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VisitBlackpool and MTV Join Forces To Stage Blackpool’s Illuminations Switch-On Event

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VisitBlackpool today announced that MTV, the world’s biggest youth entertainment and music brand, is set to deliver the 2017 Blackpool Illuminations SwitchOn event for the second year running, as part of an ongoing partnership.

The event, which will take place on the evening of Friday 1st September, will build on the huge success of last year’s Switch On when UK artists including Diversity, The Vamps, Fleur East, Fatman Scoop, Imani, DJ Fresh and R3wire and Varski performed to more than 20,000 fans, culminating in Dame Barbara Windsor flicking on the switch to the famous lights.

deliver an event that is as memorable as the 2016 one.”

Mark Swift, SVP UK Cluster Ad Sales, said: “MTV has a long-standing relationship with Blackpool. On the back of last year’s successful partnership we are absolutely delighted to be working with VisitBlackpool again this year to help deliver the Illuminations Switch-On and create a standout night for the people of Blackpool.”

The 2016 Illuminations Switch-On event was widely viewed as one of the best switch-on events in recent years with nearly 20,000 people packed onto the Tower Festival Headland to watch the four-hour show.

The Illuminations Switch-On, is the biggest free event in Blackpool’s calendar, will once again take place on the Tower Festival Headland, with a line-up of standout performances from both UK and local talent.

As with last year, the Switch-On event will be free, with people invited to apply for the 20,000 wristbands that will guarantee entry to the Tower Festival Headland arena on the night. The wristband ballot closes at 9am on August 1, to register, go to: www.visitblackpool. com/switchon

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are thrilled that MTV is partnering with us for the 2017 Switch On event.

For further information and to book accommodation and other entertainment during your stay in Blackpool visit our new look website: www.visitblackpool.com

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Blackpool’s Mayor welcomes HMS Triumph’s Crew

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The Plymouth-based crew have enjoyed a close relationship with the town since the official ‘adoption’ of the submarine by Blackpool.

Their invitation to attend the reception at the Town Hall took place in the same week the crew are spending a week in the town as Triumph is refitted following a lengthy tour of duty.

The event also celebrated the success of a team from the submarine who valiantly cycled 400 miles to raise over £2,000 for Brian House Children’s Hospice.

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Cdr returned the gesture by handing over a Royal Navy submariner badge and a framed photograph of HMS Triumph.

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Members of the crew will be enjoying their stay in Blackpool but will also be volunteering two days of their time at Brian House to undertake work around the facility.

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Red Arrows confirmed for Blackpool Air Show

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It is the first time that the Red Arrows will feature on consecutive days of a Blackpool Air Show and this has been made possible through the switching of the free event to a Saturday and Sunday, rather than a Sunday and Monday as in previous years.

The Red Arrows, one of the world’s foremost aerial aerobatic display teams will perform high above Blackpool Promenade on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August.

The RAF Typhoon display team and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are also confirmed for both days of this year’s show.

The programme will also feature a whole host of incredible flying machines with details to be confirmed in coming weeks.

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Council, said: “The Red Arrows are a huge favourite with visitors to the Blackpool Air Show and its truly fantastic news to hear that they will return to Blackpool for two days this year.

“The Air Show is always an important date in our calendar and I’m certain that this year will be no different.

“The show brings in tens of thousands of people on to the Promenade and provides a huge boost to our local economy, with those visitors spending money in our shops and restaurants and supporting our jobs.

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TYLER’S STORY

By Abbie Kenyon — Aged 13 Years

Tyler was born on 12th June 2009. When he was a couple of months old Mum & Dad noticed something wasn’t quite right, Mum said he wasn’t developing normally. I was only 5 then so didn’t really understand what that meant. Mum & Dad took Tyler to the doctors and to the hospital for lots of appointments. Tyler used to go into hospital a lot and I remember feeling scared and wanted Mum to come home with Tyler because I missed them.

Mum told me that Tyler had to have a MRI brain scan and he would have to be put to sleep, it all sounded really scary but Mum & Dad said that Tyler would be fine and lots of people have this done.

Just before Tyler’s 2nd Birthday Mum & Dad got the results back from Tyler’s Brain Scan he was diagnosed with Severe Periventricular Leukomalacia , Thinning of the Corpus Callosum, Dandy Walker Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy.

