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THE LIANE CARROLL TRIO

Sun 13 May 2012 at The Royal Clifton Hotel, The Promenade, Southport

LIANE (voice and piano), ROGER CAREY (bass guitar),  MARK FLETCHER (drums) 

It's been 8 years since we were first introduced to and were captivated by Liane at Southport Arts Centre. Since then she has played at the club several times and one of those gigs resulted in our biggest ever club audience. Hardly surprising for a song writing, vocal and pianistic talent that has seen her move from ’90’s tours with Gerry Rafferty, Jerry Donahue and Long John Baldry to regular headline gigs at Ronnie Scott's, a tour of Brazil where she played to 50,000 audience and the Glastonbury Festival in 2007. Her recordings have sold well with her first CD Billy No Mates (’03),  Standard Issue (’05), followed by Slow Down (’07). Her first DVD Liane Carroll Live (’08) included a set from The Brecon Jazz Festival screened on BBC4. As well as picking up 'Musician Of The Year' award from the PJA (’09) she has enjoyed great acclaim for her collaborations with Brian Kellock and Ian Shaw. In 2011 her trio went to the USA and played at Dizzy's and The Lincoln Centre in New York and the Rochester Jazz Festival. Her gig at the 2011 Titley Jazz Festival with Mark on drums sealed this one.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book for both The Leon Greening Trio and The Liane Carroll Trio, at the same time, and get a pair of tickets for £28 (offer only available over the phone on 0151 928 1919 or over the counter at the Sefton Arts Box Office)

Southport Melodic Jazz

THE LEON GREENING TRIO

Sun 13 May 2012 at The Royal Clifton Hotel, The Promenade, Southport

LEON GREENING piano, VINCENT HERRING alto sax

MICHAEL JANISCH bass, STEVE BROWN drums

This is Leon’s debut tour as a bandleader and he sure has hit the ground running.

The CD ‘Cookin’ in Brooklyn’ was recorded in New York this year, including US alto star Vincent Herring who started his career with the Lionel Hampton big band, followed by a nine year stint with Nat Adderley, during which he also managed to find time to play and record with Cedar Walton, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy, Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Kenny Barron and many more. In all 15 CD’s as bandleader (his own band Earth’s Jazz Agents) and over 200 as a sideman. Mike Janisch makes his second visit to Southport in 3 weeks and our old friend Steve Brown completes this dynamic quartet led brilliantly by Leon’s hard driving piano style last heard at the club in February 2009.

SPECIAL OFFER: Book for both The Leon Greening Trio and The Liane Carroll Trio, at the same time, and get a pair of tickets for £28 (offer only available over the phone on 0151 928 1919 or over the counter at the Sefton Arts Box Office)

Southport Melodic Jazz

ABRAM WILSON QUARTET presents THE TRUMPET KINGS

Sat 12 May 2012 at The Masonic Hall, Duke St, Southport

At the beginning of 2011 Wilson formed his new quartet, the Abram Wilson Quartet, consisting of Alex Davis on double bass, Dave Hamblett on drums and Reuben James on piano. 

To date the band have played at a number of established London venues including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre supporting the Canadian jazz vocalist Nikki Yanofsky; Kings Place, London; and Harrow Arts Centre as part of the London Jazz Festival.  In July 2011 they played at Twickenham Film Studios where their performance was streamed live to seven UK cinemas. In November 2011 the Quartet recorded for the Jamie Cullum BBC Radio 2 show which was aired on 13th December before they once again took centre stage at Kings Place alongside renowned jazz drummer, Jason Marsalis.

“Vibrant, confident, and just damn exciting. Not only is Wilson a first class trumpeter, he's extremely accomplished at singing, rapping and scatting too” THE INDEPENDENT

LA TINTO BROS with DJ Martin Salsa

Sat 12 May 2012 at Bold Hotel, Lord Street, Southport

This five piece Latin funky salsa band really captures audiences with their fresh and vibrant sound, dynamic stage presence and unique style and versatility.

