‘s community noticeboard guide to local events
Hundreds have signed up to take part in the Globe-backed fundraiser, taking place in Birkenhead Park on Sunday (May 21). It is open to people of all ages and abilities and there is still time to join them.
Since it began in 1994, around 10m people have taken part, raising more than £920m to help fund cutting-edge research into cancer.
Urging our readers to sign up Jane Bullock, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in the North West, said: “Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer or signing up to protect their own children’s future, everyone has a reason to Race for Life.”
To enter this year’s Race For Life, click here[1]
Comedy classic
WALLASEY Musical Theatre Society will stage its production of The Vicar of Dibley this week.
The show, based on the iconic 1990s TV comedy, is at The Mosslands School in Wallasey on Friday and Saturday (May 19 and 20).
It features the well-known characters Geraldine, the glamorous vicar, Jim, Owen, Hugo, David, Mrs Cropley and of course Alice Tinker.
Tickets are £10 on the door or online from ticketsource.co.uk/wallaseymtc
Model railway
WIRRAL O Gauge Model Railway Open Day will be held this weekend. It takes place on Sunday, May 21 from 11am-4pm at Unit 7, The Odyssey Centre, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1HB.
Bring your two rail locos to run on its DC and DCC tracks. Admission is £3. Free parking and light refreshments. Details from Mike Cole: 07985 508024 or wirraloggsec@ btinternet.com
Trampoline fit
A TRAMPOLINE fitness class takes place at Hilbre High School Humanities College, Frankby Road, West Kirby every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.
Booking in advance is essential. For timetable and booking details, follow @ bouncewirral on Facebook and Instagram or select and book ‘Wirral’ via bouncefitbody.com
LTC Open Day
BERTRAM Tennis Club’s Centenary Open Day is on Saturday, June 17 from 1-5pm.
Taking place at the venue on Bertram Drive in Meols, it will will feature attractions include Circus Sensible, free coaching, refreshments, bar facilities, games, tombola and other activities. All welcome, just turn up on on the day. Admission is free.
Marines group
THE Royal Marines Association Merseyside meets at the Royal British Legion on Teehey Lane in Bebington on the last Wednesday of each month at 8pm.
Badminton
BADMINTON club nights are held on Monday and Friday evenings from 7.30pm until late at Upton Victory Hall on Salacre Lane in Upton. New players (from beginners onwards) are welcome to come along. For details, contact Lauretta on 07936 293 350 or [email protected]
Ladies bowling
BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Interested in joining, call 0151 608 8616 for details.
Wirral U3A
WIRRAL University of the third age (U3A) holds regular meetings at Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead. Details from its website ‘Wirral U3A’ or 0151 345 1611.
Volleyball
HOYLAKE Hurricanes Ladies Volleyball Club meets every Monday at the West Kirby Residential School from 8pm. The team plays all year round, indoors during winter and outside on grass and beach during the summer.
Players aged 16 upwards are welcome. Details from Kris 07947 712352 or [email protected] Croquet club CROQUET sessions at Upton Victory Hall in Salacre Lane on weekday afternoons. Details from Jill on 0151 677 0540.
Show tunes
HESWALL Musical Society is in rehearsal for its next production featuring songs from the shows.
Runway To Broadway will he staged at Heswall Hall from Friday June 30 to Saturday, July 1.
Performances start at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
The show will feature songs from well known musicals including Les Miserables and The Sound Of Music.
Tickets are available from Heswall Hall’s website heswallhall.co.uk or by calling 0151 342 2614.
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