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Ingredients: 800g rump beef cut into cubes 3 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 16 shallots peeled and left whole 4 cloves of garlic (crushed) 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, seeded and finely diced 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ cinnamon stick 1 tbsp curry powder ½ tsp black pepper 4 lemon rind strips 250 ml thick coconut milk 125 ml beef stock 1 tsp sugar Sea salt and black pepper

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Method: Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy based saucepan and seal the meat in batches. Remove the meat from the pan and keep warm.

Add the sesame seed oil and the shallots to the pan and sauté for 2 – 3 minutes, then add the sweet potatoes, crushed garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder, chilli, ground cinnamon, cinnamon stick and black pepper and cook for 2 minutes making sure the spices are cooked and sizzling.

Add the beef, lemon rind, coconut milk and stock.

Season well with the sea salt and the sugar. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

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Charity fundraiser success for Streetlife

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olunteers from Streetlife, the resort’s homeless charity alongside volunteers from the Blackpool’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award have raised £260 for the charity.

The fundraiser, held in St John’s Square helped to raise awareness of youth homelessness in Blackpool as well as boost the profile of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Seven young people taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme worked alongside young people who are currently receiving support from Streetlife running stalls, and helped to manage the raffle, face painting and donations.

Members of the public were encouraged to get involved with a number of activities including hook-aduck, tin can valley and taking selfies with Pooh Bear.

They also had an opportunity to have a tour around Streetlife’s shelter, which is next door to St John’s Church.

Streetlife is a charity working with vulnerable young people between the ages of 16 to 25 years in Blackpool, providing advice and guidance, emergency accommodation and a wide range of support from the 22

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Cllr Maria Kirkland, Cabinet Member responsible for volunteering and community engagement, said: “The joint event between Streetlife and the Blackpool’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was a great way to raise the profile of young people in Blackpool and helped to raise vital funds for the community.

“Streetlife work tirelessly to support young and vulnerable people in Blackpool and it’s fantastic to see our very own Duke of Edinburgh Award collaborating with the charity to offer their support.

“We’re grateful to everyone who came along and supported the event and to all the volunteers who helped make it a success – they really did themselves proud and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

“The young people will meet later in the month to start planning for their next event so watch this space to see how you can get involved!”

For more information regarding the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, contact Anna Elgee, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Officer Blackpool on 01253 476603 or email anna.elgee@blackpool.gov.uk For Streetlife enquiries, contact Rachel Day on 01253 294477 or email rachel.day@wearestreetlife.org

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Klingons on the Blackpool Tower

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new and exclusive Star Trek 3D projection show has been unveiled as Blackpool gears up for its busiest weeks of the season.

The short film, which has been produced in association with CBS and Netflix, is being projected on to the front of The Blackpool Tower building each night as part of the LightPool shows which run throughout the Blackpool Illuminations season until Sunday 5 November.

It has been created to coincide with the worldwide launch of Star Trek: Discovery, a brand new TV series, the first episode of which was aired towards the end of September.

The collaboration comes just weeks after the Star Trek franchise teamed up with dance group, Diversity, to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations.

In a unique arrangement, Gabriel Lorca (actor Jason Isaacs), the captain of the Discovery, was beamed on to a giant screen on the Tower Festival Headland to help trigger an explosion of lights, fireworks and confetti, and kick-start 66 nights of Illuminations.

The Star Trek projection complements two other space-themed shows within the free-to-watch LightPool programme.

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Down The Rabbit Hole portrays an astronaut exploring new worlds and Chasing Stars, featuring a voiceover

by Captain Tim Peake, presents an intergalactic tour aimed at inspiring the next generation.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are delighted to be able to unveil the Star Trek 3D projection show in time for the October half-term holidays.

“The Switch-On event and the creation of this film have cemented what was already a strong relationship with the Star Trek franchise given that we have the permanent exhibition on the Golden Mile and features within the Illuminations.

“We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic global franchise.”

Star Trek is one of the most influential global television franchises and is returning to television 50 years after it was first broadcast.

The new Discovery series follows the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and lifeforms. It features a new ship, characters and missions.

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Blackpool joins celebrations as Lancashire becomes first White Ribbon County

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ancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw is leading celebrations as his bid to make Lancashire the first White Ribbon county in the UK has resulted in public sector organisations across the county being accredited by the White Ribbon Campaign.

Secretary for Resilient Communities, said: “A campaign such as White Ribbon focuses attention on what are despicable acts of violence against women and the distress of people who witness it.

Blackpool on behalf of the Blackpool Domestic Abuse & Interpersonal Violence (DAIV) Partnership has now received White Ribbon status along with all Lancashire district councils, Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire County Council, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and several health bodies.

“Blackpool Council is proud to have been awarded White Ribbon status and applaud all those involved in working to achieve this accreditation for so many organisations across the county.”

