Family Days out in Southport and surrounding areas.

There are lots of things to do for all the family in Southport and surrounding areas from today, Sunday 26th April.

Steam & vintage vehicle rally, Free Tennis, Teddy Bears Picnic, model raiilway show, Southport Scouts St George's parade, and lots more besides

The annual Riverside Steam & Vintage Vehicle Rally takes place from 10am-4pm this Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26.

Visitors can enjoy more than 500 steam, vintage and classic vehicles.

There will be a vintage fairground, steam gallopers, beer tent, donkey rides, miniature steam railway and more. Admission is £7 adults, £6 OAPs, £3 children, under-11s go free.

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Model Railway Show - OLD Christ Church on Waterloo Road in Waterloo will stage a The Model Railway Show this Saturday and Sunday (April 25 & 26).

Admission is adults £4, OAPs £3.50, children £2, under fives free.

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THE Southport Scouts St George’s Parade takes place this Sunday (April 26).

It will start from Waterside Lodge before travelling over the Marine Parade Bridge, along The Promenade, Leicester Street, and across Lord Street to Holy Trinity Church.

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TENNIS For Free sessions take place at Victoria Park, College Road, Crosby, on Sunday (April 26).

The weekly coach-led session is from 1pm-3pm for all ages and standards. All equipment is provided. Details from 07843 384346.

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LITTLE Explorers pre-school sessions, run by Creation Station, start back this week. Lots more painting, sticking, cutting and creating!

LITTLE Explorers pre-school sessions, run by Creation Station, start back this week. Lots more painting, sticking, cutting and creating!

Wednesday sessions take place in The Parlour, at Betsy Boo Creations, on Birkdale Trading Estate, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, at:

1. 10:30-11:30am

2. 12:00-1:00pm

3. 1:30-2:30pm

Thursday sessions are held at: Playtown, Ocean Plaza, Marine Drive, Southport between 1.30pm and 2.30pm.

Do you have a little one between 18 months and four years old?

Would you like to do more creative activities but don’t really fancy making a mess at home?

Little Explorers is perfect for you!

Friendly, laid back sessions where you and your little ones can explore lots of different materials, create some lovely keepsakes and memories and you don’t have to clear up any mess.

Places are very limited. To book, please call or text Naomi Savory on 07933 751 210 or email: naomisavory@thecreationstation.co.uk.

Sessions cost £18 per child for four weeks (£8 siblings) or £5.50 individual sessions (£2 siblings).

Sessions will be ending May 13 & 14.

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The Lion King

Film fans are invited to a special outdoor screening of “The Lion King” at Southport’s King’s Gardens on Friday May 1.

The film will start at sunset (around 9.10 pm) and admission is free; however a donation of £2 per person to the Friends of King’s Gardens will help to support future screenings.

"The Lion King" will be shown in the community garden. No seating is available, so those attending are advised to wrap up warm and perhaps bring a small pop up tent to act as a wind break. Food and drink will be on sale in the gardens, or film goers can bring their own picnics. For further information on the screening, please contact Sefton Council's Parks Team on 0151 934 2421. You can also keep up to date with future events by visiting www.kingsgardens.sefton.gov.uk

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A TEDDY Bears Picnic takes place at Jollies Barn, at the Gravel, Mere Brow, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Saturday, May 2.

Admission is £5 per ticket (one child/ one adult) and includes cold buffet and to hours play.

For more details phone Anna Ingram from Southport Morrisons on 01704 531181.

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A BLISS charity event is taking place at St George’s Church on Lord Street in Southport between 1pm and 4.30pm on Saturday, May 2.

The charity helps babis born too soon, too small and too sick.

Visitors can enjoy a fun afternoon of games, competitions and stalls.

All welcome.

The event is supported by Kookie Kreations.

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A LEGO club takes place at Crosby Library in Crosby Road North, Waterloo, on Saturday, May 2. The sessions take place in the Music Room from 10.30am to noon, just drop in. Admission is free.

