Tonnes and tonnes of news in the latest update below. Something of interest for everyone:
Foraging for Razor Clams
Tuesday 18th September
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall describes them as "wonderful, succulent shellfish" in his recipe Razor Clams with Chorizo. Depending on the weather we intend to go out clamming on the morning of Tuesday 18th September (about 6.30am). To book a place and for further details email ttwk.food@gmail.com.
Community Theatre Production
Sun 23rd Sept, 3pm
Losing The Plot - Presented by the Mikron Theatre Company
Told with a rollicking mix of old music hall tunes and brand new songs, Losing The Plot is a story of love - between people and the land; between people and people; and between people and their giant vegetables.
Venue: Gilroy Community Allotment Site, Gilroy Road, West Kirby CH48 8BP
Bring chairs and blankets, refreshments available. Under cover if wet. There will be a collection after the show.
More details here.
Community Re-use event
Tues 25th Sept, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Find out how your community and charity projects can get low cost, surplus building and decorating materials, from Recipro and Community RePaint.
The event is hosted by Recipro, a company that redistributes excess material from the building industry. Come down and see their warehouse and how they put these products to best re-use! Examples range from building raised beds at allotments, small refurbishments (eg new kitchen) to community buildings, and large new constructions for community use.
Venue: ReciproCity Wirral, Unit 5 New Way Business Park, Oakdale Road, Wallasey, CH44 7HT (nearest train stations are Birkenhead Park and Hamilton Square)
Places are limited so please contact Paul Jones on 0844 225 3000 or paul@recipro-uk.com to confirm your place.
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Learn to Ride a Bike with Confidence
Starting Friday 5th October
Sustrans Bike it officer, Simon Wallis has some funding to pilot a West Kirby Fire Station Community Cycling Hub for adults wanting to learn to ride a bike for the first time or wanting to improve their confidence in cycling. Maybe you'd just like to come along and have a cup of tea with a fire fighter! The fun sessions will be run by pleasant volunteers with the help of Sustrans Bike It, the council's Active Families Development Officer http://www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services/leisure-and-culture/sports/sports-development/active-families , Bikeability Cycling Instructors, Transition Town and WK Fire Station.
The initial sessions will take place on the yard of the West Kirby Fire Station as a protected environment between 1pm and 3pm each Friday afternoon leading up to Christmas starting Friday 5th October.
The Fire Station Community Cycling Hub will signpost people to more advanced on-road free instructor led cycle training, lead family rides, instructor lead mountain bike adventure opportunities, leisurely Breeze rides for women who might like to stop off for tea and cake en route, cycle maps, bike maintenance tips, Transition Town activity notices, Fire Service Advice and more.
Please come along and help make this another local success story. Happy days.
Tuesday 18th September
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall describes them as "wonderful, succulent shellfish" in his recipe Razor Clams with Chorizo. Depending on the weather we intend to go out clamming on the morning of Tuesday 18th September (about 6.30am). To book a place and for further details email ttwk.food@gmail.com.
Community Theatre Production
Sun 23rd Sept, 3pm
Losing The Plot - Presented by the Mikron Theatre Company
Told with a rollicking mix of old music hall tunes and brand new songs, Losing The Plot is a story of love - between people and the land; between people and people; and between people and their giant vegetables.
Venue: Gilroy Community Allotment Site, Gilroy Road, West Kirby CH48 8BP
Bring chairs and blankets, refreshments available. Under cover if wet. There will be a collection after the show.
More details here.
Community Re-use event
Tues 25th Sept, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Find out how your community and charity projects can get low cost, surplus building and decorating materials, from Recipro and Community RePaint.
The event is hosted by Recipro, a company that redistributes excess material from the building industry. Come down and see their warehouse and how they put these products to best re-use! Examples range from building raised beds at allotments, small refurbishments (eg new kitchen) to community buildings, and large new constructions for community use.
Venue: ReciproCity Wirral, Unit 5 New Way Business Park, Oakdale Road, Wallasey, CH44 7HT (nearest train stations are Birkenhead Park and Hamilton Square)
Places are limited so please contact Paul Jones on 0844 225 3000 or paul@recipro-uk.com to confirm your place.
download poster
Learn to Ride a Bike with Confidence
Starting Friday 5th October
Sustrans Bike it officer, Simon Wallis has some funding to pilot a West Kirby Fire Station Community Cycling Hub for adults wanting to learn to ride a bike for the first time or wanting to improve their confidence in cycling. Maybe you'd just like to come along and have a cup of tea with a fire fighter! The fun sessions will be run by pleasant volunteers with the help of Sustrans Bike It, the council's Active Families Development Officer http://www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services/leisure-and-culture/sports/sports-development/active-families , Bikeability Cycling Instructors, Transition Town and WK Fire Station.
The initial sessions will take place on the yard of the West Kirby Fire Station as a protected environment between 1pm and 3pm each Friday afternoon leading up to Christmas starting Friday 5th October.
