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he LOVEmyBEACH Active Coast campaign was launched at locations across the Fylde coast yesterday to showcase the upcoming programme of sports and activities taking place throughout the summer on our beaches and coastline.

The programme launched on 11th June with activities taking place at Fleetwood beach and boating lake, St Annes beach and Blackpool central beach. Walking, beach volleyball, wheelchair accessible cycling, cricket, kayaking and yoga were all showcased on the day, highlighting the variety of beach and coastal activities available for different ages and abilities.

In 2012, a range of organisations came together to form the Turning Tides Partnership with a shared vision of reducing pollution in the regions rivers, lakes and sea. At this time, 18 of the regions bathing waters were predicted to fail the stricter EU standards for water quality which were scheduled to take effect from 2015.

Through collaborative working, in just four years, the partnership turned the tide on the North West coast. In 2016 and 2017 the partnership celebrated the fact that all 30 bathing water locations passed the stricter EU standards for water quality. The collaborative effort also resulted in Blackpool Council obtaining the Blue Flag award, the international standard for the best beaches in the world, at Blackpool South which it has now held for the past 3 years.

As part of the bathing water improvements project Turning Tides partners created LOVEmyBEACH in 2013; a campaign which inspires people to make changes to the way they live in order to drive environmental change. Through region wide campaigns and onthe-ground officers working in the community LOVEmyBEACH has been a great success, engaging thousands of people to take action.

With these bathing water improvements (all 8 bathing waters

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Love our beaches on the Fylde coast rated Good or Excellent for water quality in 2017) the Turning Tides board asked; what next? Board members felt that there was an opportunity that this clean and safe space could now be used to help improve resident’s health and wellbeing.

With this in mind, Dr Arif Rajpura, Director of Public Health at Blackpool, was invited to join the board. Dr Arif Rajpura shared their vision stating ‘It’s time to change perceptions about the coast. The beach shouldn’t just be seen as a place for visitors; it’s a clean and safe environment where a healthy lifestyle can be enjoyed year round. We want to promote the environmental improvements achieved by the Turning Tides partnership and showcase what activities can be enjoyed here; from a game of cricket on the beach to a simple stroll along the sea wall.’

Bringing together Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre council as well as support from the CCG’s and other leisure partners such as the YMCA, Healthier Fleetwood and Blackpool Football Club Community Trust work began on developing a coastal programme.

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre

Council was in attendance at the Fleetwood event and added ‘We are incredibly proud of our coast in Wyre and the Active Coast is a great way to showcase the quality of our beaches. Ferry Beach and Marine Beach in Fleetwood have recently received Seaside Awards, as well as Jubilee Beach and Rossall Beach in Cleveleys, distinguishing them as amongst the best beaches in the country.

Our beaches are a great place to take part in the range of activities we have to offer and to get active, so make sure you pay a visit and try something new!’

Events and activities for the summer can be found at www. facebook.com/LmBActiveCoast Organisations or individuals who are interested in running activities on the beach are advised to contact the following: For Fylde - Ian Brookes, Sports Officer on ian.brookes@fylde. gov.uk For Blackpool - Email active. blackpool@blackpool.gov.uk For Wyre - Carol Southern, Active Lives and Community Engagement Manager on Carol.

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From its most famous attraction and landmark, the Tower, the home of the world famous Tower Ballroom, to the Matthews final of 1953, local authors Allan Wood and Chris Bottomley take the reader on an alphabetical journey visiting Blackpool’s most interesting places and meeting some of its most famous residents and visitors. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present.

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stalwart charity supporter is planning one of his toughest challenges yet – a 43 mile walk along the Lancaster Canal.

Brian Morris plans to take just two days to complete the distance just days after his 72nd birthday, and is doing so to raise money for two causes close to his heart – Brian House Children’s Hospice and Blue Skies Hospitals Fund.

Brian, of Ashfield Road, Bispham, has long been a loyal supporter of the two charities, having completed several charity walks in the past and is both a Blue Skies Volunteer and a Friend of Trinity Hospice, where he has helped to raise more than £1m as celebrated by the Million Pound Milestone in 2015.

He has gathered a group of supporters who will complete the walk with him, including his friend Michael Edwards, Louise Darbyshire and Sally Snowdon from Lettings Solutions on Whitegate Drive, Blackpool and Anna Chadwick from Totally Wicked on St George’s Road, St Annes.

Together they will set off from Preston on Tuesday 11th September, walking past the Fylde coast through Garstang and finishing in Tewitsfield, Carnforth, the following day.

Brian says he has already collected £400 in sponsorship, but expects to raise £1,000 with his almost double marathon walk. He said ‘I just do what I can to raise money for these two very worthwhile charities. I am not able to run very far, but I do a lot of walking every day so decided to do a sponsored walk. I’ve been supporting Trinity and Brian House for about nine or 10 years now, and started supporting Blue Skies about four years ago. I am thrilled to have people joining me for the walk.

I’ve never asked anyone to do it with me, but these people have just heard what I am doing when I approached them for sponsorship and they volunteered to do it as well.’

Louise Darbysire and Sally Snowdon from Letting Solutions with Brian Morris and Michael Edwards

The group will aim to complete 30 miles on the first of their two day trek, and will self-fund overnight accommodation before completing the walk.

Louise, of Lettings Solutions, said ‘I can’t wait to do this walk. Brian pops into our office regularly and we are happy to sponsor him for his various walks for charity. He keeps us up to date with what he has been up to, and when he told us about this walk coming up we just thought “let’s give it a bash”. We’re really looking forward to it.’