I was really sad and used to cry all the time because I didn’t really understand I just knew Tyler was going to be different from other children. I’ve since learnt more about this, yes my brother is very different but I’m not scared anymore because I understand it a bit better now.

When Tyler was 2 and a half years old, my Mum decided that she would have to leave her job. A job I know she loved, but Mum said Tyler needed her at home as he needs full 24-hour care.

All of a sudden I noticed all the strange looking stuff starting to arrive at our house,. Standing Frames, special chairs and Highchairs because Tyler couldn’t, stand or sit up properly. Mum was always rushing off to appointments with Tyler she used to have to take me with her sometimes as Dad had to work. I didn’t like going to these appointments, he had to have Physiotherapy, Speech and Language therapy, Horse Riding therapy, hospital appointments, and lots of different people coming into our house to speak to us about him, it was all really odd.

My house is a lot different from my friends’ houses, we have stairgates at the top and bottom of the stairs they have to be locked all the time because if we don’t , he will fall down the stairs.

Now 7, Tyler still has to wear nappies, Mum and Dad have to dress, shower him and sit with Tyler whilst he eats because he chokes on his food.

May 2016

“Tyler is now 7 years old and he is the best little brother. He’s always so happy and tries to do everything I do , but he really struggles, Mum & Dad try so hard to treat him the same but this isn’t always easy..”

The worst bit of all, is that Tyler still has to use a potty in the front room because Mum & Dad have worked really hard to get him potty trained in the day. It’s hard get him up and down the stairs now as he is getting bigger and heavier. I don’t like inviting my friends round because it’s embarrassing when he pulls his pants down and has a poo!! It’s also not fair on Tyler.

Tyler can’t play on his own in his bedroom because he needs to be supervised all the time this is really sad. As he is getting bigger my Mum can’t keep going up and down stairs with him and I worry about these things.

When Mum & Dad get older I know I’m going to become Tyler’s full time career because Tyler is really strong already and they won’t be able to do the things with him he needs. My Mum and Dad never complain they are always trying their very best for Tyler, me and my sisters. They always smile (even on very little sleep) are always positive and would be the first to help anybody.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my brothers story.

Abbie Kenyon xx

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“As we are not able to get any help to adapt our house for Tyler’s basic needs, me with the help of Mum and Dads friends are now trying to raise enough money so Tyler can have a bedroom and wet room downstairs.

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Tyler , Mum & Dad

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How do Tyler’s conditions effect him?

May 2016

Dandy Walker Syndrome: At some point during Mum having Tyler in her tummy his cerebellum had a pre-term insult and stopped developing.

Your cerebellum controls your speech and language, balance and co-ordination. The bottom half of Tyler has the most damage so this effects his core and his little legs and feet. His toes are clawed so as he stands his toes are under his feet. Tyler balance is terrible he has no Spatial awareness and very small peripheral vision.

“Tyler has endured many stages of therapy.

For most children these stage are fun, for Tyler each activity has been designed to develop & strengthen his core and muscles, which also causes significant stress & pain” Tori Kenyon —Tyler’s Mum

Cerebral Palsy: Tyler has increased tone in all his limbs which is due to the CP, that’s why he runs all the time and he finds it easier than walking.

He has constant pain which goes hand in hand with the lack of sleep as he can’t relax because he's so stiff. Tyler also has severe development delay and distorted speech from the CP.

Severe Periventricular Leukomalacia:

Aged 1 - Playing board games with his sisters in his Heathfield chair, designed to promote correct posture.

Aged 2 - Tyler in his Standing frame to strengthen muscles in his legs & core

Aged 5 -Horse riding has been integral to helping Tyler sit correctly.

Aged 7—Tyler loves swimming, it really helps to relax his limbs and muscles.

Thinning of the corpus callosum: Brain damage from the lack of oxygen again coupled with the Cerebral Palsy and Dandy Walker Syndrome doesn't help his case. He is also Hyperactive and has slight Autism

“Tyler’s conditions can be described as “silent illnesses”. From a distance this happy young boy can look like . other normal child, but his conditions cause him any constant pain. As he tries to join in with other children causes Tyler immense frustration. Knowing how he has had to cope through his short years, he is an inspiration” - Becky Wells — Team Tyler

Tyler’s Brighter Future Fundraiser On Friday 8th September 2017 we are holding a “Dress To Impress “fund raising night for Tyler at the Village Hotel Blackpool.

