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TREE COLLECTION IS ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKER

Trinity’s annual Christmas Tree Collection has once again yielded record-breaking results as a team of 116 volunteers spent the weekend collecting a total of 2,151 trees from across the Fylde coast. Not put off by strong winds (that had some trees blowing across gardens), the team set off to work on Friday to collect the former festive beauties from homes in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, with Fleetwood post codes being added to the collection for the first time.

Also new for this year’s collection was the support from Amazon, who provided 12 vans over the three-day event with crews to add to the team of volunteers.

Trees were deposited at recycling points at Ashworth Road and Bristol Avenue in Blackpool, North Beach Car Park in St Annes, where trees will be replanted as part of an ongoing project to restore the sand dunes, and HASSRA Sports Pavilion in Thornton, where the trees were chipped on site.

The event, which was sponsored by Easthams Solicitors and Ameon, raises money for the hospice, and this year a total of £27,500 was given in donations by people booking their trees for collection.

Corporate Partnerships

Manager, Janet Atkins, said: “Each year we find ourselves amazed at how well our Christmas Tree Collection has done, and that’s a testament to the incredible teams of volunteers from individual supporters and groups from local businesses who were out in challenging weather across the weekend collecting people’s trees.

“The addition of Amazon was fantastic – the teams worked so hard and thoroughly enjoyed their time supporting us.

“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made a donation through our tree collection, which has raised a fantastic amount and will go towards helping our outstanding care teams provide specialist hospice care to everyone who needs it on the Fylde coast.

“Huge thanks goes to our sponsors, as well as to Blackpool Council and Fylde Council, whose help and organisation both in the run up to the event and over the weekend itself we just couldn’t do without. Also to James Andrew at HASSRA Sports Pavilion for his support over the campaign.”

Below: Elaine and Howard Midgley and David Cummins formed part of the crew for Trinity Hospice’s annual Christmas Tree Collection

Ingredients

(makes 8 hearts)

Lisa Faulkner’s Choux Hearts with Berries

Introduction

Having met her now husband, John Torode, on the 2010 series of Celebrity MasterChef – on which he was a judge and she a contestant – Lisa Faulkner knows full well that food is the language of love. So, what better way to woo your beloved on Valentine’s Day than with these stunning choux hearts?

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Put the butter and water in a medium saucepan, add the salt and sugar, and bring to the boil. Ensure the butter is melted. Remove from the heat, add the sifted flour all at once and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan. Return to the heat and cook for 2 minutes until the paste is pale. Cool a little.

2. Add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, incorporating fully with a wooden spoon after each addition. The mixture will go glossy then back to dull. Add the eggs until the mixture is

shiny again and it just drops o the wooden spoon. Cool the mixture for about 10 minutes. Put in a piping bag and pipe heart shapes on to a baking sheet dampened with a little water.

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes then reduce the temperature to 160°C, gas mark 3, and bake for a further 15-20 minutes until golden.

4. Pour the cream into a chilled bowl and whisk, either by hand or with a hand mixer, until sti peaks form. This may take a few minutes.

5. When cooked, turn the hearts over and pop back into the

For the choux pastry

• 90g butter

• 360ml water

• pinch salt

• pinch sugar

• 110g plain flour, sifted

• 3 whole eggs, beaten well

To serve:

• 500ml double cream

• 400g mixed fresh berries

Top Tips

Be careful not to overwhip your cream. As soon as you have firm peaks (you should be able to hold the bowl over your head without it spilling out!) you should stop.

If berries aren’t your thing use whatever fruit you prefer… mango and passion fruit, for example.

oven for 2 minutes to dry out a little. Split each heart in half horizontally and then spoon or pipe the whipped cream on the base. Top with the other half and fill the centre with the fruit. Serve immediately.

