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Dear Reader,

Welcome to the Late Spring Edition of Your Local Journal. Well dare I

say it, I think Spring may just have finally arrived! It certainly took it’s

time though didn’t it. Roll on much warmer days, it’s already wonderful

to have more daylight hours although the only snag for me with that is

that Daisy thinks it’s time for breakfast as soon as its light! Blackout

blinds are certainly in order if I am to get a full nights sleep...

So has the Front Cover got you in the mood for some swashbuckling

fun? Cambridge Touring Theatre are bringing Treasure Island to the

gardens of Crosby Hall (CHET) on Saturday 15th June and it promises to

be an unmissable afternoon of entertainment for all the family. You can

read all about it on page 6 and also enter a competition to win a Family

Ticket to the performance. Also worth mentioning are the beautiful

gardens of Crosby Hall which have been totally redesigned in the last

few years. If you would like to take a tour of the gardens you can go

along on Sunday 2nd June from 2-5pm where there will be craft stalls

and tea and cake available too!

If you are a Model Railway enthusiast or would like to be one (!) then

you’ll be very happy to hear that Liverpool Model Railways annual

exhibition is once again taking place at Old Christ Church in Waterloo.

My dad was very keen when I was little and I spent hours watching him

set up his layouts in the attic and playing with the models, carefully of

course! We went along to last years exhibition and it really is worth a

visit, you can find out more on page 27.

Lois on the Allotment has unfortunately had to take some time out

again for this edition, however we have a very amusing article by keen

gardener Jonathan Wild, who talks about the return of the little

people! To find out what I’m talking about turn to page 20, it really is a

good read.

So that’s about all from me, please don’t forget to let me know about

any events you may have planned over the next few months. You can

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Down Memory LaneCarnegie Library, College RdHealth & Well-BeingAll about Cramp - Useful TipsFashionMake-Up - Trends for Spring/SummerRecipeSpicy Mexican Crab SaladPuzzlesCrossword & SudokuTravelCalifornia DreamingGardeningHurrah for the little people!Childrens Book ChoiceDracula - A Counting PrimerLocal Classes, Clubs & GroupsWhat’s On GuideUseful Telephone Numbers

Treasure IslandCrosby Hall Educational Trust A Celebration of Friendship St Nicholas CE Primary SchoolLocal School’s Success Rotary Technology Tournament

Young Ambassador Scheme Crosby & District Lions Club

Writing Competition Crosby Writers’ Club

Model Railway Exhibition Old Christ Church, Waterloo

P.6 Treasure Island

P.20 Hurrah for the little people!

P.7 St Nicholas CE Primary

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Classic British Literature takes to the road thissummer as Cambridge Touring Theatre brings itslively and hilarious outdoor production of‘Treasure Island’ to some of the most picturesquespots in the country. Local venues for the outdoorproduction include Crosby Hall Gardens in June.Based on the book of young Jim and Long JohnSilver, this brand new version for families includessongs, dances and interactive fun, all presented bya cast bursting with energy and enthusiasm.Cambridge Touring Theatre has been touringprofessionally all over Britain since 2000. Everyperformance features 6 actors, a musician and acolourful stage which turns magically into inns,ports, ships and islands. The performers - alltrained actors with experience in family events -play with the original story and bring it to life forchildren of today. They sing, they dance, they stealsandwiches and they lose no opportunity to delightand entertain all ages.This group of dedicated performers is headed up byRosie Humphreys, who moved to Cambridge afterworking for the English National Opera in London.She has a passionate commitment to introducingtheatre to families. “The reason why I startedCambridge Touring Theatre was as a result of seeingthe joy experienced by my own children as theywatched live theatre. ” she says. “Add a picnic and arug and there’s no better way to spend a summerday.”

