A MOTHER and son from Wirral are preparing to abseil 150 foot from above the great West Door of Liverpool Cathedral for a charity helping children with cerebral palsy.
Helen and Alex Dingle need Globe readers' support for the daunting challenge, taking place on August 18.
All proceeds will go to Wallasey-based Stick'n'Step.
Helen, 55, lives in Claughton and works in Liverpool as a pharmacist, has always wanted to do an abseil and jumped at the chance to take part.
Alex, 19, who is studying French and Chinese at university, promised to take the plunge alongside his mum as soon as he heard she had signed up.
The family has a special link with the cathedral already.
Helen had her wedding to Alex's dad blessed there and Alex was christened there as a baby.
Stick 'n' Step offers support services to children with cerebral palsy and their families. The charity provides the children with totally free of charge conductive education sessions, allowing them to gain the skills they need to live independent lives.
More than 80 children, from across the region, attend these sessions weekly or twice weekly at the charity's two centres in Wallasey and Runcorn.
To donate to the Dingle's fundraising challenge, please go to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=HelenDingle3&pageUrl=1 or
For more about Stick 'n' Step and how you can help, go to www.sticknstep.org or contact Janet Ratcliffe on 0151 638 0888 or email janet@sticknstep.org.
Shoebox appeal
A COFFEE and cake event to raise awareness of the Wirral Shoebox appeal takes place this Monday at 7pm.
This year the shoebox teams plan to process shoeboxes for the local charity, Teams4U.
The charity is run by Dave Cooke, in Wrexham, who was the originator of the Shoebox Appeal 27 years ago.
During Monday's event at Higher Bebington United Reformed Church, you can meet Dave and hear about the fantastic work he is doing both in Uganda and Eastern Europe
’Proms’ concert
WIRRAL Symphony Orchestra, conducted Graham Jordan-Ellis, will give a Last Night of the Proms concert in the civic hall at Wallasey Town Hall this Saturday.
As well as all the Last Night favourites, there will be music representing the Best of British, including the Spitfire Prelude, English Folk Song Suite and The Orient Express Waltz.
Special lighting will be used and hats and flags will be available.
Performance starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets from Ezards Electrical in West Kirby, Linghams (Heswall) Usher Travel (Liscard) or the Floral Pavilion. More details from 0770 200 5409
Family fun
A FAMILY fun day and dog show will be held at Royden Hall in Frankby Village this Sunday from12-4pm.
All welcome. Lots of stalls and afternoon tea. Come along for an afternoon of family fun Bring your pooches, lots of rosettes to be won. More details from 07990 892601.
Coffee morning
WALLASEY Village United Reform Church is hosting a coffee this Saturday.
Taking place from 10am-midday it will feature a craft table, cake table, 50p bring and buy table and home made jam and marmalade.
Ladies bowling
IRBY Park ladies bowling club is seeking new members. It is described as nice, friendly club. If you are interested and would like more details, ring Brenda on 648 5064
School circus
A HAPPY Circus in aid of Overchurch Junior School takes place this Sunday.
Taking place in a 600-seater big top on the school playing fields the show - organised by its parent/teacher association - runs from 2-4pm with and interval and gates close at 5pm. Tickets are £10 adults, £8 children over two. Free admission for children under the age of two.
Refreshments and merchandise will be available on the day. All money raised will be used to buy much needed resources for our Infant and Junior School. Gates open 1pm.
All welcome. Tickets available online at buytickets.at/overchurchpta
Sandwich and cake
THE Claremount Roundabouts group is holding a Sandwich and Cake lunch next month Wednesday.
It takes place on Wednesday August 8 from midday-1.30pm in the Church hall at Claremount Methodist Church in Sandy Lane,Wallasey. Lunch £3.
There will be a cake stall,Grab a bag, crafts and hand made cards. Proceeds to Maggie's at Clatterbridge hospital.
Charity concert
CHORAL Pavilion’s end-of-term concert takes place in the blue lounge at New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion this Tuesday.
The concert, which starts at 1pm, is free to all. There will be a collection for ‘The Spider-Ede Appeal’ at the end.
Hoylake 10k
ENTRIES are being taken for this year’s Hoylake 10k coastal run.
