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2012 Events--------------------- May 2012 ------------------------------------ Mon 14th May 2pm Humour in Ancient Egypt Wirral Ancient Egypt Society Guest speaker Carol Andrews of Birkbeck College. Non-members welcome £4 Mayer Hall, Bebington. More information at www.waes.org.uk Tues 15th May 7:30 - 9:30 Friends of Ashton Park AGM Westbourne Hall, West Kirby Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Davey on "Parks, Patrons and People" www.ashtonpark.btck.co.uk Friday 18th May 10am Breeze Bike Ride - Wirral Way Ramble Women's bike ride, gentle pace (6mph), ideal for those who are wanting to get back on a bike. Ride starts at West Kirkby Railway Station, Grange Road, CH48 4DZ. Meet outside the front of the station. Adults 16+ only. Lasts about 2 hours. For more information or to book a place visit www.breezebikerides.com or telephone Fiona Hanik, Active Families Development Officer on 0776 967 4718 or 637 6434 Friday 18th May at 7.45pm for an 8.00 pm start Incredible Edible Hoylake - One Year On... Mary Clear from Incredible Edible Todmorden is coming to help us celebrate our first birthday Melrose Hall, Melrose Ave, Hoylake Plus local produce stalls: Local honey from Bee Keeper, Nigel Brierley Support Melrose Hall by buying their home baked cakes Buy jams and chutneys made from produce from Hoylake Allotment Association Hoylake Fisheries will be selling locally laid duck eggs and local shrimps Download poster here (3.2Mb) Sat 19th May Birkenhead North End Cycling Club Go-Ride Summer Series Entry Level Competition for U8 to U16 Novice Riders Race 2 - Pensby High School (Grass) - Starts 10am - ends approx 12 noon For more details download a poster here. Sat 19th May, 10am to 5pm Irby Artists Exhibition View and buy 250 paintings and craft items from Irby Artists Association. Free admission, and lunches and light refreshments available. St Chads Church Hall, Irby CH61 3UH Sat 19th May, 1-3pm Beneath Our Feet at Thurstaston Common A look at the geology and vegetation of Thurstaston Common. www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/19-05-2012/beneath-our-feet-thurstaston-common Sat 19th May 7.30 Capriccio Singers A varied repertoire of music to suit all tastes - with their own brand of fun! Church music from all periods interspersed with nursery rhymes, folk songs, songs from the shows and contemporary songs. St Bridgets Church, West Kirby, CH48 7HL. Tickets from Pipedreams, 99, Banks Road, West Kirby, Martin Harrison on 625-8535 or on the door. £10 adults, £8 concessions, £2 children. www.stbridgetsappeal.co.uk Sat May 19 7.30 pm -12.30 am ![]() May Ball Fundraising event for Hoylake Lifeboat Museum Royal Liverpool Golf Club - Hoylake Drinks reception from 7.30 pm; Dinner at 8.00 pm; Three course meal with wine; Charity auction and live music. Dress code - Black tie or lounge suit. www.hoylakelifeboatmuseum.com Sun 20th May 2pm - 4pm Music in the Park St Helen's Concert Band Upper Park Arena, Ashton Park, West Kirby www.ashtonpark.btck.co.uk Mon 21 May - 7:30pm Friends of Greasby Library presents Charles Dicken's Women June Lancelyn Green brings Dicken's women to life, with the aid of Lesley Mahom and some changes of bonnets. Tickets need to be purchased in advance www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/21-05-2012/charles-dickens-women-greasby-library Thursday 24th May 10am to 1pm Irby Farmers' Market Seasonal vegetables, jams, honey, pickles, fresh meats, bread, cakes, cheeses brought to you by genuuine producers. Irby Village Hall, Thingwall Road CH61 3UB See a review of the last one here. Fri May 25 9:30 am -2:30 pm Ladies Tennis Day Charity fundraising for Hoylake Cottage Hospital Hoylake Lawn Tennis Club - Hoylake For tickets, please contact 0151 632 7302. Ticket cost includes coffee on arrival and lunch. Fri 25th May 6.30 for 7.30 pm Spirited Away 2001 Japanese animated fantasy-adventure film Film night at The Parade, Hoylake Community Centre - Hoylake. For more details and to book tickets, see www.hoylakecommunitycinema.co.uk/ Sat 26th May 10 to 4pm How Bizarre Craft Fair Showcasing a variety of different artisans and crafters who produce handmade jewellery, knitted items, hand-crafted wood, cards, needlecraft, candles, art and soap for you to buy. Hoylake Community Centre, 31 Hoyle Road CH47 3AG To book a table call Roger 07733224979 www.hoylakecommunitycentre.org Sun 27 May - 10am to 4pm Static Birds of Prey Display Coach House Royden Park These