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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul Dufton. Paul was a greatly valued member of The Arts Society Wirral, contributing many years of dedicated service on our committee as Secretary and offering his time and expertise as a Heritage Volunteer Co-Ordinator. His commitment and steady presence have been deeply appreciated, and he will be sincerely missed.
November 2026
Hello everyone,
At the beginning of October our Young Arts Team attended the Deeside Art Group annual exhibition held at Westbourne Hall in West Kirby. This society was founded in 1947 and is the oldest art society on the Wirral Peninsula. Part of their annual exhibition is the inclusion of a Wirral School. The chosen school in 2026 was Calday Grange and we, the Wirral Arts Society, offered three prizes in the student category. Each prize winner received a £50 voucher.
We are looking forward to a change of art work in the clip frames we installed, over ten years ago, at St. Catherine’s Hospital. Hilbre High School will be the next school to display their work and we hope all will be in place at the beginning of December. We appreciate the time and effort given to this project by both the staff at Hilbre and at St. Catherine’s. A true case of “ Watch these spaces.”
I hope to welcome you to two events this month.
Monday 2nd November
Day of Special Interest
The History of the Tree in Art from Giotto to Klimt.
Clare Ford-Wille
Monday 16th November
Lecture
Thomas Hetherwick - a modern maverick
Ian Swankie
Both these events will take place in Heswall Hall. We are very lucky to have such a suitable venue available for our activities. I would like to thank the staff at the hall who always both welcome and support us with their friendly professionalism.
Judith Wheat
Discover, Learn, and Connect with The Arts Society Wirral
The Arts Society Wirral welcomes members to enjoy a vibrant monthly programme of captivating lectures delivered by leading experts across a range of artistic and cultural fields. These inspiring talks are beautifully complemented by a calendar of exciting excursions, tours, and visits throughout the year—bringing each subject to life beyond the lecture hall.
Members can also get involved through our rewarding Volunteer Programme. Opportunities include Church Recording, supporting local heritage through Archiving, and engaging the next generation via our Young Arts initiatives with local youth.
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