THE 17th Wirral Bikeathon charity Bikeathon in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, takes place this 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

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More than 2,200 women have signed up to take part in Wirral’s Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Organisers hope 3,600 women will sign up for the Globe-backed fundraising run, held in Birkenhead Park on Sunday, June 28.

Last year the event raised £175,000 for Cancer Research UK and the aim this time is to raise £164,000.

To enter go to raceforlife.org or telephone 0300 123 0770.

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Birkenhead Choral Society's summer concert takes place this Saturday, June 20, at St Saviour's Church, Bidston Road, Oxton.

The event will feature Magnificat by Giovanni Pergolesi and concludes with a cycle of seven spirituals arranged by John Rutter.

Tickets are available in advance from The Green Community Shop, Oxton, Tapleys, Bebington, Lingham’s bookshop, Heswall and Usher Travel, Wallasey.

Details online at birkenheadchoral.org or by calling 0151 638 6469

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A talk entitled "Shetland to Scilly" will be given to Wirral Bird Club when the group meets next Thursday, June 25, at 8pm, at Kingsmead School Hall in Bertram Drive, Hoylake.

Non-members are welcome. The entrance fee is £3.50, which includes light refreshments.

For more information telephone 0151 345 4978 or visit wirralbirdclub.com

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Hoylake Community Cinema Club will screen '70s disco classic Saturday Night Fever at the community centre in Hoyle Road, on Friday, June 26, at 7.30pm.

For more details or to book tickets visit hoylakecommunitycinema.co.uk

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Wirral Federation of Townswomen’s Guilds is looking for more members. To find your nearest guild and for more information telephone 677 4973.

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Hoylake and West Kirby Soroptimists meet at Hoylake Sailing Club on the second and fourth Monday of the month. More details from sigbi.org/hoylake-and-west-kirby/ or call 625 9969. Meetings start at 7.30pm.

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A sugar craft demonstration day will be held at St Michael & All Angels Church Hall in West Kirby on Saturday, June 20, from 10am till 4pm.

Entrance fee is £30 and includes refreshments and lunch. There will be four demonstrators showing the latest lace cupcake decorations, modelling, sugar place-cards and flowers. More details from 678 9260.

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Hillbark Players will celebrate their 50th anniversary year by presenting Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in the open air in Royden Park, Frankby, from Monday June 22, to Saturday, June 27.

Performances start at 8pm and there is a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. All seats are undercover. Tickets are from the Floral Pavilion theatre in New Brighton.

Call the box office on 666 0000 or go online to floralpavilion.com 

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A summer fair will be held at St Bridget’s church in West Kirby on Saturday, June 27, on the Rectory Field in Church Road, from 1.30 to 4.30pm.

Attractions include Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass Band, St Bridget’s School Maypole Dancers, Punch & Judy, pony rides, football shootout and a bouncy castle. Admission is £1 for adults, 50p for children.

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The Secret Gardens of Oxton will be open to the public on Sunday, June 21.

Visitors will be get a chance to explore more than 20 local gardens, many with entertainers and artistes, children’s treats and refreshments Details online at oxtonsociety.org.uk nHealth walk A free supervised health walk will take place in Birkenhead Park every Tuesday, from 7pm in Claughton Health Centre car park.

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Wirral Symphony Orchestra will perform work by Mahler at Chester Cathedral next month.

The concert, conducted by Jonathan Small, takes place on Saturday, July 11, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Chester Cathedral on 01244 500 959. For details telephone 0770 200 5409.

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A fun-day celebrating the end of work to upgrade Wallasey Girl Guides headquarters on Leasowe Road takes place at the venue this Saturday, June 20, from 10am until 3pm. Attractions include craft stalls, a bouncy castle, face painting, carousel and games for children.

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Christina Spencer will give a talk entitled Living with 60 million foreigners when Bebington Family History Group meets on Monday, June 22 in Bebington Civic Centre, at 7.30pm.

A help-desk will be available in Bebington library this Thursday, June 18, from 10am until 12.30pm to help visitors research their family tree.

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Hoylake and West Kirby Theatre Group will be holding open auditions for their next show Peter Pan on Sunday, July 5, from noon, at Hoylake Community Centre.

Those wishing to audition should attend an informal workshop on Wednesday, June 24, at 7.30pm, at the venue in Hoyle Road.

The show will be performed at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight in January.

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West Kirby Farmers' Market will open its doors on Saturday, June 27, at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Graham Road, from 9am to 1pm.

More details online from westkirbyfarmersmarket.co.uk

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Sounds By The Sea - an afternoon of free live entertainment - will be held in West Kirby as part of Wirral’s Festival of Firsts on Saturday, June 27, at Curio, Slinky’s bar, Paloma and The Wro, from 1pm to 4pm.

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Wirral Community Orchestra will perform their “Summer Serenade” at United Reformed Church in West Kirby, on Saturday, June 27, starting at 7pm.

To advertise your event for free on our community noticeboard, email Craig at cmanning@wirral-globe.co.uk or call 0151 649 4050.