Issue 130 – April 2017
STOP AND SHOP
WIN, WIN, WIN
By Stephen Guy, West Derby Society
ROAD transport has been transformed in the past century with motors meeting virtually all our needs. Railways dominated national transport but horses shifted most things around locally before the First World War. People moving house loaded their furniture on to a hand cart or, if they were better off, into a pantechnicon – a large horsedrawn van. Most people walked – it was an age of compulsory exercise because there was usually no alternative. Well-off people were known as carriage folk because they kept private conveyances to carry them around. The shopping experience was gradually changed by the arrival of cars although it was hardly noticeable at first. Old street directories give a fascinating picture of the breadth and diversity of local shops before the advent of supermarkets. Businesses in Hall Lane, Huyton Quarry, in 1918 included grocers, hairdressers, potters, sweet shops, a dairy, fruiterer and chip shop. Thomas Haighway ran a laundry, Norman Langley had a butcher’s and John Ellis a bakery.
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Patricia Pico was landlady of the Seel Arms, Albert Jones repaired boots and Albert Fairclough dealt in old clothes. The only chain store was the Co-op. Eaton Road in West Derby is pictured one sunny day in Edwardian times with not a car in sight. A carriage approaches from the Village – there is a pile of horse muck in the road. A cart stands in Norris Green Road where a shopkeeper stands in the doorway. The sandstone wall vanished long ago but the trees and several of the shops remain. Affordable cars arrived in the 1930s produced by
big manufacturers including Ford. Mass production saw increasing numbers of family saloons on the roads. At first, cars made shopping and other visits comparatively easy for those who could afford them. Until gridlocks started to appear, you simply parked the car outside wherever you were visiting. For a time, even in city centres, drivers just drew up at the kerb. There were no traffic wardens, no parking fees and very few restrictions. All this changed, of course, as more and more vehicles piled on to the roads. The post war years saw the spread of by-passes then the arrival of motorways.
Parking meters and other restrictions were hugely resented – as they still are among some drivers today. n Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 19 April at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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Sensory garden opened for guests with autism AN £8,000 sensory garden, to help people with autism enjoy short breaks at Autism Initiative’s Minshull House, was opened today ( Thursday) by grant funders. Awards for All England, part of the Big Lottery Fund, provided the money to create a side garden at Minshull House, in West Derby Liverpool. Ten Camelot volunteers
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History department Dixieland concert achieves Gold Award MERCHANT Taylors’ Boys’ School is celebrating the achievements of its History Department after being awarded the prestigious Gold History Quality Mark by the Historical Association. This is a national award and it took 12 months to complete. The award is rigorous involving a full audit of provision, the creation of a substantial portfolio of evidence across a range of different areas and an inspection visit to meet the department and observe teaching. The department was assessed in Teaching and Learning, Curriculum, Achievement, Leadership and Enrichment with each section being well regarded in the final report. It was recognised in the report that the ‘learning and achievement in the subject is strong’ and that GCSE results in History are ‘impressively high’ at 98% A*-C, alongside A level success of 100% A*-C. This is the result of the hard work and dedication of both the pupils and teachers, supported by the wide range of resources that are used in the department to inspire and complement the teaching. In addition to this, the work that the history department does in the local community was also commended.
THE Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 4th April between 2pm and 4pm. Bring your brollies and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just
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CARDINAL Heenan PTA are having a Bee Gees tribute night on Saturday 29th April. Tickets are £10 and are supported by DJ and a licenced bar. History continues to be a popular subject at Merchant Taylors’ and this department has strong influence on other areas of the curriculum and school life. It was acknowledged in the report that our pupils ‘understand the purpose of studying history and are highly motivated’ being guided by a strong curriculum and structured feedback. Mr Heap, who is Head of History and Politics and a Principal Examiner for the Edexcel History GCSE, said: “We are delighted to be one of the first schools in the country to achieve this prestigious award. The department as a whole has worked hard over a number of years to create an innovative History curriculum which helps our students to see how the events of the past directly shape the world in which we live. “Since 2013, 29 boys have gone on to read
History at university having achieved outstanding A Level results according to national benchmarks. At GCSE the department has increased the number of boys achieving an A* when the national trend has been one of sharp decline. “However, this award recognises a lot more than just exam results. We help our students to develop a genuine love of the subject which will never leave them. In future years we look forward to working even more with the local community and with local schools to promote the teaching of History.” The award was well deserved with the History department being described by the assessors as ‘well led, influential and forward thinking’. With very few secondary schools being awarded Gold so far, this is testament to the outstanding education that Merchant Taylors’ provides.
