ST Paul’s Musical Theatre Company’s production of Hello Dolly! is at The Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 11-14.

A classic American musical, it follows Dolly Levi in her pursuit of wealthy, tight-fisted Horace Vandergelder, whilst spreading joy and confusion among everyone she comes into contact with in 1885 New York. Tickets from 0151 643 8757.

Book fair

WIRRAL Book Fair will be held at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton this Saturday (September 9). Taking place from 11am-4pm, there will also be a chance to meet local author Cathy Roberts.

Details from Literallybooks@gmail.com or 07914737887

Beats and brunch

A ((BOUNCE)), Beats & Brunch event takes place this Saturday (September 9) from 12.30-2:30pm at Hilbre High School in Newton. 

Age 8+ under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

The session offers various styles of fitness on the trampoline from cardio to bodyflow, circuits to strength. 

Limited spaces available. Booking in advance is essential, book here

Jazz for charity

OUT of the Blue Jazz Orchestra is performing an evening of Big Band Swing Music at Trinity with Palm Grove Church, Alton Road, Oxton on Saturday, September 16. It starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets, £10, on the door or on Eventbrite. All proceeds will go to Charles Thompson Mission. 

Band in the park

PORT Sunlight Lyceum Brass Band is playing in the Upper Park at Ashton Park in West Kirby this Sunday (September 10) from 2-4pm. The advice from organisers is take a blanket and brolly along. Entry is free and donations for the Park are very welcome. The Tea shop will be open for refreshments.

Authors' talk

John Lamb will be giving a series of four free talks starting this Tuesday (September 5) on how both the authors Robert Louis Stevenson and Jules Verne set their novels Treasure Island and Mysterious Island on the Wirral Peninsula.

To book a free place on any of these talks, book here

Rock ‘n’ roll

CHESHIRE Cats’ rock ‘n’ roll fundraising nights are every Wednesday from 7.30 until 11pm at The Poulton Victoria Club on Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey. Entrance £1.50. Proceeds for charities helping sick children.

Welsh Society

BIRKENHEAD Welsh Society’s first meeting of its new season is this Monday (September 11) at Seion Welsh Chapel on Laird Street in Birkenhead at 2pm. All Welsh speakers and learners welcome.

Oxton U3A

OXTON University of the third age (U3A) holds fortnightly meetings at Trinity with Palm Grove Church, Alton Road, Birkenhead.

It’s described as a chance to make the most of life once you are no longer in full-time work and keep active in mind and body.

Interested in joining? Email membership@oxtonu3a.co.uk

Badminton club

BADMINTON club nights are every Monday and Friday from 7.30pm until late at Upton Victory Hall on Salacre Lane in Upton.

New players (from beginner level) welcome.

Details from Lauretta on 07936 293350 or lauretta.radcliffe@yahoo.co.uk

Tap dance

A MONDAY evening tap dancing class in Wallasey is looking for new members. This is not a beginners’ class, experience is preferred. Details from Angela on 07786 360959.

Table tennis

WIRRAL Table Tennis League is looking for players for the 2023-24 season, starting in September. Details from Dave on 07565 199660 or wirral.ttleagues.com

Ladies bowling

BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. 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 via 0151 345 1611.

Volleyball

HOYLAKE Hurricanes Ladies Volleyball Club meets on Mondays at West Kirby Residential School at 8pm. Details from Kris on 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.

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