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Welcome to your Fleetwood Magazine... Recent spells of warm sunshine over the May bank holiday weekend made it feel like Summer had come to visit the Fylde already, encouraging us to get out and about or just to get things done around the house. Don’t worry, it’s not the last of the warm weather we will get this year, there’s always another summer. Speaking of which, now is the time to get your house and garden in order to enjoy the warm weather so check out one of the great local trades companies in this magazine to get your home ready to relax in. We’ve had another great month here at LINK-MAG, speaking to our advertisers, it seems they have been kept very busy – and also good to hear some great feedback from our readers about the work they have had done. KEEP IT LOCAL! Please support your local businesses and all those that contribute to each magazine. All the local events featured are advertised FREE but this wouldn’t be possible without your support. Congratulations to our ‘SPOT the Ad’ Winner: Mrs Bromell – For your chance to win £50, please check the ‘spot the ad’ competition inside.
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’m sure many of us basked in the glorious spring sunshine earlier this year, but beds, borders and pots were drying up before our eyes.
We all need to do our bit to save what water we do have. The Environment Agency advises householders not to let water run to waste while waiting for the water to get hot. Collect it and use it to water your plants. Similarly, collect the running water in your shower before getting in. Use water-retaining crystals when planting up container plants and invest in a water butt which you can put under a drainpipe or other suitable gully and re-use the water in your garden. The Royal Horticultural society has come up with 10 tips to help save water this summer.
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Use waste water from washing-up or rinsing vegetables for watering, as normal amounts of household soaps and detergents will not harm soil or plants.
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the rains return. Newly sown and turfed lawns will require a lot of watering to be successful, so leave sowing or turfing until the autumn. Lawn seed companies are breeding deeper rooted grasses that hopefully will stay green for longer.
6. In sunny summers install greenhouse and
3. Vegetables need moist soils to give their
7. By grouping pots, ideally in clusters of similar size,
best. Water them at key growth stages. The response to water is especially marked when sweetcorn, peas and beans begin to flower, when the edible part of lettuces begins to form and when potatoes show flower buds, which initiate plenty of tubers. Most herbs are robust and better flavoured for a little drought. Digging in organic matter in winter can enable soils to hold enough water for crops to keep going for a month with no rain.
4. Mature trees, shrubs and climbers, hedges, fruit
trees and bushes will not need watering during a drought. However, newly planted trees, shrubs and climbers are extremely vulnerable and it is difficult to ensure the water applied at the surface works its way down to the roots. Don’t leave hoses running all night - the water will either saturate the roots and possibly kill them or it will drain deeply below the root zone. Water should always be applied over the surface so it soaks the rootball and surrounding soil.
5. Fruit may remain small if not watered, but it
should be sweet and well coloured. Cane fruit and strawberries will benefit by keeping the soil moist every two weeks. In future adding mulches in winter will help improve the soil and retain more moisture.
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conservatory shading and ventilation to limit overheating and invest in a min-max thermometer.
watering is made easier and moisture loss reduced. Mass pots for mutual shading and use the largest pots possible. As days lengthen and the sun rises, more plants, especially large-leaved ones, can be gathered in shadier areas. A saucer beneath the pot to retain run-off helps.
8. Don’t dig new ground in summer if you can avoid
it, as digging soil allows any remaining moisture to escape. Hoe off weeds as shallowly as you can, loosen soil with a fork and ‘puddle’ plants into the soil, adding a little liquid fertiliser. Adding nutrients helps plants make the best use of what moisture there is by encouraging extensive root growth.
9. Establishing new plants in borders during dry times
can be difficult. Instead, pot them into slightly bigger pots and keep well watered and fed in light shade until the autumn planting season arrives.
10. Early summer perennials, irises for example, will
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t is that time of year again when the ‘Friends Of Memorial Park Fleetwood’ ask for your much needed support.
Their next objective is to raise £53,000 for the extension of the existing play area and the purchase of new play equipment (mock up pictured). The Memorial Park Fun Day on the 7th of July, 11am until 3pm. They are looking for stall holders and food vendors of all varieties. Please message them with details of your stall and to arrange booking a pitch. Cost is 20% of takings, all funds go to the Friends of Memorial Park to help raise funds for the new play equipment! The fun day itself promotes the park as a community leisure space for all residents and as part of the fun day there is a Grand Raffle and Tombola. With this in mind you may be able to support the Fun Day by assiting in the donation of a prize that can be used in the raffle or tombola.
Parklife All support is very gratefully received and all supporters will be promoted on the Faceboook page and on the day of the event. If you are able to support the event and provide a donation contact Mrs E Fletcher or Mr L Fletcher (Chairman of Friends of Fleetwood memorial Park) on 01253 779143 or visit ‘Friends Of Memorial Park Fleetwood on Facebook
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Best of the bunch - Azalea
These acid-loving shrubs, which burst with colour in late spring and early summer, are a must if you want to brighten up dull corners - and they also look fantastic as stand-alone specimens in tubs. Azaleas, which are generally smaller, daintier versions of Rhododendrons, can be either deciduous or evergreen. I love the evergreen varieties which are low and spreading, producing sheets of flowers in May. They work wonderfully in pots and many are hardy enough to cope with frost pockets, although you have to choose carefully. Good varieties include Rhododendron ‘Blue Danube’, a compact, neat evergreen azalea which bears masses of mauve flowers, is extremely hardy and ideally placed in light shade. Another pretty specimen, which is not as robust and will need a sheltered spot, is R. ‘Gumpo White’, which grows to around one metre (three feet). If you want some bigger types, try deciduous azaleas, which can flower as prolifically as their evergreen relatives but also have fantastic foliage colour in autumn. Azaleas come in a mass of colours, from blues and pinks to reds, oranges, whites and yellows. Acid soil is essential, and they are best off in a sheltered site in partial shade. If you don’t choose one of the hardier varieties you may need to put horticultural fleece over the shrubs on nights when frost is predicted, to protect the buds.
