IN BRIEF
WIRRAL’S ICONIC
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
IS BACK!
WALLASEY CRICKET CLUB
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Now in its 29th year, the Wirral Bazaar will open its
doors once again this November, in a bid to raise
thousands of pounds for North West Cancer Research
(NWCR).
Taking place on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November at the
Walled Garden Marquee, Thornton Manor, the annual shopping
spectacular brings together an abundance of carefully selected stalls
from across the country offering a variety of unique Christmas gifts.
There will be something for everyone, including luxury candles
and home fragrances, men's and ladies clothing, home accessories,
children’s toys and a wide selection of food and drink.
Last year’s Bazaar attracted over 3,500 visitors, and raised £41,000 for
North West Cancer Research, which will support funding for life-
saving cancer research here in the North West.
The Wirral Bazaar gives shoppers the unique opportunity to donate
to the charity whilst doing their Christmas shopping, as stallholders
donate 10% of their takings directly to NWCR. In addition, the £5
entry fee and all profits from the catering go directly to NWCR.
The Bazaar is organised by a small but dedicated volunteer committee,
their wonderful army of friends and family, and supported by
corporate sponsor The Mitchell Group, whose long-term support has
ensured the event’s continued success.
Majestic, West Kirby will once again offer support and will provide
prosecco and red and white wine on the Tuesday evening. Visitors will
be entertained by SingMeMerseyside, Birkenhead School Chamber
Choir and the Bazaar’s resident saxophonist Dick Neal.
This year’s Wirral Bazaar will take place in the Walled Garden
Marquee at Thornton Manor on Tuesday 5th November from 2pm
until 8.30pm and Wednesday 7th November from 9.30am till 3pm.
For more information visit www.wirralbazaar.com
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"It’s like having our own village green at the heart of the
community" was the accolade given by one visitor to the
5th Wallasey Cricket Club Summer Festival.
The Festival opened on Friday evening with a T20 between a Wallasey
XI and Opening Up, the charity that promotes Mental Wellbeing &
Suicide Prevention through cricket with Opening Up winning in a
thrilling finish.
Saturday was Family Fun Day with nearly 2000 people, old and young,
being entertained with live music from Roger Parker and friends, craft
and food stalls, donkey rides, games and a beer tent with the Ship &
Mitres famous Wall of beer. Visitors were further entertained in the
evening with music from the Saturn Kings and the Boss Hoggs.
Cricket was the star on Sunday with Wallasey 2nd XI taking on
Ormskirk in the LDCC Chester Cup Final. While Ben Stokes was
performing heroics at Headingly, Ormskirk were proving far too
strong for the hosts gaining a deserved victory.
Monday was another feast of cricket with Wallasey 1st XI taking on
local rivals New Brighton. The hosts coming out on top, winning by 2
wickets in another nail biting finish.
The club also took the opportunity to unveil its latest community
project. The clubs defibrillator was moved from inside the pavilion to
the car park in a state of art cabinet making it accessible to the whole
community.