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If the cap fits SANDRA saw him first as she walked through Springfield Park with her best friend Doreen. Herbert crouched by the bushes, binoculars pressed to his eyes. He peered intently into the undergrowth before noting something down in a notebook. The girls sat down nearby and opened their sandwiches. They knew Herbert from work in the office at the nearby brewery. He had an outdoor job and could often be seen bustling around the yard making sure consignments were loaded correctly on to dray carts. Herbert put away his binoculars and went over to
the girls. “First blackcap this year,” he said. “It was perched inside the copse – they’re very difficult to spot.” Sandra rather fancied Herbert and decided to become a bird spotter too. They were soon going into the park during lunch breaks and in the summer evenings after work. She discovered that Herbert was interested in all kinds of wildlife, from the smallest moth to the largest elephant. Their first day out together was to Chester Zoo, reached on a noisy steam train that stopped at every station. They shared a packet of
crisps and a bottle of cream soda. It was fun riding on the elephant as it slowly made its way through the noisy crowds. Herbert kept his cap firmly on his head – he wore it everywhere he went: Sandra had never seen him without it. Herbert particularly liked the apes and monkeys but Sandra thought them uncouth and savage. A family of orang-utans sat by a shallow pool. A big male half-crawled, half walked along the bank. Suddenly one of the young ones pushed the ape into the water. He snarled as he pulled himself out,
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April DIXIELAND CONCERT The Savoy Jazzmen are giving a concert in the Sefton Park Palm House on Tuesday 4th April between 2-4 P.M Bring your brollies and join in the Mardi Gras parade numbers or just come and listen. There is a £6.00 admission charge which includes tea or coffee and a slice of cake. Further details from :Peter Swensson 0151 722 1478 LIVERPOOL MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION 2017 Liverpool Model Railway Society, Saturday 22nd April 10am – 5pm and Sunday 23rd April 10am – 4.30pm. At Merchant Taylors School (Ian Robinson Sports Centre), Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 0QP. There will be 20 plus Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, societies, refreshments, parking. Adults £5, SC £4, Children £2, Under 5s Free, Family Ticket £12 (2 adults 2 children). Website: www.lmrs.org.uk ROTARY LIVERPOOL SOUTH New Members Evening at Heath Hall, Garston on Monday 24th April 7.00 for 7.30pm. Come along, enjoy some food and drink with us and see if Rotary is for you. If you are interested ring our club mobile on 07934 370525 or contact Membership Chairman Roger Saunders on 07982 241289 e-mail rjsaunders@blueyonder.co.uk Check out our website www.liverpoolsouth. rotary.org MURDER ON THE NILE Wednesday 10th – Saturday 13th May, Murder On The Nile, a play by Agatha Christie, at Allerton United Reformed Church, on the corner of Booker/Mather Avenue, tickets cost £6 adults, £5 concessions and £3 for children. Doors open 7pm, curtain up 7.30pm. Tickets available on the door, or from the Church on a Monday evening between 7.30pm and 10pm FLAMENCO DANCE Ladies Class for Beginners in Woolton Village L25. Every Wednesday at St James Hall 7.20-8.20 pm. email us wooltonflamenco@gmail.com Also Facebook Woolton Flamenco Dance Liverpool THE BENTLEY Do you enjoy singing? The Bentley is a well-established local group. We meet each Tuesday at 8pm at Oakvale Church Hall on the corner of Edge Lane Drive. We are rehearsing for show performances of HMS Pinafore and Trial by Jury in May. No experience is necessary, and it’s a great way to meet other enthusiastic people. If you are interested please call or text 07816 966080. info@bentleyoperatic.co.uk BEE GEES TRIBUTE NIGHT Cardinal Heenan PTA are having a Bee Gees tribute night on Saturday 29th April. Tickets are £10 and are supported by DJ and a licenced bar. Tickets can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www. cardinalheenanpta.org.uk SPORTSMAN’S EVENING Cardinal Heenan PTA are pleased to welcome former Liverpool player and BBC Match of the Day pundit, Mark Lawrenson, for their next sportsman’s evening on Friday 12th May. Also speaking will be ex Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, Mark Crossley and comedian Billy Wheadon. Tickets are £20 and can be booked by calling 07751 988769 or visit www. cardinalheenanpta.org.uk EASTER BINGO BROUGHTON HALL PTA Broughton Hall Catholic high school PTA Famous Easter Bingo. Sunday 2nd April doors open 6.30pm at Broughton