For more details, call 0151 257 6400.

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WEST Lancashire Light Railway on Station Road, Hesketh Bank, holds its Teddy Bears Outing 2015 on Sunday, May 3, between 11.30am and 4.30pm.

WEST Lancashire Light Railway on Station Road, Hesketh Bank, holds its Teddy Bears Outing 2015 on Sunday, May 3, between 11.30am and 4.30pm.

Two engines will be in steam.

Bring a bear and travel half fare - and expect a big surprise in the woods!

For more details visit www.westlancs.org

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JASPERS FUNdraising Day will take place at the Southport Scouts headquarters of Waterside Lodge, on Marine Drive, Southport, between 11am and 4pm on Sunday, May 3.

Visitors can enjoy a day of fun for all the family, lots of lovely bargains, a jewellery stall, new cat related products, craft stalls, tombolas, raffles, children’s games, children’s entertainment, refreshments and food, a place to meet old and new friends, chat, bag a bargain and have some fun. Everybody welcome. parking available.

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CINDERELLA makes a guest appearance on Friday, May 8 at Jollies Barn play centre at the Gravel, Mere Brow.

CINDERELLA makes a guest appearance on Friday, May 8 at Jollies Barn play centre at the Gravel, Mere Brow.

Visitors can enjoy a Starkidz show, a ride on a real horse and carriage, and a hot meal, all for £10.

For more details call Jollies Barn on 01772 812309.

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PUSH the Boat Out takes place at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, Cambridge Road, Waterloo, on Sunday, May 10 between 10am and 4pm .

The event takes place in partnership with Crosby Sailing Club.

If you’ve always wanted to have a go at sailing or are returning to the sport after a break or just want a great day out with the family, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a go - you never know, you may love it and find yourself becoming a regular down here on the Lake!

The event is open to all abilities (aged eight and over) and will offer the opportunity to take to the water under the expert guidance of RYA dinghy and windsurfing instructors at a cost of just £5 per person for a one hour session.

The usual attractions will also be on offer such as the option to pay & play hire the rowing boats and kayaks and a bouncy castle for those who prefer to stay on land with the little ones!

Phone 0151 966 6868.

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BOS Musical Theatre Company present the smash hit Broadway musical Hairspray

May 23-30 at The Little Theatre, Houghton Street, Southport.

BOS Musical Theatre Company present the smash hit Broadway musical Hairspray May 23-30 at The Little Theatre, Houghton Street, Southport.

Nightly performances take place at 7.30pm, with a matinee on Saturday, May 30 at 2pm.

To book advanced tickets call 01704 564042.

Box office opens Saturday May 16 - call 01704 530521.

For more details visit: www.bosmtc.co.uk

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Wild Outdoors - SEFTON Council and Sefton Play Council have launched a new joint initiative for children, Wild Outdoors, at Waterloo Marina play area on Wednesdays, 3.30-5.30pm, until May 27th.

Fun activities include natural craft sessions and there will be the chance to enjoy campfire food.

Contact Sefton Council’s Parks and Greenspaces on 0151 934 2421.

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FARMER Ted’s, on Flatman’s Lane, Downholland, has lambs, piglets and – fingers crossed – some calves.

There will also be magic shows, birds of prey demonstrations and free tractor rides around the farm.

Farmer Ted’s is open daily 10am-6pm. Entry is £30 for a family of four. Visit: www.farmerteds.com or phone: 0151 526 0002 or email: farmerted@farmerteds.com

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Arnold Hague won first prize in the Southport Flower Show 2014 photography competition with this image, 'Garden With A View'

SOUTHPORT Flower Show bosses are inviting entries for a photography competition.

It is open to amateurs of all ages, with three print classes – British Plant Portraits, British Garden Views, British Natural History and Wildlife – and a creative digital class.

Entry forms are available from www.southportflowershow.co.uk

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