Festival time
A SUMMER festival promising 'top family entertainment, live shows, attractions and more' is being held in New Brighton later this week.
Taking place on The Dips from Thursday (July 25) to Sunday, July 28 it follows an 'incredible' inaugural event last year.
It promises family entertainment, live shows, attractions, a fun fair, games, a huge independent market, a food village, a pet village and more.
Live acts include a Taylor Swift tribute, Mr Tumble Liverpool, The Disney Princess Show, Blippi, Little Star Tykes, a superhero show, a Spiderman stunt show, a character meet and greet, local music artists, dance and drama school shows and more.
Bird club talk
VIBRANT Sri Lanka is the title of Ashley Grove' illustrated talk to Wirral Bird Club later this week.
It will take place on Thursday, July 25 at St Bridget’s Church Centre, Church Road, West Kirby, starting at 7.30 pm.
Admission is £4, which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Details from Bill on 07795 148140.
Charity concert
A choral concert in aid of Age UK will take place at Trinity with Palm Grove Church on Alton Road in Birkenhead on Saturday July 27 at 3pm.
Members of the Ravenscroft Singers will perform a collection of madrigals and church music. Soloist Jan Rayner will perform Mozart's Clarinet Concerto 1st movement.
Tickets £10. The performance is described as Dementia Friendly.
Wildlife art
An exhibition of wildlife art will be on view at Gordale Garden Centre later this week, featuring work by some of the best wildlife artists in the UK, according to its organiser.
They will be demonstrating their skills so why not come and watch them at work. Apart from the big four there will be over 500 original studies of species of birds, animals and insects, all for sale for you to enjoy. The exhibition is on from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Free admission.
CHAIR-based yoga, coffee and chat at Westbourne Hall, West Kirby every Thursday from 10.30am to midday.
For details, go to: http://www.yogawithkate.org or call Kate Knowles on 07708 496645.
Theatre group
THE Greasby Players are looking for new members. A spokesperson for the group said: "We are a very friendly group and we laugh a lot! We love doing comedy but can perform other types of plays. We use our performances to raise money for various charities. If you are 18 or over and are interested in joining us, email spcave16@gmail.com for further details."
Aviation group
WIRRAL Aviation Society meets on the first Sunday every month for aviation related talks at the RAFA Club, Alton Road, Oxton (7.30pm), admission £5. New members are welcome. Contact Rob on 0151 638 6793 for further details.
Bowling club
WEST Kirby Prom Bowls Club is looking for new members, men and women. Sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1-4pm. Details from 0151 625 5158. The club is described as a friendly and not in a league.
Made in Dagenham
LISCARD-based ST Paul's Musical Theatre Company is in rehearsal for its next production, Made in Dagenham - The Musical.
Staged at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 16 to 19, it is inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie. It is described as 'an uplifting British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right and shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.
Tickets from https://gladstonetheatre.org.uk/whats-on/
Table Tennis
WIRRAL Table Tennis League needs players for the 2024/25 season, starting in September. Details from Dave Morris on 07565 199660 or the website: wirral.ttleagues.com.
Get creative
ART classes are at Newton Village Hall on Monday (2.30-4.30pm and 7-9pm) and Wednesday (10am-noon). For more details email nigelmorris@hotmail.co.uk or call 678 0834.
Get snappy
HESWALL Photographic Society meets on Friday evenings at St Peter’s Church Hall in Lower Heswall (7.30pm). Details from heswallphotosoc.co.uk
Greasby bowls
GREASBY Ladies Bowls Club is looking for new members with or without experience to join the club. Details from 07772991348 for details
Join the bands
WIRRAL Pop Orchestra is looking for new members. It rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm at St Anne’s Parish Centre on Highfield Road in Rock Ferry.
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, email bformston@gmail.com.
Dance classes
CHILDREN’s ‘starter’ dance classes are at Merrall’s Dance Centre in Moreton every Monday from 5.15pm-6.15pm. Details available from merrallsdancecentre.co.uk
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 morning. Email wirraloverfiftiesswimmers@gmail.com if interested in taster session.
Country music
LEASOWE Castle Country Music Club meets on Thursdays at Poulton Vics Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (7.15pm).
Piano bar
THERE is live piano music at the Mess Cafe at Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton every Thursday night (7pm). The Fort Sessions’ - a night of live acoustic guitar and singers - are at the venue on 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
Ladies bowling
BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday. Details, 0151 608 8616.
Flexercise
FLEXERCISE sessions for over 60s are at St James’ Church Hall, New Brighton every Wednesday. Details from 07544 150112.
Anyone for ... ?
BADMINTON club nights are at Upton Victory Hall on Salacre Lane in Upton on Mondays and Fridays (7.30pm). Details, Lauretta on 07936 293350
Tap dance
A Monday evening tap dancing class in Wallasey is looking for new members. Call Angela on 07786 360959.
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
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