wonderful birds will be on display in the Coach House by Raptor Rescue. www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/27-05-2012/static-birds-prey-display-coach-house-royden-park Sun 27th May 11 - 4 Friends of Coronation Gardens Seaside Fair Fairground rides and seaside stalls plus burgers, candy floss and ice-creams. Plenty of fun and an opportunity (weather permitting) for a family picnic in this delightful setting. Local artists will be exhibiting pictures and artwork for sale in the alcoves (ovens). Come along to encourage our local artists and snap up some unique items at very reasonable prices. www.friendsofcoronationgardens.co.uk --- June 2012 --- Sun 3 June - 12 to 2pm Butterflies of Royden Park Discover the wealth of butterflies that live within the grasslands and woodlands of Royden park. www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/03-06-2012/butterflies-royden-park Sun 3rd June from 2pm - 5.30pm Big Jubilee Lunch to celebrate the Queen's 60th On the Green in front of St John's Church on Birkenhead Road, Meols Fun For All The Family, All are Welcome. The Event is FREE and is being organised by St Johns Church along with The Friends of Meols Park and St Andrews URC of Meols. There will be Food, Fun, Face Painting , Music, Messy Church Activities and a special (not to be missed) family performance by Stuffets Puppets. Please come and join us on the day and if you could bring a plate of buffet type food then this would be warmly appreciated. www.friendsofmeolspark.co.uk/ Tues 5 June 11am Diamond Jubilee Pond Dip - Wirral Country Park Celebrate this special holiday with a pond dip at Wirral Country Park. *Booking essential www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/05-06-2012/diamond-jubilee-pond-dip-wirral-country-park Wed 6th June -7.30pm The Delights of Historic New Brighton by Joy Hockey A First Wednesday lecture. Joy Hockey, architect, Chair of Wallasey Historical Society and native of New Brighton talks on the development of New Brighton and samples some of the key moments in the life of this seaside resort. St Bridgets Church, West Kirby, CH48 7HL. Tickets £5 on the door. www.stbridgetsappeal.co.uk Thurs 7th June 12-2.30pm Children Centre Jubilee Event. Free fun-packed event for all children and families with u5's who live in West Wirral area. Bouncy castle, police, fire engine, face painting, free balloons, its a knockout, raffle, games, activities and loads more! Pensby Children Centre, Fishers Lane, Pensby. Sat Jun 9th 12 -4pm Garden Party and Plant Sale 11 Ethelbert Lane - Meols Hoylake & Meols in Bloom's Annual Fundraising Garden Party and Plant Sale. Admire Jan Foster's beautiful garden, buy plants to take home, and enjoy a delicious tea. Sat 9th June - 7.30pm A Handbag of Harmonies ladies choir A choir of vivacious women from Chester who create a party wherever they go. With their pink feather boas and glitzy handbags, they sing in four-part harmony with dazzling choreography and guarantee to leave audiences with smiles on their faces. Christ Church, Kings Road, Higher Bebington, CH63 8LX Tickets £5 each - includes light refreshments, proceeds to Crossroads Care. Call Mel on 0151 343 1960 or email melanie.stewart@crossroadscaring.com for tickets. Mon 11th June 2pm The art of the Nobles Tombs in Thebes Wirral Ancient Egypt Society Guest speaker Victor Blunden Non-members welcome £4. Mayer Hall, Bebington. More information at www.waes.org.uk Tuesday 12th June, 1.30-3pm Summer walk over Stapledon Woods and Caldy Hill Discover the variety of wildflowers and other wildlife on this stroll with the Ranger. Meet Kings Drive North off Column Road. Sorry no dogs. For details see www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/12-06-2012/summer-walk-over-stapledon-woods-and-caldy-hill Saturday 16th June Sandcastle competition on beach at West Kirby Organised by the Liverpool Young Practioners in Architecture 17th June 12 to 4pm Art in the Park Local artists will be exhibiting pictures and artwork for sale in the alcoves (ovens) at Coronation Gardens, West Kirby. Come along to encourage our local artists and snap up some unique items at very reasonable prices. www.friendsofcoronationgardens.co.uk 17 June - 12:30 to 2:30pm Wild Flowers and Butterflies of Royden Park Experience the beauty of both the wild flowers and butterflies that thrive here at Royden Park. www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/17-06-2012/wild-flowers-and-butterflies-royden-park Sun 17th June 1 to 5.30pm