What to do this month • Continue to water hanging baskets and
Good enough to eat - Keep peas pest-free
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Sow seeds of fast-maturing annuals, spring-flowering biennials including forgetme-nots and Brompton stocks, herbs and vegetables.
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Lift bulbs which flowered in spring as their foliage dies away. Dry the bulbs well and check for damage before storing.
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Plant out arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) which have been flowering in the greenhouse, or stand the pots outdoors for their summer rest.
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If you didn’t put slow-release feed granules in with your container compost, apply a liquid feed on a weekly basis to flowering annuals in pots.
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Thin heavy crops of plums so that fruit size is maintained and the branches are not put under excessive strain.
If your peas are in flower now, they are at risk from pea moth, which lays its eggs on pea flowers in June and July. You won’t notice them until you open the pods to start shelling your peas and find that one or more of them have been attacked by a small white grub, which is usually still inside the pod. To avoid pea moth, make early sowings of peas which flower in May and early June, or later sowings which flower after July. Alternatively, grow mangetout, which is picked before the peas have developed. Pea and bean weevils can also be a problem earlier on in spring, nibbling notches out of young leaves, however they don’t generally cause serious harm and will not need controlling. If you have gaps in your rows of peas it may be due to mice. Start peas off in pots or sow extra seeds to fill the gaps later.
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Wyre Council and Lancashire County Council working with Wyre Marine Services, who had successfully operated the ferry for over 11 years, will continue to operate the service to enable residents to travel across the Wyre Estuary from today. Councillor Peter Murphy, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Economic Development commented, ‘We’re pleased that this announcement could come following such uncertainty 12 months ago. It has been down to a great deal of work from officers at Wyre Council and Lancashire County Council, Wyre Marine Services and the backing of members that the ferry can continue to provide a vital service to residents and visitors to Wyre.’ Now, the new supplier will operate the ferry under an eight year contract, offering a year round, seven day a week service, similar to the previous service. Lancashire County Council has agreed to contribute to the running of the ferry service on a 50:50 basis with Wyre Council for the first four years, after which it is hoped the ferry will be self-sustaining.
In addition, they will provide the ferry to the successful operator under a mortgage arrangement whereby the vessel will become the responsibility of the operator and its ownership transfers to them in full at the end of the eight year contract period. County Councillor Keith Iddon, Lancashire County Council Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said ‘I’m very pleased that this hard work has paid off and the ferry is now back in the water to provide journeys year-round for residents and visitors.’ Now that the ferry has passed its annual inspection and service from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the service is running right now. To view the ferry timetables and find out more information visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ferry
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ocal cause ‘Over Wyre Social and Activity Club (OWSAC) were awarded £1000 from Orsted through the Walney extension community fund
This award will help keep the club going until 2020 and will cover the costs of materials, speakers, tutors and any other activities they undertake. It’s a year since some members of Pilling Lane (Preesall) WI created the club to help alleviate loneliness in the local area, it is a big issue as there are many elderly people who have lost a partner or who cannot get out and about. Initially OWSAC applied for funding from the CO-OP local community causes which were successful, and the group are grateful for all the extra support given to them. The funding enabled them to get started and hold the first meeting, which had over thirty people come to find out what it was all about, the club is open to all adults men and women and is held monthly at St Oswald’s Church Hall in Preesall. During the year membership has grown from strength to strength and is now at over 60 members. During a three month period OWSAC hold a musical afternoon, where the members love to join in and sing; they have a creative meeting with activities ranging from making cards to assembling a handheld posy take place and finally there is an afternoon where someone will come a talk about a subject or demonstrate a skill, from schooling on Gilbert and Sullivan to learning how to create one pot meals. At Christmas time there was a cracker filled party with Christmas presents for each member. The helpers all dressed up as elves and Sue Sporton (saxophonist) 20
The social netwyre provided the music. OWSAC give everyone a variety of interesting things to do and chat about, since joining many members have made friends or renewed old friendships and are now going to other clubs and groups. Initially there was no charge as the costs came from the funding from given by the Co-Op, but many of the members wanted to contribute something so it was agreed they could donate towards the cost of the tea and cakes. Group spokesperson Christine White said ‘We can’t thank Orsted enough for their generous donation and all I can say is ‘watch this space’. For further information on OWSAC contact Anne Bewes 01253811712
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What I should have been comparing was the resemblance of the new Czech to the SEAT Ateca sitting alongside it on my drive. Both roll out of the same factory at Kvasiny, both use the VW Group MQB platform and while the lines and look are similar, there are things that differentiate the two. Let’s start with the engine. Ateca has the 1.4 EcoTSi engine producing 150ps and 250Nm, while the Karoq uses the latest 1.5 TSI which produces 150ps and 250Nm….
