What's On

CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

A new programme of weekly daytime and evening courses, and linked days, starts in Autumn 1996. Full details will be in the Continuing Education prospectus Courses in Your Area (available August): copies will be available from the Centre for Continuing Education, 19 Abercromby Square tel: (0151) 794 6900, fax: (0151) 794 2544. Continuing Education courses now offer credits under the nationally-recognised Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme. Full-time University staff are eligible to pay a reduced fee on most weekly and day courses.

Residential courses and study tours:

1-5 September. Prehistoric Monuments, Societies and Landscapes of Orkney. 20-22 September. Prehistoric Monuments and Landscapes of Anglesey. 10-14 April 1997. Monuments of Prehistoric Wessex based in Marlborough/Devizes. Late Spring/Summer 1997. Ravenna: The Archaeology and Topography of an Urban Barbarian Settlement: Study Tour to Italy. Summer 1997. Every Picture Tells a Story: Victorian Narrative Painting at Burton Manor Residential College. Date to be arranged. Creative Sketching based in the Lake District. September 1997. The Prehistoric Landscape of the Lleyn Peninsula based in North Wales.

CHILD HEALTH SPECIAL TOPICS MEETINGS

Monday 15 July, 5.15pm. 'Ulcerative Colitis and Chrohn's Disease' by Professor John Rhodes. In the Lecture Theatre, Institute of Child Health, Alder Hey.

LIVERPOOL MOZART ORCHESTRA

Saturday 13 July. Opera in the Park. The Liverpool Mozart Orchestra is joining forces with the Friends of Croxteth Hall and Country Park to present a summers' evening performance of Cosi fan Tutte in the grounds of Croxteth Hall. For tickets tel: (0151) 228 5311 or for further information contact Rachel Harding tel: (01246) 435673 or Alan Jones tel: (0151) 677 1066.

NESS BOTANIC GARDENS

Ness Botanic Gardens Entrance Card Holders of the Royal or Northern Horticultural Societies will be admitted to the Gardens without payment at any time on production of their cards. Ness Gardens Card Holders and members of the Friends of Ness Gardens are eligible for the concessionary course fees. Courses and other functions must be booked and fees paid in advance. For further information contact Ness Botanic Gardens, Ness, Neston, South Wirral, L64 4AY. Tel: (0151) 353 0123.

Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July. Annual performance by 'Action Transport Theatre'. Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July. Introducing 'Off the Ground Productions'. Saturday 13 July, 10am-1pm. 'Bug Safari' - insects in the garden. A walk round Ness looking at insects and what they are doing, along with a moth trapping session with Dr I Wallace (limited to 25 persons). Cost £7.50, children £2, concession £5. Wednesday 31 July and Saturday 7 September 10am-1pm. 'Life in a pond - a family pond dip' with Mrs E Marrs (limited to 20 persons). Cost £7.50, children £2, concession £5. Bank Holiday Monday 26 August, 10.30am. Family Treasure Hunt, cost £1.50 per form plus admission.

PENSIONERS' CLUB

Friday 2 August, 1pm. 'York Minster' by Mr Douglas Lupton. Friday 6 September, 1pm. 'Security Awareness in Prison' by P/O M Thornley. In the Senate Room, Senate House. Membership is open to all retired staff and the annual subscription is £2 a year. For further information contact Mrs Rosemary Morris, 2A Hoyle Court, Trinity Road, Hoylake, Wirral, L47 2BS Tel: (0151) 632 5581.

Small Advertisements - For Sale

Hi-Fi speakers - Dick Sequerra Met 7 Mk IIE and Foundation `Sir Fred' 20" sand and vermiculite filled, spiked stands. 2 years old. Very accurate reproduction. Will demonstrate. £395 ONO (cost over £900 new). Contact Pamela Bell-Ashe on extn. 2243.

