beirut (Lebanon) and his ability to speak Arabic has been pivotal to the team’s success over the two missions. He would like to put together a UKbased team to make further visits to the Middle East and set up continuing care for the patients he has treated. He will also continue to work with LEAP Global Missions and added: “Collaboration will always be of greater benefit to all mankind and for the greater good”. Mr Juma, who specialises in face, breast and body contouring surgery, has over 24 years’ experience in plastic surgery and in the management of trauma and reconstruction. He said: “We have been able to do a lot but it’s important for the patients’ recovery that they get long-term care. “We have set up systems so that we can help manage them in the short-term but I’m concerned about the longer-term effects and that needs years of care especially in the case of the children. “I would like to set up a UK-based team that could go out there twice a year. I also intend to join LEAP Global Missions on further relief missions and between us co-ordinate helping those in need. This will require logistical organisation, support and funding. Generosity and philanthropy is out there and it’s a matter of looking for and finding it.”
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Happy New Year from The Link YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL INDEPENDENT PAPER– and remember The LINK goes into thousands of homes! Hello Everyone Welcome to the March edition of the LINK. Can’t believe it’s March already! Dawn and I left the Echo eleven years ago this month - now that is scary! As the old saying goes “doesn’t time fly”… Don’t forget Mother’s Day on 26th March and why not do something special for your mum? It doesn’t have to cost a fortune – “it’s the thought that
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City’s Irish history explored in Lovehistory production LOVEHISTORY, producers of the popular ’Catacombs of Liverpool’s Dark History’ series are proud to present a thought provoking and compelling new play, Irish Liverpool in the stunning Concert Room at St George’s Hall on Saturday 18 March to coincide with St Patrick’s Day. A captivating dramatisation, this theatrical production will commemorate all of those who lost their lives in the Great Famine of the 1840s, taking audiences on a journey through the passages of Liverpool’s Irish migration. With an estimated three-quarters of its population having Irish roots, Liverpool is widely known as the ‘real capital of Ireland’ and this poignant production will take an in depth look at the city’s rich Irish ancestry. The evening will feature wonderfully insightful and captivating tales, all of which are historically accurate having been researched by Lovehistory who worked closely with Liverpool University History department. Lovehistory, the city’s most animated storytellers once again bring together a team of versatile actors who bring these fascinating characters to life, all with an intriguing story to tell. Irish immigrant women describe their heart-breaking journey from Ireland, Liverpool merchants debate the problem of the Irish, and activists share their struggle for better living conditions for those escaping the famine that destroyed thousands of lives. This thought provoking performance will explore how Irish migration impacted on Liverpool life and culture and how those legacies live on today. Make St Patrick’s Day extra special and join Lovehistory as they explore and celebrate the links between Liverpool and the
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Emerald Isle. For further information visit www. lovehistory.co.uk or www.stgeorgesliverpool. co.uk. LISTING DETAILS: Irish Liverpool St George’s Concert Room Saturday 18 March 2017 Time: 8pm (Doors open at 7pm) Tickets: £15 (plus booking and fulfilment fee) Purchase in person at TicketQuarter, Echo Arena Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool, online at www.ticketquarter. co.uk or on 0844 800 0410.
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PADDY is a handsome boy who’s owners fell ill so now he’s at Dogs Trust, looking for a new home. He’s a very active lad who loves to get out and explore. His carer, Clare, describes him as a “ridiculous, overly affectionate and giddy fool”, but also “definitely in my top five” of the thousands of dogs she has met at the centre, and they have a lovely bond. Clare would very much like to see him rehomed though, as Paddy has been there over a year now. Paddy is often very vocal towards other dogs but actually really enjoys their company and they seem to give him confidence where he lacks it. He’s going to need very gentle introductions and will be best as the only dog in the home, but with regular doggy walking pals. Staff at the centre have helped
him massively in the last few months, and he can now cope a little better with kennel life. He’s looking for a home with experienced owners, with any children aged 13 and over as he is VERY lively! If you think Paddy could be the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can visit Dogs Trust Merseyside on Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6HP. It’s open 12pm-4pm every day except Wednesdays, when it is closed. You can also call on 0300 303 0292, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. To find out more about any of the dogs at the centre, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk. You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @dogstrust_ merseyside
THE school centenary party was over and pupils and staff were excitedly looking forward to some entertainment. Nobody had heard of magician Ali the Marvel but the headmaster assured everyone that he was the latest sensation in Jaffa and other exotic locations. He said: “This is Ali’s first visit to Liverpool – indeed to Britain. He’s just got off the boat.” Mr Simkins claimed he had secured a free school appearance as a warm-up for the conjuror’s tour of music halls. It reality he had secretly hired Ali himself. The large school stage had been rigged with a heavy oriental carpet hung on the wall and a potted palm to add some atmosphere. There was a cloud of crimson smoke and Ali appeared from nowhere. “Play ze game! It’s magic!” he shouted in broken English, producing two white doves apparently from thin air. The children gasped in amazement. St Cyril’s had never seen anything like this – it beat cricket any day. Ali, immaculately turned out in white tie and tails, winked and smiled as he effortlessly did his tricks. In reality he was Joe Williams from Walton but that would not look good on billboards. Silk handkerchiefs whirled, plunged and disappeared. A rabbit appeared out of one trouser leg and disappeared up the other. Only one boy seemed unimpressed. Snape – otherwise known as Snide – was known for his embarrassing questions in class. Today was no exception. “My dad can do better than that,” he said loudly as The Marvel paused to produce a new sensation.
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Continued from page 6 Ali beamed and beckoned the boy: “Step forward please young man”. Snide climbed on to the stage. “Have you ever been to Jaffa? Would you like to go there?” Snide shrugged and looked warily at one of Ali’s props, a large metal cannon. It only took a moment for the boy to be coaxed inside the huge barrel. Ali took a large Bengal light and lit the fuse. There was a terrific bang. Once the smoke had cleared, Ali swivelled the gun around
to demonstrate the barrel was empty. Applause. The show continued with more pyrotechnics and flocks of fluttering doves. Ali bowed and made his exit. He was later resting in his brightly-coloured caravan emblazoned with his name when there was a loud knocking on the door. An angry red-faced man stood outside and demanded: “Where’s my son?” Ali smiled: “I’m sorry I completely forgot my young helper. Please come with me.” Snide’s father followed
the magician into the cellar. “I did say I was sending him to Jaffa” he told the puzzled parent. In the gloom they could make out a trapdoor with a steep chute. “It’s used for delivering school supplies,” Ali explained. They heard a muffled noise coming from the base of the chute. Something was moving in a big crate of oranges. Snide’s head emerged from the pile, a large orange in his mouth. “Welcome to Jaffa,” said Ali.
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Have you joined one of my programs lately and not been turning up? Maybe you’ve hired another trainer or joined a gym and you just can’t find the motivation to get started? It really does frustrate me when someone signs up to one of my programs and then after two or three weeks they just stop turning up. I do keep in touch with my clients but, at the end of the day, I can’t force people to turn up. If you have signed up to one of my programs, although I’ve been paid, I really do want you to turn up for them because I know that if you turn up on a regular basis and follow most things that I tell you to do, then you will get fantastic results and, as a result, you’ll feel good and it may even lead to more referrals for me.. So it’s a win-win situation If you can’t turn up
because of things going on in your own private life then that’s cool but otherwise you’re not going to get results sitting in a beer garden or at home watching TV, etc. So here’s four quick tips that I hope will help you get back on track over the next few days: 1. BE ACCOUNTABLE: either get in touch with me, the gym, your trainer etc and tell me (or them) what you are going to do over the next few days. Are you going to turn up for your training session tonight, tomorrow or next week, etc 2. REMIND YOURSELF, WHY YOU JOINED THE PROGRAM IN THE FIRST PLACE: Was it to get fitter or slimmer for the summer, etc 3. IT’S ONE FLIPPING HOUR! Tell yourself “It’s one flipping hour”. I always
try and keep my training sessions to around one hour. That’s all it takes. Get started, get it nailed, and that’s it 4. HOW MUCH MONEY HAVE YOU SPENT? Signing up to programs, personal trainers, supplements, gym gear etc can all amount up to a lot of money. Don’t waste it, make it count. BONUS: Have you bought new gym gear recently? Or maybe you’ve bought a new GI for your Jiu Jitsu class etc? Do these items still fit you? Maybe try them on. They might remind you that you’ve put on some weight recently and that you need to get back into your routine Hope it helps! n Private Personal Training, Boxercise and Women Only Weight Training courses: please contact me on 07887 868872 or www. liverpoolpersonaltrainer.com
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Bowling green at the Hare and Hounds pub reopens ALMOST forgotten, and certainly neglected for up to 20 years (accounts vary somewhat), the bowling green at the Hare and Hounds pub in West Derby village was reopened last year. Thanks to the herculean efforts of a group of bowlers displaced from their home green (another one lost to development), and the help and encouragement of the brewery and the licensee, this facility is being brought back to its former glory. Situated off the pub’s
beer garden, tucked away like a walled garden of a previous era, this little gem is being revived into its rightful position as a tranquil oasis of the noble art of crown green bowls. Work has been arduous to even get the green into a semblance of an acceptable standard but with each passing season it is being restored to its pre-eminent position as one of the best greens in the area, with the added advantage of its unrivalled setting. So anyone interested in experiencing this
environment, and maybe even joining the club, will always find a warm welcome from the members. Even if you’ve never played before then instruction can be arranged. Once tried you are sure to become hooked! It’s a game anyone can play (you don’t need any particular athletic prowess) and what better way to spend a summer’s afternoon or evening in such pleasant surroundings and amiable company.