National Garden Scheme Open Garden 29 Dee Park Road, Gayton, Cheshire & Wirral, CH60 3RG www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=18896 Sunday 17th June 2pm - 4pm Music in the Park "Like a Hurricane" Blues and Rock Band Upper Park Arena, Ashton Park West Kirby www.ashtonpark.btck.co.uk Mon 18 June 2012 - 7:30pm Viking Wirral and the Harald Fairhair Longship Project Presented by Friends of Greasby Library Stephen Harding looks forward to 2013 and the arrival in Wirral of this re-constructed longboat- the first of its kind for over 1000 years. Greasby Library CH49 3AT Tickets need to be purchased in advance www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/18-06-2012/viking-wirral-and-harald-fairhair-longship-project Sat, 23 June Birkenhead North End Cycling Club Go-Ride Summer Series Entry Level Competition for U8 to U16 Novice Riders Race 3 - Coastal Drive, New Brighton (Grass) - Starts 11am - ends approx 1pm For more details download a poster here. 23 June 2012 - 1:30pm - 3 pm Past, Present and Future of Royden Park At look at the history and a glimpse into what lies ahead at Royden Park. www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/23-06-2012/past-present-and-future-royden-park Sat 23rd June Celebrate the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee with Birkenhead Choral Society St Saviour's Church, Oxton 24 June 2012 - 10 am - 4 pm Red Cross Fair at Royden Park Stalls, fun events, face painting, tombola and many more all taking place on the main events field at Royden Park. www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/24-06-2012/red-cross-fair-royden-park Sunday 24th June 2pm - 4pm Music in the Park Peninsula Jazz - on a summer's day Upper Park Arena, Ashton Park West Kirby www.ashtonpark.btck.co.uk 24 June - 2 to 6pm National Garden Scheme Open Gardens 29 & 31 Forest Road, Meols CH47 6AS www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=22675 www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=25461 Thursday 28th June 10am to 1pm Irby Farmers' Market Seasonal vegetables, jams, honey, pickles, fresh meats, bread, cakes, cheeses brought to you by genuuine producers. Irby Village Hall, Thingwall Road CH61 3UB See a review of the April one here. 29th June to 8th July Wirral Festival of Firsts Art on the Promenade Music Proms, Poetry Proms FilmFunFest, Rebeeca's Fringe www.festivaloffirsts.co.uk Fri 29th June 6.30 for 7.30 pm ![]() The Apartment (PG) Film night at The Parade, Hoylake Community Centre - Hoylake. For more details and to book tickets, see www.hoylakevillage.org.uk/home-mainmenu-1/site-highlights/648-hoylake-community-cinema.html 29 June 2012 - 9 pm to 11 pm Bat and Owl Night at Royden Park Discover the variety of bats and owls that use Royden Park in these dark hours. *Booking essential www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/29-06-2012/bat-and-owl-night-royden-park 30 June 10 to 4pm How Bizarre Craft Fair Showcasing a variety of different artisans and crafters who produce handmade jewellery, knitted items, hand-crafted wood, cards, needlecraft, candles, art and soap for you to buy. Hoylake Community Centre, 31 Hoyle Road CH47 3AG To book a table call Roger 07733224979 www.hoylakecommunitycentre.org Saturday 30th June 3pm Breeze Bike Ride - Arrowe Park and surrounding areas Women's bike ride, leisurely pace (7-8 mph) Ride Starting Point Cherry Orchard Pub car park - Arrowe Park CH49 5LW. Adults 16+ only, lasts about 2 hours (1 hours 30 mins cycling) For more information or to book a place visit www.breezebikerides.com or telephone Fiona Hanik, Active Families Development Officer on 0776 967 4718 or 637 6434 Sat 30th June 1.45 - 4pm St Bridgets Summer Fair A great day out for all the family packed with activities and fun - brass band, tombola, home made cakes, jams and chutneys, teas, bouncy castle, coconut shy, raffle, strawberries and cream and lots more. Rectory Field by St Bridgets Church, West Kirby, CH48 7HL. ![]() Sat June 30th, 2-8pm Youthfest 2012 Birkenhead Park provides the setting for this year's event, which sees eight of Wirral's best 13-19 year old bands facing off for the chance to scoop an exciting prize. Featuring a DJ tent and stalls by the likes of Fallen Industries and Bido Lito Magazine. Tickets £5 available from the Floral Pavilion box office (0151 666 0000), from the Youth Hubs and from www.ticketswirral.co.uk. www.teenwirral.com/news/get-ready-youthfest-2012 30 June 2012 - 6:30pm After the Dream Play in the Coach House Royden Park