A TOUR giving a sneak peak into the inner workings of the iconic Mersey Tunnels has been recognised by VisitEngland as a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction for the 15th year in a row.

The popular tour, consistently one of TripAdvisor's top three most popular tours in Liverpool, attracts visitors from across the country and around the world.

Guided by knowledgeable and friendly staff, the tour highlights include the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnels’ original 1930s control room, a visit to the refuges in the Queensway Tunnel and the giant fans which provide airflow to the tunnels, over eight metres in diameter.

For further details or to book a tunnel tour visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk/tunneltours

Rock ‘n’ roll

CHESHIRE Cats’ rock ‘n’ roll fundraising nights are every Wednesday from 7.30pm at The Poulton Victoria Club on Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey. Entrance £1.50.

All proceeds go to charities helping sick children.

Bowls

OXTON CC Bowls Club has launched a recruitment drive for Crown Green Bowlers to join its existing first-team squad for the 2024 season, playing in both afternoon and evening Birkenhead & Wirral District Leagues. If you are interested, contact Gerry on 07989 970778 or by email doyleg1@ sky.com for more details.

Over 50s swim

WIRRAL over 50s swim club meets at Calday Grange Swimming Pool every Friday (9 to 11am). If you are interested, email wirraloverfiftiesswimmers@gmail.com or call Pam on 07884 972400 to arrange a taster session.

Badminton

A LONG-running badminton club in West Kirby is looking for new members. It meets every Tuesday at Westbourne Hall Community Centre, Westbourne Road, from 8 to 10pm. Details from Ian on 07710 536953 or email ibt@f2s.com

Country music

LEASOWE Castle Country Music Club meets every Thursday at Poulton Vics Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (7.15 to 11pm). Details from 07707 712936.

Piano bar

THERE is live piano music at the Mess Cafe at Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton every Thursday night. Admission free (7pm start).

The Fort Sessions’ - a night of live acoustic guitar and different singers each week - are at the venue every Friday (7pm).

Folk dancing

FOLK dance sessions are on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of every month at Victoria Hall, Bebington from 8 to 10pm. Details alexacharlottepenny@gmail.com

Exercise class

DANCE exercise classes take place at Guide Headquarters on Leasowe Road, Wallasey every Thursday (2pm). Admission £5.

Details from Angela on 07786 360959.

Ladies bowling

BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call 0151 608 8616 for details.

Flexercise

FLEXERCISE - described as fun and friendly exercise sessions for the over 60s - take place every Wednesday (6.30 to 7.45pm) at St James’ Church Hall, New Brighton. Details from 07544 150112.

Charity cuppa

A CHARITY coffee morning is held every Tuesday from 10am to noon at St Alban’s Parish Centre, Liscard. All for a voluntary donation in aid of the Lourdes fund.

Oxton U3A

OXTON University of the third age (U3A) holds fortnightly meetings at Trinity with Palm Grove Church, Alton Road, Birkenhead.

If you are interested in joining and would like more details, email membership@oxtonu3a.co.uk

Badminton club

BADMINTON club nights are every Monday and Friday from 7.30pm until late at Upton Victory Hall on Salacre Lane in Upton.

New players (from beginner level) welcome.

Details from Lauretta on 07936 293350 or lauretta.radcliffe@yahoo.co.uk

Tap dance

A MONDAY evening tap dancing class in Wallasey is looking for new members. This is not a beginners’ class, experience preferred.

Call Angela on 07786 360959.

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