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Welcome to your Blackpool South Magazine... 2016 has arrived, Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a great break and are raring to go this year… We’ve made some changes to the magazines to bring a fresh new look, and enhanced some areas - especially our What’s On pages and Business Directory. These are more detailed, and specifically tailored to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. Also new for 2016 is our BRAND NEW WEBSITE complete with ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM. Lots more features are to be added, including additional social media pages dedicated to each area, and new email updates for our readers. We’re also happy to announce our new Vegan Print business, offering very competitive ethical printing to businesses across the Fylde Coast and beyond. You can find out more at www.veganprint.co.uk And finally - our What’s On pages will remain free for non-business local events, but we are now taking paid listings for events that run as a business, to include all local events. We hope you like the changes we’ve made to your local magazine, and all the team would like to wish you a fantastic 2016.

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Funding Boost for Watson Road Park The Friends of Watson Road Park are today celebrating the news that they have received a £20,000 funding boost from SITA Trust to improve the playground equipment.

atson Road Park is a much loved community space however the current playground at Watson Road Park is looking tired and outdated. The Friends of Watson Road Park submitted a bid to SITA Trust to request funding to improve the facilities and add new play equipment for children.

playground equipment being installed. “Parks are a really important part of creating healthy communities, where children can get outside and enjoy some fun exercise, while also developing their social skills by playing with other children.

Following consultation earlier in the year, they have a fabulous design plan in place which fulfils the needs and wants of the local community. Funding will be used to purchase seven new pieces of play equipment and safety surfacing. Making the park once again family friendly.

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“This is a much needed renovation to bring more parents and families in to the park and I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.”

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0800 092 2332 Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans Freephone 116 123 Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers Centre 01253 393748 Child Death Help 19 Line 0800 282 986 Child Line 0800 1111 Chris Molyneux Counselling 07745 675946 Connect Young People Centre

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5pm Saturday 9.30-5pm. Palatine reading groups meet 1st Monday of the month 7pm - 8pm and the third Friday of the month 2pm 4pm. Contact Palatine Library for details Tel 478050. Visit the library web site : www.blackpool.gov.uk/ libraries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING worship at 10.45am.For more TIMES information, please ring 397400. 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tel: 478155 HOUSEHOLD WASTE Monday 9.30am-12.30pm RECYCLING CENTRE (HWRC) 1.30pm-5.00pm Bristol Avenue, Bispham FY2 0JG Tuesday - closed Opening times Friday to Wednesday 9.30am-12.30 Wednesday 10.00am to 3.45pm 1.30pm -5.00pm Days closed Thursdays Thursday - closed Friday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm Sunday - closed

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RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT OR SMALL ANIMAL PEN 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 6 months. In return we will place a certificate bearing your name on the appropriate pen. If you are a company we are very

happy to display details of your company. It will go towards the costs of keeping the animals that use that pen. Contact the centre on enquiries@rspcablackpool.org. uk if you would like to take part. Old Tom Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Tuesdays - Sundays 11am - 5pm with a new telephone number 01253 703000. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. 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

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

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 Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 have a brew/chat with friends. We 22

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. Receive our newsletter? Linda Endicott 01253 828584. Connect (Helpline) 03457 626262. www.mndassociation.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer – patients, spouses and carers are welcome! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms. For further info, please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

Social Groups MEMORY PROBLEMS? Are you someone with memory problems, or a friend or carer? Wanting to meet other people in a similar situation then come and join our social group fortnightly 2pm-4pm at Palatine Library, in

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partnership with Age UK. For more details contact Palatine Library 01253 478050 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 23 Bev Sykes on a laugh. Contact 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 in our summer season with regular conversation meetings. Contact: Terry 01253 867825 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP 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/BWFSocialites/ 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/ or call 07974 597097 for more info – you will be glad you did! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRIENDSHIP GROUP (AGE 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

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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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE FRENCH CIRCLE Monday 11 January, starting 7.45pm, Blackpool and the Fylde French Circle at St Margaret’s Church, Rowsley Road, St Annes , FY8 2JW, when there will be a talk on L’ile de Chypre (Isle of Cyprus) . Monday 25 January, starting 7.45pm, Blackpool and the Fylde French Circle at St Margaret’s Church, Rowsley Road, St Annes , FY8 2JW, when there will be a talk on a famous French singer. For enquiries visit www.cerclefrancais. org.uk or phone 01253 723265 or 01253 724472. g t \ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS BLACKPOOL LOCAL GOVERNMENT BRANCH Please note that our January meeting shall be our AGM and on this occasion only shall take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (rather than the first) - 12th January 2016. This will taje place at a different venue. All Unison retired members welcome. More information please contact nita. sproston@blackpool-unison.co.uk or telephone 07472881402 g t \ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SASSY SEWERS GROUP Claremont Community centre on Claremont Road. Tuesdays from 1.00pm to 3.30pm for Sewers and socializing. All welcome. Tel Christine on 593556