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Cat of the month – Maggie MEET Maggie. She has been here over two years with what are believed to be her grandsons Kristie and Jake. All were found abandoned on the embankment outside the old Co-op on St Mary’s Road, dangerously near to the by-pass, and were rescued by volunteers from this charity. All three are very close and we want to keep them together. Maggie is the most scared of the three and is very wary of just about everyone
but all are pretty timid so we’re looking for a home experienced with very timid cats. Though of course we will give lots of advice to help care for them. But really we want people who want to adopt them for the sake of the cats, and to give them a forever home and in a safe environment. They deserve better than living in one room with us. If you are interested then please call us for a chat on 0151 494 0470 or 07745
167170. Garston Animal Rescue; registered charity 701001; helping street cats for the last 30 years and struggling to survive. We arrange neutering of cats living in colonies or other difficult circumstances. Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ GarstonAnimalRescue Volunteers and donations welcomed. Help us to help more needy animals currently living on the streets.
Brain Awareness Week 2017 BRAIN Awareness Week is an international campaign to share what’s new in brain research. So from 13th-19th March this year The Brain Charity on Norton Street Liverpool will be joining with others around the world to let our communities know about all things brain-related as well as how we can help them or a loved one. The highlight of the week will be
our Head Matters Tea Party on Wednesday 15th March, from 11am-4pm, at our base on Norton Street. This year’s party has a theme: ‘The Senses’, so there will be plenty going on to excite our senses of taste, touch, sight, smell and hearing – the five sources that our brains use to understand the world. As well as giving you the chance to tickle your senses, lots of groups covering a
wide range of neurological conditions will be on hand to answer your questions and provide advice. We will also have a series of talks by leading doctors and brain science researchers taking place through the day - details will be announced on our website and social media channels soon. For more information see our website www. thebraincharity.org.uk or ring 0151 298 2999
Friends of Nugent fundraiser
FRIENDS of Nugent Volunteer Fundraising Group are holding a Mothers’ Day & Easter Fair on Saturday 18th March (1.30pm – 4.30pm). The event will take place at St Mary’s Millennium Centre, Meadow Lane, West Derby Village, Liverpool, L12 5EA. Stalls will include Bric-a-Brac, Tombola, Cards/ Wrapping Paper, Dressed China Dolls, Artificial Flower Arrangements, Gifts, plus more! Funds raised will support Nugent Crisis Fund which will help individuals, children, & families in desperate times of need.
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Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice to benefit from partnership between Frankie & Benny’s and Together for Short Lives
Julie Zafari with dad Geoff Nelson and Marie Curie Trainee Assistant Practitioner Andrea Jones in the day centre at the hospice.
Celebration lunch in aid of Marie Curie AS A founding member of the Rotary Club of West Derby, Geoff Nelson, along with fellow Rotarian Sylvia Lewis from Rainhill, are organising a Celebration Lunch on Thursday March 30 at the Devonshire House Hotel on Edge Lane, Liverpool, to raise funds for Marie Curie. Geoff attends the Day Centre at the charity’s hospice in Woolton each Monday. The event is in recognition of the care Geoff receives, and also in memory of Herbert who was also cared for at the Hospice in 2016. Event organiser Sylvia Lewis said: “We’re so thankful for the care Geoff currently receives. My dear friend Herbert was also cared for at the Marie Curie Hospice in Woolton last year. The care he received was second to none, all his family and friends were most grateful to Marie Curie for making his last days comfortable and pain free. “I decided to organise the Celebration Lunch in aid of Marie Curie to recognise the fantastic care they provide, and to remember Herbert, a wonderful man whose generosity and joy of life will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know
him.” She added: “We are hoping to sell at least 200 tickets for The Celebration Lunch, which starts at 12pm with a drinks reception followed by a three course meal, a surprise celebrity guest speaker and entertainment. “The tickets are only £20, so I would implore people to support this event which celebrates the amazing work of Marie Curie. Tickets are available by calling me on: 07999 952 628.” Retired Merseyside Police Officer Geoff said: “I first started attending the Day Centre at the Marie Curie Hospice in Woolton in June 2013, when I was in the early stages of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which means that I struggle to get enough oxygen into my body. At that time I was able to make my own way to the hospice, but without my own transport I would have been collected from and returned to my home. My first impression of the Day Centre was the enthusiasm and care extended to those patients attending by the staff and volunteers. Our time at the centre is
filled with lots of therapeutic and fun activities, the ingenuity and thought that goes into organising them from the staff is great. We are a creative lot, always making something, and we also have quizzes, singing sessions and even storytelling by one of the amazing volunteers. We can also have the option of enjoying a three course lunch on the days we visit. I am now in my third period of attendance and my transport to and from the Hospice is provided by my daughter, Julie Zafari. Both I and my family are so grateful for the care and support we have received from Marie Curie. In order to give something back, I have organised events in the past raising £1,000 in 2014 from a charity event, and we’re hoping to raise much more in March from the Celebration Lunch.” Geoff’s daughter Julie said: “Marie Curie have been brilliant, the support they provide for dad has helped our family so much. “It’s great that he, Sylvia and the Rotary Club of West Derby are planning this lunch in support of a charity that does so much for so many.”
FAMILY-friendly restaurant chain, Frankie & Benny’s have chosen Together for Short Lives, the leading UK charity that supports seriously ill children and their families, to be their charity partner for the next year. Each Frankie & Benny’s restaurant will be directly
fundraising for their local children’s hospice and Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice has been twinned with Frankie & Benny’s in Edge Lane and Stonedale, Liverpool. Money raised by staff will help Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice to provide families facing some of the hardest
challenges with the vital care and support they need. Samantha Lee, Corporate and Events Fundraising Officer, said: “We’re delighted to be benefiting from the partnership between Together for Short Lives and Frankie & Benny’s Edge Lane and Stonedale.”
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Happy Mother’s Day By Colette Mckenna
IT’S TEMPTING to believe that Mother’s Day was the invention of greetings card manufacturers or florists but, like so many other customs, it can be traced to the ancient Greeks, who held an annual Spring festival to Rhea, the mother of the gods. The Romans copied the idea with offerings to Cybele, who was also a mother of deities. Early Christians embraced the idea by dedicating the fourth Sunday in Lent to Mary the mother of Christ and, as time went by, the English extended the idea to include all mothers in what became known as “Mothering Sunday”. From the early 16th century, families celebrated with servants being allowed home to visit their mothers, and even a special cake baked to mark the day. An American woman, Anna Jarvis, campaigned for a special day to honour mothers in memory of her own mother’s good works in the community. Presidents Taft and Roosevelt supported Anna’s campaign and in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that May 2nd was a national holiday – “ Mother’s Day”. Sadly, the growing commercialisation of Mother’s Day was deeply
Student receives Good Citizenship Award for work with the homeless distressing to Anna, who admitted before her death in 1948 that she regretted starting the tradition Mother’s Day continues to flourish around the globe, albeit on different dates. Here in Britain we keep to the Spring time tradition,
with florists and card shops doing a roaring trade and restaurants full as families show their appreciation for that person we all take for granted the rest of the year – good old mum! Happy Mother’s Day from all at The LINK.
Liverpool Decorative and Fine Arts Society Wed 15th. March 2017. Lecture: Australian Aboriginal Rock Art. We will discover this ancient people through
their art, which can be found everywhere from remote Arnhem Land, to Uluru, to the Outback. Meeting at 2pm, Bridge
Next date set for Afrikan Market
THE next AVM (Afrikan Village Market) will be held on Saturday 25th March 2017, 11am – 5pm, Kuumba Imani Millennium centre, Liverpool, L8 1TH. Its a new venue, in a prime location at the heart of the L8 community. It would be greatly appreciated if you could help our promotions by printing and displaying the AVM poster and/or circulate to your contacts; and forward the booking details.
