A NEW exhibition showcasing 40 pieces of women’s artwork dating from the early 1800s to the 1980s opens at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight later this week.
Another View: Landscapes by Women Artists will be on display from Saturday (April 20) until August 18.
Presenting work by artists such as Vanessa Bell (1879-1961), Ingrid Pollard (b. 1953) and Dame Ethel Walker (1861-1951), the showcase considers how artists have used their practice to explore the issues of their day, asking questions about class, gender, politics, and more through their depictions of landscape.
Melissa Gustin, curator of British Art at National Museums Liverpool, said: "Far from just painting pretty watercolours, this exhibition shows how women landscape painters used their art to express their individual gazes, representing multiple viewpoints along the way.
"We’re looking forward to sharing their stories and celebrating their work, which has perhaps been overlooked historically within the narrative of British landscape painting."
The exhibition charts the development of women’s landscape painting as women began to train in professional schools and their work became more commonplace in exhibitions.
Entry to Another View: Landscapes by Women Artists and the Lady Lever Art Gallery is free, with donations welcome. To find out more visit: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/anotherview.
Musical show
WEST Kirby Musical Theatre Company's next show, Another Night at the Musicals, will be staged later this week.
It is at Westbourne Community Centre in West Kirby on Friday (April 19), Saturday (April 20) at 7.30pm and Sunday (April 21) at 2.30pm.
The group will be supported by Wallasey School of Ballet. There will be teas, coffee and licensed bar. Tickets available on-line at www.wkmtc.co.uk or by phone from Brian Berry on 07486-920-905.
Book fair
WIRRAL Book Fair takes place at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton this Saturday (April 20) from 10am to 2.30pm.
It promises 'books for all tastes and ages, pockets and purses' and 'bargains galore'. There will also be a chance to meet local author Cathy Roberts.
Admission Free. Refreshments available. Details literallybooks@gmail.com
Quiz time and coffee
A fun quiz night will be held at St Alban's Parish Centre in Liscard this Saturday (April 20) at 7pm. Doors open from 6.45pm. Admission is £5 on the door.
A coffee morning is held at the centre every Tuesday from 10am-midday. 'Tea, coffee, toast and good company' is on offer. All for a small donation to the parish Lourdes Fund.
Take up bowls
A free open day for anyone interested in taking up Crown Green Bowling will be held held this Saturday at 1pm.
The event, at Peers Bowling Club on St Georges Road in Wallasey Village will start with a practical tutorial if required followed by games with members supporting and helping you to enjoy the experience. For more details, contact: Micheal on 07879878157.
Family history
WIRRAL'S few in the battle of Britain, a journey through letters and artifacts will be the subject of Jerry Williams talk to Bebington Family History Group next Monday (April 22)
Taking place at St Barnabus Hall in Bromborough, it starts at 7.30pm.
Panto time
LIFELINE Productions' summer panto Dorothy’s Journey to Oz will be staged at the Carlton Little Theatre on Grange Road West in Birkenhead from Thursday, May 9 to Saturday, May 11. Curtain up 7.30pm. Saturday Matinee doors open Curtain up 2pm. Tickets are from Live Health 34 Oxton Road, Birkenhead (0151) 652 1927, or the ticket secretary on 0151 513 2636.
Bird club talk
St Kilda - The Lonely Isles is the title of an illustrated presentation by Steve Halliwell to Wirral Bird Club next Thursday (April 25).
It will take place at St Bridget’s Church Centre on Church Road in West Kirby, CH48 7HL at 7.30pm.
Admission is £4, which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Details from Bill on 07795 148140
Bowls club
WEST Kirby Prom Bowls Club is looking for new members beginners, ladies or gents. It is not in a league. Its season begins in April and sessions take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. For more details, call 0151 625 5158.
Race For Life
THERE is just over a month to go until this year’s Wirral Race For Life events in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Taking place in Birkenhead Park on Sunday, May 19, it is open to people of all ages and abilities where mums, dads, sons, daughters, grandparents and friends can choose from 3k and 5k events.
