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Be Yourself, Be Amazing at PQA Wirral West

Be Yourself, Be Amazing at PQA Wirral West

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts is delighted to bring PQA to West Kirby this September. PQA Wirral West is a weekend performing arts academy based at West Kirby Grammar School, offering a range of fun and exciting classes every Saturday for ages 4-18. To experience a taste

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BoBo West Kirby launches with a bang

BoBo West Kirby launches with a bang

More than 1,500 people have been through the doors of BoBo West Kirby in the 10 days since it opened. Owners Steven Burgess and Josh Moore say they have been overwhelmed by the support they have received for the Iberian eaterie on Banks Road, which serves homemade food inspired

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New exhibition tracks development of new flood wall

New exhibition tracks development of new flood wall

A new photography exhibition tracking the development of the new flood wall in West Kirby is to open at a Wirral art gallery. Life Line is set along the promenade and is on display from 2 September until 28 October at the Williamson Art Gallery, on Slatey Road in Birkenhead.

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Call for people to champion 20mph zones

Call for people to champion 20mph zones

Wirral Council has launched a search for people to champion its 20mph zones. West Kirby was one of 15 residential areas included in phase one of the roll-out, with signage and road markings installed in the spring, and Hoylake and Meols are set to be included in phase two.

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Activity day set to make a splash on the Old Baths site

Activity day set to make a splash on the Old Baths site

West Kirby Promenade is set to come alive with music, drama and wellbeing sessions, at a special event to welcome residents back to the waterfront and showcase how the historic Old Baths site can be used for different activities that complement its beautiful setting. Visitors to the ’Back to the

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Kids kayak challenge to take place at Marine Lake

Kids kayak challenge to take place at Marine Lake

A kayak challenge for children in aid of a cerebral palsy charity is to take place at West Kirby Marine Lake on Sunday 17 September. The event is happening from 10am - 4pm in aid of Stick 'n' Step, with all equipment and insurance provided, with those taking part

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Roll-out of new trains begins on West Kirby line

Roll-out of new trains begins on West Kirby line

The new fleet of Merseyrail trains have started being gradually rolled out on the West Kirby line. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has spent £500 million on the trains, which replace rolling stock that is now more than 40 years old. The new trains include step-free access, phone chargers,

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Ring O'Bells progress update

Ring O'Bells progress update

The owners of the Ring O'Bells in West Kirby have shared photographs of work to refurbish and extend the pub. Work on the scheme is now well under way, including creating an extension on the side and updating the interior of the historic building. Stange & Co bought

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Get bamboozled at Wirral Country Park!

Get bamboozled at Wirral Country Park!

Wirral Country Park in Thurstaston is hosting a day of art, music and performance on Saturday 19 August - and some large bamboo structures. The centrepiece at ‘Imagine Bamboo is Everywhere’ will be large-scale artworks, inspired by local themes and landscapes and using bamboo harvested from nearby Ness Botanical Gardens.

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MerseyMade opens shop in West Kirby

MerseyMade opens shop in West Kirby

A new shop has opened in West Kirby, selling works by local artists, artisans and makers. MerseyMade on Banks Road is the independent’s first Wirral venture, and its second store since launching in Liverpool city centre in 2019. With original artworks, ceramics, jewellery, candles, gifts and cards, MerseyMade showcases

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Meet and greet lifesavers from the RNLI

Meet and greet lifesavers from the RNLI

Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI are giving people a chance to step aboard their lifeboats and meet their volunteer crews. The Meet and Greet Day is taking place on Saturday 19 August from 10am - 4pm at Hoylake Lifeboat Station. Visitors will have the chance to tour Hoylake’s all-weather

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New drama school for children in West Kirby

New drama school for children in West Kirby

A children's drama school has started offering classes in West Kirby. 'Perform' is holding sessions on a Wednesday at Westbourne Hall, with a free trial class for every child. The sessions focus on developing confidence, communication, coordination and concentration using a mix of drama, dance and

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COLUMN | August's recommendations from The Fish GUY

COLUMN | August's recommendations from The Fish GUY

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

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Flying the flag for our parks

Flying the flag for our parks

Nine parks and open spaces in our area are among 29 across Wirral named among the best in the country. The Green Flag Awards, which started 27 years ago, are an international quality mark for parks and green spaces, managed by Keep Britain Tidy on behalf of the government. As

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View from the sky - at the controls of West Kirby's big crane

View from the sky - at the controls of West Kirby's big crane

A crane operator working on the site of a new retirement home complex in West Kirby has shared photographs taken from his cab. The huge structure was built several months ago to assist with the construction of 38 homes on the site of the former Brookfield Nursing Home. The home

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