Tramway and Light Railway Society NEXT meeting, Monday 20 March, Greenbank Sports Academy, Rathbone Room, 7.30pm. Roger Davies relates the story of Preston-based Ribble Motor Services on Merseyside and elsewhere. A former Ribble officer, Roger’s story deals with the bus operation undertaken by one of the principal UK operators eventually absorbed by Stagecoach. £2 includes refreshments.
Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool L19. Cost £6 (donation). Tea and coffee available. All welcome.
GATEACRE School Year 9 student Georgia Johnson has won the Good Citizenship Award from John Moores University during their highly popular Roscoe Lectures at The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Georgia, along with her mother and family friends, decided that they needed to give something back to the city and they decided it would be for the homeless. They have been collecting clothing, toiletries and food to share out. Of their own accord they set up a tent and went out to seek people they could help. Georgia was extremely
touched by this and told her Head of House that she was speaking with a man who last year lost his wife and child in a car accident. Georgia sat and ate a meal with this man and her mother and listened to him, as you can imagine sometimes just having someone to talk to can make such a huge difference. Georgia was presented with the award by ViceChancellor, Professor Nigel Weatherill, Chair of the Roscoe Lecture Series, Professor Sir Jon Murphy and Sir Vince Cable. Gateacre School is extremely proud of Georgia
and here continued work. Rachel Woods, Head of House, said: “Georgia takes time to talk and eat with the homeless regularly visiting Liverpool city centre with her mother, this shows her compassion and her understanding of how life isn’t always straight forward. Taking time to listen and talk to the homeless is very important to Georgia. “In essence, life isn’t always straight forward and as we all can probably relate to, can sometimes throw some curve balls. It’s a wonderful thing to be caring and compassionate and Georgia for us sums this up.”
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Strong start to year for Gymophobics 2017 has got off to a cracking start at Gymophobics, the ladies only Fitness Centre on the corner of Green Lane and Allerton Road. We were delighted to receive three nominations at the Gymophobics National Awards event in Stoke on Trent in January. Jemma Barka made it through many nominations to the final four for ‘Instructor of the Year,’ Well done, Jemma, that is a magnificent achievement. The South Liverpool Team was one of the final four for ‘Team of the Year’, again a prestigious and hotly contested award: we are thrilled to have got so far. We are very proud to have been awarded the title: Regional Gym of the Year: North 2017 where
qualities such as customer service, staff attitude, knowledge and expertise, commitment to on-going training and leadership are recognised. Receipt of that award means that we were runners up for National Gym of the Year – something we would never have dreamed of when we started out in July2014! We are always very pleased to welcome ladies of all ages, sizes and fitness levels to have a free Consultation at our Centre. We want them to see for themselves how simple and easy our circuit is to use and how regular exercise using our air resistance machines three times a week, coupled with positive lifestyle choices, can have a massive impact on their physical and mental well-being.
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Busy doing modelling work and filming for TV HEY guys and welcome to my March edition of Life ‘n’ style. The past few weeks have been a busy time for me, doing my regular modelling work with Shop Direct and Matalan but also been doing some filming down in London for a TV show. I can’t reveal what it is just yet but I’ll let you all know when it’s going to be aired so you can all have a right old laugh!! TV isn’t really a route I ever considered going down but after being told I have a ‘unique’ personality and being ‘extremely entertaining’ (LOL!) maybe it’s something I might delve into a little bit more…who knows, watch this space!! This week I have done two lingerie shoots but one collection I really liked was this control wear by Myleene Klass for Very.co.uk I haven’t been one for this type of product before
but after wearing this new Embroidered Wave Range that has just been launched it’s definitely something I will be wearing going forward. I have always been quite small on the top but curvy on my bottom half but this set makes you achieve the best silhouette by smoothing and contouring the waist and bum area with its controlling panel. I always thought this type of underwear would be very uncomfortable too but I can thoroughly recommend this range. Think the set works out at £40 but if you don’t like it simply send it back for a refund. So later this month is Mothering Sunday (26th March) and whether you have got your mum, wife, daughter or friends to buy for it’s something most of us leave until the very
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will reveal a new question with space on the facing page for your mum to put photographs if she wants to. This is the type of thing that has more meaning and value than anything really expensive and for £11.95 it won’t break the bank and will be cherished forever and passed down by generation. Another thing I’m a little obsessed with at the moment are Espa products and they would also make a nice gift for Mother’s Day. As the weather starts to change and with spring approaching your skin can
become a little bit dry and not feel at its best. Well, I can’t just get enough of the Salt Scrubs from Espa. They come in three different blends: Detoxifying (which is what I use as I find it’s the best on stubborn areas of cellulite), Relaxing and Invigorating. Which one you should get will more than likely depending on when you like to shower/bathe. All three of the scrubs come in really heavy glass jars and you will need to mix the oils with the salts before you use them (I use the end of my tooth brush).
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I then rub the scrub onto dry skin and either shower or get in the bath – once you get out your skin feels absolutely amazing! All three generations of our family use these products - myself, my mum and my nan and we all say how luxurious these products feel (www.espaskincare.com: £37).
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MARCH COMEDY IN MILO LOUNGE This fortnightly event in Lark Lane celebrates the talents of unsung comedians. Talented musicians and performance poets are also occasionally featured. The events, which are free to attend, start at 8.30pm (last entry at 9pm) and conclude at 11pm. Upcoming dates: Thursday 16th and 30th March; Location: Milo Lounge, 90 Lark Lane, L17 8UU. THE GATEACRE SOCIETY Our next meeting is on Sunday March 19th at 2.30 in the Gateacre Chapel on Gateacre Brow. At this meeting, Stephen Lyus will be talking about the history of Liverpool’s Botanic Garden. Admission is free to members and non-members. Donations welcome. BELLE VALE PREFAB PROJECT Did you live in a prefab in Belle Vale? Come and join us in our free monthly meetings at the Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, on the last Thursday in the month. We are an informal chatty group and love to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Find us on Facebook - Belle Vale Prefab Project - for more information. GARSTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Monthly talks on topics of local interest, starting 7.30pm at Garston Park Church, Island Road, L19. Admission: £3 visitors, including tea/coffee. 3rd March 2017: Jessie Hartley - Liverpool Dock Engineer by David Hearn. 7th April 2017: The Wilfred Owen Story by Janet Holmes. All welcome. The Society’s email: gdhs@outlook.com ART AND CRAFT MARKET Returns to the Old Police Station on Lark Lane, Sunday 19th March at 11:30-2:30. Stalls of fabulous handmade goods available directly from the makers. All in time for Mother’s Day gift buying! Why not bring mum along to our pop up vintage tea room? ORIEL SINGERS present Faure’s Requiem, 1st April 7.30pm; Nordic Church, Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, L1 5EX Programme also includes Copland’s 4 Motets. Admission £8 (£5 concession) on the door. For more info contact info@orielsingers. co.uk 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 £1.00. You will receive a warm welcome and make new friends. For info call Helen on 07837 711178 DANCE AFTERNOON A chance to get together with around 50 other dancers and dance some ballroom and classic sequence dances. Any requests played. New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Litchfield Road, Halewood, Liverpool L26 1TT. From 12pm to 3pm. Admission £3.50. Free tea, coffee, cake and biscuits. GRASSENDALE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY Meeting on Thursday March 9th 2017 when Kathleen Williams from Oldham will give a demonstration entitled “Once in a Blue Moon”. Meetings are held in Dovedale Baptist Church Hall, Olivedale Road, L18 1DW. The doors open at 7.30pm, for meeting at 8.00pm. FRIENDS OF HARTHILL AND CALDERSTONES PARK Meeting at 7.15pm on Monday 13th March 2017 for the AGM followed with a talk by Colin Twist on “A Natural History of North West England and North Wales”. Meetings are held in Childwall Primary School, Woolton Road, Liverpool 16, the entrance to which is off Salisbury Park. A charge of £2.00 is made for visitors, who are most welcome to attend. DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a traditional jazz concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 7 March between 2-4 p.m. Come and have a dance or just listen. Further details from Peter Swensson. 0151 722 1478 TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY Next meeting Monday 20 March; Greenbank Sports Academy (Rathbone Room), 7.30pm. Roger Davies relates the story of Preston-based Ribble Motor Services on Merseyside and elsewhere. A former Ribble officer, Roger’s story deals with the bus operation undertaken by one of the principal UK operators eventually absorbed by Stagecoach. £2 includes refreshments. Everyone is welcome. MERSEYSIDE NATIONAL TRUST ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS A friendly group who organise Sunday workdays at local National Trust estates. We have residential working weekends too. All equipment provided. We also have a Saturday walking programme. For full details of 2017 programmes: Twitter: @merseyside_ NTV; call Chris on 0151 677 9664; Facebook: MerseysideNTV. No need to have NT membership. LIVERPOOL OSTEOPOROSIS GROUP PUBLIC MEETING On Thursday 23rd March 2017 at 2.00 pm ‘Fashion, Flair & Fractures: how to