Blackpool’s White Ribbon status marks a commitment and resolve to educate and raise awareness of violence against women and engaging men in this campaign.

This involved each organisation developing an action plan to support raising awareness of the anti-Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) campaign, including nominating of at least four male ambassadors to help take the campaign forward.

The Commissioner was joined by Chief Constable Andy Rhodes in hosting a celebration event at the Harris Museum in Preston today, 3 October 2017, to mark the occasion. Events were also held in Blackpool, Burnley and Pendle.

“By actively engaging more men in the debate about the issues we are taking a positive step towards driving greater awareness of this type of violence in our communities.

The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest global effort of men working to end male violence against women and Mr. Grunshaw has supported the campaign since he first took office in 2012. Supporters of the campaign are asked to pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about men’s violence against women in all its forms.

Speaking at the event in Preston, Mr Grunshaw said: “Supporting vulnerable people and victims is a key priority in my Police and Crime plan so I am delighted to see Lancashire become the first White Ribbon County.

“My office and partner organisations have been working towards countywide accreditation over the past year and it’s fantastic to see this work pay off.

Commissioner Grunshaw and Chief Constable Rhodes accepted the official accreditation from White Ribbon UK alongside representatives from Lancashire County Council as other community leaders from across Lancashire also joined in the celebration.

“Violence against women and girls is unacceptable and shockingly over 90% of domestic abuse is witnessed by children. This has to stop and anything we can do to tackle the issue and get people talking about it has to be a good thing.

Blackpool held its own event at the Winter Gardens today (3 Oct) to mark the occasion which was attended by a wide range of stakeholders who signed the White Ribbon Pledge. Attendees included Blackpool Council, Blackpool Teaching Hospital, Lancashire Constabulary, local Domestic Abuse Service Providers, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the National Probation Service.

“The White Ribbon Campaign is about raising awareness and speaking out against violence and abuse and I am proud to support this. I have made specialist support for victims available through Lancashire Victim Services and I would urge anyone affected to contact the service.”

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People can pledge their support for the campaign online and find out more at www.whiteribboncampaign. co.uk/.

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9.30am - 7.00pm 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 1pm - 5pm, Thursday 1pm-5pm Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm 5.00pm, Saturday 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 AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE LAYTON LIBRARY residents who due to age, illness or Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver books closed, Wednesday 10.00am to your home for further details - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am please contact Carole Ashworth at 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday Palatine Library Tel: 01253 476390 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------closed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION MOOR PARK LIBRARY We are a charity in need of good Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday quality items of furniture and toys 30

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.

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

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as little as 3 hours per week.

Telephone the shop or call in for an application form.

We are looking for more volunteers!

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. We 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 30th September 10am till 2pm, as well as the church stalls, we will be holding a raffle, tombola, craft stall and cake stall.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ANIMAL RESCUE 195 Waterloo Road We collect animal food tins and also donation to purchase land.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRINITY HOSPICE AUTUMN FAIR - Saturday 14th October at United Reformed Church Warbreck Drive Blackpool 11-3pm with cakes, tombola, gifts,sweets, lucky dip, refreshments.

COFFEE MORNING Sunday 15th October 11.30-1pm HOLY FAMILY

CHURCH Links Road, Blackpool HALLOWEEN QUIZ Conservative Club Red Bank Road Blackpool from 7.30pm ALL ADVERTISED ON TRINITY HOSPICE WEBSITE - For more information call Sheila on 07990 600 051

Care & Support 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.

Every Third Wednesday 2.30pm 4.30pm Contact Doreen 07770630189 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 At The Village Hotel, East Park Drive, Blackpool.

Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome and we look forward to meeting Patients, Carer and family member on the night. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm.

Contact 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 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 info.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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informal and free to attend. If you’re suffering from anxiety please come along. Our website is: www.blackpoolanxietygroup. co.uk Email: contact@ blackpoolanxietygroup.co.uk Search for us on facebook to see upcoming events. Text Sarah: 07746386319 for more info.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55. The Samaritans text service is limited at the mo as it’s new and volunteers needed. However: they can still be contacted via the telephone or website, and people do not need to be suicidal.

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

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 EASY GOING GUY the confidence to have a go, let us with varied hobbies, concerts/ teach you. No drawing or painting music/theatre, seeks honest skills are required as we give lady, 30-50 years, for friendship/ expert tuition. We also arrange days out/evenings out. Tel Patrick outings to places of interest.

07746422058.

Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 594585 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blackpool Odeon. The Fylde Film STAINING WI Society is a group of film lovers Meetings on a variety of subjects from across the Fylde who share a are held every third Wednesday common interest in viewing some in the month from 7:30pm in St of the best of contemporary world Luke’s church next to Staining cinema. Meet every fortnight. school. Further details from Jean Further details www.

