2011 November

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Zumba

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

 

 

 

 

 

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NB Community Centre

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).

 

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RNLI

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 [email protected]

 

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Neptune

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

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St Andrews Church Christmas Services

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

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Mount Primary School Christmas Fair

 Christmas Fair

 Saturday 3rd December 11am-3pm.

Fair Ground Rides

Games stalls

Jewellery stall

Santa’s Grotto

Christmas Tree Stall

Craft stall

Face painting

Café

Christmas songs by Mount Primary choir

Everybody welcome!

 

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Local History Book

LOCAL HISTORY BOOK – an ideal gift

ALL AROUND THE VALE

A History of Vale Park and Magazine Brow

All proceeds to the Friends of Vale Park

For Sale @ £3 from the Heritage Centre in Victoria Road

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Vale Park Xmas Fair

Festive Fun in the park

(Vale Park Wallasey)

 

On Sunday 11th December

From 13:00-16:00

In Vale House

Come along and join in with the Christmas fun

There will be crafts, snacks, storytelling and much more.

Enjoy a carol service with the Salvation Army 14:00-15:00 on the Bandstand

 

In aid of Arrowe Park’s Neonatal Unit and Wirral mother’s Milk Bank

For details contact Lydia 01516307410

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Wallasey Yacht Club

Founded as “The Magazine Sailing Club” in 1903 we moved to our premises in Hope Street in 1912 Some nine years later we became known as Wallasey Yacht Club. The building is now very different from the one we moved into so many years ago. Our members have transformed the premises over the years building and refurbishing workshops, storage yard and a clubhouse of which we are rightly proud,

To us, more importantly are the boats we sail. Our boats, known as “Seabird Half Raters” are most often seen moored in the River Mersey near to where the Pier once stood. Our members race these classic boats throughout the summer months before taking them ashore in September.

The objectives of the club are to provide and maintain the clubhouse, promote sailing and to encourage the development of boat building. The last of which possibly should read boat repairing as we have an active section who sail regularly on the Marine Lake at New Brighton in a variety of dinghies. The Monday Nighters as they are known often seem to seek help to repair damage done by their over zealous sailing

This year we have been spreading our wings further. Committing ourselves to creating links with New Brighton and running local events such as a photographic competition. Our next sailing event will be in conjunction with West Cheshire Sailing Club on Boxing Day when they will host “The Christmas Pudding Race” on the New Brighton Marine Lake

 

 

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Light Cinema

The multi million pound fully digital 8 screen Light Cinema is close to its opening date of 2nd December. The facility will be launched officially on the 7th December with a glittering RNLI fundraiser. We look forward to welcoming the readers of the Walrus to enjoy its state of the art facilities.

Our programming will offer a mixture of Hollywood blockbusters, independent film, classic cinema, kids clubs, sporting events, live events and accommodate the bespoke interests of the local audience. We look forward to being an influential and collaborative partner to societies, businesses, schools and groups.

The cinema will play a key role in the regeneration of New Brighton and help Marine Point become a first class hub for leisure. We are creating dozens of local jobs, and we have been delighted with the amount of interest we have had from the local community, as well as the support the people of the Wirral have shown us.

We are committed to delivering an exceptional cinema experience and look forward to seeing the friends we have made locally and making new ones along the way.

 

With warmest regards Phil Dove

lightcinemas.co.uk

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The Lonsdale Trust

An independent local charity offering quality day care for older people

and respite for their carers

  • Specialist service in dementia care and/or physical needs
  • Extended days and bathing available
  • Respite for carers
  • Structured re-enablement service after illness/hospital stay
  • Self-referral or via healthcare professional
  • Recognised providers for personalised budgets
  • Best value for self-funders
  • Serving all Wirral year round Monday to Friday

 

www.lonsdaletrustwallasey.org.uk

0151 630 4017 www.yell.com

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The Lonsdale Trust Wallasey

Is an independent local charity offering quality day care for older people and respite for their carers.

If you donate just £5 this Christmas, we can give an extra special lunch to one of our older friends. They will receive:

A full roast lunch, pudding, cheese board, mince pies, Christmas crackers, a visit from Santa with a gift, a nice warm tipple plus lots of fun and laughs along the way….

In return, we will toast your health you will be able to enjoy your own Christmas that little bit more knowing that you have made someone’s day.

Probably the best £5 you will spend all year!

Please send cheques payable to: “The Lonsdale Trust Wallasey”

Address: 55-57 Seabank Road, Wallasey, CH45 7PA

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0151 630 4017

More info: www.lonsdaletrustwallasey.org.uk

 

 

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Pyjama Drama

Sing, dance, pretend, play; where will our imagination take us today?Pyjama Drama offers drama and creative play classes for babies, toddlers and children up to 7 years old.  These unique classes are packed full of drama games, music and movement plus lots of pretending and role-play.  Pyjama Drama develops keys social skills such as communication, concentration, co-operation and creative thinking, even babies as young as 6 months can benefit from drama games and play.  Come along for a 3 week trial and join in the Pyjama Drama fun!  Tel 0844 504 9377 or email [email protected]

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New Brighton Baptist Church

Christmas @ New Brighton Baptist Church

 

Sunday 18th December

Nativity Service at 11am

Carol Service at 6pm

 Christmas Eve

Watch Night 11:30pm

Christmas Day

Family Celebration 10:30am

Come and Celebrate God’s Greatest Gift.

New Brighton Baptist Church and The Haven Christian Bookshop

‘Working Together in Love for the Kingdom of God’

 

Sunday 22nd Jan 2012 @ New Brighton Baptist Church

The Bible, Science and Truth. with Dominic Statham 11am

All Welcome

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Friends of Vale Park . Vale House JMC . Save the Gorse . Reclaim the Quarry . Tower Action Group . Riverside Housing . Ball Ave Homewatch . Wellington Rd Cons. Area . N.B.T.A.B.A. . B.R.A.V.O. . St. James/Emmanuel . Wallasey Civic Society . Portland Court . Sandrock Galleries . Grennan Residents . R.N.L.I. . N.B. Action Group . Fort Perch Rock . Victoria Parade . N.B. Community Association . St. Andrews Church . Penkett Road Area Action Group . Waterloo Road . Magazine Brow Conservation Area . Faith House . St. Peter & Pauls . Marine Lake . Merseyside Police . 3B's Partnership . Primrose Court . Field Road Action Group . Merseyside Cycling Campaign . New Brighton Cycling Club .
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