What's On in Heswall and district this weekend?

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events happening in and around Heswall, plus a must-see movie in Liverpool - and some must-watch TV shows if you fancy staying in as temperatures drop.

Saturday

Heswall FC vs Maghull FC

Gayton Park | 14:00 kick-off | Free As we slew the lethargy from Christmas past, Gayton Park kickstarts back into action and welcomes Maghull FC to the ground for what promises to be a tough and exciting game. The bar will be serving hot and cold drinks, as well as snacks. Children and dogs are welcome. The World's Best P!nk Tribute by Vicky Jackson

The Big Room Heswall | 19:00 - onwards | £23

Vicky Jackson (at the top of this page) takes over The Big Room to deliver a live, authentic tribute to P!nk. Vicky has been on the tribute scene for over a decade with her act, and will be accompanied by her touring band, creating a professional, high-end five-piece show.

Vicky will be supported by Arustic Duo, a cover duo from Liverpool.

Drinks and 2-4-1 cocktails (between 19:00 and 20:00) will be available, catered by Blind Pig Heswall. Indian street food and woodfired pizza will also be available from 19:00, delivered by Peninsula Catering Wirral.

To find out more and book tickets, please click or tap here.

Sunday

Thornton Hall Hotel | 12:00 - 16:00 | Free

Was 2021 the year you got engaged, or just had your wedding postponed because of the pandemic? Fear not, because Thornton Hall Hotel is hosting a bridal show this Sunday to give you some inspiration for your big day. The event features live music, catwalk shows, and showcases from over 30 local wedding suppliers. The event is free but tickets need to be booked in advance, which you can do here. I Due Amici in concert: Serenades on Sundays

Heswall United Reformed Church | 15:00 start | £6 OTD (cash only)

If classical music is more your speed, then you're in for a treat at the Heswall URC. Two singers, one baritone and one tenor from the L'Orchestra dell'Arte at St George's Hall, will perform some well-known classics, as well as gripping pieces from popular operas and musicals.

The act promises some powerful solos and duets from West Side Story, La Boheme, Les Miserables, and many more.

What to watch

Film

Licorice Pizza Starring Alana Haim (yes, Haim. As in, pop-rock band HAIM) and Cooper Hoffman, Licorice Pizza follows Alana and Gary as they grow up and fall in love, with 1970s San Fernando Valley as their backdrop. Funny, heartfelt, and capturing that whimsical coming-of-age feeling when you felt you could be anyone you wanted to be, this film is a feel-good nostalgic trip. The film has received critical acclaim, receiving awards from the National Board of Review, which included Best Film, as well as receiving four nominations at the 79th Golden Globe Awards and eight nominations at the 27th Critics' Choice Awards. The American Film Institute also marked it as one of the best films to come out of 2021. But don't just take it from overwhelming popular public and critical opinion, go see it for yourself. It seems you'll have to go over the water to see it though - the movie is being screened by Picturehouse at FACT Liverpool, the Everyman cinema and the Odeon Liverpool One. TV Friday The Hairy Bikers Go North

BBC Two | 19:00

The UK's beloved, rough-around-the-edges duo continue their culinary tour of the North, this time stopping off in North Yorkshire. They visit the North York Moors National Park to sample some of the fantastic produce the county has to offer.

Saturday

Britain's Outlaws: Highwaymen, Pirates and Rogues

BBC Four | 19:10 - 20:10 The first in a three-part documentary, historian Dr Sam Willis delves into the criminal underworld of 17th and 18th century Britain. The first episode is Knights of the Road: The Highwayman's Story, an in-depth look at the fearless and vicious highwaymen who often get painted with a romanticised brush in today's media. Sunday Last Woman on Earth with Sara Pascoe

BBC Two | 21:00 - 22:00

Follow comedian Sara Pascoe as she travels the world to meet the folk keeping rare crafts and professions alive in the face of commercialisation. In this first installment of a three-part series, Sara starts in Cuba where she meets a mattress magician, a cigar factory reader, and a family who scale coconut trees for an ingredient in a popular local confection.

Have a great weekend.