In the course of an evening, you will experience captivating performances of delightful smooth jazz fused with enchanting Latin flavours including the sounds of Boss nova, Cha-Cha-Cha and Merengue.  Later observe the way they slickly shift up the gears getting the party into a dance mood frenzy as they deliver a vast repertoire of funky salsa and Latin grooves.

The bands relentless work ethics extends beyond the stage.  Many appreciate their professionalism and detailed attention to special requests. La Tinto Bros is a force to be reckoned with powered by talented and versatile musicians.

Pre show class and after show disco with DJ MARTIN SALSA.

La Tinto Bros website

Toucan Events website

Southport Jazz Festival 2012

Sat 12 May 2012 - 14 May 2012

RED STRIPE BAND

Fri 11 May 2012 at Bold Hotel, Lord Street, Southport, PR9 0BE

The Red Stripe Band is guaranteed to get everyone onto the dance floor with their big, brassy boogie-woogie sound.  With vocals from Gemma Nelson, Martin Gray on tenor sax, Erica Clarke on baritone sax, Karen Straw on trumpet, Costa on bass and Ed Williams on drums this band really will kick start this year's festival.

"Red Stripe's immediate rapport with the audience and quirky humour makes this show unmissable" - Stephen Fry

Fantastic Mr Fox & The Twits

Sun 6 May 2012 - 7 May 2012 at Bridge Inn Community Farm, Moss Side, Formby, L37 0AF

Roald Dahl weekend on the farm!

Tickets £7 per performance / Weekend Ticket £12 (includes one ticket for each production)

To book tickets call 01704 830303 or 07805 439766

The Wizard of Oz

Sat 5 May 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Exciting young talented performers will sing and dance through the merry old land of Oz.

Swingshift Big Band with guests Mainstreet

Mon 30 Apr 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Swingshift Big Band, Southport Melodic Jazz Club's resident big band which has played with many of the jazz world's top soloists, last appeared at The Civic to a packed house on 6 November backing rising vocal star A J Brown.

Leader Phil Shotton brings the band back with Mainstreet, a unique vocal quartet with what he describes as 'fantastic' arrangements to some classic songs drawn from the repertoires of famous vocal groups such as The Four Freshmen, The Hi-Los, The Pied Pipers, The Polks Dots, The Melltones, New York Voices and The Manhattan Transfer.

Wild Flowers

Fri 27 Apr 2012 - 28 Apr 2012
The Civic, Crosby

When James Lavell crosses the picket line during the '95 docks dispute in Liverpool, his life spirals out of control. Alienated from family and friends, he descends into a world of drugs and criminality, and eventually pays the ultimate price for his personal life choices.

Please note: This performance contains some strong language

A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING - The Tribute Show

Fri 20 Apr 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Prepare to be swept on a whirlwind ride through the greatest movie soundtrack of all time!

The Dirty Dancing soundtrack has become a cult classic since it's release in 1987. Don't miss your chance to hear all of those iconic songs performed by an incredible cast of in this sexy song and dance spectacular.

Ideal for a girls night out, however this concert has universal appeal and men and women alike will find themselves swept long on this feel-good musical roller-coaster!

Featuring the hits Be My Baby, She's Like The Wind, Do You Love Me, Hungry Eyes, Time Of My Life and many more from an amazing cast of West End professionals. Don't miss your chance to get a ticket and don't forget your dancing shoes!

Recital - HOWARD WONG

Fri 20 Apr 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

We are delighted to welcome Baritone Howard Wong he has performed at major venues at home and abroad including The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden and The Wigmore Hall.

To book call 0151 526 4992 or 0151 531 8772.

Craft & Collectors Fair Dates 2012

Tue 17 Apr 2012 - 4 Dec 2012
The Civic, Crosby

From jams to jewellery to collectable albums and antiques, Crosby Craft Fairs have it all.  Come along and have a look round over 50 stalls of merchandise.

Dates for the entire season are Tuesdays:

• 17 April
• 2 October
• 13 November
• 4 December

If you would like to book a table please call the Box Office on 0151 928 1919 or download the Craft Fair Booking Form 2012

• 1 Table: £15
• 2 Tables: £13 per table
• 1 Table (season): £12
• 2 Tables (season): £10 per table

Tables must be booked at the same time for the reduced and season rate to apply.

