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Autumn Event Guide Oct-Dec 2018 - Sefton Park Palm House
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Autumn Event Guide Oct-Dec 2018 - Sefton Park Palm House
The Monster Halloween Ball:
Sefton Park Palm House                                                            www.lanterncompany.co.uk
Preservation Trust
Sefton Park
Liverpool L17 1AP
www.palmhouse.org.uk
Director: Roy Boardman
Operations Manager (Functions): Rosemary Sorrell
Operations Manager (Events): Josiah Worth
Visitor Experience Manager: Kate Martinez
Functions Co-ordinator: Sandra Marshall
Business Support Co-ordinator: Colette Roberts
Events Co-ordinator: Naomi McAllister
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Welcome to autumn...
We are now approaching two of the         echoing in our glasshouse during
most visually disarming seasons           the festive season.
and the jewel of Sefton Park is well      Keep an eye out for a festive twist
worth seeing with the colours of          on many of our events throughout
autumn and sparkle of winter as its       the winter months. If you wish to
backdrop. We have put together a          take a closer look at the venue and
spectacular variety of events that        what we can do for your big day we
will be worth braving the weather for,    also have a Wedding Open Evening
with plenty of warming culinary           each month.
and visual delights to tempt you
from hibernation.                         We are very lucky to have this
                                          beautiful Grade ll* listed building
We are much anticipating our annual       accessible all year round. The
fundraising dinner, it really is the      building is open daily and we only
highlight of our calendar and this        ask for a suggested donation of £2 to
year The Henry Yates Thompson             support The Palm House. So wrap up
dinner is set to inspire and captivate.   warm and we will make sure you can
Lyrical and classical performers will     grab a hot chocolate or even a
accompany you into our illuminated        mulled wine at many of our events
Enchanted Garden. As well as this         taking place in the colder months.
luxurious event we also have a            We are so grateful to be surrounded
plethora of events suitable for the       by such beauty, with the structure of
whole family including our fabulous       the building really standing out
Fireworks Party on the 5th                against the canvas of winter and the
November. Also back by popular            glass providing beautiful autumnal
demand we will be hosting some            reflections. So come and visit us
themed cinema screenings in both          whether to take advantage of our
October and December. Providing           picturesque backdrop, have a
you with a truly unique viewing           peaceful moment within the
experience and the Lantern                grounds, enjoy one of our wide
Company will be hosting workshops         range of events or to buy your
and their very first Monster               Christmas tree from us. Support a
Halloween Ball. We will of course be      charity while having a piece of the
bobbing for apples overHalloween          Palm House in your home.
and the sounds of carols will be

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Fireworks                                                       Chocolate Party/                                                Comedy Night,                                                   Palm House
Party                                                           Garland Making                                                  Hit and Run                                                     Cinema Nights
We know that the Palm House looks its absolute best             The Palm house really strives to programme events that          Laughter is one thing that surely brings people together        Join us for 3 nights of frightful fun from 29th of October to
when the sky is illuminated by a spectacular display of         are suitable for everyone. So this festive season we have a     during the holiday season. Don’t miss Hit and Run on            the 31st will make you quiver with antici…pation. Cinema
fireworks. Make sure you grab your hats and mittens              real mixture of activities to get you in to the spirit on the   their return to the Palm House for a fantastic comedy           nights are an amazing experience for all your family and
and get down to see our striking display on the 5th             build up to Christmas. We will have two sessions available      Christmas special. It’s the perfect way to see in the festive   friends. We have a range of Halloween screenings from
of November. Definitely the highlight of the month.              for chocolate making one that will be perfect for the little    period with your friends and work colleagues alike! As          Hocus Pocus to The Nightmare on Elm st. Each night you
We’ve selected 5 of Liverpool’s finest independent food          ones if they have a sweet tooth and one that would make         ever there will be brilliant acts plus a wonderful compere      can grab some nachos, hotdogs or stuff your little
traders to provide a schmorgazboard of flavours to fill           the perfect first date. Try something a little different and      to have you laughing all night long. Currently scheduled        monsters with candy floss and popcorn.
your bellies. The bar is stocked and ready for a bevvy, it is   make some decadent truffles or if you are saving yourself         to perform, Mike Wilkinson, Ruth Cockburn and Bren              As we creep closer to Christmas, the stars are brightly
a party after all!                                              for a Christmas Feast you can come to our Garland               Riley. Join us for some festive cheer, a drink or two and       shining on the Palm house for our four Festive Film
                                                                Making event instead. This will be a perfect opportunity        a well-earned giggle.                                           Nights! Don’t be a Scrooge - wear your WORST Christmas
On the lead up to the spectacular firework display we’ll         to add a spirted holiday touch to your home or to make
keep the night fuelled with performances by ‘Bring the                                                                          This are a great opportunity to smooth over any office            jumper for the chance to win some prizes! Snuggle up
                                                                something with a truly delicious outcome. This may also         drama by having a laugh. Also, it’s a good opportunity to       with under the palms with ginger, orange, baileys or mint
Fire project’. Experts in fire dancing, fire breathing and poi    be a chance to make some thoughtfully handmade
will parade around the Palm House to keep your eyes                                                                             make your bosses get a round in. It’s Christmas, so let’s       hot chocolate for some Christmas joy with mince pies and
                                                                Christmas presents for your loved ones.                         have an absolute ball!                                          gingerbread treats galore. Sing your heart out to The
flashing in the flames.
                                                                                                                                                                                                Greatest Showman or get a bit nostalgic with the classic -
This family friendly night gives an alternative to being                                                                                                                                        It’s a wonderful life. Maybe even start a new Christmas
herded through crowds and it’s all enclosed within the                                                                                                                                          tradition with not-so-classic Die Hard. Whatever you and
gorgeous Palm House grounds.                                                                                                                                                                    your family fancy, we’ve got Christmas covered.
Wrap up warm and let’s set the sky ablaze!