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deal with body shape changes’ A talk and demonstration by Suzanne Hewitt, NOS Ambassador and ex-model, speaking from personal experience. At The Lecture Theatre in the Education Centre, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP. Entrance fee of £2.50 for non-members of the group. For further info: (0151) 228 5028 or (0151) 722 0726 CARDINAL HEENAN PTA are having a Tom Jones night on Saturday 25th March. Rob Bachelor is the voice of Tom Jones. All the hits, tickets are £7 for this event. As usual, supported by DJ and licenced bar. Tickets can be ordered by calling 07751 988769 or visit www.cardinalheenanpta.org.uk SUPPER NIGHT - WOODLANDS HOSPICE Come and join Woodlands Hospice for a night of good food and good conversation. Our Supper Night is on Tuesday 21st March 2017 at Park Hotel, Dunnings Bridge Road, Netherton, starting at 7.30 pm and finishing at 10.00 pm. The evening includes a two course meal, guest speaker and raffles. Tickets are £20 in advance from Christine on 0151 529 8117; christine.peach@ aintree.nhs.uk WOODLANDS HOSPICE IS GOING TO THE RACES - TO BUCKET COLLECT! Bucket collecting is a fabulous way to secure vital money for Woodlands Hospice and the more supporters we have the more money we get in our collection buckets. Just recently our collectors outside Everton FC recently raised over £800 in just 2 hours! We would love to have your support for this important annual fundraiser at pre designated locations over the 3-day Grand National period-6/7/8th April. If you can spare a few hours on any of these days please contact Christine on (0151) 529 8117 or Kay on (0151) 529 8193. GROUPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES ADULT DISABILITY ACTIVITY DAY Every Monday daytime from 11am to 3pm adult disability activity day; it includes DJ with karaoke, dancing, chair based exercise, bingo, play your cards right, full size snooker table, dart board, loads of prizes and much more. Free car park. At The New Derry Social Club, Mere Lane, Liverpool, L5 0QW. Run by P.A.C and the Derry Club. ASPERGER CARERS GROUP Held on the first Monday of each month at Rathbone Hospital, Library Building, William House, Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 4AW. For more information contact 07887 369550 or aspergerconnections@yahoo.co.uk 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 CAN YOU SING? Mature ladies; Can you sing and dance a little. (own transport preferred). We are a mature group of ladies who perform charity concerts in and around the Liverpool area. If interested in joining, Please telephone 0151 427 9991 or 0151 427 3080. CHILDWALL MONDAY CLUB We are a small friendly group meeting weekly at 8pm on Mondays in Score Lane Methodist Church Hall. We enjoy a varied programme of speakers, craft evenings, quizzes, discussions, days out and week-end trips. New members welcome, come along and make new friends 0151 475 0313 DO YOU LIKE BOARD GAMES? We meet on the second Tuesday evening of every month at Kensington Community Learning Centre. If you fancy being Dominant at Dominion, Champion of Carcassone, Mesmerising at Medici or Railroading everyone at Ticket to Ride – this is the place for you! Dozens of games to try each month. For full details see www. kclc.co.uk/what-s-on/board-gamesevening/ or Kensington Community Learning Centre CIC on Facebook THE INKLINGS A group for all who write poetry, fiction, memoirs, etc. Share your writing in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for constructive feedback and advice. Or just listen! We now meet Wednesdays, 1.30-3.30pm, at Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool 1. Phone 07561 077377. ST BARNABAS CHURCH PENNY LANE St Barnabas Church Penny Lane: The Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services every Tuesday. Also on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays a Citizens Advice Centre is available offering a range of advice on money/financial related subjects. Both services are available between 10.30am and 12noon. TOTS & CO Allerton United Reformed Church. We are a friendly play group for carers and their children meeting every Wednesday during term time (1.30-
3.00pm). Only £1.00 for a carer and up to two children and refreshments are included. All welcome. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE CHILDWALL We are a friendly group who meet every first Thursday of the month (7.15pm) at Christ the King Parish club, Score Lane, L16. New members most welcome! For info contact 07787 606636 or wichildwall@gmail.com 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. BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 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 6.007.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955. CHILDWALL MONDAY CLUB We are a small friendly group meeting weekly at 8.00 pm on Mondays in Score Lane Methodist Church Hall. We enjoy a varied programme of speakers, craft evenings, quizzes and discussions and also have days out and weekend trips. New members very welcome, come and make new friends. Contact 0151 475 0313 CREDIT UNION AND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU SERVICES Every Tuesday between 10.30am and noon, Lodge Lane Credit Union offers its full range of services. Also, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month the Citizens Advice Service is available – again between 10.30am and noon – offering advice on a range xof money/finance related subjects. Please call in if you would like to talk to either of the above. FIBROMATES – NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549 for further details FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS ICT Functional Skills Entry Level 3 at the Mackets Education Centre or Halewood Academy (also at local libraries), just 2.5 hours a week. Small and informal groups. Course consists of email, word processing and internet. A basic knowledge of computers is preferred but not essential. Please call Carole on (0151) 443 2197 or Doug on 07925 369899 FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2.30pm. We have interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 722 0143 or 0151 226 1984. GUIDED WALKS Re-trace the rich tapestry of Liverpool’s colourful history. Admire stunning architecture and discover amazing hidden gems. Tours led by qualified guides. Email: citywalks@outlook.com INCLUDE ME CIC A weekly Wednesday morning meeting is held at Linksview, Vale Road, Woolton from 10am to 1pm. We are tackling the issues of loneliness and exclusion in the local area, so why not meet up with us for coffee and put your ideas and suggestions forward for what activities you would like us to provide for the group. Contact Janet on 07894 585689 or email info@ includeme-org.org LCRA WALKING GROUP A Liverpool-based group who organise regular Sunday coach rambles to the Lake District, North Wales, Peak District and Yorkshire Dales. Walks are graded to suit all abilities. The club also arranges weekends away and social activities. To find out more call Will on 0151 486 6541, find us on facebook or visit www. liverpoolcatholicramblers.com LEE VALLEY KNITTING GROUP The group meet on a Wednesday 11 – 12.30 at The Lee Valley Millennium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, L25 2PR. It is free to come along, we have a mixture of very experienced knitters and people wanting to learn. It’s not just knitting we also do crochet, quilting and other activities. Contact Laura 07794 119379. LISHI TAI CHI Look after yourself with Lishi – a different way to exercise. No puffing, no red faces. Posture, breathing, moving, use your mind and body to
help you forget your cares for an hour or so. Mondays, 7.15-9pm; Holy Trinity Church Hall (corner of Church Road and Woolton Road, Wavertree – opposite School for Blind). For more information: 07808 899333 LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB Meets on the last Friday of the month at 7 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE. Doors open 7pm. The club is for all levels of play. For further details see our website at liverpoolbackgammon. co.uk or phone 07931 553829. Free lessons also available. LIVERPOOL BRIDGE CLUB 7a Croxteth Road, L8 3SE. Monday afternoons – beginners and improvers; Monday and Wednesday evenings – experienced players; taster session for beginners, 11 September; beginners 10-week course, 18 September. For more details please ring (0151) 727 2140. LIVERPOOL HARMONY CLUB Weekly open night at Lee Park Golf Club, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L27 3YA from 8pm to 10pm on Thursdays. Come and savour the sound of the male voices of the Grand National Chorus. All are welcome. Check us out on our website www.liverpoolinharmony.co.uk LOOKING AFTER YOUR FEET ‘Looking After Your Feet’ is an informative and enjoyable presentation which tells you about the changes to your feet, skin and balance as you get older. With demonstrations and samples of which products to use,
