LINK-MAG | LOCAL | JULY 2023

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WYRE BEAT BRINGS TOGETHER SCHOOLS TO TACKLE ANTI-SOCIAL

Schools from across Wyre came together to highlight the impact of anti-social behaviour at a special evening of performance at Marine Hall in Fleetwood last night.

Pupils from Saint Aidan’s, Cardinal Allen and Fleetwood High showcased performances at the Wyre Beat event which they had written and produced themselves. Tasked with demonstrating what antisocial behaviour means to them and the impact it has on their lives, each school created a piece of dance or drama to perform to their school and families.

Wyre Beat is a project coordinated by Wyre Council. Working alongside other authorities including Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Wyre’s Youth Council and Lancashire County Councils Targeted Youth Support team, the aim of the project is to highlight specific community safety priorities within schools.

The theme of this year’s project was anti-social behaviour and the council hopes to build on the event next year focusing on a new theme each time. Working together in preparation for the event has given young people the chance to reflect on important social issues as well as have their say through their performances.

BEHAVIOUR

Wyre based mental health support charity Doherty’s Destiny kindly provided prizes for the schools taking part. On the night Cardinal Allen was awarded first place, winning the top prize of £500 for the school.

Rebecca Huddleston, Wyre Council’s Chief Executive attended the event and commented:

“Well done to everyone who took part in this year’s project and last night’s Wyre Beat event. It was great to see young people come together, discuss important topics and

perform such impactful pieces. Working with our partners and local schools in this way allows us to get young people involved and highlight in a positive way what can be done to improve our communities.

“We’d like to say a huge thank you to Doherty’s Destiny for providing the prizes, to all the schools for their hard work, to our judges on the night and to Blackpool School of Arts who filmed this wonderful evening.”

PHOTO - Winners of Wyre Beat 2023, Cardinal Allen

ELMER TRAIL PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

A major art trail due to take to the streets in Blackpool next spring will also provide a mammoth learning programme to schools across the Fylde coast, helping local children and you people celebrate diversity and inclusion through creativity.

As well as an accessible learning pack, participating schools, nurseries and youth organisations in Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool will get their very own young Elmer sculpture to design and decorate. It will then form part of the mammoth art trail before being returned to them to treasure.

The trail is being organised by, and will raise vital funds for, Brian House Children’s Hospice.

The Learning Programme is being made possible thanks to sponsors Tower Insurance Brokers, who couldn’t wait to get involved, pledging their support at a special launch event at Blackpool Football Club last month.

Tim Forshaw, CEO of Tower Insurance Brokers said: “We are an ethical and culture driven business. It is important that Tower act through time and money gifted, by supporting local charitable causes such as this art trail in aid of Brian House.

“The Insurance sector is sadly void of young people and talent. So having the

chance to speak to our future generation of workers was an opportunity not to be missed. We are wanting to help raise awareness of the underlying message Elmer delivers, promoting diversity and generosity. We also want to demonstrate that whether it be through charitable work or just being nice to people, every little helps. Life can be difficult sometimes but remembering we’re all in this together can help us all feel more connected to those around us, regardless of age or background. Ultimately, we want to encourage people to give back to their community.

“We feel Brian House and Elmer have a lot in common. They are both the ‘elephant in the room’. People and businesses sometimes shy away from Brian House because the services they offer are so emotive. We have seen the great work Brian House does by making shorter lives great, fun and filled with love. It is this message we are also keen to help promote and help the community to openly speak about this and other challenging topics.”

Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool will see at least 30 large sculptures of David McKee’s much celebrated children’s book character, Elmer, in key locations to make a free family-friendly event across Blackpool. There will also be at least 30 young Elmers on

the trail as part of the Learning Programme.

The programme will be available to schools, colleges and youth programmes across the Fylde coast, helping to deliver lessons to celebrate the wonderful things that make us different, supported by the new Ofsted Framework.

Linzi Warburton, Head of Fundraising at Brian House, said: “The Learning Programme is a key part of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool, engaging with and celebrating the incredible schools, nurseries and youth organisations we are so lucky to have on the Fylde coast.

“It’s a chance for our children and young people to join this unique and fun event by adopting and designing their own young Elmer, which will be their to keep at the end of the trail.

“We’re so grateful to Tower Insurance Brokers for pledging their support of this mammoth event in Blackpool by sponsoring our Learning Programme. Because of them, we will be able to help local children and young people experiment with different artforms and use creativity as a learning tool.”

For more information about Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool and how your businesses can get involved, visit www. elmerblackpool.co.uk.

Ingredients

(serves 4-6)

• 1 x 2.5kg leg of lamb

• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

Top Tip

You can buy a readyboned or a butterflied leg of lamb, or ask your butcher to bone it for you.