Crosby Festival of Music & Dancing including Speech & Drama

Tue 27 Mar 2012 - 14 Apr 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Monday 26 - Saturday 31 March: Music & Speech Classes

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April: Dancing Classes

Crosby Festival provides a stage for both young and old to perform their chosen art.  Each competitor is given a free adjudication from recognized adjudicators to help them improve their skills.

Prize Winner's Concert: Saturday 21 April, 7.30pm, Tickets £5

For further information on the festival call 0151 924 2599

Moonstone Festival of the Mind, Body & Spirit

Sat 24 Mar 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Come and spend a lovely relaxing day with us with over 40 stands offering holistic therapies, clairvoyants, crystals, jewellery and much more.  Buy lovely and unusual gifts in a calm and blissful atmosphere.

Free talks and workshops running all day.

Magic & Make Believe

Fri 16 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012
The Civic, Crosby

A magical performing arts production based on the themes of Haunted, Enchanted, Tangled and Labyrinth performed by children and young people aged 5-13 years old.

FAIRPORT CONVENTION

Thu 23 Feb 2012
The Civic, Crosby

They are back!

Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention is celebrating its forty-fifth anniversary as one of the most entertaining bands on
the live music scene.

This year's Winter Tour will feature songs from Fairport's most recent studio album, the critically acclaimed Festival Bell. But the band has a vast repertoire
to draw on and this concert will include favourites chosen by audiences as well as the new material. There will also be an opening set from gifted singersongwriter Kieron Goss.

Fairport Convention features Simon Nicol on guitar and lead vocals, Dave Pegg on bass and backing vocals, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and lead vocals, Ric Sanders on violin and Gerry Conway on drums and percussion.

The band has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport’s groundbreaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'.

Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music an evening with Fairport Convention will surprise and delight you.

KIERAN GOSS – LIVE AND SOLO

“One Man, one guitar and a voice sent express mail from heaven.” Time Out Magazine

Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss’s music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines and following the huge success of his special guest appearances in the UK with Fairport Convention and Eddi Reader , Kieran returns to the UK to headline his own solo tour in April/May/June 2012.

“The sense of fun is tremendous, the playing first rate and the songs are sheer quality. The encores were genuine, but only because the man is too.” The Irish Times

“Kieran Goss is one of the most gifted performers around today. He has an amazing ability to reach out to his audience and connect with them in a very special way. This guy is the real deal, and that's what makes him the star he is.” Don Williams

"I've toured with Kieran and watched him perform many times. I've seen him win the hearts of everyone in the room, not just with his great songs and instinctive musicality, but with his warmth and humour. It's the performance of an artist at the top of his game, delivered with intelligence and integrity... Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's national treasures.” Rodney Crowell

This is a rare chance to see Kieran performing live and solo. Don’t miss it!

www.kierangoss.com
www.facebook.com/kierangoss

Kieran Goss 'Reasons To Leave',  with The RTE Concert Orchestra:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7GGTtUR_k

Kieran Goss Promotional EPK for German Television:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJME2Wk5Jss

Kieran Goss 'New Day' on RTE's Late Late Show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIlrajkmWWo

Cabaret Evening

Fri 17 Feb 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

An event to remember John Hoople and to celebrate his love of good company, all kinds of music and good food!  We will be presenting a Cabaret evening featuring lots of popular songs from the shows, with a substantial supper, which includes a main course plus dessert.

Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance, call 0151 526 4992 or 0151 531 8772.  

SUGGEST YOUR SOUTHPORT CULTURAL CENTRE NAMES

Fri 10 Feb 2012

With the Southport Cultural Centre more than half way through its redevelopment, we are considering a number of options for a ‘brand’ which can be used to promote the whole site. What do we mean by a ‘brand? For example: Marble Place is the ‘brand’ for a shopping arcade here in Southport but when you get there, the individual shops all retain their own name. The ‘brand’ is a description of the whole complex, a shorthand which makes promoting it easier.

There are a number of considerations we need to take into account. 

