Hoylake 10k
A COASTAL 10km run is set to return to Wirral next month after organisers decided to bring it back after five years.
The Hoylake 10k Coastal Fun Run, on Sunday, September 22, will be back for its 26th year and will help raise funds for the UTS Foundation, based in the town.
The event is well established in the Wirral community, consistently attracting hundreds of runners from across the region.
For more information and to register for the Hoylake 10K, visit www.hoylake10k.co.uk
Pride day
WIRRAL Pride is returning to New Brighton this weekend for its third year.
Taking place on Saturday (August 31) New Brighton Pride/Pride on the Wirral will be held on Victoria Road and around the Victoria Quarter.
The event will start at 10.30am with a muster on stage before speeches from members of Wirral’s LGBT+ community.
There will be a full line up of entertainment throughout the day including local talent Mandi Fisher who will be singing on stage.
The stage will be hosted by Married At First Sight’s Thomas Hartley who will perform as their drag alter ego Pam Sandwich.
There will also be a Pride market which will include street stalls as well as an internal market at The Oakland Gallery.
Craft fair
PENINSULA Arts and Crafts Association's craft fair is at Hoylake Parade Community Centre this Saturday (August 31) from 10.30am-3.30pm. The event is dog friendly, wheelchair accessible.
Welsh Society
BIRKENHEAD Welsh Society's meeting programme resumes on Monday, September 9 in the Seion Chapel on Laird Street in Birkenhead (2pm). Details from the secretary on 07788 600745.
Rock 'n' roll
THE Cheshire Cats rock'n'roll fundraising nights are on Wednesdays from 7.30pm-11pm at The Poulton Victoria Club on Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey.
There is music from the 1950s, '60s, '70s and country music from resident bands plus one guest band every week. All funds raised help local sick children. Claire House is the main benefactor. Admission £1.50.
Chat and craft
A chatter craft club is at the community centre on Maryland Lane in Moreton every Monday (1pm-3pm). Admission £2. Details from Cathy on 0151 605 1994.
Yoga
CHAIR-based yoga, coffee and chat at Westbourne Hall, West Kirby every Thursday from 10.30am to midday. Details from yogawithkate.org or Kate Knowles on 07708 496645.
Croquet Club
UPTON Victory Hall Croquet Club is looking for new members. It’s described as ‘easy to learn’ and the club will have you playing in 'no time'. Taster sessions are available throughout the week. Details from Val Knowles - knowlesval@hotmail.com or 07891009369
Theatre group
THE Greasby Players are looking for new members. If you are 18 or over and interested in joining, email spcave16@gmail.com for details.
Aviation group
WIRRAL Aviation Society meets on the first Sunday every month at the RAFA Club, Alton Road, Oxton (7.30pm), admission £5. Details, Rob on 0151 638 6793.
Bowling club
WEST Kirby Prom Bowls Club is looking for new members, men and women. Sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1-4pm. More details from 0151 625 5158.
Table Tennis
WIRRAL Table Tennis League needs players for the 2024/25 season. Details from Dave Morris on 07565 199660 or 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). Details, nigelmorris@hotmail.co.uk or 678 0834.
Get snappy
HESWALL Photographic Society meets on Fridays 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.
Classic show
LISCARD-based St Paul’s Musical Theatre Company is in rehearsal for Made in Dagenham - The Musical which is at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 16 to 19.
Based on the hit film, it is described as 'an uplifting British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right’. Tickets from gladstonetheatre.org.uk/
Dance classes
CHILDREN’S ‘starter’ classes are at Merrall’s Dance Centre, Moreton on Mondays (5.15pm-6.15pm). Info, 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 is at Calday Grange Swimming Pool on Friday mornings. Email wirraloverfiftiesswimmers@gmail for details or if interested in a 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 on Thursdays (7pm). The Fort Sessions’ - a night of live acoustic guitar and singers - are on Fridays (7pm).
Folk dancing
FOLK dance sessions on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of every month at Victoria Hall, Bebington (8pm-10pm). Info, alexacharlottepenny@gmail.com
Ladies bowling
BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday. Info, 0151 608 8616.
Flexercise
FLEXERCISE sessions for over 60s are at St James’ Church Hall, New Brighton every Wednesday. For more details, call 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
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.
Got an event? Email craig.manning@nqnw.co.uk
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