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Christmas gives friends and families a perfect excuse to come in from the cold and celebrate over plenty of delicious food! Get in to the Christmas spirit with our easy yet impressive recipes that will make this Christmas one to remember.

Roast turkey

with watercress and orange stuffing Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 3hours Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 (4kg) oven ready turkey, giblets removed 1 onion, halved 1 lemon, halved 75g soft butter 100g watercress For the stuffing: 50g butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 stick celery, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 100g watercress, chopped 50g blanched toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped zest and juice 1 large orange 200g fresh white breadcrumbs 10ml dried thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper For the gravy 100ml sherry or dry white wine 500ml chicken stock 30ml cornflour

Method: Make the stuffing, melt the butter in a medium pan add the onion and celery and cook over a medium heat until soft and pale golden. Add the garlic and watercress, cook for a further 2 mins until the watercress is wilted.

Remove from the heat and tip into a large bowl, add the hazelnuts, orange zest and juice, breadcrumbs, thyme and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and a little salt to taste. Mix well. Leave until cold.

Preheat the oven to 190oC/ Fan 170oC Gas Mark 5.

Wash the turkey inside and out and dry with kitchen paper. Place the onion and lemon inside the cavity of the bird. Spoon the stuffing into the neck flap of the turkey, packing it in tightly, then secure the flap with cocktail sticks, or sew together.

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the turkey to ‘tent’ the bird, sealing it at the edges. Place in the centre of the hot oven and roast for 3hrs.

Half way through the cooking time, remove the bird from the oven, loosen the foil and spoon the cooking juices over the bird to baste, reseal the foil and continue to roast.

Forty minutes before the end of cooking. Remove from the oven, fold back the foil, baste the bird with the juices again then, roast uncovered until the turkey is a lovely golden brown. Remove the bird from the oven, transfer to a board, cover with foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes this makes carving easier.

To make the gravy, pour the hot stock into the roasting tin and use a wooden spoon to scrape away all the cooking juices that have collected on the foil

and in the tin. Then pour the liquid through a sieve into a medium pan. Place on the hob, add the sherry and bring to the boil and simmer to reduce for 10 minutes. Mix the cornflour to a smooth paste with a little cold water, then add to the gravy stirring until the gravy boils and thickens.

Transfer to a warm gravy boat and keep warm.

To present the turkey for the table, take a large warm serving platter, scatter the watercress all over the plate.

Lift the turkey from the board and arrange in the centre of the leaves. The leaves will wilt and soak up the juices from the bird as it is carved. Serve the turkey and stuffing in slices with a good portion of the wilted watercress. Serve with all your favourite seasonal vegetables.

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Method: Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6 Cut any large potatoes in half and all of the parsnips in half lengthways, cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 8 minutes or until parboiled. Meanwhile cook the parsnips in the same way in another pan for 4 minutes. Drain the potatoes well then return to the pan and cover, shake the pan to roughen the edges of the potatoes.

Drain the parsnips and toss them in the flour, chopped thyme and seasoning.

Pour the rapeseed oil into a large roasting tin and heat in the oven; you need around 1cm of oil in the tin. Add the potatoes and turn them over in the oil using a slotted spoon. Roast uncovered for 15-20 minutes, remove the tin from the oven and turn the potatoes, add the parsnips

and shallots and turn them in the oil too.

Roast for a further 35-40 minutes then turn all of the vegetables again, add the pancetta.

Increase the heat to 220°C/Gas 7 for a further 15-20 minutes, adding the thyme sprigs and bay leaves for the final 10 minutes. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and black pepper and serve immediately

Cranberry Meringue Roulade with Cointreau Orange Cream Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients: For the meringue 5 eggs whites 275g caster sugar 50g flaked almonds For the filling 250g fresh cranberries 100g caster sugar Grated zest and juice of half an orange 300ml double cream 3 tbsps Cointreau Cooks Tip: For that extra wow factor decorate with chocolate holly leaves and delicious crystallised fresh cranberries. For the holly leaves paint melted chocolate onto the back of clean holly or bay leaves, allow to set in the fridge, repeat with another layer of chocolate and set again. Carefully peel off. To make crystallised cranberries, soak fresh uncooked cranberries in a sugar syrup, roll in caster sugar and allow to dry for a few hours.

Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 6. Line a 35cmx23cm Swiss roll tin with lightly greased baking parchment.

Whisk the egg whites until very stiff, then gradually add the sugar.

Spread the meringue into the prepared tin and sprinkle with the almonds.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes then reduce the heat to 160°C / Gas Mark 3 and continue to cook for a further 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and turn almond side down on to a sheet of baking parchment, allow to cool.

To make the filling, place the cranberries in a saucepan with the sugar,

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Roll up from the long end fairly tightly, don’t worry if it cracks a little. Place on a serving plate and chill before serving.

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Polar Bears swim miles to raise money Disability Swimming Club Blackpool Polar Bears have been making waves in an attempt to try and raise money.

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Over 70 of the clubs members made a splash by swimming a total of 21.57 miles, as an attempt to raise money to keep the club running in the future.

Blackpool Polar Bears helps people with disabilities to get swimming and holds its meeting at Moor Park every Sunday morning, with sessions for beginners and advanced swimmers.

The club has also had success recently by supplying athletes to take part in the UK Special Olympics.

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However, equipment and competitions still cost money, and every penny raised by the Polar Bears can be put to good use helping the members improve their abilities and their social relationships.

Chair of the Swimming Committee, Lynda Inglis, said: “We hope that this event will help us raise over £1000 which will make a massive difference in helping to keep the club running.”

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advice on staying warm and well this Winter Over the last ten years a staggering quarter of a million older people have died from the cold.

Research shows that exposure to the cold can have a devastating impact on the health of older people, who are particularly vulnerable to the impact of low temperatures. As people get older it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for people’s health. The cold thickens blood and increases blood pressure, and breathing in cold air can increase the risk of chest infections.

The good news is that preparing effectively for the cold weather can literally save lives. That’s why this winter Age UK will be working hard to remind older people and carers of the importance of taking simple precautions to stay warm and well.

The Charity is urging people to call Age UK Advice for free on 0800 169 65 65, and order a free copy of the Charity’s ‘Winter Wrapped Up’ guide which contains a free thermometer and provides tips on staying warm in winter. Alternatively the guide can be downloaded from www. spreadthewarmth.org.uk where contact details for local Age UKs can also be found.

AGE UK’S TOP TIPS FOR STAYING WARM AND WELL THIS WINTER l 64°F (18°C) is the ideal temperature for your bedroom and 70°F (21°C) is the ideal temperature for your living room. Check your thermostat or use a room thermometer to monitor temperature l Keep your bedroom window shut on at night.

Breathing in cold air can increase the risk of chest infections. l Stay active and when you are indoors try not to sit still for more than an hour, if you can get up.

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Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, said: “Although it sounds like common sense, advising people on how to stay warm in winter can actually make all the difference. Many people are not fully aware of how the cold affects our bodies differently as we age and how, if we don’t take sensible precautions, it can very quickly put our lives in danger.

“Winter can be an incredibly daunting and difficult time for older people, especially those who live alone or are housebound, so it’s vital that we do all we can to help them prepare for the colder weather. We urge anyone who is concerned about keeping warm and well over winter to get in touch with their local Age UK to find out how we can help them.”

Age UK’s Campaign for Warm Homes For many years, Age UK has argued that improving energy efficiency in people’s homes is the long term to solution to the high levels of excess winter deaths, winter health problems and fuel poverty amongst older people in England.

Due to the closure of one of the Government’s flagship energy efficiency programme - the Green Deal - currently there is very limited support for anyone who wants to install measures to make their home warmer.

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Lanzarote

7 Nights, Self Catering great hotel in Puerto del Carmen. FREE CHILD PLACE

£289pp

Crete

7 Nights, Self Catering in the beautiful resort of Hersonissos

£229pp

Berlin City Break

3 Nights in City Centre apartments

£199pp

Iceland & USA Twin Centre

3 Nights 4* Reykjavik PLUS 5 Nights 4* New York – City Centre Hotels. Fly from Manchester

£749pp

Benidorm

28 Nights, Self Catering. Choice of hotels.

£349pp

Lisbon

Explore Lisbon with this fabulous 2 night city break. Private transfer +£15pp

£99pp

Christmas Market Day Trip

York or Chester. Local pickups available. LAST FEW SEATS!

