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Welcome to your Blackpool South Magazine...

We find ourselves with our last edition of 2016. It’s been another great year!

We would like to thank all our readers, contributors and advertisers.

You are all aware that LINK-MAG reaches more doors than any other local media. Our place in the community means that we can reach out to more people than ever to make sure this Christmas is enjoyed by all, however you celebrate it at this time.

Our next edition will be a joint Jan/Feb issue. As always it will be out later in January as we take a well earned break. But don’t be fooled – we will still be working behind the scenes adding our website with new content. We will also work on other improvements, creating new competitions, offering great print deals and making your best local magazine even better in 2017!

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Enjoy Christmas in Blackpool This Festive Season

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The resort is hosting a huge range of family favourites from pantomimes, shows and concerts to shopping, Santa’s Grotto, ice skating and discounted parking offers.

Here are just some of the things for all the family to enjoy: It’s snow joke Santa’s really coming…

Come and watch Santa’s arrival at the Houndshill on Saturday 3rd December, follow him as he makes his way through the town from Coronation Street, down to Victoria Street, along Bank Hey Street and finishing up on Adelaide Street. Visit Santa in his festive grotto everyday throughout December and the week of Christmas between 10am-4pm, you can also post your Christmas list up until 21st December.

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Here’s your chance, let the whole family ready for the Blackpool Santa Dash 2016 in aid of Trinity Hospice.

They supply the Santa suits; make your way down to the Sandcastle Waterpark for a short walk to Central Pier and back singing Christmas songs all the way!

It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and a fun event for all the family to enjoy, including the dog!

For more information go to www.trinityhospice.co.uk/ events/santa-dash-2016/ Let your imagination run wild...

At The Blackpool Tower Circus with their fun festive Winter Pantomime - JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, starring Britain’s favourite clowns Mooky and Mr Boo! Watch Mooky the Clown bring this famous tale of magic beans and magnificent beanstalks to life! Featuring an eclectic mix of jaw-dropping stunts performed by top class acts from across the globe, hilarious comedy capers and the world-famous water finale, this is by far the must see Winter show of the 8

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Join the poor street urchin Aladdin on his quest to win the heart of the beautiful Jasmine and retrieve a mysterious oil lamp for his long lost uncle, the evil sorcerer Abanazer in disguise.

Aladdin is a classic Arabian fantasy jam-packed with music and dance, fun and laughter, bravery and love, a magic lamp, a wicked uncle, and, of course an incredible genie.

Will Aladdin see through the evil sorcerer’s disguise? Will the beautiful princess Jasmine find true love? And what’s all the fuss about a dusty old lamp?

Following last year’s record-breaking pantomime, Snow White, you’re guaranteed another year of spectacular sets, dazzling costumes and sidesplitting comedy.

Book your seats now at Blackpool’s Grand. It’s a wish come true this Christmas! www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk The Snowman is coming to Blackpool Tower this Christmas Join Blackpool Tower this December 18th for the musical masterpiece The Snowman, brought to you by Carrot Productions and following on from their highly acclaimed 33 performance tour last December, are once again visiting The Blackpool Tower to share their Snowman magic.

Hear some of the UK’s top musicians perform Howard Blake’s beautiful soundtrack - including the evocative ‘Walking in the Air’ - in perfect synchronicity with the film shown on the big screen. As a special treat in the first half of the performance there will be a brand new re-telling of the classic fairytale, Cinderella, for narrator and orchestra.

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inter’s coming and Blackpool and District Soroptimists have been busy knitting miniature hats for the “Big Knit”.

it costs to do that. We need to raise as much money as we can so that help is available, where needed, to ensure that no older person is at risk from the cold this winter.

Julie Patel, Club President said, ‘As a group we support lots of different causes on all levels but the Big Knit campaign allows us to be creative and have fun, whilst offering support to a part of the community that will affect us all’.

‘The Big Knit campaign couldn’t happen without the support of thousands of amazing people across the UK who take part and knit woolly hats to adorn Innocent smoothies each year,’ - Douglas Lamont, CEO at Innocent drinks.

The Big Knit is a joint campaign between Age UK and Innocent drinks to help vulnerable older people.

You knit the hats, Innocent drinks wear them and a donation from every drink sold goes to Age UK. Each one of the donations will support Age UK to help older people during the cold winter months.