• Given that the term ‘cultural centre’ is routinely used to describe local community facilities all over the North West, we need something different for a facility aspiring to be a regional centre of excellence?
• It can’t be called an Arts Centre when it now includes a library, museum, design centre, bistro and Tourist Information Centre?
• We’d like to retain the links with the past by keeping the individual facility names such as the Atkinson Gallery and the Cambridge Theatre.
• We’d like the brand to reflect Southport’s long tradition of support for the arts?

William Atkinson was probably Southport’s greatest individual charitable benefactor and contributed large sums of money to improving the health and wellbeing of local people.

• He met the full cost of building the Atkinson Free Library and the Atkinson Art Gallery.
• He paid for the construction of the (then) Cambridge Hall’s illuminated clock tower.
• He made significant donations to the Infirmary and the Convalescent Hospital.
• During their building, the Churches of St. Andrew’s, St Paul’s and Christ Church received large donations from him
• He established and supported the Provident Society for Fishermen
• He established a fund to help young people living on the street.

Yet, on his deathbed, he asked for all recognition of his generosity to be removed from the Council’s records. Officers would now like to consider redressing this by calling the whole complex The Atkinson in recognition of his contribution to the town’s continuing cultural life. However, if you have a different suggestion, the Southport Area Committee will be meeting on the 28^th February, at 6.30 pm in Southport Town Hall to discuss this and you’re welcome to attend and put your suggestion directly to them.

Pottery Classes with John Ayling

Wed 8 Feb 2012 - 11 Apr 2012 at St Mary's Centre, Waverly St, Bootle

5 week course each Wednesday / Sessions start 1 February 2012

The classes, led by expert potter John Ayling, will teach adults of all ages and skill levels a range of techniques including pinch-pot making, coil-pot making, tile making and box building.

Next 5 week course each Wednesday / Sessions start 14 March 2012

Anybody interested in attending the pottery workshop please contact John Ayling on 0777 959 2337 or email John Ayling

Sefton Libraries Weekly Activities for Young Children

Tue 24 Jan 2012

LIBRARY	ACTIVITY	DAY	TIME
Ainsdale Liverpool Rd 01704 577345 email: Ainsdale	Baby Bounce and Rhyme Rhymetime Storytime and Rhymetime	Tuesday Tuesday Friday	10-10.30am 10.45-11.30am 10am
Aintree Altway 0151 526 8503 email: Aintree	Storytime Rhymetime	Wednesday Friday	10am 10am
Birkdale 240-244 Liverpool Rd 01704 567380 email: Birkdale	Rhymetime Toddler tales Rhymetime Rhymetime	Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday	10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am
Bootle 220 Stanley Rd 0151 934 5781 email: Bootle	Storytime and Rhymetime Baby Bounce and Rhyme	Tuesday Thursday	2pm 2pm
Churchtown Mill Lane 01704 228678 email: Churchtown	Storytime Rhymetime	Monday Friday	10.30am 10.30am
College Road Great Crosby 0151 924 5287 email: College Rd	Storytime Baby Bounce and Rhyme	Monday Friday	2.15pm 2.15pm
Crosby Crosby Rd North 0151 257 6400 email: Crosby	Baby Bounce and Rhyme Storytime Storytime Storysack session Parenting 2000 (check date with library) Pyjama Storytime (monthly from 12th November)	Tuesday Tuesday Friday   Wednesday	10.30am 2.00pm 10.30am   6.15pm
Formby Duke St 01704 874177 email: Formby	Storytime Toddler Time	Monday Thursday	2.15pm 10.30am
Litherland Linacre Rd 0151 928 1357 email: Litherland	Storytime and Rhymetime Story and Rhymetime	Wednesday Thursday	10.30am 10am
Meadows Hall Lane, Maghull 0151 288 6727 email: Meadows	Storytime and Rhymetime Storytime and Rhymetime	Tuesday Thursday	10.30am & 2pm 10.30am
Netherton Glover’s Lane 0151 525 0607 email: Netherton	Story and Rhymetime Baby Bounce and Rhyme	Wednesday Friday	2pm 10am
Orrell Linacre Lane 0151 922 3843 email: Orrell	Storytime and Rhymetime Rhymetime	Wednesday Friday	2.15pm 10am
Southport 26-32 Tulketh St 0151 934 2118 email: Southport	Storytime Rhymetime	Tuesday Wednesday	10.30am 10.30am

Creative Alternatives - Taster Workshops

Tue 17 Jan 2012 - 7 Feb 2012 at Formby Library

Are you interested in improving your health and wellbeing?

