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It is the first time that the Red Arrows will feature on consecutive days of a Blackpool Air Show and this has been made possible through the switching of the free event to a Saturday and Sunday, rather than a Sunday and Monday as in previous years.

The Red Arrows, one of the world’s foremost aerial aerobatic display teams will perform high above Blackpool Promenade on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August.

The RAF Typhoon display team and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are also confirmed for both days of this year’s show.

The programme will also feature a whole host of incredible flying machines with details to be confirmed 17 in coming weeks.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool

Council, said: “The Red Arrows are a huge favourite with visitors to the Blackpool Air Show and its truly fantastic news to hear that they will return to Blackpool for two days this year.

“The Air Show is always an important date in our calendar and I’m certain that this year will be no different.

“The show brings in tens of thousands of people on to the Promenade and provides a huge boost to our local economy, with those visitors spending money in our shops and restaurants and supporting our jobs.

The full line-up for the Blackpool Air Show will be revealed in due course.

To see the highlights from the 2016 Air Show visit: https://youtu.be/Tmj_oapfbTk For further information and to book accommodation and other entertainment during your stay in Blackpool visit our new look website www.visitblackpool.com or for a snap shot of what’s on click on the link to view https://issuu.com/visitblackpool/docs/events_ guide_2017 our 2017 Events Guide.

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VisitBlackpool and MTV Join Forces To Stage Blackpool’s Illuminations Switch-On Event

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he Partnership Will Bring In Headline Acts To The Seaside Town

VisitBlackpool today announced that MTV, the world’s biggest youth entertainment and music brand, is set to deliver the 2017 Blackpool Illuminations SwitchOn event for the second year running, as part of an ongoing partnership.

The event, which will take place on the evening of Friday 1st September, will build on the huge success of last year’s Switch On when UK artists including Diversity, The Vamps, Fleur East, Fatman Scoop, Imani, DJ Fresh and R3wire and Varski performed to more than 20,000 fans, culminating in Dame Barbara Windsor flicking on the switch to the famous lights.

The Illuminations Switch-On, is the biggest free event in Blackpool’s calendar, will once again take place on the Tower Festival Headland, with a line-up of standout performances from both UK and local talent.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are thrilled that MTV is partnering with us for the 2017 Switch On event.

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Mark Swift, SVP UK Cluster Ad Sales, said: “MTV has a long-standing relationship with Blackpool. On the back of last year’s successful partnership we are absolutely delighted to be working with VisitBlackpool again this year to help deliver the Illuminations Switch-On and create a standout night for the people of Blackpool.”

The 2016 Illuminations Switch-On event was widely viewed as one of the best switch-on events in recent years with nearly 20,000 people packed onto the Tower Festival Headland to watch the four-hour show.

As with last year, the Switch-On event will be free, with people invited to apply for the 20,000 wristbands that will guarantee entry to the Tower Festival Headland arena on the night. The wristband ballot closes at 9am on August 1, to register, go to: www.visitblackpool. com/switchon For further information and to book accommodation and other entertainment during your stay in Blackpool visit our new look website: www.visitblackpool.com

“Last year, the involvement of MTV demonstrated what it brings to the table in terms of quality. It was one of the best free concerts that Blackpool has ever staged.

For a snap shot of what else is on during your stay click on this link to view our 2017 Events Guide: https:// issuu.com/visitblackpool/docs/events_guide_2017

“We are looking forward to working with MTV to deliver an event that is as memorable as the 2016

Further announcements about the event will follow in the coming weeks.

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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 Days closed Thursdays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING BUSINESS SUPPORT TIMES for Blackpool residents.

4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP Appointments available Monday to Tel: 478155. Mon 9.30am-1pm, Friday.

Tues 9.30am-1pm, Wed 9.30amFree Workshops and one to one 1pm, Thurs 2pm-5pm, Fri 2pmadvice and guidance.

5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm If you are thinking about becoming self-employed or starting your own business.

