SEVERAL Wirral parks are now proudly flying their Green Flags – some for the first time ever – after a series of ceremonies.

Queens Park in Hoylake, Bebington's Mayer Park, Central Park in Wallasey and Victoria Park, Birkenhead all hosted events to hoist their hard-earned accolade last Saturday to coincide with the eighth annual World Parks Day.

World Parks Day is organised by a group called World Urban Parks and represents an opportunity for people around the world to celebrate their local parks and green spaces and the important role they play in the community.

It was the perfect occasion then for those four Wirral parks – who were among 22 in the borough to receive a Green Flag award from Keep Britain Tidy this year – to celebrate with members of their local community, Friends groups and other guests.

Present at all ceremonies was Councillor Chris Meaden, cabinet member for leisure, sport and culture.

She said: "Our parks and green spaces are at the heart of our communities; they are so important to Wirral’s identity.

"They play a part in promoting health and wellbeing as well as helping to build strong communities and reduce social isolation."

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Guide Dogs day

The Wallasey Guide Dogs association is holding a special event at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton this Sunday, October 4.

It runs from 11am-3pm. During the event there will be a chance to meet guide dog owners and puppy training.

There will also be a number of stalls, tombola and a grand raffle. Admission is free.

If you're feeling energetic, there will be a guide dog walk from the Floral Pavilion to Vale Park and back. 

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Festival comedy thriller

BREAK a Leg Theatre will stage its production of of Moira Buffini's comedy thriller Dinner during this year’s Heswall Arts Festival.

Director Jake Szuplewski, who also has a role in the seven-part play, said: "Our enjoyment of last year’s Heswall festival was huge and encouraged us to submit a play this year."

Break a Leg Theatre is a wholly independent youth ensemble and Dinner is being performed for one night only on Monday, October 4, at Heswall Hall in Telegraph Road.

The show features Ben Newman as the enigmatic waiter, Amelia Roberts as Paige, the psychotic hostess extraordinaire and Jake Szuplewski as Lars.

Tickets are available on the door and from Lingham’s or Gould’s in Heswall or BALTheatre@hotmail.com

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Mark scouts' milestone

THE 6th Bebington (Eastham) Sea Scout Group is inviting former members to join the celebrations for its 70th anniversary.

The celebration takes place on Friday, October 16, from 6:30pm at their headquarters on Eastham Rake.

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Time to meditate

MEDITATION classes are held at Hoylake Community Centre every Thursday night.

Taking place at the venue in Hoyle Road, Hoylake, sessions start at 7.30pm.

Details on 0151 652 2210

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Mayer Trust lecture

THE first lecture in the Mayer Trust lecture season will take place on Wednesday, October 21.

Angus Tilston will give a presentation entitled ‘Wirral Memories of the 20s and 30s' in the Civic Suite at Bebington Civic Centre at 7.30pm, staring at 8pm.

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WI centenary

WIRRAL Women's Institute celebrated 100 years in style at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool. More than 260 ladies got together attended the event.

Among them was Ada Lewis who said: "I felt it was like going going to Buckingham Palace as afternoon tea was in the large ballroom, it looked fantastic."

Guest of honor was Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead.

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Deeside Society

DR HILARY Ash will be Deeside Lecture Society’s guest when the group meets tomorrow at 7.30pm.

She will hold a talk entitled Wirral Wildlife, Coast and Countryside in the presentation at United Reformed Church hall in Meols Drive, West Kirby. Admission is £3.

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Farmers' Market

NESTON Farmers’ Market is open this Saturday from 9am til 1pm in the Market Square, Neston.

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Wild Mushrooms

IT'S Wild Mushroom Day at Ness Gardens on Sunday from 9.30 to 4.30pm.

Expect to find a wide array of poisonous, edible, and even incredible medicinal mushrooms.

This popular course will introduce some helpful theory and key pointers for aiding correct identification of mushrooms. Bookings may be made on 0151 353 0123. Details from nessgardens.org.uk.

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Tidal power

PROFESSOR Richard Burrows will give a talk on on tidal power at Wirral Arts Centre in Brookfield Gardens, West Kirby this Friday.

For more details visit ttwk-energy.com or email ttwk.energy@gmail.com.

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Choir concert

MORETON Methodist Church will be hosting a concert by Wallasey Girls Choir and Moreton Band on Saturday, October 3.

The performance starts at 7.30pm. All proceeds to WaterAid. Tickets cost £5 from 07881 406 577 or 678 6668.

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Art exhibit

FUTURETROSPECTIVE, an exhibition of work by Wirral artist Geoff Owens, is on display at the Rathbone Studio in Argyle Street, Birkenhead until Sunday, October 4.

The studio is open from 2pm to 5pm every day.

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Community dancing

SOCIAL dancing takes place at United Reform Church Hall in Wallasey Village every Saturday between 8pm and 10pm. Call Alex and Julie on 639 3511.

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Soroptimists 

HOYLAKE and West Kirby Soroptimists is holding a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer on Friday, October 2, at Melrose Hall in Melrose Avenue, Hoylake from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

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Autumn serenade

HESWALL Operatic Society’s autumn serenade concert will be staged on October 16 and 17 at Heswall Hall, at 7.30pm. Tickets from 648 3457 or 648 5316.

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Jazz night

JOHN Hallam and Tom Kincaid will perform during a jazz night at Neston Library this Thursday, October 1, from 7.30pm.

Tickets, £6, are available from the library. The ticket price includes refreshments.

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Rock on

ROCK 'n' roll band Mike Byrne and the Sunrockers appear at Heswall British Legion in Pensby Road, Heswall on Wednesday, October 7. Price is £2.50 on door.

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Reading round

JOIN Dagger Award-winning author Margaret Murphy for a stress-free reading group, starting Monday, October 5, at Heswall Hall in Telegraph Road, from 2-4pm. E-mail info.margaret.murphy@gmail.com or call 07947 038969.

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Scottish dancing

THE new season of Scottish dancing has started every Monday at Royden Hall, Frankby, from 7.45pm. Details on 0151 632 3903.

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Lions club

WIRRAL Lions club meets every month on the first Tuesday at The Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight at 7.45pm.

To raise money for good causes and have fun at the same time, contact 648 9157.

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Afternoon tea

WEST Kirby Old Girls & Guys Association’s afternoon tea and annual meeting will be held on October 10, at at 2.15pm, at West Kirby Grammar School in the Centenary Suite. Call Sue Dutton on 01516 321701 or e-mail duttonsa@hotmail.co.uk

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Exercise and dance

EXERCISE and dance classes take place every Thursday at 2.15pm at the Guide Headquarters in Leasowe Road, Wallasey. Call 639 5486.

nTen-pin club NEW members are invited to join a friendly group of 10-pin bowlers at Bromborough Bowl on Thursday mornings at 10am.

For more details, ring Cliff on 07510 521 159.

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Yoga classes

MEN'S yoga classes take place at Hoylake Community Centre in Hoyle Road every Tuesday at 8.15pm. First class free. See yogadoesit.co.uk

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Coffee morning

A COFFEE morning and book sale will take place at St Paul with St Luke’s Church in Old Chester Rd, Rock Ferry on October 10 from 10am–noon.

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Cats Protection

CATS Protection South Wirral needs help with co-ordinating its work, looking after finances, ensuring the welfare of its cats helping at fundraising events, and helping with its new North Wirral branch.

Information events have been organised tomorrow 6-9pm, at the Lauries Centre, Claughton Road, Birkenhead; and Saturday9.30am-3.30pm at the Royal Oak, High Street, Bromborough Cross.

Call 080800 191919 or e-mail bsusnwe@cats.org.uk

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