Cultured Wirral Magazine

27/07/2025

Join the River Poets for an Open Mic Night at Gallaghers Pub! Come and share your poetry with fellow enthusiasts at the cosy and welcoming Gallaghers Pub in Woodside, Birkenhead. 🍻If fine weekend weather continues we'll be out in the beer garden from 7:00 pm this Monday. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and enjoy some great verse or just be there to listen.
Yes, that’s right. You can just turn up on the night at 7pm and let Paul know you want to read.🗣 There is no need to book in advance. See you there!

27/07/2025

Wirral Libraries presents a talk by Dave Capener Sat 20th September 2.30pm. Tickets £5 from within the library .
All proceeds to the library .
Refreshments provided by Friends Of Wallasey Central Library

27/07/2025

Wirral Repair Cafe
Saturday 2nd August, 2 - 4pm
Birkenhead Central Library, Borough Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2XB

Talented repairers, homemade cake and hot drinks, good company, fabulous surroundings... Yes, the Wirral Repair Cafe is back at Birkenhead Central Library next week!

Here are the types of repair we'll be offering next Saturday:

💚 Clothing and textiles
💚 Costume jewellery
💚 Watch strap and battery replacement (parts must be supplied)
💚 Electrical appliances
💚 Software fixes and tech advice
💚 Toys
💚 Bicycles
💚 Wooden items
💚 String instruments
💚 Garden tools
💚 Ornaments
💚 Soldering
💚 Sharpening

We would prefer if people only bring one item for repair at a time as we can get busy and want to be able to help everyone who needs our services. If you bring more than this, you will need to queue to check in for each item you have.

We never charge for repairs or refreshments but we do have collection boxes for donations to Wirral Repair Cafe funds.

Wirral Libraries

25/07/2025

23/07/2025

Today we'd like to shine a spotlight on our dear neighbours and friends at Londis on Wellington Road in Oxton Londis Wellington Road Oxton, and thank them for their ongoing kindness and support for Ron's Place.

Every receipt you receive with your shopping at Londis carries the name The Unconventional Artist in honour of Ron's creative presence within the local community. In the store you can also find a dedicated donation tin, where you can contribute to preserving Ron's legacy.

We are truly grateful for the support of Londis and for the generosity of the local community, who continue to believe in the importance and value of outsider art and the future of Ron's Place. Thank you to the team working at Londis for all your hard work and dedication to the community. We very much appreciate you 💚

22/07/2025

WIRRAL WAVE RADIO…
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS AND VIEWS

The month of July, 2025, marks a major milestone for Wirral Wave Radio, as the forward-thinking community radio station celebrates six years on air.
Run entirely on passion, creativity and an unwavering commitment to the local community, the station has grown from a small idea into a vibrant and diverse platform powered by volunteers.

Founded and operated by Paul Harris, alongside his daughter Amanda Harris and with David Murrell as Non Executive Director, Wirral Wave Radio has become a vital voice for the Wirral area.
From its humble home on Hemingford Street, just a stone’s throw from the Birkenhead Bus Station, the station has cultivated a loyal listenership with its rich mix of programming.

With 26 shows on rotation, Wirral Wave Radio offers something for everyone and you can listen on the internet 24/7 globally. Whether you’re tuning in for insightful talk shows, upbeat music segments, lively chats about beer, thoughtful discussions on wellness or mouthwatering explorations of local food, there’s a unique, personal voice behind every mic.

(Report by Justin Hopper)

21/07/2025

Congratulations to Claire McColgan👌🏼👏🏼

Massive congratulations to Claire McColgan on being awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her outstanding contribution to 's arts and culture. 👏 👏 👏

Claire's been a key player in Liverpool's arts and cultural revival for the past 23 years, playing a pivotal role in delivering the city's European Capital of Culture programme in 2008.

She also led Liverpool's successful bid to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine and has been a driving force in positioning the city as a global events powerhouse.

On receiving the award from Edge Hill University, Claire - who is currently Director of Culture for Liverpool and Associate Director of Culture for the Liverpool City Region - said 'I am proud because you don’t ever expect anything like this, it’s a real honour'.

Well done Claire.

For the full story 👇
https://ow.ly/U4ax50WsNah

Liverpool City Council | Culture Liverpool

21/07/2025

Proud to introduce you to this wonderful young man…

20/07/2025