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Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section FREE email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk AL-ANON Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking. website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk helpline: 020 7403 0888 10am-10pm. local contact: Dave 07806 603259 Linda 07563 638900.
ART & CRAFT FAIRS The Old Police Station, Lark Lane. 4th Saturday of each month (March to November and the 2nd Saturday in December) the same day as the Farmers’ Market and gives local Creatives the opportunity to showcase and sell their work. All pieces for sale are handmade - no bought-in/mass-produced goods are allowed.www.calidadevents.co.uk
BROUGHTON HALL CENTRE Broughton Hall Centre, Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool L12 9HJ. The Centre for Day Courses, Training and Community Events 07980 187 888 email Barbara.Sinclair@brought onhall.com
CHRIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road Tuesdays 10am-12noon. Come along for a drink and simple snack - make new friends, or relax with old ones. Everybody welcome! Ring Helen on 474 1444 for information.
KNIT AND NATTER Can you knit or just fancy a natter? We knit for babies born prematurely. Come and join our Knit & Natter group which meets every Wednesday morning at Christ Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road 101130am. Just come along! Ring Barbara on 226 2992 for info
CRAFTY COFFEE This group makes cards and is keen to explore and develop ideas and suggestions for other crafts! All ages welcome - and all skill levels - come along and share your skills and ideas! Thursday mornings 10am-12noon at Christ Church Centre on Sedgemoor Road. Ring Helen on 474 1444 for info
COFFEE MORNING Each Wednesday between 10.00am to 11.30am. Young at Heart Club every Thursday afternoon between 2pm-4pm. Address: Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lower House Lane, L11 2SF. For information phone Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992.
CROXTETH PARK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details: www.cp-residentsassociation.co.uk
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP St Andrews Church Hall, L13 0AL. Normally last Tuesday and second Saturday of each month. A chance to have a chat, laugh and participate at your own pace with those who know ‘what it’s about’. For more info call on 0151 2263406 or email: danielle@changingclubmoor.org.uk
ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Liverpool Eczema Support Group will be held on Tuesday, 15 May at 6.00 pm in Picton Neighbourhood Health Centre, Earle Road, L7 6HD. Please contact Mike Birch mikebirch@blueyonder.co. uk for further information.
INDOOR BOWLING Come and have fun at our indoor bowling at St Luke’s Community Centre Princess Drive West Derby. Mondays at 2pm 3.30pm cost is £1.50 includes a cuppa and cake. Contact Lorraine Brown on: 228 9063 for details. Lunch Club 1-2 Seniors
INDOOR BOWLS Held every Tuesday between 12.30 and 2pm. Have fun, meet new friends and have some gentle exercise. £1.00 per session including refreshments. St Christopher’s Community Hall, Lorenzo Drive. Tel: Barbara on 226 2992.
KNIT AND NATTER Can you knit or just fancy a natter? We knit for babies born prematurely. Wednesday morning, term time in Leamington Primary School at 10am. RingHelen 474 4444 for info.
LITTLE STEPS Group for pre-school children and their carers in Christ church Centre on Sedgemoor Road, Thursday in term time 13pm. No waiting list and no younger age limit. Just come along - or ring Sandra on 226 1774 for details.
LIVERPOOL CLUB FOR HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE The Coffee Morning held for people with some hearing loss in the family resource room 2nd floor MSDP building Queens Drive L.Pool 13 has been amended to every third Tues in the month. - The next Coffee Morning will be Tues 17th April then every third Tues each month until further notice. - Communication is via normal speech. Apologies to all concerned. Mary - tel: 01515491928
LIVERPOOL FARMERS MARKETS Second Saturday of each month. WOOLTON VILLAGE 9am-2pm Fourth Saturday of each month LARK LANE 9am-2pm. WEST DERBY Saturday 2nd June
PARENTS AND TODDLERS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am to 11.15am, during term time at Ebenezer Chapel. Corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Avenue. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and a friendly chat. Contact Mrs. D A Wright Tel. No. 0151 256 5880
PARKINSON’S UK Join us Your Local Group of Parkinson’s UK. Meets regularly at Elm Hall Church Hall, Elm Hall Drive, Liverpool 18. Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm Tel: 733 1327. Change attitudes. Find a cure, Join us.
RICHIE THE RANGER GUIDED WALKS: Fancy discovering Historic sites, beautiful green areas, tranquil woodlands... all on your doorstep. Then contact Richie Baker for information about his fascinating guided tours and walks within the city. Details email richietheranger@gmail.com
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SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS
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Which Grammy Award winning disco diva (“I Feel Love”, “Hot Stuff”, “Bad Girls”) died on 17 May 2012? 2. Who had a No.1 single in 1988 with a cover version of the Beatles song “She’s Leaving Home”? (a) Billy Bragg (b) Billy Paul (c) Billy Preston? 3. Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook are members of which band? (a) Squeeze (b) Travis (c) Whitesnake? 4. The Cropredy Festival is an annual event organised by which well-known folk band? 5. Which late 60’s/early 70’s U.S. band consisted of Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Maureen Tucker? 6. Which Liverpool-born singer was the first British female singer to have a No.1 single (1953: “How Much is that Doggie in the Window”)? 7. Which band had 70’s chart hits with “Car Wash”, “Wishing on a Star” and “Love Don’t Live Here Any More”? (a) The Commodores (b) Rose Royce (c) The Temptations? 8. Johnny Marr was the lead guitarist with which 80’s band? (a) The Charlatans (b) The Smiths (c) The Stone Roses? 9. Which legendary guitarist is nicknamed “Shakey”? (a) Jimmy Page (b) Frank Zappa or (c) Neil Young? 10. Which band released the 2007 album “Favourite Worst Nightmare”? (a) Arctic Monkeys (b) Gorillaz (c) The Libertines?
