Peter Rainsford Presents
2025-11-28 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Williamson Art Gallery, Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UE, United Kingdom
Peter Rainsford presents a Miscellany of Music and Creativity.
Peter is founder and director of Tafelmusik music school in Oxton. Each month he brings a varied repertoire of music and performers to the Williamson.
As well as a musical talk from Peter and songs from singer/songwriter Paula, this month’s special guest is tenor Terence Robertson who will sing a selection of well-known songs.
Terence Robertson has performed in France, Belgium, Italy, Germany Spain and Switzerland. He studied with Carlo Bergonzi and Luciano Pavarotti, and he has sung with Scottish Opera, English National Opera, Opera North, Opera Holland Park and won great success in the role of Verdi’s Otello with Welsh National Opera.

Tafelmusik website

Live music with Eleanor Kelly
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:30
Eleanor Kelly is a classical guitarist who has been a regular performer at the Williamson for many years, and we’re delighted to welcome her back for a new setlist performance.
In December she will be performing music by Latin women composers, focusing on the music of the beautiful music of Argentine composer Carmen Guzmán to celebrate her centenary. Expect fiery rhythms, beautifully intimate melodies, and an exploration of rich Latin music on guitar.
Free admission but donations welcome to support Eleanor’s Carmen Guzmán Recording Project, which you can read more about below.
Eleanor Kelly | Recording project

Life Drawing
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30
Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for the next of their Friday night Life Drawing sessions at the Williamson.
Open to all abilities, no experience needed as the tutors can guide you through the session. Basic materials will be available, though you are also welcome to bring your own or let the tutors know if there’s anything specific you require.
£10 cash or card payment on the night. No booking required.
Sessions will be on the second Friday of every month on an ongoing basis.
About Liverpool Life Drawing

Books and Banter
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30
Love books? Love talking about books? Love Books & Banter!
Books and Banter is an opportunity to talk about books guided by theme, with no specific book set to read. Discussions around the subject are facilitated but not restricted, and tangents are welcome.
The theme of December’s meeting will be Celebration.
Free to all – no need to book, just come along!
Take a look at the list from November’s session
MEMORY: books that punctuated your life

The Williamson Café will be open and serving refreshments, including alcohol.

Enjoy the Piano
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
A varied selection of Piano Music played by local musicians.
Our Enjoy the Piano sessions are going from strength to strength, and we are always happy to hear from musicians who would like to take part in the concert.
Please contact: Peter Rainsford- piedpiper2000@aol.com to book your place.

The Café will be open for refreshments.