Outstanding 1 bedroomed ground floor flat in Minster Court. Conversions include gch, fitted wardrobes, double glazing, £4,000 fitted kitchen, new carpets, suitable for professional couple, visiting lecturer or young couple, 5 mins walk from University and 10 mins from RLUH. Reasonable offers over £31,000. No chain, mortgage assistance available. Tel: ext 3096 or (0151) 708 9430.

2 bedroomed Barratt house in quiet cul-de-sac by St Dunstan's Church, valued at £35,000, new carpets, gas fires, gardens back and front with established trees, shrubs and shed, driveway and room for second car beside house, suitable for converting to garage, suitable for visiting professionals or young couple, 10 mins walk from University and convenient for town, quick sale required, owner marrying and moving away. £29,000 ono, no chain, mortgage assistance available. Tel: ext 3096 or (0151) 708 9430.

Wedding dress with beautiful laced bodice and train, short sleeves, size 10/12, with veil £100 ono. Also 2 bridesmaid dresses, coral, sizes 10 and 12 £30 for both ono (all handmade). Tel: ext 5725.

German shorthaired pointer puppies, excellent pedigree, KC registered ready no liver or liver/white spot, can be seen anytime. Contact Sue Tel: (0151) 609 0897 or ext 5545 or (0151) 604 0942 or (0378) 451 273 (mobile).

'C' reg Ford Escort 1.1, mark 4, 84,000 miles, alloy wheels, burgundy, recent full body respray £795 ono. Contact Nicci Tel: ext 5614.

'N' reg special edition Ford Escort Mexico, metallic petrol blue, 1.6 16V, colour coded bumpers, tail spoiler, white dials, sports interior, sunroof, electric windows, internal boot release, central locking, expensive alarm and immobiliser, 6 months old, genuine reason for sale will sell for £8,000 ono. Tel: ext 3252 or (0151) 283 1512.

Three storey mid-terrace house extensively modified to suit a single academic or professional person or childless couple, ground floor drawing room and kitchen, 1st floor bedroom, bathroom and large study, 2nd floor large bedroom, intelligently designed electrics and accoutrements throughout. £59,000 Tel: (0151) 727 2884 or (0421) 501 639.

Canon bubblejet printer BJ200 in excellent condition, with manual and two spare unopened cartridges BC02. A snip at £110 [cartridges alone would cost £38.30]. Tel: ext 3376 or (01925) 730 586.

Fishing reels, 840 Garcia Mitchell Match Reel 6-1 retrieve, mint condition in cloth bag within reel case, complete with spare spool, serviced by Mitchell £35. Also 440A Mitchell Match Reel (as new) in cloth bag within reel case, complete with spare spool. £35. Contact Malcolm Tel: ext 3615.

Volkswagen Beetle 'K' reg 1971, 1300 engine, orange, complete but not a 'runner' hence no tax or MOT. Offers. Contact Peter Tel: (0151) 281 5583.

Characterful coach house with garden, in secluded position overlooking Sefton Park and close to Lark Lane, lounge, dining room, 25 foot garden room with patio doors to garden, utility room with WB/WC, fitted kitchen, (double sink, double oven with separate gas hob, quarry tiled floor), three good sized bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC, sunroof overlooking park, spacious garage with inspection pit, long drive, gch, dpc, alarmed, gardens, with generous walled rear garden, greenhouse, patio, freehold. £87,500 Contact Nick Davis Tel: ext 2714 or (0151) 727 3451.

Bright, traditional, three bedroomed semi-detached house in Greasby, Wirral, two reception rooms, large eat-in kitchen, gch, double-glazing, polished wood block floors, front and very private rear garden with patio area and shed, detached garage and greenhouse, situated on quiet cul-de-sac, convenient to parks, schools and shops, lots of extras negotiable, 20 mins from University. £59,500. Tel: ext 3382 or (0151) 678 2236.

2 bedroom very spacious and bright 1st floor flat in quiet desirable area close to West Kirby village, Wirral, gch, shared gardens, nice views. £57,500. Tel: ext 5551 or (0151) 625 2356 evenings.

