District News: Wirral.

ROCK FERRY: A fashion show with glittering ball gowns and beautiful bridal wear is being held in support of Claire House.

The event on April 27 at Cammell Laird's sports and social club at St Peter's Road starts at 7.30pm and includes, a raffle, disco and auction.

All the clothes are from Shimmering Reflections boutique and tickets are pounds 5 from the club.

WIRRAL: The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) department at Wirral metropolitan college was recently awarded continued accreditation by the British Council following a re-inspection in December. The council is the government body for quality assurance for English courses throughout the UK. This is to ensure that fee paying students from abroad receive a high standard of teaching when they come to study English in Britain.

GREASBY: Greasby library poetry group is meeting again on Thursday, April 26.

Members will be discussing the poetry of Japan and their own poems on the theme of "pain".

All are welcome for poetry, information, chat and coffee.

The meeting starts at 6.30pm. For more information, call the library on 0151-677 5714.

BEBINGTON: Higher Bebington Ladies Bowling Club is looking for new members. A friendly, non-league club with good facilities, members meet on Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons from April to September. For details ring 0151-608 2461 or 608 1558.