Wirral Events 2013

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WIRRAL FARMERS’ MARKET2ND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTHNew Ferry Village Hallwww.wirralfarmersmarket.co.ukNearest station: Bebington

WEST KIRBY FARMERS’ MARKET4TH SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTHSt Andrews Church Hall, West Kirby www.westkirbyfarmersmarket.co.ukNearest station: West Kirby

LEASOWE LIGHTHOUSE OPEN DAYSAPRIL-SEPT: 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTHOCT TO MARCH: 1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTHLeasowe Lighthouse, Moretonwww.leasowelighthouse.co.ukNearest station: Moreton

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Discover Wirral this weekend With 50 miles of beautiful rural walks,22 miles of breathtaking coastline,award-winning accommodation andfantastic places to eat - including ourvery own Michelin star restaurant -discover it all in Wirral this weekend!

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Wirral Highlights 2013 For all the latest news and information:www.visitwirral.com

WIRRAL WALKINGFESTIVAL 20131 - 31 MAYA series of special guided walksthough the countryside andcoastline of Wirral. 0151 648 4371www.visitwirral.com/whats-on/wirral-walking-festival-p312361

THE BRITISH OPENTEAM DINGHY RACINGTROPHY.3 - 5 MAYThe Wilson Trophy, internationalteam dinghy racing, Marine Lake,West Kirby.0151 625 5579www.wilsontrophy.co.ukNearest station: West Kirby

SECRET GARDENS OF OXTON12 MAYVisit the beautiful gardens in thelovely surroundings of the OxtonVillage Conservation Area.07963248268www.oxtonsociety.org.ukNearest station: Birkenhead Park

BATTLE OF ATLANTICCOMMEMORATIONS24 - 28 MAYEvents in Liverpool and around the River Mersey with visitingNaval vessels, including HMSEdinburgh visiting Cammell Lairdsin Birkenhead.www.itsliverpool.com/culture/on-the-waterfront

PORT SUNLIGHTFESTIVAL21 - 22 SEPTEMBERFree event, featuring live music anddance, food and craft exhibitors, fundog show, a traditional fairgroundand much more, in Port SunlightVillage. 0151 644 6466www.portsunlightvillage.comNearest station: Bebington & Port Sunlight

WIRRAL GOLF CLASSIC 23 - 27 SEPTEMBERAmateur golf tournament, a 72 holeStableford competition staged onthe four challenging courses ofCaldy, Heswall, Wallasey and RoyalLiverpool (host to the Open 2014)0151 625 9994www.wirralgolfclassic.co.uk

INTERNATIONALGUITAR FESTIVALNOVEMBER25th Anniversary of guitar festivalwith concerts and workshops atvarious Wirral venues.0151 666 0000www.bestguitarfest.com

JACK AND THEBEANSTALK 12 DECEMBER - 5 JANUARYPopular family pantomime.Floral Pavilion Theatre, MarinePromenade, New Brighton.0151 666 0000www.floralpavilion.com

LIVERPOOL - CHESTER -LIVERPOOL BIKE RIDE 7 JULYStarting in Liverpool and using theQueensway Tunnel, the ride headsout in to the Wirral Countryside.Routes of varying distance.www.pennineevents.co.uk Nearest stations Liverpool LimeStreet & Moorfields

HESWALL GOLF CLUBFESTIVAL OF GOLF 7 - 12 JULYA week of open golf competitionsfor Men pairs; Mixed teams; Pro/AmTeam Event;Sportsman's Dinnerand Ladies Fashion Show. HeswallGolf Club, Gayton. 0151 342 1237www.heswallgolfclub.com

‘BABE THE SHEEP-PIG’14 JULYIllyria present ‘Babe The Sheep-Pig’by Dick King-Smith (adapted byDavid Wood) Outdoor theatre atNess Botanic Gardens, Neston. 0845 030 4063www.nessgardens.org.uk

‘THE MIKADO’ 17 JULYIllyria present ‘The Mikado’ thepopular Gilbert & Sullivan opera,in the lovely surroundings of NessBotanic Gardens, Neston.0845 030 4063www.nessgardens.org.uk

THE NATIONALEXHIBITION OFWILDLIFE ART 19 JULY - 4TH AUGUSTOpen daily 9.30am-6pm. Late nightThurs until 8.30pm. Admission isFree. Gordale Nurseries, Burton.07748533448 www.newa-uk.com

RACE FOR LIFE 21 JULYThe largest women-only fundraisingevent in the UK. Enter the 5k runin Birkenhead Park in aid of CancerResearch.www.raceforlife.orgNearest station: Birkenhead Park

