Fwd: The layout and instructions for Wirral Makefest 2026

[Mike Gorman]

Hi Folks,

We have now received more information from our friends at Wirral Makefest, including the layout of the event. We are in the same place as we were last year.

With a little over a week to go, we  have few issues we need to confirm:

1. Who is coming with us on the day

2. What do people want to display

3. Who will be available to help us set up on Friday.

If you can get back to us as soon as possible, we would appreciate it.

Regards

Mike and Jackie

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Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Subject: Fwd: The layout and instructions for Wirral Makefest 2026
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Attached details for Wirral MakeFest

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Date: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Subject: The layout and instructions for Wirral Makefest 2026
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Wirral MakeFest 2026 – Maker & Volunteer Info Pack
📍

Venue: Birkenhead Central Library

 

See plan attached (and repeated below)

🪑 Tables & Chairs Info
We’ll provide a minimum of 1 table and 2 chairs for all makers:
Table Size (size varies): 183cm (L) x 76.2cm (W) x 76.2cm (H)
Please ask before bringing extra tables so we can leave spaces

📅 Friday 24th April – Setup Day
All Makers & Volunteers: Please sign in and out on arrival.

Lanyards available at check-in and should be worn when in the building.

Volunteers & WMF team: Start setting out tables from 3:00pm using the layout plan.

Makers: Welcome from 3:30–5:00pm to begin setting up.

⚠️ Please don’t leave valuables unattended.

Makers in the Learning Hub may need to wait until 4pm for a session to finish before setting up.

Delivery access via Raffles Road – easier and closer.
🚫 Do not park on Borough Road as this is a busy thoroughfare.

🚗 After unloading, please relocate to Turner Street Car Park (behind Lidl) – just 200m away.

📌 Volunteers – Your Jobs:
Erect indoor signage, assist with makers unloading & finding spaces

 

Location
Main library
Willow Brook Primary School Academy Mr Tsui
Eureka! Science + Discovery (11am and 1pm)
Wirral Repair Café
Doodlepip
Ling Warlow Paper Botanist
Quiet Space
3dPrimo
Helen and Peter paper craft
CadCamEducators
Quilt Stitch Social
Drawn to Science
Play Play Play Press
Neston High School Makerspace
Liverpool Seed Gallery
Wirral Libraries
Our Happy Hub

Learning Hub
DoES Liverpool
Plastic Tactics
Share Our Bricks - Cosmos Corner
Foyer
Wirral MakeFest welcome & Merch
Wirral Met Prep4Life Cafe


Connect and inspire
Wirral Open Studio Tour (David Jones)
Julie Taylor  - weaving
Rag rug (communal)
MW Dales Guitars
Crafts Happy Together - Artemis


📅 Saturday 25th April – Main Event & Final Setup

Library Staff arrive: from 8:30am
Makers & Volunteers arrive: from 8:40am
Unload via Raffles Road entrance

🎯 Event starts at 10:00am – all makers must be fully set up by then.
🚘 After unloading, please move cars to surrounding streets or Turner Street Car Park. Avoid blocking neighbours' access.

🧼 Makers – Please take all rubbish home.
🔌 Power Use Guidelines:
Use surge protectors (we have only 3 spare!)
Cables must be PAT-tested (under 12 months old preferred)
No trailing cables
No taping to wooden floors – use rubber cable guards

📌 Volunteers – Your Jobs:
Set up feather flags & A-boards outside
Check internal signage
Support makers as needed

🕓 Saturday 25th of April – Take Down
    (4:00–5:00pm only)

No early pack downs – please speak with a WMF organiser if needed.
Bring all exterior items back inside.
Remove all rubbish and leave no trace behind.
Helpers should prioritise those travelling furthest, as the venue is closed Sunday.

📅 Monday 27th APRIL – Final Clear-Up (usually this is just the WMF team and a few hardy souls)
Sign in and out on arrival
Volunteers will help:
Take down tables
Tidy and clean up
Collect signage and WMF materials



🦠 Covid Safety
Use hand sanitiser where available
Keep windows and doors open in all areas
Monitor CO2 levels hourly
🟢 Green – All good
🟠 Amber – Open more windows/use fans
🔴 Red – Reduce number of people, ventilate fully

 

👕 Identification & Safety
Makers: Wear your lanyards these will be provided as you sign in
Volunteers: In green/branded T-shirts and lanyards (we have a few left from previous years for new volunteers)

We'll communicate via WhatsApp with volunteers– make sure you're added to the group! For Makers use Alison as your main point of contact 0796 222 9653

📸 Please share your photos on socials & tag us:
@wirralmakefest #WirralMakeFest2026
🚸 Child & Visitor Safety
No DBS needed – all children should be with a guardian.
Never be alone with a child.
If someone is lost or distressed, contact a WMF organiser or Library staff.
Venue phone: 0151 606 2114

☕ Breaks & Facilities
Solo makers: Ask a volunteer for cover when taking a break.
Refreshment Hub: Behind the partition in the main library – please enjoy food & drinks there only (no hot drinks at stands).

🚻 Toilets:
Ground floor: accessible, gender-neutral
Upstairs: staff-only and extra public toilet
Extra toilets for volunteers: downstairs near meeting room
Accessible toilet: in the foyer
🔐 Please don’t leave valuables unattended.

Let’s make it a brilliant, creative and welcoming event for all!


 

Thank you for being part of Wirral MakeFest 2026 💚

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Wirral MakeFest Team
E:he...@wirralmakefest.org W:www.wirralmakefest.org

Wirral MakeFest C.I.C. Unit 1, 28a Wellington Road Art Studios,
Company number 15533416