Brian House is the children’s hospice for the Fylde coast, supporting children with life limiting conditions and their families through respite care. Head of Fundraising, Linzi Young, said ‘Brian has been a supporter of Brian House for several years, and has helped to raise vital funding which allows us to offer our excellent care and support completely free of charge for the children and families who need it. We wish him and his team all the very best of luck for this walking challenge and in their fundraising efforts.’

Blue Skies Hospitals Fund is the charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and raises money to enhance the care given to patients above that which is offered by the NHS. Head of Fundraising, Kila Redfearn, said ‘Brian does a lot of walking around Blackpool and the Fylde coast every day, so we have no doubt that he will be able to complete this Lancaster Canal challenge with no problems. We are pleased other people are joining him to raise as much as they possibly can for both Blue Skies and Brian House. We will be thinking of them and sending lots of luck as they complete their challenge.’

A sponsor form is available to support Brian and his team of walkers at Letting Solutions, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.

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oliday time is upon us, and some lucky pets may be joining us on our summer getaways. With this in mind, it’s important to take precautions before you go away.

It is a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped. PDSA also recommend cats are microchipped as it’s the most reliable way of identifying them, and improves the chances of them being returned if lost.

PDSA Vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan said: “One of the most heartbreaking scenarios is when an injured animal is brought to us but isn’t microchipped, or the details on the chip aren’t up to date.

You know the pet has a loving owner who will be desperate to know where they are, but there’s no way to let them know what has happened. These pets can end up in rescue centres if their owners are never found, which if they have strayed long distances may never happen. A simple microchip avoids all this.”

To help pet owners, Olivia has provided some top ‘need-to-knows’ when it comes to microchipping:

• While cats don’t require ID, it’s the

law for dogs to wear a collar with ID tag when outside the home. Legally, the collar or tag needs to show the owner’s name and address but including a phone number can be helpful so you can be contacted easily if someone finds your pet.

• A single microchip will last for your

pet’s lifetime. The chip can sometimes move around a little, which is why vets will scan over a pet’s whole body when checking for one. If the owner moves or a pet is rehomed they don’t need a new chip as the owner can just

Microchipping pets update their details with the microchip database – but it’s very important to remember to do this!

• Getting a microchip

shouldn’t be too sore – they are smaller than a grain of rice. It’s similar to getting any other injection like a vaccination and many pets don’t even notice it happening.

It goes under the skin between their shoulder blades. They’re made of non-reactive material so shouldn’t cause any reaction or pain once inserted.

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It’s worth researching what’s on offer in your area to get the best option for you and your pet.

• Microchipped pets stand a much

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The event will take place in the autumn of 2019 on dates to be confirmed at Blackpool’s new Winter Gardens Conference Centre opening in summer next year.

The announcement was made on 5th June in Greenwich, London at the end of a successful 2018 Symposium.

Long regarded as the UK’s number one seaside resort, Blackpool is ideally placed to host the Tourism Symposium at its new Winter Gardens Conference Centre. The Centre will have two floors of adaptable space to facilitate the main plenary session, exhibition and break out areas. A wide range of hotels will be available for

delegates as well as excellent transport connections.

The Tourism Society’s newly elected Chairman, Kevin Kaley, said ‘I am delighted that Blackpool has kindly offered to host the 2019 Tourism Symposium. There is no doubt that the resort will continue to grow in popularity following its extensive regeneration programme over the past five years. Blackpool is set to welcome several new branded hotels during the next two years and represents an outstanding example of how a destination’s tourism economy can be transformed.’

superb facilities on offer at the new Winter Gardens Conference Centre but also the new accommodation offer and direct transport links.’

Councillor Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said ‘The Tourism Society’s Symposium will provide an excellent opportunity for us to not only showcase the

Plans are already underway to attract top speakers from both international and domestic tourism markets for the 2019 Symposium and further details will be disclosed over the next few months.

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You’ll need: Crunchy Topping 75g caster sugar 75g plain flour 60g unsalted butter Choux Pastry 60g unsalted butter 1 tsp caster sugar 1/4 tsp salt 60ml whole milk 60ml water 40g plain flour 45g strong white bread flour 2-3 large eggs, beaten Filling 400g strawberries 2 sprigs of lemon thyme 2 tbsp. caster sugar 600ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla extract What to do: To make the crunchy topping for the eclairs mix together the sugar and the flour, add the butter and rub together until it starts to form a dough. Use your hand to press together into a uniform dough. Place between two sheets of parchment and roll out until it is about 2mm thick.

Place onto a baking tray and freeze until needed.

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Strawberry and Lemon Thyme Eclairs Filled with Vanilla Chantilly with Thyme and fresh strawberries layer on the base of the pan. Tip the pastry into a large bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.

Add the eggs a little at a time beating until combined before adding more.

Add enough egg until the pastry is thick, glossy and has reached dropping consistency. Place the pastry into a piping bag fitted with a plain round piping tip (roughly 1cm wide).

Line two baking trays with parchment paper and draw ten 12cm lines onto the back of the parchment, 6 per sheet. Pipe the choux pastry into eclairs, using the lines as guides.

Remove the crunchy topping from the freezer and cut into strips 12cmx1.5cm and place one of top of each eclair (this gives the eclairs a crunchy topping but also helps give a uniform shape, making them look more professional).

Bake in the oven at 180c (160c fan) for about 30-35 minutes or until the choux is golden brown. Set aside until cooled.

To make the filling hull 300g of the strawberries and cut into small dice.

Mix together with 1 tbsp. of the sugar and the thyme. Set aside for an hour or so to macerate.

