STAFF at a Wirral veterinary surgery are holding an open day this weekend to raise vital funds for a charity helping rhinos in South Africa.

Medivet Heswall is currently working with the Wilderness Foundation and former Medivet employee Dr William Fowlds to raise awareness and funds to protect rhinos from the poaching crisis in South Africa.

The open day will take place on Saturday, August 22, at Medivet Heswall’s premises in Daryl Road, from 2pm to 5pm.

For more details contact Samantha on 0151 342 7646.

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Party in the park

A fun-filled charity event will take place at Victoria Park in Bebington Road, Tranmere this Sunday, August 23.

Among the entertainment on the day will be a funfair, stalls and various inflatables. It runs from 11am-5pm. Proceeds will go to Amy and Friends Cockayne Syndrome Support Support and Tranmere Victoria Cricket Club. For more details, click on the following link: www.facebook/com/events/116957675312242

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Homeguard fundraiser

A family fundraising day in aid of Claire House takes place at Eastham Homeguard Club in Park Road, Eastham, this Saturday, August 22.

It takes place from midday-6pm. More details from Chris on 0151 334 6526.

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Family history group

Cheshire family history group meets at the Laurie’s Centre in Claughton Road, Birkenhead on the fourth Tuesday of the month. More details from 0151 678 3075.

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Sing like a bird

The Songbirds Singing group rehearse every Friday morning at Our Lady and St John Church in Boundary Road, Heswall.

The sessions run from 10.30am until 12.30pm. Details from June on 0151 538 9775 or 0151 342 8617.

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Historical churches

Guest speaker Peter France will give a talk about the historical churches of Wirral when Hoylake, West Kirby and District U3A meets on Thursday, September 3, at 2pm. The event will be held at Hoylake Community Centre in Hoyle Road. Admission is £2.

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Social club events

Bronze sports and social club in Wallasey holds a bingo night every Monday, line dancing on Tuesday and a quiz night on Wednesday. There is also a cabaret night once a month. More details from bronzeclubwallasey.co.uk

Puppy classes Pet dog and puppy classes take place at Melrose Hall, in Melrose Avenue, Hoylake, every Thursday. The sessions start at 5pm onwards. Contact 625 2568.

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Folk club

Wallasey folk and acoustic club meets every Sunday at the Nelson pub in Grove Road. Free admission. For details call Gill on 07787 227 201.

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Radio society

Wirral Amateur Radio Society meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm. For details of how to join, telephone 07714 432 620.

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Art club

Melrose art club is held every Monday, from 10am till noon, at Melrose Avenue in Hoylake. £3.50 per session.

Country & Western Leasowe Castle Country & Western Music Club meets at Poulton Vics Sports and Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey every Thursday night. Providing the entertainment this week will be Donna Wylde.

Doors open at 7.30pm. Admission is £4.50 for adults and free for children.

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Cheshire Cats

The Cheshire Cats rock ‘n’ roll group plays at Wallasey British Legion in Withens Lane, every Wednesday night. Entry is £1.50 and all funds go to local charities.

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Wild bug hunt

Younger Globe readers are invited to go on a wild bug hunt at Royden Park in Frankby, next Wednesday, August 26, from 1.30pm to 3pm.

The hunt will start in the coach house then move out into other parts of the park.

For more details contact midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk or call 0151 677 7594

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Hoylake 10k

Entries are being taken for the 22nd annual Hoylake 10K Coastal charity fun run.

Taking place on Sunday, September 20, the Globe-backed event raises funds for Hoylake Community Centre’s special needs club.

For more details visit wsnc.co.uk, call Carla Williams on 0151 625 9505 or emailhoylakewsnc@btinternet.com

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Woodcraft Folk

Play-out Woodcraft Folk Merseyside is holding free play-out sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout August.

Children can try new games and activities between noon and 4pm at Ilchester Park in Birkenhead, Mersey Park in Tranmere and the Arno in Prenton.

For details contact louise.harlanddavies@woodcraft.org.uk or call 07421 745342.

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Summer fete

A summer fete will be held at Dawstone Park in Heswall on Saturday, August 29, from 1.30 to 4.30pm. Among entertainments will be stalls and donkey rides. Admission is free.

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Arthritis support

An arthritis support group meets on the last Thursday of the month in the education centre at Arrowe Park Hospital, from 7pm to 9pm.

The meetings feature a speaker each month. For more details contact Sheilaorr@talktalk.net

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Nature detectives

Would you like to be a nature detective? There’s a chance to do just that at Royden Park next Wednesday, August 19, between 1.30pm and 3pm.

More details are from midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk or 0151 677 7594.

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Outdoor art

Wallasey Arts Society’s annual art exhibition is situated on the railings of Vale Park on New Brighton Prom every Sunday in August, from 1pm to 4pm weather permitting.

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Dance night

Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing takes place at Vale Park in New Brighton every Friday, from 7pm to 10pm, weather and demand permitting.

For details email alexmay62@hotmail.com

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Art at park

An art exhibition will be held at the coach house in Royden Park, Frankby, from Saturday, August 20, until Sunday, August 30, from 11am to 4pm daily.

A variety of paintings will be on display.

For more details contact midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk or call 0151 677 7594

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Farmers' market

West Kirby Farmers’ Market will be open this Saturday, August 22, from 9am to 1pm, at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Graham Road, West Kirby.

A wide selection of locally-sourced food will be for sale. The market is organised by local volunteers and Transition Town West Kirby.

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Drumming sessions

Taiko drumming sessions are held at Eastham Day Centre every Tuesday, from 4pm to 5pm. No experience is needed. First lesson is free.

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Wallasey Ladybirds

Wallasey Ladybirds social group meets every Tuesday at 8pm at the Conservative Club, Manor Road, Liscard.

To advertise your event for free on our community noticeboard, email Craig at craig.manning@nqnw.co.uk or call 0151 649 4050.