Contact the Get Started team for an appointment 01253 477 147 Or have a look at our website for more details www. blackpoolunlimited.com

Notices PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING TIMES St Annes Road FY4 2AP Tel: 478050. Mon 9.30am-7pm, Tues 9.30am-5pm, Wed 9.30am5pm, Thurs 9.30am-5pm, Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm Contact Palatine Library for details Tel 478050. Visit the library web site : www.blackpool.gov.uk/ libraries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH 20

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 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

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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, 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), 21 9UZ between 09:30 Blackpool, FY3 & 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 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELITE A Ladies group for professional ladies only, working or retired. 50 plus, to enjoy the finer things in life.

Catherine 079510237722 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AL-ANON Family Groups who are a fellowship of friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.

We believe alcoholism is a family illness and changed attitudes can aid recovery.

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Helpline – tel: 020 743 0888 or www.al-anonuk.org.uk local groups are held at – Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Mayfield Avenue, South Shore, Blackpool, FY2 2NT on Wednesday 8pm and at Poulton-Le-Fylde Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton-LeFylde, FY6 75T on Monday at 8pm.

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 22

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 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 have now started our summer season of conversation meetings, but remember we don’t meet immediately after bank holidays 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 The Victoria Hotel, 183 Victoria Rd West, Cleveleys, FY5 3PZ, 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!

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

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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 13.30, 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.

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

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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, ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church subscription. Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact 939850, email samba@pocoloco.

Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- org.uk or visit pocoloco.org.uk FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Meets at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS BOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV AMATEUR VIDEO&DIGITAL workout Wed White Church 6.00IMAGE GROUP 7.00pm Sat Mornings on St Annes Meet Monday evenings 7.30pm. at Souyh Shore Methodist Church Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8.00-.9.00 am and 9.00 – Hall Scarsdale Ave. off Lytham 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LADY SEEKS GENTLEMAN for days and evenings out. Non smoker. 65+. Call 07787526222

Clubs & Societies

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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 , 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 24

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 Walk fortnightly Feb to Nov. Coach pick up points Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poulton.

SAT 6TH MAY LONGRIDGE SAT 20TH MAY WINDERMERE SAT 3RD JUNE LOWER BENTHAM SAT 17TH JUNE GRASMERE Our walks are not strenuous, about 6 miles, we like to see nature through the seasons. For details 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 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

Interested in an outdoor pursuit for the summer months with social days and outings if you want to join in? Then phone our Chairman Ian Bass on 01253 315160 or our Secretary Harry Stead on 01253 791116 to have a chat and come down and have a look at our green.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HIGHFIELD LADIES BOWLING 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB 2nd Sunday monthly Pickups: Freckleton, Lytham, Blackpool through to Poulton Friendly group, B and C Walks all ages welcome Contact Derek on 01772679153 or 07783835041 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Victoria Congregational Church Hall, on Newton Drive. Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Every Fri 2pm - 4pm.

Contact Susan 07976 620 196

Church 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more info please ring 394326 -----------------------------25 ----------------------------------------------------------MARTON METHODIST CHURCH

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Blackpool’s Mayor welcomes HMS Triumph’s Crew

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0 officers and crew members of the Royal Navy’s HMS Triumph were given a warm welcome at a reception hosted by the Mayor of Blackpool, Cllr Kath Rowson.

The Plymouth-based crew have enjoyed a close relationship with the town since the official ‘adoption’ of the submarine by Blackpool.

Their invitation to attend the reception at the Town Hall took place in the same week the crew are spending a week in the town as Triumph is refitted following a lengthy tour of duty.

The event also celebrated the success of a team from the submarine who valiantly cycled 400 miles to raise over £2,000 for Brian House Children’s Hospice.

Accompanied by Mayoress Joan Goldin, the Mayor presented the Captain of the Triumph, Commander David Filtness with a Progress civic badge and the 26

Cdr returned the gesture by handing over a Royal Navy submariner badge and a framed photograph of HMS Triumph.

The Mayor, said: “It was wonderful to welcome the company of HMS Triumph to the Town Hall. It is a very special relationship that we have with the crew.

“I am also delighted by the kind and generous contributions that they are making to local charities and organisations such as Brian House Hospice. A really wonderful friendship has been built.”

Members of the crew will be enjoying their stay in Blackpool but will also be volunteering two days of their time at Brian House to undertake work around the facility.

Cdr Filtness, said: “HMS Triumph is proud to be affiliated with Blackpool. We enjoy particularly close ties to the town and it is a privilege to get to know the people and the place so much better.”

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