Place the cream, vanilla and remaining sugar into a large bowl and whisk until the mixture holds soft peaks Cut the eclairs through the middle and fill the base of each eclair with the strawberries (leaving the juice in the bowl).

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n 2018, there should be nothing holding visitors and residents back from ‘getting their feet wet’ on our beaches. Beach and water quality in the region has improved tremendously over the last thirty years resulting in all thirty bathing water locations in the North-West passing the EU water quality standards for the past two years.

There are four classifications of bathing water quality; Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. This year in the North West there are 11 ‘excellent’ rated beaches and bathing waters including Blackpool South. This summer eleven beaches across the North West of England will be flying flags that tell the public they are among the best beaches in the country. Ten beaches were awarded the Seaside Award - Keep Britain Tidy’s own award for beaches that meet the very highest standards for cleanliness and facilities.

The UK’s bathing water season which runs from May until the 30th September every year; is the period when the Environment Agency monitors the water quality every week. Signs are displayed at each designated bathing water area highlighting the current classification as well as other useful information. The current classifications and results of the samples taken throughout the bathing season are also available on the LOVEmyBEACH website alongside a list of beach facilities and tide times.

Throughout summer the ‘LOVEmyBEACH’ campaign is calling for residents to try something new and visit one of the beautiful beaches along the North-West coast. A trip to the seaside is a value for money day out that can span the generations, here are some suggestions on how to get your feet wet: 1. FLY A KITE at St Anne’s 2. BUILD A SANCASTLE at Blackpool 3. TAKE PHOTOS on the dunes between St Annes and Blackpool 4. WALK THE DOG at one of twenty five beaches in the region with minimal dog restrictions As a way to inspire others to make use of the coast, LOVEmyBEACH is encouraging everyone to share photos of them at the beach using the hashtag #getyourfeetwet.

Improvements in water quality across the region are a result of the Turning Tides partnership; a selection of organisations including local authorities, the Environment Agency, United Utilities and Natural England, who came together in 2012 with an ambition to reduce pollution in the regions rivers, lakes and seas. Through effective co-ordination of improvement

works including £1 billion of investment by United Utilities, £7 million investment through Catchment Sensitive Farming to reduce dirty water running off farmland and the development of the LOVEmyBEACH campaign, the partnership has been cited by Defra as a model of good practice.

Neil Jack, Chair of the Turning Tides partnership and Chief Executive at Blackpool Council said: ‘Our bathing waters are so much cleaner today than they were twenty, ten or even only five years ago. That improvement is down to significant investment and partnership work from the Turning Tides partners and having a clear vision that clean bathing waters contribute to creating family friendly seaside resorts and boosting the North West economy as a whole.

Our beaches are being cleaned regularly by hundreds of staff and volunteers throughout the summer and are being sampled regularly by the Environment Agency to check they are safe to swim in. We have some of the best, award-winning, coastlines in Europe but if we are to continue to keep them that way then we need the public’s help. Simple actions like putting your litter in the bin, picking up after your dog and not feeding the birds can help make sure that our beaches continue to stay fantastic.’

When you visit the beach please make sure you follow these simple steps to help the LOVEmyBEACH campaign and improve our beaches for generations to come: 1. Always put rubbish in a bin - if you can’t find one or it’s full, simply take it home.

2. Understand dog restrictions on beaches – dog restrictions are in place in seven beaches across the North West however there are miles of coast where dogs can be walked. Whichever beach you’re on though, always, pick up your dog poo; the tide doesn’t wash away the problem.

3. Think about how you can help from home - flushing wet wipes down the toilet or pouring used kitchen fat down the sink increases the risk of sewage leaking into rivers and the sea.

For further information visit www.lovemybeach.org

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Support for Brian House Children’s Hospice

Alanna Smith, 19 months, meets an owl from Littledovetails and Owls.

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rom cricketers to cricket eaters, Brian House Children’s Hospice has had some very special visitors as children and staff celebrated Children’s Hospice Week back in May. The national celebration of children’s hospices around the country kicked off in Bispham with style as staff dressed in panto costumes, donated by Blackpoolbased ‘UK Productions’, in an effort to make as many memories as possible for the children and their families.

The week was launched with a visit of two well-known friends of the hospice – Lancashire County cricketer Steven Croft and figure skater Dan Whiston, fresh from ITV’s ‘Dancing on Ice’ tour.

Children were also treated to a display of small animals and artefacts from Blackpool Zoo, including a Tenrec, a Cockroach and a Snake.

Steven, who is supporting Brian House as he celebrates his testimonial year, said ‘It was great to see the children exploring the different animals and items from Blackpool Zoo, and I really enjoyed being part of the experience to make memories for these children. I’m amazed at what goes on at Brian House.

It’s not a place of sadness at all, as you might expect, but a place where children can really have fun and do things they would never be able to do otherwise.

I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for everyone who makes Brian House what it is.’

Dan, who has long been a supporter of Brian House, said he was impressed at how fearless the children were when it came to touching the animals. He said ‘It’s always an absolute delight to come to Brian House and just be a part of the day. I’ve come to learn that a normal day at Brian House is an extraordinary

Steven Croft and Dan Whiston meet children at Brian House Children’s Hospice

day anywhere else, and it’s a total pleasure to have been able to visit for Children’s Hospice Week. I am honoured to be able to support this fantastic and vital facility.’

Throughout the week the children also enjoyed an owl display thanks to ‘Littledovetails and Owls’, and a visit

by Sea Life Blackpool.

