Local Events – Courtesy of Wirral Groups

Local Events – Courtesy of Wirral Groups

Local Events – Courtesy of Wirral Groups

 http://www.wirralgroups.org.uk/

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Wed 27th Feb 12pm
Health Walk West Kirby 
Every Wednesday. See entry Wed 20th March for more details.

Wed 27th Feb 2.30pm 4.00pm
RHS Growing for Success talk at Ness Gardens
The trees that made Britain with Tony Kirkham
Kews arboretum manager Tony Kirkham talks about the BBC series which examines how trees have always been the heart of Britains political, artistic and economical life.
RHS / Friends of Ness:£4, Non-members:£5
Pre booking advised
Ness Botanic Gardens CH64 4AY
Tel: 0845 030 4063
Facebook: Ness Botanic Gardens
Twitter: @Ness_Gardens

Thurs 28th Feb 2.30pm
Health Walk Royden Park
Every Thursday – see the entry on Thursday 21st Feb for more details.

Thurs Feb 28th 8pm
BENEATH THE DARK CANOPY
Michael Leach
Life in tropical rainforests of the Amazon, Indonesia, West Africa and Central America.
Kingsmead School Hall, Bertram Drive, Hoylake CH47 0LL
Wirral Bird Club. Non-members very welcome – £4 (includes light refreshments).
For more information contact 0151 625 1455
www.wirralbirdclub.com

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Sun 3rd March 10.30am – 12.30pm
Winter walk through Stapledon Woods and Caldy Hill
Join the Ranger and discover past and present use of the woodlands and heathlands on this winter amble.
Meet: Car Park on entrance to Stapledon Woods at Kings Drive North off Column Road.
Special requirements: Warm and waterproof clothing and stout footwear.
midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk

Wed 6th March 11am – 3pm
Save Our Heathlands – Help with scrub clearing on Caldy Hill
Come and help with practical scrub clearing on our heathland at Caldy Hill. Enjoy the fresh air, meet other volunteers and help the environment. All tools and gloves provided.
Meet at the turning point down Fleck Lane, off Column Road near West Kirby
Special requirements: Outdoor clothing and waterproofs and able to carry out hands on practical work.
midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk

Wed 6th March 12pm
Health Walk West Kirby 
Every Wednesday. See entry Wed 20th March for more details.

Thu Mar 7th 1.45 registration for 2pm start
Lavender Growing by Mary Dearden
Hoylake, West Kirby & District U3A monthly meeting – £1.50 for members, £2 for visitors.
Hoylake Community Centre, 31 Hoyle Road, Hoylake.
We are an active group and new members are always welcome so, join in! www.u3asites.org.uk/hoylake

Thurs 7th March 2.30pm
Health Walk Royden Park
Every Thursday – see the entry on Thursday 21st Feb for more details.

Thurs March 7th 7.30pm
Deeside Lecture Society – Other British Isles
by Valerie MacFarlane
United Reformed Church Hall, Meols Drive, West Kirby CH48 5DA

Fri 8th March starting at 7.30 p.m.
Junior Royal College of Music Concert
St Bridget’s Church, West Kirby
Admission; Adults £10, Concessions £8, Students free
Tickets from Parish Office 625-2739 (mornings only)

Sat 9th March 2pm
Walk with Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society
Meet at Royden Park car park for a two hour walk round Royden Park
Leader: Rosemary Kirkus 0151 342 3958
www.wirralfootpaths.org.uk

Sat 9th March 7.30pm
English Choral Classics
From Hoylake Choral Society
Parry – I Was Glad; Blest Pair of Sirens
Britten – Rejoice in the Lamb
Vaughan Williams – Five Mystical Songs
Rutter – Requiem
Hoylake Chapel, Station Road, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside CH47 4AA
Tickets £10, Concessions £9, Students/Children £3
Available from:-
Liz Fishwick, Hoylake Post Office.
The Ticket Secretary 07887634076
Any choir member or at the door.
For further details: – call (0151) 625 6184

Sun 10th March 11am – 3pm
Save Our Heathlands – Help with scrub clearing on Caldy Hill
Come and help with practical scrub clearing on our heathland at Caldy Hill. Enjoy the fresh air, meet other volunteers and help the environment. All tools and gloves provided.
Meet at the turning point down Fleck Lane, off Column Road near West Kirby
Special requirements: Outdoor clothing and waterproofs and able to carry out hands on practical work.
midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk

Mon 11th of March 2pm.
The rediscovery of Kendal Museum’s Egyptian collection
Wirral Ancient Egypt Society guest speaker is Anna Garnett of Liverpool University.
Non members welcome £4. Mayer Hall, Bebington. For furthur information go to www.waes.org.uk

Wed 13th March 12pm
Health Walk West Kirby 
Every Wednesday. See entry Wed 20th March for more details.

Wed 13 March 7.15pm
Hoylake & District Gardening Society
Short AGM followed by social evening
Venue: West Kirby Concourse
Talk followed by refreshments. Guests very welcome, £1.50.
… [click here for more info]

Thurs 14th March 2.30pm
Health Walk Royden Park
Every Thursday – see the entry on Thursday 21st Feb for more details.