Marjorie Stainton a volunteer at Age Uk said “I have been involved with the Big Knit since 2003. Firstly with Age Concern in Preston and now with Age UK Blackpool and District. I belong to a knitting group which enjoys knitting for charity so this time of the year it is all about the Big Knit.

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The Soroptimist group helps various campaigns and charities as well as being a social group. The Club, chartered in 1961 as S.I. Blackpool and incorporating S.I. Fleetwood in 2004, is friendly and outwardlooking - currently involved in a range of projects including domestic violence and supporting the President’s charity.

Club members come from a range of backgrounds, including health, law, farming, finance and education.

Club meetings take place at the North Shore Golf Club. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact: su.sorop@gmail.com

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Blackpool named as the second best shoreline

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lackpool boasts seven miles of golden sands with award-winning theme parks and attractions - and now a new study has praised it for having the second best shoreline in the world.

It was pipped to the top spot by Dubai, while the Gulf of Mexico sailed in at third place.

The locations were rated based on the clarity of the horizon, sea colour, sand quality, cleanliness, interesting features, air quality and the weather.

The new study, commissioned by Royal Caribbean, was spearheaded by psychologist, Dr David Holmes.

He went about formulating a mathematical equation in a bid to scientifically prove which shoreline is the most seductive.

The seaside resort scored highly for its clean Blue Flag beaches and interesting features such as the world-famous Blackpool Tower, with only the British weather keeping it from the number one slot.

Others to make the top ten were Cape Town in South Africa, Cavelossim in India, Krabi in Thailand and Whitehaven Beach in Australia.

Touching on the results, Dr Holmes said: “While this formula may not account for every eventuality, the 16

top ten hopefully helps holidaymakers identify the shorelines which are, scientifically, most impactful.

“All countries have good and bad shorelines; however some are stunning in their unpretentious beauty combined with iconic features. Shorelines such as Dubai in UAE score well across all elements of the formula, whilst others such as Inchydoney in Ireland offer wonderful experiences with the added benefit of attracting smaller crowds.”

It’s great news for Blackpool and only highlights how much the resort has developed in recent years.

The resort has seen continued investment including 350million spent on upgrading the promenade and sea wall defences to the investment in improving Blackpool’s sea water and beaches.

THE BEST SHORELINES IN THE WORLD 2016 1 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2 Blackpool, United Kingdom 3 Gulf of Mexico, United States of America 4 Cape Cod National Seashore, USA 5 Inchydoney, West Cork, Ireland 6 Twelve Apostles, Victoria, Australia 7 Cape Town, South Africa 8 Cavelossim, Goa, India 9 Krabi, Thailand 10 Whitehaven Beach, Whitehaven Islands, Australia

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Gardening project helps community bloom

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community gardening project is helping to brighten up lives in South Shore.

As part of the transience project in South Beach, tools for the gardening have also been donated

by Blackpool Council, with the help of local ward councillors Graham Cain and Jim Hobson.

The project at St Peter’s Church on Lytham Road is aiming to clean up the parish garden and use it to grow herbs and vegetables which can then be used to help feed the local community.

Cllr Cain, said: “We’re trying to make Bloomfield area a nicer place for people to live, while also giving the community the tools they need to help themselves.

The gardening classes are part of a regular drop-in session which takes place at the church every Friday afternoon.

The South Beach drop-in sessions, which are hosted between the church, the council and Bay Housing Association, help local residents in the area to get weekly information and advice about issues, from making sure people have the right housing and jobs support to providing them with use of computers and laptops to carry out weekly tasks.

The church also provides food parcels to visitors on behalf of the Blackpool Food Partnership.

The drop-in sessions are all about building more resilience in the local community so people are able to help themselves and the gardening project is aimed to help residents take more pride in their local area, as well as learning key growing and nutritional skills.

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“Gardening is a great way of bringing a community together, as everybody can get involved and see the benefits that a nice looking garden can bring. At the same time we’re teaching people skills that will help them in their everyday life to find work or make friends.”

Cllr Hobson added: “The Friday drop-in sessions are a really important way of helping the community to carry out daily tasks, without them becoming too reliant on our services.