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helps add to the overall refinement experience. It comes with Drive Mode Select which alters the powertrain and steering response between Eco, Normal and Sport, and in 1.5 litre guise the engine has cylinder deactivation technology which should help with the fuel bill – the combined figure is quoted at 51.4mpg with a CO2 figure of 125g/km. Most models in the range are two wheel drive, but you can have a four wheel drive system with the 2.0 diesel engine.
Err, let’s move on. Pricewise the SEAT entry point is lower, but comparing like for like (1.5 SE L DSG Karoq v 1.4 SE Technology DSG Ateca) the Skoda is a couple of hundred pounds more, so again little difference. There are four trim levels to pick from – SE, SE Technology, SE L and Edition, whereas SEAT offer
five for Ateca. So, very similar, but a few differences show up out on the road, where the Karoq offers up a slightly softer and more family friendly ride alongside comparable performance, though the engine has a slightly rougher and more audible edge to it when pressing on. Body roll is kept well under control which
There are similarities too inside but the Skoda racks up envy points with its smart eight inch piano black touchscreen that integrates all the buttons, where the Ateca has actual buttons down either side. Otherwise it’s a win for the Ateca, which has a classier look, though you might think different of course. You’ll find lots of neat Skoda touches, like the ice scraper in the fuel filler flap, the removable rechargeable torch in the boot, and pop up tables on the backs of the front seats which can be locked at 45 degrees and are thus ideal of youngsters to rest their ipads on. Karoq is a replacement for the highly popular Yeti in Skoda’s range, and should appeal to a wider range of customers, not least because it brims with up to date technology. SE L trim sampled here comes with Alcantara upholstery, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, heated front seats18 inch alloys, automatic headlight control and the adjustable Varioflex rear seats for a bit more practicality. And if the 1.5 is not swift enough for you and you don’t mind waiting, there are rumours of a vRS version in the future. FOR: Manageable running costs, solid residuals AGAINST: Badge snobbery in a crowded marketplace
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ST PAULS CHURCH ‘The congregation at St Pauls Church would like to invite you to our weekly services held at 11am each Sunday, at our church at Darbishire Rd Fleetwood. The first Sunday is a family service and the third Sunday is our Communion Service. We have a church meal after every other family service. We are pleased to welcome. For details of this and any questions you may have, please ring our minister Rev Virgil Tountas on 07986 374859’. REGULAR COFFEE MORNINGS AT ST. PETER’S, Lord Street, every Tuesday and Friday from 9.30 to approximately 3pm. WEDNESDAY CLUB, every Weds, at St. Wulstan’s Green Hut, Poulton Road, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. A great “cuppa”, and a game of Bingo if you’re lucky. KNIT & NATTER GROUP – every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm at St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street. Everyone is very welcome to join this happy group. MUSTARD SEED GROUP Monday - St Peter’s Church, Lord Street, Fleetwood, every Monday evening, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm
afterwards. Tuesdays 10-12 noon Craft and Chat group all welcome. Bring your project along whether cross stitch, knitting, card making and enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Thursdays 10.30 -12.30 Bible study and prayer time followed by lunch together. All welcome. 17.30 - 19.00 children and youth club , fun programme of craft, games, cooking and snack. Friday; last Friday of each month Luncheon club 11.45 all welcome, funds raised go to the Fishermen’s mission. Sunday Services Morning 10.45, with Sunday School and Youth group also. 18.30 Evening Service . For further information contact Mrs. A.Doyle 01253 875618 EMMANUEL CHURCH (we have two sites, Mount Church on Mount Rd and also Lofthouse Way) Sunday services at 10.30am and 6pm, everybody welcome both services held at the mount church, Mount Road. Little Fishes baby & toddler group at 9.3011.30 every Friday (term time only) at Lofthouse Way (£1.50 admission includes refreshments.) We also have a service on the 1st Sunday of the month at 10am at the Rossall Tavern pub, Larkholme – everybody welcome.