• Do you enjoy being creative?

• Would you like to meet new people?

• Do you want to try something new in a fun and relaxed environment?

Then Creative Alternatives might be for you. Come and find out about Sefton’s award winning arts & wellbeing programme at our forthcoming taster workshops!

You can come to all workshops or just drop into any one of them – for free! No need to book!

Tuesdays, 17th January – 7th February 2012 @ Formby Library (2 – 4pm)

 

What is Creative Alternatives?

Creative Alternatives is Sefton’s arts on prescription programme for people experiencing stress, depression and/or anxiety. We run creative workshops across Sefton, exploring many different arts media.

We also have monthly social outings which are a nice way to meet new people, to spend some time with other people taking part in the programme and to find out what is happening on the local arts scene.

All our workshops and outings are free of charge and all materials are provided, however unfortunately we are not able to fund any additional

expenses, such as travel or child care. No previous experience is necessary! We work with people of all artistic abilities – there is no pressure to create something beautiful. It’s more about getting involved, exploring and having fun!

 

How to join the programme

You can ask your GP, counsellor or other mental health service professional to refer you, or you can self refer by contacting the programme’s Referral Officer, Anisa Saleh. If you self‐refer we will ask you for details of a professional whom we can contact for a reference.

To find out more, and to join the programme call or email us!

Referral Officer: Anisa Saleh (07792 000 369)

Arts Officer: Jessica Bockler (07967 049 076)

Web: www.creativealternatives.org.uk

EMAIL: info@creativealternatives.org.uk

Weekend Clubs on the Farm

Tue 17 Jan 2012 at Bridge Inn Community Farm, Moss Side, Formby, L37 0AF

Bridge Inn Community Farm is offering a fantastic opportunity for groups or individuals to attend the farm on a Saturday and try out new and exciting activities such as ...

• DRAMA CLASS: Ten week drama class, with a performance on the eleventh week.
• PHYSICAL RELAXATION CLASS: Relax and recuperate, without distraction, in a specially designed tranquil and scenic environment.
• BIRD WATCHING: Learn more about the birds that live in our country. With support from the Biobank and R.S.P.B
• COURSE FISHING: Whether you're already into fishing or just want to have a go, our coarse fishing classes will help you to get the most out of it.
• CRAFT SESSIONS: The perfect present! Seasonal crafts including glass painting and photography, and yes you do get to keep what you make!
• CARE FOR THE ANIMALS: Experience what it's like to work with our Bridge Inn friends. Help look after, feed and care for the animals.
• CONSERVATION WORK: Get hands on and involved in making gorgeous bird, bat and owl boxes that will be put up around the farm.
• JAM CLUB: Learn everything there is to know about making the nations favourite toast topper! - and create some gorgeous seasonal jams along the way.
• FLORISTRY: Our floristry taster classes will show you how to grow and make floral decorations to be proud of.
• GOLF: For the beginner golfer, learn all you need to know to get started and perfect your skills on a 9 hole par 3 course.

For more information on the Weekend Clubs call 01704 830303 or 07805 439766 or visit Bridge Inn Community Farm website

Watercolour Paintings of Churchtown

Tue 17 Jan 2012 at Churchtown Library, Mill Lane, Churchtown, Southport, PR9 7PL

A selection of the Botanic Garden Museum watercolour paintings is on display at Churchtown Library.

The small exhibition was organised by Sefton Arts and Sefton Libraries Service to enable residents to access the museum collections after its closure in April 2011.

The watercolours are all original 1900 paintings of areas of Churchtown including Churchgate, Meols Hall and Botanic Road.

 Nicola Jones, Museums and Galleries Officer said:

"Sefton are very lucky to have such a diverse selection of museum collections and Sefton Arts recognises the need to encourage access to such important local historical objects.  With all the paintings featuring local Churchtown scenes, Churchtown Libray was the obvious choice." 