Treasure Island takes place in the gardens of CrosbyHall on Saturday 15th June at 4pm. The gates willopen at 3.15pm. Children are encouraged to dressup as Pirates to join in the swashbuckling fun andthere could be a prize for the best one! Please bringpicnics and chairs or something to sit on! There willbe Free Parking and light refreshments.Adult tickets £12.50, under 16s £9.50Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 under 16s) £40

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The Rt Reverend James Jones, Bishop of Liverpoolvisited St Nicholas CE Primary School,Blundellsands recently to lead a specialthanksgiving service and to dedicate a new“Friendship Seat” in memory of the late vicar of StNicholas Church, Reverend Colette Thornborough.The Circle of Friendship benches have beendonated by the members of Colette’s family. Her husband Keith and her children, Matthew andGrace who attend the school, chose Colette’sfavourite hymns and readings from the Bible.Colette’s parents Maeve and Donie have alsodonated a special award for Christian Values, which

was presented in Colette’s memory for the firsttime, to Year 6 pupil Lewis Hill for showingfriendship and kindness to others. Before thebenches were dedicated by Bishop James, thechildren covered them with hearts they had madecontaining memories of Colette and messages offriendship. Headteacher, Becky Woods said, “We weredelighted to welcome Bishop James into school forthis very special service. Colette was such a goodfriend to everyone in our church-school family andit is very fitting that she should be remembered inthis way. She taught us all about how importantGod’s love is in our lives and the Circle of Friendshipwill remind us of how much Colette cared for usall.”The dedication on the plaque reads:Rev. Colette’s Seat, Vicar of St Nicholas’Blundellsands. Given with love and thanksgiving byher family. Dedicated by The Rt. Rev James Jones,Bishop of Liverpool March 2013. Jesus said, “Loveone another, as I have loved you”+John 15:12

“Children this is a friendship seat! It is a circle toremind us of God’s love for us, in that it is alwaysaround us, it has no beginning and no end”

A Celebration of Friendshipin Memory of ReverendColette Thornborough


Carnegie Library in College Road is one of 2,509Carnegie libraries which were built between 1883and 1929. It is situated in College Road and datesto the 20th Century. It was officially opened onthe 11th May 1904. Its distinctive domedEdwardian Baroque style clock tower is still alandmark and can still be seen to the present day.It is a beacon of learning in the area. The library was a gift from the Scottish Americanmulti millionaire Andrew Carnegie who funded thecreation of public libraries all over America andBritain in the early twentieth century. Thememorial stone was installed and can be seen tothe outer wall to the right on the main entranceand was dedicated by Sir William Bower ForwoodDL JP, James H Goodyear - Chairman and JosiahDean Clerk. It is made of Accrington brick withsandstone dressings. The roof being green slateroofs with red ridge tiles, stone turret with coppercap. The building is a Grade: II listed building andwas officially listed on the 20th December 1996 byEnglish Heritage. Sadly Carnegie is under threat of closure throughCouncil cuts. Due to this there has been aCommunity group formed “Friends Of CarnegieLibrary” The group held it’s initial meeting recently.It was arranged and hosted by Simon Jamieson andattended by around almost 100 local people. Itincluded a question and answer session and calledfor interested parties to provide ideas and offer anyexpertise skills to help develop the project. As theJournal went to print the date of the AGM where acommittee could be elected had not yet beenannounced. The date and venue will be publicisedon the Friends of Carnegie Blog and on Facebook.

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SEAGLAM PROJECTThe Seaglam Project was started to raise the profileof Seaforth Village, five miles north of Liverpool, byinstalling a memorial to W. E. Gladstone, four timesPrime Minister of Great Britain, who had lived therefor 17 years from 1813 to 1830. The committee isnow organising a permanent display of Seaforthhistory to be finished in July. It will contain modelsof buildings, a Seaforth Tapestry and also children'sillustrations of street games which were enjoyedbefore there were any cars to prevent them. Thisdisplay will add to the important tourist attractionof the Gladstone memorial in the grounds of OurLady, Star of the Sea church, which is to be added tothe tourist trail of the Gormley Iron Men. If youwould like to send to us contributions of familyitems, please email: [email protected] www.gladstonememorial.blogspot.co.uk

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Cramp is a common andusually harmless conditionwhere muscles suddenlybecome tight and painful.Mostly cramps occur for noapparent reason, but certainthings can trigger them suchas pregnancy, exercise orsome medications.During cramp the affected muscle fibres contract orshorten suddenly, causing pain. This spasm can lastfrom a few seconds to several minutes. Afterwardsthe affected muscle might remain tender for a fewhours.Most cases of cramp require no medical treatmentand can be relieved by simply stretching theaffected muscle. Applying warmth to the area canhelp too. Consult your doctor if you suffer frequent night-time cramps which affect your sleep, or if you haveother symptoms such as numbness or swelling,which may mean you need blood or urine tests torule out underlying medical conditions.

