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Nov 26th Christmas Fare 11am-2pm
Dec 11th Toy Service 10:45 am – All Donated Toys go to the Charles Thompson Mission in Birkenhead
Dec 18th Lessons and Carols 10:45am
Dec 18th Candle Light Service 7pm
Dec 24th Christmas Eve Communion Service 11:15pm
Dec 25th Christmas Day Service 11:15am

Press release for Neptune Developments

The Marine Point development in New Brighton is gearing up for a busy festive period with a number of exciting new retail and leisure outlets set to open this December.

The eight screen all-digital Light Cinema will be open for business on December 2, and will be swiftly followed by Brooklyn’s – a new American-style family restaurant – Starbucks, Merseyside based retailer Home Bargains and boutique ice cream and coffee bar Caffe Cream.

Neptune, the developers behind the £60million waterfront complex, has already welcomed a Morrisons superstore and Travelodge hotel, both of which have reported a very successful opening trade period.

Daniel Hynd, Neptune’s Property Director, added: “We are delighted that so many new outlets are opening at the Marine Point development in time for Christmas. The cinema, restaurant, coffee bars and shops will significantly enhance the mix on offer for people of all ages. They are all exciting new brands and a perfect fit for Marine Point and wider New Brighton.

“This is a busy time for the Marine Point development, with Morrisons and the Travelodge hotel having just opened with huge success, and the fit out having just started on the £6million Grosvenor Casino.

“Neptune’s waterfront development has been carefully designed to revitalise the resort in a way that creates the basis for sustained success. We are currently talking to a number of other major restaurant, coffee bar and retail brands, and hope to have even more positive news in the New Year.

“We have invested millions of pounds so far in developing Marine Point and are committed to bringing revenue and footfall into the area, enriching the local economy and giving people a premier centre for leisure and shopping. The scheme has already generated hundreds of jobs and this figure is increasing rapidly with each new opening. The development will continue to create more jobs for local people when the casino and other operations sign up to the scheme in the New Year.”

Brooklyn’s is the first of what owner and American-born restaurateur Keith Gurney hopes will grow into a mainstream brand in the North West. The restaurant is investing £800,000 and creating 40 new jobs at the seafront development, which will open in December overlooking the Marine.

Mr Gurney said: “Neptune has revitalised New Brighton waterfront, transforming it into a first class leisure and retail attraction for all ages. My hopes are that Brooklyn’s will become New Brighton’s number one family friendly restaurant as well as a great place for couples and groups of adults.

“We aim to offer something for everyone by fusing the best of American culture, beloved classics like fish and chips and outstanding local produce. The unit we have chosen has a fantastic backdrop across the Marine Lake to Fort Perch Rock and the Lighthouse. People can come for a bite to eat from our lunch menu or just a tea or coffee and a snack throughout the day. People can also come and enjoy a meal or a drink before they go to the cinema, theatre, casino or bowling. We’ll also be running special promotions including Kids Eat Free and of course, we’ll be launching our Christmas Menu over the next couple of weeks.”

Caffe Cream at New Brighton meanwhile is a unique and innovative coffee and ice cream bar from the owners behind the popular Wirral chain Cappucinos. Up to 15 new jobs will be created at the outlet, which will offer hand crafted coffees as well as delicious ice cream made on site.

The Light Cinema will be officially launched on Wednesday December 7 with a glittering black tie charity event in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The cinema has a range of top films lined up for the festive period including Happy Feet Two, Puss In Boots, Sherlock Holmes 2 and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

For more information on Brooklyn’s visit www.facebook.com/brooklynsrestaurant and for more information on The Light Cinema visit www.lightcinemas.co.uk

The League of Friends of Wallasey Hospitals have raised a magnificent £5,000 towards the RNLI New Brighton lifeboat stations £50,000 Crew Training and Equipment appeal launched earlier this year.

The 20 volunteers of The League of Friends who are based at Walk-In Centre at Victoria Central Hospital, Mill Lane, Wallasey provide a welcome range of tea, toast and snacks to visitors to the Minor Injuries Department.

Secretary of the League of Friends Gill Bunting said ‘ We have been running since the early 70′s and currently raise funds through public donations which we use to provide equipment for the hospital plus we also donate to other local charities. This year in addition to supplying new chairs to the Blood Department we have supported St John’s Hospice. When we heard about the equipment and training appeal for our local lifeboat station we felt we just needed to support them as their volunteers do a great job often in difficult circumstances. The RNLI are a similar organisation to ourselves relying on a generous public to carry out their work’

Chairman of the New Brighton Lifeboat Station, Frank Brereton on receiving the cheque for £5,000 said ‘ We are honoured to receive such a donation to our appeal and it takes us well on the way to reaching our £50,000 goal. Its great to know that the unselfish efforts of our volunteers are so appreciated, especially by voluntary organisations like the League of Friends who do such a great job in the community. Ours is a very busy station with 59 call outs so far this year for our inshore lifeboat Charles Dibdin and hovercraft Hurley Spirit along with our regular training sessions it takes a high toll on the crews personal equipment. In addition the nature and variety of call outs requires extensive and specialist training to enable our volunteers to deal with whatever they are faced with, often in a very demanding environment – it does not come cheap’.

