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REGULARS 6 Down Memory Lane 8 Health & Well-Being 16 On your doorstep 17 In the kitchen 18 Garden View 20 What’s On locally
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J OURNAL FE ATURE
Friends of Old Christ Church This historical venue was given a new lease of life and aims to be the hub of activity for the community
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he Friends of Old Christ Church, as many of you will know, help the Churches Conservation Trust look after this magniďŹ cent Grade II listed church which is no longer used for regular worship. Its magniďŹ cent interior that once lay redundant and victims to children vandalising it back in the 80’s, is now a popular venue amongst residents and visitors from far and wide and even from the other side of the world as far as New Zealand and Australia. The Friends have been very active since 2006 hosting many community events and raising visitor numbers from small beginnings to over 30,000 per annum with most activities being free to the public. They volunteer as much of their own free time
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as possible to bring to you and our community a mixture of events that they hope will not only tell the stories of local history but will also inspire, with a wide mixture of events to suit all tastes. The Waterloo Farmers and Artisans Market takes place on the second Friday of each month at Old Christ Church Waterloo and has now been running successfully for over four years and is a well established event with many popular stall holders. Following the success of Waterloo Farmers and Artisans Market, Crosby Village has introduced a new market with many of the traders being present at both venues. The Friends of Old Christ Church welcome the introduction of the new market as these markets not only provide services that are
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missing in the community but also attract visitors from outside the immediate area thus giving a boost to the local economy. The Friends of Old Christ Church once again host “The Fair Before Christmas” on Saturday 2nd November. This fair is their most popular of the year and is already fully booked with well over 50 stall holders selling a fabulously assortment of hand crafted items, antiques and collectables. Plus, for the second year running The Crosby & District Lions Club will be joining them in bringing to you Father Christmas in his grotto that last year gave many children the chance to see him for the first time in their lives, a memory that they and their parents will cherish forever.
For further details and information please contact John Bramham on 0151 924 5738 or visit www.oldchristchurch.moonfruit.com Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo L22 1RE
EVENTS AT OLD CHRIST CHURCH The Friends are dedicated to bringing you events on a regular basis, with October and November being packed full nearly every weekend, so we hope there is something for everyone to enjoy! � Nearly New Sale Saturday 5th October 11:00am – 1:00pm Hosted by the National Childbirth Trust � Waterloo Farmers & Artisans Market Friday 11th October 10:30am – 3:00pm � Waterloo Flea & Vintage Market Saturday 12th October 9:00am – 1:00pm � Sefton’s Big Draw & Craft Workshops Saturday 19th October 10:30am – 4:30pm � The Waterloo Beer Festival Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th October* � The Fair Before Christmas Saturday 2nd November 10:00am – 4:00pm � Waterloo Farmers & Artisans Market Friday 8th November 10:30am – 3:00pm � Waterloo Flea & Vintage Market Saturday 9th November 9:00am – 1:00pm *The Waterloo Beer Festival times vary.
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J OURNAL D OWN ME MO RY L ANE
Moor Lane, Crosby Pt 3/3, by Barbara Thomas of Crosby Past & Present
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n the opposite side of this area of Moor Lane is Elizabeth House and The Village Dental Surgery. These buildings are two Victorian semi detached houses and have been renovated over the last couple of years. Nearer to Moor Lane roundabout are 45, 47 and 49 Moor Lane , they are three terraced houses and are a distinctive set of houses painted white and are a landmark in their own right.
Just a little further along on the same side there are two white painted detached houses just the other side of the pelican crossing. During the Second World War one of these houses were home to The Air Raid Wardens in the area as their headquarters.
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Elizabeth House and The Village Dental Practice On the opposite side is Moor House a block of flats that were built in 1959 and were named after the large house that once stood on the site. Of the houses and cottages near the junction of Scape Lane, Moorland Avenue and Moor Drive many still remain. Most of the very larger houses are now gone. The more modern housing extends up to the boundary.
