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Superstar Emily goes 12 years without a single day off school

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Emily Platt, from Bispham in Blackpool, has never missed a day of school in her life, arriving at the school gates every morning without fail.

The youngster, who completed her GCSEs this summer, will leave Blackpool’s Montgomery High School with an unblemished record, racking up a total of 2,280 consecutive school days.

It’s a phenomenal achievement for pupil, who had spent her primary years at Westcliff Academy, also in the town.

Emily, who walks in to school every morning, is believed to be one of the few pupils across the entire country who can make a claim to this perfect record.

Not that it’s gone to her head. The shy 16 year old claims that she isn’t anyone special and is just doing what she’s supposed to.

“It’s all quite embarrassing really,” she says. “I do enjoy school but you just have to go so that’s what I do. I’m not special. I just wake up and go out to school every day. I’ve done it all my life. There are some days that are a bit harder when you have to force your way out of bed but once I’m there you just wake up.”

was so excited when I heard they were playing” And the accolade is a great endorsement for Emily’s mum Jane, who has helped her make it through the school gates every single day.

“I’m really so proud of her,” Jane says. “She’s always really happy to go in to school. She’s an eager learner and is very conscientious.

“It’s extraordinary. The only time she was ill was when she got chicken pox at half term when she was five but she is generally just a very healthy girl. The schools have helped a lot too and I’ve always pushed to make sure that she goes in to school.”

Cllr John Jones, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for school improvement, was keen to praise Emily as an example of one of the town’s top students: “Emily is a perfect pupil and is a model example to every child and parent in Blackpool, let alone the country.

“The facts clearly show that pupils do better when they regularly attend school and I’m delighted for Emily.”

As for Emily, despite over 2,000 continuous days at school she still can’t decide on a favourite teacher.

“I like them all – they’ve all been really nice. I can’t pick my favourite one.”

The student has a keen passion for graphics and music and is hoping that her GCSE results will help her bag a place at a local sixth form to study them for A Levels.

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Blackpool awarded town’s first ever Blue Flag

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The stretch of beach at Blackpool South has been named in the list of Blue Flag beaches for 2016, putting it on a par with world renowned sites in all four corners of the globe, including in the Caribbean, Mediterranean Sea and the Pacific coastline.

The stretch of beach, which is located opposite Blackpool Pleasure Beach, became eligible for Blue Flag status after being classed as having ‘excellent’ sea water quality by the Environment Agency last year.

Blackpool is the only beach in the North West to have the prestigious Blue Flag in 2016 where its local facilities as well as access, cleanliness and public safety were assessed to make sure the beach reached Blue Flag’s very high international standards.

The accolade is a remarkable turnaround for Blackpool’s beaches, where heavy investment coupled with work with businesses, communities and public sector partners has contributed to making sure the town has a coastline to be proud of.

On top of the Blue Flag at Blackpool South, Blackpool North beach opposite the Tower, Blackpool Central beach and Bispham beach have also been given Seaside Award status.

“We are also delighted to welcome Blackpool South beach to the Blue Flag Award - the international standard for the best beaches in the world – for the first time.”

United Utilities has invested more than £600m along the Fylde Coast on schemes to capture and treat wastewater since the early 1990s. Most recently, this included a huge storage tunnel system at Preston to improve the Ribble Estuary.

The water company is carrying out a further £100m worth of infrastructure improvements across the Fylde coast, including the storm water storage tank and new outfall pipe at Anchorsholme Park.

The public LOVEmyBEACH campaign has also helped to improve sea water quality, with messages around looking after the water reaching thousands of people across the North West, as well as hundreds of volunteers doing Fylde coast beach cleans and many local businesses signing up to be responsible companies.

The Blue Flag award scheme is run across the world but administered in the UK by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

The Fylde Peninsula Water Management Partnership - made up of Blackpool Council, Wyre Borough Council, Fylde Borough Council, Lancashire County Council, Environment Agency, United Utilities, Merlin Entertainments and Keep Britain Tidy - is working with regional partnership ‘Turning tides’ towards making all eight bathing waters on the Fylde coast continue to pass the new bathing water standards.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Coastal Award Manager Paul Todd said: “It’s great that we’re able to award more beaches this year with Blue Flag and Seaside Awards.

To find out more about the work being taken across the North West to improve bathing water quality, visit www.lovemybeach.org.