Brian House Clinical Manager Carol Wylde said ‘It has been a wonderful week here at Brian House as we have celebrated Children’s Hospice Week 2018. The week was all about making lasting memories, and I think we’ve done just that. From seeing all our staff dressed as pantomime characters – when some of our children may never get to experience pantomime – to touching exotic creatures even adults would never be able to do. It was lovely to be able to welcome back Steven and Dan, and see them get involved in the activities with the children. I hope we’ve been able to make some memories for them too.’

To find out more about Brian House Children’s Hospice and how you can help them visit hwww. trinityhospice.co.uk/brian-house

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THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444

BOUNDARY LIBRARY @ THE GRANGE Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am-5pm Tuesday 1pm - 5pm, Wednesday 1pm - 5pm, Thursday 1pm - 5pm Friday 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am 4.00pm Sunday closed

MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday - closed ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH Open every Saturday to visitors throughout the year, 10am - 2pm.

Refreshments provided. Trips up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: 07709574422 FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday worship at 10.45am. For more information, please ring 397400

LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday closed 30

Notices AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Residents who due to age, illness or disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver books to your home for further details please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: 01253 476390

NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed.

We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. Prior to rehoming we carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue is run by Linda Cameron Davies with the support of volunteers and foster carers. Call 07982 677016, visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email us at bpool9rehome@mail.com FUNDRAISING GROUP Why not come along & join our friendly fundraising group. We meet the first Thursday of every

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month at All Hallows Church Hall (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s Hospice in Bispham. We collect in stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride bikes (not all at the same time) and have a good laugh. Come along & find out, we would love to meet you - our members are aged 1580+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham.

FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME To disabled and older people.

Simply phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet. org.uk

BLACKPOOL BUDDIES: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Facing challenges with shared experiences. Supporting recovery, building friendships, gaining confidence and independence. It is peer supported run by volunteers.

Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm,476 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Contact Tom: 0771 738 0857.

MEDITATION & SPIRITUAL TEACHING 2pm every Tuesday, World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool. Also Silent meditation Thursdays 11am-11.30am.

Details 343701. No charge.

BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone who feels that they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting. This is an ‘open’ meeting which means that partners, friends and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker.

PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to SUPPORT GROUP 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 Our meetings take place every two 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 months at 2.00pm in the function bisphamworkshop@gmail.com room at Plough Inn, Staining.

10th August, 12th October, 14th DIABETES UK December 2018: 8th February Blackpool Area Group. Monthly 2019, 12th April 2019, 14th June meetings every 3rd Wednesday 2019. This is a local area support At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra group for this debilitating condition Community Room, Clifton Retail and we would like other sufferers Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 of this disease, carers, spouses 4UJ. For more information phone and partners to come along and Gerald 07923954411, Doreen join us. Our aim is to offer help 07770630189. and support to each other and raise the profile of this little-known MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE dreadful and fatal disease. Contact ASSOCIATION - Malcolm Hyland: 01253 885561 / Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch 07734 265748. Email - jmhyland@ meet every 2nd Wednesday every sky.com. Fred Bostock; 01253 month from 11.00am-1.00pm at 713496. Email - fbostock@talktalk. Blackpool Centre for Independent net Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+.

Support is provided for clients if needed. Contact 622812.

Care & Support

Endicott 828584 or mndconnect 08457 626262 H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING At The Village Hotel, East Park Drive, Blackpool. Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome and we look forward to meeting Patients, Carer and family member on the night.

2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact Sharon - Mobile: 07572493874. Email: Sharon@ theswallows.org.uk SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree Community Centre, Cherry Tree Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/ chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w.

BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others battling blood cancer. Patients, carers, family and friends all welcome. We meet 7pm third Wednesday every month (not August) Macmillan Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 or Lesley 07890 847796.

PARKINSON’S UK BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE BRANCH meet on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, FY5 2BQ. For support and social activities come and join us. For more info contact Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda Marjorie on 01253 868086

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THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55.

Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Weds of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer – patients, spouses and carers are welcome! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms.

Please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

NOOR A MADINA TRUST 29 to 35 Ripon Road, Blackpool We collect medical aids and medicine along with funds for overseas medical aid.

CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP We hold various monthly meetings for carers, both during the day and in the evenings at Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ If you care, unpaid, for a family member or friend, come and join us for tea, coffee and biscuits.

Have a chat and meet new friends.

Call 01253 393748 for details.

SENSITIVE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Have you lost a precious loved one? We offer sensitive one to one or small group support to enable you to work through your loss. We are part of the Gate Community Church. For info, contact Julia on 07969087352 or 01253 760758.

PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL ADVISER Sharon Holland, covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster. Offering information and support to anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their families.

If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please ring; 0344 225 3757, email sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or visit the Parkinson’s UK website; www.parkinsons.org.uk

Social Groups NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members.

Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small talk) & occasional activities such as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc.

Enquiries most welcome. Please show family members who might be interested. Either join Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk 32

EASY GOING GUY With varied hobbies such as concerts,music and theatre is seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 years for friendship and days and evenings out.

Tel Patrick 07853 567 785.

ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Cricket Club, Stanley Park The Association is for any serving/ ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be

made very welcome. Meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 19:30. Contact The Secretary 07946222517 LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (Opposite Belle Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members welcome. Also associate membership will be available. ALL welcome.

THE ‘CRAFTY LADIES’ St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham. We now meet twice monthly 1pm to 3pm on the 1st & 2nd Wednesdays of the month. Brighten up the winter months, come and join us and bring your own craft project or learn something new - crochet, knitting, embroidery, card making, painting etc. If you’ve always wanted to paint but didn’t have the confidence to have a go, let us teach you. No drawing or painting skills are required as we give expert tuition. We also arrange outings to places of interest.

Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 594585 STAINING WI Meetings on a variety of subjects are held every third Wednesday in the month from 7:30pm in St Luke’s church next to Staining school. Further details from Jean Armstrong on 886325 or just turn up on the night.

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BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT If you have an interest in cake decorating & Sugarcraft, then come along to our meetings. We have a different demonstrator every month showcasing lots of different skills. It is a great opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for cake decorating. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced Sugarcrafters. The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more info call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:30 - 4:15pm. We hold tuition classes a supply materials for the following; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin Pricking and General Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush up on some old ones. We organise coach trips and occasional outside workshops.

Dunsop Court, Blackpool.

Tel: 01253 405138

RENDEZVOUS COFFEE MORNING FOR OVER 55’S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of each month in the church lounge at Christ Church with All Saints, Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, speakers, quizzes, games and gentle exercise. £1.50.

Contact Ruth 01253 390272.

ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP Amateur theatre group that meets at St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows’ Road, Bispham every Thursday at 7.30pm and Sundays at 7pm. Info Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 or by email: bmelling@blueyonder.co.uk

every Tuesday afternoon at St.Pauls Centre on Egerton Road from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, dress making, Quilting, knitting and cross-stitch.

We are a friendly sharing group of ladies getting together to share a common interest. We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together. New members are always welcome. There is a small charge of £1.50 per week to help pay for room hire. For more information ring Chris on 01253 593556. Or just come along on Tuesday.

BISPHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Cavendish Road U R Church Hall Bispham. We are a group of forward looking women who meet together monthly. The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests.

Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts and crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome.

Contact Pauline 352365

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Fylde Bird Club. We are a small friendly bird watching club; we meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton at 7.45. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to for SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S £3, or join the prices are £14 for Held in St Luke’s church Staining, a single member, £10 for a senior, TRAMSHED THEATRE every 2nd Thursday of the month juniors £50 or for a family £22 each COMPANY for afternoon teas. We also run a year. Visit www.fyldebirdclub.org Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ day trip the last Thursday of every evening at Woodlands School, month. Everyone welcome.

FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, For further details tel Mrs Finch ‘FCS’ Lancashire, FY3 9HF. on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley (part of international ‘Meetup’) We offer inclusive performing arts on 01253 397516 have a full calendar of events for to children, young people and you to pick and choose from. For adults aged 4 years upwards.

FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT anyone new to the area, working Workshop fees are £30 for a term FRIENDS in the area, or just looking to (approx 12 weeks). For info and Meets every first Monday of every make new friends and increase application form contact the second Month across the Fylde! social activities, this is the group Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: Come along and meet your Police for you. With over 300 meetups tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR in two years, we must be doing Local Police at an informal Coffee something right.

BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD Meeting. Advice, Support and www.meetup.com/fcsocialites or CLUB reassurance on offer. All Welcome! call 07974 597097 Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont For details contact Andrew: Community Centre, Claremont andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn.

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2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top professional performers with a variety of music to suit everyone.

For details phone or text Stephen on 07731 148530 NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the The Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 3PZ. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon.

For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Cleveleys Community Centre.

Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Caroline 07974079181, fkawebs@gmail. com or www.freewebs.com/ fylde-kennel-association BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is keen for you to join us in our own purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. No experience necessary, just an interest in art. The studio is open Monday to Friday for various members groups. Thursday evening ‘club night’ activities include free demonstrations, practicals and appraisals led by visiting artists.

We also run coach trips, social events and weekend workshops and hold a number of exhibitions of members work throughout the year. Interested? Go to our website blackpoolartsociety. co.uk for more information or call the studio on 01253 768297 or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 year old female would 34

like female travel companion and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia 594488 BLACKPOOL & FYLDE BRANCH OF SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (opposite Belle Vue pub) 37e Whitegate Dr. Meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 19:30 for 20:00 hrs. The branch is open to serving and ex submariners also associate membership is available. All welcome. www.blackpoolsubmariners. weebly.com BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter on the Fylde.

We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights up on the 1st Floor (near the old Army Careers Office) Browse the indoor market then sit down for a brew, breakfast and banter.

speakers as well as a walking group/ladies luncheon, and theatre trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Blackpool & District Meet on the Second Thursday of each Month at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All Sappers Very welcome ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.

Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: xbootneck36@btinternet.com CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation Army Raikes Parade. Every last Saturday of the month 10-12pm Contact Ann Pressley 01253 311231 THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 3TWNow being run by Deborah Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd .

A warm welcome awaits you every Sunevening for a demonstration of mediumship followed by an Open Circle. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea or coffee and biscuits afterwards included in the £3 entrance fee.

Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool

SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 WHIST DRIVE 890775 St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Hallow Road, Bispham.

CARLETON LADIES GROUP Every Tuesday from 13:30pm.

St Martins & St Hildas Church Admission £2 to include tea and 2nd Tuesday of every month biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won 1.45pm. Most welcome to come Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 and meet new people, Interesting

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YUGIOH POKEMON WEEKLY CLUB Join us on sat 5.30pm till 8.30pm at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool.

More info tel 07939478483 NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS Fun, friendly and all inclusive local drama group at Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road on Wednesday evenings.

Recently performed at Bispham Conservative Club and raised £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For more info call Marie 07376113612

KEYBOARD PLAYER WANTED Band playing original music looking for a female keyboard/ synth player. We play Atmospheric - Shoegaze/Post-Rock/Math Rock sort of music, it’s all nice melodies but with odd timings THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP and non-linear song structures.

