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Sun 5 February

FOR FOLK SAKE Folk and Acoustic Showcase.

Mon 6 February

Come Strut Your Stuff - open floor poetry and acoustic music

Tue 7 February

Liverpool Network Theatre Group - weekly workshop

Meeting of Liverpool Holistic Circle

Study opportunities abroad - free presentation for parents, advisors and students

Writer's Ink Adult Writing Group

Wed 8 February

Transition Cafe

Thu 9 February

'FIGHTING FOR GOLD' - Women's boxing in Sierra Leone

Europe in Crisis: Is There a Left Alternative?

Fri 10 February

Liverpool Acoustic eXtra

Critical Mass cycle ride

Sat 11 February

Radical Liverpool: Live Acoustic Music

Tue 14 February

Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre

Wed 15 February

Liverpool Friends of the Earth meeting

Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre

Sun 19 February

Inclusive Church visits St Brides Liverpool

Thu 23 February

Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre

Sat 25 February

Art & Craft Fair at Lark Lane

Tue 28 February

Liverpool Social Centre Collective Meeting

Liverpool Womens LGBT Book Group

Thu 1 March

Romantic era poetry and music society

Fri 2 March

Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre(on till Sat 3 Mar)

Sat 3 March

Capoeira Club

Wed 7 March

Liverpool Friends of Palestine Monthly Meeting

Thu 22 March

Melissa Benn: talk on "School Wars"

Fri 6 April

A Titanic Murder mystery(on till Sat 7 Apr)

Sat 14 April

A Titanic Murder mystery


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Today's date - Saturday 4 February 2012

Sat 4 February - Liverpool Friends of Palestine Vigil

Liverpool Friends of Palestine will be holding their monthly vigil on the steps of St Luke's Church (the bombed -out church at the top of Bold Street). Vigils held on the first Saturday of every month.

12pm till 2pm - Steps of St Luke - location map

Email: rosemary@lfop.fsnet.co.uk

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Sat 4 February - Saturday Vegan Cafe

Saturday afternoon drop-in at the Liverpool Social Centre. Vegan food, tea & coffee, by donation. Free use of computers & wifi internet access.

12pm to 5pm - Next to Nowhere (Liverpool Social Centre), 96 Bold Street, Liverpool city centre - location map

Website: www.liverpoolsocialcentre.org

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Sat 4 February - Swing with the Jiving Lindy Hoppers

The Jiving Lindy Hoppers
 
The popular dance group The Jiving Lindy Hoppers will be making a return visit to International Slavery Museum on Saturday 4th February as part of our Waterfront Extravaganza weekend. During Black History Month 2009, The Lindy Hoppers left us all speechless with their daring and acrobatic dance moves and look set to do the same this year. After watching them in action, there will even be the opportunity to learn the basic step yourself in an informal workshop.
 
The Lindy Hop (or Lindy) is a partner dance that originated in 1920's and 30's Harlem, New York. The dance contains footwork borrowed from the Charleston and Tap. It can be wild and spontaneous, with frenzied kicks and body movements, or it can be cool and sophisticated. 'Lindy' is considered a cultural phenomenon that broke through the race barrier when segregation was still the norm.
 
Looking back on where the Lindy Hop came from, we encounter American history and a the global cultural change facilitated by the American GI's that travelled in World War II. Modern dancers, interested in cultural history are piecing together the roots of Lindy through the tales and film footage of the original dancers, now in their 80s and 90s. Although the lineage and history of Lindy may be muddled, it is certain that it was born from the blending of African rhythms and movements with European structured dance.
 
Come down and watch the amazing performances and even have a go yourself.

1pm,2pm and 3pm - Merseyside Maritime Museum - location map

Telephone: 0151 478 4456
Email: vikky.evans-hubbard@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Website: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

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Sun 5 February - FOR FOLK SAKE Folk and Acoustic Showcase.

FOR FOLK SAKE is a monthly showcase of wonderful local folk and acoustic acts. The event is on the first Sunday of every month and is absolutely free.

7.30pm - Bumper, 14-18 Hardman Street. - location map

Email: folk.at.bumper@gmail.com

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Mon 6 February - Come Strut Your Stuff - open floor poetry and acoustic music

Come Strut Your Stuff - open floor poetry and acoustic music on the first Monday of every month at the Egg Cafe! (or on second Monday of the month when the first Monday clashes with a Bank Holiday).
 