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Numbers

Call 999 in an EMERGENCY ONLY Fire, Police, Ambulance & Coastguard

KEY SERVICES

Non-Emergency Lancashire

Constabulary 101

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Non-Emergency NHS 111

POLICE - NON EMERGENCY ONLY

Thornton and Cleveleys: 01253 604911

Garstang, Over Wyre and Poulton: 01995 607869

Fleetwood: 01253 604911

Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125

Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999

Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141

Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200

Electricity Northwest 0800 195 4141

Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) 0845 074 4002

HM Coastguard Fleetwood (Non emergency) 01253 873780

HEALTH

Blackpool Victoria Hospital 01253 300 000

Fleetwood Hospital 01253 306 000

Rossall Hospital 01253 655101

NHS Direct (24hr Service) 111

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Emergency Dentist 0300 123 4010 (24hr 7 days)

Duty Chemist Sundays Morrisons 01253 852376

Cleveleys Group Practice 01253 853992

Same Day Health Centre Fleetwood 0300 123 1144

Mountview Practice Fleetwood 01253 951999

Broadway Medical Centre

Fleetwood 01253 957500

Lockwood Avenue Surgery

Poulton 01253 955954

Queensway Medical Centre Poulton 01253 890219

Napier Homecare Services

01253 403047

HELPLINES

Al-Anon Family Groups

020 7403 0888

www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Alcoholic Anonymous

0800 9177 650

Alzheimer’s Society Support Line

0333 150 3456

Arthritis Action 020 3781 7120

24hr National Domestic Abuse

Helpline Freephone: 0808 2000247

If you are in immediate danger dial 999 if it is an emergency and press 55 if you can’t talk (only on mobile phones). They have a duty to protect and help you.

Blackpool Fylde and Wyre

Samaritans: Freephone 116123

0330 094 5717

Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 | 0808 800 6019

Child Line 0800 1111

Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047

Counselling in the Community 01253 749722

Cruse Bereavement Help Line 0808 808 1677

Drugs Talk to Frank 0300 123 6600

Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187

Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606

Ncompass 03450 138208

Mind 0300 123 3393

Missing People 116 000 (24hr)

National Debt Line

www.nationaldebtline.org

Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212

N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000

Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222

The Money Advice Service 0800 138 7777

Silence of Suicide 0300 102 0505

The Silver Line 0800 4 70 80 90

Young Carers project 01253 393748

Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699

LOCAL SERVICES

Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000

Out of hours: 01253 895116

Regenda Housing 0344 736 0066

Environment Agency

0800 8070 60 (24hr)

Neighbourhood Watch

www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

Thornton's Children’s Centre 01253 863169

CHARITY

Age UK 0800 055 6112

Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (FREE from Landline)

Kensington Foundation recycling

furniture and toys service 761444

Motor Neurone Disease Association 0808 802 6262

The Royal British Legion 0808 802 8080 (Freephone National Number)

OFFICIAL BODIES

Citizens Advice Consumer Service 0808 223 1133

Blackpool Trading Standards

Consumer Advice 01253 478375

Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 245 1294

Tax Credit Help Line

Tel: 0345 300 3900

www.hmrc.gov.uk

TV Licensing 0300 790 6165

RSPCA Helpline: 0300 1234 999

This is a 24 hour service

P.D.S.A 01253 838585

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17. Copy from an original (6)

19. Parents brother (5)

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23. Beauty treatment (6)

24. Bring down (4)

26. Attendant (5)

28. Folk tale (4)

30. Essential (9)

31. Discharge (4)

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2. Starchy plant (4)

3. ‘The mainland’ (6)

4. To be wed (6)

5. Leave out (4)

6. Raffle (4)

8. Lifetime (3)

10. Comprehensive (9)

13. Applying to reverse a legal decision (9)

15. Maintain (5)

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18. 4 suits plus 22 tarot cards (5)

22. Deploy (6)

23. Prevent (6)

24. Renown (4)

25. 40 days (4)

27. God (3)

28. Creamy dressing (4)

29. Sharpen (4)

Couple Goals

Want to put your best foot forward with your better half? These fashion tips on how to maximise your power couple status – while not looking too matchy matchy – cover every occasion from a gym outing to a super slick soiree.