Hall Sixth Form Centre, Honey’s Green Lane, L12 9HJ. Please support this dedicated group of parents and friends of the school in our community event. Fantastic prizes - Car Park available. Further details - www.broughtonhall. com 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 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. 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 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. Regular events GROUPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided. Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information. ACTIVITY HUB Are you at a loose end on a Tuesday morning? If so come along to Long Lane Church, off Mill Lane, Wavertree, 11am till 1pm. We have board games, crochet, knitting, card making, gardening and church maintenance (if you are handy). Refreshments provided £1. All welcome. For info call Helen on 07837 711178 AMATEUR BOXING CLUB Tuebrook Community Centre, Marlborough Road, L13 8AU. Mon, Wed, Fri. 5-7pm. Under 18s £1.50. Adults £3. 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 6.00-7.30pm. Patients, former patients, family, friends & carers all welcome!! For more info ring Helen 07948 120955 BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy Liverpool South is a friendly support group for people with lung disease/breathing difficulties. We usually meet the fourth Monday in the month at 1.30 pm, Bridge Chapel Centre, Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR. For further information, please ring the British Lung Foundation Helpline on 03000 030 555 C.A.B.
C.A.B. drop-in (10am to 12noon) Tuebrook Hope Centre, Christ Church Buckingham Rd. L13 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. CHARITY TABLE SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30 pm (pitch available only £7). 2 Daneville Road, L4 9RG. Phone 0151 792 8711 CHRIST CHURCH CENTRE, SEDGEMOOR RD. Coffee morning in church centre, Tues 10am-12noon. Make new friends or relax with old ones, everybody welcome. Call Helen on 0151 474 1444 for info. Connect ‘n’ Create. Come along for company, a cuppa and a bit of craft or anything creative! All skills, all levels! Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Call Barbara 0151 226 2992 for more. CROXTETH HALL GARDEN SOCIETY We are a friendly group who meet in Croxteth Hall every 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 which includes refreshments and raffle. If you’re interested in gardening why not join us. Please ring Jim or Pauline on 0151 928 5625 – visit our website www.croxteth.net CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www.coresidents-association.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Wed between 10am – 11.30am young at hearts club every Thurs. 2pm – 4pm. Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lover House Lane L11. 2SF. For info call Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992. DEYSBROOK YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Meet every Friday 11.00 to 12.30 (except Bank Holidays) at the Deysbrook Village Centre, Deysbrook Way, Liverpool 12. There is a range of activities creative as well as fun; occasional trips; enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome. DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. DO YOU LIKE BOARD GAMES? We 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. For details www. kclc.co.uk/what-s-on/board-gamesevening/ or Kensington Community Learning Centre CIC on Facebook ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP We are looking for new volunteers to assist with awareness/fundraising events. Contact Mike Birch. mike-birch@ blueyonder.co.uk, for info about our work ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Stop Smoking Support Groups. Weekly: Cohen’s Chemist, Mon 11.30am – 12.45am. Old Swan One Stop Mon 1.30pm – 2.15pm. West Derby Millennium Centre Tue 5.30-6.45pm Yew tree CC Tue 9- 10.15 am and 3.30-4.45pm, Green Lane Pharmacy Tuebrook Sat 10-11.45am Excluding bank holidays (no appointment necessary) free support and access to Nicotine Replacement