Friday 8th Sep 2017

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LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday closed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 30

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 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.

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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.

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. 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. Prior to rehoming we carry out home checks of all porspective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue is run by Linda Cameron Davies with the support of volunteers and foster carers. Contact number for all enquiries 07982 677016, you can also visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email us at bpool9rehome@mail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL CIVIC TRUST will be holding their Macmillan Coffee Morning at St Stephen on Cliffs Parish Centre together with St Stephen on Cliffs New to You Pop Up Boutique on Saturday 1st October 10am till 2pm, as well as the church stalls, we will be holding a raffle, tombola, craft stall and cake stall.

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p/w. Every Tuesday between 09:30 & 12:30. Contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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.

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Grief Share is a free 13 week Christian course which offers care and support after your love one has passed away. Includes Tea, Coffee and Cake. Meet at Asda, Cherry Tree Road, Thursdays 7-9pm Contact Julia 07969 087352 or 760758. Sponsored by Gate Community Church. www. griefshare.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADULT CARERS’ COFFEE MORNING 10.00am-12.00noon at Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ If you care for a family member or friend, come and join us for tea, coffee and biscuits.

Have a chat and meet new friends.

All unpaid carers welcome.

Call 01253 393748 for more information.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WORKING CARER GROUP 6.00-8.00pm at Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ A support group for working carers who cannot attend our groups during the day. Come along and meet new friends. No need to book. Call 01253 393748 for more information.

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music/theatre, seeks honest lady, 30-50 years, for friendship/ days out/evenings out. Tel Patrick 07746422058.

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

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

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online calendar at www.meetup. com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 - 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 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. Come along and brush up your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. On 4th April is our AGM (in English) and also some holiday pictures then after that we move into our summer season of weekly conversation evenings. Contact: Terry 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Woodlands School, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF 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 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,

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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. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Caroline 07974079181 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is keen for you to join us in our own purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. No experience necessary, just an interest in art. The studio is open Monday to Friday for various members groups. Thursday evening ‘club night’ activities include free demonstrations, practicals and appraisals led by visiting artists.

We also run coach trips, social events and weekend workshops and hold a number of exhibitions of members work throughout the year. Interested? Go to our website blackpoolartsociety.co.uk for more information or call the studio on 01253 768297 or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, 34

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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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!)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Name Doreen Tel: 01253 890775 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLTON AND DISTRICT WOMENS INSTITUTE St Martins & St Hildas Church Hall, Carlton on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1.45pm. You are most welcome to come and meet people and make friends. W have interesting speakers as well as a walking group, ambling group,

ladies luncheon club and theatre trips. Contact Hillary (secretary) on 01253 891569 or just come down to meet our friendly group.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COME ALONG AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS I hold a friendly social group for Ladies and Gentlemen age 60-70.

I arrange days out, dancing etc.

For more details please call 07866190880 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Blackpool & District Meet on the Second Thursday of each Month at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All Sappers Very welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND Recruiting for 2017 season. 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 every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AP. Our first rehearsal of the New Year will be on 18th January 2017. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not join us and give it a bash or come and see us at the local galas in 2017.

Further details from Phil Harrison, 07779 963356, email samba@ pocoloco.org.uk. You can check us out on our website at pocoloco. org.uk, on Facebook (Poco Loco Blackpool School of Samba) or Twitter (@pocolocsamba).

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.

Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email:

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xbootneck36@btinternet.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE FRENCH CIRCLE Monday 10 April, starting 7.45pm, Blackpool and the Fylde French Circle at St Margaret’s Church, Rowsley Road, St Annes , FY8 2JW, a talk on the Dominican Republic. For enquiries visit www. cerclefrancais.org.uk or phone 01253 728519 or 01253 724472.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation Army Raikes Parade. Every last Saturday of the month 10-12 AM next meeting 25-03-2017 Contact Ann Pressley 01253 311231 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHIST DRIVE at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Hallow Road, Bispham.

Every Tuesday from 13:30pm.