ST. PETER & ST. DAVID MOTHERS UNION St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street, Fleetwood We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 2.00pm to 4.00pm, and there is an evening meeting on the 3rd Wednesday evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the same place. DO YOU NEED A HALL? If you need a hall, for a meeting, event or party, look no further. Fleetwood Churches Together have a number available in various parts of the town, all at very reasonable rates. Just contact the one nearest to you for more information. St. Paul’s Church Hall, Warren Avenue South - contact Church office on 01253 873118 United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road – contact 01253 777451 or http://fleetwood.urc. org.uk St. Nicholas Rooms, Broadway – Angie Hesketh 01253 878272
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VISIT FLEETWOOD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF. Open 7 days a week 10.30am - 4.30pm. The centre offers an extensive range of services and information: Tickets for local, and regional events/ attractions, Theatre bookings, A wide range of souvenirs, books and maps. Unusual gift ideas. Seasonal events & Information on all Wyre’s attractions, events, days out and activities. 01253 887693 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD RECYCLING CENTRE Jameson Road, Fleetwood Serving Wyre Recycling needs. Open 8am-7pm everyday 362 days a year, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day www.lancswasteinfo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD MARKET 9.00 am - 4.30pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat.plus every Bank Holiday --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD TIDE TIMES www.tidetimes.org.uk/Fleetwood --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ACTIVITIES FYLDE COAST YMCA The Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood FY7 6JL. Rooms for hire - Meeting Room/IT Suite/ Recording Studio/Dance Studio. Call for prices. Contact Manager 01253 872 320 30
LARKHOLME COMMUNITY CENTRE MONDAY Bingo 2.00-4.00. Tai Chi 4.15-5.15. TUESDAY Line Dancing 1.30-3.30. WEDNESDAY Ladies Circle 2.00-4.00, Knit n Natter 7-8pm. THURSDAY Coffee Morning 10.30-12.00, Patchwork Class 2.00-4.00, Pilates 6 till 7pm. FRIDAY Sequence Dancing 2.00-4.00, Qi Gon 5.00-6.30. Also Hall for Hire. Tel 7772477, 686814, 870268. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FLEETWOOD LIBRARY Opening Hours: MON 9 - 5, TUE 9 - 7, WED 9 - 12:30, THU 9 - 7, FRI 9 - 5 and SAT 9 - 4 June at Fleetwood Library MONDAYS & SATURDAYS: Tablet & Computer Class. Our free sessions run every Monday (10am – 11am or 11am - 12pm) for 10 weeks and aim to teach the basics, including using a keyboard, touchscreen basics, emails and even shopping. Anyone wishing to join is asked to register their interest at Fleetwood Library. MONDAY: Craft Group (13:30pm – 15:00pm) Everyone is welcome to spend an afternoon with our friendly bunch of crafters – a great way to pick up tips or share your own. Facilities are available to make a
cup of tea or coffee (small donation required). Monday 11th & 25th Self Help German - Intermediate (11-12:30) Do you have a good understanding of German language? Would you like to participate in German language discussion? If so, then join our intermediate German class. During the class each member is asked to give a small presentation in German, which is then discussed by the group – to join simply turn up at the next meeting. TUESDAYS: Scrabble Club (14:00 – 16:00) All skill levels are invited to spell their way to victory against our friendly group of Scabblers. Facilities are available to make a cup of tea or coffee (small donation required) Tuesday 7th: Crime Reading Group (14:15pm – 15:15pm) What are we reading this month? It’s a mystery! To find out what nerve-racking novel we’re discussing this month and to pick up a copy of our next book, simply attend our next group meeting. Tuesday 14th: Reading Group (14:15pm – 15:15pm) Try something new and engage in lively discussion with our adult reading group every second Tuesday of the month. To take part attend our next meeting and request a copy of this month’s book. TUESDAYS: Fleetwood Library Friendship Group (10am – 12pm) Do you want to escape the family for a couple of hours, or simply make new friends? Anyone and everyone is welcome to chat, make new friends and share stories – a great way to socialise. Evening
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12.00pm) Sing, bounce and jingle every Friday morning in our bubbly Baby Bounce session. All the classic nursery rhymes feature as well as an energetic parachute session and musical instruments. All infants under school age are welcome to join in our lively sing-a-long. Friday 1st (2– 4): Friday Crafternoons. On the first Friday of each month explore a broad range of creative ideas at our Friday Crafternoons. Have a go at eco-crafting, creative writing, card making for friends and family or stick to traditional knitting. Anything and everything crafty goes at our Friday Crafternoon session! SATURDAYS: Kids Board Game Hour (2:30 – 3:30pm) We’re not bored here! From classic Connect 4 to junior bingo and hangman, there’s fun, thrills, excitement and even prizes to be won at our lively gaming afternoons! ROOM HIRE: Large room including private toilet facilities and kitchen available for hire. Please contact the Library to arrange a booking For further information about any of these events, or if you would like to arrange an event with us please contact: Tel: 0300 123 6703 or Email: fleetwood.library@ lancashire.gov.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Meets on Tuesdays every month at the North Euston Hotel from 7pm. Members of the public are welcome. 10th July, 21st August, 2nd October, 13th November. For agendas and minutes please visit www.fleetwoodtowncouncil. org or Contact the clerk on 01253 872444 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WESTVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MONDAY Red Rose Recovery 10am - 1pm. Knit n’ Natter 1pm - 3pm. TUESDAY Lancashire Adult Learning Basic English 1pm - 3.30pm. Kid’s Cook and Eat 4.30pm - 6pm. Bingo 6.30pm - 8pm. WEDNESDAY Games Afternoon 1pm-3pm.