therapy & Champix Freephone 0800 195 2131 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. FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2-30pm. Interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. For info please call : 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 LITTLE STEPS For preschool children and carers. St Christopher’s, Lorenzo Drive. Wednesdays 9.45am-11.15am Term time. No waiting list. No lower age limit. Just come along or call Sue 0151 226 2992. LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Meet at Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton, nr Widnes, every Wed. from 7pm. Monthly meetings held at the Friends Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre, every third Friday between September-May. Membership is £15 per year for adults, £5 for juniors 14-17 yrs. ggastro@liverpool.ac.uk. LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB Meet 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 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 welcome. Visit our website www. liverpoolinharmony.co.uk THE LIVERPOOL SHOWTIME GROUP Is available for Ladies groups, charity events etc. For details, please telephone 079038 69600 or 079415 26370 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS (NAWC) The NAWC meet at Lowlands in Haymans Green every Thursday between 2 and 4 pm. Come and enjoy a friendly afternoon. We enjoy guest speakers, outings, theatre trips amongst many other activities. Further details about other clubs in Liverpool contact – Pat Blair (0151) 228 0316 or email patblair33@gmail.com. PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel, corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 PARKINSON’S SOUTH LIVERPOOL GROUP We meet on the second Thursday of each month at Bridge Chapel Heath Road, Liverpool, L19 4XR at 7.15pm. Come and join us for an informal chat and helpful advice regarding Parkinson’s with quest speakers. PRESCOT & DISTRICT BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Wednesday evening at 7.15 p.m. at Huyton & Prescot Golf Club, Huyton Lane, Huyton, L36 1AU. Easily accessible, large car park, friendly atmosphere. For further
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St Luke’s West Derby, Princess Drive, L14. Tel 228 9063 Fri 2 to 3.30pm all welcome. Lunch Club 1-2pm seniors TEA DANCE Monday 1.30 -4pm. Navy Club, Bowring Park. Tel: 0151 280 5050 or 220 1332 ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Classes at Oakvale United Reform Church, Broadgreen Rd; Wednesday 7.30 to 8.15pm (beginners) and 8.30 to 9.50pm for more experienced dancers. All welcome, all you need is a pair of soft, flat shoes. For info telephone Rosemary (0151) 281 0317 or visit www.rscds-liverpool.org.uk DANCE AFTERNOON A chance to get together with around 50 other dancers and dance some ballroom and classic sequence dances. New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Litchfield Road, Halewood, Liverpool L26 1TT. From 12pm to 3pm. Admission £3.50. Free refreshments. LINE DANCING Huyton Gateway 115 Rupert Rd., L36 9TE Keep fit have fun, beginners welcome. Every Wed 10 am – 11am £3 per class OVER 50’S KEEP FIT CLASS Keep Fit class for ages 50+ with inspiring standing/chair-based exercises, Fridays 12.30-1.30pm. Held at St Aidan’s Church Hall, Cherry Lane, Walton, L4 6UG. £3.50 per class, pay as you go. For more info. please contact Amy: 07507 015 227 or amy_sand1@ hotmail.com. KEEP FIT OVER 50’S Huyton Gateway, 115 Rupert Road Huyton L36 9TE a great friendly class for anyone aged 50 + Keep fit improve strength balance and meet new friends. Monday 10 – 11am £3 per class. YOGA HUYTON GATEWAY 115 Rupert Rd, Huyton L36 9TE. Relaxed friendly hatha yoga class taught by Frank Perry. Beginners welcome. Every Mon., 11.15am –12.15 pm and Thurs., 6–7pm; £3 per class. Bowling WEST DERBY RECS BOWLING CLUB Would you like to play crown green bowls? Ladies and Gents teams looking for new members; experienced or beginners welcomed for the new season. Contact Keith (07999 724879) or Beryl (0151 480 0118) INDOOR BOWLING Have fun at our indoor bowling at St Luke’s Community Centre Princess Drive, West Derby. Mon at 2pm – 3.30 p.m. £1.50 includes a cuppa and cake. Call Lorraine Brown 228 9062 for details. Lunch club 1 till 2pm seniors JACOBS LADIES BOWLING CLUB Play Monday afternoons at the Sefton Arms West Derby. New Members needed, beginners