“We’re teaching them resilience around getting help with housing or finding a job and these new gardening sessions will teach them useful horticultural skills around growing their own food and nutrition.

“The church has been extremely helpful in letting us use their garden for the project and hopefully if it’s successful we’ll be able to roll it out to other areas of South Shore in the near future.”

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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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE (HWRC) Bristol Avenue, Bispham FY2 0JG Opening times Friday to Wednesday 10.00am to 3.45pm MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING Days closed Thursdays TIMES 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP Tel: 478155. Mon 9.30am-1pm, Tues 9.30am-1pm, Wed 9.30amRSPCA SPONSOR A CAT OR 1pm, Thurs 2pm-5pm, Fri 2pmSMALL ANIMAL PEN 5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm The kennel and cattery sponsorship scheme is a way in which you as an individual, part of a group or a business can support our animals by sponsoring an animal pen for a year. With the scheme you won’t be helping just one animal, you’ll be sponsoring the lives of all who pass through our animal centre every year. Sponsorship is £50 for PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING 6 months. In return we will place TIMES a certificate bearing your name St Annes Road FY4 2AP on the appropriate pen. If you are Tel: 478050. Mon 9.30am-7pm, a company we are very happy to Tues 9.30am-5pm, Wed 9.30amdisplay details of your company.

5pm, Thurs 9.30am-5pm, Fri It will go towards the costs of 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm keeping the animals that use that Contact Palatine Library for details pen.

Tel 478050. Visit the library web Contact the centre on enquiries@ site : www.blackpool.gov.uk/ rspcablackpool.org.uk if you would libraries like to take part. Old Tom Lane, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Tuesdays -

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Sundays 11am - 5pm with a new telephone number 01253 703000.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled and older people.

Simply phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet. org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. We have two charity shops located at 202 Lytham Road and 105 Central Drive. We rescue cats and kittens in Blackpool and surrounding areas. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed. We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. We carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35. The charity is run

by Linda Cameron Davies and Christine Meryem with the support of volunteers and foster carers.

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

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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. Up-to-date activities and Group information is available on www.fylde-coastchildrens.diabetesukgroup.org or diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky. com. Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL JUBILEE STROKE ASSOCIATION Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers. We meet Friday eve 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at Holycross Church, Central Drive Blackpool. Transport available where needed info 01253 872142 Aysgarth Court, Off Highfield Road, Blackpool FY4 5LX ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LUNG CANCER SUPPORT This meeting is for anyone affected

by Lung Cancer. We meet of the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm, Whitegate Resource Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL. The group has nursing input. Contact Julie Meikle, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist.

01253 303312 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue (just off Preston Old Road), Blackpool, FY3 9UZ between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and 21 have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re

more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL & FYLDE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE We hold our meetings once a month at the Blackpool Centre Independent Living on Whitegate Drive, 11am-1pm. (BCIL) All welcome, we have a different speaker each month.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool. FY4 4UJ. Got Diabetes Got Questions.

We can help. All Welcome. Every third Wednesday of the month.

7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARERS SUPPORT GROUPS 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL & FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. At Macmillan Windmill Centre - Blackpool Victoria Hospital Tel 01253 697876 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MACMILLAN SUPPORT Macmillan help people affected by

cancer every day we bake cakes, we run marathons, we listen, we advise, & we nurse. But most importantly, we make a difference.

If you would like a speaker for your school, social group, friends or indeed any situation, or if you would like to get involved - give us a call or email us, we would love to hear from you. Angie Hesketh MBE 878272 / 07792 737957 angiehesketh@tiscali.co.uk Natalie Lidstone: 07725 023027 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE BRANCH Open to all - we meet every second Wednesday of every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 159 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Talk and chat, make friends; find out more, speak to other members, Association Visitors or just come along - refreshments/free to all.

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Linda Endicott 01253 828584.

Connect (Helpline) 03457 626262. www.mndassociation.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer patients, spouses and carers are welcome! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms. For further info, please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Sponsored by The Gate Community Church Those who have suffered loss or struggling to cope are very welcome. Free of charge.

Contact Julie: 07969 087352 or 01253 760758 or Contact

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Janice: 01253 594855 or visit www.griefshare.org for further information.

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

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SANDHILLS SINGALONG GROUP Friendly social group for older people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm at Sandhills Pub, 18-20 St Annes Road West, Lytham St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love.

