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Knowsley Flower Show

Sunday 4th August 2019

11.00am – 5.00pm

Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Huyton

Free Shuttle bus from Prescot sponsored by Prescot Town Council

Click here for more details and shuttle bus timetable

For the eighth successive year Brown’s Field was the scene of much enjoyment as it played host to the 2019 Prescot Carnival. This Town Council run event continues to attract more and more visitors each year, all of whom are welcome to enjoy a wide variety of free activities and performances throughout the day, along with a large funfair, trader, service provider and community stalls. Despite the overcast weather visitors flocked in their hundreds to enjoy and support this fantastic community event, those in attendance were treated to performances from:-

Keiron Kenny – Singer

West Lancs Dog Display Team

Smile Dance Academy & Performing Arts – Dancing and Drama

Jamie Cushion – Prescot’s Got Talent under 16’s Winner – Singer

Astrid – The Voice Kids UK 2018 – Singer

Louise Bergquist – Singer

Jan Williams Theatre School – Dancing

Lauren Oldham – Prescot’s Got Talent over 16’s Winner – Singer

Preparations for next year’s Carnival are already underway – if you would like to take part please get in touch.

15th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts – Friday 21st to Sunday 30th June 2019

Highlights include:

Band & Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary

Friday 21st June, 7.30pm (£7)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

We usher in the festival with a debut appearance from a spectacular brass band that began life as the Stockport Borough Polic Band over 65 years ago.  Enjoy a Cottom’s hot pot in the interval, included in the ticket price.

Choral Celebration

Saturday 22nd June, 7.00pm (£5 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

The Prescot Festival Chorus assembles once again to perform one of the most celebrated works of the Baroque era, Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, along with festival director Robert Howard’s Alleluia.  In the second half, we welcome the sublime Liverpool Cathedral Choir, under the baton of Lee Ward, its director since 2017.

Richard Lea in Recital

Sunday 23rd June, 3.00pm (£5 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

More than an hour of popular, classical and sacred music from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral’s organist, followed by wine/juice and nibbles (included in ticket price).

Film: The Magnet (1950)

Thursday 27th June, 7.00pm (£5)

St Paul’s Church, Bryer Road, Prescot, L35 5DN

A young James Fox—billed simply as William at the mere age of 10—stars in this charming Ealing comedy, filmed on location in New Brighton and Liverpool. Enjoy the trip down memory lane (and a complimentary choc ice).

Dr Jazz & the Cheshire Cats

Friday 28th June, 7.00pm (£7)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

The Lymm-based big band return to Prescot with vocalists for an evening of showstopping numbers from the classic swing era.  We’ve teamed up with the Albion Bakehouse to treat you to a cupcake in the interval (included in ticket price).

Opera Viva on Broadway

Saturday 29th June, 7.30pm (£6)

Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston. L35 3QX

Merseyside’s outstanding Opera Viva present a programme packed with memorable tunes from the golden age of American musical theatre, a time before the microphone.  Hot drinks and bar available.

Festival Finale with Maghull Wind Orchestra & Danielle Louise Thomas

Sunday 30th June, 7.30pm (£6 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

Audiences loved them so much last year, we’ve asked this exceptional community ensemble to return with a soprano soloist for another vibrant finale.  Along with songs from such popular shows as Oliver! we draw the festival to a close Proms-style, with patriotic favourites, including Jerusalem and Land of Hope & Glory.  Come in good voice, and bring a flag or buy one on the night!

Prescot Town Council hosted it’s Annual Community Recognition Awards Evening on Saturday. Local community groups were invited along to enjoy an evening to recognise the efforts of Prescot’s active community groups. Prescot Town Councillors organised the buffet for the evening and facilitated some fun games of Heads and Tails.
The award for Community Group of the Year went to the Friends of Eaton Street Park and the award for Citizens of the Year went to Karl and Clare Duvall for their work on the Red Box Project within Prescot/Knowsley.
The Mayor of Prescot raised over £200 for the Mayors Charity by holding a raffle on the evening.
Thank you to all those who came along to support the evening and congratulations to the award winners.

15th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts – Friday 21st to Sunday 30th June 2019

Highlights include:

Band & Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary

Friday 21st June, 7.30pm (£7)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

We usher in the festival with a debut appearance from a spectacular brass band that began life as the Stockport Borough Polic Band over 65 years ago.  Enjoy a Cottom’s hot pot in the interval, included in the ticket price.

Choral Celebration

Saturday 22nd June, 7.00pm (£5 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

The Prescot Festival Chorus assembles once again to perform one of the most celebrated works of the Baroque era, Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, along with festival director Robert Howard’s Alleluia.  In the second half, we welcome the sublime Liverpool Cathedral Choir, under the baton of Lee Ward, its director since 2017.

Richard Lea in Recital

Sunday 23rd June, 3.00pm (£5 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

More than an hour of popular, classical and sacred music from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral’s organist, followed by wine/juice and nibbles (included in ticket price).

Film: The Magnet (1950)

Thursday 27th June, 7.00pm (£5)

St Paul’s Church, Bryer Road, Prescot, L35 5DN

A young James Fox—billed simply as William at the mere age of 10—stars in this charming Ealing comedy, filmed on location in New Brighton and Liverpool. Enjoy the trip down memory lane (and a complimentary choc ice).

Dr Jazz & the Cheshire Cats

Friday 28th June, 7.00pm (£7)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

The Lymm-based big band return to Prescot with vocalists for an evening of showstopping numbers from the classic swing era.  We’ve teamed up with the Albion Bakehouse to treat you to a cupcake in the interval (included in ticket price).

Opera Viva on Broadway

Saturday 29th June, 7.30pm (£6)

Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston. L35 3QX

Merseyside’s outstanding Opera Viva present a programme packed with memorable tunes from the golden age of American musical theatre, a time before the microphone.  Hot drinks and bar available.

Festival Finale with Maghull Wind Orchestra & Danielle Louise Thomas

Sunday 30th June, 7.30pm (£6 – under 16s free if with an adult)

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA

Audiences loved them so much last year, we’ve asked this exceptional community ensemble to return with a soprano soloist for another vibrant finale.  Along with songs from such popular shows as Oliver! we draw the festival to a close Proms-style, with patriotic favourites, including Jerusalem and Land of Hope & Glory.  Come in good voice, and bring a flag or buy one on the night!

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The Mayor of Prescot, Cllr Pat Cook was recently invited to attend an open day at Rydal Ward at Whiston Hospital who provide care for adults with dementia. A new courtyard has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the patients and provide a safe and open space to enjoy.

https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/dementia-ward-unveils-new-o…/

Picnic in the Park event at Eaton Street Park on Sunday 28th July 2019 between 12.00pm – 4.00pm. Tickets £5.

FREE training for community groups in Prescot on how to run a community organisation.

Monday 17th June 2019
9.30am – 12.30pm
Prescot Town Hall