Founded in 1150, the monks of this Benedictine monastery looked after travellers for nearly 400 years and supervised the first regulated ‘Ferry ‘cross the Mersey’.
Programmes for the over 50’s and the mature listener. Broadcasting on the internet only.
Oxton Artists – The Oxton Art Fair is a wonderful showcase of art, craft and design from local artists within four of galleries of the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead. Café available and fully accessible.
Each artist can submit up to six pieces of work.
A friendly group of people who are no longer in full time employment and wish to carry on learning and being active. At the U3A meetings over a cup of tea or coffee they listen to a variety of interesting and informative speakers. Their activities do not end there as they have lots of interest groups and two walking groups.
For more information visit our website at http://www.u3asites.org.uk/wirral or ring 0151 345 1611. Diane Adams (chairman) dianemadams@outlook.com
WIlliamson Art Gallery li>Located outside the centre of Birkenhead, the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum was purpose-built and was opened in December 1928.
Williamson Art Gallery li>The building is named after John and Patrick Williamson, father and son, who each bequeathed a substantial sum of money to Birkenhead Borough Council.