EVENTS
​​Friday 13th March
Talk: 'Retrofitting a Listed Building to Passivhaus Standards'
7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL
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A talk by Andrew Hobson.
Admission: £5
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Andy and his partner, Janet, have transformed a semi-derelict Grade 2 listed property, empty for over a decade, into a highly energy efficient family home fit for the twenty first century. The talk will describe the technical and bureaucratic hurdles that had to be cleared before building work began but will focus mainly on the resource-saving interventions installed on the property to make it, officially, the most energy efficient building on Merseyside and the most energy-efficient listed building in the world.
Andy is a retired factory manager and management consultant who retired to the Wirral 5 years ago.
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The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.
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Friday 10th April
Talk: 'From Wirral to Wales - Otters, Badgers & Other Creatures'
7.30pm
Thornton Hough W.I. Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL
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A talk by Malcolm Ingham
Admission: £5
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Mal Ingham was formerly Head Ranger and Wildlife officer for Wirral Council and set up and ran the Wildlife Rehabilitation Unit based in Thurstaston. As wildlife officer, he assisted the police in investigating wildlife crime and gave expert prosecution evidence. After retiring, he moved to Denbighshire where he currently does the same for the North Wales Police.
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His talk will consist of a bit of history regarding his time on Wirral and the Wildlife Rehab Unit, followed by his life in Wales monitoring otter and their interaction with fox and badger. Mal will also talk about monitoring of small mammals and a little of his wildlife police work.
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​​​​​Sunday 12th April
New Ferry Butterfly Park Workday with Wirral Countryside Volunteers
9.30am - 4pm
Howell Road, New Ferry, CH62 5BJ
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Free volunteering event. Come for the whole day or join in and leave when you want to.
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Activities will include preparations for the Open Day on 3rd May.​ Please bring lunch and stout footwear. Tools, training and tea provided.
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Cycle and car parking available on reserve. Good public transport links available.
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Contact: Paul Loughnane by email or telephone 0151 645 8937.
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Sunday 3rd May
New Ferry Butterfly Park Open Day
11am - 4pm
Howell Road, New Ferry, CH62 5BJ
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The opening of the 2026 season!
Lots to see and do for all the family: art trail, art and craft tables, nature walk, tombola, plant sale, cake sale, BBQ.
Entry to the event is free but donations are very welcome.
No parking at the park during the Open Day, except disabled access. There is plenty of parking available in the local area. Good public transport links are available - the Butterfly Park is next to Bebington train station.