Armstrong on 886325 or just turn fyldefilmsociety.co.uk up on the night.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL SIGNALS BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL If you have an interest in cake Cricket Club, Stanley Park decorating & Sugarcraft, then The Association is for any serving/ come along to our meetings. We

Social Groups

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 information contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 or by email: bmelling@ blueyonder.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 are a group of ladies who meet every Tuesday afternoon at St.Pauls Centre on Egerton Road from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, dress making, Quilting, knitting and cross-stitch.

We are a friendly sharing group of ladies getting together to share a common interest. We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together. New members are always welcome.

There is a small charge of £1.50 per week to help pay for room hire.

For more information ring Chris on 01253 593556. Or just come along on Tuesday.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 of

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conversation meetings, loosely structured evenings giving you a chance to listen to and/or join in German conversation. 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 The Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 3PZ. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our 34

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, 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.

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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. 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: xbootneck36@btinternet.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation Army Raikes Parade. Every last Saturday of the month 10-12 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS fun, friendly and all inclusive local drama group. @ Bispham Conservative Club red bank road Wednesday evenings.

Recently performed at Bispham Conservative Club and raised £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For more info call Marie 07376113612 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPIRAL HEALTH Celebrating its 5th birthday, the social enterprise, Spiral Health, is holding a garden party at their new ‘nursing home’ Bispham Gardens, Bispham on Saturday 9th September, 11am to 2pm. There will be a BBQ, refreshments, a raffle, cake stall and various stalls.

Please come along; contact 01253 955955.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St. Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Poulton (next to Castle Gardens). Membership is open to retired or semi-retired persons.

Meetings include a speaker, refreshments, etc. New members welcome. Contact Mel on 352137.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS Programme 2017-2018 The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College 7.30pm

1st Nov 2017 - An Englishman in Patagonia 8th Nov 2017 - -Java and Sumatra: Two out of 13,667 Islands 6th Dec 2017 - Members’ Evening – Italy / Berlin / Spain 31st Jan 2018 - The Endangered Everglades 21st Feb 2018 - An Evening with Spellbound Films 7th March 2018- - In the Footsteps of Wainwright 21st March 2018 - The Villas & Gardens of Lake Como 11th April 2018- - Cowboy Country and Beyond 25th April 2018 - Tyrolean Images 9th May 2018-- A.G.M. followed by ‘North Korea Revisited.”

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.

Facilities: Suitable for the disabled, including audio loop.

-Refreshments: Available during the break.

Cost: Membership is £20 for 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 2017-18” visit: • our website traveltalks.club • Twitter of Facebook @ FyldeTravellers • Telephone Joan Gaffiney on 01253 700799 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION The Blackpool Merchant Navy Association meet every other Sunday at the Guards Club , Whitegate Drive , Blackpool.

(Opposite Belle View Pub ) Meetings start at 1100. All serving or retired Seafarers will be made

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most welcome. For any further information call David on 01253 693168.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE YOUTH CONCERT BAND We are seeking a kit drummer for our Youth Concert Band under the age of 18 and who is grade 4 or above.

We offer free rehearsals, a wide range of music covering various genres, full support when needed and the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues including tours abroad. If you are interested please contact Andrew White on 07973 727881 or 01253 476767.

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

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

many countries around the world at least 10 years of which were spent in the Middle East. His talk is entitled “Barrow to Bagdag and back”. The meeting starts at 11am. All unison retired members welcome.

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 From Thursday 7th September of the Unit Management Team. we begin rehearsals for Christmas Contact us or drop in for a chat on Performances. A great time to join a parade night. 01253 500499 a very friendly bunch of singers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------with some exciting performance BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB opportunities planned. meet on the last Wednesday of No subscription, your first each month in Staining Village Hall rehearsal is free and then only £1 at 7.30pm. We enjoy watching per person per week. beautiful flowers being arranged by Supported by Blackpool Music qualified N.A.F.A.S. demonstrators.

Service.

[National Association of Flower --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arranging Societies] We would be UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS very pleased to welcome anyone Blackpool Local Government is to who would like to join us. To learn be held on Tuesday more contact: Susan Swallow 7th November in conference room 01253 696939 A at Blackpool Town Hall. We have --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------guest speaker Philip Caine.

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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?

Then Rotary is for you!

Palatine Club meets each week on a Tuesday for a meal, social night or an outing, if you are interested in coming along to see what we do phone Gail on 07530175111 or Howard on 07712619612 or you

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can visit our website by putting Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club into a search engine.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club. Function Room Available for Special Events & Forces Reunions. All welcome, contact the Treasurer on 12353 508084. King Street, Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS Blackpool Local Government Branch next meeting will be on Tuesday 3rd August at Blackpool Town Hall. The meeting will start at 11am. All retired Unison members welcome. Tea and coffee available.

blackpoolshotokankarateclub.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 We are on the lookout for new players to join our Under 10s squad for this coming season.

