Sunday, 23 June 2013
Monday, 20 May 2013
TTWK update
Some updates on recent and upcoming events.
Coronation Park Orchard
The incrEDIBLE Transition Town WK food growing group and Friends of Coronation Park have collaborated to plant a small community Orchard in the corner of the Park. The Bardsey apple trees are a local, hardy variety which is known to withstand seaside locations. (See www.bardseyapple.co.uk for an interesting history of this amazing apple)
West Kirby Community Fire Station Bicycle Hub
The last 8 weeks have seen approximately 300 people attending the Bike Hub to get free cycle maps, free cycle security marking, and information about adult tuition, guided bike rides, and bike maintenance, (all free sessions) locally, as well as information on racing, tiathlon and mountain biking.
The hub was a great collaboration between TTWK, the fire station, Sustrans, CTC, Wirral Cycle Campaign, Merseyside Police and others. Sharing information has given us the opportunity to set up a webpage in an effort to summarise all the local cycling opportunities. Please have a look if you're interested in getting out on your bike this summer - www.wirralgroups.org.uk/cycle_hub.html
An Apple Avenue Micro Festival
This took place on the 28th April at Gilroy Community Allotment Site. The event - one of song, poetry, tea (and cake!) - ran from 2.30-4pm and was attended by about 30 local people.
Transition Town West Kirby, Crass Routes and Gilroy Road Community Allotments had together planted the avenue of apple trees lining the lane leading to the allotment, and a special sign sculpture by local artist Steve Gent, made from reclaimed materials, had been erected to mark the partnership’s achievement.
Craig and Rosemary from local folk band Shindig, led the singing and music, songs, poems and stories were shared. The Apple Avenue is intended to promote the Incredible Edible message, encourage us all to reduce food miles, support local shops... and being nice to each other.
incrEDIBLE Transition Town WK food growing group
Friday 24th May, 11.30-12.30 pm
Drop in and join our meeting in WK library to plan and coordinate present and future incrEDIBLE projects.
Regular community orchard maintenance sessions are in partnership with the Friends of Grange community Park (below Grange cemetery - between Black Horse Hill and Lang Lane ), normally on
- the 2nd Saturday of the month 3-4pm and
- the 4th Friday 10-11 am.(weather permitting)
Everybody welcome. To find out more contact: Tel.625 9974 or Carola: 07724175779, email: ttwk.incredibleedible@gmail.com
West Kirby Farmers' Market
Saturday 25th May, 9am to 1pm
Come down and enjoy the great local food and fantastic atmosphere at the market in St Andrews's Church Hall, Graham Road this Saturday, and on the 4th Saturday of every month. We're always on the lookout for more volunteers to spend half an hour at the market from time to time - get in touch if you can help. ttwk.food@gmail.com
www.westkirbyfarmersmarket.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/westkirbyfarmersmarket
https://twitter.com/wkfarmersmarket
Free Family Cycle Ride
Saturday 1st June 11.30am - 2pm
Along the Wirral Way from West Kirby to Thurstaston & back. Approx 6 miles off road, return, at a leisurely pace, with a stop off at Thurstaston Visitor Centre for your picnic.
Meet on the grass outside the Swimming pool. Please ensure your bike is in working order, and bring spare inner tube, pump & tools in case of puncture.
Good idea to carry a drink & waterproofs. Helmets, very good idea but not obligatory. No unaccompanied children under 14
Places limited - booking essential - contact Janet of CTC Two MIlls - twomills@ctcchesterandnorthwales.org.uk or tel:0771 928 2243
Tip Lane Apple Avenue
Saturday 8th June 1-2.30pm
Come and see our fantastic Apple Avenue in Tip Lane (by Gilroy Allotments/Nature Reserve), and join in with the incrEDIBLE Transition Town WK food growing group, mulching and staking apple trees. Everyone Welcome.
Wirral Bikeathon
Sunday 9th June
Organisers are looking for more marshals to assist with the Wirral Bikeathon.
