A 'BEST of British' soup lunch is planned to celebrate the reopening of Willaston’s historic Memorial Hall after a major restoration project.

The work, which took place over the summer, was made possible thanks to grants worth more than £20,000.

Local residents are invited to attend the soup lunch, hosted by the trustees, taking place on Saturday, November 11 at 12pm.

Built in the late 19th century, the venue is positioned next to Willaston’s village green.

It is a hub for community events in the village, from pre-school play groups and Pilates classes, to country markets and guiding groups.

The hall's original beams and decorative windows remain, but regular use meant the paintwork needed refreshing and soft furnishings were in need of replacement.

Colin Jerrett, chair of committee for the hall's trustees, said: "We are very grateful to the funders who have made these much-needed improvements possible."

Peace parade

A LANTERN making workshop will be held in West Kirby next Wednesday, ahead of the town's annual 'Travelling Light' peace parade.

Organised by community group Transition Town West Kirby, it takes place at Making Space in Gilroy Road.

Travelling Light takes place on November 11 every year. It combines German St Martin's lantern celebrations with Armistice Day to promote peace and reconciliation.

To book a place at the workshop, call the organisers on 625 9974

Coffee morning

A COFFEE morning in aid of Wirral Animal Welfare Association will be held at St Stephen's Church Hall in Prenton on October 28.

Taking place at the venue in Prenton Hall Road it runs from 10am-12.30pm.

Lecture society

JOHN Curry will give a talk entitled Guardians of the Dawn - Liverpool Pilots as Deeside Lecture Society's guest when it meets next Thursday, October 19.

Taking place in the United Reformed Church Hall, Meols Drive, West Kirby it starts at 7.30pm.

The group meets on first and third Thursday in the month, from October to March. Details from deesidels.weebly.com

Art exhibition

THE Irby Artists' annual exhibition takes place next month.

It will be held on Saturday, November 11 at St Chad's Church Hall, Roslin Road, Irby from 10am to 5pm.

More than 250 pieces of art and craft will be available to view and purchase. Admission is free and refreshments available.

Musical magic

ST Paul's Operatic Society's latest show Magic of the musicals will be staged at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight later this month.

Taking place on October 20 and 21, it features songs from Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I and Follies to name a few.

Performances start at 7.30pm. Tickets, £12, are from the box office on 0151 643 8757 or www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk

RAF fundraiser

A BINGO and raffle Night in aid of Royal Air Force Association’s Wings Appeal will be held in the RAFA Club in Shrewsbury Road, Oxton this Friday.

It starts at 7.45pm. Admission is £1.

Annual meeting

THE annual meeting of Meols Drive and Kings Gap Conservation Areas Association will be held on Monday, October 23.

Taking place at St Hildeburgh's Church Hall in Stanley Road, Hoylake it starts at 7pm. All residents welcome.

Mixed media crafters

A MIXED media crafts group meets on the last Thursday of the month at Upton Victory Hall from 7–9pm. New members welcome. Details from Norma on 07783832986.

Fashion show

TICKETS are now available for a fashion show in aid of OAKS - Overseas Aid to Kids In Sierra Leone - taking place at Christ Church Community Centre in Kings Road, Higher Bebington later this month.

Organised by Soroptimists International of Bebington, in association with high street store Bonmarche, it will be held on Tuesday, October 24 at 7pm. Tickets £5, including light refreshments, pay on the door.

Charity concert

THE Choral Pavilion Choir is in concert at the Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge in New Brighton this Saturday.

Special guests include InChoir, Wirral Ukelele Orchestra and Port Sunlight Sea Dogs. It starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets, £10, in aid of Claire House, are from the Floral Pavilion box office.

Railway group

THE Wirral O Gauge model Railway Group is holding an open day this Sunday.

Taking place at its clubroom in the Odyssey Centre, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, it runs from 1-5.30pm.

O Gauge modellers are invited to to bring their 2 Rail Fine Scale DC or DCC locos to run on the club's continuous run layout.

Entrance fee is £2 with free on site parking and light refreshments available

Faith celebration

EVENTS marking the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, founder of the Baha’i Faith, are taking place in Wirral this Sunday.

The world's youngest independent religion, it aims to unite the world to work together for peace and justice.

There will be drop-in sessions at the Blooming Skull Café in Bebington Road, Bebington.

Taking place from 11am–1pm they will feature meaningful conversations about the relevance of the Bahá’í teachings in the modern world.

Also on Sunday, Christ Church community centre in Kings Road, Higher Bebington is hosting a public talk on Bahá’u’lláh’s vision for unity and peace. It takes place fro 6.30- 7.30pm.

Events are free of charge and all are welcome.

More details from Anne on 07405 748645 or email info.wirralbahais@gmail.com

Accordion club

WIRRAL Accordion Group is looking for more members.

It meets on Tuesdays at 7pm. For more details, call 608 3273.

Get creative

CHILDRENS' creative writing and storytelling classes take place at West Kirby Library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-5.30pm and Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead from 11am-12.30pm.

Creative writing and storytelling classes for adults also take place at West Kirby Library on Wednesdays from 2pm-3.30pm and St James' Centre in Birkenhead on Thursdays from 1pm-2.30pm.

More details from Charles@ readnowwritenow.org.uk

Veterans group

WAR veterans aged 65 and over are invited to join Reminiscence Groups meeting in Bromborough and Birkenhead.

If you have served in the Army, Navy, RAF, National Service or Reserves, you are welcome to join this sociable group.

It's a chance to share tales of life in and out of the Forces with your peers in a comfortable, relaxed, friendly environment.

The Bromborough group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am-12pm at the Activity Hub in Age UK Wirral, Meadowcroft, Bromborough.

The Birkenhead group meets on first Wednesday of the month from 2-4pm at Wirral Military Community Services in Brandon Street, Birkenhead. Details from Ann or Chris on 482 3456.

Go walking

WIRRAL Ramblers are taking part in a walk through Ironbridge in Shropshire this Sunday.

Details from www.wirralramblers.org

Beattie's reunion

FORMER employees of Beattie's department store in Birkenhead are invited to a charity reunion.

Open to anyone who worked for the company at any time in the last 40 years, it takes place on Saturday, November 4 at Heswall British Legion. Proceeds will go to The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

Details and tickets - £10 from Jan Dolman via email beattiesreunionnov@gmail.com or Sue Mosedale on 07949380406.

Relax

MEDITATION and Mindfulness classes take place every Thursday at Hoylake Community Centre in Hoyle Road, Hoylake. They start at 7.30pm. Details from 0151 652 2210.

Folk dancing

ENGLISH Folk Dancing sessions take place at Victoria Hall, Bebington behind the Acorn pub on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of the month. No partners necessary. Admission is £2 per session. Details from 0151 652 4479 or 0151 339 8854.

Bowlers needed

TEN pin bowling league is looking for new members.

Sessions take place on Tuesdays at 7.45pm.

Details from Sue on 677 2220.

Martial arts

JEET Kune Do Martial Arts School Wirral is looking for more members. More details from Alex on 07867694084.

Swimming club

HESWALL Senior Swimming club meets every Friday from 9-11am at Calday Grange swimming pool. Details from Judith on 929 5751.

Country dancing

SCOTTISH country dancing sessions take place in Royden Hall, Frankby on Monday night.

Details from 648 5054 or 677 6653.

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