£22.50pp

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                      

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TOP LEFT: Eye The Bomb, TOP RIGHT: I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness, LEFT: The Poly-Esters, ABOVE: Kraul

Have a very messy Christmas As some of Blackpool’s finest musical acts take to the stage to reinterpret classic Christmas songs

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ack for it’s eighth season after a two year break, A Very Messy Christmas is not just your average local gig. Over 14 of our finest local acts take to the stage in one night, packed tighter than santa’s sack, to smash out their own takes on Christmas classics as well as a couple of their own tunes.

The event which started back in 2005 at the long since defunct South Shore music venue Riffs before moving to The Blue Room in Blackpool town centre after the closure of Riffs. However the curse of the ever evaporating Blackpool music venue struck once again with The Blue Room (Version 1) closing in 2013 (some may argue in part due to the bands polluting the atmosphere with terrible Christmas music) leaving ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ without a home. The night faded into the annals of Blackpool music history never to be heard of again.

However the event, much like big screen adaptations of Spiderman and Keith Richards, refused to lay down and die and with the opening of the Bootleg Social Club on Topping Street last year the organiser

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felt that ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ had once again found a home that it could move into, festive up and hopefully not cause the venue to close this time.

Playing A Very Messy Christmas 8 will be a host of familiar acts to have graced the event over the past decade. Goonies Never Say Die, Blackpool’s very own instrumental rock act will return to the live scene alongside well as other familiar ‘Messy Christmas Carollers’ Kraul, Uncle Paul, The Drop-Out Wives, Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons, Stewart Penwarden and Black Eddy.

New acts to grace the festive stage this year are The Poly-Esters, I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness, Eye The Bomb and Adam Smith. There will be more line-up announcements on the facebook event page over the coming weeks.

A Very Messy Christmas 8 at Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. Saturday 19th December 2015 at 9pm. www.bootlegsocial. co.uk

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COMMUNITY BOUNDARY LIBRARY Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9.00am - 12.30pm 1pm - 5pm, Thursday closed, Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm 5.00pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday closed LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Friday & Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm 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.

NOTICES BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE GREEN PARTY invite you to “Green Drinks” from 8 p.m. onwards on the 2nd Thursday of each month, in the function room at the Air Balloon pub in front of Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Lane, FY4 2QS 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

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Memory Problems Are you someone with memory problems, or a friend or carer wanting to meet other people in a similar situation then come and join our social group we meet once a month 2pm-4pm at Palatine Library in partnership with Age UK. For more details contact Palatine Library 01253 478050 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 GIRL GUIDING An invitation for your daughter to join Girl Guiding in Blackpool - Rainbows (5-7years), Brownies (7-10 years) or Guides (10-14 years) for evenings of fun, games and adventure. Meet at different times and places in the local area. So that the grown ups don’t feel left out adult help is always welcome just ask.

Please register your interest through www.girlguiding. org.uk /join us or Phone 01253 827724 for more information.

FUNDRAISING GROUP Why not come along & join our friendly fundraising group. We meet the first Thursday of every 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 15-80+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham. Everyone is welcome!

FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Contact 622812 We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+.

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CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB, Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Men, women or children are welcome, either experienced or beginners. Help will be at hand to learn the game.

Please contact the Secretary/Treasurer on Tel: 01253 356598

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INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST CHARITY SHOP 22 Deansgate, Blackpool. Tel:01253 290588. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. We need more volunteers for as little as 3 hours per week.

Telephone the shop or call in for an application form.

We are looking for more volunteers! If you could spare 2 or 3 hours per week, or more, please call in the shop for an application form.

BLACKPOOL NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. We have two charity shops located at 202 Lytham Road and 105 Central Drive. We rescue cats and kittens in Blackpool and surrounding areas. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed. We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming.

We carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35. The charity is run by Linda Cameron Davies and Christine Meryem with the support of volunteers and foster carers.

Contact number for enquiries 01253 283349, via the webpage www.blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email bpool9rehome@mail.com

REGULAR EVENTS ‘BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATON Meets the 3rd Monday of the Month at the Cherry Tree, Vicarage Lane, Marton, Blackpool 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made welcome.

For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@yahoo. com or ring Mike 01253 761769’ MEDITATION CLASSES Kilmory Community Center, Kilmory Place Bispham Relax unwind and de stress. Meditations include Angelic visualization, mindfulness, crystals and shamanic drumming. All welcome Every Wednesday evening 7pm till 8pm. Contact 508165 / 07834072273 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL. A relaxed evening for people with Diabetes. All welcome Every third Weds of the month.