As part of celebrating the announcement, a large Blue Flag will fly from the top of The Blackpool Tower today until the rest of the month.

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Pilates W

e all know that regular Pilates practice helps create long, lean and toned limbs and that it strengthens those important core muscles. Whether you choose the more traditional mat Pilates or a more relaxed approach of Fitness Pilates, or a one-toone session that may include the famous Reformer so many celebrities swear by, here are a few additional benefits of this exercise discipline that started out as the domain of professional dancers.

Pilates helps improve your balance A better balance is useful for anyone but especially for older people who may be at risk of falls. However, younger people can also benefit – climbing ladders anyone?

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Meanwhile, athletes need good balance to achieve optimum performance and martial artists can develop a better kick or punch.

Pilates strengthens your pelvic floor Many exercises start with activating the core, the ‘corset-like’ group of muscles that give us a smaller, firmer waist (if we use them). Experienced Pilates students know how to engage their pelvic floor muscles, which are considered part of the core.

A strong pelvic floor stops those embarrassing leaks – in men and women.

Rest assured that Pilates teachers are trained to explain everything in such a way that participants learn to locate the right muscles and use them, without blushing.

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Health & Fitness

Build safety in rotation Many ‘slipped’ or prolapsed disc injuries happen as a result of spinal weakness on rotation, yet avoiding twisting is not the answer. How else would you place a child in their car seat? On the other hand, tennis, squash or badminton players as well as golfers can improve their performance by perfecting their swing technique which of course, involves rotation.

create long, lean and toned limbs

Pilates can help anyone by making their spine more mobile yet strong on rotation, the most vulnerable type of movement. Safely under the guidance of a trained instructor, a typical session takes your body through a variety of movements in many directions, including rotation. Your spine will thank you for it, especially if you torment it daily with hours of sitting hunched at a desk or standing all day.

It’s good for the mind too Mindfulness practice has been hailed as the latest antidote to the anxious, stressed and busy mind, and Pilates teaches students to pay attention to their breathing in order to activate the right muscles.

While you are focusing on finding those muscles the instructor insists you definitely have, your brain stops stressing about work pressures, life’s disasters and things that make you anxious.

After the session you will go home feeling good physically and mentally.

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Tower Burger Challenge Toppled at Genting Club, Blackpool

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he Genting Club Blackpool is celebrating the first successful completion of its infamous Tower Burger Challenge by professional eater Randy Santel.

The challenge, which took place on Saturday 11th June as part of Randy’s European Tour, involved the consumption of 2kg of food including four 6oz prime steak burgers, 200g bacon, 100g cheese, onion rings, a mountain of coleslaw and a kilo of fries, all within 15 minutes.

lot of expectation when we were contacted by Randy, so the whole team were very excited to witness the challenge successfully completed within the time limit. Randy has certainly set the gauntlet now, so if anyone thinks they can match or even better his time get in touch.”

For further details please contact Genting Club Blackpool, 64 Queens Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9QG, call 01253 352628 or visit http://www. gentingcasinos.co.uk/club/blackpool.

Crowds gathered in the Club’s Fahrenheit restaurant, including chefs Chris Truelove and Andy Tamadon, who prepared the Tower Burger Challenge. Andy commented: “We have had numerous local celebrities take on the challenge before but never a successful attempt. We were therefore particularly excited to see the efforts of a professional eater and whilst it certainly wasn’t a walk in the park, Randy polished off the whole dish with time to spare.”

As a winner of the Genting Club Blackpool Tower Burger Challenge, Randy’s picture will be added to the Wall of Fame. He was also presented with a winners’ T-shirt which entitles him to a 25% discount on food and drink on all future visits.

General Manager, Jim Firth, concluded: “There was a 24

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Carers Trust Fylde Coast Charity Shops 78 Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 1AG – 01253 865552, 1a All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AS, 01253 351530 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 Kensington Foundation (recycling furniture & toys) 761444 F.A.B (Families and Babies) Charity 15 Red Bank Road, Blackpool, FY2 9HN Contact 01253 932657 Motor Neurone Disease Association 01253 696233 www.mndassociation.org The Royal British Legion 0808 802 8080 (Freephone National Number) TRANSPORT Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 Tourist Information 01253 773953 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Stagecoach 01772 886633 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau 01253 308400 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 245 1294 Fylde Citizens Advice 01772 682588 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0300 790 6144 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 RSPCA; Blackpool Branch (01253) 703000, Fylde Branch (01253) 873616.