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Oct                                                                 Nov                                 Dec
02   Jazz Afternoon
                                 23   Sing-a-long
                                                                    04   Winter Concert
                                                                                                        02   Winter Concert

03   Wellbeing Wednesdays
                                 24   Lantern Company present:
                                      The Monster Halloween Ball    05   Fireworks Party
                                                                                                        04   Christmas Jazz Afternoon

09   Tea Dance
                                 25   Lantern Company present:
                                      The Monster Halloween Ball    06   Jazz Afternoon
                                                                                                        05   Last Wellbeing Wednesday
                                                                                                             of 2018

10   Wellbeing Wednesdays
                                 26   Lantern Company present:
                                      The Monster Halloween Ball’   07   Wellbeing Wednesdays
                                                                                                        06   Carol Concert

13   Henry Yates Thompson
     Fundraising Dinner          28   Yoga Bears Family Yoga
                                                                    11   Family Yoga with Yoga Bears
                                                                                                        07   Hit and Run Comedy Night

16   Sit and Dance followed by
     Active Bingo                29   Halloween Cinema Night
                                                                    11   Winter Concert
                                                                                                        08   Salsa

17   Wellbeing Wednesdays
                                 30   Halloween Cinema Night
                                                                    13   Tea Dance
                                                                                                        09   Winter Concert

17   Wedding Open Evening
                                 31   Halloween Cinema Night
                                                                    14   Wellbeing Wednesdays
                                                                                                        10   Garland Making

20   Salsa
                                                                    14   Wedding Open Evening
                                                                                                        11   Christmas Tea Dance

                                                                    15   Meet the Palm House Gardener
                                                                                                        12   Wedding Open Evening

                                                                    17   Pop Up in the Palm House
                                                                                                        13   Carol Concert

                                                                    18   Pop Up in the Palm House
                                                                                                        15   Chocolate Parties

                                                                    20                                  16
Palm House
                                                                         Sit and Dance followed by           Winter Concert
                                                                         Active Bingo

                                                                    24   Drag Queen Story Time
                                                                                                        18   Christmas Sing-a-long

                                                                    27   Sing-a-long
                                                                                                        18   Christmas Cinema Night

at a glance                                                         28   Wellbeing Wednesdays
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                                                                                                             Christmas Cinema Night

                                                                                                             Christmas Cinema Night

                                                                                                             Christmas Cinema Night
                                                                     = Health and Wellbeing Activity

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Oct
02          TUE
            2pm - 4pm                         03         WED
                                                         10.45am - 11.45am                  10         WED
                                                                                                       9.30am - 10.30am

Monthly Jazz Afternoon                        Guided Meditation                             Yoga
Tickets £6.50 including a cup of              Wellbeing Wednesdays • £3 (Pay on the door)   Wellbeing Wednesdays • £8 (Pay on the door)
tea and a slice of cake. Carers are free.
Booking is essential by calling
Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410
operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat,
                                              Enjoy a short meditation session in
                                              the beautiful Palm House in Sefton
                                                                                            10   WED
                                                                                                 10.45am - 11.45am