The Wirral Bikeathon, held annually in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, offers a route of 14 or 28 miles, starting from Arrowe Park. Acting as a marshal just entails standing on a corner to encourage and direct those taking part. There is no requirement to direct motor traffic. The presence of the marshals is much appreciated by the riders, many of whom are beginners and children with their parents. If anyone is able to help, then please would they contact Mike Waring by e-mail at mike@devicemark.co.uk Information about the Bikeathon, also details regarding registration can be found online at www.wirralbikeathon.org.uk
Homegrown Bananas
Monday June 24th 5.30-7.30pm
Back by popular demand! We are developing our Songs on Toast and Sweet Dreams gatherings under the new name of Homegrown Bananas, involving more venues and meeting more often.
Are you a budding musician, poet or storyteller who would like to share your talents in a friendly, family-orientated community venue? Then bring a song, poem or story to our next gathering at Toast (West Kirby Station) on Monday June 24th 5.30-7.30pm and at Sweet Pea Cafe (Acacia Grove) on Friday 19th July same time.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homegrown-Bananas/454380174650721?fref=ts
Theories of Change Workshop
Saturday 6th July, 10:30 - 2:30pm
A workshop hosted by TTWK to introduce the Theories of Change approach to achieving a long term goal. The workshop is open to anyone involved in a community group that would be interested in learning this technique for designing, planning and monitoring activities that will bring about the changes they are wanting to achieve. Places are limited, however, and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Lunch and refreshments will be included.
In brief, Theory of Change asks:
1. What do we understand about how change happens?
2. What are the changes we want to achieve?
3. What are the steps we need to take to make these changes happen?
4. What indicators (visible/measurable signs) can we use to monitor how successful our work is?
Please email sue.povall@gmail.com if you want to join us.
What else is on locally in the next month?
Concerts, walks, talks, more bike rides, Spring Bank Holiday Seaside Fair in Coronation Gardens, children's events, Hoylake Community Cinema, Mad Hatter's Tea Party Big Lunch at Hoylake Community Centre, Wedding Fair at Melrose Hall, Craft Fair, Wirral Open Studio Tour and lots more. See the What's On diary at www.wirralgroups.org.uk for more details.
Coronation Park Orchard
The incrEDIBLE Transition Town WK food growing group and Friends of Coronation Park have collaborated to plant a small community Orchard in the corner of the Park. The Bardsey apple trees are a local, hardy variety which is known to withstand seaside locations. (See www.bardseyapple.co.uk for an interesting history of this amazing apple)
West Kirby Community Fire Station Bicycle Hub
The last 8 weeks have seen approximately 300 people attending the Bike Hub to get free cycle maps, free cycle security marking, and information about adult tuition, guided bike rides, and bike maintenance, (all free sessions) locally, as well as information on racing, tiathlon and mountain biking.
The hub was a great collaboration between TTWK, the fire station, Sustrans, CTC, Wirral Cycle Campaign, Merseyside Police and others. Sharing information has given us the opportunity to set up a webpage in an effort to summarise all the local cycling opportunities. Please have a look if you're interested in getting out on your bike this summer - www.wirralgroups.org.uk/cycle_hub.html
An Apple Avenue Micro Festival
This took place on the 28th April at Gilroy Community Allotment Site. The event - one of song, poetry, tea (and cake!) - ran from 2.30-4pm and was attended by about 30 local people.
Transition Town West Kirby, Crass Routes and Gilroy Road Community Allotments had together planted the avenue of apple trees lining the lane leading to the allotment, and a special sign sculpture by local artist Steve Gent, made from reclaimed materials, had been erected to mark the partnership’s achievement.
Craig and Rosemary from local folk band Shindig, led the singing and music, songs, poems and stories were shared. The Apple Avenue is intended to promote the Incredible Edible message, encourage us all to reduce food miles, support local shops... and being nice to each other.
incrEDIBLE Transition Town WK food growing group
Friday 24th May, 11.30-12.30 pm
Drop in and join our meeting in WK library to plan and coordinate present and future incrEDIBLE projects.
