I've previously mentioned a new book penned by local author and historian Jim O'Neil - Hoylake Then and Now. The publishers, The History Press, kindly sent me a copy to read and review here on … [Read more...]
Kitchen Table Talent: Are any crafty Hoylake people entering?
While doing some research for one of my other web-based projects - CutleyDrawer, an online kitchenware shop that I really hope you like - I stumbled upon a competition that might well be of interest … [Read more...]
The Match: Meols writer sees debut of first play
Meols resident Mari Lloyd’s debut play The Match is one of ten brand new one act plays that make up The Liverpool Write Now Festival 2012. This will be the third year of this Merseyside festival … [Read more...]
Hoylake authors publish new books
I'm aware of two new publications from Hoylake authors and I was wondering if there are any other current authors in Hoylake? With sites such as Lulu and easy-to-use self-publishing tools from … [Read more...]
Hoylake’s Cupcake Cafe
This cheeky piece of artwork has been commissioned for a new cafe that's soon to open in Hoylake. Painted secretly (I think) this weekend by Hoylake artist Micheline Robinson the cupcake can be … [Read more...]
Hoylake School of Dance: Performance at Albert Hall
Pictured above and below mid-performance are the members of the Hoylake School of Dance (HSOD) team that has just performed at the first ever Dance Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. The HSOD team won a … [Read more...]
Wirral Open Studio Tour: Christmas Exhibition
BBC North: Performers required for Children in Need
BBC North, now based at the huge MediaCityUK in Salford, are after performers for their Children In Need Rocks event. As there's plenty of dance schools, am-dram groups, poets, bands,musicians and … [Read more...]
Seagrass Studios: Peter Macaulay exhibition
During November Seagrass Studios at The Quadrant, Hoylake are presenting a Peter Macaulay exhibition. Seagrass Studios owner Jo Smith says: "Peter has been an artist for many years but is now able … [Read more...]
Wirral Open Studio Tour great success!
Pictured: Susan Meyerhoff Sharples, Meols (photograph: Terry Hayes) The recent Wirral Open Studio Tour, held in various venues across Wirral and including Hoylake, has been hailed as a great … [Read more...]