WIRRAL HISTORICVEHICLE RALLY 21 JULYA cavalcade of historic vehiclesdrive around the borough startingin New Brighton and finishing inThornton Hough.www.visitwirral.com

‘COMEDY OF ERRORS’ 21 JULYOff the Ground Theatre Grouppresent outdoor theatre inBirkenhead Park, Upper Park.0151 652 5197Nearest station: Birkenhead Park

AUGUST‘COMEDY OF ERRORS’ 2 & 4 AUGUSTOff the Ground Theatre Grouppresents outdoor theatre at NessBotanic Gardens, Neston. 0845 0304063 www.nessgardens.org.uk

MERSEY PIRATE MUSTER4 AUGUST TBCHead down to New Brighton forpirate fun and games.Marine Promenade. New Brighton.www.visitwirral.comNearest station: New Brighton

WIRRAL FLOWER &VEGETABLE SHOW 11 AUGUSTAnnual show in Birkenhead Park.0151 652 5197Nearest station: Birkenhead Park

WILDLIFE WEEK25 MAY - 2 JUNEA week of wildlife activities.Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston.0845 030 4063www.nessgardens.org.uk

JUNEWIRRAL FOLK ON HECOAST FESTIVAL6 - 9 JUNEThis festival offers a wonderfulweekend of family entertainment.The Whitby Sports & Social Club,Ellesmere Port. 0151 678 9902www.wirralfolkonthecoast.com

MERSEY RIVER FESTIVAL7 - 9 JUNETall ships, historic vessels, streettheatre and shanty music in andaround the River Mersey.www.itsliverpool.com/culture/on-the-waterfront

WORLD ENVIRONMENTDAY 8 JUNEA day of special events, Ness BotanicGardens, Neston. 0845 030 4063www.nessgardens.org.uk

WIRRAL BIKEATHON 9 JUNEA Charity bike ride around Wirralwith the start and finish at ArroweCountry Park.0151 327 3129www.wirralbikeathon.com

THE 39 STEPS 10 - 15 JUNEA ‘joyous’ version of the AlfredHitchcock classic. Floral PavilionTheatre, New Brighton. 0151 666 0000www.floralpavilion.comNearest station: New Brighton

MERCIAN REGIMENTFREEDOM MARCH12 JUNEThe Mercian Regiment will paradearound Birkenhead finishing inHamilton Square.www.visitwirral.com

THE DRAWINGS OFEDWARD BURNE-JONES :A PRE-RAPHAELITEMASTER14 JUNE - 19 JAN 2014Exhibition of world famouspaintings and drawings. The LadyLever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight.0151 478 4136www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever

WIRRAL OPEN STUDIOTOUR15 - 16 JUNEAn event in which artists throughoutWirral invite the public to visittheir workshops and display spaces.www.wirralart.com

SHAKESPEARE’S ‘THEMERCHANT OF VENICE’15 - 16 JUNEHillbark Players present ‘TheMerchant of Venice’ OutdoorShakespere. Royden Park, FrankbyDetails www.hillbarkplayers.co.ukTickets available from FloralPavilion Theatre 0151 666 0000www.floralpavilion.com

JULYWIRRAL FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS6 - 14 JULYArts Festival in and aroundHoylake. 07716 093 670www.festivaloffirsts.co.ukNearest station: Manor Road & Hoylake

CALDY FESTIVAL OFGOLF 11 - 15 AUGUSTA week of open golf competitions forMen, Seniors, Juniors, Ladies andMixed teams. Caldy Golf Club, Caldy0151 625 5660www.caldygolfclub.co.uk

EGREMONT FESTIVAL 18 AUGUSTCelebrate the history of Egremontwith displays and events onEgremont Promenade and shore.The Friends of Egremont.www.friendsofegremont.weebly.com

HOYLAKE RNLI OPEN DAY26 AUGUSTA day out featuring air displays,sideshows, stalls and children’sfairground. Hoylake Promenade.www.hoylakelifeboat.org.ukNearest stations: Manor Road & Hoylake

SEPTEMBERPROMENADE STAGESRALLY 7 SEPTEMBERMotor racing along the Promenadeat New Brighton.www.wallaseymc.comNearest stations: Wallasey GroveRoad & New Brighton (KingsParade will be closed to trafficduring this event).