Rick Stein’s Butter ied Lamb

Introduction

This leg of lamb comes with herby lemon and paprika marinade, and really enriches the senses for al fresco dining for what is a very special time of the year. It can be cooked on the barbecue or in the oven. Serve simply with potato wedges and greens for a laid-back meal with friends. Reduce the dried red chilli flakes if you prefer a milder marinade.

Method

1. To prepare the lamb, turn the leg over to the point where the bone runs closest to the surface. Using a sharp knife, split the meat along the bone and ease it away from the bone along both sides, leaving the bone as clean as possible. At the fatter end of the joint, there is a group of smaller bones, so continue to cut around them too until you can lift all the bones from the meat and are left with a butterfly shaped, bone-free joint. Trim away any excess fat and sinew. Lay a piece

of cling film over the meat and bash the surface with a rolling pin to flatten the thick sections lightly. The meat should be an even thickness throughout.

2. Mix the marinade ingredients together. Rub the marinade all over the lamb and set aside in a roasting tin, skin-side up, for about 30 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas mark 7.

• 1 tsp dried red chilli flakes

• 6 tsp chopped rosemary

• 6 sprigs thyme, leaves picked

• 1 fresh bay leaf, finely chopped

• 1 lemon, juice only

• 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce

• 2 tbsp Spanish sweet smoked paprika

• 6 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp flaky sea salt

• ½ tsp coarsely ground or crushed black pepper

Top Tips

• To cook on the barbecue, preheat the barbecue (10 minutes for gas and up to 40 minutes for charcoal). When hot, grill the lamb for about 10–12 minutes on each side. Rest for 5 minutes on a board covered with kitchen foil before carving into thick slices.

4. Roast the lamb for 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas mark 4 and roast for a further 15 minutes. This will give you pink lamb, if you would rather it slightly less so, cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover with foil. Rest for at least 15 minutes. Place on a board before carving into thick slices.

5. Serve with potato wedges, your choice of vegetables and some of the meat juices.

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Useful 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

National Coast Watch Fleetwood 01253 870618

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

Across Clues:

5. Changing to a new situation (11)

9. Indiscernable (9)

10. Speed (5)

11. Creativity (3)

12. Prize or certificate (5)

13. Small brown animal (5)

15. A nuclide that exhibits isomerism (6)

17. The upper surface (6)

19. Idea (5)

20. Stove producing strong heat (5)

21. A poem (3)

23. Finding pleasure (5)

24. Unaware (9)

26. Disruption (11)

Down Clues:

1. Strong fabric, used for upholstery (5)

2. Simple needlework (9)

3. Pigsty (3)

4. Grey material that does not burn (8)

6. Large flat teeth (6)

7. Final version of a legal document (11)

8. Obsolete form of brilliant (11)

14. Teams fighting against each other (9)

16. Tree with pink, yellow or purple flowers (8)

18. Middle Eastern language (6)

22. Trained to fly (5)

25. Bombard (3)

The Revenue Generation

The pursuit of additional income, and why age is no barrier to enriching our finances.

Pursuing greater wealth and improving your financial position is all about maximising the attributes and skills you already possess.

With that in mind, here are five key qualities that anyone, of any age, in any walk of life, can reinforce and refine en route to a better financial position:

1. Improve your skills and invest in yourself

Continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth. By acquiring new skills and enhancing existing ones, you increase your market value and become more attractive to employers.

So consider pursuing additional qualifications, attending workshops, or enrolling in online courses relevant to your industry.

Also develop soft skills, such as communication, problemsolving and leadership, as these are highly valued in the job market.

2. Diversify your income streams

Diversifying your income streams can provide financial stability and open doors to new opportunities. Passive income sources, for instance – such as investments, rental properties, or royalties – can supplement your primary earnings.

You can also explore side hustles or freelance work, which

can be tailored to your schedule and interests. By diversifying, you create multiple

revenue channels, increasing your overall income and financial security.

3. Optimise your career trajectory

Naturally, your career path plays a significant role in determining your income potential. That means actively pursuing promotions, and seeking out new opportunities for career advancement within your organisation.

Furthermore, in the last two decades there has been a real boom in the ‘job hop strategy’. That determines that there is no longer a ‘job for life’, and it’s been proven that changing employment every few years, especially early in a career, can lead to higher salary offers and quicker advancement.

4. Negotiate your salary

Many individuals underestimate the importance of negotiating

their salary, leaving potential income on the table.

When accepting a new job or seeking a pay increase, research the market value for your position and skills.

Prepare a case highlighting your accomplishments and their impact on your place of work, approaching the negotiation with confidence, professionalism, an acceptance for compromise, as well as a personality that says you are keen to keep pushing forward and learning.