Once passed the roundabout Moor Lane also known as the A595 takes you towards Thornton and is the main A road to Southport. Along this stretch of Moor Lane you’ll pass Tithebarn a Masonic home for the elderly. Tithebarn had some connections with the parish of Sefton, but its origins are unknown. The original building had been converted into a reputable coaching inn in around 1825, but this is doubtful, as Moor Lane was not on any normal coaching routes. Eventually the site became a small group of houses in 1890 and were called Tithebarn Cottages. One of the cottages was a laundry and was set up to take women off the streets and give them gainful employment. The cottages were purchased
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by some local Masonic lodges in 1955 and opened as a retirement home for Masonic dependants on the 17th October 1956. Since then the home has been extended. A little further along is the famous windmill, opposite Moor Lane Methodist, whose history was covered in an earlier copy of Your Local Journal. Continuing on is the home of The Liverpool Ramblers – one of the oldest football clubs in England. The club was formed in 1882 and was the first side from Liverpool to enter The FA Cup. The club settled at their present home in Moor Lane, Thornton in 1937.
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By now, Moor Lane naturally is a very busy main road with a vast amount of traffic at peak times and as you can see from the last in this series of three reports it has vastly changed over the years.
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J OURNAL HE ALTH & WELL- BEING
How to get a better work-life balance By Sarah Davey
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s your life a balancing act? Does your smart phone extend your working day? Do you feel that you never have time just for you? You’re not alone. More people are working longer hours because they feel less secure in their jobs, or because due to lay-offs they are now responsible for extra work. Even if you have little power over the hours you work, you can still improve your life by concentrating on the areas which you can control. Schedule downtime It could be a date night with your partner or a family day out with the kids. Make it top priority. Don’t cancel and don’t allow interruptions. You’ll feel much better for some time spent with those you love.
Outsource Weekends and evenings can easily be taken up with chores. If you can afford it, employ a cleaner, or a gardener, or someone to do the ironing. Use the time saved to do something you really love, like practice playing the piano or walk the dog. Get up earlier Set your alarm for half an hour or an hour earlier and use that time to exercise or get boring household chores out of the way, freeing up time in the evening. Make little changes You don’t have to quit your job and move to a croft in the Shetland Isles. Just fifteen minutes sitting in the park at lunch time reading a book or listening to music can go a long way towards increasing your sense of well-being.
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To qualify for this fabulous prize, all you have to do is complete the crossword below correctly and then take a photo with your smartphone or scan your entry and email to Cllr Sean Dorgan at sureties@aol.com Alternatively, you can post your entry to Cllr Peter Papworth at 34 Dowhills Road, Blundellsands, Merseyside L23 8SW. Please include your name, address and contact details. One entry per person allowed. Completed entries should be received by end of 12th October 2013. Good luck! ACROSS 1 Afternoon snooze (6) 5 Small restaurant (6) 8 Agitate (4) 9 Exciting, intense (8) 10 Sudden eruption (8) 11 Welsh symbol (4) 12 Break away (6) 14 Pay attention (6) 16 Famous public school (4) 18 Strong, formidable (8) 20 Mid-Western US state (8) 21 Incline (4)
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J OURNAL BUSINE SS
Crosby Net is a growing success By Ali Hulse of Tilly Mint & Melissa Scott of Crosby Wills
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n Tuesday 3rd September, Crosby Net held their second evening networking event at Abode Estate Agents in Crosby Village. Almost 40 people from businesses in and around Crosby came together for the event, which was hailed a great success. From bakers and carpet fitters to financial advisors and fitness experts the group covers a wide range of businesses. The meeting in September was held at Abode Estate Agents as one of Crosby Net’s aims is to help local businesses by letting them showcase their premises. Activities included a “guess the ingredients” session courtesy of OMG Juice Bar on Liverpool Road and some speed networking with the winner receiving free juices and a free ticket to next months event.
We started organising monthly meetings back in March, not long after we had both decided to start our own businesses as we were both looking for a local networking group to attend but there didn’t seem to be anything in the area. Now Crosby Net has gone from strength to strength. From this we have formed a close-knit group of businesses who support each other. Crosby Net also run a networking hour on Twitter each Monday between 9.00pm-10.00pm. Any businesses using #crosbynet are guaranteed a retweet. We know without a doubt that the meetings yield results and in fact some of our members have gained business from every session. However, it’s about more than just getting business. It’s almost as if a new community has developed. So all businesses are welcome to come along for some relaxed informal networking with great results.