Display on Domestic Objects

Tue 17 Jan 2012 at Formby Library, Duke Street, Formby, L37 4AN

A display on Domestic Objects from the Botanic Gardens Museum is currently available to view in Formby Library.

Formby Library Opening Hours:

Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 10am - 5pm

Tuesday: 10am - 7.30pm

Thursday: 10am - 8pm

Saturday: 9.30am - 1pm

Display on Tourism in Southport

Tue 17 Jan 2012 at Southport Library, 26-32 Tulketh Street, Southport, PR8 1BT

A display on Tourism in Southport from the Botanic Gardens Museum is currently available to view in Southport Library.

Southport Library Opening Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9.30am - 5pm

Thursday: 9.30am - 8pm

Saturday: 9.30am - 1pm

NEW DRAWING & PAINTING CLASS

Sat 14 Jan 2012

With the beginning of a new year, many people make a resolution to take up art classes.

Local artist Roy Munday is offering a completely new class for both beginners and those more advanced. This class is being offered to people who are either working or don’t wish to venture out of an evening and miss out on the opportunity to pursue painting.

This is an ideal opportunity to people who have considered doing an art class, but have never managed to get round it, or other commitments prevent them from any of his weekly ones, so an all day Saturday class will be ideal for many people.  The class is starting on Saturday 14 January 2012 and will be held on the second Saturday of each month in Lydiate.

For more information, Roy can be contacted on 07737982513 or email: roymun@cybase.co.uk or visit www.artclasses-merseyside.co.uk

Tea Dance Dates 2012

Wed 11 Jan 2012 - 5 Dec 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Enjoy Latin, Ballroom and Popular sequence whilst being entertained by Dave and his music.

Wednesdays:

• 11 January
• 1 February
• 18 April
• 2 May
• 4 July
• 1 August
• 12 September
• 3 October
• 21 November
• 5 December

A Concert for Twelfth Night

Fri 6 Jan 2012

Una Voce's first Concert for 2012 will be A Concert for Twelfth Night on Friday 6^th of January 2012 starting at 7.30pm, featuring popular pieces from Opera and some seasonal songs; with a guest appearance by Nick Hardy, Tenor. The event will be held in The Music Room of Historic Poulton Hall, Poulton Lancelyn, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 9LN, by kind permission of by Mr. and Mrs. Scirard Lancelyn Green. Principal Singers, will be accompanied on the piano by Miss Kirsty Ligertwood. Tickets priced at £12.00, (£10.00 all concessions), inclusive of a glass of ale/wine and a piece of Una’s famous ‘Cut-and-Come-Again-Cake’, may be obtained from our Ticket Secretary, Ms. Tanya Robins upon completion of the Booking Form, by telephoning her on 0151-327-3372 or by e-mailing her: throbins@tiscali.co.uk. There will be a Fundraising Raffle to boost company funds ahead of our proposed major production of Bizet’s Carmen, which was postponed from Summer 2010 and which, hopefully, we will stage in the Autumn as a joint venture with Sacred Heart Catholic College, Crosby.
 
In order to meet all dead-lines and fulfil all obligations, we will need a lot of help from both Committee Members and those wishing to support our ventures and in following our Mission Statement to: Bring Opera to all and all to Opera at affordable prices and in accessible venues, whilst educating and entertaining the general public and giving singers a platform to demonstrate their voices. So, if you would like to stand for Committee or would be willing to be co-opted onto the Committee to help with one specific task, please get in touch with me by e-mailing: unavoceopera@hotmail.com or telephoning 0151 924 8972. You will find it fun, enjoy lots of Una’s cooking (she always prepares a meal before a Committee or Production Meeting), and you will be involved in an unique adventure, meet lots of interesting people and have an opportunity to put-forward your ideas and views, which will be considered and acted upon as appropriate.

Our AGM will take place on Thursday 26^th of January 2012 starting at 7.00pm in St. Edward Hall of Sacred Heart Catholic College, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 5TF. Thereafter, Members and Guests will be invited to stay for a light Buffet Supper and Glass of Wine/Ale or a Cup of Tea/Coffee hosted by James and Una McAulay and a short talk on his work by Ron Ellis, Author, Editor and Arts Critic. Only subscribing members are entitled to vote.