All performers and listeners welcome. First time readers and performers encouraged. The Cafe normally gets very busy, so avoid disappointment by arriving early to claim a seat and a performance slot.
 
Hosted by Graham, and featuring Stan the Harper.

8pm - The Egg Cafe, 2nd Floor, 16-18 Newington, Liverpool City Centre - location map

Email: info@comestrutyourstuff.co.uk
Website: www.comestrutyourstuff.co.uk

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Tue 7 February - Writer's Ink Adult Writing Group

Writer's Ink launches a new Adult Writing Group, every Tuesday from November 8th at 6:30pm in The Clove Hitch. The sessions are YOU-LED, if you've a topic you want to write about let it out! We'll be partaking in some word art to decorate The Clove Hitch also! It's £4 per session and there's free cake! Express your creativity in a dedicated space!

6:30pm - The Clove Hitch - location map

Telephone: 07856095801
Email: writersink@live.co.uk
Website: www.writersink.moonfruit.com

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Tue 7 February - Meeting of Liverpool Holistic Circle

Liverpool Holistic Circle is a forum for sharing and increasing knowledge of all things holistic.

The group is almost unique: there is no membership, no enrolment and no commitments. Just turn up on any Tuesday evening and join in with the information, inspiration, fun, sharing, tea and biscuits.

There is no formal membership, but to cover costs we request a donation of £3.50 per meeting attended.

Our weekly Tuesday meetings cover a huge range of subjects relating to complementary therapies, holism and spirituality. All like-minded people are welcome to come to join us, either regularly or as a one-off.

See website for details of the weekly talks, events, and activities.

7.30pm - The Rosicrucian Chapter, 19, Dovedale Road, Liverpool - location map

Email: mail@liverpool-holistic-circle.org
Website: www.liverpool-holistic-circle.org

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Tue 7 February - Liverpool Network Theatre Group - weekly workshop

Our ongoing weekly workshops are open to all. We share skills, try out new ideas, and most of all have fun!
 
Network workshops are held every week, including half term and summer breaks.
 
Please feel free to come along to any workshops, whatever amount of experience you have, from beginner to drama student to professional!
 
They are usually self contained in theme, so you don't need to wait until the end of a series to join. Also they continue alongside performance rehearsals, which occur on a different night.
 
Each workshop has a different theme, and are usually led by experienced workshop leaders or interested members of the group. Occasionally we have visiting workshop leaders to bring in different skills. Any member of Network is also welcome to lead workshops, following discussing their plans with the group and workshop organisers.

Members take it in turns to run workshops, on a range of practical skills, drama games and exercises, themes and plays. For information call 0151 733 9606.

We also have a play reading group who meet regularly to discuss ideas for new plays, on a separate evening to the workshops.

Workshops now take place at 13 A Hope Street. The entrance to the building is from the back, via Arrad Street at the back of Everyman Theatre. This is the road next to the Casa pub. Please ring the bell, there is a porter letting people in. It may get cold there, so bring a fleece!

The start time is 7pm, running until 9pm.

Since we will now need to pay venue hire, we have agreed to charge £1.00 per person per workshop. Those who can afford to pay more are invited to do so.We can make special arrangements for those who cannot afford this.

If you decide to join Network there is a yearly subscription fee of £5 waged, £3 unwaged.

Why not come along? Non members also welcome.

7 pm till 9pm - 13a Hope Street,Liverpool City Centre (the entrance is from the back, via Arrad St)
Telephone: 0151 733 9606
Email: liverpoolnetworktheatre@googlemail.com
Website: www.liverpoolnetworktheatre.org.uk

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Tue 7 February - Study opportunities abroad - free presentation for parents, advisors and students

This year, due to the increase in UK tuition fees, the number of British students expected to go abroad for their university education has increased dramatically. Mark Huntington, Managing Director of A Star Future and www.studyinholland.co.uk, will deliver a presentation addressing the key reasons for study abroad and will provide the perspective of current students at international universities. He will also address the key issues of choosing a university abroad and how to finance international education. In order to allow time to answer questions we are limiting the number of participants at this free event. If you are interested in learning more about international higher education please register with us at www.astarfuture.co.uk.