Regular community orchard maintenance sessions are in partnership with the Friends of Grange community Park (below Grange cemetery - between Black Horse Hill and Lang Lane ), normally on
- the 2nd Saturday of the month 3-4pm and
- the 4th Friday 10-11 am.(weather permitting)
Everybody welcome. To find out more contact: Tel.625 9974 or Carola: 07724175779, email: ttwk.incredibleedible@gmail.com
West Kirby Farmers' Market
Saturday 25th May, 9am to 1pm
Come down and enjoy the great local food and fantastic atmosphere at the market in St Andrews's Church Hall, Graham Road this Saturday, and on the 4th Saturday of every month. We're always on the lookout for more volunteers to spend half an hour at the market from time to time - get in touch if you can help. ttwk.food@gmail.com
www.westkirbyfarmersmarket.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/westkirbyfarmersmarket
https://twitter.com/wkfarmersmarket
Free Family Cycle Ride
Saturday 1st June 11.30am - 2pm
Along the Wirral Way from West Kirby to Thurstaston & back. Approx 6 miles off road, return, at a leisurely pace, with a stop off at Thurstaston Visitor Centre for your picnic.
Meet on the grass outside the Swimming pool. Please ensure your bike is in working order, and bring spare inner tube, pump & tools in case of puncture.
Good idea to carry a drink & waterproofs. Helmets, very good idea but not obligatory. No unaccompanied children under 14
Places limited - booking essential - contact Janet of CTC Two MIlls - twomills@ctcchesterandnorthwales.org.uk or tel:0771 928 2243
Tip Lane Apple Avenue
Saturday 8th June 1-2.30pm
Come and see our fantastic Apple Avenue in Tip Lane (by Gilroy Allotments/Nature Reserve), and join in with the incrEDIBLE Transition Town WK food growing group, mulching and staking apple trees. Everyone Welcome.
Wirral Bikeathon
Sunday 9th June
Organisers are looking for more marshals to assist with the Wirral Bikeathon.
The Wirral Bikeathon, held annually in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, offers a route of 14 or 28 miles, starting from Arrowe Park. Acting as a marshal just entails standing on a corner to encourage and direct those taking part. There is no requirement to direct motor traffic. The presence of the marshals is much appreciated by the riders, many of whom are beginners and children with their parents. If anyone is able to help, then please would they contact Mike Waring by e-mail at mike@devicemark.co.uk Information about the Bikeathon, also details regarding registration can be found online at www.wirralbikeathon.org.uk
Homegrown Bananas
Monday June 24th 5.30-7.30pm
Back by popular demand! We are developing our Songs on Toast and Sweet Dreams gatherings under the new name of Homegrown Bananas, involving more venues and meeting more often.
Are you a budding musician, poet or storyteller who would like to share your talents in a friendly, family-orientated community venue? Then bring a song, poem or story to our next gathering at Toast (West Kirby Station) on Monday June 24th 5.30-7.30pm and at Sweet Pea Cafe (Acacia Grove) on Friday 19th July same time.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homegrown-Bananas/454380174650721?fref=ts
Theories of Change Workshop
Saturday 6th July, 10:30 - 2:30pm
A workshop hosted by TTWK to introduce the Theories of Change approach to achieving a long term goal. The workshop is open to anyone involved in a community group that would be interested in learning this technique for designing, planning and monitoring activities that will bring about the changes they are wanting to achieve. Places are limited, however, and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Lunch and refreshments will be included.
In brief, Theory of Change asks:
1. What do we understand about how change happens?
2. What are the changes we want to achieve?
3. What are the steps we need to take to make these changes happen?
4. What indicators (visible/measurable signs) can we use to monitor how successful our work is?
Please email sue.povall@gmail.com if you want to join us.
What else is on locally in the next month?
Concerts, walks, talks, more bike rides, Spring Bank Holiday Seaside Fair in Coronation Gardens, children's events, Hoylake Community Cinema, Mad Hatter's Tea Party Big Lunch at Hoylake Community Centre, Wedding Fair at Melrose Hall, Craft Fair, Wirral Open Studio Tour and lots more. See the What's On diary at www.wirralgroups.org.uk for more details.
Friday, 22 February 2013
Incredible Edible Hoylake Prepares for Another Season of Sharing | Bay TV Liverpool
A smashing little film about the Incredible Edible project in Hoylake.
