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St Nicholas Singers

Fri 14 Dec 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

Our Christmas evening with another welcome return of the St Nicholas Singers. Mulled wine and mince pies will be on offer.

All members will be guaranteed a ticket for this evening, so do not forget to renew your membership in September!

For further information or to reserve tickets telephone 0151 526 4992

Louise Thomson - Harpist

Fri 16 Nov 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

A welcome return visit from the harpist Louise Thomson. If you missed her last visit in 2009, then be sure to reserve this date. Louise is not only an accomplished harpist, but presents an evening full of lovely music, with lots of interesting information about the workings of the harp.

For further information or to reserve tickets telephone 0151 526 4992

HMS Pinafore

Fri 12 Oct 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

The ever popular Hoghton Players will present their Gilbert & Sullivan operetta 'HMS Pinafore'.

For further information or to reserve tickets telephone 0151 526 4992

British Musical Fireworks Championships 2012

Fri 28 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012 at Kings Gardens, Southport

Buy Tickets Online for Standing Area (Ticketscript)

Buy Tickets Online for Seated Area

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.

Who will be crowned winner of the 2012 British Musical Fireworks Championships?  Members of the public can find out who has won online at Visit Southport website or by calling the Tourist Information Centre on 01704 533333 on Monday 1 October.

Competitors:

• G Force Fireworks
• Saltire Fireworks
• Komodo Fireworks
• Highlight Pyrotechnics
• Britannia Fireworks
• Phenomenal Fireworks
• Celebration Displays

Ticket Prices for Standing Area:

• In advance £5 (Friday & Sunday) / On the day/gates £7
• In advance £7 (Saturday) / On the day/gates £9
• Weekend Ticket  £15 - available in advance only and is not available to purchase online
• Under 5's free
• Group Bookings 10+ available from Julia Fahey on 01704 359910 or email Julia@visitsouthport.com

Tickets Prices for Seated Area (available in advance only):

• £15 (Friday & Sunday)
• £20 (Saturday)

Tickets available by telephone or in person from Southport Tourist Information Centre tel: 01704 533333 or The Civic, Crosby tel: 0151 928 1919 alternatively you can book online.

Tickets are for pedestrian access only and do not include a seat.

PLEASE NOTE: E-Tickets and tickets are valid for the day stated on the ticket. Advanced tickets for standing area online will close at midnight prior to the day of each event, telephone bookings are available until 12 noon on Tuesday 25 September and over the counter bookings are available until 5pm prior to the day of each event. 

If you purchase tickets online via Ticketscript and you encounter any problems with your e-ticket please email support@ticketscript.co.uk, Ticketscript will respond within 24 hours. (Please Note: Sefton Arts are not responsible for any Ticketscript bookings and are therefore not able to help with any of these bookings)

Parking:

• Esplanade Car Park - £6 (payable at the event)
• Follow AA signs, which will direct you to the closest available car park.

Disabled Access/Viewing:

• Esplanade Car Park - £6 (payable at the event)
• Dedicated viewing area within Kings Gardens providing excellent view of the displays.
• Toilet facilities also provided close to the viewing area.

Concessionaires:

• Food and beverages available.
• Small trade area with children's attractions and stalls.

Absolution Saxophone Quartet

Fri 14 Sep 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

We welcome the Absolution Saxophone Quartet who are studying at the Royal Northern College of Music for the prestigious International Artists Diploma. The group are also presenting a workshop in the afternoon for the pupils at Melling School.

For further information or to reserve tickets telephone 0151 526 4992

Southport Air Show 2012

Sat 8 Sep 2012 - 9 Sep 2012 at Seafront, Southport

 The 2012 Southport Air Show will once again take its usual date in September featuring Full Flying Display, Static Military Displays, Airshow Village, Model Aircraft Displays and much more ...

Ticket Prices:

• In advance £7 / On the day/gates £9
• Under 5's free
• Advanced tickets to be exchanged  for wristbands at one of the ticket booths at the event

Book Tickets Online (Ticketscript)

Tickets are available by telephone or in person from Southport Tourist Information Centre tel: 01704 533333 or The Civic, Crosby tel: 0151 928 1919 alternatively you can book online.

Tickets are for pedestrian access only and do not include a seat.

PLEASE NOTE: E-Tickets and tickets are valid for either day. Advanced online tickets will close at midnight on Friday 7 September, telephone bookings are available until 12 noon on Wednesday 5 September and over the counter bookings are available until 5pm on Friday 7 September.