Dream Scheme (y8-13) 6pm 8pm. THURSDAY Women’s Aid 10am - 12.30pm. Children’s Pool (y10+) 4pm - 6pm. FRIDAY Bingo 6.30pm - 8pm Girls’ group (y11+) SUNDAY Emmanuel Christian Church West --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD MUSEUM Now an independent museum Is open for the 2018 Season. Opening times 10.30 to 16.00. Events in June TALKS Wed 6th June 2.00 pm, Education Room ‘Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition 1906’ by David Evans. Wed 4th July 2.00 pm ‘Blackpool’s Street of Theatres - Church Street’ – Barry Band. WALKS Tue 12th June ‘Flicks, Glitter, Greasepaint and the Roar of the Crowd’ led by Dick Gillingham from Museum at 13.30 pm. Fri 15th June 6.30 – 8.30 pm from Museum. Walking Treasure Hunt. Find and learn some interesting facts in the older part of the town. £3.00 per Adult – Children free. Friends of the Museum host Coffee Mornings Weds 27th June 10.00 am to 11.00 am, Weds 25th July and Weds 29th August, lovely homemade cakes. Our Book Sale is open All Day TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and WEDNESDAY Afternoon – 10.30 am to 3.30 pm (as long as Volunteers are available) Books only 50p each. Folk Music in the Afternoon Fri 15th June from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm, do join us for lovely Music, Singing and Playing accompanied by delicious food & refreshments in the Coffee House. Art Workshops for all ages, hosted by Left Coast Spare Parts making items for the Tram Sunday Parade. These are in the Museum on Saturdays, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd June, 10.30 am - 12.00 noon. To book your place call the Museum on 01253 876621. 6-7 Queen’s Terrace, Fleetwood, FY7 6BT Telephone 01253
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Craft Group (4:45pm – 6:45pm) Everyone is welcome to spend an evening with our friendly bunch of crafters – a great way to pick up tips or share your own. Facilities are provided at all our craft groups to make a cup of tea or coffee (small donation required). Chess Club (13:00 – 15:00) Can you triumph in a battle of the mind? Come and test your abilities against our avid chess players – tuition also available for new players. WEDNESDAYS: Healthier Fleetwood (10 – 12pm) Call in and find out more about the groups, activities and events in Fleetwood to boost residents physical and mental health and how you can get involved to support the community. Dementia Coffee Mornings (11 – 12pm) This New Year why not join us for a morning brew as we reminisce with our vintage collection of historic memorabilia. Delight at the wonders of times gone by whilst picking up handy tips for carers of people living with dementia. THURSDAYS: Morning Craft Group (10:00 – 12:00) Everyone is welcome to spend a morning with our friendly bunch of crafters – a great way to pick up tips or share your own. Facilities are provided at all our craft groups to make a cup of tea or coffee (small donation required). Story Time (2.15pm – 2.45pm) Toddlers and pre-school children are welcome to join in our afternoon story time sessions - also a great way to meet other parents. Thursday 21st: Cryptic Crossword Club (10:30am – 11:30am) Can you lend a hand to our merry crew of crossworders? Get your heads together and help to solve mind bending crosswords once a month at the library. FRIDAYS: Ancestry Guidance (9:30am – 12:30pm) Every Friday our knowledgeable volunteer will be available to guide you through the ancestry website. Simply make an appointment at the library for help with Wyre history and discovering your lost relatives. Baby Bounce & Rhyme (11.30am –
876621 www.fleetwoodmuseum. co.uk. Fleetwood Museum trust - Registered Charity Number:1168613
WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Clients can make an appointment by calling 0344 245 1294. Appointments only Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Drop In: Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am to 4pm. 122 Poulton Road, REFURB (WYRE & FYLDE) LTD THE FYLDE COAST FURNITURE Fleetwood, FY7 7AR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PROJECT ARE YOU 16 - 19 YEARS OLD Volunteers wanted. We are AND UNEMPLOYED? currently looking for volunteers Whether you want to: Get info assist in the testing and repair of household electrical appliances. on jobs, college and training Experience of working with opportunities, Get support from electrical appliances an friendly staff, Get help with CVs, advantage, PAT Training provided. application forms and interviews, Registered Charity No: 1095810 Get support with benefits and Tel: 01253 873371 ask for Guy housing advice, Apply for a free bus or Peter pass (16 – 18 yr olds only), Access --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- additional trips and activities. We BOOK SALE are now running Information Drop Number 6 Queen’s Terrace, the - In sessions across Wyre. MONDAY house next to Fleetwood Museum, 12.00pm - 3.00pm Milton Young has hundreds of books, fiction Peoples Centre, Milton Street, and non-fiction for sale at just 50p Fleetwood, FY7 6QW. THURSDAY each. Free entry to book sale. We 1.00pm - 4.00pm Martindale Park are open during museum hours off Chatsworth Ave on Tuesdays and Thursday to --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday. Funds raised support the work of the Fleetwood Museum Trust. Book donations are most welcome. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WESTVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE TUESDAY Kids Cook and Eat 4.30 till 6.00. Bingo 7.00 till 8.00. WEDNESDAY Dream scheme 6.00 till 8.00. THURSDAY Kids Pool 4.00 till 6.00. Womens Aid 10.00 12.00 Emmanuel Church Sunday 10.00 RSPCA FYLDE till 12.00. ANYTIME We have Please contact Fylde RSPCA Computers & Tablets available to (01253) 873616 use for job search etc and a Fax admin@rspca-fylde.org.uk machine too. Rooms available for --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Booking. Opening times Monday WEST FLEETWOOD to Friday 9.00 till 4.00. 2 Eden Ave COMPUTER CLINIC Fleetwood. Tel.01253 870133 have refurbished and ‘rehoused’ www.westviewcommunity.org.uk over 100 computers. The new --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- owners were Community Groups FREE COMPUTER HELP and Job Seekers who need them AT HOME to maintain their searches and to disabled people. Phone benefits.The current problem is that AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit the Clinic has more potential new www.abilitynet.org.uk owners that it has kit to rehouse!
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www.facebook.com/ wfcomputerclinic – owners can leave details of their unwanted equipment and they will be contacted as soon as possible after leaving a message. The Clinic, an initiative of Emmanuel Church West, also continues its regular Monday sessions, every two weeks at the Rossall Tavern, Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood. Anyone can come to these ‘drop-in’ sessions where FREE advice, help and even minor repairs are catered for.
