CARLTON Players' next production, The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson, is at The Little Theatre in Birkenhead next week.

Described as a black comedy drama, it is being performed at the venue on Grange Road West in Birkenhead from Tuesday to Saturday, March 14 to 18.

The story is about three sisters who gather for their mother's funeral. Each has her memories of her childhood and this creates conflict, which is, by turns, angry, desperate, poignant and funny.

The situation is deepened by the recurring presence of Vi, the mum, a ghostly vision is flowing taffeta. Whilst visible only to one of the sisters, her influence and demand to be understood rather than buried and forgotten drives the other sisters as well. An evening, provocative and hilarious is promised. Tickets from 0151 647 6593 or here 

Poets at the fort

AN open-mic poetry event is taking place at The Mess Café in Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton this Wednesday (March 8) from 7-10pm.

Hosted by Lorraine Logan and Al Peters with PA & Lights by Gordon Logan, it promises 'a great welcoming atmosphere especially for first time poets of all ages'.

Put your name down to recite on the night from 6.30pm.

Book fair

WIRRAL Book Fair will be held at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton this Saturday (March 11).

Taking place from 11am-4pm it promises books for all tastes and ages.

Refreshments available. Admission Free.

Details from Literally Books on 07914737887

Trampoline fit

A new trampoline fitness class ((BOUNCE)) starts at Hilbre High School Humanities College, Frankby Road, West Kirby next Tuesday, March 14, at 7pm.

Classes are £6.95 and class pass options are available. Booking in advance is essential. For full timetable and booking details follow @bouncewirral on Facebook and Instagram or select and book 'Wirral' via bouncefitbody.com

Concert
WIRRAL Symphony Orchestra presents its concert Parsifal, The Piano, Paganini and Polovtsia this Saturday (March 11) at Hope Church in Hoylake. 

On what is described as 'a rare occasion', the orchestra, conducted by Jonathan Small, will welcome Will Bracken to play two piano concertos – Beethoven's 4th and Rachmaninov's Paganini Rhapsody.

The concert will open with Wagner's moving Prelude to Parsifal – and finish with Borodin's lively Polovtsian Dances. Tickets £15 (£5 students), £16 online or from Ezard Electrical or Maccombs Pet shop in Hoylake. Enquiries 07702005409

Saturday's performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from this Box office link  

Ladies bowling

WEST Kirby Ladies Bowling Club is looking for new members and are holding two Have-a-Go days.

They are taking place on Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, April 6, between midday and 4pm on the Upper green, Ashton Park, West Kirby. Bowls and refreshments will be provided. Just go along on the night or contact the club Secretary on 07986858121.

Aviation society

WIRRAL Aviation Society meets on the first Sunday of every month for aviation-related talks at the RAFA Club, Alton Road, Oxton. Start time 7.30pm, admission £4. Details from Rob on 0151 638 6793.

Chair exercise

SEATED dance / chair exercise sessions for people with low mobility are on Mondays at 12.30pm at Wallasey Village United Reformed Church Hall.

Admission is £5. Details from seateddance@gmail.com

Arabesque

THE Arabesque School of Dance is offering free trial dance sessions at the Scout Hut, North Road, Birkenhead on Saturdays at the following times: ages 3-6 from 2-3pm; ages 7-11, from 1-2pm and 12-plus from 12- 1pm.

There is an adult dancercise and tap class from 10.30-11.30am. Classes, £3.50 per week, are held during school term. There is also an over-50s ballet and tap class every Wednesday from 1 to 2.30pm. Details from Karen on 0151 651 0401 or k.molyneux@ntlworld.com

Belly dance

A Ladies belly dance group meets on Saturdays at 12pm at Wallasey Village URC Church Hall. Taster class £5. Also courses in Hoylake. Call 07389 716605 or see wirralbellydancing.co.uk

Fencing class

OVAL Fencing Club meets once a week at the Oval Sports Centre in Bebington.

The non-profit organisation holds a session at the venue every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm. It has three coaches - level two, three and four - and equipment available for loan on a no-charge basis. Beginner to advanced level fencers welcome. Further details from Steve on 07761 069923 after normal working hours.

Got an event? Email craig.manning@nqnw.co.uk