To report a mistreated, neglected, injured or distressed animal call RSPCA Helpline: 0300 1234 999. This is a 24 hour service P.D.S.A 01253 838585

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Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday - closed

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

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 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 30

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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 1580+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham. Everyone is welcome!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled and older people. Simply 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+.Support is provided for clients if needed.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RSPCA BLACKPOOL & NORTH LANCASHIRE Special Appeals Storm Storm was originally rehomed from the centre in 2011 but has sadly been returned to us due to the death of her owner. She is a friendly girl but can be a little vocal when she first meets you although she does settle down. Storm loves a fuss and will make a great companion for the right person.

She does know basic commands and will do anything for a tennis ball. Storm isn’t suitable to live with other animals and does need further socialising around some dogs as she can be quite vocal.

Storm does have 3 legs but she is still very active and loves going out for walks. A home with older children is preferred. Storm is fully vaccinated, neutered, flea’d, wormed and microchipped. Her adoption fee is £120.

Barney

Barney came into our care via an RSPCA Inspector after being abandoned by his previous owner.

He is a lovable boy who initially can be a little shy at times but once he feels safe and gets to know you he happily enjoys a gentle stroke. He is a special cat on a special renal diet which he loves and is looking for that loving person or family to give him the home he deserves.

Barney is suitable to live with a calm cat and is ok for first time cat owners. He is ok to live with older children. Barney is fully vaccinated, neutered, flea’d, wormed and microchipped. His adoption fee is £75.

Upcoming Events Claremont Gala - Saturday 9th July The gala is taking place at Claremont Community Centre and there will lots going on throughout the day for all the family. We will be attending this year; taking part in the parade which leaves St Paul’s Church at 11.30am before heading back to the centre to run a stall.

We are also doing microchipping on the day for a small donation aswell.

Tesco Collection Wednesday 13th Thursday 14th July There will be a bucket collection happening at Tesco on Clifton Rd, Blackpool FY4 4UJ to help raise much needed funds for the animal centre.

Care & Support 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CARERS 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 01253 393748 or www. carerstrustfyldecoast.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE BRANCH Open to all - we meet every second Wednesday of every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool 32

EASY GOING GUY with varied hobbies, concerts/ music/theatre, seeks honest lady, 30-50 years, for friendship/ days out/evenings out. Tel Patrick 07746422058.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 19:30.

Contact Chairman Ernie Howe 07852698282 or The Secretary 07946222517 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEMORY PROBLEMS LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF Are you someone with memory R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION problems, or a friend or carer The Guards Club (Opposite Belle wanting to meet other people in Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr a similar situation then come and join our social group we meet once meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open a month 2pm-4pm at Palatine Library in partnership with Age UK. to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time For more details contact Palatine 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members Library 01253 478050 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- welcome. Also associate 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Wednesday 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.

For further info, please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 information contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK OVER WYRE SUPPORT GROUP meet on the 4th Thursday of each month(except December) at 2pm in the Youth and Community Centre, Lancaster Road, Preesall FY6 0EJ. For further information contact Marjorie on 01253 868086

Social Groups

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. For more info contact Susan on 01253 353224 or susan. louise.hope@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ or call 07974 597097 for more info --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SASSY SEWERS GROUP We meet every Tuesday afternoon at Claremont Park Community Centre, Claremont Road. From 1.30 to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise.

We also do soft furnishings, Dress making, Quilting, Knitting,Crochet, Embroidery and Cross-stitch.

We are a happy, caring and sharing group of ladies who get together to share a common interest.

We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together.

New members welcome.

There is a small charge of £1.50 per week which goes to pay for room hire and subsidise any social outings. For further information ring Chris on 01253 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 well into our summer season when we have “conversation evenings” on a wide variety of topics in German, all with the chance for you to join in.

Further Contact: Terry 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 info and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 34

104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel.01253 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Cleveleys Community Centre.

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 Kerry - 01253 823118 or fkawebs@gmail.com or www.freewebs.com/fylde-kennelassociation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RENDEZVOUS COFFEE MORNING FOR THE OVER 55S 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEEKING FRIENDSHIP? 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is one of the oldest Art Societies in the country and we have our own studio on Wilkinson Avenue 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, and we run Weekend Workshops from time to time. We hold Art Exhibitions for our members works at different venues in Blackpool and the Fylde.