7pm to 9pm Contact Robert, 358067 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in. www.fylde-coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup.org email diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky.com BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP AlCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone 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.

Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm Contact Ron H, 0742 99 66 404 or Peter V 07817 547 973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome.Meet every third Weds of the month, 7-30pm. Contact Helen 354548

ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AS Every Thursday evening, 7.30pm. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 BLACKPOOL TRINITY HOSPICE FRIENDS GROUP we are aged 15-80+!! and meet the first Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Shippon Rooms in Blackpool All Hallows Church in Bispham - we are a friendly group & do all kinds of things to raise cash for Trinity Hospice & Brian House - we attend events, run quizzes , store collections, bag packs, tombolas, young old men & ladies - all welcome call Sheila for more information or if you can’t attend the meetings but want to know more Tel: 01253 867276 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda Endicott 828584 or mndconnect 08457 626262 CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272 BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 years old plus adults to fill roles as instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team. Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Blackpool Odeon. The Fylde Film Society is a group of film lovers from across the Fylde who share a common interest in viewing some of the best of contemporary world cinema. Meet every fortnight.

Further details www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk BLACKPOOL & FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14, We are always happy to welcome guests. Contact: B.Robinson on 01253 890731 BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, Northwest England for over 30 years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full member organisation of the UK Taekwondo Development Council.Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00.

Contact 07812 898268. www.ilgitaekwondo.org MODERN SMOOTH JIVE Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Rd, Blackpool FY1 4RD Dancing and Social Night with Jaguar Jive. 8.00pm (beginners) and 9.15pm (intermediate) then ALL freestyle until 10.45pm No partner necessary. Singles, couples and groups welcome. Every Wednesday 07857433829. www.jaguarjive.com 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 monthm 19:30. Contact Chairman Ernie Howe 07852698282 or The Secretary 07946222517

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H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING Imperial Hotel, 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 07779 169 833 chris@theswallows.org.uk www.theswallows.org.uk LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Victoria Congregational Church Hall, on Newton Drive Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills.

Every Fri 2pm - 4pm. Contact Susan 07976 620 196 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 SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool FY3 9UZ. Want to meet up with like-minded people? We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. 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. £3 p/w. Every Tuesday between 09:30 & 12:30.

Contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402

STAINING WOMENS INSTITUTE 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. A warm welcome awaits.

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 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND GROUPS AT ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BISPHAM (Barn, Stable, Wardens & Shippon) All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY Date for your diary 16th December ‘A Christmas Musical Treat Number 4’ with Blackpool Music Service Youth Concert Band. An evening not to be missed For Children:‘All Stars’ (for all primary aged school children), meet every Thursday (term time), 4.305.30pm in the Stable. An hour of lively, fun, fastpaced Bible theme activities, singing and stories etc.

(Cost donation) ‘Mums & Toddlers’ meet every Thursday (term time), 9.30-10.45am &/or 12.45-2.15pm in the Barn. For all carers babies & toddlers. (£1 per family includes drink and biscuit.)

LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome.Tuesday afternoons 1p.m.

Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188

Who let the Dads Out meet Saturday 21st November (3rd Saturday morning each month) in the Stable.

A Toddler group for all male carers, their baby’s & toddlers. Give mum a morning off. Next meet 21st November. (Cost donation includes refreshment)

BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton.

The cost is £8.00 for each trip and £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available.

Suitable for all age groups. Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 for more information.

Big Issue for our High School & 6th Form Aged children usually meet every other Sunday evening to have fun and discuss topical subjects that affect them, in a christian atmosphere of support. Meet different locations. Contact the Rectory for more information.

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 1 pm to 3 pm 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

For Adults:‘Afternoon Fellowship (everyone welcome) meet every Tuesday in the Stable at 2pm. Enjoy Good Christian Fellowship, Entertainment/Speaker and refreshments. (Cost £1.50, 1st visit free) Transport may be available for a nominal charge.

‘Evening Fellowship (everyone welcome) meet 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday’s each month, in the Stable.