If you purchase tickets online via Ticketscript and you encounter any problems with your e-ticket please email support@ticketscript.co.uk, Ticketscript will respond within 24 hours. (Please Note: Sefton Arts are not responsible for any Ticketscript bookings and are therefore not able to help with these bookings)

Parking:

• Parking Charge £6 (payable at the event)
• Car Parks: Southport Beach, Sea Wall, Esplanade, Princes Park
• Follow AA signs, which will direct you to the closest available car park

Disabled Access/Viewing:

• Parking Charge £6 (payable at the event)
• Toilet facilities provided in the viewing areas

Parking is available in all event car parks however the Esplanade Car Park is hardstanding and is the closest and most direct route to the dedicated viewing area located on the Sea Wall (adjacent to the fish displays). The other dedicated viewing area is near to the Pier and the closest hardstanding car park is Marine Drive.

Concessionaires:

• The Airshow Village contains many concessions including food and beverages and there is also a bar facility.

Premier Package Tickets:

• £60 / £40 (5-15yrs) - only available in advance

Package includes reserved parking, all weather marquee, individual picnic lunch, refreshments throughout the day, viewing from the Southport Pier (not open to the general public), private toilets, programme.

Book Tickets Online for Premier Package alternatively call Julia Fahey on 01704 395510 or email Julia@visitsouthport.com

Not Now Darling

Wed 5 Sep 2012 - 8 Sep 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Presented by The Waterloo & Crosby Theatre Company

Group Booking Discount: Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free (cheapest ticket free) - ring the Box Office on 0151 928 1919 to book a party!

Palette Club Exhibition

Mon 30 Jul 2012 - 15 Aug 2012 at Greenbank High School, Hastings Road, Southport

The Southport Palette Club annual exhibition will return to the town in 2012. This follows two years of the exhibition being successfully displayed in the ballroom at Bootle Town Hall, a move made necessary due to the redevelopment of the Atkinson Art Gallery as part of the Cultural Centre on Lord Street.

With the Cultural Centre not scheduled to open until 2013, the council members of the Palette Club decided it was important to open the next exhibition in Southport. The 87th exhibition will now take place in July and August 2012, at Greenbank High School, Hillside. The venue offers an excellent exhibition space, combined with good public transport links and car parking.

This popular exhibition which started in 1921, has built up a reputation for excellence over the years, becoming the Atkinson Art Galleryʼs major draw in terms of visitor numbers. We are confident that the 87th exhibition will continue to reflect this, and we look forward to welcoming both regular and new exhibitors to Greenbank.

Information will be regularly updated on the website www.southportpaletteclub.org.uk

The Road To Oz

Thu 26 Jul 2012 - 27 Jul 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Merseyside's finest take to the stage in this musical adaptation 'The Road to Oz'. This show is perfect for all the family and one not to be missed!

Concert by Students of Julie Ann Carr

Fri 6 Jul 2012
The Civic, Crosby

Showcase for students of Julie Ann Carr featuring songs from the shows, piano solos, group items, classics, popular and show stoppers.

Tickets on sale soon ...

Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!

Sun 1 Jul 2012
The Civic, Crosby

A song and dance spectacular!

Moonstone Festival of the Mind, Body & Spirit

Sat 30 Jun 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.

Meeting Charles Dickens

Fri 15 Jun 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

Sefton Theatre Company visit us once again with a production 'Dickens - A Man and his Work'.

Meeting Charles Dickens is an exploration of the life of our greatest novelist with Dickens himself as a character, including performed scenes from his novels and readings by the master himself.

For further information and to reserve tickets telephone 0151 526 4992

Lord Street Celebrates

Fri 1 Jun 2012 - 4 Jun 2012

To mark the arrival of the OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY to Sefton and the start of THE QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE Sefton Arts, in partnership with Southport Contemporary Arts, have organised another of their popular 'LORD STREET CELEBRATES' events in Southport.

Running over the Bank Holiday weekend 1- 4 June 2012 and situated around the Princess Diana Gardens and Bandstand area, Lord Street Celebrates includes a busy programme of exhibitions, live music, arts and crafts workshops and dance performances showcasing an inclusive range of local creative talent.

The activities begin on Friday morning with dance performances from local schools to welcome the arrival of the Olympic Torch to Lord Street, followed by Zumba Dancing and art exhibitions.

