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Last year, around 80,000 people applied for tickets to attend the event.

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Blackpool youngsters hone their soccer skills at Stanley Park Festival

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ver 60 football mad youngsters from schools across Blackpool converged on Stanley Park to try and sharpen up their burgeoning soccer skills as part of a special Early Years Football Festival.

The pupils, all aged between 4 and 5, came from schools including Waterloo Primary School, Anchorsholme Primary School and Park School on Whitegate Drive for the special festival held at the Stanley Park Sports Hall. The event forms part of Sport Blackpool’s Early Start programme which aims to increase and promote opportunities for young children to be physically active.

All of the schools were specially invited to take part in the event, with each bringing teams of ten pupils.

19 The event included special coaching sessions for the pupils, all aged between 4 and 5 years old, focussing

on skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and goal keeping. The classes were run by Young Leader students from Lytham St Annes Sixth Form and Blackpool and the Fylde Colleges as part of their academic courses. All pupils were presented with a certificate at the end of the Festival.

Councillor Graham Cain, Cabinet Secretary for Blackpool Council said: “This was an excellent event and a great opportunity for some of the youngest pupils at schools from across Blackpool to learn some great footballing skills at an early age, which will really help to develop their potential.

“We’re delighted to be working with local schools in this way and it has also provided invaluable experience for the student coaches from Lytham St Annes Sixth Form College as part of their academic training.”

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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 RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT OR Mon - Wed 9.30 -1.00 SMALL ANIMAL PEN Thurs /Fri 2.00-5.00 The kennel and cattery & Sat 9.30-1.00 sponsorship scheme is a way in which you as an individual, PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING part of a group or a business TIMES can support our animals by St Annes Road FY4 2AP sponsoring an animal pen for a Tel: 478050 year. With the scheme you won’t Mon 9.30- 7.00 Tues -Fri 9.30 -5.00 be helping just one animal, you’ll & Sat 9.30 - 4.00 be sponsoring the lives of all who Palatine reading groups meet 1st pass through our animal centre Monday of the month 7pm - 8pm every year. Sponsorship is £50 for and the third Friday of the month 6 months. In return we will place 2pm - 4pm. Contact Palatine a certificate bearing your name Library for details Tel 478050. on the appropriate pen. If you are Visit the library web site : www. a company we are very happy to display details of your company. blackpool.gov.uk/libraries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It will go towards the costs of keeping the animals that use that pen.

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

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 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, telephone number 01253 703000. WYRE & FYLDE COAST

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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 our21 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 are struggling to cope are very welcome.

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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 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 22

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 Centre off Highfield Rd. Speakers, social evenings, events etc.

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOUNG AT HEART LADY in her late 60’s. Seeking genuine gentleman for friendship, Days out/ evening out. Telephone Christine 07787 526222 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STITCH & CHAT CLUB Every Monday at Dunlop Court, off Ansdell Rd, South Shore.

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Clubs & Societies ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church 23 Road. Contact Hall, All Hallows 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

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE CROQUET CLUB South Shore Tennis Club, Midgeland Road. Fresh air , competitive, strategic and fun!

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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 Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for We are looking for new members who can be either completely new information.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- to the game of Crown Green Bowls or have some experience but WARTON JUNIOR looking for a covenient green on BADMINGTON CLUB which to play.

Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Dorothy Barrett We are a friendly bunch of people 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- and will make you very welcome whether you want to play on FYLDE NATURALIST your own or with other members.

FORTNIGHTLY WALKS You can play anytime, morning, Wed meetings held 2nd Wed in afternoon or evening except when each month. our new venue is there is a “Match” on.

Forestgate Baptist church hall, forestgate, off Whitegate Drive at 7.15pm a warm & welcoming place Interested in an outdoor pursuit for the summer months with social all welcome. days and outings if you want to join in ? Then phone our Chairman Ring for details Carole 316713 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ian Bass on 01253 315160 or our Secretary Harry Stead on 01253 FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS 791116 to have a chat and come Saturday walks 07498662940 (2 down and have a look at our green. grades) Sunday walks 07546 529 704 (3 grades). Pick up points in Blackpool include Halfway House, Watson Road, Waterloo Road and LEE DAVID RAWLINGS Oxford Square. Website www.

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Church FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate, FY3 9AW Sunday service at 10.45am. Monday Toddler Group 9.30am (term time).

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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

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CHARITY Age UK Blackpool Office and Information & Advice. Tel: 622812 AGE UK Blackpool Shops: 65 Highfield Road SS – TEL. 341170 48 Whitegate Dr Blackpool – TEL. 397706 327 Red Bank Road Bispham – TEL. 508000

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