Enjoy Good Christian Fellowship, Speaker and refreshments. (Cost £1.50) ‘Cafe Church’ next meet 6th November (1st Friday evening each month). 7.30-9pm in the Stable. Enjoy a brew, good company including a speaker on a topical subject. (Cost by donation).

‘Craft n Chatter’ (for men & ladies), next meet Friday 13th & 27th November (2nd & 4th Friday’s each month), 2-4pm in the Stable. Bring your own craft and have a good chatter. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon or learn something new, just ask. (Cost £1 includes brew etc) Growing Disciples 1st & 3rd Wednesday, each month, meet in the Stable at 7.30pm. Everyone Welcome Other groups that use the Church halls are: Bispham Techs Badminton Club; Silver & Wind Bands; Tuesday Afternoon & Eve Church Badminton; SugarCraft; Trinity Friends Group; Wyre Speakers; Sacred Heart Badminton Club; Lancashire Rose

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Line Dancing; Eskrima Martial Arts; Slimming World Church Services on Sunday’s at 8am. Traditional Holy Communion. 9.30am. Modern Worship suitable for families. Young Church & Ceche available.

Holy Communion 4th Sunday in the month. 11am.

Traditional Worship. Holy Communion 1st Sunday in the month. 6.30pm. Evening Worship. Holy Communion 3rd Sunday in the month. Thursday 11am Holy Communion. Bible Study meet in the Shippon 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. House Groups available just ask For more information on any of the above contact For any information phone 01253 352098 or e-mail secbah@ googlemail.com 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. As well as demonstrations we also run hands on sugarcraft skills workshops. The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more information call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD CLUB Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont Community Centre, Claremont Road Now in our 40th year! Concerts are held on the 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 BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc inand around the Blackpool Wyre and Fylde area. We don’t have a set time or venue, all events are arranged through our online calendar at www.meetup.com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com for more details.

ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, want to improve all round fitness levels? shake and shimmy into fabulous shape. Tuesdays 6pm, Thursdays 6pm, St. Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore). Fridays 6.30pm Holy Family Church hall on Links Rd (North Shore) £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009 ZUMBA GOLD with Barry, Mondays 7:30, Tuesdays 11am and Thursdays 12noon Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd, a slower pace of zumba which is perfect for those wanting to get back into an active lifestyle. Burn upto 800 calories and become more healthy. £4.50 per session. No need to book 07922 688009 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 01253 356558 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

SUNSHINE CLUB FOR THE OVER 60’S held in St Luke’s church Staining, every 2nd Thursday of the month for afternoon teas. We also run a day trip the last Thursday of every month.

Everyone welcome.

For further details tel Mrs Finch on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley on 01253 397516 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 COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde! Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer. All Welcome! For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn.police.uk THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre,meets every Sunday at 10:30 for praise,worship and prayer with Junior Church.All are welcome.Refreshments. Call Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or www.gatechurch.org ENCORE SINGERS Friday 18th December 7.30pm. The Ladies present ‘A Winter Wonderland of Music’ at Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham. Entrance - £5 Pay at the Door.

Refreshments included. Raffle. Details from Eileen 01253 863699 INTERNATIONAL AND TRAVEL HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATION- TRAVEL TALKS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR 7.30 pm Wednesday 16th December 2015 – Members’ Evening Malta, Helsinki and Luxembourg Tonight’s we enjoy a Members’ Evening in which four of our members provide talks on a true variety of topics with:“Maltese Miscellany” by John Bleazard. “48 Hours in Helsinki” by Karen Stretch.

“Luxembourg - the Little Gem on our Doorstep”

by Les and Pauline Mason. New members and visitors are most welcome Facilities: Suitable for the disabled, including audio loop Refreshments: Available during the break.Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. For further info, including details about the “Programme for the Year 2014-15” visit our website www.fyldetravellers.org.uk Or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 STAY AND PLAY FOR UNDER FIVES Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 8BY Every Thursday and Friday 10am-1.30pm, School terms only. Soft Play facility. details 01253 820020 ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New in take, 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 matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport. for details email blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk

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DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool. FY4 4UJ. Got Diabetes Got Questions. We can help. All Welcome. Every third Wednesday of the month. 7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067

351396. 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

BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC - UNDER 10S We are on the lookout for new players to join our Under 10s squad for this coming season. Players need to be in Year 5 this September. New players and those who have played at other clubs are all welcome. We play and train on the gala fields in Bispham next to our state of the art clubhouse which is located on All Saints Road just off Ashfield Road.