Care & Support FLEETWOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This meeting is for anyone affected by any type of cancer. The group meets on the first Weds of each month at the Euston Hotel Fleetwood FY7 6BN, 6.30 - 8pm. All welcome. Contact Rita Hewitt 07749 631661. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am -12:00 first Thurs of the month. For further info contact the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. Email: angiehesketh01@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CSI: CARER SUPPORT & INFORMATION Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 1.00-2.30pm, for a ‘Coffee & Cake’ session at Fleetwood Fire Station. General
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WARBLERS ON’T WYRE SINGING GROUP Meets at the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. Every Friday 11am 1pm. Admission 50p. ALL WELCOME! fleetwoodseagull@yahoo.com BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GROUP NEW VENTURE CLUB supported by Trinity Hospice and 88 Warren Street, Fleetwood FY7 set up by them we meet at Trinity 6EA. Bingo: Tuesday and Thursday Baptist Church every 4th Sunday 7.30pm Dominoes Saturday 7pm of every month at 5pm-6pm. Whist: Wednesday 7pm and Friday You don’t need an appointment 2pm. Please Call 822842 just arrive and you will be made --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------welcome non religious none WARRENHURST PARK LADIES judgemental if you need any BOWLING CLUB are looking for new members. If other information please ring on you are interested in trying a new 07931842117 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- sport or an experienced bowler you will be very welcome. We will THIS IS SILVERLINE. help any new bowler. Need help? The Silver Line is the Info: Eileen Fullalove 771351 or only free confidential helpline Vivian McCarron 876484. providing information, friendship --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and advice to older people, FLEETWOOD AND DISTRICT open 24 hours a day, every day CHORAL SOCIETY of the year. Age limit over 55. We meet on Friday at 7-30pm in The Samaritans text service is Trinity Baptist Church Poulton Rd limited at the mo as it’s new and Fleetwood. New Members are volunteers needed. However: most welcome. Info: Kate 01253 they can still be contacted via the 851841. fleetwoodchoral.org.uk telephone or website, and people --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------do not need to be suicidal. JUST GOOD FRIENDS Call us ANYTIME on: Come and join our Friendship 0800 470 8090 Group. We want to bring the Community together and combat loneliness and isolation. We meet every Tuesday 10.30 N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, till 12.30 at the Highbury Club, FYLDE & WYRE SOCIETY FOR Highbury Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 THE BLIND 7DR. Lots of lovely people and lots North Euston Hotel, The of fun. Just turn up any Tuesday, Esplanade, Fleetwood. On the 3rd You will be sure of a very warm Tuesday of every month 11am - 12 welcome. Please ring 075577 noon. The VIPS Cafe Club would 34233 for any more information
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KEYBOARD/SYNTH/PIANO PLAYER WANTED Hello our band are looking for a female keyboard, synth player. We play Shoegaze/Post-Rock/Math Rock/Gloom-Pop sort of music, it’s all nice melodies but with odd timings and non linear song structures. Our sound is similar to stuff like Marriages, Emma Ruth Rundle, Foals, Daughter, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Cure, Mogwai. We practice once a week in our own rehearsal space. Our band name is Oceans Over Alderaan and you can listen to us at https://tinyurl.com/ ooasounds. Message us on our facebook page www.facebook. com/oceansoveralderaan or email: oceansoveralderaan@ gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BINGO Senior Citizens Club, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood. Every Monday, and Saturdays eyes down 7.30pm open from 6.45pm. Refreshments available. Everybody welcome. 01253 873480 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POETRY PEOPLE Welcome you to Fleetwood Library every 1st Thursday of every month. Appreciating all aspects of Poems/Poets. Modern/ Contemporary/Traditional. Writers Welcome.
Clubs & Societies GIRLGUIDING NEEDS MORE LEADERS Wyre Division needs more Leaders, It’s not to late to join the worlds largest Girl led organisation. Being a Leader is one of our most rewarding roles.
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chat, guest speakers and workshops related to caring for a loved one at home. We also meet monthly for our Time2gether lunches and social events which can be found on our website at: www.csi-wyre.co.uk. Separate groups also for our CSI:Ladies, CSI:Male Carers and CSI:Young Adult Carers. Online support and info on Facebook and Twitter or email csi_wyre@outlook.com or telephone/text 07935 751 228 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You can work directly with girls, supporting them and helping them to grow into confident young people. Volunteering is very rewarding. Wyre Division covers Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde and Over Wyre. To apply to join, please call us 0800 169 5901 or visit online at www.girlguiding.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRACE YOUR ANCESTORY If you need help tracing your ancestors come and join us. LFH&HS Fylde branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month at 7.30 in the Church Hall of St Martin & St Hilda Fleetwood Road Carleton FY6 7NL. More info www.lfhhs.co.uk or call 858058 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP Meets at Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road at 7.30pm, on alternate Mondays. All are welcome - Guest Charge: £2 Information: 771778, 878927 or 779361 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RNA We meet 1st Sunday every month at the conservative Club, Lowther Road, Fleetwood. We welcome ex navy, merchant navy, relatives or just become a social member nominal cost. Angela Patchett on 878747 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS LIONS Our meetings are on the 2nd Weds of every month and are held in a light-hearted manner, we also try to hold a social each month with varied content ‘Come and have a look at the Lions, we roar not bite’ Contact Lion President Stuart Gratrix on 875548 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD ARTS SOCIETY Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road Tuesday Evenings 7-9pm, New Members Welcome. Info: 777679