There will also be a chance on the day to take part in Pretty Muddy, a 5k mud-splattered obstacle course, and there’s a Pretty Muddy Kids option.
To enter, visit raceforlife.org
Play recorder
WIRRAL Recorder Orchestra is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an appeal for more members.
The group was founded in September 1998 to enable players from the Wirral to meet and play together. It gives two concerts a year and meets on the second Saturday each month at 3pm. If you are interested in joining, details are on the website wirralrecorderorchestra.org
Greasby bowls
Greasby Ladies Bowls Club is looking for new members with or without experience to join the club. Interested? Call 07772991348 for details
Bands need you
WIRRAL Pop Orchestra is looking for new members. Its repertoire includes pop, cinema and musical theatre. It rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm at St Anne’s Parish Centre on Highfield Road in Rock Ferry. There is currently no audition.
Wirral Big Band also needs trombone and trumpet players. It rehearses on Monday evenings from 8pm to 10.30pm at the same venue. If interested in joining either band, email bformston@gmail.com
Gardening
WALLASEY Gardening Society meets on the third Thursday of every month at St James with Emmanuel Church in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Details from Helen on 0151 652 2979.
Get snappy
HESWALL Photographic Society meets on Friday evenings at St Peter’s Church Hall in Lower Heswall. Open to complete beginners or more experienced photographers. Doors open 7.30pm. Details from heswallphotosoc.co.uk
Dance classes
CHILDREN’s ‘starter’ dance classes are at Merrall’s Dance Centre in Moreton every Monday from 5.15pm-6.15pm. Details from 0151 606 1458 or merrallsdancecentre.co.uk
Family festival
A family festival including a live music stage, dance music arena and a kid’s stage will be held on Wirral next month.
The Wirral Family Festival is at Tranmere Rovers’ Prenton Park ground in Birkenhead on Saturday, May 11 from 12pm-11pm.
It will feature a live music stage on the pitch with tribute bands covering genres such as rock, pop, indie, ska and reggae. There will also be a dance music arena including well-known local house music DJs.
Also among the entertainment on the day will be superhero shows, princess shows, pony rides, inflatables, talent shows and more.
The line-up for the main stage is:
- QE2 (Queen tribute band)
- Arctic Mondayz (Arctic Monkeys tribute)
- Live In Technicolour (Coldplay tribute)
- Rule The World (Take That tribute)
- The Rocket Man (Elton John tribute)
- Simply Sheeran (Ed Sheeran tribute)
- The Oasis Experience
- Resurrection (The Stone Roses tribute)
- The Beautiful Couch (tribute to The Beautiful South)
- The Brightside Killers (Killers tribute).
Tickets and full details from wirralfest.co.uk
Get creative
ART classes are at Newton Village Hall on Mondays from 2.30-4.30pm and 7-9pm and Wednesdays from 10am-noon. For details, email nigelmorris@hotmail.co.uk or call 678 0834.
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. In aid of charities for sick children.
Tiny dancers
A TODDLER dance class is at Lower Bebington Methodist Church every Saturday from 9am. Details from Karen or Wendy at geminidance@outlook.com
Folk club
WALLASEY folk and acoustic club meets on the first and third Sundays of each month at Misty Blues on Manor Road in Liscard (7.30pm).
Over-50s swim
WIRRAL over-50s swim club meets at Calday Grange Swimming Pool every Friday (9 to 11am). Email wirraloverfiftiesswimmers@gmail.com or call Pam on 07884 972400 tor taster session.
Badminton
A BADMINTON club in West Kirby is looking for new members. It meets Tuesdays at Westbourne Hall Community Centre, Westbourne Road, from 8pm 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).
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 8pm-10pm.
Details alexacharlottepenny@gmail.com
Exercise class
DANCE exercise classes are at Guide Headquarters on Leasowe Road, Wallasey every Thursday (2pm). Call Angela on 07786 360959 for details.
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 over 60s, are every Wednesday (6.30 to 7.45pm) at St James’ Church Hall, New Brighton. Details from 07544 150112.
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 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. Call Angela on 07786 360959.
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