USEFUL TIPS FOR NIGHT CRAMPSStretch your calf muscles before bed.Sleep with your feet rested against a pillow to keepthem pointing upwards. If you sleep on your front, allow your feet to dangleover the edge of the bed so calf muscles are nottensed.Keep sheets and blankets loose.Wear bed socks to keep your feet toasty. Warmmuscles are less likely to spasm. Sarah Davey


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Teams representing local secondary schools cametogether at The North Liverpool Academy onFriday 8th March to test their skills, teamwork andingenuity in the Rotary Technology Tournament,an annual team challenge sponsored by RotaryClubs throughout the UK and organised locally bythe Rotary Club of South Sefton.Mixed teams of four were set the task of designingand building a Weight Powered Vehicle using onlylimited materials supplied by the organisers.Holy Family Catholic High School, supporters of thecompetition since its inception four years ago beatoff the challenge of seven other schools to take thecoveted trophy in the Intermediate section. Thewinning team comprised of Kieran Billington, LauraJo Duffy, Rebecca Hopkins and Will Annal.

Ged Bradley, Head of Technology at Holy Family wasenthusiastic in his support for the competition.“Events such as this provide an ideal platform forour students to practise their communication, teamworking and construction skills outside of theclassroom and plays an important part in buildingself confidence.” The teams had to demonstrate the workings oftheir finished vehicles before a panel of four judgeswho had the difficult task of deciding the eventualwinners. The invention and skill displayed by all the teamswas again outstanding and many different ideaswere put to the test before the teams decided ontheir chosen designs. Roy Green, one of fourJudges charged with the difficult task of choosingthe winners commented - “What at first appearedto be a relatively simple task really did prove to be achallenge which brought the best out of all theteams”The winning teams collected the AJT CroneMemorial Trophy and a special prize of £500 tofund a science or engineering based project withintheir school.Richard Crone from the Epping Rotary Clubgenerously sponsored the event and presented theTrophies and individual prizes to the winning teams.He commented “Community Service is an importantpart of our Rotary programme and providingopportunities for our young people to develop theirskills and confidence through events such as thisgives a boost to us all. I was impressed with theapplication shown by all the competitors and thehost school are to be congratulated on the excellentfacilities and organisation provided on the day. For further information on this event, contact theSecretary, Rotary Club of South Sefton on 0151-287-1156

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life and it has held out the dream of stardom tomillions of wannabe actors. I just dreamed of theholiday of a lifetime and hoped that Californiamight deliver the goods. After years of sunshine holidays I wanted somethinga bit more adventurous, but I wasn’t prepared togive up catching the rays on the beach completely. Afly-drive grand tour of California seemed like theperfect solution. My girlfriend and I scrounged everybit of holiday we possibly could and managed to get16 days in California plus two days for flying. It is along way to California, 14 hours on the plane, and itis 8 hours adrift of the UK so jetlag can be aproblem. We’d made a block booking for 12 nightswith Best Western Hotels which allowed us to stayanywhere in California and was great value formoney. After a night close to the airport, we pickedup the car and set out to explore.Our first port of call was Laguna Beach, a very stylishresort just south of LA. We found a lovely littleguesthouse set around a courtyard full of flowersand set about chilling out for a few days. We spentour days on the beach which is terrific with softgolden sand and sea like bathwater, but with wavesbig enough to surf on. The natives were friendly andinvited us to meet up for a drink in the evening. Onthe way into town we went into a bar which was fullof fearsome looking Hell’s Angels. Strangely, theywere all drinking coffee and when we got talking tothem it turned out that they all worked in IT – only