Here are our top tips for ensuring you are the sartorial king and queen of wherever you roam.

Casual date

Want to show your one and only you have eyes for them? Then consider looking similar in the subtlest of ways.

Matching outerwear in the form of camel coats or bomber jackets; white trainers with jeans or a sweatshirt in a similar hue to her dress, can be touching without overbearing.

As with so much in fashion, the trick is to keep it subtle for maximum e ect.

Gym hangout

Matching lycra is obviously a no-no unless you fancy channelling Barbie and Ken, but gymbased couple selfies surely demand a little liaising with your betrothed.

Donning the same sportswear brand or t-shirts with a similar font and style will give an e ortless sense of cohesion, as will matching sports bags.

Similarly, you can also team up with matching post-workout protein shakes, but that really is one for the dedicated.

Wedding

When it comes to complementary fashion looks, it’s often about the smaller details… for example, his tie matching her dress. It’s a little nod to the one you love without going overboard.

Generally, a dark to mid-grey suit pairs well with a formal cocktail dress in a colour palette agreeing to the theme and time of the wedding.

time

Just remember that white and black dresses are generally a no no.

Corporate event

If the event is semicasual, then the guy can wear a black jacket paired with pitch black jeans and loafers. His partner can stick to the little black dress. If it’s a formal event, then adhere to the same rules as for a wedding.

Summer Soiree

You want to look and feel relaxed, so definitely choose breathable fabrics and cuts. Loose cotton shirts and light-coloured chinos with loafers or boat shoes for him, and a flowing, elegant dress for her.

Once again, your outfit synergy comes from the accents. The gentleman’s shoes may be similar to the lady’s dress, or her nail polish may match his shirt. These details not only make you look well put together as a couple, they also show your hosts that you’ve made the e ort for their event too.

LINK-MAG What's On

FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD MUSEUM BOOK SHOP

Queens Terrace. Fleetwood. Tel 01253 876621 Although Fleetwood Museum is now closed for the winter season, to re-open at the beginning of April with new gallery exhibitions, our Book Shop, next to the museum, will be open every Tuesday and Thursday 11am - 2pm till the end of March for the sale of pre-owned books at 50p. each and to accept any book donations.

FLEETWOOD & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Our next talk this season is Monday 6th. February 'Napoleon's Exile' by Peter Logan

Monday 6th March - 'The Belfast

Steamers - The Duke of Albany' by John Baker

Monday 3rd April - 'A Dockland Day' by David Pearce

All talks are held in Fleetwood Museum, Queens Terrace. FY7 6BT and start at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm.

Cost for visitors - £2.00 per talk. For further information please contact Pat Houghton (Secretary) 01253 776118

HARMONY & HEALTH

FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS

Thornton-Cleveleys group meets weekly every Tuesday at 10.30am at Thornton Little Theatre.

Fleetwood group meets weekly every Tuesday at 1.30pm at Fleetwood Marine Hall.

New members most welcome and please tell your friends so that we can get the message to our previous 180 plus members.

Contact Shirley 07940 030925

FRIENDLIER FLEETWOOD

We meet Monday and Saturday 1-3 at Fleetwood library please note I only normally wait 30 minutes for someone to turn up. On Tuesday and Friday 1-3 we meet at Ymca Lofthouse building London Street Fleetwood FY7 . We enjoy holiday together and aim to go twice a year. For more information contact Fran: 07762 181 536

WYRE FLOUNDERS DISABLED ADULT SWIMMING CLUB at the Fleetwood YMCA Swimming pool every Saturday at 5pm. The pool is hired for one hour for adult swimmers. We have members with arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, previous heart or cancer issues as well as requiring no crowds. We meet at 4.45 ready to swim. Cost £5. New members welcome. Ring Susan 01253 522232

MENS SHED

Fleetwood, 85 Manor Road. Tel: 07555 364273

Mon 11am-1.30pm Help and Advice, 6pm Meal at St Peters, Magic Mikes session@fire station 7pm-9pm

Tues 11am-1pm Health & Well Being, 5pm-9pm Chat, Brew, Games.