Saturday's packed programme includes live folk and celidh music, Indian dancing, performances from local groups 'So Talented' and 'Creation Station', a craft fair and practical arts workshops from Creative Alternatives and Creation Station.

Sunday and Monday will feature Line Dancing, Drumming, Big Draw workshops, Brass Band music, a Community Choir and Art Exhibitions.

All activities are FREE and will run from approx 11am - 3pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Friday's events begin from 10.15am with the arrival of the Olympic Torch.

Friday 1 June: 10.15am-12noon, Bandstand

• HOLY TRINITY CHEERLEADERS (10.15am)
• FORMBY HIGH SCHOOL (10.30am)
• SEFTON ARTS PROMOTIONAL TENT

Saturday 2 June: 11am-3pm, Princess Diana Gardens

• LORETTO DANCE (11am-11.30am)
• SO TALENTED (11.45am-12.15pm)
• SOUTHPORT STRINGS (12.30pm-1pm)
• BHARATA NATYAM DANCE (1.15pm-1.45pm)
• GALLIMAUFREY CEILDHI BAND (2pm-2.30pm)
• MERSEYRIGGERS (2.45pm-3.15pm)
• CRAFT FAIR
• CREATION STATION
• SEFTON ARTS PROMOTIONAL TENT

Sunday 3 June: 11am-3pm, Princess Diana Gardens

• CREATION STATION
• THE BIG DRAW
• ART FOR MACMILLAN
• DRUMMING WITH RHYTHMS FOR LIFE
• SEFTON ARTS PROMOTIONAL TENT

Monday 4 June: 11am-3pm, Princess Diana Gardens

• ZUMBA (11am-12noon)
• BRASS BAND (12noon-12.45pm)
• SO TALENTED - GREASE (1.15pm-1.45pm)
• COMMUNITY CHOIR (2pm-2.45pm)
• ART FOR MCMILLAN
• SEFTON ARTS PROMOTIONAL TENT

PLEASE NOTE: TIMES MAY VARY PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON THE WEBSITE FOR ANY UPDATES

The Magic of the Movies

Thu 31 May 2012 - 2 Jun 2012
The Civic, Crosby

A colourful extravaganza of ballet, tap and modern dance, performed by pupils 5yrs to adults.

Ticket Secretary - Mrs Plummer, tel: 0151 933 6781 - tickets available from May onwards

Maghull Art Group Summer Exhibition

Sat 26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012 at Deyes High School, Maghull, L31 6DE

Maghull Art Group (MAG) will be holding its Summer exhibition and sale of paintings on Saturday and Sunday 26th & 27th May, 10.30am-5pm at Deyes High School, Maghull.

Prizes  will be awarded  for varouis categories of art work  and for the best in the show.

Free admission and parking.  The exhibition will include original paintings, hand made cards, jewellery, excellent refreshments and a raffle.  A donation will be made to support a local charity.

MAG has up to 100 members with a wide range of abilities. There are monthly meetings where  guest artists demonstrate various styles of painting techniques intended to provide inspiration for new work. Also members are invited to attend a weekly drop-in painting group which provides an enjoyable environment in which to paint and to improve via interaction with other members and sharing of skills.  

Visit the website:  www.maghullartgroup.com

Bella String Quartet

Fri 18 May 2012 at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, L31 1EE

We once again welcome the Bella String Quartet from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

For further information or to reserve tickets telephone 0151 526 4992

Story To Tell

Thu 17 May 2012

Merseyside Social Enterprise 'Pencil Trick Productions' have launched "Story To Tell", a new schedule of creative networking events taking place throughout 2012.

These bi-monthly forums held across the region will aim to connect people who have 'stories to tell' with those who have the means to tell them. They aim to link scriptwriters with directors, bands with video producers, artists with galleries and generally act as a matchmaking service for the creative industries, linking community groups and social enterprises to the production companies, writers and video artists they need to help deliver their ambitions.

The meeting for May 17th (5pm-7.30pm) will be held at St Mary's Complex, Waverly Street, Bootle and is in support of Adult Learners Week.

Tickets to attend this event can be booked via Eventbrite: www.storytotell-efbevent.eventbrite.com

Bothy World

Sun 13 May 2012 - 23 Dec 2012 at Bothy Folk Club, Park Road Golf Club, Park Road West, Southport, PR9 0JS

The Bothy Folk Club meets Sunday nights at the Park Golf Club at 8pm and has regular nationally famous guests alternating with singers nights when it is your chance to 'have a go' if you want.