Incredible Edible Hoylake Prepares for Another Season of Sharing | Bay TV Liverpool
Incredible Edible Hoylake Prepares for Another Season of Sharing | Bay TV Liverpool
Sunday, 17 February 2013
update for February
Helpers Needed
The Farmers' Market is totally dependant on volunteers to keep it running. Please consider joining our list of people who are happy be asked to help for half an hour from time to time - even if you can only do it once or twice a year! It's a lovely atmosphere, you see lots of people you know coming to the market and it feels great to be able to help. Email ttwk.food@gmail.com
Incredible Edible West Kirby
Friday 22nd February 2-3 pm
The Incredible Edible Community gardening project, as seen in Hoylake, is expanding into West Kirby. Come and have some half term fun, planting raspberries in Grange Park. Meet at the Scout Hut end of Grange Park, at the end of Lang Lane. No need to book, just turn up. Gardening experience is not essential, just keen interested people. If you want to find out more or if you feel you can help in any way, please contact us: ttwk.incredibleedible@gmail.com or ring Carola: 07724175779
West Kirby Farmers Market
Sat 23rd February 9am to 1pm
Buy free range and organic meat, national award-winning cheeses, eggs, bread and cakes, vegetables and fruit, drinks, honey, preserves and more.
If you're interested in the provenance of your food, it's an opportunity to meet the people who grow, rear or produce the food that you buy and talk to them about what you are buying. Find out about animal welfare, use of pesticides, how and where the food has been produced, what ingredients are in it and how best to cook or serve it. The Farmers' Market is very much a relationship about trust.
St Andrew's Church Hall, Graham Rd CH48 5DE
If you like our January e-newsletter why not subscribe to our monthly email update, which arrives a couple of days before each market? Subscribe here or email Margaret at ttwk.food@gmail.com.
Holylake Local Food Fair
3rd March 10am to 2pm
The Hoylake Local Food Fair is back! Another great opportunity to find high quality, local food.
Head Chef Julian, from Julian’s Restaurant in Hoylake, will be whipping up a three course meal during his demonstrations there as well as answering your cooking questions.
The Parade, 31 Hoyle Road, Wirral CH47 3AG on the corner of North Parade and Hoyle Road in Hoylake.
TTWK AGM
Friday 15th March
A date for your diaries - agm with food, music and fun.
We'd welcome new committee members if you'd like get more involved with what we're doing. More details to come.
West Kirby Fire Station Community Cycle Hub
Look out for the next phase of West Kirby Fire Station Community Cycling Hub on Saturday mornings, starting Saturday 23 March for eight weeks. Get practical sessions on cycling and bike maintenance, local information leaflets, cycle maps, cycling and walking advice, lights and locks.
Find out about a range of cycling opportunities - Breeze Rides, Belle Rides, Mountain Bike skills sessions, Club Cycling, Wirral Wheelers Local Rides, CTC Family Rides, Cycle for Health Rides etc. Whatever your interst in cycling, come along and see what we have to offer.
The Farmers' Market is totally dependant on volunteers to keep it running. Please consider joining our list of people who are happy be asked to help for half an hour from time to time - even if you can only do it once or twice a year! It's a lovely atmosphere, you see lots of people you know coming to the market and it feels great to be able to help. Email ttwk.food@gmail.com
Incredible Edible West Kirby
Friday 22nd February 2-3 pm
The Incredible Edible Community gardening project, as seen in Hoylake, is expanding into West Kirby. Come and have some half term fun, planting raspberries in Grange Park. Meet at the Scout Hut end of Grange Park, at the end of Lang Lane. No need to book, just turn up. Gardening experience is not essential, just keen interested people. If you want to find out more or if you feel you can help in any way, please contact us: ttwk.incredibleedible@gmail.com or ring Carola: 07724175779
West Kirby Farmers Market
Sat 23rd February 9am to 1pm
Buy free range and organic meat, national award-winning cheeses, eggs, bread and cakes, vegetables and fruit, drinks, honey, preserves and more.
If you're interested in the provenance of your food, it's an opportunity to meet the people who grow, rear or produce the food that you buy and talk to them about what you are buying. Find out about animal welfare, use of pesticides, how and where the food has been produced, what ingredients are in it and how best to cook or serve it. The Farmers' Market is very much a relationship about trust.
St Andrew's Church Hall, Graham Rd CH48 5DE
If you like our January e-newsletter why not subscribe to our monthly email update, which arrives a couple of days before each market? Subscribe here or email Margaret at ttwk.food@gmail.com.