18:30 - 21:00 - Jurys Inn, 31 Keel Wharf, Liverpool - location map

Website: astarfuture.co.uk

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Wed 8 February - Transition Cafe

Transition Café is Transition Liverpool's monthly meeting where we discuss a variety of Transition issues in a relaxed and informal way. Come along and meet up with other Transitioners or find out more about how you can get involved. It starts at 6:30pm with soup, tea and coffee available. You’ll find us at the Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane.

6:30pm - Quaker Meeting House - School lane
Email: theteam@transitionliverpool.org
Website: www.transitionliverpool.org

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Thu 9 February - 'FIGHTING FOR GOLD' - Women's boxing in Sierra Leone

Photographer Lee karen Stow talks about the new photogrpahs in her exhibition '42 Women of Sirerra Leone'. These new images document the womens boxing team in Sierra Leone and their fight to be accepted, against the odds, for the London 2012 Olympics. Lee will also speak about her UK photograph project 'Girls in the Ring' which follows girl and women boxers in the UK. FREE EVENt - Please ring 0151 478 4456 to reserve a place.

5.30pm - Merseyside Maritime Museum - location map

Telephone: 0151 478 4456
Email: vikky.evans-hubbard@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Website: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

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Thu 9 February - Europe in Crisis: Is There a Left Alternative?

Compass on Merseyside invites you to a debate with guest, Arlene McCarthy MEP.

7.00pm - Quaker Meeting House, School Lane, L1 - location map

Telephone: 01704 895247
Email: cyndereli@hotmail.co.uk

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Fri 10 February - Liverpool Acoustic eXtra

Liverpool Acoustic is proud to be launching a brand new event this month that gives a little eXtra to the local music scene.
 
Liverpool Acoustic eXtra will take place on the second Friday of each month at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. Unlike the established Liverpool Acoustic Live event which sees local musicians performing alongside national and international acts, Liverpool Acoustic eXtra will only feature acoustic musicians from Liverpool and the 'Greater Merseyside' area.
 
Tickets are only £4 in advance from wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic and £5 on the door
 

8pm - View Two Gallery, 23 Mathew Street, Liverpool
Website: http://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/live

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Fri 10 February - Critical Mass cycle ride

A Critical Mass is a group of cyclists, wheelchair users, rollerskaters, skateboarders, in fact anyone on self-propelled transport is welcome to join. We travel around the city on a random route following whoever is in front with the purpose of celebrating non-polluting transport. Sometimes it's just for fun and sometimes it's to campaign for better transport facilities.

"We aren't blocking traffic - we ARE traffic!

Critical Mass takes place on the every 2nd friday of the month.

6 pm - Meeting point at Chinese Arch on Nelson Street, Liverpool city centre
Email: m.bradman@liv.ac.uk
Website: liverpoolcm.blogspot.com/

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Sat 11 February - Radical Liverpool: Live Acoustic Music

A live acoustic night with a difference, drawing on Liverpool's radical traditions.
 
This month will feature performances from:
 
Alun Parry, Our Morals and AcousticA
 
Tickets £4.50 online at Wegottickets.com or £5 on the door.
 
For your diary - No Radical Liverpool in April - see the Big Song and Dance page: http://www.radicalliverpool.com/Big_Song_and_Dance.html

Studio 2 seats about 60 people. If you arrive after the seats have all been taken it will be standing room only. If you need a seat, for example because of a disability, contact us by email and we will make arrangements for you.

Doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm - Studio 2, Parr Street Studios, 33-45 Parr St, Liverpool - location map

Website: www.radicalliverpool.com

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Tue 14 February - Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre

A VALENTINE SPECIAL!!!! The Play, Chicken or Veggie Curry and live music from the Dots!!! Gathering Jack - A Valentine Horror Thriller ... 2012, Liverpool is gripped in fear as the serial killer ‘Gathering Jack’ stalks the streets. As he haunts known Liverpool landmarks such as the Williamson Tunnels and St George’s Hall, no woman is safe! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching who will be next….and with the police clueless, who will stop him… Tickets £8 book in advance on 07913449396 or 0789 1110487

7.30pm - The Casa, Hope Street - location map

Email: info@burjesta-theatre.co.uk
Website: www.burjesta-theatre.co.uk

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Wed 15 February - Liverpool Friends of the Earth meeting

Friendly, informal meeting of Liverpool's local Friends of the Earth group. Past campaigns have included local regeneration, climate change and transport. Open to all!
 
We meet on the third Wednesday of every month.