MAY

• 6th: SINGERS NIGHT
• 13th: DAVE HOWARD & BOO ELLIS
• 18th (Friday): CHRISTINE COLLISTER & ROB CROSS
• 20th: SKYHOOK
• 27th: SINGERS NIGHT

JUNE

• 3rd: SINGERS NIGHT
• 10th: CARA LUFT
• 17th: SINGERS NIGHT
• 24th: EWAN McLELLAN

JULY

• 1st: SINGERS NIGHT
• 8th: KAT GILMORE & JAMIE ROBERTS
• 15th: SINGERS NIGHT
• 22nd: ROBB JOHNSON

SEPTEMBER

• 9th: JOHN KIRKPATRICK
• 16th: SINGERS NIGHT
• 23rd: HARRIET BARTLETT & CHARLIE BARKER
• 30th: SINGERS NIGHT

OCTOBER

• 7th: CHRISTINE KYDD & FRANCES WILKINS
• 14th: SINGERS NIGHT
• 21st: ANNA SHANNON
• 28th: SINGERS NIGHT

NOVEMBER

• 2nd: JEZ LOWE
• 4th: SCOLDS BRIDLE
• 11th: SINGERS NIGHT
• 18th: SARA McQUAID
• 25th: DAN McKINNON

DECEMBER

• 2nd: SINGERS NIGHT
• 9th: JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY
• 16th: SINGERS NIGHT
• 23rd: PARTY MANIA!

Membership/Enquiries: Clive Pownceby tel 0151 924 5078

The Park Golf Club (tel 01704 530133) is situated just north of the town centre at the Municipal Golf Course. The room is both warm and comfortable, with the bar (serving cask ale) in the adjoining room. In the summer there are pleasant views to be had over the Golf Course. Plenty of parking, in the car park or on the road.

Art Exhibition

Sat 12 May 2012 - 13 May 2012 at St Mary’s Millennium Hall, West Derby Village

Exhibition of original paintings by Millennium Hall Art Group. Exhibits include personal favourites and local (West Derby) landmarks.

About 10 years ago, several people enrolled for an Art Class in LCC Newsham Drive.  The social ties that developed within the group more than matched their achievements and ultimate qualifications so when, after a few years, Liverpool City Council told them they could no longer provide a class for them, the group decided to “stick together and do their own thing”.

Unable to gain any financial support from the Council, the group hired a hall and continued to meet and paint.  Then three years ago we moved into Millennium Hall to enjoy first class accommodation, car parking and full support from the Hall Management which enables us to invite professional artists along to demonstrate now and again.  

Sadly, over the years, some of the original members have died or have left through ill health, but our new members share our enthusiasm and the group meets religiously every Thursday morning between 10 am and 12 pm.

The Art Exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, 12 and 13 May 2012  is our first “stand alone” exhibition.  We will be displaying a wide variety of paintings, plus a stand dedicated to West Derby Village landmarks, hopefully reflecting the unique and colourful history of the area and its huge character and beauty.

Some of the pictures will be available for sale, but this is not a commercial venture; the pictures are up for people to view and, we hope, enjoy.  The exhibition may also provide some inspiration to those who have retired and whose present interests are limited to football or the “X-Factor”!  (We do have a couple of vacancies at the moment!)

Degree Show Exhibition

Wed 9 May 2012 - 13 May 2012 at 23 Market Street, Southport

Lauren McGowan is a 3rd Year Design student studying BA (hons) Design For Performance at Edge Hill University. Her work celebrates design as an immersive , collaborative experience. Blurring boundaries between performance, art and installation. Her recent project 'TITS, WOMBS, MONITORS and para -SITES : The Instability of Flesh' explores the pregnant body and the anxieties surrounding a pregnancy and birth in contemporary society. The installation will be displayed at Southport Open skies Gallery from Thursday/Fri/ Sat 10th - 13th May 10am - 5pm , Sunday 14th 11am - 4pm with a opening performance exhibition on  Wednesday 9th May 3pm - 7pm.

Crosby Capriol Singers Spring Concert

Sat 21 Apr 2012 at Eshe Road United Reformed Church, Eshe Road, Crosby, L23 3AR

A DIAMOND CELEBRATION

Conductor: James Gallagher / Accompanist: Stephen Hargreaves

Music fit for a Queen including Mozart's Coronation Mass and European sacred works featuring pieces by Rachmaninov, Tallis and Monteverdi.