Age UK Lancashire: 0300 303 1234 fyldeoffice@ageuklancs.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KNIT & NATTER GROUP 10.30am every Thursday. Bring your own project, anything you are working on – not just knitting! Also, Learn to Knit classes available. £30 07939 240068 Angela Buckley ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities.

11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences. Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Call Amy 07956 605 612.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JUST GOOD FRIENDS We meet at the YMCA on St Albans Rd, St Annes Saturday afternoons 2pm-4pm. Its just £1 for a brew or a coffee and biscuits!

There’s a monthly raffle where we each bring something in, raffle it and help raise money. The group is a group set up for each other. It’s here for everybody. Whether you just want to socialise, help, listen, chat, simply feel lonely or just have 22

a laugh. Contact Bev Sykes on 07557734233 after 6pm please.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LYTHAM BELLES WI GROUP We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details lythambelles@ virginmedia.com or checkout our Facebook page lythambelles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CALLING ALL STITCHERS Come and join us at Holy Trinity Church every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to work on your projects and have a chat. We meet in the Pod at the back of church from 10 – 12 am.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YUGIOH, POKEMON & VANGUARD WEEKLY CLUB BLACKPOOL (SAT & TUE) Join us Tuesdays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 5.30pm-8.30pm for all-ages card gaming at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool. Tel 987140 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now well into our summer season when we have “conversation evenings” on a wide variety of topics in German, all where you will be encouraged to join in. Further Contact: Terry 01253 867825 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEASIDE PARTY PEOPLE The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc in and 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/ seasidepartypeople

or email southsure5@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MERE-LY PERFECT SOCIAL SINGING GROUP Everyone welcome. Mereside Link Up, Grizedale Road, off Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4TL. Tuesdays 7.30 until 9.30. Come and join us.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel. 01253 351396. 1pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE 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/ for more info – you will be glad you did!

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60-70’S) Coach trips, dancing and days out.

Please call Kay for more details 07866 190880 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL SOUTH TREFOIL GUILD. Meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Aysgarth Community Centre off Highfield Rd. Speakers, social evenings, events etc.

Anybody who has been connected to the Girl Guide movement in the past is very welcome to come along. Enquiries to 01253 402929.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SASSY SEWERS GROUP We meet every Tuesday afternoon at Claremont Community Centre 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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHIST DRIVE Come and join us for a game of Military Whist at Highfield Ladies Bowling Club, Back Ash Street(from Highfield Road turn into Ash Street then turn right at the end,we are the green door in front of you). Games take place on a Friday afternoon at 13.45, entry £1.20 to include refreshments.

Ladies and gentlemen are very welcome.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COFFEE MORNING Come and join us at Highfield Ladies Bowling Club, Back Ash Street(from Highfield Road turn 23 then turn right at into Ash Street the end, we are the green door in front of you). Coffee mornings take

place on the second Tuesday of each month at 10.30. Entry £1 to include refreshments. There is also a Raffle and Bring and Buy stall. All welcome.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STITCH & CHAT CLUB Every Monday at Dunlop Court, off Ansdell Rd, South Shore.

12.30pm - 2.15pm Card Making Classes with tuition 2.15pm 4.00pm Various craft classes, crochet/knitting/beadwork.

Come along and bring your own ideas and have a chat.

Tel 01253 405138 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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!)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHIST DRIVE Wednesday/Friday evenings at the Old Library, Highfield Road. 7pm start. £3 admission. Money prizes.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCRABBLE AT HIGHFIELD ROAD Do you enjoy a game of scrabble or would like to take it up again?

We are a small friendly group who meet informally every Wedneday morning between 10a.m - 12 noon at Highfield Road Community Centre. Small charge of £1.50 including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Please come and join us you are welcome. Phone 01253 347912

Clubs & Societies ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact

Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Meets at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS AMATEUR VIDEO&DIGITAL IMAGE GROUP Meet Monday evenings 7.30pm. at Souyh Shore Methodist Church Hall Scarsdale Ave. off Lytham Rd.Sat-NavFY4 2NP. Full Details:Tel 01253 867167 or visit www.blackpoolmoviemakers. weebly.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB Love speaking to an audience?

Or quake stutter and stammer?

