Blackpool south magazine march 2016

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Did you know you can use your RESPITE entitlement for Blackpool Borough Council at Highfield Day Centre

Highfield Day Centre Are you a carer?

Highfield Day Centre can help you receive the respite you need

FREE

Transport

We’ll collect your loved one and return them home • Person centred care Tues-Fri from • Flexible care sessions • All aspects of personal care • Daily live entertainment & craft 8am - 4.30pm • Assisted showers • Our own hairdressing salon • Highly trained caregivers • Independent family run service • Vast choice of daily • And much more prepared meals

We offer:

FREE

Come and take a look around and see for yourself what Highfield Day Centre can offer or call for more details

TEL: 01253 476460

Trial Day

including food, refreshments & transport

HIGHFIELD DAY CENTRE, HIGHFIELD ROAD FY4 3JU

THE COOKER SHOP New Washing Machines

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NEW Graded Eye Level Gas Cookers FSD Safety Device 2 size options-191/2" & 211/2" wide

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Fan assisted Built-in Ovens from

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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.

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

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Thursday 9.30-5pm, Friday 9.305pm 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 MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) TIMES invites you to join them for Sunday 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP worship at 10.45am.For more Tel: 478155 information, please ring 397400.

Monday 9.30am-12.30pm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.30pm-5.00pm HOUSEHOLD WASTE Tuesday - closed RECYCLING CENTRE (HWRC) Wednesday 9.30am-12.30 Bristol Avenue, Bispham FY2 0JG 1.30pm -5.00pm Opening times Friday to Thursday - closed Wednesday 10.00am to 3.45pm Friday 9.30am-12.30pm Days closed Thursdays 1.30pm-5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm Sunday - closed 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 PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING be sponsoring the lives of all who TIMES pass through our animal centre St Annes Road FY4 2AP every year. Sponsorship is £50 Tel: 478050 for 6 months. In return we will place a certificate bearing your Monday 9.30-7pm,Tuesday name on the appropriate pen. If 9.30-5pm, Wednesday 9.30-7pm,

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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 and older people. Simply phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www. abilitynet.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LONGVIEW ANIMAL CENTRE We have lots of animals for rehoming some of which have been in our care for over 6 months.

Our longest stay cat is Cindy Cindy was brought into the animal centre after her owner sadly passed away. Cindy is a very friendly and affectionate lady who is suited to a quieter home. She is quite vocal and loves a fuss and is happy to be stroked. Cindy is not keen on other cats so would need to be the only one in the household and is ok to live with older children only. Cindy is suitable for first time cat owners and would make a great companion. 7 Years old.

Adoption is £65 but includes, neutering, vaccinations, flea, worming and chipping FREE MICRO-CHIPPING DAYS.

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Monday March 7th 10am - 4pm The Lakes Community Office, Langdale Road, Blackpool FY4 4TR. Free but donations welcome Monday March 14th RSPCA Charity Shop, Highfield Road, Blackpool FY4 2JA 11am - 3pm No appointment needed. We can chip any animals over 12 weeks old including rabbits, cats, dogs Please make sure secure carriers are brought for cats and rabbits, and that dogs are on lead or muzzled where needed.

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

Care & Support DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, 21 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 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

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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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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.

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 MEMORY PROBLEMS? a group set up for each other. It’s Are you someone with memory here for everybody. Whether you problems, or a friend or carer? just want to socialise, help, listen, Wanting to meet other people in chat, simply feel lonely or just have a similar situation then come and a laugh. Contact Bev Sykes on join our social group fortnightly 07557734233 after 6pm please.

2pm-4pm at Palatine Library, in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------partnership with Age UK. For more THE LYTHAM BELLES WI details contact Palatine Library GROUP 01253 478050 We meet on the first Sunday of ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- every month at victory hall next EASY GOING GUY door to St Cuthberts Church with varied hobbies, concerts/ Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is music/theatre, seeks honest welcome for details lythambelles@ lady, 30-50 years, for friendship/ virginmedia.com or checkout our days out/evenings out. Tel Patrick Facebook page lythambelles 07746422058.

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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

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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 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.

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Claremont Road. Tuesdays from 1.00pm to 3.30pm for Sewers and socializing. All welcome. Tel Christine on 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 into Ash Street then turn right at 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.

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 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 www.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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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, 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE FRENCH CIRCLE Monday 14 March, 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 entitled Orkney revisité . For enquiries visit www.cerclefrancais. org.uk or phone 01253 728519 or 01253 724472.

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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPRINGFIELD FELLWALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk.

Saturday 12/03/16 12/03/16 GRASSINGTON ‘A’ – 11.1/2 MLS ; 1300’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 9 MLS ; 1100’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 7.1/2 MLS ; 1000’ TL. ASC. Saturday 26/03/16 24

26/03/16 STANAH - THRELKELD ‘A’ – 10 MLS ; 3500’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 8 MLS ; 2800’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 7 MLS ; 1500’ TL. ASC. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. www.springfieldsfellwalking.com contact enquires@ springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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

Entertainment NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 11 March, starting 7.30pm in the Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, Highfurlong, FY3 7LR, Talented Students of the Junior School of Royal Northern College

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEE DAVID RAWLINGS MEMORIAL FUN DAY Sat 13th Aug 1pm till 6pm Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive FY3 9EG In aid of Heart research UK and Blackpool Street Angels.

Fun packed day with entertainment, inflatables, stalls, and much more I’m wanting to make it bigger than last year. Already it has had great response of people who are wanting to be involved.

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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 nonchurchgoers 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SECRET GARDEN FYLDE COAST PARENT & CHILD GROUP FREE Open day 10am-3pm Thursday 24th March World Healing Crusade, Lytham Rd, Blackpoool Next door to Arnold School Call Ruth 07736 824779

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Blackpool’s Bowie Bootlegs Local acts band together for a night of David Bowie covers at Bootleg Social to raise money for Cancer Research UK this Easter Sunday

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David Bowie is an artist whose influence can be heard in the work of a wide variety of musicians and bands, his passing has created a void in the musical landscape that may never be filled. The night has been organised not only as a way to celebrate the music of David Bowie but also a way to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is the second time a night of David Bowie covers has been put on by the organiser, the first being a decade ago at the now defunct ‘Riffs’ music venue in South Shore. The night will see 14 of Blackpool’s finest musical acts converge to blast out interpretations of the Thin White Duke’s finest musical moments. Performing on the night are former members of the heavily Bowie influenced Goonies Never Say Die, who are re-uniting for one night to play an all cover set of Bowie hits from the late 70’s to early 80s era. The night also features Bowie laden sets from I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness, Kraul, Laura Catlow, Zauwie, Uncle Paul, Litterbug, Dischord, Du Pig, The Drop-out Wives, Paul Huson, Black Eddy, Stuart Penwarden and Empty Headed Heroes.

Every band gets a three song set list, at least one must be a Bowie cover, this follows on from the recent success of the ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ evening last December.

Aladdin Sandune: A Night of David Bowie Covers on 27th March 2016, 9pm at Bootleg Social Club, 30 Topping Street, Blackpool, FY1 3AQ. Answers on page 27 Further information from www. facebook.com/averymessy

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