BBC GARDENER’SQUESTION TIME SUMMER GARDEN PARTY7 & 8 SEPTEMBERNess Botanic Gardens are delightedto welcome back this popular event.Ness Botanic Gardens, Ness,Neston. 0845 030 4063www.nessgardens.org.uk

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS7 - 15 SEPTEMBERGuided tours and special events atnumerous heritage sites in Wirral.www.wirralheritage.org.uk/events

BIRKENHEAD PARKFESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT 14 & 15 SEPTEMBERA celebration of historic vehiclesincluding steam traction engines,vintage cars & buses and steamtrain. Birkenhead Park0151 652 5197www.bheadtransportrest.comNearest station: Birkenhead Park

HOYLAKE 10K FUN RUN15 SEPTEMBERStart Hoylake Community Centre toLeasowe Common and return0151 625 9505www.wsnc.co.ukNearest station: Manor Road

MIDNIGHT WALK21 SEPTEMBERMidnight Walk in aid of WirralHospice St John’s. Moreton to West Kirby www.wirralhospice.org

HESWALL ARTS FESTIVAL28 SEPTEMBER - 12 OCTOBERHeswall and the surrounding areawill host music, comedy, drama anddance with a host of other activities.0151 336 3618www.heswallfestival.com

OCTOBERWIRRAL HALF MARATHON& BTR WIRRAL 10K13 OCTOBERStarting at Birkenhead Parkcontinuing to New Brighton0151 236 8432www.btrliverpool.comNearest station to the start:Birkenhead Park

CHURCH FARMSCARESHOWOCTOBERVisit the Creepy Cottage, take aHaunted Hay Ride and join inother spooky activities if you dare!0151 648 7838 www.scareshow.com

NOVEMBERCOMMUNITY FIREWORKDISPLAYS 5 NOVEMBERFireworks displays in various parks.www.visitwirral.com

DECEMBERTHE SANTA EXPERIENCEAT CHURCH FARM DECEMBERTake a tractor ride to the enchantedforest and meet Rudolph, Frostythe Snowman and Santa himself.Church Farm, Thurstaston.0151 648 7838www.churchfarm.org.uk

MAYTHE CENTENARY CONCERT3 MAYIn aid of the Mayor of Wirral’sCharity Fund and Cancer UK, aconcert featuring local talent tocelebrate the centenary of the openingof the Floral Pavilion Theatre. 0151 666 000.www.florralpavilion.comNearest station: New Brighton

NOTE FOR NOTES12 MAYWirral Schools Service showcasingover 500 young musicians fromsecondary schools across Wirral inaid of the Mayor of Wirral’s CharityFund. Floral Pavilion Theatre,New Brighton. 0151 666 0000www.floralpavilion.comNearest station: New Brighton

WIRRAL’S BIGGEST DOG WALK18 MAYSponsored walk in aid of St John’sHospice. Wirral Country Park.0151 343 0778www.wirralhospice.org

PORT SUNLIGHT 10K RUN19 MAY10K run in this historic village.0151 644 6466www.portsunlightvillage.comNearest station: Port Sunlight & Bebington

WIRRAL COASTAL WALK19 MAY15 mile Charity walk around thecoast of Wirral starting atSeacombe Ferry and finishing atWirral Country Park, Thurstaston.0151 637 1128www.wirralcoastalwalk.org

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy contained in thisleaflet, Wirral Council cannot accept responsibility in respect of any erroror ommissions which may have occurred. For up to the minute informationon events go to www.visitwirral.com or call 0151 666 3188.

Wirral Events 2013

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WIRRAL FARMERS’ MARKET2NDSATURDAYOFEVERYMONTHNew Ferry Village Hallwww.wirralfarmersmarket.co.ukNearest station: Bebington

WEST KIRBY FARMERS’ MARKET4THSATURDAYOFEVERYMONTHSt Andrews Church Hall, West Kirby www.westkirbyfarmersmarket.co.ukNearest station: West Kirby

LEASOWE LIGHTHOUSE OPEN DAYSAPRIL-SEPT: 1ST& 3RDSUNDAYOFTHEMONTHOCTTOMARCH: 1STSUNDAYOFTHEMONTHLeasowe Lighthouse, Moretonwww.leasowelighthouse.co.ukNearest station: Moreton

481AUG12JS

MONTHLY EVENTS

Discover Wirral this weekend With 50 miles of beautiful rural walks,22 miles of breathtaking coastline,award-winning accommodation andfantastic places to eat - including ourvery own Michelin star restaurant -discover it all in Wirral this weekend!

For your chance to win an unforgettable stay in Wirral:visitwirral.com/winaweekend(Terms and conditions apply)

New Brighton Lighthouse

Thingwall

Oxton

Bromborough

Spital

Bebington

RockFerry

Bidston

Heswall

WIRRAL

Wirral Country Park

- Wirral W

ay

IRISH SEA / LIVERPOOL BAY Leasowe

Lighthouse

Wirral

www.visitwirral.com

For the latest details on events and attractionsin wirral, go to: www.visitwirral.comor call 0151 666 3188.

© Crown copyright and database rights2013 Ordnance Survey 100019803.