bev ayre

💙 We had a fantastic time at Preston's Fire Garden at Avenham and Miller Parks! 🔥 We hope you all enjoyed the dazzling fire sculptures, performances and displays.

Monster news! Plans for the finale to Wirral’s year as Borough of Culture have been revealed, with a family spectacle at New Brighton’s Marine Lake on 1 and 2 November... wirralview.pulse.ly/h3vqoi3rig

R.I.P. Maggie Smith. Seen here on the Parkinson show with Kenneth Williams, reading one of John Betjeman's poems (Death In Leamington) to Betjeman himself.

It's September so working on Manchester's next Parade. Christmas Parade on its way -⁦@walktheplank⁩

What a day celebrating the Serious Nonsense Festival on Saturday. Serious fun for everyone! @KnowsleyCouncil @cultureKnowsley #seriousnonsensefestival

Are you sitting comfortably?... 📚 As part of this year’s Serious Nonsense Festival join renowned children’s authors Simon Adepetun & Jude Lennon for storytelling sessions at Shakespeare North Playhouse. Book online at: orlo.uk/hDfT1 @simonadepetun @JudeLennonBooks

The Serious Nonsense Festival returns to #Prescot this Saturday! This year's festival has a distinctly nautical theme, so expect pirates, pedalos and postcards from the seaside! When visiting support your local #Prescot #independent shops, bars and restaurants! ❤️ @GaryUsher_

Join Polari Salon founder Paul Burston at the Serious Nonsense Festival for a special panel discussion on the Polari Young Person’s Book Prize, with judge Zoey Dixon and James Mayhew, who won the prize in 2022 for his book Nen and the Lonely Fishermen. @PaulBurston @PolariPrize

This Saturday, Manchester Day is bringing pop-up performances, astounding acrobatics, and have-a-go activities to the city centre. 🤹‍♂️🎲🤸 Join us 12-6pm for a day of free family fun. Find out more: orlo.uk/9cJUV #ManchesterDay

The Serious Nonsense Festival returns to Prescot on Saturday 10 August! Catch renowned impressionist & comedian Jon Culshaw for an evening in conversation with Lady Ann Dodd as part of the festival programme. Tickets at: orlo.uk/n52Dp @ShakespeareNP @jonculshaw

The Serious Nonsense Festival returns Saturday 10 August with free & ticketed events for all of the family! Catch comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw, with an evening in conversation with Lady Ann Dodd, wife of comedy legend, Sir Ken Dodd. Tickets at: orlo.uk/SN4Jw

Save the date for some Serious Nonsense! ⁦@polarisalon⁩ appeared at this great festival last year. This year we’ll be back with a panel about LGBTQ books for younger readers with ⁦@PolariPrize⁩ winner James Mayhew and prize judge Zoey Dixon! knowsleynews.co.uk/save-the-date-…

The Serious Nonsense Festival is back! On Saturday 10 August, Prescot sets sail on a sea of silliness, with giant seagulls, performing pirates, hapless holiday makers and more taking over the town and the Playhouse! More at: orlo.uk/0RkeI @PrescotTown @ShakespeareNP

A Newsagent in Frith Street in Soho. London, 14th June 1956. #OTD

Brilliant roundup from The Guide of an amazing week in @BirkenheadPark1 programmed and produced by @walktheplank

Last week we produced three brilliant events to accompany Luke Jerram's Gaia in @Birkenheadpark1 as part of @Wirralcouncil's Borough of Culture celebrations. 30,000 visitors came, 400 artists, performers & community participants & 30 community groups got involved.

Haven't had a chance till now to post this. #Gaia at #BirkenheadPark was incredible. Had a flying visit last night and saw some of the concert and the crowds of locals enjoying it. A beautiful sight. Congratulations @WirralCouncil and @walktheplank on a great job. What's next?

@LisaMarrey1 @WirralCouncil @walktheplank We’re working with @WirralCouncil on some more exciting #BoroughofCulture moments later this year ❤️

What a night!! Thanks so much again @Sue_Higgy you were fab x

Thank you @Sue_Higgy for compering #wirralsings so brilliantly tonight under #gaia. Hope to work with you again ! ❤️