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The friendliest way to do business in West Kirby

The friendliest way to do business in West Kirby

Wirral Entrepreneurs Network has hosted seven events in West Kirby, since launching in May 2023. In that time, almost 200 local professionals have attended. Many of them return every month. Events are free-of-charge and promise a warm welcome. Tips for new networkers Ahead of the next Wirral Entrepreneurs Network event.

COLUMN | Newcomers to the Seafood Shack counter

COLUMN | Newcomers to the Seafood Shack counter

West Kirby Today’s monthly columnist, Guy Lawrenson, is the proprietor of the hugely popular Seafood Shack on Dee Lane. Guy previously owned the What’s Cooking restaurant chain and earned his seafood stripes during lockdown by working at the renowned Bricklands Fish & Game in Chester and for national

Poetry competition for young people launches

Poetry competition for young people launches

An annual poetry competition set up in memory of a Calday Grammar School pupil has launched. The Christopher Salmon Poetry Competition is named after the 15-year-old, who passed away suddenly in 2009 from a rare streptococcal infection. He had hopes of becoming an author and dreamt of studying Russian and

Smart bin roll out continues

Smart bin roll out continues

The latest smart street bin powered by solar technology has been introduced in West Kirby. Six of the receptacles were placed on South Parade last summer, and another has been added near the entrance to the Wirral Way. They use solar power to not only compact the waste but to

Christmas lights turned off for another year

Christmas lights turned off for another year

Work has begun removing festive decorations in West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols. West Kirby Christmas Lights and Hoylake and Meols Christmas Lights have flicked the 'off' switch on their annual displays. West Kirby Christmas Lights said on Facebook: "It’s time to say goodbye for now!! The

Hickory's in West Kirby closes for refit

Hickory's in West Kirby closes for refit

One of West Kirby's most popular restaurants has closed for refurbishment. Hickory's on Village Road has been open for a decade, and is now undergoing a refresh. In a post on their Facebook page, they said: "We’ve had an incredible 10 years & can’

Maintenance work to protect rare toads and butterflies at Red Rocks

Maintenance work to protect rare toads and butterflies at Red Rocks

Work is to get under way carrying out maintenance at Red Rocks nature reserve in Hoylake. The area is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI), meaning it has special protection and needs consent for any work to be carried out on it. Natural England, the government's environmental

Three things we expect to happen in 2024

Three things we expect to happen in 2024

2023 saw the completion of West Kirby's new flood wall, the long-awaited opening of a new health centre and Hoylake's Matthew Jordan enjoying success on his home course at the Open golf championship. So what's in store for 2024? We've highlighted three

Fundraising boost for Hoylake RNLI at Boxing Day Tug o'War

Fundraising boost for Hoylake RNLI at Boxing Day Tug o'War

Hoylake RNLI successfully defended their title in this year’s Slater Trophy Boxing Day Tug o’War against Hoylake Sailing Club. The friendly competition is a traditional festive fixture in the local community calendar and attracted hundreds of spectators, who came down to cheer on the teams outside Hoylake Lifeboat

Our five most popular stories of 2023

Our five most popular stories of 2023

We're fortunate to have a very loyal audience who love where we live. Around 12,000 people visit our website every month to get the latest news for West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols. It's been a year of highs and lows - from the triumph of

Meols Milers to start new 'Couch to 5k course' in the new year

Meols Milers to start new 'Couch to 5k course' in the new year

Local running group Meols Milers will launch a 'Couch to 5K' course in January 2024. The concept is designed to help individuals of all fitness levels to embark on a journey from a sedentary lifestyle to completing a 5K run. It’s perfect for individuals who are new

All you need to know about public transport across the festive season

All you need to know about public transport across the festive season

Merseyrail is to operate a limited service between West Kirby and Liverpool on Boxing Day. They will run every half hour from approximately 9am until 6.30pm on 26 December, calling at Leasowe, Birkenhead North, Conway Park, James Street and Liverpool Central. Trains will finish earlier than usual on Christmas

Boxing Day Tug o’War to take place on Hoylake beach

Boxing Day Tug o’War to take place on Hoylake beach

Hoylake RNLI will take on Hoylake Sailing Club in their traditional Boxing Day Tug o’War. It takes place at 12 midday on Tuesday 26 December outside Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station on North Parade, followed by refreshments in the sailing club. The friendly competition was established in 1972 by Arthur

Changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year

Changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year

Over the festive period, there will be changes to bin collections. For households who usually have their green and grey bins collected on Mondays and Tuesdays, the collection day changes will be as followed: Monday 25 December – collection on Saturday 23 December Tuesday 26 December – collection on Sunday 24 December

COLUMN | Eat like Spanish 'Royalty' this Christmas at BoBo

COLUMN | Eat like Spanish 'Royalty' this Christmas at BoBo

Steven Burgess and Josh Moore opened BoBo in West Kirby in August 2023, a restaurant that celebrates Iberian food and beverage, in particular that of Portugal and Spain. In their regular column, the former AA rosette chefs, turned hospitality specialists, discuss their passion for Portuguese and Spanish cuisine and the