On Sunday 13th December at Jack  Rabbit Slims in Hoylake, Wirral, Liverpool Band China Crisis will be performing a Christmas Gig. A support Act to be announced. Tickets available Here The band have been very supportive of our fund raising for a better Meols Park Play Area, so please go along and support them as they have supported us.

The Friends of Meols Park put on a ‘Sparks In The Park’ event for the local and surrounding communities on Sunday 8th November 2009, when Fun & Fireworks were the order of the day. The weather was really kind to us especially as in the days leading up to the event the weather had been horrendous.The fun started off at 2pm with Childrens Fairground Rides,Bouncy Castles , Slides,Swing Boats and Refreshments galore with Chips,Burgers,Hot Dogs,Candy Floss and of course the superb Mulled Wine made by Rachel and John. 7 Waves 92.1 Community Radio set up in the Marquee to keep us entertained with some great music. They set up beside the Beer and Wine tables at the request of Brian.(only joking) Elaine and her helpers were also in the marquee selling chocolate apples and glow in the dark bracelets to raise funds for the Rainbows. The lucky winner who got to activate the VIP plunger was Alan Scott from Meols. We had to delay the start of the Firework Display as it didn’t get completely dark until 5.55pm but it was well worth the wait. Heres to next years display on the 7th November 2010. Don’t miss it!

Friends of Meols Park Wirrals Champion Team of the Year 2009

by Jane Clare, Birkenhead News

OUR very own Wirral community champions joined others from across the North west last Friday when they were toasted as heroes. For the first time the Wirral News was represented in the Scottish Power/Trinity Mirror Your Champions Awards. Community champions gathered for the red carpet treatment at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chester as glowing tributes were paid to those unsung and selfless community stalwarts who have given so much to our region.Young and old heroes from towns, villages, schools and community organisations mingled with local celebrities, MPs, civic dignitories and representatives from Scottish Power and our sister publisher, Trinity Mirror Cheshire.
Carl Wood Trinity Mirror Cheshire publishing director reminded guests that a champion, by definition is “An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person.”He added: “We are very proud to be associated with and support this fantastic initiative. It would not be possible without the champions and tonight we are celebrating the achievements of some very special people.

Scottish Power have been proud co-sponsors of the award which has paid tribute to some extraordinary and remarkable characters.Raymond Jack managing director of energy retail for Scottish Power explained: “We are genuinely proud to be associated with this event. The event shines on the vast amount of charitable work being done in the area and the people that make a real difference in the community.”Special guests of the evening included ITV presenter Trevor Green who compered and Snooker Champion and Strictly Come Dancing star Willie Thorne.The snooker star said: “The world today is a very strange place which is why I am so honoured to be here. It’s great to be talking about and listening to champions.”

Buy a £1 Raffle Ticket and the winner gets to start our firework display on Sunday 8th November by activating the VIP Plunger. 2nd Prize is £20 Meal Gift voucher, 3rd Prize is a Large box of chocolates.

We have won the 2009 Wirral News Champion Team  of the Year and now go forward to the final awards ceremony on November 6th in Chester, where we will discover whether or not we are to be the overall winners of the regions involved. Lets all keep our fingers crossed heh!    

Come along to our Fun and Fireworks Event on Sunday 8th November. Fun starts at 2pm when we have childrens fairground rides,refreshments,beer and mulled wine. The firework display will be around 5pm ish. come early to enjoy the event and get a good viewing spec.

Monday 2nd November at 7.30pm

All welcome

2nd October 2009. Talk about Kids Power !!! It takes a phone call by 7 year old Ellen to get the council fitters to put back the nest swing. So all the kids (and Mums and Dads) are happy again. Ellen just had to test it out on the way to school…..

The new Meols Park Play Area was officially opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral, accompanied by the Mayor & Mayoress of Knowsley on 6th September 2009 during our Celebration Day.
The Liverpool Band China Crisis have been very supportive of our cause and were the ’surprise guests’ in the music marquee on the day.
“Eddie and Gary of China Crisis first met at St Kevin’s school in Kirkby, Liverpool, so it was fitting that the Mayor and Mayoress of Knowsley should attend.”

6th September 2009 was Meols Park Celebration Day. The Park was packed with local residents enjoying the rides,shows and of course the live music. The day was such a success that we are having another event next year on Sunday 5th September.