Tickets £8 (£7 concessions, accompanied under 19's free) available in advance from Prichards Books, Choir members, or can be booked by ringing Dennis Morley (Secretary) on 0151 931 2346.

Crosby Capriol Singers website

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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.

Crosby Capriol Singers - Choir

Tue 17 Apr 2012 at Christ Church, Waterloo

Why Join a Choir

A New Challenge: Learning to sing is a challange in itself, but learning to sing with others is a skill that makes the singing experience all the more rewarding.

Social Benefits: As with a club or society, membership will not only enhance your circle of friends but also your social life. Some choirs even partake in an annual tour which can be great fun as well as a fantastic life experience.

Education: There is a wealth of choral music to discover and being part of a choir is one way of finding some of the hidden gems of the choral repertoire. If you're new to music and singing, it will also encourage you to learn basic singing technique and music theory.

Health Benefits: Singing is an ideal way to relax and relieve stress as it provides an outlet from the pressures of daily life.

We welcome new members, especially in the tenor and bass parts - but whatever your voice, why not come along to a rehearsal to try us out for a couple of weeks before you make up your mind.

We meet at Christ Church, Waterloo, every Tuesday from 7.45pm - 9.45pm. If you email us beforehand a committee member will meet you and introduce you to someone in your section to make sure you feel at home.

Email us at joinus@crosbycapriolsingers.co.uk

We strive to attain a high standard, so there is an audition, but you will find this very friendly and informal. You will need to sing a song of your choice - no need for anything fancy, but make sure it is one you know well. then there will be some scales to check your range and a simple sight-reading test.

The membership includes people of a wide age range and many different backgrounds. Some of us like to do solos and some wouldn't dream of it!. Some are fluent sight readers and others like to learn by ear. If you have ever thought of singing in a choir then why not come along.

If you would like to know more about joining the choir give the secretary, Dennis Morley a call on 0151 931 2346.

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 this date has now been changed to 20 November  we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
• 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.

Weekend Clubs on the Farm

Sat 14 Apr 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

Open Skies Arts

Tue 10 Apr 2012 - 21 Jul 2012 at 23 Market Street, Southport

2 hour Art classes for all abilities.

For more information on Open Skies contact Ruth on 07749900146 or email ruthieains@talktalk.net

Protein Dance Company – LOL (Lots of Love)

Sat 31 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012 at Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park, Longview Drive, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6EG

An award winning Dance Company is coming to Knowsley with a smash- hit take on the age of the Social Media.

Protein Dance will perform LOL (lots of love) at the Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park at Longview Drive in Huyton on Saturday March 31 at 7.30pm.

They will also be running workshops for local schools on Thursday March 29 and a schools matinee performance on Friday March 30 at 1.30pm.

It is a fast paced show of dance and talk where dancers place the world of emailing, texts and tweets before the audience.

Protein’s creator Luca Silvestrini says “The show is about the search for love and companionship in a vastly better connected but increasingly isolated global society”.

Social media images are played on three giant screens behind the dancers and a keyboard-like tapping sound fills the show’s score.Protein’s six dancers stylishly nail the language of life online, talking and dancing at speed and making straight-to-the-audience confessionals. With video animation by Rachel Davies and original music by Andy Pink, these ingredients conjure a razor-sharp commentary on our Facebook society, and affecting rendering of human need.

Cllr Eddie Connor, Knowsley’s cabinet member for Leisure, Community and Culture said “Protein is one of the top dance companies in the country, their work has humour but also some sadness, communicated through amazing dance. This is a show for everyone, not just dance fans. Let’s face it, we’re all up to our necks in the world of texts and tweets so to see that brought to life in dance will be amazing.”

It is aimed at an audience over the age of 12, and there will be a chance to talk to the dancers at the end.

For more information about the workshops and the matinee performance call 0151 443 5619.

There are full bar and catering facilities at the Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park on the night of performances and plenty of free car parking at the side of the building.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS:

Protein Dance Company – LOL (Lots of Love)

Saturday 31 March, 2012 – 7:30pm (Doors 6.30pm)

Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park, Longview Drive, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6EG

Tickets: £9.50 (£7.50 Concs)

How to book– Book in person at the Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park, Longview Drive, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 6EGor Kirkby or Halewood Leisure Centre. Alternatively call the Ticket Hotline on 0844 8000 400 or visit www.knowsley.gov.uk/tickets

Pottery Classes with John Ayling

Wed 14 Mar 2012 - 27 Jun 2012 at St Mary's Centre, Waverly St, Bootle

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, slab building and modelling.