or experienced players warmly welcome. Come and meet our friendly team. Contact Irene (0151-292-3570) or Lena (0151-4755167). LADIES BOWLING CLUB Farmer’s Arms, Clubmoor. Our friendly team needs new members. Beginners or experienced players will be warmly welcomed. For information contact Ann on 0151 256 0681. FED UP? Crown Green Bowling for the Gardeners Arms. All new members welcome, beginners (tuition can be arranged if requested) or experienced players. Ladies & Gents teams. For info call 0151 228 7792 Other activities WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY Do you need a speaker for your group? If so then contact Gaynor Lanceley 0151 226 2020
WIN – Four family tickets for Liverpool Model Railway Exhibition up for grabs THERE is to be a Model railway exhibition in Merchant Taylors Ian Robinson Sports Centre on Liverpool Road Crosby on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April. This is your opportunity to win a free family ticket for two adults and two children worth £12. The exhibition is hosted by Liverpool Model Railway Society and will be of interest for all the family from the youngest to the oldest member. We have both a sit on train for the children and a layout they can operate themselves. Amongst the award winning layouts is Herculaneum Dock – see the old Overhead as things where in days gone by. Show the children the coal mine based on Prospect Pit on Daisy Hill. Both steam and electric
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Win a family ticket to Easter pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Two family tickets are up for grabs to see Sleeping Beauty at the Epstein Theatre THE egg-cellent panto starring Tina Malone and 911 boyband star Lee Brennan will run from Friday April 7 to Sunday April 23 (times vary) and tells the tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora who is cursed by an evil fairy, and must wait in eternal slumber until the spell is broken by true love’s kiss.
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ACROSS: 1. Gorgonzola 8. AI 9. Can 10. Orderly 11. Issue 14 BT 17. Schmeichel 19. Or 20. Add 21. Nutrient 25. Mai 26. Lo 27. EO 29. Yahoo 30. RN DOWN: 1. Goodison 2. Radish 3. Oar 4. Nile 5. OC 6. LA 7. Anfield 12. Scrum 13. Umbria 14. EE 15. BC 16. That 18. Ed 22. Tay 23 ELO 24. Noo 27 ER 28. On
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General Knowledge 1. 1933 2. 1914 3. 1931 4. 1754 5. Swiss franc 6. Evelyn Waugh 7. Avocados 8. Table tennis 9. Alfred Hitchcock 10. W B Yeats
This Month’s Quiz Answers
Down 1. Everton’s home ground (8) 2. Edible root vegetable (6) 3. Paddle used for rowing boat (3) 4. The world’s longest river (4) 5. The -- : TV series set in Orange County, California (1,1) 6. Los Angeles (1,1) 7. Liverpool’s home ground (7) 12. Rugby formation in which the players bind together (5) 13. Region of Italy (capital: Perugia) (6) 14. Electrical Engineering (1,1) 15. British Columbia (1,1) 16. Take ----: pop group (4) 18. – Miliband: ex-leader of the Labour party (2) 22. Longest river in Scotland (3) 23. Electric Light Orchestra (1,1,1) 24. “Och Aye The ----“!! (3) 27. Elizabeth Regina (1,1) 28. Not off !! (2)
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LILLY LINK Miss V Covey L17 1. Climie Fisher 2. Bobby Brown 3. The Supremes 4. Mark Knopfler 5. William 6. REM 7. 4 Way Street 8. Leeds 9. John Mayall 10. Country & western
Across 1. Blue-veined Italian cheese (10) 8. Amnesty International (1,1) 9. Metal vessel; tin (3) 10. Attendant in a hospital (7) 11. “The Big -----“ (5) 14. British Telecom (1,1) 17. Kasper ---------- : Leicester City goalie (10) 19. French word for gold (2) 20. Don’t subtract!! (3) 21. Substance providing nourishment (8) 25. --- Tai: a well-known cocktail (3) 26. Jennifer Lopez is known as J --(2) 27. Executive Officer (1,1) 29. Internet provider (hooray!) (5) 30. Royal Navy (1,1)
