THERE is less than month to go until this year's Light Up A Life switch-on for Wirral Hospice St John.

Ten thousand lights will be switched on during the emotional Globe-backed ceremony in the hospice gardens on Sunday, December 8 which starts at 5.30pm.

Pushing the button is Tracie Powell, whose husband Allan passed away last year, after a brave battle with bowel cancer. To sponsor one of the lights call 343 0778 or visit www.wirralhospice.org

Irby Artists

THE Irby Artists' next exhibition takes place this Saturday.

Featuring more than 250 items of art and craft it will be on view in the display at St Chad’s Church Hall, Roslin Road, Irby from 10am-5pm.

Admission is free, refreshments available.

MSA support group

THE Wirral support group for MSA sufferers, friends, families and carers meets next Wednesday (November 20) at St John's church in Meols.

It takes place from 2-4 pm. 

Call Roy on 07932511258 for more details.

Christmas fair

WIRRAL Animal Sanctuary's Christmas Fair will be held this Saturday at New Ferry Village Hall from 11am-3pm.

On the day there will be craft stalls, face painter - the usual fun of the fair.

Full details on the group’s Facebook Page

Arts exhibit

WALLASEY Arts Society’s 57th annual prize-giving exhibition is on view at Wallasey Central (Earlston) Library until November 22.

Free entry.

New Brighton Townswomen

NEW Brighton Townswomen’s Guild meets this Thursday (November 14) at Emmanuel Church Hall, 158a Seabank Road, Wallasey, CH45 1HG.

There will be a talk ‘say cheese’, tea and cake, raffles and friendly conversation.

It starts at 1.45pm.

Ladybirds Christmas

WALLASEY Ladybirds Christmas fair takes place a week on Saturday (November 23) at the Grosvenor Ballroom in Grosvenor Street, Wallasey.

It starts at midday. Admission is 50p.

Coffee morning

A GUIDE Dogs charity coffee morning will be held at St Albans Parish Hall in Liscard this Saturday (November 16) from 10am - midday.

Admission £1, includes refreshments.

There will also be raffles, tombolas, bottle stall, cake and gift stall, book sale.

Carols over the Mersey

THE northern carol service of the Townswomen's Guild will be held a week on Tuesday (November 26) at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, starting at 2pm.

All are welcome to attend this service and so get the Christmas season off to a great start. Orders of Service will be available at a cost of £8.

Messiah

ST Peter's Singers, Heswall’s Choral Society, will be performing the popular choral classic Handel’s Messiah later this month.

The performance is on Saturday, November 30 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Heswall.

Featuring soloists Heather Heighway, Joseph Buckmaster and Armand Rabot with the Summerstrand Ensemble, under the musical direction of Adrian Griffiths.

It starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, £12, from Lingham’s Booksellers, Heswall.

More information about the choir and performance at www.stpeterssingers.co.uk

Potters display

WIRRAL Potters Christmas exhibition is at West Kirby Concourse from Saturday, November 23 until Saturday, December 7.

Featuring 13 potters exhibiting a wide range of ceramics from domestic pottery through to more decorative sculptural pieces.

The exhibition is open daily from 10am-5pm. Admission free.

Pop Orchestra

A POP orchestra meets every Tuesday at St Werburgh’s & St Laurence's parish centre in Birkenhead and is looking for more musicians.

The sessions start at 7.30pm.

For details ring/text 07783938696 or Facebook Jan modelski pop orchestra.

Death Cafe

A POP-up event where people discuss all things about death will be held at Hope Place Coffee Shop, 259 Woodchurch Road, Prenton tonight (Wednesday, November 13) from 7-9pm.

Death Cafe is a world-wide phenomenon where people get to together to talk about death and help people make the most of life.

It is a free event but booking is essential.

For more information or to book a place contact martin@ wirralfuneralcelebrant.co.uk

Christmas fair

WIRRAL Holistic Care Services’ Christmas fair takes place on Saturday, November 30 from midday-4pm.

Held at The Grosvenor Ballroom in Grosvenor Street, Liscard it will feature a grotto, tombola, toys, White Elephant, crafts and more.

All proceeds to Wirral Holistic Therapeutic Cancer Care.

Knitters club

MORETON Machine Knitters meet every Monday from 1-3pm at the community centre in Maryland Lane, Moreton. Admission is £2.

Details from Barbara Brockbank on 677 5278.

Pop-up photos

HESWALL Photographic Society is holding a pop-up exhibition and sale of prints later this month a week on Saturday, November 23 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Heswall, entrance on Telegraph Road, it runs from 10am-3pm.

It will be a chance to chat to club members and maybe buy a unique print for a special Christmas present.

Details www.heswallphotosoc.co.uk

Tea dance

A TEA Dance is at Mayer Hall, Lower Village Bebington this Saturday (November 16) from 2-4pm. Admission £3.50.

Proceeds to upkeep of Mayer Buildings.

Festive fun

WIRRAL Environmental Network's Pre-Christmas Fayre is a week on Saturday (November 23) at its premises in Falkland Road, Wallasey from 11am-2pm.

Father Christmas, owls, crafts and activities among the attractions.

To advertise your event on our noticeboard, email craig.manning@nqnw.co.uk or call 649 4050