in California! Laguna Beach is a very chilled place foran evening out but I quickly discovered thatCalifornians almost have a phobia of alcohol; drinkthree pints of beer and you are regarded as analcoholic but, oddly enough, they don’t have anissue with someone drinking a lot of wine.After three days in the sun we headed south againto San Diego to visit Sea World. This is basically anenormous zoo which is home to all things aquatic;they even had a whale recuperating in a gigantictank, an unforgettable sight. We spent the eveningin La Mar, a tiny resort just up the coast. The BestWestern Hotel was fantastic, right on the beach. Thenext day involved a trip to Disneyland, the originalDisney theme park. It’s a bit old fashioned comparedto Euro Disney, with long queues for all the rides;also, if you don’t believe America has an obesityproblem, a trip to Disneyland will change your mind.That evening we took a balloon ride, a popular thingin La Mar. Sipping a glass of Champagne whileskimming silently over the coastal mountains wastruly magical, definitely a highlight of the holiday.The next morning we set out bright and early for LasVegas which is everything you expect it to be, butstill well worth a visit - a full scale sea battle outsideyour hotel room is not something you see every day.A decent win at the roulette table paid for our hotelrooms and meals during our stay, a definite bonus.We made our way back to the coast via Death Valleypassing through the most incredible scenery I haveever seen in my life – and, yes, you can fry an eggon the rocks in Death Valley!The rest of our holiday was taken up with visits tothe old Spanish missionary town of Santa Barbara,the exclusive resort of Carmel, San Francisco and theYosemite National Park. I’d love to tell you all aboutit but I’d have to write a book, never mind an article.California is an amazing place with staggeringscenery, beautiful beaches, lovely towns andfriendly people. I’m dreaming of my next visit.Harry Carter

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inally they’ve cracked it… for thefirst time in 100 years the Royal (anddon’t we know it!) HorticulturalSociety is relaxing one of it’s ratherstuffy Chelsea Flower Show bye-laws which prohibits the use of“brightly coloured mythtical

creatures” and allowing Gnomes to officiallyinhabit the show this year! Hurray I say – I’ve beena closet admirer and sometime collector of thelittle people for years now and, as far as I’mconcerned, they are welcome to free B&B at ChezJonathan’s anytime they like – provided they aren’tflashing their bits or, dare I say, made of plastic!The Germans may have had a chequered history(don’t mention THE WAR!) but, fair dues, they havealso been responsible for some socio-culturalblockbusters such as Lager, Mercedes and Boschelectric tools, to name but a few. However, it isdebatable whether their greatest gift to the world aswe know it was our little Gnome – who wasofficially ‘born’ to a sculptor by the name of Griebelin 1844. Since that momentous date, the popularity ofgarden gnomes has ebbed and flowed. In the sixtiesand seventies they were a popular decoration forfront gardens right across the country, for somereason mainly styled on Snow White’s Seven Dwarfs. I always remember walking to school as a kidthrough our local estate and seeing wholepanoramas from the infamous Disney film, witheach Gnome lavishly painted and complementing

the equally gaudy but perfectly aligned ranks ofbedding plants. It might not have been hautecouture garden design, but somehow it felt rightand it was certainly better than the wheelless carsraised on milk crates, derelict freezers and stolenshopping trolleys that decorate the same gardensthese days!Unfortunately, nowadays Gnomes are viewed as ameasure of bad taste, ranking alongside crazy pavingand decking with the more ‘serious’ gardenaficionados – which is probably why I rebelled allthose years ago and decided I’d introduce a few toblow a raspberry in the face of the ‘establishment.’My first few (yes, one had a fishing rod, one had abarrow and one was happily smoking some fruityshag in his Meerschaum!) cost me quite a fewBelgian francs because they were the real deal andhad some pedigree – or so the Flemish antiquedealer led me to believe. Since then I’ve added afew less well-bred chaps from local junk shops in aneffort to maintain a healthy gene pool and to addsome youth and vigour to the colony. For someonethat enjoys the solitude of gardening it’s actuallyquite nice to know that you’ve got some companyas you toil in your flower beds, but at least this lotaren’t going to ask any difficult questions or stealyour tools.Most of my old guard are now officially geriatric andgently rotting away (or whatever plaster does)amongst the Delphiniums and Peonies – a fittingend for such noble and jolly garden friends. Farbetter than the ignomious end Basil Fawlty’s Gnomesuffered after being ‘inserted’ into his incompetentIrish builder – although there are a lot of Chelseafolk who will regard this as being the best repositoryfor all of them!Jonathan Wild