Citroen AXGT 1989 'F', black, 68,000 miles, MOT March 1997, tax September 1996, alarmed, central locking, electric windows. £1,500 ono. Tel: ext 5910 or (0151) 727 0983.

Renault Traffic Repro motor caravan 1992 'K', 15,500 miles, double bed, and another for children, cooker, fridge, chemical toilet, second battery, connection for electrics at site, bereavement forces sale. £13,500 ono. Tel: ext 5910 or (0151) 727 0983.

13" Ferguson black and white portable TV. £15. Also toilet riser for arthritics £10 and bed pan (never used, still in packing) £5. Tel: ext 2482.

3 bedroom semi in cul-de-sac quiet residential area near Booker Avenue, consists of front, side and rear gardens, patio and space for garage, through lounge/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, fully fitted bathroom with electric shower. £65,500. Tel: (0151) 427 0374 evenings.

Pronuptia bridesmaid dress, size 12, cream background, floral pattern and Hilary Morgan bridesmaid dress, size 12, rose pink, both dresses ballerina length. £30 each only worn once. Contact Enid Tel: (0151) 228 5924.

Spacious 5th floor two bedroom purpose built flat with stunning views over Princes Park and city, in excellent decorative condition, fully furnished, own garage, ample secure parking. £41,500. Tel: ext 3033/4 or (0151) 727 5191.

Two bedroomed grade 2B listed Georgian terrace in the Wavertree Village Conservation Area. Features include fully fitted kitchen with appliances by Zanussi and Neff, a large bathroom with separate shower, a small conservatory and a newly fitted antique style fireplace. £51,000. Tel: (0151) 475 2424 after 6pm.

Very spacious flat in converted Victorian house on edge of Sefton Park, 4 large rooms, plus fifth smaller room, kitchen, bathroom etc, lots of storage space, GCH, large garden, fine views at front and rear (not overlooked). £59,500 fqs. Tel: ext 2905 or (0151) 733 4711.

Small Advertisements - For Rent/Let

Outstanding 1 bedroomed ground-floor flat in Minster Court. Conversions include gch, fitted wardrobes, double glazing, £4,000 fitted kitchen, suitable for professional couple, visiting lecturer or young couple, 5 mins walk from University and 10 mins to RLUH. Available in August, owner marrying and moving away. £350 pm (ex-rates). Tel: ext 3096 or (0151) 708 9430.

Person wanted to share large house off Lark Lane with two others, suit postgrad, non-smoker, tv/video, washing machine, gch etc. £45 pw inclusive. Contact Gary Tel: (0151) 727 0717.

Spacious second floor flat situated near Sefton Park, Croxteth Road, two bedrooms, gch, electric shower, has recently been decorated, will suit professional couple or two people sharing. Contact Mr Leonard Tel: (0151) 735 0450 after 6pm.

2 bedroom house in Kensington, L7, available immediately, fully furnished including fridge/freezer, washing machine and telephone. £75 pw exlu. One month rent plus deposit required. Tel: (0151) 526 1980.

2 bedroom spacious 1st floor flat in nice part of West Kirby, Wirral. £400 pcm excluding bills, suit waged couple or small family, references required, 6 months tenancy initially. Tel: ext 5551 or (0151) 625 2356 evenings.

A very pleasant and well equipped house is available from mid- July to end of September. University security scheme with burglar alarm, 4 bedrooms, washing machine and fridge-freezer, near University campus, very low rent. Contact Richard Pryke Tel: (01244) 322 610.

Large detached property, 3 bedrooms, available in Halewood Village area for either houseshare or sole rent, gardens front and rear, gch etc, rates negotiable. Tel: (0151) 498 4806.

Comfortable 2 bedroom house in Sefton Park area on major bus routes into University and City Centre, less than 10 mins drive from University, fully furnished or unfurnished as required, newly fitted bathroom, including shower, and spacious kitchen with fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, fully alarmed, available from September. £85 pw excl. Contact Karen or Henry Tel: (0151) 734 2337.

