May 2008 events
Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May
Spirit Visions
10.30am - 5.30pm
Mind, Body and Spirit Show including Mediums, Clairvoyants, Palmists, Psychics, Reike Healing, Massage, Alternative Therapies, Spiritual Healing and more. A true paranormal show. Entrance £3.00/£2.00
Saturday 17 May
Compost Giveaway
10.00am - 2.00pm
Compost generated from the 'Kerbside Collection' scheme will be available free of charge for you to use to enhance your garden. Come to the main public car park (off Muirhead Avenue) and help yourself to some of nature's soil improver! Bring your own shovel and bag.
Saturday 17 May
Walk a Mile in Memory
11.00am
Every year over 300 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly. Join our sponsored walk in support of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID), the UK's cot death charity, in memory of those precious lives.
Meeting point: West Derby Village entrance gates to Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Route: From the West Derby gates (at St Mary's Church) to Croxteth Hall (1 mile)
Organiser contact details: Natalie Roberts Tel: 07514 898 972 or Email: Robertsnatalie15@aol.com
Saturday 17 May to Sunday 1 June
Spring Bank Holiday Funfair
12 noon - 5.00pm (subject to weather)
Sharland's Funfair - traditional rides for children aged 12 and under.
Sunday 18 May
Bark in the Park
11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Supported by Animals in Need and Cobalt Housing. The ever popular Bark in the Park Fun Dog Show Classes return courtesy of West Lancs K9 Centre. Pet Ambulance and local animal charities attend and support this annual event, which also promotes the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme. Bring your dog and enjoy the free entertainment on display - maybe even try entering some of the fun classes - you don't have to have a pedigree pooch for this show! Loads of fun and things to see for non-dog owners too!
For more information contact West Lancs K9 Centre on 0151 929 3974.
Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June
Croxteth Hall Toy Hunt
10.30am - 5.00pm
The Molyneux children have lost their toys. Can you help find them? A work-sheet is provided for this unusual 'treaure hunt' style fun for children. All entries will be added to a prize draw. The event is supported by Caudwell Children's Charity.
Normal Hall admission prices apply.
Saturday 24 May to 1 June
Wheelers Horse Drawn Bus and Donkey Rides
An additional attraction for the half term break. Subject to weather. Small charge payable.
Don't forget all our regular events throughout the month:
- Sundays 4, 11, 18 and 25 and Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 May, 2.00pm - 4.00pm our costumed Heritage volunteers bring the Hall display rooms to life.
- Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 May, 1.30pm Walk for Health - enjoy a healthy walk through the park
- Thursdays 1, 8, 18, 22 and 29 May, 6.00pm Walk for Health - enjoy an evening healthy walk around the park
- Sundays 4, 11, 18 and 25 May - West Derby Courthouse is open (time by arrangement)
- Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 May - 10.00am Cycle for Health - booking essential.