ENTRIES are now being taken for Wirral’s 17th charity Bikeathon.

The Globe-backed event, in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, takes place on Sunday, June 21.

It starts at 9.30am in Arrowe Country Park, Upton.

Cyclists can follow a 15 or 28-mile route, combining public highways and off-road along the scenic Wirral Way. Ideal for both advanced cyclists and beginners, participants can elect to ride either one or both sections.

The Peninsula Jazzmen and Wirral Ukulele Fanatics will entertain in Arrowe Park through the day.

Last year, 1,514 people took part in last year’s event, raising more than £61,000.

Wirral's Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Chris Boardman is patron of the Bikeathon.

He said: "It is a fantastic way for cyclists to enjoy the Wirral countryside at the same time as raising money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research’s drive to beat blood cancers.

"Last year the Bikeathon broke all records and raised over £61,000 and we would like to do even better this year."

To sign up, visit wirralbikeathon.com

Group welcomes guest

DR EMMANUEL George, a consultant rheumatologist from Arrowe Park Hospital, will be Osteoporosis Wirral’s guest when it meets tonight, Wednesday.

The meeting will be held at the Village Hotel in Bromborough from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Admission is £3 and there will be refreshments.

The group’s annual general meeting will take place beforehand, at 7pm.

Star returns to cinema

HOYLAKE Community Cinema welcomes back its patron and star of 70s film classic Kes, Dai Bradley, for the screening of the next film, Rashomon this week.

The film will be show at Hoylake Community Centre in Hoyle Road, Hoylake, a week on Friday, March 27.

The audience will have an opportunity to discuss the film, as well as the actor’s own experiences working on films such as Kes, Asylum, Zulu Dawn, All Quiet on the Western Front and Redemption.

Tickets are £5 and available from gift shop Urbane, Market Street, Hoylake; Staacks, Banks Road, West Kirby; The Parade, Hoylake Community Centre; on the door on the night; and online at hoylakecommunitycinema.co.uk. Doors open at 6.30pm; film starts 7.30pm.

Cèilidh night invitation 

A CEILIDH night will be held at Melrose Hall in Melrose Avenue, Hoylake, this Saturday, March 28.

It starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £5, which include tea and cakes and or bring your own drinks, are from 6322152 or 6324548.

Raising cash for cancer 

A CHARITY concert in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity takes place this weekend.

Wirral Orchestra and Chorus will be joined by conductor Neill Jackson and organist Richard Lea when they take to the stage at St Hildeburgh’s Church on Saturday, March 28.

Performances will include Handel’s Messiah as well as works from Bach, Telleman, Vivaldi and Marcello.

Tickets for the concert – which starts at 7.30pm – are £8 and available from Hoylake News, Linghams in Heswall and Pinks in Bebington. They can also be bought on the door or from Neill Jackson on 0151 645 5541.

Mad-as-a-hatter hunt

AN EASTER Egg Hunt takes place in West Kirby on Sunday, March 29.

Starting outside West Kirby Concourse it will be a chance for those taking part to solve the clues hidden around West Kirby and help Alice get to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to celebrate her Un-birthday!

Places are limited. Register online at wirralartscentre.org/boxoffice

Classical performance

HOYLAKE Chamber Concert Society will perform work by Schumann, Rachmaninov and Beethoven during a special performance this Monday, March 30.

It takes place at Westbourne Hall in Westbourne Road, West Kirby, and starts at 7.30pm.

More details at atchamberconcert.co.uk To read more about Mediterranea Trio, visit their website mediterraneatrio.com

Bowling club open afternoon

WEST Kirby Ladies' bowling club is holding an open afternoon next Wednesday, April 1, on the upper bowling greean at Ashton Park in West Kirby.

It starts at 2pm and is a chance for visitors to have a go at the sport. Details from Sue Ashton on 0151 625 8681. 