along with a Q&A session, I can talk to your group or organisation. Contact Gillian by email - staffskills@outlook. com for more information. M. S. SOCIETY YOGA The M.S.SOCIETY have an afternoon of yoga at Linkside, Vale Rd. Woolton on a Tuesday afternoon from 2.00 till 4.00 p.m. All are very welcome. MAKING MUSIC FOR FUN The Liverpool String Orchestra warmly welcomes new players to enjoy making music at the Unitarian Church Hall, Ullet Rd., on Monday evenings at 7.15. No auditions needed, just come along and play! Further info 07979 411488 and www. liverpoolstringorchestra.co.uk MUM AND BABY FITNESS CLASS Yummy Mummy Buggy Fitness, Meeting every Monday 9.30am at Wavertree Mystery Park by Blue Coat School. Only £4 per session, Fitness class to help mums get back into shape after giving birth. Email sophie@pbpersonaltraining.com Or call 07805976281. OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS AND LINE DANCING CLASS Aigburth Community Church Hall, Dundonald Road, L17 0AE. Keep Fit class for ages 50+ Tuesdays 9.3010.30am with inspiring standing/ chair-based exercises. Beginners Line Dancing class with simple, fun routines Fridays 9.30-10.30am. Classes £3. Contact Amy: 07507 015227; amy_sand1@hotmail.com PARKINSONS UK Meets regularly at The Bridge Chapel, Heath Road, L19 4XR. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Tel. Beverley Jackson on 03442 253748. Patients and/or carers most welcome. Change attitudes. Find a cure. Join us. ROBY GARDENING SOCIETY Is a well-established friendly local gardening group. Visitors and new members are very welcome to come to meetings held on the 1st Tuesday each month at 8pm. Meetings held at Page Moss Baptist Church hall, Page Moss Lane, Liverpool L14 0LZ. Admission £1.50, with refreshments. Varied programme for gardeners. Please ring Jo 0151 289 8335. ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Roy Castle FagEnds Stop Smoking Support Groups. Held weekly: Woolton House Medical Centre,Fridays 2.30pm-3.45pm, Garston Library, Monday 2pm-3.15pm. Speke Neighbourhood Health Centre, Monday 4.15pm-6pm, or Wednesday 1pm-3.15pm. Allerton Library, Tuesday 4pm-5.15pm. No appointment
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necessary, free practical support and advice and access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Champix or Zyban. Freephone 0800 195 2131 for further information. SEWERS AND KNITTERS WANTED Project Linus (projectlinusuk.org. uk) makes quilts/blankets for local children who are ill or in distressing situations. We welcome handmade items for all ages, we can provide fabric/wool if required and will arrange collection. If you can help, please contact caroline.fogell@yahoo.co.uk SINGING OUR SOCKS OFF Community choir for everyone. Fun, friendly and very active club performing across the city at major events meet every Wednesday at St Hilda’s Church, Stuart Avenue, Hunts Cross, 7.15pm to 9.15pm. First session free, £6 per class, no experience necessary. Call Su on 07717 181826. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL We are a group of women, sharing a global vision with Soroptimist International. We work together through service projects, fund-raising and advocacy to advance human rights and the status of girls and women. We meet monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7pm: Sefton Park Hotel, 37 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool L17 4JE. For further details, contact annegrimes19@gmail. com; mobile 07814 564649 ST BARNABAS CHURCH Penny Lane weekly coffee mornings; Tuesday 10.30–12 noon. Sudley House, L18 open daily 10 am–5 pm. Free entry - Mossley Hill Rd Liverpool www.liverpoolmuseums .org.uk Tel. 0151 478 4178. THE CREATE WORKSHOP We offer sewing, crochet, knitting, flower arranging and art classes. We also cater for birthday, hen and baby showers. 54 Allerton Road, Woolton Village, L25 7RG. Contact Elizabeth on 428 0101 or visit www.thecreateworkshop.com 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. For info 0151 726 8934 TICKET TO READ Ticket to Read, Woolton’s FREE community library, now has a Tea & Tales session on Mondays from 1.30 to 2.30. All are welcome to this reading group. Find Ticket to Read at the Simon Peter Centre on Church Road, Woolton, from 1.30 to 4pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. YOGA CLASSES At Garston Park Church Hall, Island Road, 10-12am and 7-9pm. All welcome. Relaxation, postures and some meditation. Ring June for more information – (0151) 486 3874. BOWLS BOWLERS NEEDED Garston Pensioners Mens Bowling Club. Experienced bowlers needed, also beginners most welcome. Bowls available for beginners. Team play Tuesday and Thursday league games. Club green on Garston Park, Liverpool L19. New season starts in April. Contact Gordon Whitehead on 427 3307. CADWA BOWLING CLUB Would you like to play crown green bowls socially? All abilities welcome and bowls are provided if needed. We are in Rocky Lane, just round the corner from the Turnpike. For further information ring Eric on (0151) 489 9484, Jim on 07949 813591 or Alan on 07900 273712 EAST WAVERTREE BOWLING CLUB 129a Dunbabin Road, Childwall. Enjoy the Summer outdoors, come and play Crown Green Bowls at our friendly club. Either a player or a beginner – all welcome. Just come along or contact Norma Williams (0151 727 6438) ETON BOWLING CLUB Are you interested in Crown Green Bowling? We are the oldest bowling club in Liverpool. Come and join a friendly club where you will be made most welcome. We are located at the back of The Halfway House in Woolton Road and our season runs from the end of March until October. Contact Geoff on 07922 110624. CLUB ROCKY LANE We are looking for new members or visitors to come and join us in playing CROWN GREEN BOWLS. We only play socially most afternoons in the week. For details call ERIC on 489 9484 or CLIFF on 289 0102. CALDERFIELD BOWLING CLUB Calderfield Bowling Club (Halfway House, Woolton Road) are looking for players; ladies and gents any age it does not matter whether you can bowl or not you will be made very welcome indeed. If you are interested please ring Bob Tipper on 07818 214704 or email bobtipperaph @hotmail.co.uk) GARSTON LADIES BOWLS Garston Park, Liverpool 19; every Wednesday and Monday at 1.30pm. Ladies young and not so young come along and try. If interested please contact Pat Coe (0151 280 6066) SPRINGWOOD PENSIONERS
BOWLING CLUB Requires males over 55 for our bowls club, learners or bowlers welcome. We play Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Garston Park, L19. Learners can be taught at times to suit them, bowls supplied. Phone Eddie Crook (0151 384 7382) or Les Graves (0151 486 3625) SEFTON PARK BOWLING CLUB is looking for new members. Based in Sefton Park, we have various competitions starting from Easter to October. Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Wednesday and Friday Evenings, and most weekends. Learners & experts, singles & couples are all welcome to come and play in the great outdoors. Postcode L17 7DG. Contact Gregg Watson on 0151 222 2964 DANCING BALLROOM Ballroom, Latin and popular Sequence dancing. Every Wednesday at The Railway Club, Melling Road, Aintree. 8.30 to 11pm. Large dance floor and friendly crowd. Admission £3.00. Contact Maureen McDonald on 07866 077053 BRAND NEW ISTD GRADED DANCE CLASSES FOR THE DINGLE/ TOXTETH COMMUNITIES. Team Oasis Children’s Charity is delighted to bring 3 new evenings of ISTD dance classes: ballet, tap dancing, modern, musical theatre. Tots from 3 years/juniors from 5 years/adv juniors from 11 years. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at Team Oasis Dance & Drama Studios, 121-125 Parkhill Rd, Dingle, L8 4RN. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Fee: £4.00. For more information please phone 07985 534784 or email: theteamoasis@hotmail.com CHILDREN’S TAP AND BALLET CLASS Held at Childwall Valley Methodist Church Hall, Score Lane, L16 5EG. Saturdays Tap 12.30-12.45pm (£2 per class) Ballet 12.45-1.30pm (£5 per class). Ages 4+ children can work towards exams with an experienced, qualified teacher. Contact Amy: 07507 015227 amy_sand1@ hotmail.com LINE DANCING – St MARKS CHURCH Tuesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm Small friendly classes £3 includes tea and biscuits. Join us at St Marks Church Hall, Hartsbourne Ave, L25 2SB. Accessible on bus routes 79 & 14 via Childwall Valley Rd (Sylvia 0151 722 6653). LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 LIVERPOOL CONTRA FOLK/COUNTRY DANCE CLUB A friendly club, teaching a mixture of folk/country/barn dance style, American square and Pride and Prejudice styles. No need to bring a partner. Make new friends. Keep fit! TUESDAYS open 7-45pm Dancing 8-10pm at the Scout Hall, Gorsedale Rd (off Dovedale Rd) L18 5EP. TEL 427 1907 OTHER ACTIVITIES BADMINTON A small group of mixed male/ female aged between 35/65 play on Thursday evenings at Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive near Penny Lane. 8 o’clock till 9-30 £3 per session. Looking for new players with a good standard, we do not play in any league but you will get a good game. Please ring Dot 0151 475 8775 LINE DANCE CLASS Held at The Scouts Hut, Gorsedale Road (off Dovedale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18). Every Thursday 11am to 12 noon. Class Fee £3. For information ring Sylvia on 0151 722 6653 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 for further i nformation. EXERCISE, MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS The Bagot Stack system focuses on improving posture through progressive exercise and dance movements. Suitable for all abilities. Monday’s 1.30-3pm and Thursday’s 7 – 9pm. Both classes take place at All Hallows Centre, Harthill Road, Allerton, L18 3HU. Contact Jane on 0151 724 5192 or www.janesfitness.co.uk. LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB The group still meets on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, but the venue is now The Cornmarket pub, Old Ropery, off Fenwick Street. All levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. Membership is free, no charge for attending. Very relaxed. All levels from beginners to advanced/native speakers welcome.