10am-5pm Sun and BH or from                   Park. These classes are suitable for    Guided Meditation
ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house         everyone and are a way to calm the      Wellbeing Wednesdays • £3 (Pay on the door)
                                              mind and develop a positive approach
Come along and enjoy the monthly              to life. It is easy to do and something
concert by the Liverpool based                everyone can learn.
Savoy Jazzmen.Join in the carnival
atmosphere and take part in the
umbrella parade. Relax to a repertoire        09         TUE
                                                         2pm - 4pm
that’s a mixture of heavily spiced            Monthly Tea Dance
classical and revivalist jazz.                Tickets £6.50 including a cup of tea
                                              and a slice of cake. Carers are free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Henry Yates Thompson
03          WED
            9.30am - 10.30am
                                              Booking is essential by calling
                                              Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410
                                              operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat,
                                                                                                                                                                                         Fundraising Dinner
Yoga                                          10am-5pm Sun and BH or from
Wellbeing Wednesdays • £8 (Pay on the door)   ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house                                                                                                  generosity allowed the Palm House          to invite you to join us in raising
                                                                                                                                          13        SAT
                                                                                                                                                    Doors open 7.00pm                to become a reality. In 1896, the
                                                                                                                                                                                     Liverpool publishing entrepreneur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                £10,000 at our fundraising dinner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                to support our Life Long Learning
Jessica Sawyer from Conscious Calling Bring your dancing shoes and step                                                                                                              gifted £10,000 to construct the ‘great     Programme. Your support is greatly
                                         back into an age of elegance to have                                                             The Sefton Park Palm House
is offering Yoga in the Palm House                                                                                                                                                    conservatory’ of Sefton Park for the       appreciated, and we cannot wait to
                                         tea with a twist! There will be foxtrots,                                                        Preservation Trust is delighted to
amongst the tropical trees and plants.                                                                                                                                               benefit of the people of Liverpool. The     see you at our Enchanted Garden
                                         quicksteps, cha chas and many                                                                    invite you to our annual fundraising
This is a relaxing flow class open to all more... whether this will be your first                                                           dinner. The Henry Yates Thompson           Palm House with its exotic plants and      Dinner.
levels and abilities- helping to release experience or you are a Tea Dance                                                                dinner is the highlight of our calendar,   statues, became the centrepiece of
what no longer serves, as well as                                                                                                         and this years theme of the                Sefton Park and is now a grade II*           If you would like to learn more about
                                         regular, release those inhibitions and
bringing in life force energy for the                                                                                                     Enchanted Garden will be our most          listed building.                             purchasing your tickets for this event,
                                         join Neil Allcock to dance away the
day ahead.                                                                                                                                awe-inspiring yet. The jewel of Sefton     Our annual dinner is a celebration           please get in touch by calling
                                         afternoon in stunning surroundings.
                                                                                                                                                                                     of the finer things in life, and we are       Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410
Please bring your own mats.              Make new friends or meet up with                                                                 Park will be bathed in illuminations,                                                   operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat,
                                         new ones in a lovely tea room                                                                    soundscapes and invigorated with           excited to spoil you with a four course      10-5 Sun and BH.
                                         atmosphere. Everyone is welcome,                                                                 performances.                              meal by an award- winning chef from          Alliteratively, book online at
                                         with or without partners, of all ages                                                            On the evening of Saturday 13th            Dine, with absolutely sumptuous              ticketquarter.co.uk/online/palm-house
                                         and abilities.                                                                                   October, we will captivate our guests      wine. There will be a programme of
                                                                                                                                                                                     first class entertainment.                    If you have any specific dietary
                                                                                                                                          as we transform our spectacular                                                         requirements please call
                                                                                                                                          venue into a dream-like version, with      The magical aesthetic of the garden
                                                                                                                                                                                     will be reflected in the faces of lyrical     The PalmHouse on 0151 726 9304
                                                                                                                                          just a hint of whimsy to make the                                                       by Thursday 27th September.
                                                                                                                                          night truly unforgettable. If you have     and classical performers for your
                                                                                                                                          never stepped into an enchanted            delight. It will be a celebration of the     Tickets £75 – Booking is essential. If
                                                                                                                                          garden, you’re in for a mesmerising        diversity of the Palm House and its          you need to book in person please call
                                                                                                                                          experience.                                place in the city.                           into Sefton Park Palm House where
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  we can take cash and card payments.
                                                                                                                                          The Henry Yates Thompson dinner is         To commemorate the generosity of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thank you for your support
                                                                                                                                          named after the man whose                  our original benefactor, we would like

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16         TUE
           2pm - 4pm                      17         WED
                                                     9.30am - 10.30am                   20         SAT
                                                                                                   7.45pm – 2am                    23          TUE
                                                                                                                                               2pm - 4pm                            24/25/26
                                                                                                                                                                                    WED        THU       FRI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                28         SUN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           10am