Sat 16th March 1.30 – 3pm
A Woodland Walk with History, Folklore and Poetry at Royden Park.
Join the Ranger on this woodland walk through Royden Park. There will be snippets of folklore and poems on the way as well as the history of the Park.
Meet: Entrance to the Walled Nature Garden at Royden Park
Special requirements: Warm and waterproof clothing and stout footwear.
midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk

Wed 20th March
Health Walk West Kirby
Every Wednesday. Meet at the beach end of the Marine Lake, South Parade, West Kirby.
Contact 0151 637 6434 for more information.
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/north-west/wirral-walk
All walks are free – just turn up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs.

Thurs 21st March 2.30pm
Health Walk Royden Park
Every Thursday. Meet in Royden Park main car park. **Please note this is a more adventurous walk and sturdy footwear is required**. Contact 0151 652 5197 for more information.
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/north-west/wirral-walk
All walks are free – just turn up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs.

March 21st 7.30pm
Deeside Lecture Society – AGM and V.S.O. in China
by Dr.Helen Ash
United Reformed Church Hall, Meols Drive, West Kirby CH48 5DA

Friday 22 March 7.30pm
Eloisa-Fleur Thom violin & Mark Austin piano
Hoylake Chamber Concert Series
Richard Strauss: Violin Sonata in E flat, Op.18
Elgar: Violin Sonata in E minor, Op.82
Brahms: Violin Sonata in G, Op.78
Westbourne Community Hall, Westbourne Road, West Kirby, CH47 4DQ
www.chamberconcert.co.uk

West Kirby Farmers' Market
Sat March 23rd, 9 – 1pm
West Kirby Farmers’ Market
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Graham Rd, West Kirby CH48 5DE
By popular demand – your monthly Farmers’ Market in West Kirby. Today and the 4th Sat in every month. Only genuine local producers selling their own quality artisan foods. Organised by local volunteers, producers and Transition West Kirby.
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Sat March 23rd
Wirral Bird Club field meeting
SHROPSHIRE MERES
Winter wildfowl especially, Heronry
Meet at the Mere, Ellesmere, 10 am
www.wirralbirdclub.com

Sun 24th March 12 noon to 1.30pm
Walk along The Wirral Way.
Join the ranger for a short walk looking at the wildlife and history of the Wirral Way. Wheelchair users welcome. Please wear warm clothing. Call 0151 648 4371 or email wcp@wirral.gov.uk for more information.

Sun 24th March 1.30 – 3.30pm
Views from Grange Hill
Join the Ranger on a walk up Grange Hill. Take in the views and walk along some of paths around this open space.
Meet: Grange Old Road off Grange Road/Hilbre View, West Kirby.
Special requirements: Warm and waterproof Clothing and suitable footwear. Dogs on a lead.
midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk

School Holiday fun at Wirral Sailing Centre

TASTER SESSIONS ONLY £25
A 3-hour Have-a-go session in either Sailing, Windsurfing or Kayaking to see if you like it !
2-day Certificated Courses £80
5-day Certificated Courses £200
(Junior Courses 8 years+)

SPLASH SESSIONS ONLY £12
For 6-8 years (must be accompanied by parent/guardian).
90-minutes of fun on the water to build water confidence and awareness.

ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
For more details or to book, tel: 0151 625 3292
www.wirral.gov.uk

Thurs March 28th 8pm
FROM GRAVEL TO GREBES
Sophie Leadsom
Focuses on habitat creation exploring what had to be considered to turn Brockholes Quarry into traditional wetland plains.
Kingsmead School Hall, Bertram Drive,
Hoylake CH47 0LL
Wirral Bird Club. Non-members very welcome
- £4 (includes light refreshments).
For more information contact 0151 625 1455
www.wirralbirdclub.com

Sun 31st March 1.30 – 3pm
Easter Egg Hunt at Royden Park
Follow the clues and search out those eggs on this fun activity at Royden Park.
Collect your clues between the times stated.
Meet: Coach House/Court Yard at Royden Park.
Special requirements: Sorry No Dogs
midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk

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Thu Apr 4th 1.45 registration for 2pm start
The Irish National Trust by Ken Reid
Hoylake, West Kirby & District U3A monthly meeting – £1.50 for members, £2 for visitors.
Hoylake Community Centre, 31 Hoyle Road, Hoylake.
We are an active group and new members are always welcome so, join in! www.u3asites.org.uk/hoylake

Wed 10 April 7.15pm
Fieldcrest Garden by Chris Davies
Hoylake & District Gardening Society
Venue: West Kirby Concourse
Talk followed by refreshments. Guests very welcome, £1.50.
… [click here for more info]

Thurs April 25th 8pm
AN INDIAN WINTER
Keith Offord
Stunning birds and fabulous wildlife of the Subcontinent together with some of the greatest cultural riches in the world.
Kingsmead School Hall, Bertram Drive, Hoylake CH47 0LL
Wirral Bird Club. Non-members very welcome – £4 (includes light refreshments).For more information contact 0151 625 1455
www.wirralbirdclub.com