Meets on the first and third Our sound is similar to arists like Wednesdays of each month, 2pm Marriages, Emma Ruth Rundle, to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St. Foals, Daughter, And So I Watch Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood You From Afar, The Cure, Mogwai.

Road, Poulton (next to Castle We practice once a week in our Gardens). Membership is open to own rehearsal space. Listen to retired or semi-retired persons. us at www.oceansoveralderaan.

Meetings include a speaker, co.uk and get in touch by email refreshments, etc. New members welcome. Contact Mel on 352137. treefiddy@oceansoveralderaan. co.uk ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth BLACKPOOL MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION Form College - 7.30pm Our meetings consist of illustrated Ever been in the Merchant Navy?

Why not come along and join us? talks covering all parts of the Bring you partner if you wish. We world, and speakers are drawn meet on alternate Sundays at the from recognised professional Guards Club, Whitegate Drive writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and at 11am. We are a very friendly travellers from across the country. group and we organise trips etc.

For more information please New members and visitors are telephone 01253 700735 most welcome.

Facilities: Suitable for the BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE disabled, including audio loop.

Refreshments: Available during the YOUTH CONCERT BAND break. Cost: Membership is £20 for We are seeking a kit drummer for the season. Visitors may pay at the our Youth Concert Band under the age of 18 and who is grade 4 or door for a fee of £4 per meeting.

This fee will be refunded if you join above. We offer free rehearsals, a wide range of music covering as a full member.

For further information, including various genres, full support when details about the Programme for needed and the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues the Year visit: wwwtraveltalks. including tours abroad. Please club, Twitter or Facebook.com/ FyldeTravellers. Telephone Joan contact Andrew White on 07973 727881 or 01253 476767.

Gaffiney on 01253 700799

BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE COMMUNITY CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir for everyone that sings a variety of styles? A choir that is happy to take everyone from beginners to experienced singers, Male & Female? Aged 16 and up Then BMS Community Choir is for you.

We rehearse every Thursday nights at the Music Centre on Cherry Tree Road (next to St Georges School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more information or questions contact bmscomchoir@gmail.com.

FHT BLACKPOOL FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC THERAPISTS MEETING Every last Thursday of the month held at Blackpool Cricket Club 7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, Students/£5 Members/£8 Non members. Speakers every month friendly fun and informal meetings, all welcome! www.blackpool-crystal-therapy. co.uk/FHT LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP 2 Henry Street, Lytham, Lancashire FY8 5LE SOCIAL EVENTS 2018 All Speaker events take place at the Assembly Rooms at 2.30pm.

Monday 10th September Annual lunch at the Glendower Hotel 12,30 for 1.00pm. Pre booking essential.

Monday 8th October Speaker - Gerry Wolstenholme ‘Whitehall Reminiscences’. Monday 12th November Speaker – Barbara Weston assisted by Veronica McDonnell and Jacqueline Love ‘Local Art Heritage’ Barbara is a Committee member of the “Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection”. Tel: (01253) 730787 Archive – Tel: (01253) 730775 thecentre@lythamheritage.co.uk archivecentre@lythamheritage. co.uk. www.lythamheritage. co.uk

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KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month.

Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck knitting poppies (For Victoria Hospital in association with The British Legion, all for charity)

Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499

GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This is a chance to brush up or improve BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF your German in a relaxed, friendly TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP atmosphere. We are now in our are looking for places in the summer season of conversation Blackpool area to hold coffee evenings (Unterhaltungsabende). mornings at, more likely at the weekend. That could be churches, More often than not these days this on a one to one basis when church halls, community rooms, you get plenty of opportunity to anywhere really where we would chat and to know other members. have access to hot water and Contact Terry on 01253 867825 preferably a kitchen area..

All the cash raised will go directly to Trinity Hospice and our THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS volunteers will do all the hard work, Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on we just ask for use of the room.

Wednesday evenings. New Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 Members always welcome for acting, backstage,set, front of BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE house. No audition necessary.

ROYAL ARTILLERY Details call Steve 07849969619 ASSOCIATON TRAMSHED THEATRE Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at COMPANY Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex evening at Montgomery High RA and attached Personnel made School, All Hallows Road, welcome.

Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We For details contact offer inclusive performing arts to honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 fees are £30 for a term (approx 761769 12 weeks). For more info and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk

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ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New intake, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK BLACKPOOL PALATINE matter if you’ve never skated FLOWER CLUB ROTARY CLUB. before we are looking for anyone St Bernadettes Church Hall, Would you like to help others have 18+ who is looking to play a fun full Bispham New Members most a better quality of life both at home contact, fast paced team sport. welcome. Meet every third Weds of and abroad AND have fun while the month, 7-30pm. you are doing it? Are you between For details email Contact Helen 354548 25 and 105 yrs old? Then Rotary is blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk for you! Palatine Club meets each BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS week on a Tuesday for a meal, 596 Devonshire Road Bispham social night or an outing, if you are SELF DEFENSE Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 interested in coming along phone Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 Gail on 07530175111 or Howard Northwest England for over 30 years old plus adults to fill roles as on 07712619612 or you can years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full instructional staff or as members visit our website by searching of the Unit Management Team.

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Contact 07812 898268. www. ilgitaekwondo.org LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome. Tuesday afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB invites you to join our friendly group for B and C grade walks on the second Sunday of each month.

Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde and Great Eccleston cost £10 per person, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details.

BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints Church Hall, 98 Park Road, Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. Annes Rd, Blackpool.

