Mike Carr – sad news
We were very saddened to hear that Mike Carr passed away in his sleep on April 5th. Our sympathy and condolences go to Barbara who has been a tremendous support to Mike, especially in the last few years when Mike has been less active. Mike and Barbara are the longest...
Secret Gardens, Sunday, May 8th – Advance Tickets now on sale
Secret Gardens, Sunday, May 8th. Advance Tickets now on sale Ticket information – advance tickets £8, on-the-day £10 Advance tickets are now on sale online. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets OR scan the code. You will be able to buy in person from all our usual...
Xmas Lights Switch-on survives Storm Arwen
The switch-on of the lights took place on Saturday November 27th at 4.30pm. After a year without a real-life celebration we enjoyed all the usual attractions including: Mulled wine, mince pies and hot-dogs Kids’ entertainment by Woodcraft Folk Santa Claus...
Oxton Society AGM
The Oxton Society AGM will be held on Wednseday Sept 29th at 7.30pm at St Saviour's Parish Centre We have not been able to have an Annual General Meeting since 2019. We have considered all the options available as we return to normal. St Saviour's can...
Oxton’s 5th Blue Plaque, George Schultz
We have unveilled our fifth Blue Plaque outside the former home of First World War hero George Schultz. The unveiling ceremony took place at 3 Silverdale Road, Oxton, on August 7. It was conducted by Major Paul Hands from Chetwynd Barracks. George's grandson, John...
History Walks 2021 Programme
The new programme of FREE History Walks has been announced. Click here for full details
Hanging Baskets – welcome back
The Oxton Society's Hanging Baskets are now cheering up the village centre. Thanks to our volunteers, some heavy-lifting from Phil Piercy's ClearGround team and a very generous donation from one of our members in memory of their relatives, Barbara Taylor and earl...
Virtual Secret Gardens, Sunday, May 9th
This year’s ‘Virtual’ Secret Gardens of Oxton will take play on Sunday, May 9 between 10am and 4pm. Visitors will be able to access the event via Facebook by searching for https://www.facebook.com/oxtonsecretgardens in your internet browser. You don’t need to be a...
OXTON HISTORY WALKS 2021
We hope it will be possible to resume the programme of walks this year. The dates below are provisional and depend on the government’s easing of lockdown restrictions. All participants will be required to wear face masks and observe social distancing and numbers on...
Oxton’s new Defibrillator
The Oxton Society is delighted that, thanks to generous member donations, Community Fund grants from Wirral Borough Council and a partnership between the Oxton Society and Eraklis Developments Ltd, a defibrillator is now located at The Willows, in the centre of the...