Interested? For further information please contact Andy Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.earnshaw@hotmail.com

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

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 FYLDE NATURALIST FORTNIGHTLY WALKS Dec & Jan no coach walk meet up with cars, coach back for Feb walk 13th Feb. Dec Sat 12th meet at Lowther Gardens Lytham at 1pm. Jan Sat 16th meet at Stanley Park visitors centre at 1pm.

Wed meetings held 2nd Wed in each month. our new venue is Forestgate Baptist church hall, forestgate, off Whitegate Drive at 7.15pm a warm & welcoming place all welcome.

Wed 9th Dec members evening & Jacobs join, please bring a raffle prize each. £2 50 pay on the door. Wed Jan 13th 2016 landscapes and flora of southern Europe by mike gosling please pay £2 50 on door. ring for details carole 316713 thanking you & all the best for Christmas & 2016.

PRE-BOND RAMBLERS Walk the 2nd sun of each month. dec 13th sun ambleside . choice of 3 walks , keep fit & make new friends . pick up points bispham, blackpool, st annes, Lytham, wesham. sun 10th jan 2016 Grasmere. evening meal in a pub on route home. all welcome. to book ring 711898 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 £3, or join the prices are £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each year.

Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For more information and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk EASY BEGINNERS PILATES CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283 NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel.01253

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DARK HORSE WRITERS’ GROUP New writers always welcome at the Dark Horse Writers’ Group. Monthly meetings, third Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 pm, at the Catholic Club, Blackpool town centre. Contact Stewart Connell, Phone: 01253 763270, Mobile: 07833913970, email: jstewartconnell@gmail.com FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Sea Cadet Hall, Bispham Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Clark - 01772 703469 or fkawebs@gmail.com or www.freewebs.com/fylde-kennel-association SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 yr old female would female travel companion and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia 594488 BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more information please ring 01253 394326 MIKADO PRODUCTION PLAYERS WANTED

New members needed to join us in the production of the Mikado which will be on at the Lowther in October. Rehearsals each Wednesday at St Paul’s church Whitegate Drive Blackpool, 7.30 pm. See www.

martonoperatic.co.uk or contact lynncorlett@outlook.com KINGS CHURCH – EVENTS & GROUPS 10a Beaufort Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2-9HQ, 01253 352999. New church opened on the Fylde coast. Join us at one of our services where there is a mix of live music, opportunities to connect with others and great messages that will equip you and bring the Bible to life. Sunday Service – Doors open at 10:00am. CAP Money - The CAP money course is a FREE 3 week course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple cash based system that works. In a few weeks you’ll get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt. Call for next course dates and times. Alpha – Got Questions about life? Designed as a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. Starts 15th September. Blend Cafe – Pop in to our café for a coffee and a chat. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 – 15:30. We serve Rijo hot drinks, cakes and biscuits. A great place to meet up with friends and family! Parent & Toddler Group – Wednesdays 13:1514:45. Come and see us for play, chat and support.

Room Hire – Community room and auditorium for hire.

Perfect for birthdays, conferences, business meetings and more. Call for a viewing on 01253 352999.

BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB

meet on the last Wednesday of each month in Staining Village Hall at 7.30pm. We enjoy watching beautiful flowers being arranged by qualified N.A.F.A.S. demonstrators.[National Association of Flower Arranging Societies] We would be very pleased to welcome anyone who would like to join us.

To learn more contact: Susan Swallow 01253 696939

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FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’

(part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for you to pick and choose from. For anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. With over 300 meetups in two years, we must be doing something right. Check us out at www.meetup.

com/fcsocialites/ or call 07974 597097 for more info

BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY This is our 131st year being one of the oldest art societies in the country and we have our own studio in Wilkinson Avenue in Blackpool. Our studio is open Monday to Friday for our members and we run monthly coach trips in the Summer months and hold social events throughout the year.On Thursday evenings we have our “Club” Nights “ when we have Demonstrators, Appraisers and Practical Nights.

We have had three Art Exhibitions this year where we showed our members works. We welcome new members and if you are interested in Art contact : Rod Robinson tel. 01253 790692 or Richard Dowman tel.