We welcome new members and if you are interested in Art contact :Rod Robinson tel.01253 790692 for more information.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND We are Poco Loco Community Samba Band, welcoming local

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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 every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not come along 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LET`S DO LUNCH St Paul’s Worship centre Egerton Rd. 2nd and 4th Wed in the month. 12-1.30pm £3. Don’t be lonely come and join us for lunch!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. visit us on www. blackpoolsubmariners.weebly.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A VERY LIVELY LADY divorced early seventies looking for female friendship. I enjoy dancing, shopping, coach trips etc.

Have bus pass will travel Tel: 01253 850583 or 07866190880 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter is back 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 - you know you miss it (BAOR is back!)

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Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Name Doreen Tel: 01253 890775

Clubs & Societies 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MARTON PRODUCTION PLAYERS WANTED Enjoy singing? come and join us for our next production of HMS Pinafore and Trial By Jury.

There are open auditions for principals. The show is on in October at the Lowther Pavilion.

Rehearsals start in May. Details from lynncorlett@outlook.com or at the web site, martonoperatic.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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Second and Fourth Thurs each month. New season starts 10th Sept. All Hallows Church Hall. All Hallows Rd. Bispham. Contact.

Tom 01253 355240 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE Meetings at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Bispham, Tuesday evenings starting at 7.30pm. Come along and brush up your German in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. We are now in our Winter season with a range of set presentations but with plenty of time to chat. Contact Terry 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION (BLACKPOOL BRANCH) We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm At Blackpool Cricket Club - Stanley Park. Open membership to any services/ex services/signallers, friends + family of the core. Call Ernie Howe 07852 698282. rsablackpool@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATION ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC UNDER 10S BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO We are on the lookout for new SELF DEFENSE players to join our Under 10s Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, squad for this coming season.

Players need to be in Year 5 this Northwest England for over 30 September. New players and those years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full who have played at other clubs member organisation of the UK Taekwondo Development Council. are all welcome. We play and train on the gala fields in Bispham next Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and to our state of the art clubhouse Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. which is located on All Saints Road Contact 07812 898268. www. just off Ashfield Road. Interested? ilgitaekwondo.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further info contact Andy Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.

LAYTON LADIES BOWLING earnshaw@hotmail.com CLUB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES entrance) We are looking for new HOCKEY CLUB members. Bowlers and learners Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the would be very welcome. Tuesday afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN Ann on 890717 KARATE CLUB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints LATIN, BALLROOM & Church Hall, 98 Park Road, SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 Victoria Congregational Church 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. Hall, on Newton Drive. Come along Annes Rd, Blackpool & learn or improve your dancing T: 0756559001 www. blackpoolshotokankarateclub.com skills. Every Fri 2pm - 4pm. travellers from across the country.

New members and visitors are most welcome.

The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR. 7.30 pm Facilities: Suitable for the disabled, including audio loop.

Refreshments: Available during the break. Membership is reduced to £10 for the remainder of the season 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. Telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS meet in Bispham at 7.45 on Wednesday evenings. New Members always welcome for acting, backstage,set, front of house. No audition necessary.

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Contact Susan 07976 620 196 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm.

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FYLDE COAST PHANTOMS ICE HOCKEY TEAM train every Monday 6-7pm at Fylde Coast Ice Arena Bristol Avenue, Bispham. Ages 7-16 welcome.

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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, meets every Sunday at 10:30 for praise, worship & prayer with Junior Church. All welcome.Call Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or www.gatechurch.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday

worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more info please ring 394326 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 13:15-14:45. Come and see us for play, chat and support. Room Hire – Community room and auditorium for hire.

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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Parks tunes in for bandstand sessions

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As part of a one-off special concert, the Imperial College London’s Big Band will also play on Tuesday 5 July between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.

For more details on the schedule or to volunteer your help, call the Friends of Stanley Park group on 318948.

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ore than 500 talented Blackpool young musicians will be saying “au revoir” to primary school with a special concert at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 July.

‘Pop Idol of the Year’ and, ‘Musician of the Year 2016’.

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Cllr Graham Cain, Cabinet Secretary for Blackpool Council, said: “This promises to be a great event and the perfect end for children who are saying goodbye to primary school.

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