Sit and Dance followed by                 Yoga                                          Salsa                                      Sing-a-long                                      Various Times                               Yoga Bears Family Yoga
Active Bingo                              Wellbeing Wednesdays • £8 (Pay on the door)   Tickets £10.00 available from              Monthly                                                                                      Tickets available from yogabearsonline.com
                                                                                                                                                                                    The Lantern Company present:
Monthly                                                                                 ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house or   Tickets £6.50, free cup of tea and a slice                                                   Adult & 1 Child £12
                                                                                        £12.50 on the door                         of cake. Carers are free. Booking is essential   The Monster                                 Adult & 2 Children £15
Tickets £3 including a cup of tea
and a slice of cake. Carers are free.
Booking is essential by calling
                                          17         WED
                                                     10.45am - 11.45am
                                                                                        Join Karen and the Salsa Liverpool
                                                                                                                                   by calling Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410
                                                                                                                                   operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
                                                                                                                                                                                    Halloween Ball!
                                                                                                                                                                                    Wicked, Wild and Wonderful…
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 Adults & 1 Child £15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Family of 4 £20
                                          Guided Meditation                                                                        Sun and BH or from
Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410                                                         team as well as special guest teachers
                                                                                                                                   ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house            Family Fun! Get creative with the           Yoga and mindful fun for ages
operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat,                Wellbeing Wednesdays • £3 (Pay on the door)   and DJs for a night of Salsa, Bachata
                                                                                                                                                                                    Lantern Company this Halloween              2yrs plus.
10am-5pm Sun and BH or from                                                             and Latin dancing until 2am. Learn to
ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house                                                                                              Su is an experienced singer and vocal            half term.... fabulous workshops,
                                                                                        Salsa 7:45-8:30pm with fun classes

A gentle, seated dance class. Suitable
                                          17         WED
                                                     5:30pm - 9pm                       suitable for all levels including
                                                                                        absolute beginners.
                                                                                                                                   coach. She is proud to have recently
                                                                                                                                   been appointed official singing
                                                                                                                                                                                    a mini Halloween Parade and a Party
                                                                                                                                                                                    dance-off with monsters!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yoga Bears is the magical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                combination of both the physical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and mental aspects of yoga, designed
for every one of all ages, including      Wedding Open Evening                                                                     teacher and judge for the Liverpool                                                          specially for children. Our Family
people with mobility limitations. Enjoy   Monthly • Free Event                                                                     area for the national competition                Tickets:
                                                                                                                                                                                    Lantern/Mask Workshop plus evening
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                classes are for families to come
the movements to music from your                                                                                                   Open Mic UK. Join in for a fun packed                                                        together to spend time connecting,
                                                                                                                                                                                    Halloween Ball/parade ticket combo: £13
chair. Improve strength,                  Sefton Park Palm House has been                                                          afternoon and sing songs from a wide                                                         moving, laughing and relaxing.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Or Early Bird Halloween Ball/parade
co-ordination and flexibility while        voted the Best City Wedding venue in                                                     variety of genres that will have you             tickets: £7.50. Full Price tickets: £10     These classes are designed for all
having fun. Unwind afterwards             the UK Wedding awards. To celebrate,                                                     merrily dancing along too.                       Various workshop and evening event times.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                abilities, all you need to bring is
relaxing with old friends and             we would like to invite you to a                                                                                                          To book times and tickets: Follow link on
                                                                                                                                                                                    www.lanterncompany.co.uk or by calling      yourselves!
making new ones.                          showcase of how we would curate one
                                                                                                                                                                                    Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410 operating
                                          of the biggest days of your life. Join us
                                                                                                                                                                                    9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun and
                                          for a complimentary prosecco on                                                                                                           BH or online from ticketquarter.co.uk
                                          arrival and have a taste of our catering
                                          partner Dine’s delicious canapés. We
                                                                                                                                                                                    By Day: Come and make a fabulous
                                          will provide a selection of table lay
                                                                                                                                                                                    monster mask or create your own
                                          outs, centre pieces, flowers, cakes and
                                                                                                                                                                                    Lantern to join the mini Halloween
                                          suppliers to help you visualise your
                                                                                                                                                                                    Parade!
                                          special day. Then, when you fall in love
                                          with our spectacular venue you can                                                                                                        By Night: Mini Monsters PARTY!!
                                          book in for a personal meeting with                                                                                                       At dusk, dressed in your best
                                          our Weddings Team and Dine to                                                                                                             Halloween finery, come and join the
                                          discuss your requirements further –                                                                                                       mini Halloween Parade around the
                                          to assist you all the way to the perfect                                                                                                  grounds of the Palm House, before
                                          Wedding day.                                                                                                                              getting into wicked Party mode!
                                                                                                                                                                                    Meet our giant puppet ‘guests’ who
                                                                                                                                                                                    will light up the Palm House, rattle
                                                                                                                                                                                    their bones and shake their stuff on
                                                                                                                                                                                    the dancefloor! Plus lots of great
                                                                                                                                                                                    Halloween fun and games, food and
                                                                                                                                                                                    drink and a raffle with monstrously
                                                                                                                                                                                    good prizes…
                                                                                                                                                                                    All tickets include entry for the most
                                                                                                                                                                                    imaginative and original Halloween
                                                                                                                                                                                    costume Competition.