Either way come and join us in a supportive, relaxed atmosphere.

We meet alternate Wednesdays starting 7th September at 7:15 for 7:30 at The Queens Hotel, Central Beach, Lytham. Tel: Anne 01253 711499 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For more information and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND 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,

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Sports & Activities DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS BOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wed White Church 6.007.00pm Sat Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8.00-.9.00 am and 9.00 – 10.00 am £5. Beginners Welcome.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB Shotokan Karate 7yrs and above (teenagers and adults welcome) Weds St. Albans Church Hall 7 til 8 beginners and lower grades, 8 - 9 advanced. Also sats at St. Thomas Scout Hut 2.30-3.30, 3.30-4.45 Adv. £4 pay as you go 07989 908135 www.kugb.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS & FELL WALKERS Weekly walks. Alternative Saturdays half day and Sundays full day. Pick-ups at different points in the Fylde. For Saturdays ring Deborah Prest 07498662940. For Sundays ring Lesley Taylor on 07546 529704 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL IL GI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE CLASSES Every Monday and Friday 6:30 to 7:30 at Blackpool Sports Centre Stanley Park. Thursday 7:00 to 8:00 at Palatine Leisure centre, St Annes road Blackpool Tuesday 6:00 to 7:30 at Palatine Community Sports College 07773 882165 or 01253 298168 www.ilgitaekwondo.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE CROQUET CLUB South Shore Tennis Club, Midgeland Road. Fresh air , 24

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Meet most afternoons and Tuesday evenings – visit website www. fyldecroquet.co.uk or phone to arrange free taster session. Tel: 01253 735266 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton. The cost is £8.00 for each trip and £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available. Suitable for all age groups. Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 for more info.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREEBOOTERS RAMBLING CLUB Local pick up points by coach on the second Sunday of each month from South Shore Blackpool to Preston via Lytham St.Annes.

Three fully led graded walks mainly to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Fare £10. New members welcome. Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE NATURALIST FORTNIGHTLY WALKS Wed meetings held 2nd Wed in each month. our new venue is Forestgate Baptist church hall, forestgate, off Whitegate Drive at 7.15pm a warm & welcoming place all welcome. Ring Carole 316713 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS Saturday walks 07498662940 (2 grades) Sunday walks 07546 529 704 (3 grades). Pick up points in Blackpool include Halfway House, Watson Road, Waterloo Road and

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FyldeCoastRamblers.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. The walks are well checked out beforehand and are led by an experienced Club member to ensure your safety. In addition, the Club holds various social events throughout the year and these are always well attended. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WATSON PARK BOWLING CLUB We are looking for new members who can be either completely new to the game of Crown Green Bowls or have some experience but looking for a convenient green on which to play. We are a friendly bunch of people and will make you very welcome whether you want to play on your own or with other members. You can play anytime, morning, afternoon or evening except when there is a “Match” on.

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CLUB We would like to invite ladies interested in the game of Crown Green Bowling to come and join us. The game is an enjoyable outdoor pursuit and we welcome ladies of all abilities. If you are completely new to the game friendly club members will assist you in the rules and techniques of the game. We have three Teams that play in local leagues if you are of a competitive nature, or you may play on a social basis any time there is not a Match on. We have social events throughout the year.

Interested please phone our Chairlady on 01253 341247. springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB is off to Liverpool on Sunday 11th December for easy walking walk around Albert Dock, Christmas markets, landmark cathedrals or if you prefer to visit the many museums and art galleries. Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham, St Annes and Blackpool to Poulton le Fylde at £10 per person.

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DIVINE MEETING Every Tuesday at 2pm Spiritual Teaching & Meditation Become still in God’s presence And be touched by the Divine Healing Love World Healing Crusade 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool FY4 1JF Tel: 01253 343701 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate, FY3 9AW Sunday service at 10.45am. Monday Toddler Group 9.30am (term time).

Tuesday Youth Group 7.30pm (alternate weeks) www.fgbcblackpool.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike, are always welcome. Please ring 739618 for more details

Children 24TH BLACKPOOL BEAVER SCOUTS We have vacancies for 6 year old boys and girls. Meeting on Fridays at Waterloo Methodist Church Spen Corner. Lots of activites on offer , fun games and trips out. £2 per week only.