01253 349536 SASSY SEWERS GROUP Claremont Community centre on Claremont Road. We

meet every Tuesday from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to Sew, chat and socialise. If you enjoy sewing and meeting new friends then come along and give it a go. We ask you for £1.50 per week to pay for room hire,refreshments and equipment. More details Tel Christine on 593556

GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE

We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool.

This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season with regular conversation meetings.

Contact: Terry 01253 867825

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Collingwood Ave, Layton, FY3 8RJ invites you to their weekly Sunday Services at 10.30 am. Low Cost Lunch for over 55s, second Wednesday of the month, 12pm. ‘Rock’ kids club for school years 1-6, last Friday of the month 5.30pm - 8pm, including their tea! Contact Mark: 07760

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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

subscription. Why not join us and give it a bash?

Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco.org.uk or visit our website at pocoloco.org.uk Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco. org.uk or visit our website at pocoloco.org.uk website at pocoloco.org.uk BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club.

Function Room Available for Special Events & Forces Reunions. All welcome, contact the Treasurer on 01253

508084. King Street, Blackpool 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.

BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY

Our Wilkinson Avenue Studio is open for members every day of the week where members groups are held daily. On every Thursday evening we hold ‘Club Nights’ when we have guest Demonstrators, Appraisers and Practical Evenings. Practical Workshops in the Winter. We have several social gatherings each year and currently are holding three Art Exhibitions at different venues to showcase our members works Rod Robinson tel. 01253

790692 or Richard Dowman tel. 01253 349536.

GILLESPIE’S ACOUSTIC ROOTS CLUB

The last Thursday of every month Singers, musicians, poets and storytellers all welcome to our open mic nights.

Start time 8:30.

The Highlands, Queens Promenade, North Shore. www. folkatgillespies.co.uk or ring Anna on 07425 146 950 OVER 40’S FOOTBALL

Playing every Sunday at Bispham. At Park behind Moor Park Primary school (car park entrance at end Canada Crescent FY2 (at 1pm) Info: John spxlennox@gmail.com

LIKE TO TELL A TALE?

Come and join us at Wyre Speakers Club. Meetings 7.30pm. Second and Fourth Thurs each month. New season starts 10th Sept. All Hallows Church Hall. All

Hallows Rd. Bispham. Contact. Tom 01253 355240 SEEKING FRIENDSHIP?

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CARERS

Outgoing, young at heart lady, in her seventies. Would like to meet similar, male or female. For friendship, meals, holidays, cinema, theatre etc. Call Tina 07599 220974

01253 393748 or www.carerstrustfyldecoast.org

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 Sunday evening 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

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Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers Centre, an independent local charity, supporting unpaid carers of all ages, hold various support groups throughout Blackpool. Come along, have a chat, meet new friends, obtain information and have a well-earned break: Evening Support Group – Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham. Coffee Morning– Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-12 noon at the Parks Café, Stanley Park. Join us for support, a friendly chat and refreshments. Further information from

SAMBA DRUMMING BAND - RECRUITING FOR 2016 We are Poco Loco Community Samba Band, welcoming local residents of all ages, with or without any previous experience or skills in making music. An ability to read music is not necessary and all musical instruments are supplied; all you need is a sense of rhythm. We meet to rehearse at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AP. Rehearsals start again 20th January 2016 then every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm. First session is free then there is a weekly

THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE

TLC TUESDAY LUNCH CLUB (0VER 55’S)

Lounge at Christ Church with All Saints, Palatine Road on the first Tuesday of the month at 12.30pm to 2pm. 2 course meal £2.50 pp. Optional activities eg quizzes, games, speakers, craft following meal. All over 55yrs welcome. Contact Ruth 01253 390272.

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BLACKPOOL & FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

THE BLACKPOOL BELLS HANDBELL RINGERS

Meeting every second Wednesday of the month.

At Macmillan Windmill Centre - Blackpool Victoria Hospital Tel 01253 697876

Will be having a Christmas Sing - a -Long at ST George`s United Reformed Church Plymouth Rd Layton. on Tuesday 8th December, at 7-30 pm.

Refreshments will be served .

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE BRANCH

BLACKPOOL GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION 7th December at 19.00 hours at Blackpool 6th Form

Open to all - we meet every second Wednesday of every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 159 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.

Talk and chat, make friends; find out more, speak to other members, Association Visitors or just come along refreshments/free to all. Receive our newsletter?