Admission £2 to include tea and biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YUGIOH POKEMON WEEKLY CLUB Join us on sat 5.30pm till 8.30pm at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool. More info tel 07939478483 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS Blackpool Local Government Branch next meeting will be held at Blackpool Town Hall on Tuesday 2nd May. Our guest speaker is retired oil company worker Philip Caine and his talk is about friendships and travels whilst in search of treasure, entitled “Picnic in Iraq “. The meeting starts at 11am. All retired Unison members welcome. More details contact nita.sproston@blackpool-unison. co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VIVACIOUS WIDOW in 70’s would like to meet similar male & female for meals out, theatre trips and holidays etc. Call 07599220974

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 OPERATIC Open Auditions for the Sorcerer.

Singers and actors needed.

Principal auditions on Friday 16 June at St Paul’s Church Whitegate drive Blackpool, 7.30 pm. For details of audition pieces contact the secretary Pat on 01253 826404 or at chinatown@namnuts.fsnet. co.uk Rehearsals start on Wednesday 3 May at 7.30 pm at St Paul’s church, Whitegate Drive Blackpool.

The rehearsals are usually each Wednesday and will help you to become familiar with the music in the show in preparation for the June auditions.

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

Details call Steve 07849969619 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome. Tuesday Palatine Club meets each week on afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 a Tuesday for a meal, social night --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------or an outing, if you are interested BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN in coming along to see what we do phone Gail on 07530175111 or KARATE CLUB Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints Howard on 07712619612 or you Church Hall, 98 Park Road, can visit our website by putting Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. into a search engine.

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SAMBA DRUMMING BAND blackpoolshotokankarateclub.com Recruiting for 2017 season. We are Poco Loco Community Samba --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MODERN SMOOTH JIVE Band, welcoming local residents Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Rd, of all ages, with or without any Blackpool FY1 4RD previous experience or skills in Dancing and Social Night with making music. An ability to read Jaguar Jive. 8.00pm (beginners) music is not necessary and all and 9.15pm (intermediate) then musical instruments are supplied; ALL freestyle until 10.45pm No all you need is a sense of rhythm. partner necessary. Singles, couples We meet to rehearse every and groups welcome. Every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the Wednesday 07857433829. www.

First Step Centre, Dickson Road, jaguarjive.com Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- is free then there is a weekly ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE subscription. Why not join us and give it a bash or come and see us New intake, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, at the local galas in 2017. Further Garstang Road West, Blackpool details from Phil Harrison, 07779 FY3 7JH. We welcome men and 963356, email samba@pocoloco. women to our league. It doesn’t org.uk. You can check us out on our website at pocoloco.org.uk, on matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone Facebook (Poco Loco Blackpool 18+ who is looking to play a fun full School of Samba) or Twitter (@ contact, fast paced team sport. for pocolocsamba). details email blackpoolrollerderby@ live.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO UNDER 10S SELF DEFENSE We are on the lookout for new Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, players to join our Under 10s 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL PALATINE ROTARY CLUB. Would you like to help others have a better quality of life both at home and abroad AND have fun while you are doing it? Are you between 25 and 105 yrs old?

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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 info contact Andy Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy. earnshaw@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 pickup 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB

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

Help will be on hand to learn the game. Please contact Men’s Secretary on 01253 592961 or Ladies Secretary on 01253 314871 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST PHANTOMS ICE HOCKEY TEAM train every Monday 6-7pm at Fylde Coast Ice Arena Bristol Avenue, Bispham. Ages 7-16 welcome.

Anyone wishing to join us should contact Lee Lagden - leelagden@ gmail.com. We also have home games, which anyone is welcome to come & watch - please enquire for dates, or pop down to the rink on Mondays for further info.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRE BOND RAMBLERS Meet the second sunday in each month. pick up points by coach, Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. 3 walks to choose from. Evening meal in a pub on route home. Make new friends & keep fit. For details ring Edith 711898 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB 2nd Sunday monthly Pickups: Freckleton, Lytham, Blackpool through to Poulton Friendly group, B and C Walks all ages welcome Contact Derek on 01772679153 or 07783835041 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Mon 6.15-7.45. Wed 10-11.30.

All welcome. Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Rd, Cleveleys.