T: 0756559001, www. blackpoolshotokankarateclub. com BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session.

Enquiries Ann on 890717

EASY BEGINNERS PILATES LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm.

By the end of the course you will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles welcome. Bispham United Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Peter 01253 594516

CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Gents, Ladies and children welcome, either experienced or beginners.

Help will be on hand to learn the game. Please contact Men’s Secretary on 01253 592961 or Ladies Secretary on 01253 314871

CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283 PRE BOND RAMBLERS Meet the second Sunday in each month. Pick up points by coach, Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. 3 walks to choose from. Evening meal in a pub on route home. Make new friends & keep fit.

For details ring Edith 711898 YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Mon 6.15-7.45. Wed 10-11.30.

All welcome. Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Rd, Cleveleys. Pam 858794. pamedwards@live.co.uk

LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8/30pm Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys (For those who have FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) some dancing experience) Affiliated to the Ramblers Fri 2-4pm Victoria Congregational Association. Enjoy a full day out in Church Hall Newton Drive the English Countryside with FRR, Blackpool (For those with limited who welcome new members and knowledge or beginners ) well behaved dogs, visiting places Contact Susan for further details such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Tel 07976 620 196 Lake District, the Pendle area, North Wales to name but a few.

LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE We meet every third Sunday in CLASS the month with various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area. Charity dance class - free of charge , but donations to Trinity There are usually three grades of Hospice welcome. Learn to dance walks each month, making sure or improve your technique with there is something for everyone Olga, former 10-dance world to enjoy. In addition, the Club champion (O35s), and help a good holds various social events cause at the same time. All ages throughout the year and these welcome. Suitable for beginners. are always well attended. If you would like to know more about Sundays 6pm. Manx Hotel, 248 the Club and how to join us Queens Promenade, Bispham. please visit our website www.

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SPRINGFIELD FELLWALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walks are typically ‘A’ – 13 MLS ; 3000’ TL. ASC.‘B’ – 11 MLS ; 2500’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 9 MLS ; 1000’ TL. ASC. 07/07 - Dufton. 21/07 Coniston. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. Fulwood www.springfieldfellwalking.com Contact enquires@ springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 EXERCISE TO MUSIC at St Bernadettes Church Hall All Hallows Road Bispham. Every Monday at 1-45 - 2-45 tea and biscuits included. Regular events and outings during the year.

Come and join us for a very social afternoon of exercises to suit senior citizens, 1-50 per session.

Just come along or ring Ann on 593343 or Jenny on 534278. New members will be assured of a warm welcome.

STREET DANCING with professional instructor from London. Wednesdays. Adult Classes. 3.30pm. Childrens Classes 4.30pm. Held at the Urban Art Studio. 11-12 Whiteside Building, St Annes. Call 01253 714278

Church CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH SOCIAL NIGHT Social night every Saturday evening from 8pm until 10pm.

Ballroom, Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances.

Come and join us, we are a very friendly crowd. For details call Barbara 356558 THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre, Bispham Road, Blackpool. Lively Worship and Good Teaching every Sunday at 10.30. All welcome. If you would like prayer please contact Bob 01772683243 or Phillip 01253316924. www. gatechurch.org.

NEW CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Adalaide Street, Blackpool, Sunday Services @10.30 Coffee Lounge to open Tuesday - Saturday from 10.00am till 4.00pm Singing for pleasure every Thursday from 11.00 till 12.00.

Shoppers Service Every Thursday from 12.15 to 12.45 Local groups use our premises and Details can be obtained by calling 01253 624836.

Children STAY AND PLAY - UNDER 5’S Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 8BY Every Thursday and Friday 10am-1.30pm, School terms only.

Soft Play facility. 01253 820020

SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham

BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday GROUP We have walks fortnightly. Sat 14th worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm.

July Ambleside/Grasmere. Sat For more info please ring 394326 28th July Arnside. Pick up points between Lytham -Poulton. Walks LAYTON COMMUNITY are not strenuous, we like to look CHURCH at nature through the seasons.

Collingwood Place, Layton, FY3 Walks are approx 6 miles. Contact 8RJ. We have a busy programme 316713 for all ages. We would love you to join us: Sunday Worship 10.30am PREBOND RAMBLERS CLUB (with groups for children). Jelly Tots Walk 2nd Sunday of each month.

Toddler Group Wednesdays term 3 walks to choose from. Evening time 10-11.30am. Rock (Y1-Y6s) meal in pub on route home. Keep Fridays monthly 5.30-7.30pm fit and make new friends. July 8th Rock Solid (Y8-Y11s) Fridays Keswick, August 12th Grassington. monthly 7-8.45pm. Age Matters Pick up points between Bispham (over 60s) third Wednesday and Wesham. Contact 711898 of month 12-3pm. Contact 38

Mark: 07760 932857 www. laytoncommunitychurch.org

KIDS CLUB Takes place in Christchurch with All Saints church hall on Park Rd. Running since February and operate a fun filled, action packed hour long programme every Thursday from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds which is completely free. We currently have around 12 children in attendance and would love to and are able to accommodate many more.

ABC PLAYGROUP The ABC playgroup for babies and toddlers runs on Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am - 11am at Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate (Just off Whitegate Drive). Everyone welcome including mums, dads, nanas and grandads. Lots

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GIRL GUIDING Adventure, fun and friendship.