Organised by Underground Training Station Gym in Hoylake it takes place on Sunday, September 16.
Funds raised will go to the facility's foundation. It starts opposite Hoylake Community Centre that day at 11am.
For details on how to enter the 10k, contact Paul Robinson by email at uts.paulrobinson@gmail.com or phone 632 6409 or 07908719939.
Details from theuts.co.uk/run-club/, wsnc.co.uk or by emailing info@utsrunclub.org
Crafty Kids
ARTS and crafts activities for children are taking place at venues across Wirral this summer.
Crafty Kids Wirral have organised rock painting at Pensby and Irby Library, Playdough and sticking sessions at West Kirby and Greasby Library. There are also three special themed events – By the seaside, Get active and Dressing up at Hoylake Community Centre and Heswall Hall.
For more details visit craftykidswirral.co.uk or email craftykidswirral@hotmail.com
Charity walk
A WALK in aid of to Wirral Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) will take place this Saturday.
It will be a chance to explore Royden Park and the Woods of Thurstaston Common.
The walk starts in the main Carpark at Royden and finishes in the Walled Garden where a wild flower 'Garden of Hope' featuring Cornflowers, which symbol of MNDA) is expected to be in full bloom.
Walkers are asked to make a donation when registering (£5 per person / £10 for family).
All taking part can receive an MND T-shirt, and a certificate on completing the walk.
Registration from 10am, walk starts at 11am. Just turn up on the day. For more details contact Tony Swarbrick on 07478 726 650 or emmndawirral@outlook.com
Friendship group
GRANGE Friendship Group meets at Grange Baptist Church in Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead at 2pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Aimed at the over 50s, the group features guest speakers and events.
Ukulele classes
UKULELE classes are held at Charolotte's Brightside Community Centre in New Brighton. there are adults and kids classes. Private tuition is also available.
Details from wirralukuleleclub.com, Clive on 07853288809 or email enquiries@wirralukuleleclub.com
Social group
A SOCIAL group for gay women aged 60 plus meets every week.
It is a chance to meet like-minded women and make new friends.
The group organises events such as walks, evenings out, sport, cultural visits or you can simply meet up for a chat.
Suggestions for events welcome. Details on meetings and times from Barbara at 334 8726.
Join the club
NORTH Wirral Probus Club welcomes retired ladies and gentlemen to join its monthly luncheons, featuring a guest speaker, in the function suite of the Manor Restaurant, Greasby on the second Tuesday of each month at midday.
Details from Reg Chapman on 677 4219.
Sit fit
CHAIR-based exercise classes for health and fitness, suitable for all, are held every Monday at 1pm to 2pm at Moreton Presbyterian Church in Hoylake Road, Moreton. Admission £3.50 per class. Details from Heather on 07925076914.
Pottery classes
POTTERY classes for adults and children take place on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The two or three-hour drop in sessions will take place from 10am-9pm. For full details, Google jccermaics on the craftcourses.com website or telephone Joan on 07803848212.
Accordion club
WIRRAL Accordion Group is looking for more members.
It meets on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Details from 608 3273.
Singers wanted
THE Capriccio Singers - a small mixed-voice choir - is looking to recruit new members for its tenor and bass section.
They meet every Friday from 7.30- 9.30pm in Wallasey. If you can sing, get in touch. Details from capricciosingers.co.uk
Ladies bowling
VICTORIA Park Ladies Bowling Club is looking for new members, experienced or those interested in learning. Details from Beryl Preston on 644 8770 or Dee Butler on 334 3386.
Iron Maidens
THE Iron Maidens ladies group meets every second Wednesday of the month and is looking for more members.
Meetings take place at Serpentine Family church in Liscard Road, Wallasey from 7.45-10pm. Details on the group's Facebook page, The Iron Maidens WI Liscard.
Make new friends
DO you sometimes wish for a better social life? If so, 'Ex-Nexus' social group meets every Wednesday night at 8pm and is looking for more people to join.
It is a chance to make a new circle of friends.
Details from Brian on 648 1516 or Mary on 01244 531 874.
To advertise your event for free on our community noticeboard, email Craig at cmanning@wirral-globe.co.uk or call 649 4050
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