**UPDATE: Venues currently vary - please check the web-site (www.liverpoolfoe.org.uk) or contact Michael on Michael@liverpoolfoe.org.uk or 077 33 310 667 for info**

6.30pm till 8pm - Various venues - see website for updates
Telephone: 07733 310667
Email: Michael@liverpoolfoe.org.uk
Website: www.liverpoolfoe.org.uk

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Wed 15 February - Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre

The Play Gathering Jack + Live Music from The Dots Gathering Jack - A Valentine Horror Thriller!!! ... 2012, Liverpool is gripped in fear as the serial killer ‘Gathering Jack’ stalks the streets. As he haunts known Liverpool landmarks such as the Williamson Tunnels and St George’s Hall, no woman is safe! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching who will be next….and with the police clueless, who will stop him… Tickets £5, Pay on the door or phone 07913449396 to reserve tickets

7.30pm - The Casa, Hope Street, Liverpool - location map

Telephone: 07913449396
Email: info@burjesta-theatre.co.uk
Website: www.burjesta-theatre.co.uk

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Sun 19 February - Inclusive Church visits St Brides Liverpool

Rev Bob Callaghan, National Co-ordinator for Inclusive Church will be visiting St Brides on Sunday 19 February to showcase the work of Inclusive Church nationally and how parishes and individuals in Liverpool can get involved.
 
Inclusive Church is a organisation which is committed to working for a church that is welcoming and open to all. They work with individuals and partner organisations to raise awareness about the ways that people feel excluded by the church. This includes sexuality, gender, race or socio-economic background.
 
Bob will be taking the morning service at 10am at St Brides and this will be followed by a lunch event from 12 to 2pm at St Brides so you could come to both or just the lunch/talk from 12pm. Everyone is very welcome!
 
Bob will also be presiding at the Open Table, a Eucharist service for Liverpool's LGBT community at 6pm also at St Brides.
 
If you need any further details please contact Warren on open.table@yahoo.co.uk or call 07776 476 024.

10am - St Brides Church, Catharine St Liverpool - location map

Telephone: 07776476024
Email: open.table@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.stbridesliverpool.com

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Thu 23 February - Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre

The Play - Gathering Jack + live music from The Dots Gathering Jack - A Valentine Horror Thriller!!! ... 2012, Liverpool is gripped in fear as the serial killer ‘Gathering Jack’ stalks the streets. As he haunts known Liverpool landmarks such as the Williamson Tunnels and St George’s Hall, no woman is safe! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching who will be next….and with the police clueless, who will stop him… Tickets £8/£6 Reserve Tickets on 0151 703 0000 Buy online www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk or pay on door

7.30pm - The Lantern Theatre, 57 Blundell Street (up from the MacDonalds on the Dock Road) - location map

Telephone: 07913449396
Email: info@burjesta-theatre.co.uk
Website: www.burjesta-theatre.co.uk

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Sat 25 February - Art & Craft Fair at Lark Lane

Today - and on the 4th Saturday of each month - Art and Craft Fair.

Jewellery, Textiles, Photography, Ceramics, Art, Papercraft, Fashion Accessories and lots more.

Affordable, High Quality, Original Work by Local Creatives

Go to www.calidadevents.co.uk for details

FREE ADMISSION.

Demonstrations throughout the day.

11am to 5pm - The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool - location map

Website: www.calidadevents.co.uk

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Tue 28 February - Liverpool Social Centre Collective Meeting

Monthly meeting organising development & use of the Liverpool Social Centre - anyone interested in being involved is welcome. The meeting is on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Entrance to the Liverpool Social Centre is next door to the bookshop, ring the bell labelled 'basement'.

7.30pm - Liverpool Social Centre, in the basement of 96 Bold Street, Liverpool city centre - location map

Email: info@liverpoolsocialcentre.org
Website: www.liverpoolsocialcentre.org

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Tue 28 February - Liverpool Womens LGBT Book Group

Book group for LGBT women in Merseyside. We are a group of lesbian and gay women who loving reading. We meet the last Tuesday of each month. Although we try to read books of lesbian interest, this isn't exclusive and suggestions for new reading are always welcome. Discussions are friendly and informal. We tend to choose two books per month so you can read both, just one or neither. If you like chatting about books and want to meet new people, come along and join us. Visit our website or facebook page for details of this month's books.

