Little Theatre
THE Carlton Players’ next production, Move Over Mrs Markham by Ray Cooney and John Chapman is at The Little Theatre in Birkenhead from tomorrow (Tuesday, April 30) until Saturday (May 4).
When the Markham’s evening out is cancelled it is too late to let any of the parties know and three sets of hopeful lovers all converge on the bedroom at the same time.
The situation is further complicated by the arrival of Olive Harriet Smythe, a straightened authoress of children’s books. Performances 7.30pm. Tickets from wwwcarltontheatre.co.uk.
Rock n roll
MIKE Byrne and the Sunrockers are back at the British Legion on Pensby Road in Heswall this Wednesday (May 1) promising another great night of Rock and Roll. Doors open 7,30 pm Admission £5 on the door.
Family fun
A May Fair will be held at Ashton Park in West Kirby next Monday (May 6) from 10am-4pm.
Organised by Friends of Ashton Park it promises ‘everything for the family to enjoy’ and free admission.
There will be donkey rides, a bouncy elephant, model boats, rugby taster, bric-a-brac, singing bluebirds, plants and stalls galore. Refreshments will be available in nearby Westbourne Hall.
Classic show
Auditions for West Kirby Musical Theatre Company’s next production, Beauty and the beast will take place next month.
They are at Greasby Methodist Church next Wednesday, May 8 and Monday May 13, both sessions start at 7.30pm. Pre-audition workshops will take place at the same venue tonight (Monday, April 29) and Wednesday, May 1 Details from secretary@wkmtc.co.uk
Bowls club
WEST Kirby Prom Bowls Club is looking for new members. Sessions are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. For more details, call 0151 625 5158.
Panto time
LIFELINE Productions’ summer panto Dorothy’s Journey to Oz will be staged at the Carlton Little Theatre on Grange Road West in Birkenhead from Thursday, May 9 to Saturday, May 11.
Curtain up 7.30pm. Saturday Matinee doors open Curtain up 2pm. Tickets from Live Health 34 Oxton Road, Birkenhead (0151) 652 1927, or the ticket secretary on 0151 513 2636.
Greasby bowls
GREASBY Ladies Bowls Club is looking for new members with or without experience to join the club. Interested? Call 07772991348 for details
Race for life
WIRRAL's Race For Life events in aid of Cancer Research UK take place next month.
The Globe-backed fundraiser, taking place in Birkenhead Park on Sunday, May 19 is open to people of all ages and abilities where mums, dads, sons, daughters, grandparents and friends can choose from 3k and 5k events.
There will also be a chance on the day to take part in Pretty Muddy, a 5k mud-splattered obstacle course, and there’s a Pretty Muddy Kids option.
Money raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer - moving closer to a world where everyone can live longer, better lives free from the fear of cancer.
To enter, visit raceforlife.org
Bands’ call
WIRRAL Pop Orchestra is looking for new members. Its repertoire includes pop, cinema and musical theatre. It rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm at St Anne’s Parish Centre on Highfield Road in Rock Ferry. No audition.
Wirral Big Band also needs trombone and trumpet players. It rehearses on Monday evenings from 8pm to 10.30pm at the same venue. If interested, email bformston@gmail.com
Gardening
WALLASEY Gardening Society meets on the third Thursday of every month at St James with Emmanuel Church in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Details from Helen on 0151 652 2979.
Get snappy
HESWALL Photographic Society meets on Friday evenings at St Peter’s Church Hall in Lower Heswall. Open to complete beginners or more experienced photographers. Doors open 7.30pm. Details from heswallphotosoc.co.uk
Dance classes
CHILDREN’s ‘starter’ dance classes are at Merrall’s Dance Centre in Moreton every Monday from 5.15pm-6.15pm. Details from 0151 606 1458 or merrallsdancecentre.co.uk
Family festival
A family festival including a live music stage, dance music arena and a kids’ stage will be held on Wirral next month.
The Wirral Family Festival, at Tranmere Rovers’ Prenton Park ground on Saturday, May 11 will feature a live music stage on the pitch with tribute bands covering genres such as rock, pop, indie, ska and reggae. There will also be a dance music arena including well-known local house music DJs.
Also among the entertainment on the day will be superhero shows, princess shows, pony rides, inflatables, talent shows and more.
The line-up for the main stage is:
- QE2 (Queen tribute band)
- Arctic Mondayz (Arctic Monkeys tribute)
- Live In Technicolour (Coldplay tribute)
- Rule The World (Take That tribute)
- The Rocket Man (Elton John tribute)
- Simply Sheeran (Ed Sheeran tribute)
- The Oasis Experience
- Resurrection (The Stone Roses tribute)
- The Beautiful Couch (tribute to The Beautiful South)
- The Brightside Killers (Killers tribute).
Tickets and full details from wirralfest.co.uk
Get creative
ART classes are at Newton Village Hall on Mondays from 2.30-4.30pm and 7-9pm and Wednesdays from 10am-noon.
For details, email nigelmorris@hotmail.co.uk or call 678 0834.
Rock ‘n’ roll
CHESHIRE Cats’ rock ‘n’ roll fundraising nights are every Wednesday from 7.30pm at The Poulton Victoria Club on Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey. Entrance £1.50. In aid of charities for sick children.
Tiny dancers
A TODDLER dance class is at Lower Bebington Methodist Church every Saturday from 9am. Details from Karen or Wendy at geminidance@outlook.com
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 meets at Calday Grange Swimming Pool every Friday (9 to 11am). Email wirraloverfiftiesswimmers@gmail.com tor taster session.
Badminton
A BADMINTON club in West Kirby is looking for new members. It meets Tuesdays at Westbourne Hall Community Centre, Westbourne Road, from 8pm to 10pm.
Details from Ian on 07710 536953 or email ibt@f2s.com
Country music
LEASOWE Castle Country Music Club meets every Thursday at Poulton Vics Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (7.15 to 11pm).
Piano bar
THERE is live piano music at the Mess Cafe at Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton every Thursday night. Admission free (7pm start).
The Fort Sessions’ - a night of live acoustic guitar and different singers each week - are at the venue every Friday (7pm).
Folk dancing
FOLK dance sessions are on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of every month at Victoria Hall, Bebington from 8pm-10pm.
Details alexacharlottepenny@gmail.com
Exercise class
DANCE exercise classes are at Guide Headquarters on Leasowe Road, Wallasey every Thursday (2pm). Call Angela on 07786 360959 for details.
Ladies bowling
BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Call 0151 608 8616 for details.
Flexercise
FLEXERCISE, described as fun and friendly exercise sessions for over 60s, are every Wednesday (6.30 to 7.45pm) at St James’ Church Hall, New Brighton. Details from 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
Badminton club
BADMINTON club nights are every Monday and Friday from 7.30pm until late at Upton Victory Hall on Salacre Lane in Upton.
New players (from beginner level) welcome.
Details from Lauretta on 07936 293350 or lauretta.radcliffe@yahoo.co.uk
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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