Players need to be in Year 5 this September. New players and those who have played at other clubs are all welcome. We play and train on the gala fields in Bispham next to our state of the art clubhouse BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO which is located on All Saints Road SELF DEFENSE just off Ashfield Road. Interested?

Various locations, see website for For further info contact Andy details. Established in Lancashire, Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.

Northwest England for over 30 earnshaw@hotmail.com years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------member organisation of the UK BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES Taekwondo Development Council. HOCKEY CLUB Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. astropitches in Stanley Park. Have Contact 07812 898268. www. you played hockey? Why not give ilgitaekwondo.org it another go? An excellent way to --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries LAYTON LADIES BOWLING Ann on 890717 CLUB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM entrance) We are looking for new AND LATIN AMERICAN members. Bowlers and learners Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm. would be very welcome. Tuesday By the end of the course you afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, will have learnt a Ballroom and 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 Latin American routine. Singles --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- welcome. Bispham United BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish KARATE CLUB Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints Peter 01253 594516 Church Hall, 98 Park Road, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 FRR WALKING GROUP (THE 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. DOG FRIENDLY WALKING Annes Rd, Blackpool CLUB) AFFILIATED TO THE T: 0756559001 www.

RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION.

Sports & Activities

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 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 invites you to join our friendly group for B and C grade walks on the second Sunday of each month.

Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde and Great

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Eccleston cost £10 per person, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Mon 6.15-7.45. Wed 10-11.30.

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

Pam 858794. pamedwards@live.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8/30pm Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys (For those who have 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.

Ballroom, Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances.

Come and join us, we are a very friendly crowd. For details call Barbara 356558 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre, Bispham Road, Blackpool. Lively Worship and Good Teaching every Sunday at 10.30. All welcome.

If you would like prayer please contact Bob 01772683243 or Phillip 01253316924. www. gatechurch.org.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH Collingwood Ave, Layton, FY3 8RJ invites you to their weekly Sunday Services at 10.30 am.

Low Cost Lunch for over 55s, second Wednesday of the month, 12pm. ‘Rock’ kids club for school years 1-6, last Friday of the month 5.30pm - 8pm, including their tea!

Contact Mark: 07760 932857 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEW CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH ADALAIDE STREET,BLACKPOOL SUNDAY SERVICES@10.30 COFFEE LOUNGE OPEN TUESDAY CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL TO SATURDAY from 10.00am till SAINTS 4.00pm Palatine Road, Services 10.45am SINGING FOR PLEASURE EVERY and 6pm each Sunday. Contact THURSDAY from 11.00 tioll 12.00.

Rev Alan Byrom 390272 SHOPPERS SERVICE EVERY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY FROM 12.15 to 12.45 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH LOCAL GROUPS USE OUR SOCIAL NIGHT PREMISES and Details can be Social night every Saturday obtained by calling 01253 624836. evening from 8pm until 10pm.

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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, kids program available for kids 1-11 year old Alpha - Got questions about life?

Designed as a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of Christian faith. Every Tuesday 7pm.

Encounter Youth - A club for 1118yr olds to enjoy getting together, enjoying music, games and activities etc - 7pm-9pm Fridays (term time).

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).

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GIRL GUIDING Adventure, fun and friendship. Just for girls.

Would you like your daughter to come and join BROWNIES or GUIDES on a Wednesday evening at St John Vianney Pope John Paul Centre, Glastonbury Avenue, Marton For further information please contact Victoria Taylor on 01253 342670 or by email to vtaylor26@ outlook.com

Entertainment FASHION SHOW at Bispham Conservative Club, on

Red Bank Road - from 7.30pm.

Brilliant Bargain designer & High Street clothing Fantastic bargains to be had!

Tickets £2.00. Any further details from Sheila 07990600051.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 17 November, starting 7.30pm in the Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, FY3 7LR, the North Fylde Music Circle welcomes back our honorary patron, the superb pianist, Noriko Ogawa, who will be playing Beethoven and Liszt. Non-members most welcome, admission £10, students £4. For enquiries visit www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DREAM TEAM SINGERS It’s that time of year again when the world loves to sing - carols, classics and pop/contemporary songs - and the Dream Team is no

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Saturday 2nd December we will be presenting our own Winter Wonderland concert in Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Rd, Blackpool Next up we will be joining in St Annes Victorian Christmas event on the afternoon of 3rd December, then don’t miss us singing with Santa in Cleveleys town centre on the weekends running up to Christmas where we will be supporting Cleveleys Rotary Club in their charity fundraising sessions. There will be opportunities for you to sing along with us, as well as to take a selfie with the man himself.

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