So, if you would like to join or re-join as a Friend at £20.00 per annum (£10.00 if unwaged) or a Patron at £50.00 per annum, please complete the  Subscription Form and Nomination Form and return them to me as soon as possible so that I may enrol you as a Member.

Finally and most importantly, may I on behalf of the Chairman and Committee, thank you for your unwavering support and wish you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

CHRISTMAS CLOSING DATES FOR THE CIVIC, CROSBY

Thu 22 Dec 2011 - 3 Jan 2012

The Civic will be closed for the Christmas period from Thursday 22 December re-opening on Tuesday 3 January 2012 for business as usual.

Tickets can still be purchased online 24/7 from the Sefton Arts website.

The Sefton Arts team would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Southport Writers Circle Internations Writing Competition 2012

Fri 9 Dec 2011 - 30 Apr 2012

Entries for the 2012 Southport Writers’ Circle International Poetry Competition are now being taken. This year the award-winning poet Alison Chisholm is judging the competition.

Alison has had over eight collections (600 poems) published in magazines, anthologies or broadcast by BBC Radio Network Northwest /Channel 4 TV.
 
She teaches creative writing and writing poetry in Adult Education, gives talks and readings, adjudicates competitions and is poetry correspondent for 'Writing Magazine' and 'Writers' News.'

Prizes for this year’s competition are:

First Prize: £200, Second Prize: £100, Third Prize: £50 (In addition: £25 Humour Prize: £25 Local Prize.

The closing date for this year’s competition in 30 April 2012 the rules are as below:

1. Each entry must be anonymous and local entrants (Liverpool and Preston  Postcodes) should mark poems with an ‘L’. Please enclose a separate sheet of A4 paper with your full contact details and list of titles submitted.
2. Entries must be typed on A4 paper, in English, and must be the original, unpublished work of the entrant.
3. Each entry should be accompanied by the appropriate fee of £3 per poem or four poems for £10. Cheques/Postal orders should be in sterling and payable to SOUTHPORT WRITERS’ CIRCLE.
4.  A maximum of 40 lines per poem is allowed.
5.  Please keep a copy of your poem(s) as manuscripts cannot be returned.
6.  The adjudicator’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. Entrants who enclose an S.A.E will receive a copy of the adjudicator’s report.
 
No application form is required. Envelopes should be marked ‘POETRY COMPETITION’ and sent to:- Southport Writers’ Circle, 18 Ditchfield, Formby, Merseyside, L37 4EQ please DO NOT send entries by recorded delivery.
 
For further information about the competition or to enter online please visit www.swconline.co.uk
 

 

British Musical Fireworks Championships 2011

Fri 30 Sep 2011 - 2 Oct 2011 at Kings Gardens, Southport

Buy Standing Tickets

Buy Seated Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: THE SEATED AREAS FOR THE BRITISH FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE SOLD OUT

The British Musical Fireworks Championships is a three-night firework competition, giving visitors to the event jaw dropping displays, synchronised to music and lasting approximately twenty minutes each.

Lighting up Princes Park, seven competitors all battle it out with their firework displays set to music to amaze the audience and the judges and be crowned the champion of the competition.

The winners for the 2010 competition was Pyrotex Fireworx (1st display on Saturday), who took home a well deserved cheque of £3000 and the prestigious title of British Musical Fireworks Championship Winner 2010. Pyrotex Fireworx will return for this year’s competition to try and retain the title.

Who will be crowned winner of the 2011 British Musical Fireworks Championships?

Ticket Prices:

Friday/Sunday standing (in advance)	£5.00 per ticket
Friday/Sunday standing (after advance date)	£7.00 per ticket
Saturday standing (in advance)	£7.00 per ticket
Saturday standing (after advance date)	£9.00 per ticket
Friday seating - SOLD OUT Saturday seating - SOLD OUT Sunday seating - SOLD OUT

Group Bookings 10+ are available from Julia Fahey on 0151 934 2333.

