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The Magic Sheep Procession – A N...

North Birkenhead based community programme, Cradle to Career is celebrating its North Birkenhead residents and partners with a family-fun, festival extravaganza at Birkenhead Park on Saturday 15 July, from 11am.

Dubbed as a ‘North Birkenhead Celebration’ and featuring Liverpool-based electric pop trio, Stealing Sheep, it will be an action-packed day not to be missed!

North Birkenhead Celebration events schedule:

11am: ? Folk dance workshops.
Midday: ? The Magic Sheep Procession with The Glam-A-Ram-Bam Marching Band; a procession of performances from local artists and residents
1pm: ? DJs, party vibes & plenty of food on offer.

The workshops and procession start point will be by the Birkenhead Park visitor centre.

Cradle to Career is managed by North West charity, Right to Succeed, and was launched in 2021 to transform lives in North Birkenhead, tackling inequalities in education, health, living standards, job prospects and income, with a vision that every child in the area can thrive if given the right support.

? Entry to The Magic Sheep Procession on Saturday 15 July is free! Let the organisers know that you will be attending by registering for free tickets.

Squash – Summer Open Garden

The gardeners & cooks of the Grapes Community Food Garden welcome you to explore and relax in their beautiful urban paradise!

There’ll be garden tours, live music, garden crafts, delicious food made from garden produce and great company!

Bring your friends and family for a lovely summer afternoon!

 

Tony Phillips, Above Us Only Sky

Our long association with Liverpool-born artist Tony Phillips continues with Above Us Only Sky, an art trail that began in 2021 and is being relaunched with a slightly different route, starting and ending at the Bluecoat.

Four in a series of painted plaques are sited on the the arts centre’s new wing in Blundell Lane. Each features an aircraft in chronological sequence, from 1903, the first controlled powered flight, to today’s drones.

Weaving through the Ropewalks district via the ‘Bombed Out Church’, the icon-like images trace the story of man-made flight, both its positive and the negative aspects. A guide is available, with information about the featured aircraft and the trail’s sites.

https://www.slboc.com/above-us-only-sky

The Drawing Social

Join Metal for a Drawing Social event taking place at Granby Winter Garden on Monday 26 June 5-6.30 pm! This informal event is open to any creatives interested in exploring storytelling through print, zines and comics (18+).

Over the course of the event they will invite you to share your own projects, participate in discussions and enjoy vegan food and snacks.

Head along and bring your own drawings to share during the event!

Seaside Carnival at Knowsley Safari

Visitors will enjoy added entertainment when visiting Knowsley Safari this half term, as a Seaside Carnival takes over the Foot Safari. Expect acrobatic skills workshops, pier-themed games stalls, traditional performers, striped deckchairs, and of course, sand! All included in the regular ticket price.

The adventurous types can immerse themselves in a range of interactive workshops, including plate-spinning, aerial hoop and silks, hoola-hooping, and acrobatics. Giant stilt walkers will be overseeing the goings on, ensuring guests are entertained, while food outlets will be serving up delicious ice creams.

Between 11am and 4pm each day, seaside favourites including Coconut Shy, Bottle Ring Toss, Beat the Buzzer and Ball in a Bucket will excite all ages, while bringing a touch of nostalgia to older guests – and with an added challenge of collecting stamps for prizes.

Stephanie Costello, Events Manager, Knowsley Safari says: “The Great British Seaside is a national institution and a great way for families and friends to make memories.  Our very own Seaside Carnival is a fantastic way to bring a taste of this to the Safari during May half term. We can’t promise socks in sandals and knotted handkerchiefs – or even the weather – but we can ensure our guests enjoy a wonderfully fun day out!”

Seaside Carnival activities, including games and workshops, are included in the general admission ticket price. Please note that charges will apply for food and drink.  As well as making the most of the Seaside Carnival offerings, visitors can also enjoy the Safari Drive and the Foot Safari, with the chance to see animals including Amur Tiger, giraffe, African lions, white rhino, and Iberian wolves.

A day out at Knowsley Safari can be made even more interesting and inspiring by downloading the free Safari Drive app, which shares lots of interesting and fun animal facts during the five-mile route, as well as visitor maps to make sure nothing is missed.

 For further information and to book tickets visit here.

Liverpool Tattoo Convention returns: 3...

Liverpool Tattoo Convention returns to the city from June 2nd – June 4th for another weekend of world class tattooing, live music and entertainment!

Widely perceived as the most prestigious and innovative tattoo event in the UK, the show will take place on June 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2023 at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel – smack bang in the heart of the city centre, and just a stone’s throw away from Lime St Station.

Renowned for its innovation, non-stop entertainment and incredible atmosphere, the 3-day event will host UK and international tattoo artists, Tattoo Awards, tattoo competitions, and a stage of non-stop live music, including a Korn tribute-band, a NIN tribute-band, a Ghost tribute-band, and much more.

The Convention is a great opportunity to get tattooed by some of the world’s finest artists, and promises to be a weekend to remember; a true celebration of the art of tattooing.

The show prides itself on providing reasonably-priced food and drink, with pints starting at just £2.95. You can even stay on-site at the hotel for a preferential convention rate.

The last show was a huge success, with 6,000+ people enjoying the festivities and setting record attendance numbers in the process.

The Liverpool Tattoo Convention is regarded as a must-attend event, and is a well-respected show in the industry, honouring tattoo culture, lifestyle and art. There is something for everyone to enjoy during this relaxed and enchanting weekend of tattoo, art and variety entertainment.

House of Memories On The Road at Faith...

National Museum’s Liverpool House of Memories On The Road immersive museum will be appearing at Faiths and Dementia ’23 which will take place on 17 May at St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Liverpool.