NEXT CROSBY NET MEETINGS � Thursday 17th October Accessories Online, Little Crosby � Tuesday 19th November Tilly Mint, Cooks Road, Crosby
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Snowdon, Wales By local Crosby resident, Yarni Finney
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iving in the North West of England is the perfect base for day trips to many beautiful places. My husband and I decided to climb Snowdon with a group of friends on the August Bank Holiday weekend. From Crosby it took just under 2 hours to reach Llanberis and the Pen-y-Pass Car Park, off the A4086. Distance: 4 miles up the Miners Track and 4.5 miles down the Llanberis Path. Time: 6-9 hours round trip depending on ability, this is a ‘hard mountain track’. Height: 1085 metres / 3560 feet. This walk starts from the Pen-y-Pass Car Park where there is a Visitor Centre and toilets. It costs £10.00 to park for the day (the machine takes notes). It is best to arrive early to avoid having to park further down the road towards Llanberis. The Miners Track starts off on a quite a level gravelled path, past some lovely clear blue lakes where the ruins of the old copper mine can be seen. The Miners Track was built to serve the Britannia Copper Mine on Snowdon. From the lakes there are views to the summit of Snowdon. The path climbs steeply, and becomes a hard climb over scree and has many steps with very few resting places; especially on a busy day. The path continues towards the intersection of the Miners and Pyg Tracks. The path then zigzags up to join the Llanberis Path, taking a further quarter of an hour to walk up to the summit. The views on a clear day are absolutely fabulous, and from the top it is possible to see Ireland to the northwest. The restaurant at the top is great for replenishing water and to feast on a pasty or delicious cake to keep energy levels up for the descent, which can be just as taxing as the ascent, especially on the knees. Toilets are also available in the restaurant.
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Looking from the glorious summit of Snowdon back towards the Pyg Track (left) and Miners Track (centre). Llanberis Path is the longest and most gradual of the six main paths to the summit of Snowdon and the walk down the mountain mostly follows the Snowdon Mountain Railway Track. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can just jump on the train if you are feeling tired, the train is often fully booked especially on busy days. There are several further stations for the train further down the mountain. The weather was 20c and the café halfway down selling ice lollies, was much appreciated. Once into Llanberis steam train station there are toilets and refreshments and it is possible to either catch a bus back to the Pen-y-Pass Car Park or walk along the road, adding a further five miles.
TOP TIPS FOR CLIMBING SNOWDON � Check the weather forecast to ensure the best visibility and be prepared for all weathers including wearing sturdy footwear. � Have plenty of water and small snacks like bananas to boost your energy levels. � It is important to take a rubbish bag with you and collect all your rubbish to take home, the benefit is the more you eat and drink the lighter your bag gets even though you are carrying the rubbish away with you. For more detailed information go to: www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/walking
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J OURNAL IN THE K ITCHEN
Spinach Quiche By local Crosby resident, Amanda Welch
How to carve a Pumpkin Lantern By Sarah Davey YOU WILL NEED Pumpkins Night lights Small sharp knife (a craft knife works well) Spoon Cooking Oil Felt-tip Pens Newspaper for working on
PREPARATION Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 large eggs (free range if possible) 1 cup milk Freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup grated mature cheddar cheese 2/3 cup of self raising flour 8 blocks of frozen spinach (water squeezed out) or 350g fresh spinach (steamed) METHOD Preheat oven to 180c. In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, milk, pepper and nutmeg together until light and fluffy. Then add cheese, flour and spinach to the mixture and stir together with the other ingredients. Once mixed together pour into a 9” round quiche dish or 8” square oven dish. Place dish in the middle of the oven and allow to cook for 45 minutes or until set in the centre. Serve with a fresh salad for a luncheon snack or with new potatoes and vegetables for an evening meal. Enjoy!
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Draw a circle or hexagon on top of the pumpkin (where the stem is). This will be the lid which you remove so you can insert your hand. 2. Cut through the pumpkin-top with the knife. Use a back-and-forth slicing motion to cut through the thick, tough skin. Remove the cap, scrape off any pulp and seeds and add a couple of slit vents to allow heat to escape. 3. Scoop out the seeds and pulp using the spoon. 4. Draw a pattern for the face on to the pumpkin with a felt-tip pen. Make the eyes, nose and mouth larger than you think you need, because you will have a hard time cutting out tiny features from the tough skin. 5. Follow your pattern as you cut all the way through the pumpkin. Push the cut-out features gently from the inside of the pumpkin and discard the pieces. 6. Place a night-light inside the pumpkin to create an eerie glow. TOP TIP Coat the cut pumpkin-edges with cooking oil to keep the lantern fresh longer.