1. Who had the 1987 hit single “Rise to the Occasion”? (a) Climie Fisher (b) Love and Money (c) Scritti Politti 2. Who had the 1988 hit single “My Prerogative”? (a) Bobby Brown (b) Alexander O’Neal (c) Luther Vandross 3. Which Motown girl-group had the hit singles “Up the Ladder to the Roof”, “Nathan Jones” and “I Second that Emotion”? (a) Gladys Knight & the Pips (b) Martha & the Vandellas (c) The Supremes 4. Who wrote the Tina Turner hit single “Private Dancer”? (a) Eric Clapton (b) Elton John (c) Mark Knopfler 5. What is Smokey Robinson’s real name? (a) Harold (b) Samuel (c) William 6. Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Michael Mills are members of which band? (a) The Foo Fighters (b) Pearl Jam (c) R.E.M. 7. Which one of the following is not an album by The Beach Boys? (a) Holland (b) 20/20 (c) 4 Way Street 8. The Who released a live album in 1970 entitled “The Who Live at -----“. Was it recorded in: (a) Leeds (b) Leicester (c) Liverpool? 9. Which British-born blues legend was awarded the O.B.E. in 2005? (a) Jack Bruce (b) Peter Green (c) John Mayall 10. Bluegrass is a form of which type of music? (a) country & western (b) jazz (c) reggae Competition Winners
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Vets run out of steam as Cup dream ended By Mick Titherington Stoneycroft Vets 1, St. Vincents 3 There is often a cry in Vets football of “still got it” and there is no doubt that as footballers age their ability to retain technical proficiency and skill is maintained long after speed and stamina have steadily drained. So it was a case of experience v youth in this
I-Zingari Combination Cup tie, with the Vets playing host to a much younger St. Vincents side, currently lying second in the First Division of the open age league. It was also something of a reunion with many of the visiting team formerly turning out for the home club. The game started with a bang with the Vets
coming out of the starting blocks at a cracking pace. Continuing in their recent form the Vets were able to display their class moving the ball about with precision and confidence. It was no surprise therefore when they took the lead with an early goal courtesy of the head of Kev Price. Shortly after, following
a period of further dominance, the Vets won a penalty. The failure to convert the subsequent spot kick proved to be a turning point. The miss was the catalyst for the visitors to up their game and they gradually began to gain and retain possession as the pace previously shown by the hosts began
to wane. Being forced back into their own half the Vets were proving resilient and were able to hold out until the 75th minute when the Saints drew level following a goalmouth scramble. The younger side then took over and were able to add to their total with another two slots and extinguish the Vets cup hopes.
Tips to help you have five-to-10 portions of fruit and veg in a day
South Reserves top scorer David Mee (in red) has 26 goals this season. Here he is in action at the recent game at top-of-the-table Ashville.
South still in the mix ... By Jim Stanway
SOUTH Liverpool FC remain active on two fronts and face two important games at the end of March which will go a long way to indicate whether the first team will finish with silverware. A league game at Newton, the title favourites, will be vital to South’s chances of retaining the title, while a midweek semi-final against Woolton in the Liverpool County FA Challenge Cup will provide an opportunity to retain the cup that the team won so thrillingly last May. The semi will be held at Walton Hall Park
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on Tuesday 28th March at 7pm. An important win at Upton AA by 4-3 saw the team stay in contention for the league title with goals from Alex Woodcock and Gary Pollard and two from Gary Dunning including a penalty. Three points were awarded to the team when Cammell Laird Reserves failed to raise a team but the wet weather has also caused some postponements. The reserves have consolidated a top six position in the West Cheshire League second division despite a 3-0 defeat to the league leaders, Ashville. A well deserved 1-1 draw with fourth placed Hale with a David Mee penalty equalising a first half strike. A win over lowly West Kirby Reserves saw David Mee score another hat-trick, his fifth of the season, along with goals from Paddy Doyle, Reggie Royes and Gerard Forde. The youth team got back to winning ways with a 2-1 away win at Vauxhall Motors with two well-taken goals from Luke Wilson They remain in pole position to take the West Cheshire League youth division title but the weather has taken its toll on their fixtures. The club will be holding its annual Sportsman’s Evening at the Highfield Social Club, Queens Drive, Liverpool, L14 1PT on Friday 5th May and the guest speaker is Liverpool FC legend Jan Molby. The tickets at £25 can be obtained from Jim Stanway on 07566 248126.
