LINK-MAG | LOCAL | MARCH 2023

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Welcome to the March edition of LINK-MAG

As we March into another month the weather is picking up now, we hope you can make the most of it by getting outside as often as you can and tackling those outdoor jobs.

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HOSPICE TEAM ALL SET TO MAKE A SPLASH FOR CHARITY

A group of colleagues at Trinity Hospice are going to great lengths to raise funds for their dedicated children’s hospice, Brian House.

Swimming lengths, that is, as the team – called Brian House Hospice Heroes – is just weeks away from taking part in the Lytham St Annes Lions Swimarathon, which returns later this month after threeyears and is raising money for Brian House along with the Bone Cancer Research Trust.

Trinity’s team of nine, including a non-swimming captain, will take to the pool on Sunday 29th January and will have an hour to swim in relay to achieve as many lengths as possible. By the end of the day, their total will be added to those of other teams taking part.

Trinity’s Medical Director, Dr Gill Au, said she was looking forward to getting in the pool and supporting her fellow teammates.

“We’re all so excited to be working together in such a different way to help raise vital funds for our children’s hospice,” she said.

“It’s lovely that we have some really varied roles coming together for this swimming challenge, including clinical, fundraising, governance and kitchen staff. And we’re all raring to go to raise as much as we can for our children and young people’s service.”

Half of the money raised through the event will be donated to Brian House and used to buy specialist sensory equipment for children and young people who are living with life-threatening and lifelimiting conditions.

The Brian House Hospice Heroes are also doing their own fundraising to further boost funds.

Fundraising Assistant Lucy Worthington, who also forms part of Brian House Hospice Heroes, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that the Lytham St Annes Lions have chosen to support Brian House, along with the Bone Cancer Research Trust, through this event.

“Every penny raised for our charity means so much to us. Play can be challenging for the children who need our care. Not all toys are appropriate for our children, many of whom

have very complex health needs; some aren’t able to pick up small pieces, others can’t see clearly.

“That’s why sensory equipment means so much to us here at Brian House. It gives our children the chance to experience play through new sounds, bright lights and touch sensations.

“It gives them the opportunity to play and have fun, as all children should.”

Joining Dr Au and Lucy in the Brian House Hospice Heroes are IPU Senior Nurse Nicola Potter and her son Ryan with friend Emily Lowe, Quality and Governance Lead Jo Nicholls and her daughter Amelia, Head Chef Ian Benville and Database and Donor Care Manager Vicki Costigan. To sponsor them, visit www.justgiving.com/ brianhousehospiceheroes

The Brian House Hospice Heroes (from left) Ryan and Nicola Potter, Emily Lowe, Dr Gill Au, Jo Nichols, Ian Benville, Lucy Worthington and Vicki Costigan

A Mature Pallet

The trend for upcycling raw materials into garden furniture is coming to a back garden near you.

It’s the time of year when we all begin to consider ways we might be able to spruce up our gardens in time for the summer.

Of course, while plants, flowers, produce and more is a necessity for giving our outside space that natural, living, thriving edge, there’s an entire other aspect that will contribute towards the comfort and convenience of your garden, irrespective of its size. And while upsizing an old pallet into the ultimate outdoors DIY sofa may not scream opulence, the trend for creating fantastic homemade furniture for outdoors is one that’s really gathered pace in recent years.

THE DIY SOFA

What you’ll need:

• Three (or more) plain wooden pallets

• An electric drill with screws

• A small roller and tray

• A paintbrush

• Scatter cushions

• Garden furniture

chalk paint

How to make your pallet sofa:

1. Using your foam roller, layer your pallets in whichever glorious hue you have selected, using a paintbrush for those tricky to reach areas. Paint one side first, let it dry, then do the other.

2. You’ll need to stack at least two pallets to get your sofa to a suitable height – you may want to make your sofa higher using more pallets, or even double the length... it’s all up to you! – before fixing them together with your electric drill and screws.

3. Add another pallet to the back of the bench to make your sofa back. Affix with screws.

4. That’s the hard part done! Now decorate your masterpiece in whichever way you choose with cushions, garlands and throws. Then relax… you’ve earned it!

Advantages of using pallets for furniture

1. Cost-saving

By using your creativity, you can capitalise on a raw material – wooden pallets – that most people give away for free.

2. Environmentally friendly

With furniture made from pallets, it’s as environmentally friendly on its way out as it is in its creation as an arty piece of reclaimed wood.

3. A design for garden life

By creating your own furniture rather than buying it, you are able to put your imprint on the look, so complete customisation is merely a few planks of wood away!

4. Mature with age

After two or three years, outdoor furniture can show the effects of being weatherbeaten, yet with pallets the resplendent ruggedness only adds to the effect!

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HONORARY ALDERMAN CEREMONY AT WYRE COUNCIL

There was a special meeting at Wyre Council’s Civic Centre yesterday in honour of the late Councillor Rita Amos. Members, invited guests and dignitaries gathered to confer the title of ‘Honorary Alderman’ posthumously on Councillor Rita Amos in recognition of her eighteen years of eminent service rendered to the Council.