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CROSBY ANDDISTRICTLIONSYoung AmbassadorSchemeIt is a misconception that all young people inthe community are selfish and uncaring, asthe media often portray them. Instead, manyshow a great deal of care and compassion topeople within the community.The Lions Young Ambassador scheme acknowledgesthe work of young people working as volunteersand gives them the recognition they deserve...boosting their self-esteem, their confidence inthemselves and highlighting the charities andvolunteer groups with which they are involved. There are so many young people working in ourcommunities who enhance the lives of others. Theyare often found at Scout and Guide Groups, StJohns Ambulance, Red Cross, ATC, Army Cadets, SeaCadets, Young Carers & Youth clubs, schools andthe local church.If you are someone who works closely withyoungsters in the community and know someonewho fits the criteria then Crosby and District Lionswould be very pleased to hear from you andsupport that young person to become the YoungAmbassador of the 21st Century. The young personmust have reached their 15th birthday but not their19th birthday on or before the 30th June next year.

Teja Madipatti (18) who, by giving her time to helpothers less fortunate than herself, has just won thisyear’s Lions Clubs International District YoungAmbassador of the 21st Century trophy, beatingother young people in the north-west. Teja wassponsored and supported by Crosby & District LionsClub and received a bursary of £500 as a Districtwinner.

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ARTS & CRAFTSCREATIVE BALANCE ART CLUB introduces their new'Mini Art Club' for 0-3 year olds in WaterlooCommunity Centre. Starting every Thursday from11th April 1-2pm. They also have two weekly ArtClubs nights for 3-12 year olds in both St LukesChurch Hall Crosby & Waterloo Community Centre.To book a place on any of our workshops please callSarah on: 07594 154431 or 0151 538 8216www.creativebalance.info

CROSBY ART GROUP Crosby Art Group comprises ofa variety of local artists with their own styles and isopen to new members whatever their level.Meetings are held on a Tuesday evening fromSeptember to April, and then there is a summerprogram of outdoor on location events. Why notjoin us? For further details contact our secretaryDavid Atherton on 0151 924 7072

DANCE & DRAMAASPIRATIONS THEATRE SCHOOL Classes in Ballet,Modern, Tap, Jazz, Street, Baby Ballet, BoogieBabies, Singing and Drama. Classes held at our ownstudios, with changing rooms, reception and waitingarea, school shop and baby changing facilities. 45Mersey View, Waterloo 0151 931 5143

LUCILLA DRAMATIC SOCIETY The society has itsown club house, with a studio theatre andmembers' bar. We need new members of all ages toact and help backstage. If you are interested thenaccess our website to download a membershipapplication. http://lucilla-dramatic.merseyside.org

GENERALBUNDELLSANDS EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILDThe Guild meets at 7.30pm in BlundellsandsMethodist Church Hall, Bridge Road, Crosby on thefirst Tuesday of the month. We meet our friends,have a cup of tea and a talk or some form ofcreative activity. If you are interested do comealong. To find out more please call 0151 474 9285.


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CROSBY & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Are you interestedin making a difference in your local community?What about having fun and making new friends atthe same time? Lions have made a difference. Inthe last year we raised and donated over £6300 tolocal charities. Why not come along to one of ourmeetings held on 2nd Monday of every month at8pm in Marine F.C. College Rd. Crosby. For more infoplease call Gordon 924 3686 or Lynne on 924 5855.CROSBY ROTARY CLUB We are an active RotaryClub in the South Sefton area who meet onThursday evenings upstairs at the PioneerRestaurant, Liverpool Road at 18:45. Please see ourwebsite for more details. www.crosbyrotary.org

Monthly meetings are on the last Friday of each month (except December) at

ST LUKE’S CHURCH HALL, CROSBY VILLAGEat 7.45pm

Membership is £10 per year (Visitors £1)and this includes tea and biscuits.

