I booked this venue for my fathers 60th birthday, retirement, and my parents 40th wedding…read moreanniversary joint-event. The room hire was free which was a huge bonus. Although the decor suffers from a little wear and tear, the venue was absolutely perfect for what we needed. We made use of the Lounge Room which fit the party in with no problems. The bar was well stocked and reasonably priced, though a little more expensive than a 'normal' bar I felt. The toilets were very clean, tidy and well presented. There is lots of free parking available outside. On their website they also advertise it as a wi-fi hotspot. Food is served here, and can be organised for functions if you didn't want to do it yourself. There is also a games room, and flood-lit astro turf.

We have used this venue many times we have had our daughters engagement, our daughters wedding, my…read morewifes 60th, and i have booked my 60th it has been excellent every time Linda is fantastic and makes you feel at home and relaxed she puts you at ease completely. I look forward to December.

Until asked to attend for a recent family get together, the Home Guard was not somewhere that I had…read morethought of attending - largely because I am far from getting my bus pass! However what I had been missing was a real working men's social club visited by all members of the community in small but very friendly environment. Due to the recession the proprietors had told me that they could no longer keep the prices as low as what you would be accustomed to in such a venue but it's still cheaper than anything in town or nearby Lark Lane and there is a choice of snooker and pool tables in a venue which is family friendly.

The old police station of Lark Lane is a great place to step into if you're strolling down at the…read moreweekend. There's always something going on and the chances are you'll come away with your arms laden with treasures. You can practically see the dollar signs covering your eyes after you take it all to the Antiques Roadshow. This never happens. The Grand Charity Flea Markets are the best events to attend. It's here that books and videos are sold by the tonne, as well as household bric-a-brac, furniture, collectibles and a whole lot of crap. The fact the admission fee is a laughably small 30p makes it seem like something from the 1940s and is another jewel in the crown of the lane.

St. Michael's and Lark Lane Community Assosiation or the SMLLCA is home to a massive variety of…read moreactivities, workshops and events for the local communty. The community association is a registered charity which is run by its members. It is the heart of Lark Lane. Many different groups use the centre including self help groups, after school groups, pre-school groups, sports groups and tarde unions. Many different events take place at the centre such as polling day, jumble sales, flea markets, fairs, music events, exhibitions, record fairs and public enquiries. The building used to be the police station on lark lane and is often referred to as the Oid Police Station by locals. It comprises of 2 large halls which are used to their full potential are I doubt are rarely unused throughout the year. It seems that in this day and age we have forgotten the meaning of the word community. If you need reminding of this then check out the St. Michael's and Lark Lane Community Assosiation.

Part of me is disappointed when I find that social clubs are just like pubs that don't care. Why…read moredon't they ever fit their theme? Why aren't conservative clubs filled with Tory Boys and portraits of Thatcher mid-cackle? Why don't British Legions have tanks parked outside? Sefton Park Conservative Club doesn't look like much from the outside, a drab grey block of a building blighting what could be an unamusingly average corner of a neighbourhood. In its dark red and brown belly it works well as a function room showing live bands but in the long run it's exactly what you'd expect it to be. No surprises here. Move along.

So, Liverpudlians get started early. We noticed this as we went for a "pre-happy hour" stroll…read morethrough the area to see what was around. Music and singing was drifting out of several bars, but none as enthusiastically as Sweeney's! We looked at each other and said..."we've got to go see what's happening!". It was a full on singing, dancing, drunken ball of happiness! You couldn't help but smile and just be excited to be there. We ordered drinks and quickly got swept up in the contagious fun. Great memories at Sweeney's.

Great little place to meet the locals. Saturday night is the main night for entertainment with…read moreeverything from middle of the road to Motown.

The Kinmel bay club is a fantastic club...but I think they need to attract the more young…read moregeneration...the younger generation are not catered for and wont come here but feel like they are frightened of entering...It needs the young to develop this wonderful club into a place where they can relax and have fun and enjoy them self's. And not be stamped on for being their age ..its was the best social club around and during 2012 every mix of ages young and old dancing together...where has it all gone?????? Just the oldies left!!!!