Contact Norma on 07870338730 / 01253 697578 / supergran35@ hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BY JINGO LINGO Fun French for pre-schoolers, including songs, nursery rhymes and activities. Every Thursday at the Parish Rooms, St Annes.

Cubs (9 months - 2 yrs) 9.3010am. Bears (2 yrs- 4 yrs) 10.15am - 10.45am. Come and join the fun with Billy! For further info and availability. Contact Lisa on 07966366826 lisa@byjingolingo. com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GIRLGUIDING offers every girl fun and friendship

by involving them in games, crafts and activities in a safe environment.

Rainbows (5-7 years) Meeting on Tuesdays from 6pm for an hour at either St. Mary’s Church Hall, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool or Holy Trinity Church Hall, Dean Street, Blackpool.

4thA Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Rainbow Unit 28th Blackpool Rainbow Unit 30th Blackpool (Holy Trinity) Rainbow Unit Brownies (7-10 years) Meeting on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 6pm for 1½hrs at either St. Mary’s Church Hall, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool or Holy Trinity Church, Dean Street, Blackpool.

4th Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Brownie Unit 4thA Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Brownie Unit 30th Blackpool (Holy Trinity) Brownie Unit 28th Blackpool Brownie Unit Guides (10-14 years) Meeting on Tuesdays from 7.30pm for 1½hrs at either St. Mary’s Church Hall, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool or Holy Trinity Church, Dean Street, Blackpool.

4th Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Guide Unit 30th Blackpool (Holy Trinity) Guide Unit For further information please contact Yvonne on 07949 915 594 or by email to Brownowl30th@aol. com

Entertainment WEDGEWOOD SINGERS Friendly Ladies choir meeting every Monday at 7.30p.m in Waterloo Road methodist church.

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LEFT: Catlow, BELOW: I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness BOTTOM: Eye The Bomb

A not so silent night As some of Blackpool’s finest musical acts once again take to the stage to reinterpret classic Christmas songs

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ack for it’s ninth season following last years triumphant return after a two year break, ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ is not just an average local gig. Over 14 of the Fylde’s finest local acts will once again take to the stage in a single night, packed tighter than Santa’s sack, to smash out their own takes on Christmas classics as well as a couple of their own tunes.

The event started back in 2005 at the long since defunct South Shore music venue Riffs before moving to The Blue Room in Blackpool town centre after Riffs closure. However the curse of the ever evaporating Blackpool music venue struck once again with The Blue Room (Version 1) closing in 2013 (some may argue in part due to the bands polluting the atmosphere with terrible Christmas music) leaving ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ without a home.

The night faded into the annals of Blackpool music history never to be heard of again.

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Bootleg Social Club on Topping Street two years ago the organisers felt that ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ had once again found a home, last years event proved to be a massive success cementing the future of ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ as it enters it’s second year at it’s new home.

A Very Messy Christmas 9 will once again see the return of regular acts I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness, Eye The Bomb, Dü Pig, Uncle Paul, Kraul, The Drop-out Wives, Catlow and The Penwarden Super Showcase performing the finest Christmas covers available.

New acts to grace the festive stage this year are CSOD, Nana White Pepper, Random House, Elizabeth Preston and The Bootleg Social Club Band. There will be more line-up announcements on the facebook event page over the coming weeks.

A Very Messy Christmas 9 at Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool.

Friday 23rd December 2015 at 9pm. www.bootlegsocial.co.uk www.facebook.com/averymessy

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Carers’ Drop-in 165a Church Street, Blackpool FY1 3NX – 01253 299969 Carers Trust Fylde Coast Charity Shops 78 Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 1AG – 01253 865552, 1a All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AS, 01253 351530 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (FREE from Landline) Help the Aged 0808 800 6565 Kensington Foundation recycling furniture and toys service 761444 Motor Neurone Disease Association 01253 696233 www.mndassociation.org The Royal British Legion 0808 802 8080 (Freephone National Number) TRANSPORT Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 Tourist Information 01253 773953 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Stagecoach 01772 886633 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau 01253 308400 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 245 1294 Fylde Citizens Advice 01772 682588 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0300 790 6144 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 RSPCA; Blackpool Branch (01253) 703000, Fylde Branch (01253) 873616.

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