5. Leverage your network

Try to attend networking events, join industry associations, and use social media platforms like LinkedIn to expand your network. After all, building and maintaining connections with colleagues, mentors, and industry leaders can lead to job offers, referrals and valuable advice, increasing your chances of securing higher-paying positions.

FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD MUSEUM

6 - 7 Queens Terrace. FY7 6BT. Tel 01253 876621 Fleetwood Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday weekly 10.30am - 4pm till the end of November. There is a small admission charge to view the galleries, but call into the Coffee House or browse in the shop anytime.

Our monthly talks are held at 2pm in the upstairs Education room in the museum. 5th July is Anne Charlesworth speaking on 'The Early Development of the South Shore' and 2nd August John Dewhurst reminiscing on 'The Early Years of Fleetwood's Sporting Heritage' .

Our Historical walks are from the museum at 1.30pm. '1950s Holidays in Fleetwood' on Wednesday 12th July and 'Early Harbour and Railway Developments in Fleetwood' on 9th August .

The Book Shop, next to the museum, is open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 3.30pm for the sale of pre-owned books. Call in and browse. Majority of books are priced at only 50p each and we are pleased to accept book donations.

Our monthly Friday afternoon Folk Music sessions are July 21st and August 18th from 1pm - 3pm. Everyone is welcome.

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. And Tuesday and Friday 1-3 at the Ymca Lofthouse building London Street Fleetwood FY7. We enjoy holidays together 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 5th July 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

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

OVER 60S & WELFARE CLUB

Any age will be welcome. Monday and Saturday solo whist. Tuesday partner whist. Thursday dominoes, 1-30 start. Beginners welcome. For more information ring Lyn on 01253592148 or mob 07493393349. 88 Warren Street Fleetwood

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

THORNTON LADIES’ CLUB

St John’s Little Thornton, Ladies’ Club – NEW LADIES ALWAYS WELCOME.

Second Wednesday every month from 12.00-1.30pm

This month it’s BINGO, BINGO, BINGO. Our ‘bring an object of interest that begins with’: this month is letter ‘T’

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 fun begins.

Contact details: phone 01253 851007 or email thorntonladiesclub@gmail.com

St John’s Community Hall, Little Thornton – FY5 5JE

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

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. Everybody welcome. £6 including tea, coffee and biscuits served. Thornton Cleveleys Methodist Church Hall, 60 Victoria Road East. FY5 5HQ. For more info please contact Yvonne 01253 354230

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 228159

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 HUB 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) (Chelsea 07772739767)

18.00 SLIMMING WORLD (Andrea 07535699572)

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)

19.00 - 20.30 SCOUTS (Term time) (07939969247)

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

THURSDAY

11.30 - 13.00 MIDWEEK

COMMUNION

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 Every Thursday 11.30am; Midweek Service followed by refreshments. Monday –GLOWZONE – for families and children 3.30-4.15. FAB – Friendship around bereavement 1st Monday of the month 2-3pm. REFRESH - new evening service 5pm - 6pm every last Sunday of the month For more information or follow us on: www.stjohnslittlethornton.org Twitter: @StJohnThornton, Facebook: stjohnslittlethornton.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The Society's annual Flower, Arts and Crafts Show will be on Saturday 12th August at Millfield Science & Performing Arts College, Belvedere Road, Thornton, FY5 5DG. Admission is by donation. There will also be a Craft Fair. Contact: Judith on 01253 826562 or visit www. thorntoncleveleyshorticulturalsoc iety41.com

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.

FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE

Saturday 15th July Thornton Cleveleys Friends of Trinity Hospice are holding a Summer Fair at Thornton Methodist Church, Victoria Road East Thornton 10am to 12md Entrance £1( includes tea/ coffee. Various stalls including crafts, cakes, bric a brac, books, cards and jewellery, raffle and tombola. Bacon butties available.

PARKINSONS UK - THORNTON CLEVELEYS

Monday 3rd July Parkinson's Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre meet at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, Stockdove Way, FY5 2AP for for a Coronation Party.

Tuesday 11th July 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 or Rita on 01253 702464

NORCROSS TENNIS CLUB

A local club striving to rebuild and regenerate local interest. We are aiming for inclusivity and diversity. All levels of ability are welcome. Coaching is available. There is the choice both social and competitive tennis.

Furtherinformation contact Ros Dacre at norcrosstennisclub@ outlook.com or Brian Taylor on 01995 601696.

TALKING MEN

Men's Support Group held each Thursday 6pm until 8pm, at The Verona Hall, 124 Fleetwood Rd North, Thornton FY5 4BL. We offer a warm and friendly environment, free of judgement for men experiencing any kind of challenge. Contact community@fleetwoodtownfc. com or 01253 208442 for further details, or just turn up any Thursday, even if it's just for a brew and a chat.