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The meeting of the Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association takes place every second Tuesday of the month at Leamington Road School Dinner Centre (6.30 pm). For further details visit our website: www.scarisbrickresidents.info
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TEA DANCE St Luke’s West Derby, Princess Drive, West Derby Liverpool 14 Tel. 228 9063 Friday 2 to 3.30pm All welcome. Lunch Club 1-2 Seniors
TEA DANCE Mondays from 1.30 till 4pm. Navy Club, Bowring Park. Tel: 0151 280 5050 or 220 1332
Crossword Solution ACROSS: 1. Lilliput 9. Ena 10. Danube 11. Oddie 12. NI 13. Arteta 18. Orb 20. Oars 21. Sami Hypia 24. Alma 25. Cry 27. Ag 29. Lasso 31. Nod 33. Arbeloa
TEA DANCE A chance to try out moves in Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing. Tuition takes place on Monday afternoons 1.30 to 3.30pm at Woolton Conservative Club, Grange Lane, Gateacre Village, L25. Cost £3. Call Colin 07826 310779
THE HUYTON POET AT YOUR EVENT An opportunity heaven sent - A funny poem and a comic tale - book me by electronic mail. thehuytonpoet@gmail.com
THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP Informal meetings are held on the last Wednesday in the month (except December) at Sunflowers Cancer Centre, 21 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For more details call 0151 726 8934
TUEBROOK THERAPY DAY Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU, Saturday 12 May and then every
DOWN: 1. Leon Osman 2. Indira 3. Lad 4. Idea 5. PA 6. UN 7. Tu 8. Vera 14. Royal 15. Tap 16. Erics 17. Tsars 19. BMA 22. Ill 23. HM 26. Yolk 28. Goa 30. Ado 32. Dr second Saturday of the month thereafter 11 - 4.30. Holisitic Therapies, Readings and Retail. Admission £1. Therapies £10. Readings and Hopi Ear £15 Refreshments available. 07713 398993
ZOË’S ANNUAL SUMMER FAIR Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice is holding its Annual SUMMER FAIR on Sunday 24th June 2012, 1 - 4pm at Broughton Hall High School (next door to Zoë’s Place) There is sure to be lots of fun including crafts, stalls, tombola, Kite Flying, face painting, clown, D.J., refreshments and much much more. So come along and join in the fun!!! Stall fee £20.00 If you are interested in having a stall could you please contact me as places are now limited!!..... Thank you. Anne-Marie Washington 0151 2280353 Email: annemarie@zoes-place.org.uk
ACROSS 1. Location of Liverpool’s main rail station (4,6) 9. “We —- Family”: 1979 hit single by Sister Sledge (3) 10. “Fred ——-‘s Circus” (5) 11. 1980’s TV series: “Teenage Mutant ——- Turtles” (5) 14. French word meaning “and” (2) 15. – Lewis: author (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) (1,1) 16. Not down! (2) 17. Separate into different categories, etc. (4) 19. Retribution (7) 21. Saint or street (abbrev.) (2) 23. Tool used to chop trees, etc. (3) 24. Cynthia (abbrev.) (3) 25. “—— of the d’Urbervilles”: novel by Thomas Hardy (4) 27. Old insurance company: Guardian Royal Exchange (1,1,1) 29. Live (5) 31. Automobile Association (1,1) 32. Confirms (8) 35. Spanish word for “sky” (5)
DOWN 1. County town of Lancashire (9) 2. “Royal ——”: famous Mersey ferry boat (4) 3. “—- at Work”: Aussie band who had 1982 hit single “Down Under” (3) 4. Name by which the 60’s cartoon character Top Cat was known to his friends (1,1) 5. Lift (5) 6. American hospital TV drama series (1,1) 7. Kinetic, nuclear & thermal are all examples of ———- (7) 8. District of North London, home of a Premiership football team (9) 12. “———— Park”: 1993 Spielberg film starring Richard Attenborough (8) 13. Top of triangle, cone, etc. (4) 18. On one occasion (4) 20. “Fruit and —-” (3) 22. Second largest U.S. state: capital Austin (5) 26. Take exam or take a seat (3) 28. Implement attached to fishing rod, used to wind line up (4) 30. “—- Friday”: Chris Evans TV show 1996-2000 (1,1,1) 33. That is (1,1) 34. “Just – Stories”: one of Kipling’s best-known works (2)
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Pop Quiz 1. Bob Dylan 2. Velvet Underground 3. Sad Café 4. Steely Dan & The Doobie Brothers 5. This Is The Life 6. Kanye West 7. Spain 8. Trumpet 9. Travis 10. George Michael Competition winners LILLY LINK Mrs M Games L16. Mr N Coyle L12 SUDOKU Mr A McKerrell L25. Mrs B Elliott L17