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J OURNAL G ARDEN VIE W
Autumn ... the late show By Lee Bestall
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ood planning and preparation can make this time of year a dramatic moment in the garden, but if you feel your outside space lacks autumn pizzazz, the work for next year’s spectacle begins right now. You still have time to plant late flowering herbaceous perennials and hardy grasses, both of which have beautiful flowers in bloom right now, but aim to do this at the beginning of the month. Experiment with vivid red Helenium such as ‘Rubinzwerg’ which look fantastic when planted in front of the biscuit coloured flower spikes of Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, or try the much lower, but no less dramatic double pink flowers of Colchicum ‘Water lily’ towards the front of the border. I would challenge anyone who does not favour grasses to find another species which offers colour and texture to match this diverse range of plants. As I sit in the autumn garden right now, perched on a cold metal bench, I can admire the wonderful tall arching stems of Stipa gigantea swaying in the gentle breeze. Standing proud since July, this majestic grass will carry on performing until the heavy snow flattens the delicate oat-like flower spikes.
yellows, oranges and reds synonymous with October, slowly deepen before fading to a muddy brown. As the aroma of decay intensifies, I notice the evening light fades faster of late, as the autumn sun sets on another gardening day. Happy Gardening.
FUN THINGS TO DO NOW � Make chutney from the left over autumn harvest such as pears, apples and carrots. Stewed and pickled fruit and vegetables make great personalised gifts for Christmas. � Sow broad beans now if you have a light soil or raised beds, and you will have an earlier crop next year. Give them protection with fleece to keep out the worst of the weather. � Move tender plants in to a heated green house, or pot them on and bring indoors. � Continue to plant spring flowering bulbs including Alliums, Daffs, Crocus and Iris. Delay planting Tulips until next month. � Collect seed from the garden and dry in paper bags. Sow them next spring and if you have too many give them away. Contact Lee Bestall at www.inspiredgardens.net
If the subtlety of the grassy flowers are not enough to sustain your need for autumn colour, then try Aster ‘October Skies’ for a splash of late season lilac. The daisy like flowers are produced in abundance over a long period of time, and the great news is that it’s happy growing on dry poor soil in sun or even part shade. It won’t get much bigger than 45cm tall so doesn’t need staking and the colours seem to intensify as the light levels fall. As we progress further into the month, the bright
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J OURNAL WHAT’S O N
What’s On Free listings for local classes, clubs and groups
Coming Events SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER AGE CONCERN CROSBY COFFEE MORNING 10.00am – 12 noon to be held at Waterloo Park Day Centre, 8 Haigh Road, Waterloo. Admission £1.00. Includes coffee and biscuits. Lots of stalls and Grand Prize Draw. www.accrosby.co.uk SATURDAY 8TH – 31ST OCTOBER LOCAL HISTORY ART EXHIBITION at The Art Gallery, 30 Stanley Road, Bootle L20 2AA. Preview Monday 7th October 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Guest speaker Frank Carlyle will talk about Liverpool history on our preview night. Open Monday to Saturday 12.30pm – 5.30pm. Original art, photography, memorabilia, digital, film, sculpture, artefacts and literary. Email bootleart@yahoo.co.uk Visit bootleartgallery.wordpress.com SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER CARLA LANE ANIMALS IN NEED CHARITY EVENT CRAFT FAIR including baby/childrens wear/craft items. 11.00am – 1.00pm at Goddard Hall, Stanley Road, Bootle. Also a range of crafts including cakes, books, jewellery, cards and other exciting stalls. Homemade refreshments. All by crafters of Liverpool. All welcome. SATURDAY 16TH & SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER MAGHULL ART GROUP WINTER EXHIBITION Deyes Lane High School, Maghull, L31 6DE. Open 10:30am – 5.00pm daily. This exhibition is in support of our adopted charity, Maghull Young Adult Social Club (MYASC). This was founded in 2002 to provide a social evening, in a safe and friendly environment, for people with learning difficulties aged 18 and over. Maghull Art Group “adopted” MYASC in 2005 and
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has been generously supporting on a regular basis since then. MYASC will benefit from the proceeds of all paintings sold in one section of the exhibition, donated by Maghull Art Group members. Free on-site parking, raffle, jewellery, cards and excellent refreshments available. Visit www.maghullartgroup.webs.com SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER ST MICHAEL’S CHRISTMAS FAIR At St Michael’s Church Hall, Dowhills Road, Blundellsands 11.00am – 2.00pm. Coffee served 11.00am – 12.00pm and lunches served 12.00pm – 2.00pm. Raffle, tombola, various stalls and activities for the children. Enquiries: Bev Boden 0151 924 7450.