FYLDE FILM SOCIETY We meet at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. Visit: www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Ave, South Shore, FY4 2NP. Amature Video & Digital Image Group. Meet every monday evening at 7.30pm. Tel: 01253867167 or visit http://blackpoolmoviemakers. weebly.com Or Google blackpoolmoviemakers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB The club is open to everyone at any level of speaking whether you are terrified or love speaking in public come and join us. We meet every second Wednesday at the Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace in Lytham. For more info contact Lynne Martin on 07751 936 555. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MARTON OPERATIC SOCIETY New Concert Season rehearsals begin in January. Friday evenings at St. Paul’s. To join or book a venue contact Carol 853668 g t \ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS Samba Band, welcoming local AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP residents of all ages, with or We meet every Thursday evening without any previous experience or at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church skills in making music. An ability to Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact read music is not necessary and all Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 musical instruments are supplied; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- all you need is a sense of rhythm.

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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. Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco. org.uk or visit pocoloco.org.uk

Sports & Activities DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS BOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wed White Church 6.007.00 pm 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 07471331480. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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FYLDE CROQUET CLUB South Shore Tennis Club, Midgeland Road. Fresh air , competitive, strategic and fun! 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. bernard1538@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 for details Carole 316713 ------------------------------25 ---------------------------------------------------------PRE-BOND RAMBLERS Walk the 2nd sun of each month.

Sun 10th Jan 2016. Grasmere. evening meal in a pub on route home. All welcome. To book ring 711898 g t \ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRIGGER POINT, TENSION RELEASING PILATES Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool Mondays 10.45 - 11.45am ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS Saturday walks 07471331480 (2 grades) Sunday walks 07546 529 704 (3 grades). Pick up points in Blackpool include Halfway House, Watson Road, Waterloo Road and Oxford Square. Website www. 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

and canapé reception, 3 course dinner, live entertainment, awards, auction, raffle, disco and bacon butties at 1am! g t \ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE CONCERT Friday 12 February, 7.30pm North Fylde Music Circle concert at the Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Rd. FY3 7LR. Noriko Ogawa (piano), plays Debussy, Chopin & Motohru. Admission £9 (students £4). Enquiries visit www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472. g t \ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14, We are always happy to welcome guests. Contact: Peter Kirkham, 01253 852541 Our upcoming events: JANUARY 7th - Music in My Life Tom Goulding 14th - Symphonic Splendour - Peter Kirkham 21th - A Serenade to Music - Reg Baldwin 28th - Chromatic Canvas - David Earle FEBRUARY 4th - Music and Me - David Twizell 11th - (TBA) - Ian Drummond 18th - Fauna III - Sally Rosetta 25th - (TBA) - Vince Smith

Church

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARERS TRUST FYLDE COAST CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays CHARITY CRYSTAL BALL Saturday 30th January 2016, 6.45pm- and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, 2.00am churchgoers and non-churchgoers The Village Herons’ Reach alike, are always welcome. Please Enjoy a wonderful evening at this ring 739618 for more details prestigious black tie event. Fizz

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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

BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL WALKING CLUB will be out in the Ancient Celtic Brigante town of Wigan on February 14th (St Valentines Day). This ancient town dates back to the 7th century and as know as Wygyan in 1240. Although porcelain manufacture and clock making had been major industries in the town, Wigan subsequently became known as a major mill town and coal mining district. The first coal mine was established at Wigan in 1450 and at its peak there were 1,000 pit shafts within 5 miles (8 km) of the town centre. Mining was so extensive that one town councillor remarked that “a coal mine in the backyard was not uncommon in Wigan”. Coal mining ceased during the latter part of the 20th century.

Wigan Pier, a wharf on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal was made famous by the writer George Orwell. In his book, The Road to Wigan Pier, Orwell highlighted the poor working and living conditions of the local inhabitants during the 1930s. This great day out in fine company will be an excellent opportunity to make new friends , the cost, £10.00 coach fare. We have extended the coach pick up area to include Freckleton 7.40 am, Warton 7.45 am, Lytham 7.50 am and St Annes 8.00 am For details of pick up times and places ring Derek on 01772 679 153 or 07785 835 041.

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