Interesting speakers, charity plant tables and raffle.New members and visitors welcome

Further information from Paul Lovelady - Tel. 0151 924 4901

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MOTORINGSEFTON ADVANCED MOTORISTS The group isdevoted to raising standards of driving through the"Skill for Life" course leading to the Institute ofAdvanced Motorists Advanced Driving Test,meetings are the third Monday of the month at theRoyal Clifton Hotel, Southport, at 8pm.www.seftonadvancedmotorists.co.uk

MUSIC & SONGCROSBY CAPRIOL SINGERS New members welcomeat rehearsals When: Tuesdays 19.45- 21.45 Where:Christ Church C of E Church, Waterloo. Contactdetails Telephone: Dennis Morley (Secretary) on931 2346 Email: [email protected]

CROSBY GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY A Societywho meet every Thursday evening and perform oneshow each year and also several concerts. So wewould welcome any voice to come along and seewhat we do. For more information please ringMargaret 0151-924-5977. We look forward towelcoming you. www.crosbygs.org.uk



Through a vibrant network of local societies, NADFAS -National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societiesopens up the world of arts to everyone. With monthlylectures on a broad range of topics as well as study days,educational visits and holidays at home and abroad, aNADFAS society is not just a great way to learn - it's a funway of making new and lasting friendships.CROSBY DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETYJOIN US LOCALLYWe meet at 2pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month atCrosby Civic Hall. There are also day visits to places ofInterest. Lectures planned for the following months:WEDNESDAY 8TH MAYNirvana Romell - GainsboroughWEDNESDAY 12TH JUNEClive Barham Carter - From Phaetons to Phantoms 100 years of CoachbuildingAll Lectures commence at 2.pm in CrosbyCivic Hall and we would warmly welcomenew members.Please contact the MembershipSecretary on 0151 924 4254.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ART HISTORY,ART LECTURES, FINE ARTS, learning newskills, joining an arts society and meetinglike minded people of all ages?

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HISTORYCROSBY AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY meetin the Methodist Church Hall, Moor Lane at 7.30 p.m.generally on the fourth Monday of the month. Cost£2 per meeting or £13 for the year. All are welcome.22 April: James O'Keefe gives Thomas WilliamsMemorial Lecture 'Letters from ex-servicemen toLord Derby'. 3 June: Hugh Hollinghurst presents'Photos of old Crosby'. For more info please call:924 7889 www.crosbyhistorical.org.uk

CROSBY PAST & PRESENT / Weedkiller / Crafty LotC P A P is a local history and community groupbased on Facebook, but is an active group thatworks within the community . We can be contactedvia the website, phone 07890 181233 or [email protected]/crosbypastandpresent

ST JOHN’S LOCAL HISTORY GROUP meets at 2pmon the 1st Tuesday of every month in St. John'sParish Centre. The Parish Centre is co-located withSt. John's Primary School at the end of DenmarkStreet (off St. John's Road) Waterloo. For moreinformation on our programme for 2013 please callPaul Baker, Secretary Tel: 07759 427644

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SPORT & FITNESSB-FIT PERSONAL TRAINING Boot Camps. Mondaysat Merchant Taylors Boys School Sports Centre andThursdays in Hightown, St Stephens Church Hall interm time at 7pm (til 8pm) Fun, fat burning fitnessand nutrition sessions for all fitness levels and ages(over 13+) with an expert personal trainer andweight loss coach. Trial session £5. Call Gaynor on07748 298728 or go to www.b-fit.uk.com

BLUNDELLSANDS LAWN TENNIS CLUB is beautifullysituated in the heart of Blundellsands Key Park andoffers members 4 astro and 2 hard courts (playable allyear), a club house with bar, lounge area, kitchen,changing facilities, all with full disabled access. A fullcoaching programme is available throughout the yearplus Easter and Summer holiday tennis camps. Detailsfor hire, please phone Bernadette Parkes on 0151 9244624. www.blundellsandstennisclub.co.uk