Arts & Crafts CREATIVE BALANCE ART CLUB introduces their new ‘Mini Art Club’ for 0-3 year olds in Waterloo Community Centre. Starting every Thursday from 11th April 1-2pm. They also have two weekly Art Clubs nights for 3-12 year olds in both St Lukes Church Hall Crosby & Waterloo Community Centre. To book a place on any of our workshops please call Sarah on 07594 154431 or 0151 538 8216 or visit www.creativebalance.info CROSBY ART GROUP Crosby Art Group comprises of a variety of local artists with their own styles and is open to new members whatever their level. Meetings are held on a Tuesday evening from September to April, and then there is a summer program of outdoor on location events. Why not join us? For further details contact our secretary David Atherton on 0151 924 7072.
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ASPIRATIONS THEATRE SCHOOL Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Street, Baby Ballet, Boogie Babies, Singing and Drama. Classes held at our own studios, with changing rooms, reception and waiting area, school shop and baby changing facilities. 45 Mersey View, Waterloo 0151 931 5143.
CROSBY AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY meet in the Methodist Church Hall, Moor Lane at 7.30pm generally on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost £2 per meeting or £13 for the year. All are welcome. For more info please call 0151 924 7889 or visit www.crosbyhistorical.org.uk
LUCILLA DRAMATIC SOCIETY The society has its own club house, with a studio theatre and members’ bar. We need new members of all ages to act and help backstage. If you are interested then access our website to download a membership application. http://lucilla-dramatic.merseyside.org
CROSBY PAST & PRESENT / Weedkiller / Crafty Lot CPAP is a local history and community group based on Facebook, but is an active group that works within the community. We can be contacted via the website, phone 07890 181233 or email crosbypastandpresent@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/crosbyheritage www.wix.com/localhistory/crosbypastandpresent
General BLUNDELLSANDS EVENING TOWNS WOMEN’S GUILD The Guild meets at 7.30pm in Blundellsands Methodist Church Hall, Bridge Road, Crosby on the first Tuesday of the month. We meet our friends, have a cup of tea and a talk or some form of creative activity. If you are interested do come along. To find out more please call 0151 474 9285. CROSBY & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Are you interested in making a difference in your local community? What about having fun and making new friends at the same time? Lions have made a difference. In the last year we raised and donated over £6300 to local charities. Why not come along to one of our meetings held on 2nd Monday of every month at 8pm in Marine F.C. College Rd. Crosby. For more info please call Gordon 924 3686 or Lynne on 924 5855.
ST JOHN’S LOCAL HISTORY GROUP meets at 2pm on the 1st Tuesday of every month in St. John’s Parish Centre. The Parish Centre is co-located with St. John’s Primary School at the end of Denmark Street (off St. John’s Road) Waterloo. For more information on our programme for 2013 please call Paul Baker, Secretary. Tel: 07759 427644.
Motoring SEFTON ADVANCED MOTORISTS The group is devoted to raising standards of driving through the “Skill for Life” course leading to the Institute of Advanced Motorists Advanced Driving Test, meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Royal Clifton Hotel, Southport at 8pm. www.seftonadvancedmotorists.co.uk
CROSBY ROTARY CLUB We are an active Rotary Club in the South Sefton area who meet on Thursday evenings upstairs at the Pioneer Restaurant, Liverpool Road at 18:45. Please see our website for more details. www.crosbyrotary.org
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J OURNAL WHAT’S O N MAGHULL RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Our members love music, meeting every two weeks at St. George’s Social Centre, Station Rd, Maghull, Mondays at 7.30. First meeting: 30th September. Guest/ Member presenters play their musical choice - with tea and a chat. Contact Joe on 0151 526 4317.
WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER James Bolton – Gardens of the North – the Triumphs of Nature
WATERLOO & CROSBY THEATRE COMPANY produces a variety of shows throughout the year. New singing members now welcome to join us for our ‘Evening of Christmas Music’. We particularly need more tenors, basses and altos. If you are interested in singing, dancing or acting there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our other shows! We also welcome people with an interest in working backstage or helping with costumes, scenery, lighting etc. Please contact our membership secretary, Leo Appleton, on membership@theatreco.org.uk or on 07969 513 087. Visit our website (www.theatreco.org.uk) and take a look at our facebook page too!
Sports & Fitness Music & Song CROSBY CAPRIOL SINGERS New members welcome at rehearsals. When: Tuesdays 19.45- 21.45. Where: Christ Church CofE Church, Waterloo. Contact details Telephone: Dennis Morley (Secretary) on 0151 931 2346. Email: joinus@crosbycapriolsingers.co.uk www.crosbycapriolsingers.co.uk CROSBY GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY A Society who meet every Thursday evening and perform one show each year and also several concerts. So we would welcome any voice to come along and see what we do. For more information please ring Margaret 0151-924-5977. We look forward to welcoming you. www.crosbygs.org.uk
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B-FIT PERSONAL TRAINING Boot Camps. Mondays at Merchant Taylors Boys School Sports Centre and Thursdays in Hightown at the NEW Hightown Club, L38 3RQ in term time at 7pm (til 8pm) Fun, fat burning fitness and nutrition sessions for all fitness levels and ages (over 13+) with an expert personal trainer and weight loss coach. Trial session £5. Call Gaynor on 07748 298728 or go to www.b-fit.uk.com BLUNDELLSANDS LAWN TENNIS CLUB is beautifully situated in the heart of Blundellsands Key Park and offers members 4 astro and 2 hard courts (playable all year), a club house with bar, lounge area, kitchen, changing facilities, all with full disabled access. A full coaching programme is available throughout the year plus Easter and Summer holiday tennis camps. Details for hire, please phone Bernadette Parkes on 0151 924 4624. www.blundellsandstennisclub.co.uk
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CAMPION TENNIS CLUB FUN CAMPS 5 day Fun Camps for kids aged 4-14yrs. You can drop off your children between 9-9.30am and pick up 4-5pm. The day includes lots of fun ‘n’ games/sports. Rounders, Tennis, Football, Basketball. Dates: W/C- 29th July, 5th Aug & 12th Aug. Call Ben on 07843 38 43 46. HARMONY HOLISTICS SPECIALISED YOGA CLASSES Pure Beginners 6.15pm. General Class 7.30pm. Tuesdays at Streatham House School Blundellsands. Specialised small group classes - pre booking essential. For details phone Angela: 0151 494 1727 or 07729 132965 www.yoga-liverpool.co.uk PIONEER FITNESS GROUP EXERCISE Cardiofit Monday 18:30, £5. Ladies circuit Wednesday 18:30, £5. Spartan training Wednesday night 19:30, £5. Boxercise Thursday night 18:30pm (must book) £5. Tabata & Crossfit Saturday 10am, £7. All classes are held at Waterloo Rugby Club. To book your place, text or call Daniel on 07917 865144. YOGA 4 YOU Local Yoga class on Thursdays 18.30 - 19.30 at the Ian Robinson Sports Centre at Merchant Taylors’ Boys School. Yoga will exercise your whole body, you will maintain and improve your posture/ strength and flexibility. Breathing exercises and relaxation included! 07982 21180. For more details, please see our website yoga4.eu ZUMBAGOLD 50+ Beginners Dance Fitness Class Mondays 1.30pm Waterloo Community Centre Great George’s Rd, L22 1RD. Easy to follow, fun and friendly 1st class £1 includes social time Tea/Coffee. Call Lou 07954 101863. Come & Try!
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OLD CHRIST CHURCH
THE FAIR BEFORE CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2013 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM a FREE ENTRY
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Facilities: Refreshments, seating area, disabled access, toilets, and free parking
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