7.30pm - Doctor Duncans pub, Liverpool City Centre - location map

Website: www.liverpoolbookgroup.moonfruit.com

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Thu 1 March - Romantic era poetry and music society

Do you love the music and poetry of the Romantic Era? The Society meets on the first Thursday each month at Green Days Café, Lark Lane, Aigburth from 7pm onwards. We sit at a candle lit table and eat our supper listening to the Romantic composers- Chopin, Liszt, Schubert etc… After supper we have poetry readings of the Romantic poets- John Keats, P B Shelley, Lord Byron etc and have discussions on the Romantic poets and composers. Bring your favourite poems and CDS!

7pm onwards - Green Days Cafe, Lark Lane. - location map

Email: aeolian_harp@hotmail.co.uk

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Fri 2 March to Sat 3 March - Gathering Jack, A Liverpool Serial Killer - Burjesta Theatre

Gathering Jack - The Play + Interactive Crime Scene with audience + discount price for tour of Williamson Tunnels... Gathering Jack - A Valentine Horror Thriller!!! ... 2012, Liverpool is gripped in fear as the serial killer ‘Gathering Jack’ stalks the streets. As he haunts known Liverpool landmarks such as the Williamson Tunnels and St George’s Hall, no woman is safe! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching who will be next….and with the police clueless, who will stop him… Tickets £5 pay on door Reserve tickets by phone 0151 709 6868 (thursday to Sunday) or online enquiries@williamsontunnels.co.uk *** Special Offer – reduced price for a tour of the tunnels available between 5pm and 7pm on night of performance if watching the play – normally £4.50, discount price £3 – must book tour in advance.

7.30pm - Williamson Tunnels, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool - location map

Telephone: 07913449396
Email: info@burjesta-theatre.co.uk
Website: www.burjesta-theatre.co.uk

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Sat 3 March - Capoeira Club

What is Capoeira? Capoeria is a Brazilian martial art that was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil. It is a unique martial art that incorporates musicality, acrobatics and dance. Training Capoeira improves fitness, flexibility, strength and self defence. International Slavery Museum will be starting a Capoeira Club Saturday mornings from 3rd March 10-12pm Please ring 0151 478 4456 to register your interest. If you have an interest in martial arts, dance or acrobatics or just want to try something new, come along to one of the friendly classes, led by Daniel Baird. All ages, levels of fitness and abilities welcome!

10am every saturday - Merseyside Maritime Museum - location map

Telephone: 0151 478-4456
Email: vikky.evans-hubbard@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Website: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

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Wed 7 March - Liverpool Friends of Palestine Monthly Meeting

Monthly meeting of Liverpool Friends of Palestine. (Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month.) All welcome.

7.30pm - 2nd Floor (Methodists) above News From Nowhere 96 Bold St Liverpool - location map

Website: http://liverpoolfriendsofpalestine.co.uk/

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Thu 22 March - Melissa Benn: talk on "School Wars"

Compass on Merseyside invites you to a meeting with Melissa Benn who will talk about her book, "School Wars". 5.30pm Book signing. 6.00pm Meeting starts.

5.30pm - Quaker Meeting House, School Lane, L1 - location map

Telephone: 01704 895247
Email: cyndereli@hotmail.co.uk

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Fri 6 April to Sat 7 April - A Titanic Murder mystery

In commemoration of 100 year anniversary of the RMS Titanic's maiden and only voyage. The plot of this Murder Mystery is inspired by the true events that took place on that fateful trip. Enjoy a beautiful three course meal in the exquisite surroundings of the Old Library. Be entertained by our award winning professional actors. The table who can deduce "Who done it" wins a bottle of wine. Music and a late bar follows. Tickets £35 (includes 3 course meal). To book please call 0151 228 6445

7pm - Croxteth Hall, Croxteth Country Park - location map

Telephone: 0151 228 6445
Website: www.croxteth.co.uk

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Sat 14 April - A Titanic Murder mystery

In commemoration of 100 year anniversary of the RMS Titanic's maiden and only voyage. The plot of this Murder Mystery is inspired by the true events that took place on that fateful trip. Enjoy a beautiful three course meal in the exquisite surroundings of the Old Library. Be entertained by our award winning professional actors. The table who can deduce "Who done it" wins a bottle of wine. Music and a late bar follows. Tickets £35 (includes 3 course meal). To book please call 0151 228 6445

7pm - Croxteth Hall, Croxteth Country Park - location map

Telephone: 0151 228 6445
Website: www.croxteth.co.uk

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