Countdown to Christmas is on with Sleeping Beauty panto at the Floral Pavilion
Sleeping Beauty is the most spellbinding pantomime ever to hit the Floral Pavilion stage.
Paul Johnston
Caldy Open Gardens gets Age UK on the road
Caldy Open Gardens has raised more than £40,000 for Age UK. The annual event, organised by The Caldy Society, sees local people throwing open their doors for people to enjoy their outdoor space. The money has been used to buy two wheelchair accessible vehicles, which will be used for
Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being struck by a train between West Kirby and Hoylake. The incident happened at around 2pm on Wednesday 3 December. British Transport Police confirmed in a statement to the media that they were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended
Festive fun at over 60s apartments
Churchill Living is opening the doors of Coronation Lodge in West Kirby for an afternoon of festive fun on Wednesday 10 December. Attendees can enjoy Christmas carols from West Kirby Primary School, while meeting owners and getting the chance to choose a gift from a stocking hung in the owners’
Marine Lake work essential for 'future viability'
Work on West Kirby marine lake to remove silt could cost more than £6 million. A report prepared for councillors warns: "Unless action is taken to remove the accumulating silt and sand build up on the lakebed, the future viability of the lake to safely operate water sports activities,
Gym to close for installation of new equipment
The gym at West Kirby Concourse is to close for a short period to enable the installation of brand new, state-of-the-art equipment. As previously reported by West Kirby Today, existing equipment will be replaced at four sites, including West Kirby, as part of a wider transformation programme. The upgrade will
New report warns West Kirby's high street is 'at a crossroads'
Community group One West Kirby warns that the town’s business landscape is undergoing a period of significant change.
Grand Designs returns to West Kirby's wooden clad house
Channel 4 series Grand Designs has returned to West Kirby to catch up with a family who transformed their dormer bungalow into a wooden clad house.
Gym at Concourse to get new equipment but creche to close
Wirral Council is to install new equipment in the gym at West Kirby Concourse. A decision has been taken to take out a three year lease to replace existing equipment at West Kirby and Guinea Gap leisure centres. It has also been revealed that the creche at the centre -
Operator to be brought in to run Wirral Watersports Centre
Wirral Council is to proceed with a search for an outside operator to take over the running of Wirral Watersports Centre at West Kirby marine lake. It follows an eight week public consultation, which the local authority says resulted in around 60 per cent of the 439 people who responded
Railway regulars cut ribbon at reopening
Three longstanding regulars have helped reopen the Railway pub in Meols, following a refurbishment. To celebrate the relaunch, the Railway invited local residents Mike and Carol Cotgrave and Arlene Baker to cut the ribbon marking the pub’s official opening. Mike and Carol have frequented the Railway for over 40
Warning over deep mud on way to Hilbre Island
Wirral Coastguard has issued a warning to people walking to and from Hilbre Island due to changes to sand on the beach. They have revealed that the RNLI in West Kirby has discovered significant changes to the beach topography between Little Eye and Middle Eye following Storm Amy. The area
Details revealed of Grange Hill Remembrance Sunday service
The Hoylake and District Remembrance Sunday Committee have provided more details on the service, parade and road closures for this year's event, which takes place on 9 November. Organisers have been working with Wirral Borough Council over the last few months to ensure the century-old tradition of remembrance
Help light up West Kirby's trees for Christmas
West Kirby Christmas Lights are appealing for donations to help replace fairy lights on tree trunks. The bulbs need to be replaced as they have reach the end of their life, but the organisers are still £5,000 short of their target. Chair of West Kirby Christmas Lights, Rachel Kehoe,
Fireworks display in aid of RNLI
West Kirby Sailing Club is holding a fireworks display in aid of the RNLI. It is taking place on Saturday 1 November, with refreshments, alcohol and hot food available from 5pm before the display starts at 6pm. Hoylake RNLI said: "It's time to brighten up those darker
Former Hoylake school set to be used for filming
Plans have been submitted to use the former Kingsmead School in Hoylake as a temporary filming location.