Just for girls. Would you like your daughter to come and join BROWNIES or GUIDES

on a Wednesday evening at St John Vianney Pope John Paul Centre, Glastonbury Avenue, Marton. For further information please contact Victoria Taylor on 01253 342670 or by email to vtaylor26@outlook.com

Entertainment LIVE POETS We meet on the first Monday of every month at Central Library (Reading Lounge) 1 - 2.30pm prompt. Tel: 01253 788541

LYTHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR Saturday 7th July, 7.30pm Presented by Lytham Methodist Church. Conductor Graham Warrington. Admission £6 inc refreshments, children under 16 free. Raffle available, everyone welcome For tickets please ring Rita

Slater on 01253 728060 or 07709 507118 or pay on the door THE BLUEBIRD BIG BAND Saturday 21st July. 7:30pm Performing a ‘Swing Dance’ directed by Terry Reaney.

Admission £10. Advance tickets available from Karen at the ‘Gifted Shop’, Garden Street, St Annes, or pay on the door on the night. Licensed Bar available at the function. Dress 1940’s style optional.

The Palace, Garden Street, St Annes-on-Sea, FY8 2AA, BANDSTAND MUSIC SHOW Sunday 22nd July 22 - 1pm 4:30pm. Free Live Music on the Bandstand with Dreamthieves, Go Getters and The Immediates.

Stanley Park, Blackpool facebook/FriendsofStanleyPark FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK MUSIC IN THE BANDSTAND Sunday 1st July Sixth Form College Bands. Sunday 8th July The Ask, Kudos. In the Italian Gardens Motor Cycle Show.

Sunday 15th July Jonny Bullet & the Promise, Two Birds and a Guitar, Martini Blonde. Sunday 22nd July Dreamthieves, The Getsetters, The Atmospherics.

Sunday 29th July Rock n Soul, Primemover, Maka Paka. All bands on the stand from 1pm - 4.30pm Friends of Stanley Park meet every 3rd Saturday of the month at the visitors centre. 2-4pm. All Welcome.

LAYTON PERMANENT ALLOTMENTS OPEN DAY Sunday 29th July 11am to 3pm.

Come along for a great day out Tour the site, visit the plots and ask your gardening questions.

Plenty to do and see including information stalls from RSPCA and Trinity Hospice. Aspired Futures provide face painting and donkey rides available for younger visitors.

Fresh vegetables, plants, fruit

and flowers grown on site, honey from our onsite bees and lots of homemade jams, chutney, biscuits, cakes and refreshments available.

Beckway Avenue, Layton.

Further details at www. laytonallotment.org.uk SUMMERTIME DANCE Sat 18th August, 7.30 - 11pm The Palace, Garden Street, St Annes. Ballroom and Popular Sequence dancing. Licensed Bar. Tea and Coffee available. £5.00 per person on the door.

MC’s Linda & Fred.

Tel: 07450626404 CLEVELEYS PARK PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMA GROUP We meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall where we stage our productions. We present a varied programme, which allows individual talents to shine through.

Come along and meet us where a warm welcome awaits you.

THE CAPRICORN SINGERS (LADIES) The Capricorn Singers, based in Cleveley’s have been entertaining audiences on the Fylde Coast and beyond since 1984. Led by their Musical Director, Chrissie Turkington and accompanied by the very talented Ian Whalley, performances are an entertaining mixture of genres ranging from choral through to popular music with songs from the shows thrown in for good measure. If you would like to book The Capricorn Singers or would like any additional information please call Julie on 01253 725923 or visit www. thecapricornsingers.org or our Facebook page www.facebook. com/TheCapricornSingers

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ctress and singer Kira Kosarin, star of the hit Nickelodeon TV series The Thundermans joins the resident act line up for this year’s sold out SLIMEFEST held in partnership with VisitBlackpool from 20th - 22nd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Kira Kosarin said ‘I love the UK and can’t wait to be back in Blackpool to see all the amazing fans… hopefully covered in slime!’

Kira, who boasts over 3M followers on Instagram, stars in ‘The Thundermans’ on Nickelodeon, as one of teenage twins Phoebe alongside Max (Jack Griffo).

Councillor Gillian Campbell, the Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said ‘We are looking forward to welcoming Kira back to SLIMEFEST this year in Blackpool and it’s looking like another fantastic line-up for everyone visiting in October.’

Last year’s slime-filled music shows were a huge success with parents and kids alike.

JoJo Siwa and Diversity are both returning to the SLIMEFEST stage this October as well as hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.

Further headlining and supporting acts will be announced in the coming months.

Families can visit nick.co.uk/slimefest for more information on the music and slime-filled events. Please note: Due to overwhelming demand, SLIMEFEST is now completely sold out, however Competitions will be running across the summer on Nickelodeon UK’s official social channels and website as well as on Visit Blackpool’s site, so keep checking for more information on how to enter.

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our beaches in Wyre will be flying flags this summer that distinguish them as among the best in the country.

Ferry Beach and Marine Beach in Fleetwood and Rossall Beach and Jubilee Beach in Cleveleys have all been awarded Seaside Awards for another year.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Seaside Awards are the nationwide standard for the best beaches across the UK. The flag is a symbol of quality which ensures visitors are guaranteed to find a clean, safe, attractive and wellmanaged coastal stretch.

Wyre also has two bathing waters, designated outdoor swimming spots at Cleveleys and Fleetwood, which are both classified as ‘good’ in terms of water quality under tough European cleanliness standards.

Councillor Roger Berry, with responsibility for the beaches in Wyre, commented ‘I’m absolutely delighted with this year’s awards that recognise how well-managed and maintained Wyre’s beaches are. They have been achieved with support from many residents who take part in community beach cleans along the coastline on a regular basis. Thank you to all those who continue to help look after our beaches.’

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