Bed-sitter in exclusive part of Freshfield, postgraduate student or member of staff only. Tel: (010704) 872 838.

Non smoker, preferably female to share house with one other person, very attractive house close to University, well equipped with washer, drier etc, space available on drive to park car, suitable for professional person, Available from end September/October. £216 pcm excluding gas/electric. Tel: (0151) 733 9327 evenings.

2 double rooms in beautiful restored Victorian villa with much charm and character, large garden, situated in lovely conservation area near shops, buses, trains and restaurants, parks and river within walking distance, City Centre 15 mins by bicycle, whole house available in August if needed, price on application, rooms are £50 pw single occupancy, £80 double occupancy including laundry service, linen, towels, bi-weekly room cleaning and all utilities, share luxurious Victorian bathroom(s) and kitchen, pay phone and fax on premises, bicycle rent £5 pw. Tel: (0151) 727 2443 or Fax: (0151) 726 9990.

Small Advertisements - Wanted

Easy going flatmate for luxury 2 bedroom flat in L17, working person only. £160 pcm. Tel: ext 2362.

Small Renaissance Music Group seeks recorder/violin player, love of renaissance music more important than expertise. Tel: (0151) 427 5290.

Female member of staff seeks room in shared house or small 1 bedroomed flat, preferably L17 or L18 area. Tel: ext 2574 afternoon only.

Medicine textbooks for undergraduate, pre-clinical and clinical, reasonable prices, will collect. Tel: (01253) 851 187 or (0151) 727 5689.

Filing cabinet, preferably 4 drawer and in reasonable condition, for needy charity! If you can help contact Lindsay Draper, Merseyside Environmental Trust, c/o Department of Civic Design Tel: ext 3137.

Used postage stamps (UK and overseas) for charitable organisations, also Tesco vouchers and other promotional vouchers. Send to Julie Swarbrick, Vice-Chancellor's Office Tel: ext 2003.

Small Advertisements - Available

Comfortable country cottage in Anglesey, near Rhosneigr, sleeps five (plus baby), beaches, windsurfing, fishing, golf, riding, birdwatching, historical sites, Snowdonia within 45 mins drive, modest rent. Tel: (0116) 270 7082.

Going on holiday in France? French conversation tuition available from native French speaker Tel: (0151) 724 1515.

Holiday chalet in Cornwall (Roseland peninsula, nr Falmouth), in idyllic secluded position between sea beaches and tidal creek, with own woodland, sleeps 4. From £150 pw. Tel: ext 2351/2 or (0151) 709 7615.

Holiday bungalow in Gurnard Pines Holiday Village, Isle of Wight with use of large outside heated swimming pool and clubhouse with nightly entertainment. Sleeps up to 6 people. Tel: 01983 294892.

Self-catering apartment in Provencal style country house in Provence, South of France, 15 km south of Avignon, situated in the village of Orgon. Large private garden and swimming pool, superb accommodation, run by an English couple. Tel: France 90.73.09.73 or (0114) 2330183 or Fax: 90.73.08.95.

Holiday cottage in Tuscany in superb setting near mountains with Florence, Sienna, Arezzo and the Chianti country in easy reach, very reasonable rates. Tel: 0117 924 7537.

2 bedroom Holiday cottage in North Wales, next to a river, with a ten minute walk to nearest beach, 7 miles south of Caernarfon and is within easy reach of Snowdonia and the Lleyn Peninsula. Tel: (0151) 486 9397.

Luxurious centrally heated holiday cottage in Yorkshire, summer wine country, log fire, sleeps 4/6. Tel: (0151) 420 5778.

Bed and full English breakfast available in luxury, secluded villa in Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain. Large gardens with pool, excellent views, satellite TV, optional evening meals, ideal for golf/tennis/family holidays, rates from 15,000 to 17,500 pesetas pp pw (approx £78 to £89). Contact John and Valerie Mack, Casa Kay, Buzon 12, Urb. Las Lomas de Mijas, 29650 Mijas, Malaga, Spain Tel: 00 34 52 485791. Information and leaflets can be obtained from Bill Blythe Tel: ext 3215 or Pat Blythe Tel: ext 2459.