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Involved in a dispute concerning Money or Property? This month we meet Veronica Howley, Head of Litigation at GAD LLP Solictitors. What have you found to be most important to Clients? Most clients involved in a dispute want to resolve it, as quickly and cost effectively as possible. The law, and the litigation process, can be complex, bewildering and frustrating for litigants, but resolving a dispute is a practical discipline. It is my role as a professional, to guide the client through the legal issues, the litigation process, and provide them with solutions to help them settle their dispute so they can move on from it. How do you help? When clients approach me, they are usually looking for constructive advice to resolve a dispute that they are already locked into. Their situation can be maddening or upsetting but either way, it is bound to be stressful. The client is looking for a resolution but may not be able to identify a way they can resolve their dispute themselves, or there may be some complicating factor which requires a lawyer’s assistance to get them to a satisfactory resolution. How would you describe your approach? I start by listening. It is essential that I give a client the opportunity to explain their situation, in their own words and at their own pace. Once I have a clear picture of the situation, and any background that has created the dispute, I am better placed to advise them on how the law will apply to their situation, and from there, how we can work together to resolve it. I really do enjoy this sort of challenge. Which areas of litigation do you advise upon? As a general litigation solicitor, I have a broad range of experience in a range of cases. Most of the disputes that am involved with are claims for substantial amounts of money, substantial damages, disputes concerning property held in trust, and quite often a mix of claims. I have particular expertise in the following areas: • Contract/quasi contract and commercial disputes • Disputes about wills,administration of estates, and inheritance claims • Disputes over beneficial interests in land and property • Trusts and breach of trust/breach of duty • Shareholder and Partnership disputes • Professional negligence claims concerning professional advice.
The majority of my work involves the resolution of multiple legal issues within a single case. I have specialist expertise in cases where the capacity, capability, or vulnerability of one of the parties is a key issue in the determination of the dispute. Are there any time limits on claims? Yes. Each type of case has its own specific time limit and they can vary from 6 months to 12 years. To take the examples I have given, an inheritance claim must be brought within 6 months of the date that a Grant is issued in the estate concerned. At the other end of the scale, a claim for the recovery of land must be brought within 12 years from the date that the right to the land accrues. If a claim is brought outside of the limitation period allowed, then the defendant will have a full defence to a claim. If a lawyer misses a limitation date, then a negligence claim by his client is likely to follow so it is vital to get it right.
of winning the claim and securing 100% of these assets, and made life as difficult as possible for the defence in the way that the case was conducted. It took a lot of time to unpick the true situation and careful analysis of the bank statements of both A and B showed a pattern of spending that could only mean that B was spending all of A’s money. We won at trial. There was an appeal, and we won that, securing not only the property, but a substantial costs award and possession of the property. Hard work but worth it for the result.
How did you become involved in dealing with disputes? By accident! As a trainee solicitor I was fortunate to be given cases to work on that would test my problem solving abilities, knowledge of the law, writing and negotiating skills. A lot of those cases involved a dispute that had already arisen, or which would result in a dispute if the problem was not resolved. I found that the more complex the problem, the more I enjoyed finding a way to resolve it. By the time I qualified in 2001, dispute resolution had become my specialism and I have stayed with it through 8 years in partnership at a Wirral firm before joining GAD.I could not imagine doing anything else now. What needs to be proven in order to bring a successful claim? It depends entirely on the kind of claim being brought. The single common feature for almost all claims is that it is for the Claimant to prove their claim, not for the defendant to disprove it. There are some very limited exceptions where legal presumptions operate to switch the burden of proof to the Defendant but they are rare. Which case especially pleased you in 2016? I acted on behalf of a dementia patient ‘A’ who lacked capacity, in defence of a claim brought by her adult offspring, ‘B’ who had made numerous claims to different types of 100% beneficial ownership of A’s home and practically every other asset A owned. It was clear from the evidence that B, who was living at the disputed property, had engineered a situation to secure the best chance
Contact Details for Veronica You can contact me by email: vhowley@gadllp.co.uk, or telephone our offices on: 0151 733 3353 Veronica’s Accreditations ADR Group Accredited Mediator Member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers’ Association (PNLA) Member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialist (ACTAPS)
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Meet four of the new stars of Fit For Me THE latest group of ambassadors for Liverpool’s Fit For Me campaign have been revealed. The ambassadors who are from all over the city and from all walks of life have one thing in common and that’s to inspire everyone to be more active with their own personal stories. They join other ambassadors of the campaign, which has engaged with over 100,000 people since it launched last July. Fit For Me is a social movement which aims to inspire and get everyone more active in Liverpool. That can mean doing as little as 10 minutes more activity, getting off the bus a stop earlier or simply taking the stairs instead of the lift. To coincide with the new ambassadors, Fit for Me have also launched their new online activity finder where everyone will be able to find activities near them at www. fitforme.info The campaign is delivered by NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group and Liverpool City Council as part of the ‘Living Well’ programme. Dr Maurice Smith, a GP at Mather Avenue surgery in Allerton and Healthy Liverpool’s ‘Living Well’ clinical lead said: “Getting more active benefits everyone and can improve your everyday life. Start with simple things like walking more, taking the stairs instead of the lift or finding active ways to spend the weekend. “As long as it gets your heart beating a bit faster and makes you breathe a bit harder, it counts. If you have a long-term condition, doing activity is still beneficial and can actually help your condition – ask your GP if you’re concerned, but don’t let it stop you.” Councillor Tim Moore, Mayoral Lead for Organised Sport, added: “These little things can make a massive difference to your overall health and wellbeing.
“Being active is good for you and can improve your everyday life. “Even small changes can give you more energy, make you feel less tired and stressed, lift your mood, help you to sleep better and boost your confidence – as well as helping to protect you from serious illnesses such as heart disease and dementia.” Councillor Tim Beaumont, Mayoral Lead for City Wellbeing, said: “It’s great to see the hugely successful Fit For Me campaign take the next step forward. People have found inspiration in the stories of real people getting more physically active. “The beauty of the campaign is that it doesn’t matter what shape, size or age you are, whether you’ve been active in the past or if you’re an absolute beginner. However fit or unfit you may be, being active is something that can help us all feel good.” Join in with free local activities, special offers and motivational support at www.FitForMe.info, like our page on Facebook www.facebook.com/ FitForMeLpool, follow us on twitter @FitforMeLpool (https://twitter.com/ FitForMeLpool) or access the Fit for Me quiz at fitforme.info/how-activeam-i/activity-quiz/.
Meet James… James is 48 years old and is from Woolton in Liverpool. James’ back and knee pain can make it hard for him to get active, but by sticking to low impact activities, like swimming and cycling, he’s able to enjoy an active life without injuring himself. as long term back and knee conditions.
Meet Carol… Carol is 56 years old and is from Speke in Liverpool. Despite being registered blind, Carol doesn’t let anything stop her. She’s changed her life for the better by walking more, going to fitness classes and quitting smoking, which has helped her to lose weight and make new friends.
Meet Dan Stinson… Dan is 57 years old and is from Mossley Hill in Liverpool. Dan was never very sporty, but swimming helps him manage his diabetes without medication. Being more active has given him the strength and confidence to get out there and try new things.
Meet Kerry Marie Fisher… Kerry Marie is 44 years old and is from Garston in Liverpool. Kerry Marie often found her busy life completely exhausting until she found the confidence to join her local running club. This has helped her make some beautiful new friendships and given her more energy to have fun with her four kids.
Threading dreams exhibitions THREADING dreams exhibitions 2017 from the Sreepur village Bangladesh – Ruby Porter MBE would like to invite you all to come along and see this beautiful
embroidery worked in adverse poverty by amazing women. Sreepur cards, silk scarves and other gifts will be on sale, all made at
Sreepur. Ruby will be at all exhibitions 11-4 each day. St Barnabas Church Penny Lane Liverpool L18 Monday 20 to Saturday 25 March – six days.