Linda Endicott 01253 828584. Connect (Helpline) 03457 626262. www.mndassociation.org FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) AFFILIATED TO THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, Pendle area to name but a few. We meet every third Sunday in the month with various pick-up points by coach in the Fylde area. There are three grades of walks each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 886181 “BEREAVED? GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Free of charge and sponsored by the Gate Community Church, it is held at the Community Room, Asda Superstore, Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool on Thursdays 7pm to 9pm. Phone Julia on 07969 087352 or 01253 760758, or Janice 594855 for information.”

THIS MONTH UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS BLACKPOOL LOCAL GOVERNMENT BRANCH next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1st December . The meeting will start at 11am and will be held in Council Chambers at Blackpool Town Hall. This is our last meeting of the year. Following the meeting we are going to a local restaurant for an early Xmas celebratory meal and liquid refreshments.

Please note that our January meeting shall be our AGM and on this occasion only shall take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (rather than the first) 12th January 2016. This will taje place at a different venue. All Unison retired members welcome. More information please contact nita.sproston@blackpoolunison.co.uk or telephone 07472881402 NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 4 December, starting 7.30pm, North Fylde Music

Circle concert at the Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Rd. FY3 7LR. Kausikan Rajeshkumar (piano), who has gained 1st prize in prestigious competitions, plays Scarlatti, Chopin, Scriabin, Busoni, & Villa-Lobos.

Admission £9 (students £4). enquiries visit www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472

CRAFT & TABLE TOP EVENT Blackpool Sea Cadets, Bispham 5th Dec, 10- 3 pm Tables available so contact hetitchieststytch@ outlook.com 42

College, Blackpool Old Road Blackpool Geographical Association are holding an illustrated lecture entitled ‘Earth, Wind and Fire;Wildfire Science in the UK’ to be given by Dr Gareth Clay, University of Manchester”.

5th January 2016 at 19.00 hours at Blackpool 6th Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool Geographical Association are holding an illustrated lecture entitled’Hidden Hunger in Plants and People’ to be given

by Professor Martin Broadley, University of Nottingham.

THE FYLDE COAST CRICKET SOCIETY. 10th December,Christmas meeting and dinner with guest speaker MIKE WATKINSON ( Ex Lancashire and England) will be held at North Shore Golf Club, Devonshire Road, Blackpool at 8pm. Members, guests and juniors are most welcome.

To book please ring 712642 or www.fyldecoastcricketsociety.co.uk.

FRIENDS OF CAVENDISH ROAD RECREATION GROUND Christmas carol concert on Thursday December 10th @ 6.30pm at the church on the corner of Cavendish Road and Warbreck drive.

BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL WALKING CLUB will be out on their annual Christmas shopping trip to Leeds on Sunday the 13th December. This great day out in fine company will be an excellent opportunity to start or even finish your yuletide shop for only a £10.00 coach fare. Come along, have a great day out in good company. For details of pick up times ring Derek on 01772 679 153 or 07785 835 041.

CRAFT & TABLE TOP EVENT Blackpool Sea Cadets, Bispham 5th Dec, 10 am to 3 pm Tables available so contact thetitchieststytch@outlook.com A VERY MESSY CHRISTMAS VIII Sat 19th December, 9pm, Bootleg Social Club, Topping St, Blackpool Blackpool bands covering Christmas hits with performances by Goonies Never Say Die, I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness, Kraul, The Poly-Esters, Eye The Bomb, Uncle Paul, The Drop-Out Wives, Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons, Black Eddy, Adam Smith and Stewart Penwarden.www.bootlegsocial.co.uk NATURE EVENT: POND MANAGEMENT DAY Sunday 25th January, 10am – 3 pm Meet at Linden Pond, Moor Park Extension Car Park, Canada Crescent.

A wonderful opportunity for you to get involved in conserving one of our very special ponds. Wellies recommended! For further info call Andrew 01253 508310 Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail CARERS TRUST FYLDE COAST CHARITY CRYSTAL BALL Saturday 30th January 2016, 6.45pm-2.00am The Village Herons’ Reach Enjoy a wonderful evening at this prestigious black tie event. Fizz and canapé reception, 3 course dinner, live entertainment, awards, auction, raffle, disco and bacon butties at 1am!

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