Book Sale
WALLASEY Village Library and Community Centre is holding a book sale to raise money for new books this Saturday (November 2) from 10am-1pm.
Award-winning singer
WIRRAL musician James Kirby is in concert at West Kirby Arts Centre in Brookfield Gardens, West Kirby CH48 4EL this Saturday (November 2) at 7.30pm.
A spokesperson for the performance said: "Don’t miss your chance to see the award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has taken the world by storm.
"With a soulful voice and unique percussive guitar style, James has sold out venues globally and captured hearts with his electrifying performances. Experience an unforgettable night as he blends folk, pop, blues, indie rock, and percussion guitar on a musical journey that’s as dynamic as it is heartfelt. Grab your tickets now before they’re gone."
Tickets are from https://www.facebook.com/@jameskirbymusic/ or at the door on night.
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 next Wednesday to Saturday (November 6-9).
Tickets from wkmtc.co.uk/tickets
Concert rehearsals
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.
Bedazzled
A SELECTION of 'glamorous' evening wear dating from the 1920s to the present day is now on show at a Wirral art gallery.
Showcasing 20 outfits, Bedazzled - on display at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight until January 26 celebrates 'the enduring popularity of beaded garments and explores the skills involved in making them'.
The exhibition is also a chance for National Museums Liverpool to present recently-acquired items from the wardrobe of Leila Potter (1935 - 2022) for the first time. Leila was a successful businesswoman, charity campaigner and local councillor who spent much of her life in Wirral and Cheshire. She is said to have had 'a passion for dazzling, sequinned items of clothing, usually featuring the colour pink'.
The exhibition looks back to the 1920s and early 1930s when glittering, beaded gowns were first made in large numbers.
For more details, go to liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/bedazzled
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
Short mat bowling
ST Hilary’s Bowling Club is now bowling indoors on Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 12 noon at St Hilary’s Church, Wallasey. For details contact 07910917760.
Support group meeting
THE next meeting of the MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) Support Group will take place on November 13 at St John's Church Centre on Birkenhead Road in Meols from 2-4pm.
All sufferers and families are welcome and it is a good opportunity to talk with representatives of the charity and also to network and share experiences with others affected by this illness.
For more details call Roy on 07931511258.
RSPB Wirral talk
THE Trials of a City Dwelling Peregrine Falcon is the title of Chris Tynan's illustrated presentation to RSPB Wirral next Thursday, November 7.
It will take place at Hoylake Community Centre on Hoyle Road in Hoylake, starting at 7.30 pm. Admission £5.
Book Sale
WALLASEY Village Library and Community Centre is holding a book sale to raise money for new books this Saturday (November 2) from 10am-1pm.
Christmas craft
A Christmas Wreath-making event will be held at St Anselm's College in Birkenhead on Thursday, November 28.
Taking place in the main hall, it starts at 6.30pm. On the night there will be a wreath-making demonstration, raffle and live music. The bar will be open and a competition for the best wreath
Tickets, £35 each which include refreshments, are available from the College office on 652 1408 during school hours. Limited places available.
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
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