L25 – Greystones, Quarry Place – £475,000 AN extremely unique and individual fabulous property with a wealth of possibilities. This flexible property comprises of two reception rooms, three bathrooms, two of which are ensuites, downstairs WC, five bedrooms, a very spacious kitchen/diner and a conservatory. Stunning gardens with a number of terraces and a backdrop of the quarry
adding atmosphere, character and individuality to the property. Two double garages (one detached) with adequate surrounding space for plenty of parking options. This property has the ability to be turned into two individual homes. Also excellent as an annexe, with the feel of your own home with gardens and parking.
The separate double garage, as it is away from the house, could be converted into a home business / office or even a holiday home rental. This property has a lot to offer the entrepreneur or ideal as a fantastic family home. A DEFINITE MUST SEE! NO CHAIN EPC GRADE = TBA. For further details contact Martin and Co. on 0151 428 6922
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NE W An extremely unique and individually designed property with a wealth of living possibilities. This five bedroom detached home is situated in a quiet cul de sac location in Woolton Village. Comprising: Two reception rooms, three bathrooms, two en suites, downstairs WC, five bedrooms, spacious kitchen/diner, conservatory, side terrace, stunning gardens, two double garage (one detached) A definite must see! EPC = TBA
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Martin & Co are pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom mid terrace property, in need of a little TLC and situated in the Norris Green area of Liverpool, a great home or a fantastic rental investment. Comprising: hallway, two reception rooms, kitchen, three spacious bedrooms, and generous size rear garden. Must view! EPC GRADE = D
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Aluminium loft ladders and 5 rung extending ladder £30 M: 0792 312 9141
Excellent fake unused Canada goose jacket size medium cost £200 sell for £150 o.n.o. 0151 428 5930
Car battery fit most average size cars not very old £15. 5 wheels and tyres off Fiat Siciento but would fit most small cars £50 for the 5. M: 07564 833 175
Acoustic guitar nylon strings v.g.c. suit beginner £35 T: 07518 968 828 Rockery stones two dozen various sizes sand stone type £30 the lot buyer collects M: 07954 727 240 Gents sheep skin coat new absolute bargain 40” chest £65. Single bed mattress and headboard £60. Set of grass bowls bag and jack £40. T: 0151 280 6681 Upright exercise vibra power manual and DVD’s £40.
Tower digital pressure cooker brand new (unused instructions included £15 no offers. M: 07964 669 538 Cross trainer cost £565 sell for £200 excellent condition sadly not used come and have a look M: 07745 880 570 5 Garden chairs large garden table (70 x 33 “) and small umbrella stand £15 Small glass top table £5 M: 0790 2101 515
Brand new double memory mattress still in wrapper cost £199 sell for £120. Free delivery M: 07903 765 261 Man’s suits and black leather jacket 0151 280 1462 (for details) Flymo easy reel mower very good condition cost £90 sell £35. 0151 283 2017 Brand new tyre on 13” rim fits old ford escort. Label still on tyre £20. 0151 256 7620 Flymo easy reel mower very good condition cost £90 sell £35. 0151 283 2017 Brand new tyre on 13” rim fits old ford escort. Label still on tyre £20. 0151 256 7620
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Sewing machine brand new £80 o.n.o. 0151 428 3276 Large bird cage (brand new) £30 o.n.o. 0151 384 4924 M: 0756 239 3972 Bridesmaid dresses Cadbury purple sizes 6,8,10 off shoulder style excellent condition £30 each. Bridesmaid shoes Cadbury purple sizes 4,5, £10 each bag to match £5 each 0151 724 4407 Ercol two seater couch plus two chairs dark wood good condition £160. M: 07749 189 936
3 seater brown leather settee hardly used very good condition £175 o.n.o. M: 07715 998 981 Black retro house phone (John Lewis) unused £20 0151 733 2694 Two white loom wicker bedroom chairs very good condition £10 each 0151 494 9987 Small drop leaf table £20. o.n.o. Bale of used white towels £10 o.n.o. very good condition 0151 494 9987 Light oak dining table four chairs almost new bought recently bargain £260. 0151 427 7222
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1. If you were travelling from Liverpool to Birmingham in which general direction would you be travelling (as the crow flies)? (a) North West (b) South East (c) South West? 2. In what year did Lime Street Station open? (a) 1836 (b) 1866 (c) 1896? 3. Which was the first Sunday newspaper to be published in Britain (in 1791)? (a) Sunday Times (b) Sunday Telegraph (c) The Observer? 4. Which country was known by the Romans as Caledonia? 5. “The Stars and Stripes” is a nickname given to the national flag of which country? 6. How many players are there in a water polo team? (a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 9? 7. Which of the following authors wrote “Alice in Wonderland”? (a) Lewis Carroll (b) Charles Dickens (c) A.A. Milne? 8. In which South American country are the ports of Antofagasta, Concepcion & Valparaiso? (a) Argentine (b) Brazil (c) Chile? 9. Of which European country are the Magyars the largest ethnic group? (a) Hungary (b) Poland (c) Serbia? 10. The artists Rembrandt,Vermeer and van Gogh were all what nationality? (a) Belgian (b) Dutch (c) French?
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Sudoku is a highly addictive puzzle game with one rule: Place the number from 1 to 9 in each row, in each column and each 3 x 3 box.
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Down 1. Family name of the Lords of Sefton, whose family seat was Croxteth Hall (8) 2. Amphibious craft invented by Sir Christopher Cockerell (9) 3. American TV hospital drama (1,1) 4. 17 March is “-- --------“ Day (2,8) 5. Morse code consists of dashes and ---- (4) 6. Morning (1,1) 10. In addition (4) 11. ---- synthesiser (musical instrument) (4) 13. Conveys to destination (5) 15. Donkey (3) 19. “Much --- About Nothing” (Shakespeare play) (3) 21. Lacking in speed (4) 25. Female deer (4) 27. Unit of weight (20 cwts.) (3) 29. Initials of the famous painter Lowry (1,1)
General Knowledge 1. South East 2. 1836 3. The Observer 4. Scotland 5. USA 6. Seven 7. Lewis Carroll 8. Chile 9. Hungary 10. Dutch
ACROSS: 1. Mothers Day 7. Or 8. Tom 9. Lvov (or Lviv) 10. Apt 12. Lasso 14. Nearest 16. EO 17. SC 18. Orang 20. USSR 22. IDD 23. XL 24. Ad 26. Cost 28. Folk 30. NW 31. Tess 32. In DOWN: 1. Molyneux 2. Hovercraft 3. ER 4. St. Patricks 5. Dots 6. AM 10. Also 11. Moog 13. Sends 15. Ass 19. Ado 21. Slow 25. Doe 27. Ton 29. LS
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Pop Quiz 1. Ringo Starr 2. The La’s 3. Frankie Goes to Hollywood (B-side of “Relax”) 4. Billy J Kramer 5. Photographs 6. Icicle Works 7. Holly Johnson 8. The Searchers 9. Echo & the Bunnymen 10. Rebecca Ferguson
This Month’s Quiz Answers
Across 1. What many of our lady readers will be celebrating on Sunday, 26 March! (7,3) 7. Conjunction which signifies an alternative (2) 8. “--- Brown’s Schooldays”: famous book by Thomas Hughes (3) 9. Major Ukrainian city, founded 1256, 70km from Polish border (4) 10. Appropriate (3) 12. Rope/noose used by cowboys (5) 14. “------- and dearest”? (7) 16. Executive Officer (1,1) 17. South Carolina (1,1) 18. ----- utang (monkey) (5) 20. Former name for Russia (1,1,1,1) 22. International Direct Dialling (1,1,1) 23. Extra large (1,1) 24. Advertisement (abbrev.) (2) 26. Price (4) 28. People, relatives, etc. (also, type of music) (4) 30. North West (1,1) 31. “---- of the d’Urbervilles”: novel by Thomas Hardy (4)
1. Who released an album in 2008 entitled “Liverpool 8”? (a) Gerry Marsden (b) Paul McCartney (c) Ringo Starr? 2. Which Liverpool band had a 1991 chart hit with “There She Goes”? (a) Dead or Alive (b) The Farm (c) The La’s? 3. “Ferry Cross The Mersey” was a 1964 hit for Gerry & The Pacemakers. Which other famous Liverpool band recorded it as the B-side of a 1983 hit? 4. Which Merseybeat singer was born in Bootle in August 1943, real name William Howard Ashton? 5. Beatles lyrics: “In Penny Lane there is a barber showing……”: what? 6. Ian McNabb was the leader of which 80’s Liverpool band? (a) Flock of Seagulls (b) Pale Fountains (c) Icicle Works? 7. By what name is William Johnson (born Liverpool, 1960) better known? 8. Which Liverpool group from the Merseybeat era took their name from a 1956 John Wayne film? (a) The Big Three (b) The Dakotas (c) The Searchers? 9. “The Killing Moon” was a Top 10 hit in 1984 and features prominently in the 2001 film Donnie Darko: which Liverpool band wrote and recorded it? 10. Which local singer released the album “Lady Sings the Blues”, a tribute to Billie Holliday, in 2015? Competition Winners LILLY LINK Mrs L Fielden L25 Miss S McGarth L35
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Vets cup form sees them progress By Mick Titherington
Stoneycroft 2 Northern 0 On a cold, overcast January Saturday the first half of this encounter saw the Croft in control but lacking the penetration to turn their dominance into goals. The home side are turning into a slick outfit these days moving the ball around in a confident and competent manner yet the first half display in some ways reflected the weather. The second period saw the Croft ramp up the pace and there was a feeling that it was only a matter of time before the Northern defence cracked. Such feelings, however, always have a caveat with
that back of the mind thought that it is not going to be your day. Then midway through the half Peter Galvin hit a screamer from 30 yards that was destined to bulge the net as soon as the ball left the forward’s boot. The hosts had hardly finished celebrating when Phil Rain, determined not to be outdone, showed Gascoigne-style skill to flick the ball over the oncoming defender’s head and superbly volleyed the ball into the net before the hapless keeper could blink his eye. The tie ended 2-0 with the prospect of silverware for the Croft not looking a bad wager. Stoneycroft 2 Mossley Hill 1
Croft Vets were once again the hosts for this I-Zingari Vets Cup tie. The home side kept up their cup form with a solid performance. Goals from Tony Griffiths and Carl Lamb, the latter a 25-yard rocket, saw them sail into a two-goal lead. More chances followed but they were unable to add to their tally and the visitors must have been thankful to go into the break with only a two goal deficit. After the break, Mossley Hill perked up and pulled a goal back and caused the Stoneycroft nerves to jangle slightly but in truth the game never really seemed in doubt and the Maiden Lane outfit headed for the quarter finals, with their reputation as a good cup team firmly intact.