Operatic rehearsals

HESWALL Operatic Society has started rehearsals for their Autumn Serenade concert.

The show will take place in Heswall Hall on October 16 to October 17. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays at Thingwall Recreation Centre, Sparks Lane, Thingwall, from 8pm. New members are welcome.

Senior swimmers club

HESWALL Senior Swimmers club meets at Calday Grange Swimming Pool every Friday from 9am to 11am.

The club is open to all. More details from Ursula on 6526081, Geoff on 0151 353 9707, or Sid on 0151 342 7126.

Tuxedo jazz band shows

THE Tuxedo Jazz Band performs at The Old Wallaseyans’ Club every Thursday at 8.30pm. Admission is £5.

Accordion sessions

LISCARD Accordion Group meets every Tuesday night at Place in the Park, Liscard. The session starts at 7.30pm.

Take part in yoga

YOGA sessions take place every Monday night at St Bedes Community Hall in Upton Road, Claughton. Beginners welcome. Sessions start at 6.30pm.

Musical club meetings

The Parade Jazz Club meets upstairs at The Boathouse in Parkgate every Tuesday from 8.30pm until 11pm. Admission is £3.

Night of choral classics

THE St Peter’s Singers perform a night of Choral Classics at the Church of the Good Shepherd, in Telegraph Road, Heswall, on Saturday, March 28.

The choir will be joined by soloists, the Summerstrand Chamber Ensemble and David Poulter on organ. The performance starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets, £10, are from Lingham’s the Booksellers. For details visit stpeterssingers.co.uk

Creative workshops

A SERIES of Fusion workshops for anyone interested in taking part in this year’s Wirral Festival of Firsts take place over the next two months.

There is a Poetry plus – textile art workshop – on Saturday, March 28, dance/drama on April 25, art on May 10 and music and photography on May 16.

Workshops will take place at venues in Hoylake or West Kirby. For registration and details visit: festivaloffirsts.com

Free sporting activities

FREE sports activities for young people are on offer every Monday at Viking Centre and Youth Club in Rock Ferry.

The session is open to those aged 12 and over who want to take part in healthy weekly activities.

It takes place from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Wirral Council’s sports development team is leading the free sessions, which include football, volleyball and tennis.

Professional pottery

WATCH the skill and speed of professional potters at the wheel at a Throw-A-Thon at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead this weekend.

Fifteen potters will be making and selling selected work in aid of the Eye Fund and The Friends of the Williamson during the event, on March 28 and March 29, from 11am to 3pm each day.

Discussing the Titanic

DAVID Hill will give an illustrated talk on The Titanic as Irby, Thurstaston and Pensby Amenity Society’s guest when it meets tonight, Wednesday.

The event, in Irby Village Hall, starts at 7pm. Admission is free to members and £5 for non-members. Doors open at 6.30. Maximum seating capacity is 100. Refreshments will be available.

Choral Pavilion concert

The Choral Pavilion choir will be joined by Greenblade Folk Group for an afternoon concert at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on Tuesday, March 31.

Taking place in the venue’s Blue Lounge, it starts at 1pm and admission is free.

Soroptimists

Hoylake and West Kirby Soroptimists annual general meeting and social evening takes place on Monday, April 13 at The Wro, West Kirby. For more information call 0151 632 5520.

Going the eggstra mile

THERE will be an Easter Egg Hunt in Bebington from April 4 to April 12.

The event aims to raise cash for Walton Neurological Centre and raise awareness of independent businesses in Bebington Village.

The hunt promises hidden treats for the kids, with vouchers and special offers available for adults.
But most importantly, the hunt is on to locate the lost “Golden Eggs” which are to be found after a 2.5km trip.

Jai Byron, event organiser, said: “Everyone can go at their own pace. We're asking for a minimum donation of £1 per participant, which is going directly to the Walton centre."

To advertise your event for free on our community noticeboard, email Craig at cmanning@wirral-globe.co.uk