Pam 858794. pamedwards@live.co.uk

Phillip 01253316924. 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, 01253352999 Join us at one of our services where there is a mix of live music, opportunity to connect with others and great messages to equip you and bring the Bible to life.

Sunday Service - Doors open @ 10:00am, service starts 10:30am Alpha - Got questions about life?

Designed as a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of Christian faith. Starts 20th September Encounter Youth - A club for 1118yr olds to enjoy getting together, enjoying music, games and CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL activities etc - 7pm-9pm Fridays SAINTS (term time).

Palatine Road, Services 10.45am --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and 6pm each Sunday. Contact REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN Rev Alan Byrom 390272 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHURCH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Collingwood Ave, Layton, FY3 8RJ invites you to their weekly SOCIAL NIGHT Social night every saturday evening Sunday Services at 10.30 am.

Low Cost Lunch for over 55s, from 8pm until 10pm. Ballroom, second Wednesday of the month, Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances. Come and join 12pm. ‘Rock’ kids club for school years 1-6, last Friday of the month us, we are a very friendly crowd.

5.30pm - 8pm, including their tea!

For details call Barbara 356558 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Mark: 07760 932857 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE GATE COMMUNITY MATT PARSONS, LIFELINE CHURCH MINISTRIES Bispham Community Centre, Saturday 13th May 2pm & 7pm.

Bispham Road, Blackpool. Lively Worship and Good Teaching every Matt is a pastor, an evangelist and an author. He is based in Cornwall Sunday at 10.30. All welcome. and travels around sharing the If you would like prayer please good news of Jesus and bringing contact Bob 01772683243 or --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8/30pm Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys (For those who have some dancing experience) Fri 2-4pm Victoria Congregational Church Hall Newton Drive Blackpool (For those with limited knowledge or beginners ) Contact Susan for further details Tel 07976 620 196 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE CLASS Charity dance class - free of charge , but donations to Trinity Hospice welcome. Learn to dance or improve your technique with Olga, former 10-dance world champion (O35s), and help a good cause at the same time. All ages welcome. Suitable for beginners.

Sundays 6pm. Manx Hotel, 248 Queens Promenade, Bispham. Tel Olga 07484 258438 to book. www.melnikdance.com Follow us on Facebook too.

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encouragement to churches all over the UK. His book “A Round with God” (subtitled ‘Parables from the Golf Course’) tells of his experiences sharing Jesus with the people he meets at his local golf club. He will be speaking at these two special meetings on Saturday 13th May at the Gate Community Church, Bispham Community Centre, Bispham Road, Blackpool FY2 0HH. Phone 01772 683243 or 01253 316924.

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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABC PLAYGROUP The ABC playgroup for babies and toddlers runs on Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am - 11am at Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate (Just off Whitegate Drive).

Everyone welcome including mums, dads, nanas and grandads.

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Entertainment ST. PATRICK’S QUIZ NIGHT Conservative Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham. £2 per ticket pay on the door. Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm. For more details call Sheila on 01253 600051 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FASHION SHOW at Bispham Conservative Club, on Red Bank Road - from 7.30pm.

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 28 April starting 7.30pm in the Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, FY3 7LR, the North Fylde Music Circle welcomes the outstanding viola/piano duo, Emma Richards and Cordelia Williams. Their programme will include Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata and Brahms’ Sonata in E flat. Non-members welcome; admission £9, students £4. For enquiries visit www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS Wednesday 3rd May 2017- “Hong Kong, where East Meets West” Tonight is the AGM followed by presenter Norman Harris who takes us to Hong Kong , and so finishes another season!

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 travellers from across the country.

New members and visitors are most welcome.

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Time: 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.

For further information, including details about the “Programme for the Year 2016-17” visit our website www.fyldetravellers.org.uk Or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DREAM TEAM Cleveleys-based singing group which provides entertainment in care homes, for community support groups and which also raises money through its own concerts for charitable causes.

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Saturday 20th May 2017 - Here comes Treble!

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Sunday, 23rd July We are taking part in the Blackpool Carnival events for the first time and this performance will take place on the Waterloo Road Headland. More details to follow soon It would be lovely to see as many of you as possible on these dates to support those folks who who put on these shows and contribute so much to their local communities.

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