Woodlands Hospice is going to the Races – to bucket collect BUCKET collecting is a fabulous way to secure vital money for Woodlands Hospice and the more supporters we have the more money we get in our collection buckets. Just recently our
collectors outside Everton FC recently raised over £800 in just two hours! We would love to have your support for this important annual fundraiser at pre designated locations
over the three-day Grand National period – 6/7/8th April. If you can spare a few hours on any of these days please contact Christine on (0151) 529 8117 or Kay on (0151) 529 8193.
90 Squadron Air Training Corps is recruiting ARE you 13 years old, male or female and interested in the RAF – flying, military skills, sports, technical subjects, adventure training,
Duke of Edinburgh Awards? If so we parade Monday and Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Charles Gordon House, Woolton Road,
Garston.
Contact us on (0151) 427
5679 or email 90@aircadets. org
Community Health Nurse celebrates 50 years’ service LIVERPOOL Community Health NHS Trust Tuberculosis specialist nurse, Susan (Sue) Jamieson, is celebrating 50 years’ service as a NHS Nurse. Sue started her career in 1967 as a pre-student nurse in Myrtle Street Children’s Hospital, and went onto become a nurse in adult services at the David Lewis Northern Hospital. Sue also worked at the Royal Liverpool Hospital before joining Professor Davies, Liverpool TB lead, in 1989 as a TB nurse. TB is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected
person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body. In the early days the Specialist Community TB Nursing Team was very small, but over the last 28 years it has grown into a much larger team that covers the whole of Merseyside. Sue became known as the ‘Coughing Detective’ through her work with TB patients and TB professionals. Professor Davies encouraged Sue to speak about her role at international conferences which took her overseas to Germany, France, Canada, and several
states in the USA. Sue explains: “Nursing is an amazing profession which has provided me opportunities that have taken me all over the world. “I’ve had a wonderful career spanning over 50 years, and I’ve been hugely privileged to meet, treat and work with so many lovely people on the way. “My advice to anyone wanting to become a nurse is go ahead and do it. Nursing is one of the most rewarding and diverse careers that make a real difference. “I have learned so many skills that have carried me through a long and colourful career.”
Woodlands Hospice supper night COME and join Woodlands Hospice for a night of good food and good conversation. Our Supper Night is on Tuesday 21st March 2017
at Park Hotel, Dunnings Bridge Road, Netherton, starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 10pm. The evening includes a two-course meal, guest
speaker and raffles. Tickets are £20 in advance from Christine on 0151 529 8117; christine. peach@aintree.nhs.uk
Liverpool Sefton men’s hockey fourth team back with a bang ON A cold Saturday afternoon Liverpool Sefton Men’s fourth team travelled to Cheshire to play Alderley Edge. This would be the team’s first game in two seasons and there was much anticipation within the whole club as to how the team would perform. The lads did not let anyone down. An excellent team display led to a well-deserved 3-1 victory with goals from James Finlay, Matt Feasley and Keiran Odium. It felt good to be back. The next week the lads were back in action again with a game against John
Moores University. This time the score was even more convincing, with Liverpool Sefton running out 7-2 winners. Special mention should go to veteran Peter Maybury who scored four goals in what was his first game of the season. The return of the 4th team highlights the resurgence of the men’s section this season. Under the guidance of head coach James Cunliffe numbers have been consistently high at Tuesday night training sessions and this is reflected in the results and positions of all teams in the league tables. The high levels of
participation have also created a need to reform the fourth team and under the leadership of captain Tom Knight there are high hopes of a positive future for this team. It has been especially pleasing to see this team being made up with a mixture of young players, new starters and former players who have decided to pick up their sticks again. In other news the men’s first team and the ladies’ second team are both competing in quarter finals of national competitions, with both sides hoping to reach the finals which will be held in May.
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South move closer to retaining Cup By Jim Stanway
SOUTH Liverpool FC produced one of their best results of the season with a 2-0 win in the quarter finals of the Liverpool County FA Challenge Cup at the home of Lower Breck, the Liverpool County Premier league leaders. Both goals were scored by the team’s leading goalscorer Alex Woodcock. League wins by 3-2 against Maghull with an own goal, a Gary Dunning penalty and an Aaron Bowen strike, and a 6-0
thrashing of Cammell Lairds Reserves, with hat-tricks for Alex Woodcock and Gary Dunning, have kept the team in contention to retain the league title although a 3-1 defeat by local rivals Richmond Raith Rovers has made that quest much more difficult. The reserves, under the new management team of David Rietdyk and Billy Birch, have enjoyed a fine run in 2017 with 3 wins, 1 draw and just 1 defeat. The one defeat was a 2-1 loss at Neston Nomads with a Craig Byrne goal being the
only consolation. The team suffered several controversial refereeing decisions but remain in contention for third place. A 4-0 home win over Willaston, a 2-1 win at West Kirby Reserves and a 1-1 draw at Prescot Cables Reserves saw David Mee score six of the seven goals - an outstanding effort. The youth team have had a difficult month with their first defeats of the season with a 2-0 home defeat to Litherland Remyca and a 4-3 home defeat to Maghull Town with
goals from Jordan McDonough, Jack Riding and Chris Wilkinson. All connected with South Liverpool FC were extremely saddened to learn of the recent death of South legend, ex-player/ ex-player manager/ ex-manager Bobby Murdoch. Born in Garston in 1936, Bobby joined South in 1952 and his goalscoring exploits earned him a transfer to Liverpool in 1955. A contemporary of Jimmy Melia, Johnny Morrissey and Billy Liddell, he scored 5
goals in 17 first-team appearances for the Reds before leaving in 1959, a matter of weeks before Bill Shankly’s appointment as manager, and moving on to Barrow, Stockport, Carlisle and Southport (then all in the Football League). Bobby returned to Holly Park in 1965 and played a pivotal role in securing the Lancashire Combination Championship for the now legendary South side managed by Allan Hampson in 1965-66. In the three seasons following his return Bobby bagged an
incredible 76 goals in 159 appearances and returned to South as playermanager in 1972-3 where, on a tight financial footing, he achieved considerable success not least a home appearance in his first season against Tranmere
Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup. An irrepressible character, Bobby is a true South Liverpool legend and we extend our thoughts and condolences to his family and many friends.