NESS GARDENS open air centenary concert with the Philarmonic Orchestra, takes place on Saturday evening, June 13. Concert hotline 336-6226.

WOOLGATHERS of Heswall present Double Cut by Alfred Shauhnessy at Heswall Hall on June 11, 12 and 13. Tickets £3.50 from Linghams Bookshop or Derek Massey in Telegraph Road; the Granary, Pensby Road; the Pharmacy, Lower Heswall; Village News, Irby, or ring ticket secretary Elaine Rice, 342-3509

HILLBARK Players present Shakespeare's Winter's Tale in the open air at Royden Park from June 22 to 27. All seats under cover.

NESTON Round Table is holding a knock-out contest in aid of Claire House children's hospice on August 15. Teams are wanted to take part. Contact Phil Sullivan at 1 Grampian Way, Neston.

12 Quays Birkenhead hosts a hot air balloon festival this weekend as part of the River Mersey Festival.

WIRRAL Guides hold an international camp at Hadlow Fields, Willaston, from July 25 to August 2. Guides from all over the world are expected.

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