Wyre Council members and staff were deeply saddened by the news that Councillor Rita Amos passed away last March, she was a joy to work with and a true champion for her community.

Rita was first elected to Wyre Council for Victoria Ward in 1999 which she represented until May 2007. She was then elected to represent Cleveleys Park Ward in 2011, where she remained.

Councillor Ian Amos, Rita’s husband was presented with a gift and scroll at the ceremony and close friend Councillor Andrea Kay offered some moving words and memories of Rita,

“This remarkable lady was my dear friend and colleague and I miss her dearly. It gives me great pleasure to propose Rita

Wyre Council shares this sentiment and is pleased to confer this honour on the late Rita Amos.

Amos as Honorary Alderman of Wyre Borough.”

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Ingredients

(makes 24 cookies)

• 110g unsalted butter at room temperature, cubed

• 110g caster sugar

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 125g plain flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 20g cocoa powder

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• 100g 70% cocoa chocolate chips (or 100g dark cooking chocolate in 0.5cm pieces)

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Chocolate, Banana and Pecan Cookies

Introduction

Famed for the gigantic, raspberry-dusted meringues that adorn his shop windows, Yotam Ottolenghi is a patisserie expert, and these deliriously fudgy cookies are no exception.

Method

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment in place, beat the butter and sugar on a medium-high speed until light and flu y, then add the egg and beat to combine.

Sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt into a bowl, then add to the butter mix, beating on low speed for 15 seconds. Now beat in the chocolate and banana until combined, then transfer to the fridge for two hours to firm up.

2. Once firm, form the dough into 24 3cm balls, about 20g each. Put the pecans in a bowl, then drop in each ball, rolling it around to coat, which will press the nuts in as well, so they stick.

Put the cookies on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and refrigerate for at least an hour.

3. Heat the oven to 190°C/375°F/ gas mark 5 and line two oven trays with baking paper. Put the icing sugar in a bowl and roll

• 50g mashed banana (½ small banana)

• 170g pecan halves, finely chopped

• 100g icing sugar

Top Tips

Maintain that fudgy factor by ensuring you don’t overbake these cookies.

You can also freeze them for up to three months once you have rolled them in to balls. Simply add one extra minute on to the baking time when you are ready to use them.

the cookies one by one in the sugar, pressing it in as you go, so it sticks. Arrange the cookies on the trays 2-3cm apart, then flatten them to about 1cm thick.

4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove: the cookies will be soft to the touch. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then move to a rack. Serve warm or cool.

FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD MUSEUM BOOK SHOP

6 - 7 Queens Terrace. FY7 6BT. Tel 01253 876621 Although

Although Fleetwood Museum is now closed for the winter season, to reopen 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, majority priced at 50p. each and to accept any book donations.

FLEETWOOD & DISTRICT

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Monday 6th March - 'The Belfast Steamers - The Duke of Albany' by John Baker

The last talk of the season 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 March 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

CHARITY PSYCHIC NIGHT

Mount Pub Fleetwood Charity Psychic Night. Tickets available to

buy from The Mount £7.50. Includes buffet. Starts at 8pm 13th March. Mount Pub, Fleetwood

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 NEW LADIES STARTING EVERY MEETING – just turn up. Second Wednesday every month from 12.00-1.30pm March 8th: Make your own Spring Floral Display. Yet another chance to create your own Spring flower display. Bring with you a jam jar, small bunch of spring flowers, some greenery, a pair of scissors. We will supply the rest. If you don’t want to do your own arrangement you can just sit back and watch – no pressure! Our ‘bring an object of interest that begins with: this month is letter ‘Q’. 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

THE CAPRICORN SINGERS LADIES CHOIR

Rehearsals every Wednesday 7:15pm-9:30pm at St Andrews Church, Cleveleys. New members welcome. Call Sandra 07757 805001. www.thecapricornsingers. org

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 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 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.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

meets every 3rd Wednesday, from September to June, for talks & presentations, by invited speakers, on gardening and various subjects at Christ Church Community

Centre, Meadows Avenue, Thornton, FY5 2TW starting @ 7.30pm. Next Talk: 15th March - Small Flowered Clematis For The Summer Garden. Illustrated Talk by Richard Hodson from Hesketh Bank ( 3 National Collections ), with Sales table. All Welcome. Pay at the door. 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

Thornton Cleveleys Friends of Trinity Hospice are holding an Easter Bingo 1st April 4.30pm

T.C.O.S Hall, Ritherham Ave

Cleveleys Adults £5 children free. Raffle and refreshments. Bingo tickets to be purchased. Further info and to obtain tickets please contact Elaine 07970008762

PARKINSONS UK - THORNTON CLEVELEYS

Monday 6th March 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 March 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 March 2023: Tuesday 7th - Guest Speaker

ZOOM: Architecture & Street Photography, genres that overlap?

With Ian Howard

Tuesday 14th - Competition Results

Night: 3rd Seasonal Print - Sheila Giles DPAGB, AV-AFIAP

Tuesday 21st - Competition Results

Night: Focus on Fylde PDI

Tuesday 28th - Guest Speaker

ZOOM: Smartphone Photography with Jet Lendon

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 March 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 March 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 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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