Beauty and the Beast

WEST Kirby Musical Theatre Company's latest show - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - The Broadway Musical - is at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from November 6 to 9.

A spokesperson for the group said: "Experience the magical world of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an award-winning Broadway classic which continues to captivate family audiences worldwide.

"At the centre of this charming fairytale is a beautiful young girl called Belle, held captive by the fearsome Beast in an enchanted castle. As friendship grows between them and love blossoms, the most amazing events begin to unfold.

Step with us into an enchanted world and meet all your favourite Disney characters along the way, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs Potts and little Chip".

West Kirby Musical Theatre Company (WKMTC) supported by Wallasey School of Ballet are thrilled to be staging this production during Wirral's Borough of Culture year. The company was founded in 1950 and will be celebrating its 75th birthday next year. 

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - The Broadway Musical - The show are available online at: https://www.wkmtc.co.uk/tickets/

Lantern walk

CLAIRE House Children’s Hospice is holding its second fundraising Lantern Walk next month.

Around 1,000 people are expected to turn out for the event on Saturday, October 12, following a 6km route from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Vale Park and back, carrying lanterns along the way.

Families will walk side by side as they remember or celebrate loved ones, many supported by the charity.

Participants during last year's Lantern Walk in aid of Claire House Children’s HospiceParticipants during last year's Lantern Walk in aid of Claire House Children’s Hospice (Image: courtesy of Claire House) There will be entertainment and activities along the way, such as the Wirral Samba Band and Wirral Pop Vox, as well as the Friends of Vale Park, who will light up the park.

Last year's event raised £15,000 for Claire House Children’s Hospice, which cares for seriously and terminally ill children and their families from across Wirral, Liverpool and beyond.

To sign up visit clairehouse.org.uk/lanternwalk. Registration closes on October 9.

Murder mystery 

THE Greasby Players murder mystery night The Macbeth Murders will take place this weekend.

Written and directed by Barry Prescott, the production is being staged at Greasby Community Centre on Saturday (October 5). The performance start at 7.30pm. Tickets from 07419337064.

Musical society

HESWALL Musical Society is holding a recruitment evening for new members in preparation for its Christmas and Spring productions. Interested in taking part? It takes place at Kylemore Centre on Kylemore Drive in Pensby tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1) at 7.30pm.

Harlequin Ladies Club

HARLEQUIN Ladies Club's first meeting of the season is taking place this Wednesday, (October 2) in New Brighton Cricket and Bowls Club on Rake Lane at 2pm.

Meeting every Wednesday, all sessions start at 2pm. Activities include visits from guest speakers, outings and social get togethers.  Cost, including drink and biscuits is £3.

The club's last meeting is on the last Wednesday in May. For more information contact Pam on 0151 638 2258.

Sunrockers

MIKE Byrne and the Sunrockers are back at Heswall British Legion this Wednesday (October 2) promising 'another great night of Rock and Roll'. Doors open at 7.30pm. Admission is £5 on door.

Dance classes

DANCE classes for all ages are taking place on Wirral. Whether you're three or 83 The Arabesque School of Dance has a class for you. Beginners welcome.

For details and to book your free trial class contact Karen on 651 0401 or email k.molyneux@ntlworld.com

Made In Dagenham 

LISCARD-based St Paul's Musical Theatre Company's latest production will be staged next month.

Made in Dagenham - the musical is at The Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 16 to 19.

Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie Made in Dagenham, the show is described as 'an uplifting British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right'.

Cast members of St Paul's Musical Theatre Company's production of 'Made In Dagenham - the musical' during rehearsal for the show, which is at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 16-19Cast members of St Paul's Musical Theatre Company's production of 'Made In Dagenham - the musical' during rehearsal for the show, which is at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 16-19 (Image: Kathy Jordan-Wright)

Described as 'funny, touching and timeless', Made in Dagenham aims to show how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.

The production is directed by Brenda Davies with music direction by Sian James.

Tickets for the production are from https://gladstonetheatre.org.uk/events/made-in-dagenham-the-musical/

Ladies club

LISCARD Ladies club meets every Tuesday from 2pm-4pm at Marlowe road United Reformed Church Hall on Marlowe Road in Wallasey. Meetings include guest talks, demonstrations and outings. Details from Barbara on 07528260841.

Welsh Society

BIRKENHEAD Welsh Society meets meets on the first Monday of each month.at the Seion Chapel on Laird Street in Birkenhead. Details from the secretary 07788 600745.

Rock 'n' roll

THE Cheshire Cats rock'n'roll fundraising nights are on Wednesdays (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 and a guest singer every week. All funds raised help local sick children. Admission £1.50.

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Chatter 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 members. Details from Val Knowles at knowlesval@hotmail.com or 07891009369

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.

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.

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