PLEASE NOTE: E-Tickets and tickets are valid for the day stated on the ticket.  Advanced tickets online will close at 10pm on the evening prior to the event, telephone bookings are available until Monday 26 September.  Seating tickets (Lakeside) can be purchased in advance ONLY and does not include cover.  Children under 5 are FREE on this area however they will not be allocated a seat.

If you purchase tickets online via Ticketscript and you encounter any problems with your e-ticket please email support@ticketscript.co.uk

Rhythms For Life

Wed 10 Aug 2011 at Scarisbrick Hotel (Cannell Suite), Lord Street, Southport

A weekly daytime event promoting health and wellbeing through music.  There are three group activities throughout the day - Zumba (11am - 12noon), Singing (12.30pm - 1.30pm) and Drumming (2.30pm - 3.30pm) or you can just drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

Every Wednesday: 1 session £2 / 2 sessions £3 / 4 sessions £4

Southport Contemporary Arts

Wed 3 Aug 2011 at Artisan Studio, Southport Indoor Market, King Street, Southport

Tuesday through to Saturday every week (times vary according to workshop)

Fees: £5 knitting / £10 for all other 2 hour weekday classes / £15 for 3 hour Saturday workshops - specialist groups negotiated separately

A variety of small, informal and professionally run creative classes suitable for all levels of ability from beginner to experienced.  Classes include machine sewing, drawing and painting, printing, creative textiles, jewellery, knitting and crochet.

We run weekly classes, which last 2 hours and one off Saturday classes, which last 3 hours.  Materials needed to get you started are included.

For more information visit Southport Contemporary Arts or telephone 07451 156119

Age restrictions - children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

How to Photograph Anthony Gormley Statues

Thu 11 Nov 2010

Ron Davies, LBIPP, is an established commercial photographer based in Liverpool, England, with a reputation for providing a quality photographic service to a varied nationwide client base. The majority of work is on location mostly in the fields of Aerial, Architectural, Editorial, Industrial, Portraiture, Public Relations, Travel and Fine Art.

Ron is also known for his many pictorial images of Liverpool and it's environs. Images which have been published in annual reports, books, calendars and postcards as well as being used in advertising and by the tourist indsutry.

History of Southport Pier

Sun 7 Nov 2010

An insightful talk about the history of Southport Pier by Harold Brough based on his book ‘What The Butler Saw’.

SOUTHPORT AIR SHOW SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER CANCELLED!

Sun 19 Sep 2010

Unfortunately,  Southport Air Show was cancelled on Sunday 19 September due to bad weather conditions, we are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

Refunds are available for all those with tickets/e-tickets for the airshow on Sunday 19 September, but please be aware that the last day for refunds is  Sunday 31 October. After this date, no refunds will be given.

TICKETS PURCHASED BY CASH/CHEQUE AND OVER THE TELEPHONE/ COUNTER

Please send your tickets, stating your contact details and information on where the purchase was made and by what method to the following address:

Sefton Arts, Waterloo Town Hall, Great Georges Rd, Waterloo, L22 1RB

Sales purchase by cash/cheque will be refunded by cheque and sales made by card will be refunded directly to the card used for the original booking.

TICKETS BOUGHT ONLINE OVER THE INTERNET

Please call 0151 934 2131 / 0151 934 2148 from Monday 20 September. Your contact and card details will be taken, so please have them to hand when you call. If we are unable to answer, please leave a message and a member of the team will call you back.

Again we would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

PLEASE NOTE: REFUNDS WILL ONLY BE CARRIED OUT UNTIL SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER.

Family Fun Day

Wed 30 Jun 2010
The Civic, Crosby

Annual summer fun days in the parks catering for all the family. Each one will have different activities but may include face painting, climbing walls, sports coaching, arts and craft and much more

ABD’s Young Performers

Thu 7 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
The Civic, Crosby

Saturday Mornings

Youngsters aged 4 to 18 are welcome to join ABD’s popular Saturday Morning Young Performers Classes at Crosby Civic Hall.  All sessions are fully supervised and professionally run.  Both beginners and experienced youngsters are invited to develop their performance in singing, dancing, acting and social skills in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

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