OXTON Village market will be open, for a second time, this weekend. 

Upto 30 local producers will showcase their products at the RAFA Club on Shrewsbury Road in Oxton on Sunday (August 25) between 9am-1pm.

Among the range of items on sale will be fresh fruit and veg, award-winning sausages, homemade Indian food, authentic Lebanese foods, chocolates, wines and arts and crafts.

The market, open on the last Sunday of every month, was launched on July 28 and described by its organisers as a 'roaring success'.

More details on Oxton Village Market's Facebook page

Craft fair

PENINSULA Arts and Crafts Association has two craft fairs taking place in the coming weeks.

The first is at Royden Park Coach House this Sunday (August 25) from 10am-3.30pm. It will be dog friendly, wheelchair accessible. The cafe will be open. 

The second is at Hoylake Parade Community Centre on Saturday, August 31 from 10.30am-3.30pm. There will be free parking, the event is dog friendly, wheelchair accessible and cafe on site.

Welsh Society

BIRKENHEAD Welsh Society's meeting programme resumes on Monday, September 9 in the Seion Chapel, Laird Street, Birkenhead starting at 2 pm.

Thereafter the group usually meets on the first Monday of each month. More details are available from the secretary on 07788 600745.

Rock 'n' roll

THE Cheshire Cats rock'n'roll fundraising nights are every Wednesday from 7.30pm-11pm at The Poulton Victoria Club on Poulton Bridge Road Wallasey. On the night, there is dancing to Music from the 1950s, '60s, 70s' and country music from four resident bands plus one guest band every week. All funds raised helps local sick children. Claire House is the main benefactor. Admission £1.50.

Chat and craft

A chatter craft club meets every Monday between 1pm and 3pm at the community centre on Maryland Lane in Moreton. Admission is £2. For details, call Cathy on 0151 605 1994.

Yoga

CHAIR-based yoga, coffee and chat takes place at Westbourne Hall, West Kirby every Thursday from 10.30am to midday. Details from yogawithkate.org or Kate Knowles on 07708 496645.

Croquet Club

UPTON Victory Hall Croquet Club is looking for new members. It’s described as ‘easy to learn’ and the club will have you playing in ‘no time’.

Taster sessions are available throughout the week. Details from Val Knowles - knowlesval@hotmail.com or 07891009369

Theatre group

THE Greasby Players are looking for new members. If you are 18 or over and interested in joining, email spcave16@gmail.com for details.

Aviation group

WIRRAL Aviation Society meets on the first Sunday every month at the RAFA Club, Alton Road, Oxton (7.30pm), admission £5. Contact Rob on 0151 638 6793 for details.

Bowling club

WEST Kirby Prom Bowls Club is looking for new members, men and women. Sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1-4pm. Details from 0151 625 5158.

Table Tennis

WIRRAL Table Tennis League needs players for the 2024/25 season. Details from Dave Morris on 07565 199660 or wirral.ttleagues.com.

Get creative

ART classes are at Newton Village Hall on Monday (2.30-4.30pm and 7-9pm) and Wednesday (10am-noon). Details, nigelmorris@hotmail.co.uk or 678 0834.

Get snappy HESWALL Photographic Society meets on Fridays at St Peter’s Church Hall in Lower Heswall (7.30pm). Details from heswallphotosoc.co.uk Greasby bowls GREASBY Ladies Bowls Club is looking for new members with or without experience to join the club. Details from 07772991348.

Classic show LISCARD-based St Paul’s Musical Theatre Company is in rehearsal for Made in Dagenham - The Musical which is at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from October 16 to 19.

Based on the hit movie, it is described as 'an uplifting British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right’. Tickets from gladstonetheatre.org.uk/ Dance classes CHILDREN’S ‘starter’ classes are at Merrall’s Dance Centre, Moreton on Mondays (5.15pm-6.15pm). Info, merrallsdancecentre.co.uk Folk club WALLASEY folk and acoustic club meets on the first and third Sundays of each month at Misty Blues on Manor Road in Liscard (7.30pm).

Over-50s swim WIRRAL over-50s swim club is at Calday Grange Swimming Pool on Friday mornings. Email wirraloverfiftiesswimmers@gmail.com if interested in taster session.

Country music LEASOWE Castle Country Music Club meets on Thursdays at Poulton Vics Social Club, Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey (7.15pm).

Piano bar THERE is live piano music at the Mess Cafe at Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton on Thursdays (7pm). The Fort Sessions’ - a night of live acoustic guitar and singers - are on Fridays (7pm).

Folk dancing FOLK dance sessions are on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of every month at Victoria Hall, Bebington (8pm-10pm). Info, alexacharlottepenny@gmail.com Ladies bowling BEBINGTON Ladies Bowling Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday. Info, 0151 608 8616.

Flexercise FLEXERCISE sessions for over 60s are at St James’ Church Hall, New Brighton every Wednesday. For more details, call 07544 150112.

Oxton U3A OXTON University of the Third Age (U3A) holds fortnightly meetings at Trinity with Palm Grove Church, Alton Road, Birkenhead. If you are interested and would like more details, email membership@oxtonu3a.co.uk Anyone for ... ?

BADMINTON club nights are at Upton Victory Hall on Salacre Lane in Upton on Mondays and Fridays (7.30pm). Details, Lauretta on 07936 293350.

Tap dance A Monday evening tap dancing class in Wallasey is looking for new members. Call Angela on 07786 360959.

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