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Halloween Cinema Night at
the Palm House                            29         MON
                                                     Doors open 5.00pm            31         WED
                                                                                             Doors open 5.00pm
Join us for 3 nights of frightful fun                                             Dracula (1992)
from 29th of October to the 31st. Visit
                                          Hocus Pocus
                                          film starts at 6.00pm                    film starts at 6.00pm
the Palm House after night fall and
                                          Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00     Tickets: adults £12.00available from
come into a land of enchantment with
                                          available from                          ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
our first film Hocus Pocus. With
                                          ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
Devilish Hot Dogs and Nachos to calm
your appetite. Later that night we will
have a showing of the bloodcurdling
                                          babes in arms free
                                                                                  31         MON
                                                                                             Doors open 9.00pm

Mommie Dearest in which Joan
Crawford’s carefully curated illusion
                                          29         MON
                                                     Doors open 8.00pm
                                                                                  Nightmare on Elm Street
                                                                                  film starts at 9.30pm
of perfection is shattered, as her        Mommie Dearest                          Tickets: adults £12.00available from
classic celebrity status crumbles         film starts at 8.30pm                    ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
under the pressure will put your mild     Tickets: adults £10.00 available from
arachnophobia in perspective. The         ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
following night we have the cult
classic Gremlins. Dress up and infest
the Palm house and we’ll hope it
doesn’t rain. Creepy Candyfloss and
                                          30         TUE
                                                     Doors open 5.00pm

Petrifying Popcorn will also be           Gremlins
available for £2 every night and you      film starts at 6.00pm
can bring a blanket to cower behind!      Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00
Get some ghoulish make up on and          available from
your fishnet stockings out for The         ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
Rocky Horror Picture Show. On our         babes in arms free
final fateful night Dracula will be
lurking across our screens on the
thirsty-first. Keep your wits about you
                                          30         TUE
                                                     Doors open 8.00pm
lest you forget how to escape the         Rocky Horror Picture Show
palms. If you make it to the end of our   film starts at 8.30pm
cinema screenings there is one last
                                          Tickets: adults £10.00 available from
nightmarish attack to withstand. The      ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
thought of Freddy Krueger hiding in
the foliage, in Nightmare on Elm
Street may leave you unable to rest on
the night of Halloween.

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Nov
04         SUN
           2pm – 4pm                        06         TUE
                                                       2pm – 4pm                           11         SUN
                                                                                                      2pm – 4pm                           14         WED
                                                                                                                                                     10.45am -11.45am                   17/18                       SAT • SUN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    11am - 5pm             24         SAT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      11.30am – 1pm

Winter Concert                              Monthly Jazz Afternoon                         Winter Concert                                 Guided Meditation                             Pop Up in the Palm House
Free event • Refreshments on sale           Tickets £6.50 including a cup of tea and       Free Event • Refreshments on sale.             Wellbeing Wednesdays • £3 (Pay on the door)   Free event                                         Drag Queen Story Time
                                            a slice of cake. Carers are free. Booking is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Tickets available from
                                            essential by calling Ticket Quarter on
Spend a pleasant afternoon with St
Helens Concert Band, listening to
                                            0844 8000 410 operating 9am-9pm
                                            Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun and BH or from
                                                                                           Timepiece, Mersey Harmony,
                                                                                           Barbershop and Serendipity                     14         WED
                                                                                                                                                     5:30pm – 9pm
                                                                                                                                                                                        Join us for our third Pop-Up in the
                                                                                                                                                                                        Palm House where there will be a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Adults £4, Children £2.50,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Children under 3 Free
their selection of marches, light           ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house                                                         Wedding Open Evening                          mulled wine bar, a hot raclette cheese
                                                                                           Come along for an afternoon of music
classics, and music from films and                                                                                                                                                       stand, lots of delicious food and sweet
                                                                                           and vocal virtuosity, provided by four         Monthly • Free event
musicals, but get there early as                                                                                                                                                                                                           Homotopia presents: Drag Queen
sometimes there is only standing            07         WED
                                                       9.30am -10.30am
                                                                                           Liverpool based acts, a swing band,
                                                                                           an acapella quartet, an acapella trio
                                                                                                                                                                                        treats, fabulous independent makers
                                                                                                                                                                                        and producers including Freida The                 Story Time. Drag Queen Story Time
room for this concert!
                                            Yoga                                           and a barbershop choir                         15         THU
                                                                                                                                                     7pm                                Printmaker, The Thomas Coles, Glow
                                                                                                                                                                                        Hush, Baresilver, Alex Corina, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           aims to capture the imagination and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           fun of the gender fluidity of
                                            Wellbeing Wednesdays • £8 (Pay on the door)                                                                                                 Gluten Free Pie Company and much                   childhood, while giving children a
                                                                                                                                          Meet the Palm House
05         MON
           5.30pm – 10pm                                                                   13         TUE
                                                                                                      2pm – 4pm                           Gardener                                      more. Fun for all the family and a great           positive queer role model. Our queen