CAMPION TENNIS CLUB FUN CAMPS for kids aged4-14yrs. Want your kids to be active this half-term?May Half-Term FUN Camps. Lots of different sports& activities. 9am-5pm. Call Ben on 07843 38 43 46

HARMONY HOLISTICS SPECIALISED YOGA CLASSESPURE BEGINNERS 6.15pm GENERAL CLASS 7.30pmTuesdays at Streatham House School Blundellsands.Specialised small group classes - pre bookingessential. For details phone Angela: 0151 494 1727or 07729 132965 www.yoga-liverpool.co.uk

PIONEER FITNESS GROUP EXERCISE CardiofitMonday 18:30pm £5. Ladies circuit Wednesday18:30pm £5. Spartan training Wednesday night19:30pm £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 07917865144

YOGA 4 YOU Local Yoga class on Thursdays 18.30 -19.30 at Merchant Taylors' Boys School. Yoga willexercise your whole body, you will maintain andimprove your posture/strength and flexibility.Breathing exercises and relaxation included! 0798221180 More details see our website yoga4.eu

ZUMBAGOLD 50+ Beginners Dance Fitness Class Mondays 1.30pm Waterloo Community CentreGreat George's Rd, L22 1RD. Easy to follow, fun andfriendly 1st class £1 includes social time Tea/CoffeeCall Lou 07954 101863. Come & Try!

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WRITINGCROSBY WRITERS' CLUB which was founded in1946, meets twice-monthly on Thursday evenings,7.30-9.30 pm. All who write or who wish to writeare welcomed. For further details please contact07784 925415.

CROSBY WRITERS’ CLUB, which was founded in1946, is delighted to announce a SHORT STORYWRITING COMPETITION. The competition is opento Sefton Residents aged sixteen years plus. TheFirst Prize is £100 and the Runner-Up will receive aprize of £50.Stories should be clearly printed on A4 paper,double-spaced with a word count of no more than1200 words. The writer may choose the theme ofthe short story.Our judge is JUNE FRANCIS, local author of thirty-three novels. The entry fee is £1 and the ClosingDate for our Short Story Competition is 16th May,2013 with Results announced and Prizes awardedon the 3rd October,2013. The Competition isfunded by the kind donation of the Sefton MayoralCharity Fund.Please contact 07784 925 415 for further detailsand an application form.

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SATURDAY 20TH APRILRDA Charity Clothes ShowCrosby Group Riding for the Disabled is holding aCharity Clothes Show at St Helens Church in Crosby,from 1pm. Refreshments available and nothing over£5. Come along and grab yourself a bargain! ContactNicky for further details 07526 983770

SATURDAY 20TH APRIL Concert by Formby Brass Band Concert by Formby Brass Band (conductor LouiseHough ) in aid of Woodlands Hospice at St. Faith'sChurch in Crosby on Saturday 20th April at 7.30 p.m.Tickets £6 to include refreshments. E-mail:[email protected] 27TH APRILWell Being DayTake Time to Treat Yourself to some relaxation, de-stressing and healing. Therapies and readings £12.50for 30 minutes. Pre-booking advisable by phone, emailor text. Refreshments available and health relatedproducts to buy. Waterloo Community Centre, GtGeorges Road, Crosby. Contact Angelita 07808 160315MONDAY 29TH APRILHot Pot Supper & QuizHot Pot Supper & Quiz at St Peter & Paul’s Social Club,Liverpool Road, Crosby at 7.30 p.m. Teams of 6. Tickets£6.00 each, from Crossroads Cafe, Moor Lane byepass.Contact Ray Terry on Tel: 924 1891SATURDAY 4TH MAYBook Stall in Crosby VillageCrosby & District Lions Club are holding a Book Stall inCrosby Village (outside Boots) on Saturday 4th Mayfrom 10.00 am till 2.00pm, in aid of Blind Veterans UK. SATURDAY 11TH MAYA Night at the OperaUna Voce Opera Company present A Night at theOpera at St. Nicholas' Church, Bridge Road,Blundellsands. 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Tickets: £10 (£8)inclusive of wine/soft drink and cake. FundraisingRaffle. Featuring David Ellis, former Prinicpal Baritoneat Covent Garden. Musical Director, Miss KirstyLigertwood. Contact: 0151-924-8972 E-mail:[email protected] www.unavoceopera.co.ukSATURDAY 15TH JUNEAntiques Valuation DayCrosby & District Lions Club are holding anAntiques Valuation Day. Antiques valued by CatoCrane, Auctioneers, for £2 per item. All proceeds tocharity. Held at St Luke's Church Hall, Liverpool RoadCrosby from 10am - 2pm. Refreshments available.Contact: Alasdair Francis on 0151 924 5199