Weds 10am -12pm Games & Banter

10.45am Veterans Breakfast at St Davids Church Larkholme Lane

Thurs 12pm Lunch Club @ menshed, 6pm - 9pm Mens Games night

Friday 11am-2pm Social Prescribing Sat - 6.30pm-8.30pm Robs Road to Recovery

Sun - 10am -12pm Breakfast@ menshed

PARKINSONS UK - FLEETWOOD

Wednesday 1st February

Parkinson's get together at Pablo's Cafe, 44 Adelaide Street Fleetwood, FY7 6AB 10.30am to noon. Drop in for a drink and a chat. Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 Jo on 07810641629 or Rita on 01253 702464

WINTER WARM HUB

in conjunction with Fleetwood Churches Together, St.Mary’s, Lord Street, is offering a place of warmth and companionship to anyone who wishes to join us in the Millennium Room, entrance in Warren Street, for a warm drink and toast. This will be each Thursday from 12 noon to 3pm. Why not bring your knitting or a box of dominoes?

FLEETWOOD CIVIC SOCIETY

We have our monthly meetings at the North Euston Hotel starting at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month, except December, and all are welcome. For more information contact Yvonne Johnstone, Secretary. Tel. 01253 873336

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

THORNTON LADIES’ CLUB

NEW LADIES STARTING EVERY MONTH – just turn up.

Second Wednesday every month from 12.00-1.30pm

February 8th Living in the 60’s and 70’s. An enlightening talk and time to reminisce! We ask that, if you have one, ladies bring a photograph of themselves as a child for a ‘guess the person’ competition.

Our ‘bring an object of interest that begins with:’ this month is letter ‘P’ We will continue with our charity raffle, all prize donations will be gratefully received. Entrance £2.50 includes a brew – bring your own lunch to enjoy before the entertainment begins.

Email: thorntonladiesclub@gmail. com St John’s Community Hall, Little Thornton – FY5 5JE

TABLE TOP SALE

Cleveleys Park Church, West Drive FY5 2BL Saturday 25th February 10-1pm. Refreshments available. 07904 326424

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

ARMED FORCES & VETERANS BREAKFAST

We are a group of veterans & serving members, our ethos is mutual support. Our club meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month 9.30am at The Tramway Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys. www.afbvc.net/find-a-club

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 4pm at Cleveleys Baptist Church, St George’s Avenue. Friendly, informal welcome to all with tea, coffee, biscuits & a chat. Stay for as little or as long as you want.

MINGLE MOSAICS

Every Tuesday at Cleveleys community centre. 11 - 2pm. Ten pounds for starter pack and tuition, then two pounds weekly. No experience necessary. Phone 07971262954 for details

TABLE TENNIS AT LITTLE THORNTON.

It is hoped that a new Table Tennis Club can be started at the community hub of Little Thornton (St John's Church Hall).The club will be run on a Monday afternoon and we are looking for interested

parties to get things off the ground. Any person interested needs to email: lesley.slack@btinternet.com

THORNTON CLEVELEYS FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

Come along and join us for an enjoyable evening with a N.A.F.A.S demonstrator of floral arts. We meet every second Wednesday of each month from March to December from 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. £6, tea, coffee and biscuits served. Thornton Cleveleys Methodist Church Hall, 60 Victoria Road East. FY5 5HQ. For more info please contact Yvonne 01253 354230 or Carol 07527675278

OVER 50’S CLUB. Bingo, friendship and refreshments. Hobart Place, Sevenoaks Community Centre. Tuesday & Friday 1pm - 3.45pm.

