Lantern walk

CLAIRE House Children’s Hospice is holding its second fundraising Lantern Walk this weekend.

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.

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 Wednesday (October 9).

Beauty & 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.

It is about Belle, who is held captive by the ‘fearsome’ Beast in his castle. As friendship grows between them and love blossoms, the ‘most amazing’ event begin to unfold.

Tickets from wkmtc.co.uk/tickets

Talk on trains

DAVID Powell from Merseytravel will talk about Introducing the new Class 777s as Wirral Transport Users Association's guest this Friday.

The presentation aims to give an insight into the processes that have gone on behind the scenes and future possibilities that the new fleet could unlock.

It is at The Merebrook on Greenfields Avenue in Bromborough, in the ground-floor function room at 1.30pm. Non-members welcome.

Craft fair

PENINSULA Arts and Crafts Association is holding a craft fair this Saturday (October 12) at Hoylake Parade Community Centre from 10.30am-3.30pm. Local crafters will be attending with their handmade items. Free parking and cafe is open.

The association's second craft fair is taking place on Sunday, October 20 at Royden Park Coach House from 10am to 3pm. The event is described by its organisers as a 'great time to start your Christmas shopping'. The cafe will also be open.

Made In Dagenham 

LISCARD-based St Paul's Musical Theatre Company's latest production is being staged next week.

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

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

Helen Roberts as Rita and Richard Dodd as Tooley with fellow cast members of St Paul's Musical Theatre Company's production of 'Made In Dagenham - the musical' which is at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 16-19 Helen Roberts as Rita and Richard Dodd as Tooley with fellow cast members of St Paul's Musical Theatre Company's production of 'Made In Dagenham - the musical' 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/

Musical society

HESWALL Musical Society is looking for new members to take part in its Christmas and Spring shows. Rehearsals are every Tuesday at Kylemore Centre on Kylemore Drive in Pensby (7.30pm).

Ladies club

HARLEQUIN Ladies Club meets every Wednesday at New Brighton Cricket and Bowls Club on Rake Lane (2pm). Activities include guest speakers and social get-togethers. Admission is £3. Details from Pam on 0151 638 2258.

Dance classes

DANCE classes for all ages are taking place on Wirral at The Arabesque School of Dance. Beginners welcome.

To book a free trial class call Karen on 651 0401 or email k.molyneux@ntlworld.com

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 Poulton Victoria Club on Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey. All funds raised help local sick children. Admission £1.50.

Chat and craft

A chatter craft club is at the community centre on Maryland Lane in Moreton every Monday (1pm-3pm). 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

Bowling club

WEST Kirby Prom Bowls Club is looking for new members, men and women. More details from 0151 625 5158.

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.

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.

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