THE Port Sunlight Players' latest production, an adaptation of the hugely popular BBC comedy 'Hi-de-hi, is being staged later this week.
On at the Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, from Thursday to Saturday (April 25 - 27) it features a host of colourful characters from the series written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft which revisits the 1950’s and Maplins Holiday Camp.
The TV series, which ran from 1980 until 1988, starred Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Felix Bowness, Su Pollard, Diane Holland, Nikki Kelly, Simon Cadell and Ken Barrie.
Tickets for the Port Sunlight Player's production are from https://gladstonetheatre.org.uk/events/hi-de-hi/
Rock n roll
MIKE Byrne and the Sunrockers are back at the British Legion on Pensby Road in Heswall next Wednesday (May 1) promising another great night of Rock and Roll. Doors open 7,30 pm Admission £5 on the door.
Classic show
Auditions for West Kirby Musical Theatre Company's next production, 'Beauty and the beast' will take place next month. They will be held at Greasby Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 8 and Monday May 13, both sessions start at 7.30pm. Pre-audition workshops will take place at the same venue on Monday, April 29 and Wednesday, May 1. More details from secretary@wkmtc.co.uk
Bird club talk
ST Kilda - The Lonely Isles is the title of an illustrated presentation by Steve Halliwell to Wirral Bird Club this Thursday. It will take place at St Bridget’s Church Centre on Church Road in West Kirby at 7.30pm. Admission is £4, which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Details from Bill on 07795 148140
Bowls club
WEST Kirby Prom Bowls Club is looking for new members. Its season begins in April and sessions take place 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.
Race For Life
WIRRAL's Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK take place in Birkenhead Park on Sunday, May 19. To enter, visit raceforlife.org
The Race For Life underway in Birkenhead Park last year. It is taking place on Sunday, May 19 this year. (Image: Craig Manning / Newsquest)
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 next Tuesday (April 30) to 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.
Play recorder
WIRRAL Recorder Orchestra is celebrating 25 years with an appeal for more members. It gives two concerts a year and meets on the second Saturday each month at 3pm. Details from wirralrecorderorchestra.org
Greasby bowls
GREASBY Ladies Bowls Club is looking for new members with or without experience to join the club. Interested? Call 07772991348 for details
Bands need you
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. There is currently 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 in joining either band, 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 kid’s stage will be held on Wirral next month.
The Wirral Family Festival is at Tranmere Rovers’ Prenton Park ground in Birkenhead on Saturday, May 11 from 12pm-11pm.
It 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.
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