Fireworks Party                             07         WED
                                                       10.45am -11.45am
                                                                                           Monthly Tea Dance                              Tickets £12.50 available from
                                                                                                                                          ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                                                                                                                                                                        way to start your Christmas shopping!              and storyteller The Nightbus will be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           reading from two children’s stories,
Tickets £8 per adults; £5 child;            Guided Meditation                              Tickets £6.50 including a cup of tea and                                                                                                        bringing the tales to life with her
under 2s free available from
ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                            Wellbeing Wednesdays • £3 (Pay on the door)    a slice of cake. Carers are free. Booking is
                                                                                           essential by calling Ticket Quarter on         If you would like to learn more about         20           TUE
                                                                                                                                                                                                     2pm – 4pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           distinctive glamour and flair.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Suitable for the whole family.
                                                                                           0844 8000 410 operating 9am-9pm                the stunning botanical collection on
                                                                                                                                                                                        Sit and Dance followed by
Remember remember the fifth of
November! Celebrate Bonfire night in
                                            11         SUN
                                                       10am
                                                                                           Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun and BH or from
                                                                                           ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                                                                                                                          display at the Palm House, as well as
                                                                                                                                          the rich and interesting history of how       Active Bingo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           In partnership with Black Gold Arts

                                            Yoga Bears Family Yoga                                                                        we came to be, our meet the gardener          Monthly
style this year with spectacular fire
dancers, fire breathers and our              Tickets available from yogabearsonline.com
                                                                                                                                          tour is perfect for you. You’ll have the      Tickets £3 including a cup of tea and a slice of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           27         TUE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2pm – 4pm
outstanding fireworks display. Our
display will be suitable for all ages and
                                            Adult & 1 Child £12
                                            Adult & 2 Children £15
                                                                                           14         WED
                                                                                                      9.30am -10.30am                     opportunity to meet Colin Hughes,
                                                                                                                                          who has worked as our botanic
                                                                                                                                                                                        cake. Carers are free. Booking is essential
                                                                                                                                                                                        by calling Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410
                                                                                                                                                                                        operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sing-a-long
held within the safety of our               2 Adults & 1 Child £15                         Yoga                                           gardener for over 25 years. He will           Sun and BH or from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Monthly
                                            Family of 4 £20                                                                               talk you through the spectacular Palm                                                            Tickets £6.50, free cup of tea and a slice of
beauteous grounds. We will have a                                                          Wellbeing Wednesdays • £8 (Pay on the door)                                                  ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                                                                                                                          House and all it holds. Colin has                                                                cake. Carers are free. Booking is essential
host of independent food vendors,                                                                                                                                                                                                          by calling Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410
liqueur coffees and hot chocolate.                                                                                                         planted every plant in the Palm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
This will all accompany a spectacular                                                                                                     House, except the 120 year old palm                                                              Sun and BH or from
display of fireworks lighting up the sky                                                                                                   tree, which miraculously survived a                                                              ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
and illuminating our gorgeous                                                                                                             raging storm, even when there wasn’t
                                                                                                                                          any glass panes in the Palm House to
building. Bonfire night is one
of the most exciting nights                                                                                                               protect it! Colin is one of only four
                                                                                                                                          skilled Botanical Gardeners in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           28         WED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9.30am -10.30am
of autumn and we hope
                                                                                                                                          Liverpool looking after the Liverpool                                                            Yoga
that you’ll choose to
celebrate it with us.                                                                                                                     Botanical Collection. Enjoy a tour,                                                              Wellbeing Wednesdays • £8 (Pay on the door)
                                                                                                                                          with plenty of time for questions and
                                                                                                                                          answers, as well as a botanical
                                                                                                                                          cocktail, which is included in your
                                                                                                                                          ticket price.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           28         WED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10.45am -11.45am

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Guided Meditation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Wellbeing Wednesdays • £3 (Pay on the door)

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Autumn Event Guide Oct-Dec 2018 - Sefton Park Palm House
Dec
02         SUN
           2pm – 4pm                           05         WED
                                                          9.30am -10.30am                07         FRI
                                                                                                    Doors 7:30pm