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WYRE QUAD ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE We meet every Weds evening at Farmer Parrs in Fleetwood. Adults (18+ years) 8.00pm. Youth Division also meets on a Weds evening at Farmer Parrs Badgers (7-10 years old) 6pm-7pm Cadets (11-17 years old) 7pm-8.00pm. We believe that every young person should have FLEETWOOD & DISTRICT the opportunity to learn basic CHORAL SOCIETY life saving skills. As well as first We rehearse on Friday nights at aid we also cover lots of other 7.30pm at Trinity Baptist Church fun activities and earn various Poulton Rd Fleetwood. New badges and certificates. We meet Members are welcome. Email: every Wednesday at Fleetwood fleetwoodchoral.org.uk or tel Firestation on Radcliffe Road. 855655 The manager is myself Rachael --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gray and i can be contacted on WRENS ASSOCIATION 07506744704. (FLEEWOOD) BRANCH --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Calling all Ex-Wrens residing in the WYRE ART GROUP meet every Wednesday afternoon Fylde Coast Area. We meet every in the River Room at Wyre Country 2nd Monday of the month at the Park. Beginners or intermediates R.N.L.I. Station, Fleetwood at 10(with life drawing ) classes. 30am for coffee and chat and the occasional day trip. For more info Tel Tina on 07835050950 for more details. call Sheila on 01253 402415 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH FYLDE SAMBA DRUMMING BAND PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Poco Loco Community Samba North Fylde Photographic Society Band, welcoming local residents are holding a series of exhibitions of all ages, with or without any of Photographic Prints in Thornton previous experience or skills in & Fleetwood Libraries. Free making music. Rehearse every admission during normal Library Wednesday 7pm-9pm at the First opening times. Fleetwood Library Step Centre, Dickson Road, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there 7th July to 4th August. Thornton Library - 11th August to 8th is a weekly subscription. Further September. New members, of details from Jackie 01253 any level, are always welcome. 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco.org.uk or visit Further details please see www. northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact our website at pocologo.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 FLEETWOOD OLD BOYS BAND 734243 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Has been around for quite a few FLEETWOOD WOMEN’S years now. We are always on the INSTITUTE lookout for new members and as Meet in the St. Nicholas’s we have another busy year ahead Broadway Rooms on the third we especially want people to join now. We meet every Wednesday in Tuesday of each month from 2pm. to 4pm. May 15th Speaker Sylvia the Fleetwood Conservative Club, Hall on ‘Arrangement of Garden Lowther Road at 19.45. All are welcome, novices or players of the Flowers’ Tel Pam on 873991 or side drum, tenner drum, bugle and Maureen on 01253 872700 bell-lyre.
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WYRE FLOUNDERS ADULT DISABLED SWIMMING CLUB Do you have a disability or suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, heart or breathing problems, MS, amputee or are recovering from an illness or injury? Why not join our friendly adult swimming club with easy access to the main pool at Fleetwood YMCA. Open exclusively to our club members every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Call 01253 875315 or 01253 778165 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YOGA CLASS At Fleetwood Library: Yoga Mondays: 6.00pm - 7.30pm. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPIRITUAL HOME HEALING CLINIC Fleetwood Market, Adelaide Street, FY7 6AB. Spiritual and Physical healing treatments. Magnetic Healing, Chakra Realignment & Crystal healing available. For information call Steven 07541372445 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Fleetwood Library, North Albert Street FY7 6AJ Tel: 352721. RegCharity no. 1080291 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD TOWN FLYERS WALKING FOOTBALL Fleetwood Town Flyers Walking Football is a club which encourages men and women who are over the age of 50 years to meet together, socialise participate in physical activity and enjoy the great sport of football. The
games are played at a slower pace to reduce the threat of pain, discomfort and injury, with players briskly walking through matches. We hold three sessions a week at the Poolfoot Farm Sports & Leisure Village in Thornton as follows: MON 7-8pm. WED 12.302.00pm. FRI 5-6pm. For more info please contact Jason Sharp, FTFC Community Sports Development Officer on Tel. 07834581414 or Email. Jason.sharp@ Fleetwoodtownfc.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CROWN GREEN BOWLING Ladies, are you interested in crown green bowling? Warrenhurst Ladies welcome you to try your hand at bowling. Gentle exercise, good company and a chance to meet new people. New or experienced bowlers welcome. We will help anyone who needs it. Please ring Eileen Fullalove 771351. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WEEKLY TEA DANCE every Monday except bank holidays at Marine Hall, Fleetwood. 2pm – 4pm, £4 payable on the door and includes tea, coffee and biscuits. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE RAMBLERS Fortnightly Sunday walks in The Lake District, Yorkshire and beyond. Coach pickups in Fleetwood, Thornton and Bispham. Visit our website or text/ ring; wyreramblers.org.uk 0790800439 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE WHEELS Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre,Fridays 1.30pm-3.30pm
