NEW Brighton's picturesque Vale Park is 125 this year and to celebrate the milestone two local business owners are aiming to get people socialising and creative through events and workshops.

Lindsay Hudson runs regular furniture painting and renovating workshops in Vale House, teaching people how to transform old furniture with Frenchic.

Lorraine Logan runs Art In The Park and jewellery-making workshops. This year, the two are organising nearly new sales, and craft and vintage fairs.

If you’re looking for something to do, here is a run down of what's on ….

Paint Club

Every other Monday evening from 5.30pm-8pm at Vale House, Lindsay runs fun furniture painting workshops for all abilities. People bring an item of furniture to paint, all materials are provided and they get to learn a new technique each time. The classes cost just £15 and you get to take away your stunning new masterpiece!

To book a class, call or message Lindsay on 07939 536 638

Furniture Painting Workshops

Similar to the classes, Lindsay runs more intensive workshops on the last Sunday of every month. These run from 10am-3.30pm and go into much more detail so you’re able to come away fully skilled! Once again, you bring an item of furniture to transform and the workshops cost just £65 with all materials included.

Don’t fancy it yourself? Lindsay can come out and transform your furniture at home for you! Lindsay offers an upcycling and furniture painting service on commission for anyone looking to revive tired furniture at a lower cost of replacing. This includes kitchens, bedroom furniture, UPVC, front doors and more!

To book a workshop, call or message Lindsay on 07939 536 638

Art In The Park

To bring people together and socialise, Lorraine Logan has hosted the fabulous Art In The Park for five years. Art In The Park is a non-profit initiative that costs just £3 each, which covers room hire. Guest artists attend regularly to run workshops and there are painting trips to places like Port Sunlight and the prestigious Birkenhead Priory. Art In The Park runs every Tuesday, 7 pm- 9pm in Vale Park.

To enquire, message Lorraine on Facebook

Beady Beady jewellery making

Celebrating 20 years of jewellery-making workshops and events, BeadyBeady sessions are a huge hit amongst kids and adults. For just £10 your child can take part in a two-hour session, making five items ranging from keyrings, bracelets, earrings, bookmarks and many more.

Current dates for BeadyBeady workshops at Vale Park are July 13, August 10, October 12 and December 7. BeadyBeady is also available for youth group bookings and Brownies and Guides. She also has her jewellery for sale in Concept Corner, Seabank Rd, New Brighton. To enquire message Lorraine Logan BeadyBeady on Facebook

To enquire, message Lorraine on Facebook 

Nearly new, craft and vintage fairs

Nearly New Sales, Vintage & Craft fairs are being run throughout the year in Vale Park by Lindsey and Lorraine.

Sunday, June 23 June from 11am – 4pm, go and explore the many different deals at the Nearly New Sale. Each time you are guaranteed to find different stalls, from clothes to toys to home decor. 

On Saturday, May 4 and Saturday June 22, from 11am – 4pm, there's a chance to check out the different vendors at Vale Park’s Craft Fair to support local creatives. 

On June 29 and 30 from 10am – 5pm you can buy 'unique' furniture, jewellery, clothing and other items at the Vintage Fair. Lindsey Hudson, who runs the event and owns The Vintage Interior Fairy, has a stall with different items and furniture from her travels, including France. If you want one-of-a-kind vintage, get down to Vale Park’s Vintage Fair.

For more details on nearly new and craft fairs, message Lorraine on Facebook .

For the vintage fair, call Lindsay on 0793953663 .