The Fire Station Community Cycling Hub will signpost people to more advanced on-road free instructor led cycle training, lead family rides, instructor lead mountain bike adventure opportunities, leisurely Breeze rides for women who might like to stop off for tea and cake en route, cycle maps, bike maintenance tips, Transition Town activity notices, Fire Service Advice and more.
Please come along and help make this another local success story. Happy days.
Songs and poetry at Sweet Pea
Mellow Yellow is bringing songs and poetry back to Sweet Pea café with Sweet Dreams on Friday October 5th at 5.30pm. Bring a song, poem or dream to share.
Mellow Yellow is bringing songs and poetry back to Sweet Pea café with Sweet Dreams on Friday October 5th at 5.30pm. Bring a song, poem or dream to share.
The focus of our Mellow Yellow group is health and well-being, the arts and spirituality. A new project is “St. Bridget’s Cloak”. We are inviting anyone to add to the creation of a cloak made from reused materials. This will be part of an exhibition performance on Thursday October 25th 8pm at St. Bridget's Church, West Kirby.
Join the lantern making workshops in preparation for Travelling Light: Saturday 27th October at St. Bridget's Arts & Crafts Fair and Tuesday 30th October 10am-1pm at the URC hall, Meols Drive, West Kirby.
Join the lantern making workshops in preparation for Travelling Light: Saturday 27th October at St. Bridget's Arts & Crafts Fair and Tuesday 30th October 10am-1pm at the URC hall, Meols Drive, West Kirby.
Travelling Light returns on Sunday 11th November starting at Coronation Gardens at 5.30pm. This lantern parade celebrates peace, reconciliation and sharing by combining a St Martin’s Day tradition from Germany and Armistice Day.
Warmer Wirral Free Insulation Programme.
This is your very last chance to apply for free loft space and/or cavity wall insulation. Any household can apply (private or rented accomodation), but applications need to be in before 31st October 2012. For more details download a poster, apply online or call Freephone Tel: 0800 043 0151
Buy Local Food
Warmer Wirral Free Insulation Programme.
This is your very last chance to apply for free loft space and/or cavity wall insulation. Any household can apply (private or rented accomodation), but applications need to be in before 31st October 2012. For more details download a poster, apply online or call Freephone Tel: 0800 043 0151
Buy Local Food
What foods are in season this Autumn?
Foods at their best in Autumn include beetroot, butternut squash, celeriac, jerusalem artichoke, kale, leeks, parsnips, runner beans, swede, sweetcorn, turnips, watercress, apples, blackberries, figs, pears, plums, chestnuts, game, goose, lamb, brill, crab, mackerel, plaice, turbot.
Where to buy them?
Colin Lunt for local veg, Roberts butcher for Welsh lamb, Hinton’s for local organic lamb and game, Hoylake Fisheries for fish from the Dee.
Why buy local seasonal food?
It keeps our town centre active and profitable and an attractive place to do the weekly shop. It keeps money circulating within the local community, supporting local jobs. It’s fresher and better for the environment.
Seasonal Recipe
Venison Burger - Serves: 4
Easy & Quick. Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins
Mix - 500g coarsely minced venison, ½ a large onion, (finely chopped), 3 generous heads of parsley, (finely chopped), 3 egg yolks and 1 handful of white breadcrumbs soaked in ¼ pint of milk. Season to taste. Cover the bowl and put in the fridge until ready to cook.
Using a little flour shape the burgers into rounds, this quantity will make about 4 - 6 burgers. Cook under a pre-heated grill for about 5 minutes on each side or to taste.
Foods at their best in Autumn include beetroot, butternut squash, celeriac, jerusalem artichoke, kale, leeks, parsnips, runner beans, swede, sweetcorn, turnips, watercress, apples, blackberries, figs, pears, plums, chestnuts, game, goose, lamb, brill, crab, mackerel, plaice, turbot.
Where to buy them?
Colin Lunt for local veg, Roberts butcher for Welsh lamb, Hinton’s for local organic lamb and game, Hoylake Fisheries for fish from the Dee.
Why buy local seasonal food?
It keeps our town centre active and profitable and an attractive place to do the weekly shop. It keeps money circulating within the local community, supporting local jobs. It’s fresher and better for the environment.
Seasonal Recipe
Venison Burger - Serves: 4
Easy & Quick. Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins
Mix - 500g coarsely minced venison, ½ a large onion, (finely chopped), 3 generous heads of parsley, (finely chopped), 3 egg yolks and 1 handful of white breadcrumbs soaked in ¼ pint of milk. Season to taste. Cover the bowl and put in the fridge until ready to cook.
Using a little flour shape the burgers into rounds, this quantity will make about 4 - 6 burgers. Cook under a pre-heated grill for about 5 minutes on each side or to taste.
West Kirby Farmers' Market
Coming to your town in November. Why not join the West Kirby Farmers' Market community:
- on Facebook,
- on Twitter
- and/or sign up here for our monthly email newsletter, with news from producers, seasonal recipes, special offers (from the market and local retailers) and details of other local food events.
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