This play performed by the Hand in Hand Theatre Company is based on Shakespeares comedy Mid Summer Nights Dream and explores what happens 20 years later. www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/30-06-2012/after-dream-%E2%80%93-play-coach-house-royden-park -------------- July 2012 -------------- Sun 1st July Hoylake Lifeboat Museum's Victorian Day Last years successful Victorian Day is being repeated. We have some amazing traditional attractions for all the family. For more details see www.hoylakelifeboatmuseum.com Wed 4th July -7.30pm Storeton Quarries and its Tramway by Gavin Hunter A First Wednesday lecture. An illustrated talk on the unique quarries at Storeton which were worked from Roman times to the present day, providing stone for buildings across Wirral, including Birkenhead Town Hall and as far afield as the Empire State Building in New York. St Bridgets Church, West Kirby, CH48 7HL. Tickets £5 on the door. www.stbridgetsappeal.co.uk 6th, 7th, 8th July Wirral Festival of Firsts Music, poetry, art & theatre at venues in Hoylake. www.festivaloffirsts.co.uk Saturday 7th July 11am - 4pm ![]() Summer Fete Calday Grange Grammar School Live music, bouncy castles, climbimg wall, fairground stalls, dog display team, hot 7 cold food, cream teas etc Fun for all the family. All welcome to attend. In support of Wirral Renal Patient & Relative Group, Arrowe Park Hospital and School House Charities, Stickn Step, Jellybean Appeal & Wirral Animal Welfare For further information please contact community@calday.wirral.sch.uk or call 0151 625 2727 extn 289 Sat 7 July 11:30am to 2pm. West Kirby Primary School PTA Summer Fair This year there will be an Olympic theme to the fair, where you can enjoy quizzes, face painting, children's crafts, games, bouncy castles, pocket money and toy stalls, tea, coffee and cakes, tombola, raffle, BBQ and much more!!! Come along and support your local primary school. West Kirby Primary School, Anglesey Road, West Kirby Sun 8th July 2 - 4.30pm Wirral Festival of Firsts: - Poetry Proms ALL poets have the chance to take part. www.festivaloffirsts.co.uk/poetryProms.html • Art on the Promenade a multitude of artists can display their work right along Hoylake's waterfront. Why not register to exhibit? www.festivaloffirsts.co.uk/art.html Mon 9th July 2pm Guarding the road from Koptos. A look at the Roman army in the Eastern Desert Wirral Ancient Egypt Society Guest speaker Dr Birgitta Hoffman, Roman Gask Project, SACE University of Liverpool Non-members welcome £4 Mayer Hall, Bebington. More information at www.waes.org.uk 15th July 12 to 4pm Art in the Park ![]() Local artists will be exhibiting pictures and artwork for sale in the alcoves (ovens) at Coronation Gardens, West Kirby. Come along to encourage our local artists and snap up some unique items at very reasonable prices. www.friendsofcoronationgardens.co.uk Sat 21st July 11-3 Wednesday Special Needs Club Summer Fair Great family day out - football shoot-out, tin can knock down, bbq, cakes, tombola, bric-a-brac and lots more. All proceeds go towards the club's soft play sensory resource. Hoylake Community Centre Download the poster here or more information visit www.wsnc.co.uk. 21 July 2012 - 11:00am Family Bug and Beastie Hunt - Wirral Country Park Start the holidays with a hunt for interesting insects in the grassland. *Booking essential www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on/21-07-2012/family-bug-and-beastie-hunt-wirral-country-park Sun,22 July Birkenhead North End Cycling Club Go-Ride Summer Series Entry Level Competition for U8 to U16 Novice Riders Race 4 - Birkenhead Park (Tarmac closed circuit) - Starts 9.30am - ends approx 11am For more details download a poster here. Sunday 22 July 2pm - 4pm Music in the Park Ellesmere Port Silver Band Upper Park Arena, Ashton Park West Kirby www.ashtonpark.btck.co.uk Thursday 26th July 10am to 1pm Irby Farmers' Market Seasonal vegetables, jams, honey, pickles, fresh meats, bread, cakes, cheeses brought to you by genuuine producers. Irby Village Hall, Thingwall Road CH61 3UB See a review of the April one here. Fri 27th July 6.30 for 7.30 pm The Last King of Scotland (15) Film night at The Parade, Hoylake Community Centre - Hoylake. For more details and to book tickets, see www.hoylakevillage.org.uk/home-mainmenu-1/site-highlights/648-hoylake-community-cinema.html 30th July --------------------- August 2012 ------------------------------------ to 5th August Sat 11th Aug 11am - 4pm Churches Together