Lakes/Dales. Cottage in historic South Cumbrian Village (Kendal 10 miles, Kirkby Lonsdale 6 miles). Available weeks/weekends. Tel: ext 2248.

Holiday house in Abersoch, the sailing centre of North Wales, situated at the end of the Lleyn Peninsula, lots of safe beaches and also a short drive to beautiful Snowdonia, 3 bedrooms, fully equipped and easy walking distance to the Village, beach and golf course. Contact Chris Smith Tel: (0141) 334 3325 evenings.

Soundbarrier Mobile Discos, any function catered for, 20% discount for University staff and students, book early for your Christmas party, bookings now being taken. Contact Steve Tel: ext 2106 or (0151) 605 0518.

Classical guitar lessons, beginner's/advanced tuition, preparation for Associated Board, Trinity College - all grades (including performance certificates and music theory). Enquires welcome. Contact Mark Houghton Tel: ext 5340.

WANTED - SQUASH PLAYERS

As an expanding and successful outfit the University of Liverpool Staff Squash Club is looking for new players, we run three teams in the North West Counties Leagues during the winter season which cater for a range of standards, throughout the year we play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, we have a dual emphasis on sporting and social excellence. Interested parties should contact Ronan McGrath Tel: ext 3873 or Dominic Schiller Tel: (0151) 709 3961 or alternatively come along to club night at Grove Street on Tuesdays at 5.15pm.

CREATING SUCCESS IN YOUR LIFE

Saturday 27 July, 10am-5pm. One-day personal development workshop 'Creating Success in your Life' by Pam Day. A day to challenge old patterns and beliefs, to clarify your thoughts and to explore new ways of bringing success into your life using techniques such as visualisation and imagework. In the Hope Street Natural Health Centre, 37 Hope Street, Liverpool. £25. For booking information contact (0151) 336 5342.

INTERNATIONAL GRADUANDS' RECEPTION

Friday 26 July, 6pm-8pm. All International Students graduating in July are invited to attend a special reception and buffet. Invitations have been sent to your local address. In the Hospitality Area, 1st floor, Student Services Centre. Contact Mrs Sue Spencer, International Students' Advisory Service, Student Services Centre Tel: ext 4712.

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL

The University's Nominations Committee is seeking nominations of potential lay members of the Council. The Committee would welcome nominations of individuals who have the qualities, commitment and foresight to support and further the University's mission at a time of increasing competition and change. Anyone wishing to make a nomination should write, in confidence, to the Registrar giving brief details. Nominations should not be disclosed to others, including the individuals nominated. The Nominations Committee will maintain a confidential list of potential Council members and will recommend names to the Court and the Council as and when necessary.

NEW BOOK FOR POTENTIAL VETS

Getting into Veterinary Science is the latest book written by John Handley, one of the University's careers advisers. It has been written with the support and help of the staff and students of the University's Faculty of Veterinary Science, local vets and farmers. The book is intended to help those fifth and sixth- formers wanting to enter this very competitive field and is on the Faculty of Veterinary Science's recommended reading list. The book costs £5.95 and is available through bookshops or it can be ordered direct from the publishers: Trotman & Co, 12 Hill Rise, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6UA for £6.85 including postage and packing.

CAMPUS VIEWS

Reproductions of four attractive watercolour views of the campus painted by local artist John Pickles, commissioned by the University, are still available. The four paintings depict the Victoria Building, the Chatham Building, the Student Services Centre (with the Metropolitan Cathedral in the background) and Staff House. From each painting, a limited edition of 100 very high quality prints were made. The prints are available for sale (unframed) at a cost of £15 each, or £50 for the set of four, and can be obtained from Mrs D Taylor, Ceremonial Office Tel: (0151) 794 2072.

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