TABLE TENNIS

Monday 19:45 - 21:30 Contact

Marjorie 01253 863663

Tuesday 19:45 - 21:30 Contact Ray 01253 863291. Players of all levels welcome to either of the 2 evenings. Bats supplied or bring own. Entrance fee £2. Tea and biscuits (Mondays only) All Saints Church Hall North Drive, Blackpool, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3HT

COMMUNITY AT ST JOHNS

MONDAY

9.30 – 11.45 YOGA (9.30-10.30) (Phillipa 07557 347124)

CHAIR YOGA (10.45 – 11.45)

13.00-15.00 TABLE TENNIS (Mary 07484642326)

13.00-15.00 CREATIVE CRAFT CLUB (2nd Monday) (Janet 07843 899688)

14.00 - 15.00 FAB Friendship

Around Bereavement. (1st Monday) (Rev Jane 969492)

15.30 – 16.15 GLOW ZONE – for children (Margaret 07876 494737)

16.30 – 17.30 DANCE FOR CHILDREN (aged 5-11) Gemma 07734 968937) FREE

17.45 – 19.15 BROWNIES (term time)

19.30 – 21.00 GUIDES (term time) (for Brownies & Guides –girlguiding.org.uk)

TUESDAY

9.30 – 10.30 PILATES 14.00 - 16.00 (Julie 07786 022980)

14.00 - 16.00 WOMEN’S INSTITUTE (Last Tuesday of the month) (Janet 07843 899688)

16.15 – 17.15 CHILDREN’S ART CLASS (Chelsea 07772739767)

18.00 SLIMMING WORLD (Andrea 07535699572)

19.00 - 20.30 SCOUTS (Term time) (07939969247)

WEDNESDAY

9.15 - 11.30 LITTLE T’S – Toddlers

(Margaret 07876 494737) (Term time)

12.00 - 13.30 LADIES’ CLUB (2nd Wed.)(Lesley 07702 815026)

14.00 - 15.30 SNACK ‘N’ CHAT (Janet 07843 899688)

18.00 - 19.00 BEAVERS (Term time)

19.30 – 21.00 CONCERTS (2nd Wednesday) April – December

THURSDAY

11.30 - 13.00 MIDWEEK

COMMUNION and Lunch

16.30 - 17.30 SEATED EXERCISE (Nikki 07926 043546)

18.45 – 20.00 CUBS (term time only) (Ulric 07939 969247)

FRIDAY

9.30 - 10.30 LATINO AEROBICS (Julie 07786 022980)

19.00 - 21.00 - KR DANCE CLASSES (Kelsey 07738 596699)

ST JOHN’S PARISH CHURCH, LITTLE THORNTON

Weekly Communion Service is now every Sunday at 10.00am (In Church or on You Tube) with Seekers (Junior Church)

8.30 Communion is every 3rd Sunday and a 2pm Communion is every 1st Sunday

Every Thursday 11.30am; Midweek Service followed by refreshments. Monday – GLOWZONE – for families and children 3.30-4.15

HANGOUT Youth group every 1st and 3rd Sunday 5-6pm FAB – Friendship around bereavement 1st Monday of the month 2-3pm

For more information or follow us on: www.stjohnslittlethornton.org Twitter: @StJohnThornton, Facebook: stjohnslittlethornton.

LITTLE THORNTON COMMUNITY

HUB AT ST JOHN’S

There are lots of new activities for you to join and there are still available time slots for you to generate a new activity for our expanding and thriving community. All details can be found by accessing the website: www. stjohnslittlethornton.org

FYLDE TAI CHI ASSOCIATION

Tai Chi and chi kung sessions available in Cleveleys and Carleton. Why not try something new and relaxing. You may even make a new friend or two. Please contact Martin for more information on 0753 441 0657, via Facebook, or through the website at www. fyldetaichi.com.

PARKINSONS UK - THORNTON CLEVELEYS

Monday 6th February Parkinson's UK Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Group meet in the hall at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church. Via Stockdove

Way FY5 2AP, at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 14th February Parkinson's lunch time meeting at the Golden Eagle Pub, Warren Drive, Cleveleys, FY5 3TG

Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 Jo on 07810641629 or Rita on 01253 702464

ANCHORSHOLME

OLIVE BRANCH COFFEE

MORNING Tuesdays 10-11:30am. Everyone Welcome. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

TODDLER GROUP Wednesday

Afternoons 1:15 - 2:45pm. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

CONNECT MORE. Come and play some games and make new friends. Free, with refreshments provided. Fridays 1-3pm. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

MESSY CHURCH! Crafts, games, story and songs for families. Especially suited to primary aged children. 3:30-5pm. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

CARLETON

CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS

Do you love singing but not sure about joining a Choir? Carleton Community Chorus is just the place for you! The Choir comprises of various ages, skills and talents. A warm & Friendly welcome awaits you. No auditions necessary.