Event Ashton Park West Kirby Mon 13th Aug 2pm Fighting for the Family: Exploring ancient Egyptian letters to the dead Wirral Ancient Egypt Society Guest speaker Dr Angela Me Donald, Co-ordinator for AC&E for Adult and Continuing Education University of Glasgow Non-members welcome £4 Mayer Hall, Bebington. More information at www.waes.org.uk 19th August 12 to 4pm Art in the Park Local artists will be exhibiting pictures and artwork for sale in the alcoves (ovens) at Coronation Gardens, West Kirby. Come along to encourage our local artists and snap up some unique items at very reasonable prices. www.friendsofcoronationgardens.co.uk 20th to 26th August Bank Holiday Monday, 27th August 10am - 6pm Hoylake Lifeboat Annual Open Day Air displays, a funfair, charity stalls, street theatre, raffles, and tours of the Lifeboat. Hoylake Lifeboat Station, North Parade CH47 3AL Thursday 30th August 10am to 1pm Irby Farmers' Market Seasonal vegetables, jams, honey, pickles, fresh meats, bread, cakes, cheeses brought to you by genuuine producers. Irby Village Hall, Thingwall Road CH61 3UB See a review of the April one here. Fri 31st August 6.30 for 7.30 pm Secrets and Lies (15) Film night at The Parade, Hoylake Community Centre - Hoylake. For more details and to book tickets, see www.hoylakevillage.org.uk/home-mainmenu-1/site-highlights/648-hoylake-community-cinema.html --------------------- September 2012 ------------------------------------ 1 September 10 to 4pm How Bizarre Craft Fair Showcasing a variety of different artisans and crafters who produce handmade jewellery, knitted items, hand-crafted wood, cards, needlecraft, candles, art and soap for you to buy. Hoylake Community Centre, 31 Hoyle Road CH47 3AG To book a table call Roger 07733224979 www.hoylakecommunitycentre.org Tuesday 4th Sept, 1.30-3.30pm Guided Walk over Stapledon Woods and Caldy Hill Discover the variety of wildlife and land use on a walk with the Ranger. Meet Kings Drive North off Column Road. Sorry no dogs. For details see www.wirral.gov.uk/whats-on, tel 0151 677 7594 or email midwirralranges@wirral.gov.uk Wed 5th Sept 7.30pm The ancient Egyptian headrest: Form, symbolism and magic Wirral Ancient Egypt Society ![]() Guest speaker Dr Jacky Finch, KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology, University of Manchester Non-members welcome £4 Mayer Hall, Bebington. More information at www.waes.org.uk Sunday 9th Sept Annual Hoylake 10k run Starts from Hoylake Community Centre, then goes along the promenade to Meols, along the Meols Embankment, then onto the Rangers Trail towards Leasowe Lighthouse. Download the poster here or more information visit www.wsnc.co.uk. Sunday 9th September 2pm - 4pm Music in the Park Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass Upper Park Arena, Ashton Park West Kirby www.ashtonpark.btck.co.uk 13th - 16th September The Ricoh Women's British Open This will be held for the first time at Hoylake - scene of Tiger Woods' last Open victory - in 2012. Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Meols Drive, Hoylake CH47 4AL www.royal-liverpool-golf.com/club_news/hoylake_announced_as_venue_for_worlds_best_woman_golfers_in_2012 16th September 12 to 4pm Art in the Park Local artists will be exhibiting pictures and artwork for sale in the alcoves (ovens) at Coronation Gardens, West Kirby. Come along to encourage our local artists and snap up some unique items at very reasonable prices www.friendsofcoronationgardens.co.uk Sat, 22 Sept ![]() Birkenhead North End Cycling Club Go-Ride Summer Series Entry Level Competition for U8 to U16 Novice Riders Race 5 - Bebington Oval (Cricket Ground) (Grass) - Starts 10am - ends approx 12 noon For more details download a poster here. Sun 23rd Sept 3pm Losing The Plot presented by the Mikron Theatre Company Told with a rollicking mix of old music hall tunes and brand new songs, Losing The Plot is a story of love - between people and the land; between people and people; and between people and their giant vegetables. Venue: Gilroy Community Allotment Site, Gilroy Road, West Kirby CH48 8BP Bring chairs and blankets, refreshments available. There will be a collection after the show. More details here. Fri 28th September 6.30 for 7.30 pm To Have and Have Not (PG) Film night at The Parade, Hoylake Community Centre - Hoylake. For more details and to book tickets, see www.hoylakevillage.org.uk/home-mainmenu-1/site-highlights/648-hoylake-community-cinema.html | ||
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