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Jade Wright

Jade Wright

Folk star Richard Thompson talks about his Floral Pavilion gig

FOUNDING member of pioneering 60s band Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson, was named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one the top 20 guitarists of all time.Read

Celebrate Wirral’s basking sharks for National Marine Week

It’s National Marine Week and the Wildlife Trusts are urging everyone to grab a bucket and spade and head down to the beach at Thurstaston on August 5, where you could be in for a surprise.Read

Join the fun on Thurstaston beach

ARE you a family who wants to explore your local habitats? Why not attend one or all of three Wirral’s Wildlife Warrior sessions over the summer holidays.Read

Survey shows importance of Wirral’s wildlife waterways

A NEW survey has revealed just how important the UK’s coastlines such as the Dee and Mersey estuaries are for the world’s migratory waterbirds.Read

Great day out at Chester Zoo carniverous plants show

ONE of the greatest collections of carnivorous plants ever displayed will go on show at Chester Zoo this summer.Read

Great days out on Wirral for all the family

JOIN the ranger for a guided walk over Caldy Hill on Thursday, June16, 1.30 - 3pm and learn all about the heathland and woodlands of this area.Read

Wirral nature lovers urged to help swift population this summer

WIRRAL bird lovers are being urged to help swifts this summer, as these extraordinary birds start arriving in the peninsula’s skies.Read

Join the Mad March Hares at Wirral Country Park this Saturday

AS MARCH begins this week, the lengthening daylight allows us a glimpse of one of the country’s most magical wildlife spectacles – boxing hares.Read

Wirral gives £10,000 to new Fairtrade projects

SALES of Fairtrade products soared by 40% in 2010 showing no downturn on ethical values despite the tough economic times.Read

Birdwatch at Kings Gap and Merseytravel selected as best practice for sustainable development

ON SATURDAY join the Wirral rangers for a Birdwatch at Kings Gap in Hoylake.Read

Wirral’s climate week challenge and month of the environment

WHAT a week it has been for Wirral’s environmental campaigning.Read

MasterChef Claire Lara goes back to her roots

WHEN Wirral chef Claire Lara won MasterChef: The Professionals, every foodie worth their sea salt wanted to taste her final menu.Read

Get back to nature with a Claremont welly walk

WE all know that Claremont Farm is home to the Wirral Food and Drink festival, and fantastic cookery courses for budding masterchefs.Read

Businesses and schools across Merseyside have been recognised for their contribution to greener transport

BUSINESSES and schools across Merseyside have been recognised for their contribution to achieving a more sustainable transport future as Merseyside Transport Partnership announces the winners of its annual awards. There were seven categories in total and organisations of all sizes and from all sectors were invited to enter.Read

Wirral’s new eco friendly fun course

HOW do you fancy learning more about the environment in a fun and friendly setting.Read

Green and gorgeous: Merseyside-based non-profit arts organisation High Tide launches EDGEspace

MERSEYSIDE-based non-profit arts organisation High Tide launches EDGEspace later this month, a new cultural venue promoting a greener lifestyle.Read

Get fit in Birkenhead Park with fun activities

NEED to work off a few extra inches after the Christmas festivities? Making a New Year’s resolution to get fit or take up a new hobby? Well Birkenhead Park has just the answer.Read

Conservation masterclass at Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve

THIS Sunday there’s a chance to enjoy a conservation workshop at Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve in Bromborough. Running from 10am-12.30pm, it’s an opportunity to discover Wirral’s secret valley. It’s part of an excellent series of talks and walks focusing on this vital nature reserve. Strong footwear and suitable clothing advised. Sorry no dogs. Not suitable for young children. Free event. Booking essential call 0151 334 9851 or email: easthamrangers@wirral.gov.uk.Read

Rare birds expected in Wirral this week

KEEP your eyes peeled this week for beautiful brightly-coloured waxwings visiting Wirral as they migrate south.Read

Mersey estuary sees increase in sightings of porpoises and kingfishers

KINGFISHERS, bumblebees and porpoises have been spotted in record numbers in the Mersey as part of this year’s national Waterways Wildlife Survey.Read

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