OFFICIAL RED HATTERS

We are ladies who meet up for fun friendship and laughter. We meet once a month, the third Tuesday of the month at 10.30 in the morning in the Carousel, Kings Rd Cleveleys. On occasion we agree to meet up at a different location to make a change. We also have day trips out. Any questions ring 07785964168 Michelle or email cassandra7es@ yahoo.es

THE CAPRICORN SINGERS LADIES

CHOIR

Thursday 27th July, 7pm. Summer Concert. St Andrew's Church, Rough Lea Road, Cleveleys. FY5 1DP

Tickets £8 or pay on the door

For more information telephone Sandra: 07757 805001

www.thecapricornsingers.org

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. Especially suited to families with primary aged children. Second Tuesday of the month. 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).

Summer Concerts:

Tuesday 4th July at 7.00 pm

Bispham United Reformed Church, Cavendish Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9JR

Tuesday 18th July at 7.30 pm St Mark’s Church, Westcliffe Drive, Layton, Blackpool, FY3 7HG

For more information visit our website: www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk For bookings contact Phill on 07801 613744 – or- email Diane at carletoncommunitymusic@hotmail. com

CARLETON COMMUNITY BAND

Do you play an instrument and want to join a Band? Carleton Community Band is just the place for you! The Band comprises of various ages, skills and talents. A relaxed and friendly welcome awaits you. No auditions necessary.

Rehearsals: every Friday from 5:00pm-6:30pm at St Martin & St Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. (next to the Castle Gardens).

Summer Concert

Friday 7th July at 8.30 pm

Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9EQ

For more information visit our website: www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk contact Terry on 07807 296765 – 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

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 19th July Parkinson's Cafe at The Grange, Bathurst Ave, Blackpool. FY3 7RJ. 10.30 to noon. Drop in for a drink and a chat. Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 or Rita on 01253 702464

POULTON & OVER WYRE

PARKINSONS UK - OVER WYRE

Thursday 27th July 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 or Rita on 01253 702464

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

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 varied and interesting subjects Please telephone 01253 810778

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.

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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9. Indiscernable (9)

10. Speed (5)

11. Creativity (3)

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15. A nuclide that exhibits isomerism (6)

17. The upper surface (6)

19. Idea (5)

20. Stove producing strong heat (5)

21. A poem (3)

23. Finding pleasure (5)

24. Unaware (9)

26. Disruption (11)

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2. Simple needlework (9)

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6. Large flat teeth (6)

7. Final version of a legal document (11)

8. Obsolete form of brilliant (11)

14. Teams fighting against each other (9)

16. Tree with pink, yellow or purple flowers (8)

18. Middle Eastern language (6)

22. Trained to fly (5)

25. Bombard (3)

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13. Otter, 15. Isomer, 17. Upside, 19. Image, 20. Grill, 21. Ode, 23. Enjoy, 24. Oblivious, 26. Dislocation.

Answers: Across: 5. Acclimatise, 9. Invisible, 10. Tempo, 11. Art, 12. Award,

Smart Summer

How to keep your child engaged with learning over the summer holidays.

As parents, we do our best to fill up school holidays with fun activities even if it means compromising our own work schedules and chores. The problem is, there are only so many good times even kids can handle, and it soon becomes clear that they’re actually yearning for a bit of learning.

The following tips are designed to not just ease the burden of summer lethargy, but also to keep youngsters’ brains ticking over so that when September does eventually come round, the return to full-time education won’t be such a shock to the system.

Read books

Reading books is a great way to continue learning over the summer break. Reading can improve your child’s vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension skills, along with providing a great activity for you to engage in together.

Getting children into the habit of turning to books for entertainment is one that will stay with them for life and provide hours of amusement.

Set small tasks

If your children are younger they probably won’t have much homework from their teachers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t set them activities yourself.

Why not encourage them to write a short story or document a recent day out you shared? Perhaps they would enjoy doing some crafting or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a science experiment… because learning doesn’t have to be dull.

Get online support

Sometimes the internet makes parenting harder and sometimes it makes it easier. Fortunately, there are a wealth of apps and online resources to help your child study and learn, such as flashcard apps, online tutorials, and educational videos. There are also numerous forums where parents and carers can share ideas for home learning.

Create a study schedule

Scheduling in a little study time each day, or week, can really help children focus and feel comforted by routine.

This schedule should be flexible enough to accommodate fun summer activities but structured enough to ensure they are making consistent progress.

Create a project

With so many weeks to while away, the summer hols are a great time to collaborate on a big project with your child. Perhaps it is a job in the home, like re-decorating your lounge, or maybe you could create a scrapbook of your summer adventures.

Such a project will not only give your little one a great sense of achievement when school rolls round again, it will also create something they can cherish long after the summer sun has dimmed.

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