Individuals, community organisations, businesses and schools are all being encouraged to help the fundraising campaign. For more information and to donate, call the RNLI on 0161 787 8779 or email north@rnli.org.uk

NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE – WHATS ON

LuncheonClub-OpentoAll

This is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Community centre. Served at 12:30 local pensioners, unemployed members of the community and people on low incomes can have a three-course meal and a cup of tea for just £3.

CreditUnion

This offers people community loans which are a vital means of support in the present economic situation and are a very important helping hand for those people seeking work and on low incomes, particularly those struggling to survive financially. It meets every Tuesday 10 am to 11 am.

ComputerSuite

This service which started in 2002 offers local residents’ free internet and email addresses. It’s a valuable resource were residents can surf the web, search for jobs (see Bridge to Jobs description below) and relax in comfortable surroundings. They can also enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and seek the assistance of the ICT Facilitator should they have any problems or need advice. Residents can also scan documents, use the photocopier or fax.

ArtClasses

Every Monday afternoon 2pm till 4pm.

Accent on enjoyment rather than talent.

Tuition at all levels.

All materials provided – £3 per 2 hour class.

For more details phone Iris on 0151 638 8472.

Yoga

Every Friday: 9.45am – 11.00am.

Spaces limited, ring Chelsea 0151 630 0864 to book.

www.ChrysalisYoga.co.uk

MuckyPups

Every Monday 10.30am – 11.30am.

Art & Craft for Pre school Tots.

Come & join in all the fun!

Ring Philippa for details 0151 345 3490 or 07729 303 538.

(Classes start November 7th 2011).

What is Zumba® in the Circuit?

Take the high-energy, Latin-inspired dance-fitness moves of the Zumba® program and mix them with a series of strength exercises at timed intervals and you’ve got Zumba in the Circuit, the 45 minute workout that’s putting a new spin on circuit training.

BEGINNERS CIRCUIT, NO NEED TO WORRY

CLASS 45 MINS £3.50

CONTACT CHRISTINE 0777 9414177

www.christineptfitness.co.uk

A Musical Afternoon presented by local folk singer  Eddie Morris

Wirral Older People’s Parliament is inviting people to an afternoon of live music in the historic surrounds of the Williamson Art Gallery.

Presented by local folk singer Eddie Morris, the host will be joined by a full supporting cast of musicians for a fun-filled afternoon.

Eddie Morris first started entertaining as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist with one of the many pop groups around in the early Merseybeat days. After being introduced to the folk scene, he ran a club at the Cross Keys pub in Liverpool as a member of the Penny Black folk trio. Afterwards he would become resident singer at the nationally acclaimed Wednesday Folk Club in Parkgate.

Eddie has shared the bill with acts like Mike Harding, Richard Thompson, The Spinners and the Houghton Weavers. His performances include ballads, chorus and comedy songs, along with stories, and anecdotes of his experiences and observations on life.

To reserve your ticket please phone Brian or Anne on 0151 666 2220 or e-mail parliament@ageukwirral.org.uk before Friday 25th November 2011.

Tickets are £5 and admission includes tea and cakes plus entry to a free raffle.

2 – 4.30pm on Saturday 3rd December at Williamson Art Gallery, Slatey Road, Birkenhead

Tickets are strictly limited so reserve yours soon!

20th WALLASEY ALL SAINTS RAINBOWS & BROWNIES
(formally at All Saints Church)
invite you to

COFFEE & CAROLS
at their new home
Thirlmere Drive Hall, off Seaview Road, Opposite Asda
Coffee morning with Stalls
And at 11.30a.m. come and join us for a
Traditional Christmas Sing-a-long
with Singers from ‘The Village Churches Together Choir’

13th DECEMBER, 2011
11.00a.m. -12.30p.m
ADMISSION £1.00

With free Tea or Coffee
STALLS INCLUDE CAKES, CHRISTMAS GIFTS,
CARDS&WRAP AND A RAFFLE.

Small Children?

Looking for something to do on a Thursday Morning?

Come to our carer and baby group. Birth to Preschool.

Chat and a friendly ear, tea, coffee, biscuits, juice, toys and crafts.

£1 per Family

Thursdays 10-11:30

St Andrew’s Church, New Brighton

(Ring bell at top of stairs for a hand with your pram.)

Contact Andrea 0781 761 0176

Vale Kids is a pre-school playgroup situated in Vale House Community centre within

Vale Park

• We are open Monday – Friday, 9.15 – 12.15 during term time
• We provide pre–school places for children aged 2 – 5.
• 3 hour sessions cost just £6 and we are able to offer government funded sessions for 3 and 4 year olds.
• All of our staff are N.N.E.B. or N.V.Q. 3 qualified.
• We provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment with a wide variety of enjoyable and exciting learning opportunities!

Places are limited, although we do have a few sessions left for the spring term, but if you’re interested why not call

Louise

0151 639 1386

to arrange a visit or for more information. We also operate a waiting list for places.