Friday 26 Apr 6.30
North by North West
Hoylake Community Cinema
The Parade, Hoylake Community Centre
www.hoylakecommunitycinema.co.uk

West Kirby Farmers' Market
Sat Apr 27th, 9 – 1pm
West Kirby Farmers’ Market
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Graham Rd, West Kirby CH48 5DE
By popular demand – your monthly Farmers’ Market in West Kirby. Today and the 4th Sat in every month. Only genuine local producers selling their own quality artisan foods. Organised by local volunteers, producers and Transition West Kirby.
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Sun April 28th
Wirral Bird Club field meeting
COOMBE VALLEY RSPB (Coach) 
Flycatchers and Redstarts
(bring RSPB membership cards)
www.wirralbirdclub.com

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Wed 8 May 7.15pm
Border Perennials by Jane Alison, Mayfield Plants
Hoylake & District Gardening Society
Venue: West Kirby Concourse
Talk followed by refreshments. Guests very welcome, £1.50.
… [click here for more info]

Sat May 11th
Wirral Bird Club field meeting
BROCKHOLES NATURE RESERVE
Reclaimed quarry with excellent facilities
Meet Bidston B&Q car park, 9am
www.wirralbirdclub.com

Sat 18th May 7.30 pm
Haydn – Theresa Mass
Mozart – Requiem
Hoylake Choral Society
Hoylake Chapel, Station Road, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside CH47 4AA
For more details and tickets see www.hoylakechoralsociety.org.uk/concerts.html

Sun 19th May
Wirral Bird Club field meeting
BEESTON – CASTLE and CANAL
Pleasant walk in the Cheshire countryside.
Meet at the Shady Oak Pub, 10am.
www.wirralbirdclub.com

Thurs May 23rd 8pm
A.G.M. followed by THE INSIDE STORY
Club members share their bird watching experiences over the last year through their photographs.
Kingsmead School Hall, Bertram Drive, Hoylake CH47 0LL
Wirral Bird Club. Non-members very welcome – £4 (includes light refreshments).
For more information contact 0151 625 1455

West Kirby Farmers' Market
Sat May 25th, 9 – 1pm
West Kirby Farmers’ Market
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Graham Rd, West Kirby CH48 5DE
By popular demand – your monthly Farmers’ Market in West Kirby. Today and the 4th Sat in every month. Only genuine local producers selling their own quality artisan foods. Organised by local volunteers, producers and Transition West Kirby.
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——————— June 2013 ———————————

Wed 12 June
Beautiful World of Carnivorous Plants
by Alan Leyland
Hoylake & District Gardening Society
Venue: West Kirby Concourse
Talk followed by refreshments. Guests very welcome, £1.50.
… [click here for more info]

Thurs 13 June
Outing to Peover Hall & Gardens, Knutsford
Hoylake & District Gardening Society
… [click here for more info]

Thurs June 27th 8pm
A WINTER WEEKEND IN VANCOUVER
Jim Almond
Resident birds and wildfowl on the fantastic west coast of Canada
Kingsmead School Hall, Bertram Drive, Hoylake CH47 0LL
Wirral Bird Club. Non-members very welcome – £4 (includes light refreshments).
For more information contact 0151 625 1455
www.wirralbirdclub.com

Sat June 29th
Wirral Bird Club field meeting
SOUTH STACK CLIFFS RSPB (Coach) 
Spectacular cliff-nesting action + new RSPB café!
(Bring RSPB membership cards)
www.wirralbirdclub.com

——————— July 2013 ——————-

3 July
Hoylake & District Gardening Society
Social evening visit to Chairmans garden, Caldy
… [click here for more info]

Thurs July 25th 8pm
GREY SKIES & REDSHANKS
Matt Thomas
Autumn through winter on the Dee estuary as seen by one of Wirral’s Coastal Rangers.
Kingsmead School Hall, Bertram Drive, Hoylake CH47 0LL
Wirral Bird Club. Non-members very welcome – £4 (includes light refreshments).
For more information contact 0151 625 1455
www.wirralbirdclub.com

Sun July 28th
Wirral Bird Club field meeting
HESWALL SHORE
Gentle stroll looking for returning waders
Meet Banks Road car park, Lower Heswall, 10am
www.wirralbirdclub.com

 

About the Author

Phoenix is the editor of this site and was given a diagnosis of bipolar over twenty years ago. In between 8 periods of severe difficulty and hospitalisation she trained as a garden designer and was a awarded an RHS Diploma, gained a first class degree in Cultural Studies and a Certificate in Education that enables her to lecture in Recovery in Mental Health to psychiatric nurse students and mental health professionals at universities. Phoenix leads a diverse life helped along by Wellness Recovery Action Planning and all aspects of Recovery. In the last few years she performed stand up comedy. Laughter truly is the best medicine! Now she is concentrating on being involved in improving conditions for inpatients and service receivers trustwide and nationwide. And training in WRAP, Recovery Star and the new Advanced Statement and some gardening for health. Art is now a major focus with some great new projects coming up. Also working with services to develop a new approach for people to have a greater knowledge and insight to their own trauma and recovery.