Holylake Local Food Fair
3rd March 10am to 2pm
The Hoylake Local Food Fair is back! Another great opportunity to find high quality, local food.
Head Chef Julian, from Julian’s Restaurant in Hoylake, will be whipping up a three course meal during his demonstrations there as well as answering your cooking questions.
The Parade, 31 Hoyle Road, Wirral CH47 3AG on the corner of North Parade and Hoyle Road in Hoylake.
TTWK AGM
Friday 15th March
A date for your diaries - agm with food, music and fun.
We'd welcome new committee members if you'd like get more involved with what we're doing. More details to come.
West Kirby Fire Station Community Cycle Hub
Look out for the next phase of West Kirby Fire Station Community Cycling Hub on Saturday mornings, starting Saturday 23 March for eight weeks. Get practical sessions on cycling and bike maintenance, local information leaflets, cycle maps, cycling and walking advice, lights and locks.
Find out about a range of cycling opportunities - Breeze Rides, Belle Rides, Mountain Bike skills sessions, Club Cycling, Wirral Wheelers Local Rides, CTC Family Rides, Cycle for Health Rides etc. Whatever your interst in cycling, come along and see what we have to offer.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Transition Town West Kirby update for November
Help needed please
We need more helpers at the launch of the Farmers' Market this Saturday (24th Nov). Over time, we expect the market to settle down and run without a great number of volunteers, but we're obviously not sure how the first one will go and it would be great to have a few willing bodies around to deal with anything which arises. So, whoever you are, if you're planning on coming anyway, and have 30-60 minutes to spare, please drop me an email (ttwk.food@gmail.com). All welcome - it'll be fun and there's no implied commitment to help at future markets!
Bicycle Maintenance session
Friday 23rd November, 2pm
At West Kirby Fire Station Cycle Hub
Come and join this free session where Simon Wallis, Sustrans Bike It Officer will show you how to keep your bike safe and healthy.
Cycling is really taking off in West Kirby - it can be a fun, sociable, low-cost, healthy activity. While you're at the Cycle Hub (on every Friday 1-3pm until 7th Dec), why not sign up for one of the many local courses or bike rides - dozens of others already have. There is something here for everyone, from complete beginner to advanced mountain bike skills.
West Kirby Farmers' Market
Saturday 24th November (and 4th Saturday in every month)
9am to 1pm St Andrew's Church Hall Graham Road
Home-cooked meats; chutneys, pickles, jams & marmalades; ice cream & sorbets; organic lamb, beef, vegetables & apples; cheshire cheese, soft blue cheese, Camembourne, butter, buttermilk; chocolates and French macaroons; oak smoked fish, meat, poultry, cheese, seasalt, vegetables; beef, lamb, pork, chicken, burgers; olive oil & marinated olives; French bread and viennoiserie; rare breed lamb; fruit & vegetables; pasta, sauces and pesto; sourdough breads; cakes, scones, cookies, flapjacks; samosas, bhagees, curry sauce, Asian chutneys; vegetarian pies, tarts, lasagne, pâtés, burgers, scotch eggs, nut burgers & hummus; bottled beers; sausages; brie, yoghurt & yoghurt drinks; honey, propolis, pollen, beeswax products; pies, tarts, quiches, home-made fudge.
www.westkirbyfarmersmarket.co.uk
twitter.com/wkfarmersmarket
www.facebook.com/groups/westkirbyfarmersmarket
A Winter warmer - Songs on Toast is back.
Wed 5th December at 5.30pm
Featuring The Mighty Flea Ukuele Band
Come along to Toast Café in the station, and bring along a song or a poem if you like!
Tickets £3 includes £2 drinks voucher.
Other events locally
To see what else is going on locally, keep and eye on our local What's On in West Wirral page.
Highlights this week include:
Hogback Day
Thurs 22nd Nov, 2.30 - 6pm
Please join us in celebrating Hogback Day - The 120th anniversary of the opening of the Charles Dawson Brown Museum in West Kirby.
