Hoylake Junction

Here’s the first call for Wirral artists to join in this years Artists In Our Midst. Micheline Robinson writes:

Open Studio Tour and Poetry readings – Call for Wirral Artists

In an attempt to enhance the sense of community, allowing neighbours to meet one another as viewers and creators, Hoylake visual artist Micheline Robinson announces a call for submission for its 2010 Open Studio’s tour. All practicing professional or serious amateur artists (potters and other creatives welcome) who have studios, or can exhibit in their homes (although this is not an absolute requirement) within the geographical boundaries of the Wirral are invited to join the event. The tour will take place early November and there will be a small fee of £35 to join (to cover brochures, hall rental, wine at preview night, etc.). The opening evening will be combined with poetry readings and poets in the area are also invited to participate. Please contact if you are interested in joining.

For artists: Please contact Micheline Robinson: micheline10@btinternet.com

For Poets: Please contact Judy Ugonna:
judy.ugonna@gmail.com

The Wirral Egg Run will be holding a cheque presenting and family fun day at The Blue Anchor, Market Street Hoylake on Sunday 4th July from 1pm.

On Saturday 3rd July starting at 5pm til late  in Vanilla Lounge a laid back day/evening celebrating local songwriters, some of the finest artists from this area, to raise money for Friends of Hoylake and Meols in Bloom.

Line up includes Hoylake’s own Caroline England, Jimmy Rae, Al ‘The bluesman’ Peterson, Gerry McGowan, and from further afield but still from The Wirral Folk sensation Mark Roberts, up and coming female duo Sam and Nick, Acclaimed singer songwriter Phil Chisnall, and multi talented writer and performer Dean Johnson. Soulful singer Jason Johnson from Staley Bridge will also perform.

We have a BBQ and a fantastic raffle and we have a signed Daniel Craig picture plus many more great prizes. This is a child friendly event. Come dressed in Flower Power attire of you are brave enough.

Caroline says “I wanted to help the charity in some way and thought that it would really great if we could gather some talented songwriters together too and so the idea of the flower power event was formulated. The plants and flowers really make a difference to the village of Hoylake and in difficult times like these when our high streets are suffering due to the recession and the increase of large supermarkets we need to all pull together and do what we can to support independent shops.

Jan Foster, founder of the charity and her dedicated team of volunteers have worked tirelessly planting, watering, weeding and deplanting dying or broken flowers. Jan has been rewarded for all her efforts with an invitation to Her Majesty the Queen’s Royal Garden Party later this month. Jan says that she is overwhelmed by the support she is given by local people. Jan says “I am so excited about being invited to The Royal Garden Party and very much looking forward to Caroline’s music event at Vanilla too. People love the flowers, they stop me all the time and tell me how fantastic they are and what a difference they make to the area. There is a real feeling of community”

Saturday 3rd July starting at 5pm till late. Vanilla Lounge.

Do you love to sing, act or dance? Do you want to have fun this summer? Then if you’re aged 10-13 then you might be interested in the forthcoming Raise You Voice Summer School.

You’ll be able to take part in workshops including: improvisation, musical theatre, dance and choreography, stand-up comedy, accents, singing and much more!

Held at St Lukes Church, Market Street, Hoylake between 26th-30th July from 10am with a performance on the Friday afternoon.

For further details and booking information contact Jessica Broadbere on 07833 251089 or email jessicabroadbere [at] gmail.com

The Big Bash is a summer holiday club organised by the churches of Hoylake and Meols for the children of Hoylake and Meols.

This year it will be running from the 16th to the 20th August with a special Family Funday on Saturday 21st.

The daily programme runs from 9.30 ’til 12.30pm at St Luke’s Methodist Church, Market Street, Hoylake. It is for all children in school years 1-6 and costs just £2 per day. There will be lots of activities including music, games, craft and an oppotunity to learn more about God. It’s set to be a really great week!

To book your place, pick up a flyer from any of the local churches, fill it in and push it under the front doors at St Luke’s Church ASAP. Limited places (first come, first served.)

For more information contact: Jenny on 0151 632 6793

Last Saturday was the date for the annual Hoylake In Bloom garden party held at Mike & Jan Fosters award winning garden. The event raised £873 for the charity fund too. Here are some more photos from the event:

Thanks to Julian Priest for letting me know that this weekend Hoylake (on the beach) is hosting a world record attempt for kite buggying.

Starting at 10am on Saturday morning there’ll be non-stop kite buggying for 24 hours through to 10am on Sunday in an attempt to break record for the greatest distance covered. The Hoylake 24 Kite Buggy Endurance Challenge is also raising money for charity along with attempting to reclaim the kite buggy endurance distance world record, having previously held it after the Wirral Sand Yacht Club event of 2007.

You’re invited to come along to sand bank to the pits area to have a chat with the pilots and see what it’s all about. The buggies are strikingly colourful and the technology has moved on somewhat from what the pioneers started with.

Jan and Mike Foster are holding their annual garden party and plant bring and buy sale. Proceeds go to Hoylake & Meols In Bloom.

See Jan & Mike’s award winning garden and enjoy surprise entertainment and stalls.

When: Saturday 5th June, 2010
Time: 12-4pm
Where: Dane Cottage, 11 Ethelbert Lane, (off Ethelebert Road), Meols
Further Information: 07725 540049

Jeff Chequer, Hoylake Model Boat Club, has sent in some photos of the clubs open day last Sunday. On behalf of the club Jeff says:

Hoylake Model Boat Club would like to thank the public and members from other boat clubs that attended our official open day on Sunday-9th-May.

Also a big thanks to Josef Hanik and the Wirral rangers for bringing the mobile information unit down on the day.

We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and anyone who brought a boat was able to sail on the lake with no problems.

We know it was a bit hectic, but think we had a good turn out and hopefully everybody had a good day.