Winter Concert                                 Yoga                                      Hit and Run Comedy Night
Free Event • Refreshments on sale.             Last Wellbeing Wednesdays of 2018         Show 8:30pm
                                               £8 (pay on the door)
                                                                                         Tickets £10 from
The Liverpool Show Choir is a ladies’                                                    ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
community choir and in 2018 they
were the proud winners of the Overall
                                               05         WED
                                                          10.45am - 11.45am
                                                                                         Our popular comedy night from Hit
Best Choir at the St Bride’s Choir             Guided Meditation                         and Run Comedy returns for a
Festival having won the ’Give it some          Last Wellbeing Wednesdays of 2018         Christmas special on Friday
Welly’ cup at the same Festival in             £3 (pay on the door)                      December 7th. A perfect way to kick
2017. They are delighted to be                                                           start your festive celebrations and
returning to the Palm House at
Christmas, and their programme will
                                               06         THU
                                                          Doors 7.30pm
                                                                                         great idea for your work's Christmas
                                                                                         night out with stand out
                                                                                                                                  09         SUN
                                                                                                                                             2pm – 4pm                     10         MON
                                                                                                                                                                                      10am and 1pm                 11         TUE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2pm – 4pm
include Festive favourites, plus their         Carol Concert                             performances from Mike Wilkinson,
usual repertoire of Musical Theatre,           Concert starts 8.00pm                     Ruth Cockburn and Bren Riley.            Winter Concert                           Garland Making                          Christmas Tea Dance
Beatles and Pop songs.                                                                                                            Free Event • Refreshments on sale.       Tickets £65 available from              Tickets £6.50 including a cup of tea and a
                                               Tickets £10 available from
                                               ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house                                                                                       ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house   slice of cake. Carers are free. Booking is

04         TUE
           2pm – 4pm
                                               Full bar available                        08         SAT
                                                                                                    7.45pm – 2.00am               The Band of The Duke of Lancaster’s      This is your opportunity to make your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   essential by calling Ticket Quarter on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   0844 8000 410 operating 9am-9pm
                                                                                                                                  Regiment is a Reserve Army Band                                                  Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun and BH or from
                                               A warm welcome to the Royal
                                                                                         Salsa                                                                             own garland, this is festive decorating
Christmas Jazz Afternoon                                                                                                          based at Townsend Avenue in                                                      ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                                                                                                                                                           at its most satisfying, especially as you
                                               Liverpool Hospital Choir, Liverpool's     Tickets £15 available from
                                                                                         ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                                                                                                                  Liverpool. The musicians in the band     will enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea
Tickets £6.50 including a cup of tea and
                                               Royal Court Theatre Choir and The                                                  come from an eclectic mix from bus
a slice of cake. Carers are free. Booking is
essential by calling Ticket Quarter on
0844 8000 410 operating 9am-9pm
                                               H'arts and Voices who are all lead by
                                               Jay McWinen and under the direction
                                                                                         or £17.50 on the door
                                                                                                                                  drivers to dentists, tree surgeons to
                                                                                                                                  ophthalmists with music teachers and
                                                                                                                                                                           with a delicious glass of processco.
                                                                                                                                                                           You can turn every dog walk or park     12             WED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5:30pm – 9pm
                                                                                         The BIG One - Special guest teachers                                              visit until our event in to a hunt for free Wedding Open Evening
Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun and BH or from           of Torrid Star Productions. Three                                                  students, freelance musicians and a
                                                                                         Moe Flex and Nigel May with many                                                  fallen treasure and we’ll also provide
ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house          choirs who will be joining together to                                             few Ex-Regular musicians. The band                                                   Monthly • Free event
                                                                                         others will be joining Karen and the                                              supplies. Making Garlands together is
                                               perform a selection of festive songs to                                            performs a wide variety of music
                                                                                         Salsa Liverpool Team for an extra                                                 the perfect way to get yourself into the
                                               get your feet tapping and your heart                                               throughout the UK and abroad. This
                                                                                         special night of salsa, Bachata music,                                            Christmas spirit, whether you are
                                               singing the way it only can at                                                     annual Christmas Concert will be
                                                                                         and dance fun until 2am.                                                          making them to brighten up your
                                               Christmas time! Enjoy carols at their                                              packed with a potpourri of music,        office space or home. You can make
                                               best – in the candle light at the                                                  something for everyone that will         garlands for above the fireplace or to
                                               beautiful Palm House where you can                                                 definitely entertain you and get you in   hang from a window frame. These
                                               buy a glass of warm mulled wine and a                                              the Christmas Spirit!                    graceful Garlands will be an ideal way
                                               mince pie to have the most
                                                                                                                                                                           to add a spirited holiday touch to your
                                               Christmassy evening.
                                                                                                                                                                           surroundings. Garlands also make
                                                                                                                                                                           lovely gifts and it’s a chance to be
                                                                                                                                                                           creative and gather together in this
                                                                                                                                                                           beautiful space that we are lucky to
                                                                                                                                                                           have access to all year round.

