THE Globe-backed Race For Life - which raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK - takes place this weekend.

So far, 1,332 women have signed up for this Sunday’s event in Birkenhead Park, which starts at 11am.

Its organisers are urging more people to sign up and join them.

Entry closes at midnight on Friday, June 23, and those behind the event are encouraging mums, daughters, grannies, sisters, friends and workmates to join those already registered.

Sunday’s event will be followed, a week later (Sunday, July 2), by Race for Life's Pretty Muddy event, also at Birkenhead Park, with 1,228 signed up so far.

Pretty Muddy is a women-only, non-competitive 5k obstacle course - with added mud, thrills and spills.

From scramble nets and climbing frames to inflatable slides and hurdles, participants will face a range of muddy obstacles to crawl under, clamber over and charge through - all to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK's life-saving research.

Urging our readers to sign up and take part Sarah Hunter, event manager, said: "We are absolutely thrilled that so many women have entered Race for Life events in Wirral.

"But we still have places left so we are urging women to sign up right now and show their support.

"Taking part in Race for Life is a hugely moving experience thanks

to our brave army of inspirational participants.

"Many will be remembering loved ones lost to cancer or celebrating the lives of people dear to them who have survived.

"We're calling on ladies in Wirral of all ages, shapes and sizes to sign up right now and be part of a collective force of women who are united in their aim to beat cancer."

To enter this time, visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770

Open gardens

BURTON Village gardens will be open to the public for charity this Sunday from 11am to 5pm, as part of a National Gardens scheme.

Four gardens will be open, each with their own unique character.

There will also be three plant sales, homemade teas, three car parks. A map will be available for each visitor. Combined entry £5, children free.

The event’s spokeswoman Liz Carter said: "This year we have Trustwood opening for the first time.

"It is a country wildlife garden with fruit trees, flowers and vegetables in raised beds at the front, while at the back a more formal garden blends into woodland where the hens live.

"Come and enjoy this huge diversity of gardens. Discover colourful Lynwood with its superb views across the Dee, Burton Manor with its Edwardian walled garden and find the unusual plants at Briarfield."

Charity concert

WIRRAL Orchestra will give a performance in aid of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity a week on Saturday, July 1.

Taking place at St Hildeburgh's church, Stanley Road, Hoylake, it includes Copland's Fanfare For The Common Man, Verdi's Sicilian Vespers Overture, Holst's Suite in E flat and Dvorak's New World Symphony.

Tickets for the performance, starting at 7.30pm, are £8, and from Linghams Bookshop in Heswall, Pinks in Bebington village and Hoylake News.

You can also email nejvla@hotmail.com or call 0151 645 5547 to reserve tickets.

Summer fair

ST Hilary's Church in Claremount Road, Wallasey holds its summer fair this Saturday from 10.30am-1.30pm.

Admission £1.

Beach volleyball

GLOBE readers are invited to take part in a beach volleyball tournament near Hoylake Sailing club next month. It will be held on Saturday, July 1, from 10am.

Teams will consist of two ladies and two men. Cost is £20 per team. Refreshments and food will be available at the sailing club.

There will be Space hopper races and other entertainment at half-time.

Details from www.wirralrebels.co.uk

Bardsey Islands talk

ARCHAEOLOGIST and naturalist John Blore is First Friday ladies group's guest when it meets next month.

He will give a powerpoint presentation on the Bardsey Islands' history, people and wildlife as seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old during the meeting on Friday, July 7.

It takes place at Marlowe Road United Reformed Church in Wallasey at 7.30pm.

Pilates classes

"Love Pilates for All" drop-in classes for men and women are held at St Bridget's Church Centre in St Bridget's Lane, West Kirby every Tuesday morning at 9.15am and later that day 6.30pm.

They are also held on Friday lunchtimes at Greasby Community Centre at 1.15pm.

Classes are led by a fully-qualified instructors and beginners are welcome. No experience or equipment needed.   

Full details are from www.lovepilates4all.co.uk or 07557682699

Yard sale

A YARD sale in aid of Birkenhead Dog Kennels will be held next month.

Taking place at the venue in Corporation Road, Birkenhead on Saturday, July 8, it will feature a sales table, cakes, raffle, amazing prizes, games and face painting for children.

It takes place from 11.30am- 3.30pm.

Summer fair

A SUMMER fair will be held at Christ Church in Matin's Lane, Wallasey this Saturday.

Starting at 2.30pm it will feature Crowning of Rose Queen.

Lymphoma group

THE Lymphoma Association blood cancer support group meets on the third Thursday of every month in the community space at Tesco in Bidston Moss.

Details from Karen Bonell on 07710 393891.

Family history

JUDITH Beastall will talk about Bromborough then and now as Bebington Family History Group’s guest next week.

It meets at Mayer Hall in Bebington Village on Monday, June 26 at 7.30pm.

Neston U3A meeting

THE History of Eastern European Dance - an afternoon of oriental delight is the subject of a talk being given to Neston U3A next week.

The group meets at Neston Civic Hall on Thursday, June 29 at 2pm.

All are welcome.

Eastern art

A UNIQUE ‘East Meets West’ exhibition by local artist Sushil Kumar Datta is now on view at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead.

The display, by the former textile designer looks at his early days in India, his journey to the UK and his career as a creator of fabrics and wallpapers for various major companies.

It is on view until July 2.

Time to meditate

'MEDITATION and mindfulness' classes are held at Hoylake Community Centre every Thursday. Taking place at the venue in Hoyle Road, Hoylake, the sessions start at 7.30pm.

Details are from 0151 652 2210.

Junior table tennis

WIRRAL premier table tennis club, based at New Ferry Village Hall, is looking for new members.

It aims to promote table tennis locally and encourage youngsters to try a sport not generally seen as the norm for them.

It offers fun training sessions at the venue in Grove Street on Wednesdays from 6.30pm-8pm.

Details from 07931420058 or tabletennis365.com/wirral

Hoylake 10k

ENTRIES are now being taken for the 24th annual Hoylake 10K Coastal charity fun run.

Taking place on Sunday, September 24, the Globe-backed event raises funds for a special needs club in the town.

Details from www.wsnc.co.uk, hoylakewsnc@btinternet.com or 0151 625 9505.

Join the band

WIRRAL Community Orchestra meets every Thursday during term-time at West Kirby United Reformed Church Hall.

Sessions, at the venue in Meols Drive start at 7.30pm. Details from wirralcommunityorchestra.co.uk or 0151 632 3045.

Bowling club

PRENTON Bowling Club meets on Monday to Saturday at 1.30pm daily. It is based at 63 Prenton Road West, Prenton.

Details from Anne on 0151 648 4168.

Holiday snaps

IMPROVE Your Holiday Photographs is the title of a one day course at Bebington Civic Centre this Saturday. Details from office@wirral3ls.co.uk or 0151 645 0066.

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