Treasure map, St Bridgets Picture Trail, Viking themed crafts for children, Continuous digital presentation of old West Kirby, Update on Museums progress, Tours of the Museum, Exhibitions. Refreshments. Everybody welcome. St Bridgets Centre, St Bridgets Lane, West Kirby CH48 3JT
www.westkirbymuseum.co.uk
twitter.com/WKMuseum
Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday 24th November 10am to 2pm
If you're thinking of Christmas presents, nip down to this Friends of Coronation Gardens event at Westbourne Hall on Saturday. You can support Fair Trade, local crafters, your local park & community hall and solve Christmas present issues all at the same time. They have beautiful local handmade jewellery, glassware, knitted items, hand-crafted wood, cards, needlecraft etc.
Westbourne Hall, Westbourne Road, West Kirby.
We need more helpers at the launch of the Farmers' Market this Saturday (24th Nov). Over time, we expect the market to settle down and run without a great number of volunteers, but we're obviously not sure how the first one will go and it would be great to have a few willing bodies around to deal with anything which arises. So, whoever you are, if you're planning on coming anyway, and have 30-60 minutes to spare, please drop me an email (ttwk.food@gmail.com). All welcome - it'll be fun and there's no implied commitment to help at future markets!
Bicycle Maintenance session
Friday 23rd November, 2pm
At West Kirby Fire Station Cycle Hub
Come and join this free session where Simon Wallis, Sustrans Bike It Officer will show you how to keep your bike safe and healthy.
Cycling is really taking off in West Kirby - it can be a fun, sociable, low-cost, healthy activity. While you're at the Cycle Hub (on every Friday 1-3pm until 7th Dec), why not sign up for one of the many local courses or bike rides - dozens of others already have. There is something here for everyone, from complete beginner to advanced mountain bike skills.
West Kirby Farmers' Market
Saturday 24th November (and 4th Saturday in every month)
9am to 1pm St Andrew's Church Hall Graham Road
Home-cooked meats; chutneys, pickles, jams & marmalades; ice cream & sorbets; organic lamb, beef, vegetables & apples; cheshire cheese, soft blue cheese, Camembourne, butter, buttermilk; chocolates and French macaroons; oak smoked fish, meat, poultry, cheese, seasalt, vegetables; beef, lamb, pork, chicken, burgers; olive oil & marinated olives; French bread and viennoiserie; rare breed lamb; fruit & vegetables; pasta, sauces and pesto; sourdough breads; cakes, scones, cookies, flapjacks; samosas, bhagees, curry sauce, Asian chutneys; vegetarian pies, tarts, lasagne, pâtés, burgers, scotch eggs, nut burgers & hummus; bottled beers; sausages; brie, yoghurt & yoghurt drinks; honey, propolis, pollen, beeswax products; pies, tarts, quiches, home-made fudge.
www.westkirbyfarmersmarket.co.uk
twitter.com/wkfarmersmarket
www.facebook.com/groups/westkirbyfarmersmarket
A Winter warmer - Songs on Toast is back.
Wed 5th December at 5.30pm
Featuring The Mighty Flea Ukuele Band
Come along to Toast Café in the station, and bring along a song or a poem if you like!
Tickets £3 includes £2 drinks voucher.
Other events locally
To see what else is going on locally, keep and eye on our local What's On in West Wirral page.
Highlights this week include:
Hogback Day
Thurs 22nd Nov, 2.30 - 6pm
Please join us in celebrating Hogback Day - The 120th anniversary of the opening of the Charles Dawson Brown Museum in West Kirby.
Treasure map, St Bridgets Picture Trail, Viking themed crafts for children, Continuous digital presentation of old West Kirby, Update on Museums progress, Tours of the Museum, Exhibitions. Refreshments. Everybody welcome. St Bridgets Centre, St Bridgets Lane, West Kirby CH48 3JT
www.westkirbymuseum.co.uk
twitter.com/WKMuseum
Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday 24th November 10am to 2pm
If you're thinking of Christmas presents, nip down to this Friends of Coronation Gardens event at Westbourne Hall on Saturday. You can support Fair Trade, local crafters, your local park & community hall and solve Christmas present issues all at the same time. They have beautiful local handmade jewellery, glassware, knitted items, hand-crafted wood, cards, needlecraft etc.
Westbourne Hall, Westbourne Road, West Kirby.
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