SATURDAY 22ND JUNE“Carmen” by BizetOpera Viva will be staging Bizet's ever popular"Carmen" at venues all over Merseyside. On 22nd Juneat 7.30pm they will conclude their run at their "home"St Mary's College, Everest Road, Crosby. Tickets cost£12 & £10. For this and other venues, contact [email protected] or phone 0151 920 2093



Model RailwayEXHIBITION27th & 28th April 2013 from10a.m.Old Christ Church,WaterlooLiverpool Model Railways Annual Exhibition is tobe held at Old Christ Church in Waterloo onSaturday 27th and Sunday 28th April. They have 15high quality layouts due to attend of variousgauges plus a strong trade support supplying manyitems not readily available in the area. The Ship & Mitre real ale bar will also be presentand refreshments will be provided. As with last yearthere will be a layout that children can operate andthere will also be a childrens draw which is free!There will also be “Show you how” stands providingfree advice and explaining the do’s and don’ts inrespect of modelling.The exhibition will be open on Saturday 27th from10am to 5pm and on Sunday 28th from 10am to4:30pm. Admission is Adults £4, Concessions £3.50,Children £2 and under 5's are free. We look forwardto seeing you there!

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Asbestos RemovalSefton Asbestos Fibre Experts...15Blind SuppliersThe Waterloo Blind Company...16Builders - Loft Conversions/Extensions ABC Create Space...16Builders MerchantsR.W.Almond...3Car ValetingCrosby Car Valeting...28Children’s NurseriesEarly Days UK Ltd...23ChiropodistsLoreto Sime...10Clubs, Groups & OrganisationsAspirations Theatre School...24Blundellsands Tennis Club...26Blundellsands Townswomen’s Guild...24Campion Tennis Club...26Creative Balance Art Club...24Crosby Art Group...24Crosby & District Historical Society...25Crosby & District Lions Club...22,24Crosby Capriol Singers...25Crosby Past and Present...8,25Crosby Riding for the Disabled...27Crosby Rotary Club...24Friends of Old Christ Church...29Jospice...28,31

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Lucilla Dramatic Society...24NADFAS...25Opera Viva...27St John’s Local History Group...25Thornton & Crosby Gardeners Club...20CouncillorsBlundellsands Ward Conservatives...15Curtains & Soft FurnishingsAll White Metal Curtain Tracks...16Decorators Sol Decorators Ltd...16Decorator’s MerchantsStanley Byron & Sons Ltd...17Dieting & Weight ControlCambridge Weight Plan...11Function Room HireWaterloo Rugby Club...21Greeting Cards/StationeryPhoenix Trading...12HealthcareSpire Formby Clinic...9Holistic TherapiesAnne Ryan Complimentary Therapy...10Hotels and AccommodationHoliday Home in Anglesey...7The Blundell Bed & Breakfast...8The Croft...19

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GOLF CLUBThursday

11th July 2013

Play at one of the area’s most prestigious golf coursesand have the chance to play the course with a celebrity!Enjoy the presentations, dinner & entertainment with the opportunity to bring a guest and at the same time support a local charity.

Book your team now for just £395 or a Celebrity Team £495Call 0151 932 6024 or email [email protected]

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At Merchant Taylors’ Schools we recognise thatacademic achievement is only one part of an all-round education. As well as gaining the topexam results on Merseyside we pride ourselves in offering the best extra-curricular provision.

To find out more please make an appointment to visit the schools during a normal working day.

Open Day Every Day

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Merchant Taylors Schools, Crosby

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