A COUPLE of weeks ago, news came out that we now need to have about 10 portions of fruit and veg a day for our general wellbeing. One of the reasons for this is because by the time we are about to consume these foods a lot of their elements have been destroyed through overcooking or being sprayed with pesticides etc, so we don’t really feel the feel the full benefit of that food. Here are some tips that I hope will help: n Buy a food blender – these are absolutely brilliant for helping you achieve
your fruit and veg intake in a day. There’s so many great smoothie recipes about that are easy to put together and will give you what you need. You can even add some protein powder, which is what I do. n Add some berries to your breakfast or maybe some mashed banana or avocado on your toast n If you nee.d to snack either mid-morning or midafternoon, try having some low fat Greek style yoghurt and add some fruit. n You can also use some guacamole or humus, create dips with carrot, peppers or celery.
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First team are champions By Chris Thomas
THE hard work has paid off for Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club men’s first team. After a gruelling pre-season that began last July, the team has been confirmed as league winners of the North West League Division and have therefore earned promotion to the North League. Promotion was confirmed with a game to spare with a 7-0 victory over Bowdon. The success of the team has been driven by coach James Cunliffe and captain Peter Kenyon and the positive feeling created by the men’s first team has flowed throughout the club. There have regularly been over 40 players at training on a Tuesday night and all teams have performed well this season as a result. Third place in the league has been secured
for the second team and second in the league for the third team, which brings promotion. The reformed fourth team has been undefeated in all its games. The club is still on the hunt for other honours. Despite quarter final defeats in National competitions for the men’s first team and the ladies’ second team, there are three ladies’ teams competing in the semi -final of Lancashire cup competitions. Liverpool Sefton have a good record in these cup competitions so the teams will be doing all they can to bring home more trophies to complete a very successful season. Preparations are already under way for the summer activities with plans in place for Walking Hockey and Back to Hockey sessions for those interested in taking up the sport.
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Alder FC – Winter round up By Peter Harrison
STORM Doris has brought the first serious disruption to the season with two weekends cancelled in February due to waterlogged pitches. The Premier Division side has seen mixed results with a solid 4-2 away league victory against Old Xaverians – Ben Forshaw with a rare goal and Seb Langley on the score
sheet. They also progressed into the next round of the League Cup with a tight 3-2 victory over Alumini – with Timmy Naylor and Tony Smith netting. However, sandwiched in between was a disappointing 2-0 defeat to East Villa in the George Mahon Cup, which saw them eliminated in the quarter finals. The first division side has moved nicely up the
table and is in contention for a top four finish. A 6-0 home demolition of Eli Lilley saw Antony Barnes score a wonder goal (his words not mine!) with Owen Jones and, remarkably, veteran Hilly on the score sheet. This was followed up by a hard fought 2-1 victory against Edge Hill Boys Club with Sean Davis grabbing the all-important winner
late in the game. Kevin Murphy The Alder Club is hosting a charity event for Kevin on Sunday 9th April 2017. Kevin has been diagnosed with gullet cancer and is receiving treatment to recover. He is chairman of Fulwood Arms, who play in the Liverpool and District Sunday League. A charity football match will be held at 2pm between an
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Alder team managed by big Norm and a team representing B&M retail warehouse in Speke where Kevin works. There will also be a BBQ and raffles with sponsored prizes – everyone is invited to attend what will be a great day and to support a great cause.
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