Rehearsals: every Tuesday (term time only) from 7.00-8.30 pm at St Martins & St Hilda’s Church, Fleetwood Road, Carleton (next door to The Castle Gardens). For more information visit our website: www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk For bookings contact Phill on 07801 613744 – or- email Diane at carletoncommunitymusic@hotmail. com

LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY FYLDE BRANCH

NEED HELP TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE?

Church Hall of St Martin & St Hilda

Fleetwood Road South Carleton start 7.30 first Wednesday of every month Family History Workshopbring your documents etc. in order for us to help Family History and Heraldry Society

Fylde website – fyldelfhhhs.com Society Website lfhhs.org.uk follow the link to any branch contact fylde@lfhhs.org.uk

FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY

Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Ave, FY6 7QE

Weekly dance sessions on Wednesdays from 7.30 till 9.30. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome: no need to bring a partner. For further info, contact Ann Cameron on 07966 126999 or email Ann.cameron@mac.com

NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

The Church of St Martin and St Hilda. Fleetwood Road, Carleton FY6 7LS.

Programme during February 2023:

Tuesday 7th - Guest Speaker: Documenting Blackpool with Dawn Mander

Tuesday 14th - Members’ Night: Travel and Love with Wayne Paulo

Small groups on in-Camera and Post Processing

Tuesday 21st - Competition Results

Night: 3rd Seasonal PDI - Judge

TBC

Tuesday 28th - Competition Results

Night: Set Subject PDI - Judge

Terry Hewitt

Join our club, check our programme some nights we might be in our club OR on zoom! We will have visiting lectures as well, we will also have talks and “how to do things” on your photography. There will be outings for the club and they will be posted on our Facebook page, when and where to go and meet.

New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see www. northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243

BISPHAM & BLACKPOOL

BISPHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY We are a small but friendly photographic society. We Meet on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm and cater for all aspects of photography and digital imaging for beginners to the more advanced worker. The Community Centre Bispham Road, Blackpool, FY2 OHH Contact us by email at bisphamps@gmail.com

BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY. Good music in good company. We meet Thursdays 7:30pm Sep-May at the Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP (next to the fire station). Please contact Chris 698704 for info.

FYLDE COAST BOOK CLUB meets on the last Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm till 8pm at Salut Coffee House, All Hallows Road, Bispham, new members always welcome, don’t worry if you have not had time to read the book, membership is £5 per month which includes choice of refreshments, for further details please visit our Facebook page: @FyldeCoastBookClub or just turn up at the next meet up.

PARKINSONS UK - BLACKPOOL

Wednesday 15th February

Parkinson's Cafe at The Grange, Bathurst Ave, Blackpool. FY3 7RJ. 11Am to 1.30pm

Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 Jo on 07810641629 or Rita on 01253 702464

POULTON & OVER WYRE

POULTON CHESS CLUB (founded 1967) meets at 7pm every Monday at Carleton Bowling Club, Maycroft Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7NE. Free membership, but £20 per annum for Bowling Club membership required. Both casual chess and serious chess is catered for, with beginners welcome. Very smart premises, with very quiet upstairs room for chess. Also included: soccer on TV, pool and snooker tables. Chess Club phone number: 01253-892584 (Ken). For junior chess (in Cleveleys on Thursdays), contact Simon at 07966 231211

PARKINSONS UK - OVER WYRE Thursday 23rd February

Parkinson's Over Wyre Group meeting in Preesall Community Centre, Lancaster Road, FY6 0EJ at 2pm.

Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 Jo on 07810641629 or Rita on 01253 702464

POULTON LIBRARY FRIENDS

GROUP Coffee morning on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the library.

OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB

Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are normally held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton. We meet at 10.00am for coffee and a social chat followed by a talk on a range of

POULTON ART CLUB

We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month at the united Reform church - Poulton at 7pm until 9 pm (March to November) - From December until February we will take a break resuming in March but plan to continue meeting via zoom during this break. For more info call club Secretary 07874662464 or contact us via our facebook page.

COFFEE & CHAT TUES COFFEE & CHAT - Last Tuesday of each month, next event 31st Jan, 28th Feb… Poulton United Reformed Church. ALL Welcome, FREE Entry, optional table tennis available if required.

POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday evening from September to June each year. Meetings take place in the ground floor meeting room of the Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7SZ starting at 7.30pm. For information about the club, www. poultonps.co.uk

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WYRE WANDERERS

We are a friendly walking group who meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We travel by coach and start at Fleetwood picking up in Cleveleys, Thornton, the River Wyre and the main road at Little Eccleston. We don't do major fellsjust easier walking and try to do 2 walks of different distances.For more info call Christine on 873789

LANCASHIRE WEST TREFOIL GUILD Trefoil Guild is Guiding for Adults. We are able to support and offer help to Rainbows, Brownies and Guides locally if needed. However we hold our own meetings which include interesting talks, eating our, day trips and weekends away. Each Guild in West Lancashire have a varied programme. We are looking forward in 2023 which will prove to be exciting once again, I am sure. Our Poulton Guild met in January for coffee at Booths in Poulton. The Annual Meeting will take place on 7th February when the Mayor of Wyre Borough, Councillor Robinson, will attend. If you wish to meet new friends, or you may have just moved into the area, you might like to join us.

For more details: contact Elaine Telephone 01253 790692

Sex in the City?

The four top romantic city breaks in the UK.

Make time for romance in 2023 and whisk your beloved away to one of these four magnificent cities, where love is the only language you need.

Bath, Avon, England

With cobbled streets and golden-hued grandiose buildings, Bath is imbued with 18th century glamour and allure.

Not only does this fabulous city have top notch dining and shopping, it also offers a wealth of history, culture and its crowning glory, the spectacular Roman Baths, built in 1894, which lay at the heart of the city centre.

After touring the Roman Baths and the adjacent pump house, why not head to The Thermae Bath Spa where you can indulge in your own ritual of pampering and relaxing.

Where to stay: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, from £300 per night

City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Scotland’s capital may be bestknown for its architecture, or the annual Fringe arts festival, but Edinburgh has a bounty of culture and history that will

entrance and enthral you better than the greatest play ever written.

Explore the cobbled streets of the old town and lose yourself in Edinburgh Castle which towers above the city like an ancient guardian, or ramble up to Arthur’s Seat where you can admire the glorious city below and then amble back to town for some much-needed, hearty fare, at Michelin-starred Paul Kitching’s 21212.

Where to stay: The Witchery by the Castle, from £495 per night.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

The UK’s answer to Venice, the canals of Cambridge naturally lend themselves to the language of love. Punt your way up the waterways – or pay someone to do it for you –while you recite a little Keats to your beloved, and soak up this intellectually exuberant city.

Famed for its universities, Cambridge is a student town, but this only adds a vibrancy you may not otherwise get from such a historical setting. For Cambridge is buzzy and alive with excellent eating and nightlife, and well worth taking a punt on.

Where to stay: University Arms, from £235 per night

Manchester, Lancashire, England

If you and your sweetheart want a weekend away that’s more of an alternative love story, then Manchester is the city for you. For what evokes a Shakespearean tragedy more the tale of two warring football clubs?

Canal Street offers some of the best nightlife in the UK while Manchester Art Gallery offers that much-needed injection of culture to your trip in this fabulous, diverse and utterly thrilling city.

Where to stay: The Lowry Hotel, from £450 per night

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