FIND out more about the wide range of groups and activities in Grappenhall and Thelwall next weekend.

The open weekend is set to take place on May 1 and 2 and includes the following events and activities:

  •  Friday comedy night at Grappenhall Ex-Servicemens club (ticketed).

Then on Saturday:

  •  Free guided tours of St Wilfrid's Church, followed by a rock choir concert (ticketed).
  •  Traditional garden games and refreshments at the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden followed by an early evening hog roast (ticketed).
  •  Tennis taster sessions and football-related fun at Grappenhall Sports Club.
  •  Bush-craft, campfire cooking and other outdoor activities with St Wilfrid's Scouts.
  •  Crafts and family activities at Grappenhall Library.
  •  Model railway display at the Thelwall and Grappenhall Model Railway Club at Grappenhall Community Centre.

There will also be a family treasure trail taking place with £100 of Golden Square shopping vouchers available in prizes.

For more information look out for the free open Grappenhall & Thelwall Weekend brochure in local businesses, or on Facebook Grappenhall & Thelwall Open Weekend 2015 and Twitter @gtopenweekend.

For more information on ticketed events, contact the community groups themselves for more details and to purchase tickets.