The one-day event will explore ways for Faith leaders and groups to make a real difference for their community members living with dementia and family carers. Faiths and Dementia ’23 is organised by Liverpool Dementia Action Alliance and Christians on Ageing, with the assistance of Alzheimer’s Society and House of Memories.

Port City – The Migration of Mus...

An exploration of how migration has influenced and impacted on the musical heritage of Liverpool and beyond will take place at the the city’s Central Library this weekend.

Port City – The Migration of Musical Heritage is a project being delivered by Liverpool Libraries and Information Services (Liverpool Record Office) in partnership with Luma Creations on behalf of the National Archives.

On Eurovision day, 13th May 2023, a day of workshops, talks and performance will examine how as a port Liverpool has been exposed to successive waves of culture migrants and settlers that have formed strong connections with each other in the city. The event will explore the cultural and musical impact that successive migrant communities had on enabling Liverpool to become one of the most prominent cities on the musical world stage.

Topics being discussed on the day will include: Latin American musical influences that started with the arrival of Chilean exiles in the 70s; Spanish and Portuguese influences on the musical traditions of South America; the Scandinavian musical tradition that’s arrived through the Baltic Seamen; eastern and Asian influences on the musical heritage of the city; the musical traditions of the oldest Chinese community in Europe; the many, rich and diverse African melodies and rhythms that are immersed in the melting pot of Liverpool’s musical landscape; and spoken word performance traditions that come from the Global South.

Attendees will get the chance to meet a range of artists and join a discussion about Music Heritage in the Port City and the migrant music and communities that have made a home in Liverpool. The event will be Chaired by Luma Creations Creative Director, Francisco Carrasco.

Visitors are also encouraged to take the opportunity to view the Liverpool 1963. How did we do it? exhibition in the Hornby Library on the 1st floor. A unique take on the Merseybeat explosion in that year and a reminder of its influence on popular music across the world.

Port City – The Migration of Musical Heritage will take place on Saturday 13th May from 12pm to 5pm at Liverpool Central Library. Entrance is free.

National Museums Liverpool Eurovision ...

Eurovision is upon us and our friends at National Museums Liverpool have a got an incredible programme of events, experiences and activities for you to enjoy as Europe’s biggest party descends on Liverpool. Here are some extra special highlights:

NML Eurovision XTRA – Museum of Liverpool: 9 May 2023, 6.30pm

Join drag royalty and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK S4 winner Danny Beard as they host NML’s extra special event at Museum of Liverpool. The evening for Semi-Final 1 will include performances by Danny Beard, Ashleigh Owen, Mikey Garland, Nicki French [UK Eurovision Entry 2000] as well as high-energy voguing experience from the legendary House of Suarez plus DJ sets from Queensway Collective and much more. BOOK NOW

NML Eurovision XTRA – Museum of Liverpool: 11 May 2023, 6.30pm

Join star of the Radio City Breakfast Show, podcaster and presenter Leanne Campbell as they take over hosting duties for another evening of brilliant entertainment on 11 May at Museum of Liverpool. Enjoy performances by ​​​​​​​Liverpool Mozart Orchestra, opera singer Denise Leigh and champion accordionist Stefan Andrusyschyn, SuRie [UK Eurovision Entry 2018] as well as shimmering Ballet Bright performance by JLee Productions and of course, much more. BOOK NOW

Windows to New Worlds (Вікна в нові світи) – Museum of Liverpool (Outdoors): 8 – 13 May 2023, 8.30pm

Join NML on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront for a breathtaking projection experience on the façade of Museum of Liverpool transporting you to new fantastical undiscovered worlds. FIND OUT MORE

Eurovision Walk of Fame – Museum of Liverpool (Outdoor Steps): 8 – 13 May 2023

Explore, see and hear iconic Eurovision moments through AR technology. Scan the QR codes on NML’s outdoor steps to relive iconic moments from Eurovision’s past in this collaboration between National Museums Liverpool, Ukrainian national Veronika Yasnska, and Ukrainian AR/VR experts ADVIN. FIND OUT MORE

Musical Stairs – Museum of Liverpool (Outdoor Steps): 8 – 14 May 2023, 10am – 5pm

The steps and terraces of Museum of Liverpool will be brought to life with large-scale interactive piano keys, in a temporary installation to encourage us all to get musical on the Waterfront.

Discover NML’s full Eurovision programme here.

 

Soundtracking Birkenhead’s Histo...

Soundtracking Birkenhead’s History: A night uncovering local history and memories through music and sound.

Convenience is working with Future Yard, Queensway Collective, Sugarshack Soundsystem, artist Declan Connolly and musician Dan Astles as part of their project to uncover the working class history of Birkenhead.

Over the past 6 months Convenience Gallery have been working with the local community to uncover memories of the working class history, memory and life to build the beginning of a people’s history. Unearthing the places, memories, and stories of the people who have worked and lived here in Birkenhead and Wirral over the past 100 years right up to present day.

So far they have uncovered stories from across the area and many involving music from, long since closed or demolished venues, record shops, festivals, illegal raves and bandstands but we know there is so much more to add to this story.

On the 26th they will be hosting a night of nostalgia, music, sonic history, collective memory, local and personal history, uncovering working class memories from across Birkenhead using music as the catalyst to unlock this. Hosted at local independent music venue Future yard and bringing together great local musicians, DJs, and artists. This event is open to everyone and completely free to attend.

Expect DJs sets,interactive workshops and conversations, songwriting workshops, photography workshops and more.

Do you have a Working-Class history to share? Do you have stories or memories of venues and clubs from across the area? Do you have memories of songs, gigs, events or subcultures? Share your songs and the memories attached to them.

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Tell your story of Birkenhead.