NINETEEN gardens in Oxton will be open to the public during an award-winning tour in the village this weekend. 

They will be on view as part of the Secret Gardens of Oxton tour taking place on Sunday, May 14. The hugely popular event, which attracted 5,000 visitors last year, offers a well-signposted trail where people can see what lies behind some of the conservation area’s sandstone walls.

Open between 10am and 5pm on the day, there will also be an array of entertainment in the village including local musicians and singers, craft and food stalls, plant sales, homemade cakes, children’s activities, and a treasure hunt.

Tickets can also be purchased by clicking here and collected on the day.

Books for all

WIRRAL Book Fair will take place at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton Floral Pavilion this Saturday (May 13) from 11am to 4pm.

It promises books for all tastes and ages, pockets and purses. Admission is free. Refreshments are available. There will also be a chance to meet Wirral author Cathy ‘Tugboat’ Roberts.

Comedy classic

WALLASEY Musical Theatre Society will stage its production of The Vicar of Dibley next week.

The show, based on the iconic 1990s TV comedy, is at The Mosslands School in Wallasey on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20.

It features the well-known characters Geraldine, the glamorous vicar, Jim, Owen, Hugo, David, Mrs Cropley and of course Alice Tinker.

Tickets are £10 on the door or here 

Model railway

WIRRAL O Gauge Model Railway Open Day will be held later this month. It takes place on Sunday, May 21 from 11am-4pm at Unit 7, The Odyssey Centre, Corporation Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1HB.

Bring your two rail locos to run on its DC and DCC tracks. Admission is £3. Free parking and light refreshments. Details from Mike Cole: 07985 508024 or wirraloggsec@btinternet.com

Trampoline fit

A TRAMPOLINE fitness class takes place at Hilbre High School Humanities College, Frankby Road, West Kirby every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.

Booking in advance is essential. For timetable and booking details, follow @ bouncewirral on Facebook and Instagram or select and book ‘Wirral’ via bouncefitbody.com

LTC Open Day

BERTRAM Tennis Club’s Centenary Open Day is on Saturday, June 17 from 1-5pm.

Taking place at the venue on Bertram Drive in Meols, it will feature attractions including Circus Sensible, free coaching, refreshments, bar facilities, games, tombola and other activities. All welcome, just turn up on the day. Admission is free.

Marines group

THE Royal Marines Association Merseyside meets at the Royal British Legion on Teehey Lane in Bebington on the last Wednesday of each month at 8pm.

Badminton

BADMINTON club nights are held on Monday and Friday evenings from 7.30pm until late at Upton Victory Hall on Salacre Lane in Upton. New players (from beginners onwards) are welcome to come along.

For details, contact Lauretta on 07936 293 350 or lauretta.radcliffe@yahoo.co.uk 

Ladies bowling

BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Interested in joining, call 0151 608 8616 for details.

Wirral U3A

WIRRAL University of the third age (U3A) holds regular meetings at Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead. Details from its website ‘Wirral U3A’ or 0151 345 1611.

Volleyball

HOYLAKE Hurricanes Ladies Volleyball Club meets every Monday at the West Kirby Residential School from 8pm. The team plays all year round, indoors during winter and outside on grass and beach during the summer. Players aged 16 and upwards are welcome.

Details from Kris 07947 712352 or hoylakehurricanesvbc@gmail.com

Croquet club

CROQUET sessions at Upton Victory Hall in Salacre Lane on weekday afternoons. Details from Jill on 0151 677 0540.

Race For Life

WIRRAL's Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK is in Birkenhead Park on Sunday, May 21. To enter, click here 

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