There is a friendly atmosphere in the classes and beginners are welcome.

The price is £10 per session (plus a small cost for materials when finished work is taken home). Enrolment takes place every 5 weeks with fees payable in advance.

A reduced price of £8.50 per session is in place until June

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

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.  

Sefton Libraries Weekly Activities for Young Children

Tue 24 Jan 2012

STORYTIME & RHYMETIME

All Sefton Libraries have at least two activities each week aimed at the under 4s. These are fun events and children can make as much noise as they like.

At Storytime there is an activity and colouring as well as a story and a couple of rhymes. At Rhymetime children sing along and play their instruments to nursery rhymes and songs, afterwards they can enjoy colouring in with their friends.

AINSDALE LIBRARY (Liverpool Rd): 01704 577345

• BABY BOUNCE & RHYME - Tuesday @ 10am
• RHYMETIME - Tuesday @ 10.45am
• STORYTIME & RHYMETIME - Friday @ 10am

AINTREE LIBRARY (Altway): 0151 526 8503

• STORYTIME - Wednesday @ 10am
• RHYMETIME - Friday @ 10am

BIRKDALE LIBRARY (Liverpool Rd): 01704 567380

• RHYMETIME - Monday @ 10.30am
• TODDLER TALES - Wednesday @ 10.30am
• RHYMETIME - Thursday@ 10.30am
• RHYMETIME - Friday @ 10.30am

BOOTLE LIBRARY (220 Stanley Rd): 0151 934 5781

• STORYTIME & RHYMETIME - Tuesday @ 2pm
• BABY BOUNCE & RHYME - Thursday @ 2pm

CHURCHTOWN LIBRARY (Mill Lane): 01704 228678

• STORYTIME - Monday @ 10.30am
• RHYMETIME - Friday @ 10.30am

COLLEGE ROAD LIBRARY (College Rd, Gt Crobsy): 0151 924 5287

• STORYTIME - Monday @ 2.15pm
• BABY BOUNCE & RHYME - Friday @ 2.15pm

CROSBY LIBRARY (Crosby Rd North): 0151 257 6400

• BABY BOUNCE & RHYME - Tuesday @ 10.30am
• STORYTIME - Tuesday @ 2pm
• STORYSACK SESSION - Friday @ 10.30am
• PARENTING 2000 (check date with library)
• PYJAMA STORYTIME (monthly from 12th Nov) - Wednesday @ 6.15pm

FORMBY LIBRARY (Duke St): 01704 874177

• STORYTIME - Monday @ 2.15pm
• TODDLER TIME - Thursday @ 10.30am

LITHERLAND LIBRARY (Linacre Rd): 0151 928 1357

• STORYTIME & RHYMETIME - Wednesday @ 10.30am
• STORY & RHYMETIME - Thursday @ 10am

MEADOWS LIBRARY (Hall Lane, Maghull): 0151 288 6727

• STORYTIME & RHYMETIME - Tuesday @ 10.30am & 2pm
• STORYTIME & RHYMETIME - Thursday @ 10.30am

NETHERTON LIBRARY (Glover's Lane): 0151 525 0607

• STORY & RHYMETIME - Wednesday @ 2pm
• BABY BOUNCE & RHYME - Friday @ 10am

ORRELL LIBRARY (Linacre Lane): 0151 922 3843

• STORYTIME & RHYMETIME - Wednesday @ 2.15pm
• RHYMETIME - Friday @ 10am

SOUTHPORT LIBRARY (26-32 Tulketh St): 0151 934 2118

• STORYTIME - Tuesday @ 10.30am
• RHYMETIME - Wednesday @ 10.30am

For more information visit Babies & Toddlers in Libraries

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

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

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
 

 

Rhythms For Life

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

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

A weekly daytime event, which promotes health and wellbeing through music. There are three group activities throughout the day.

• Zumba (11am - 12 noon)
• Singing (12.30pm - 1.30pm)

The Fringe (The Shakespeare Pub, Southport)

• Drumming (2pm - 3pm)

Or you can just drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

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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