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Autumn Event Guide Oct-Dec 2018 - Sefton Park Palm House
Christmas Cinema Nights
13         THU
           Doors 7.30pm                  15         SAT
                                                    6pm and 8pm                  16         SUN
                                                                                            2pm – 4pm
                                                                                                                                 Oh Holy Night, the stars are brightly
                                                                                                                                                                          18         TUE
                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 5.30pm                    21         FRI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 5.00pm

Carol Concert                            Adult Chocolate Parties                 Winter Concert                                  shining on the Palm house for our four   Elf                                             Home Alone
Concert starts 8.00pm                    Tickets £20 available from              Free Event • Refreshments on sale.              festive film nights! Cuddle up under a    film starts at 6.00pm                            film starts at 6.00pm
                                         ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house                                                   blanket with some Hot Chocolate and
Tickets £10 available from                                                                                                                                                Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00 available   Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00 available
                                                                                 Maghull Wind Orchestra Present                  watch our first film on the 18th. ‘It’s
ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house                                                                                                                                     from ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house,     from ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
Full bar available                       Make your very own festive              Music to get your Xmas Started!                 Christmas!’ Christmas is all about the   babes in arms free
                                                                                 All your favourite Xmas Tunes                   classics so make sure your heart is
A warm welcome back to Liverpool
Community Choir, led by choir
                                         chocolate truffles and lollipops with
                                         the professional assistance of a        Directed by Phil Shotton.
                                                                                                                                 warmed in the winter night with the
                                                                                                                                 tale of Scrooge. Christmas is about      18         TUE
                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 8.00PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          21         FRI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 8.30pm
                                         chocolatier from our friends at
director, Ian Davidson, they will                                                                                                cramming round under the Christmas                                                       Nightmare Before
                                         Oliver’s Chocolate Parties.                                                                                                      Scrooge (1951)                                  Christmas
perform their new repertoire of both
modern and traditional festive songs
                                         Mix, pipe, dip and decorate.            18         TUE
                                                                                            2pm – 4pm
                                                                                                                                 tree to watch your favourite film in a
                                                                                                                                 jumper your nan made. So come and        film starts at 8.30pm                            film starts at 9.00pm
alongside music from invited guests.     Go head to head against other           Christmas Sing-a-long                           enjoy the musical The Greatest           Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00 available   Tickets: adults £10.00 available from
Sit back, relax and get into the         participants, see who can be the        Monthly                                         Showman and even sing-a-along. Die       from ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house      ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
Christmas spirit.                        most creative, piping different          Tickets £6.50, free cup of tea and a slice of   hard will be showing the same night if
                                         shapes and experiment with
                                         Salted Caramel, Espresso Martini
                                                                                 cake. Carers are free. Booking is essential
                                                                                 by calling Ticket Quarter on 0844 8000 410
                                                                                                                                 this action packed film is more your
                                                                                                                                 pace. ‘Sing along with Christmas’        19         WED
                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 5.00pm

15         SAT
           2pm and 4pm                   and Christmas Pudding flavours.
                                         Boxed and packaged beautifully
                                                                                 operating 9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
                                                                                 Sun and BH or from
                                                                                                                                 biggest puppet power couple; Miss
                                                                                                                                 Piggy, Kermit and the gang will be
                                                                                                                                                                          Greatest Showman
                                                                                                                                                                          (Sing a Long)
                                                                                 ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
Children’s                               to take home.                                                                           belting out your favourites on the       film starts at 6.00pm
Chocolate Parties                                                                                                                20th. We will also be showing it’s a
                                                                                                                                 wonderful life which has become a        Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00 available
Tickets £15 available from                                                                                                                                                from ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house,
ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
                                                                                                                                 staple of Christmas programming the
                                                                                                                                                                          babes in arms free
                                                                                                                                 world over and for good reason.
                                                                                                                                 Another film that has to be seen is at
Children become mini chocolatiers,
getting creative themselves with a
                                                                                                                                 Christmas time is Home Alone, it’ll
                                                                                                                                 certainly remind you of what’s
                                                                                                                                                                          19         WED
                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 8.30pm
chocolatier from Oliver’s Chocolate                                                                                              important during the Christmas           Die Hard
Parties. They will each make their own                                                                                           period. Our final film of the festive      film starts at 9.00pm
chocolate tree decoration and lollipop                                                                                           season is Nightmare before               Tickets: adults £10.00 available from
to take home.                                                                                                                    Christmas. There is surely something     ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house
Piping chocolate shapes, chocolate                                                                                               for everyone in our Christmas Cinema
games and tasting, what’s not to love?                                                                                           line up. Merry Christmas to all and
                                                                                                                                 we’ll all have a good night.             20         THU
                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 5.00pm

                                                                                                                                                                          Muppets Christmas Carol
                                                                                                                                                                          film starts at 6.00pm
                                                                                                                                                                          Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00 available
                                                                                                                                                                          from ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house

                                                                                                                                                                          20         THU
                                                                                                                                                                                     Doors open 8.00pm

                                                                                                                                                                          It’s A Wonderful Life
                                                                                                                                                                          film starts at 8.30pm
                                                                                                                                                                          Tickets: adults £10.00; child £8.00 available
                                                                                                                                                                          from ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/palm-house

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