Design Awards 2019
4 Commendations in the The Oxton Society Design Award scheme were presented at the AGM on Sept 25. Full details of the winning projects and the Panel's comments can be viewed here.
Xmas Lights Switch-on, Sat, 30 Nov
Blue Plaque(s) for Cyril Scott
The first Cyril Scott plaque was unveiled by Vasily Petrenko, Chief Conductor of the (RLPO) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at a small ceremony at the Laurels on the corner of Kylemore and Village Rd on June 15, 2019 . Also in attendance was the Deputy Mayor of...
Secret Gardens, 12 May 2019
This year's Secret gardens was a major success, helped by a beautiful day of sunshine which brought out the crowds in their thousands. Ticket sales were up by 10% on last year and over 3,000 visitors saw about 20 gardens. Our refreshments, Raffle and Plant Stall...
Some of our contact details have changed
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Oxton History Walks – 2019 programme
Secret Gardens, Sunday, May 12, 2019
We need your help to make Secret Gardens a success, raising funds for the Birkenhead Youth Club, The Terral Morgan Memorial Fund, Wirral Women and Children's Aid and of course The Oxton Society. Volunteers Could you give a couple of hours to help with a wide variety...
Edith Smith Booklet now online
Following world-wide interest in Oxton's own first woman police officer, Edith Smith, you can now access the full version of Bob Knowles' booklet here. Limited copies of the printed presentation version of the booklet are available from the Oxton Bookshop in the...
Xmas Lights Switch-On: another triumph
Over 500 locals were treated to mulled wine, mince pies, hot-dogs and carols at our White Xmas Switch-on on Sat, Dec 1. The weather was mild, the mood was happy and a good time was had by one and all.
Oxton in Bloom – another award
Oxton's Gold Award 27 of Wirral’s entries to this year’s the RHS’s North West In Bloom competition have been recognised at an awards ceremony at the Southport Convention Centre on Nov 2nd. Oxton got a Gold Award in the village category for 2018. Wirral’s...