£3.50 per person. A cycling programme for people with disabilities or extra/additional needs. For more info contact Sports Development Team on 01253 887209. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD WALKS Saturday 16th June, 2pm. A warm welcome to all who join us at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood, The Esplanade FY7 6HF for a brisk one hour health walk along the promenade as far as Rossall and back for a drink and natter at the YMCA Splash Pool Cafe. Wednesday 20th June, 10.30am. The Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood FY7 7AN Have a walk around the newly refurbished park and stroll along the promenade for one hour’s health walk and return to the park for a welcome cuppa. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066
Children LITTLE FISHES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP at Emmanuel church, term time Fridays 9.30-11.30 £1.50 per family, refreshments included. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BWF DIVING ACADEMY Community Interest Company Learn to Dive the Poolside ASA Diving Award Scheme. BWF Diving is searching for the next generation of young divers (Boys & Girls age 6-11) to represent BWF Diving Academy at regional and National competitions. If your kid is 6-11 yrs of age and has a background in Gymnastics, Trampolining, dancer or Acrobatics, we would like to hear from you and invite your kid to a TRY DIVE FREE SESSION. Lessons based at Rossall School Swimming Pool. TUESDAYS 5:30 6pm and 6 - 6:30, WEDNESDAYS 6 - 6:30pm, SATURDAYS 10:30 - 11am and 11 - 11:30 Contact: BWF Diving Head Coach,Tel: 07956 505
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759. E-mail: bwfdivingacademy@ outlook.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHARLIES CHEEKY CHIPMUNKS Baby & Toddler group. Each Thursday 9am-11am (Term-time only) Come and join in the fun! Open to all members of the community. Entrance free. Charles Saer Community Primary School, Grange Road, Fleetwood. Telephone 01253 874787 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST JOHN AMBULANCE BADGERS Every Weds at Farmers Parrs in Fleetwood, 6pm-7pm. Sessions for 5-10 year olds and for 11-18 year olds to earn a young first aider certificate and lots of other subjects to earn awards within St. John ambulance. The children will learn some life saving first aid and have lots of fun too! The first week is free so come along and see what you think. Tasha_rio_2005@ hotmail.com, Tel: 07584 132991
Entertainment DUB DAY AFTERNOON Sunday 10th June. 1pm to 4.30pm. Free, live music on
Stanley Park Bandstand. Featuring Bob On (bob Marley tribute) and DJ Spinush Hashbrown. Stanley Park, Blackpool facebook/FriendsofStanleyPark --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Friday 22nd June, 6.30pm Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic. Stanley Park Bandstand, Price: Adults: £12.00, Conc: £10.00. Tickets are available from Stanley Park Visitor Centre, for more information please contact 01253 478358. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BANDSTAND MUSIC SHOW Sunday 22nd July 22 - 1pm 4:30pm. Free Live Music on the Bandstand with Dreamthieves, Go Getters and The Immediates Stanley Park, Blackpool www. facebook/FriendsofStanleyPark
KHAN’T TOUCH THIS TRINITY HOSPICE LIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER Friday 29th June, 7:30pm Charity live music night to help Blackpool local lads Andy Shields & Gordon Taylor, attempt to raise over £2,000 for Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services by taking part in the 2018 Mongol Rally! Featuring live music from Naomi’s Blood Diamonds, Dü Pig, Phantom Voices and DJ Bev Rocket. Entry by donation on the door. Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. https://tinyurl. com/andygordon
Church THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SPIRITUAL CENTRE 60 Bold Street, Fleetwood FY7 6HL All are welcome, Thursdays Mediumship, Philosophy & Open circle Service 7.30pm -9pm / £3 Donation. Fridays Trance Mediumship & Healing Service 7.30pm -9pm / £5 Donation. Tea and coffee available after each service. Phone 07541372445 or find us on facebook.
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leetwood Carnival returns once again, this year taking place on Saturday 16th June. Crowning of Queen Rhiana takes place at 11am in the Marine Gardens. Judging commences at 12noon inside the Marine Hall for the Fancy Dress competition. Judging commences 12noon on the promenade for Floats. If you would like to enter a Float or the Fancy Dress competition, or for any further information
please contact annhanvey@ gmail.com. Please come on and join everyone for a fun packed day, decorate your bikes, prams and wheelchairs and enter in the Fancy Dress. Organisations come and join the parade and hand out leaflets and promote yourselves to encourage new members. Please pick up one of the collecting tins from the Marine Hall, please note you can only collect for Carnival funds and not your own organisation.
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Prawn Po-Boy Sandwich LINK-Mag Recipe
This recipe is a healthier take on the street-food classic, and extra hot sauce to really spice it up
Prawn Po-Boy Sandwich Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2
Ingredients:
This recipe is a healthier take on the 4 tbsp mayonnaise street-food classic, and extra hot 3tsp hot sauce sauce to really spice it up 1tsp cajun seasoning
2tsp dijon mustard Preparation time: 10 minutes ¼ Iceberg lettuce Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 ½ carrot A squeeze of lime juice 15g butter Ingredients: clovemayonnaise of garlic chopped 41tbsp 3tsp sauce 165ghot raw king prawns 1tsp cajunonions, seasoning 3 spring sliced 2tsp dijon mustard 2 Sub style bread rolls ¼ Iceberg lettuce ½ carrot Alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll squeeze of lime juice 15g butter 1 clove of garlic chopped Method: 165g raw king prawns byonions, making the 3Start spring sliced Mixrolls together 2Remoulade. Sub style bread
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Newcan starter offer - 5with lessons for own £5! creativity, charity shopdevelop on London St. to ------------learn ----------------------new -------------------skills. --------------------------------------------------------connect their confidence and Training takes place on Mondays, help raise funds to keep the group ARMY CADETS rofessional artist lives in Fleetwood and106 works thefun North Mon & Weds 7-9pm (turn up on Thursdays and who Saturdays. going. yearsacross providing ground facilitating combined her practice aspeople a Visitin our Facebook learning page or our and with adventure for young in Night) Age: (Year 8) 12-18 yrs 9 - www.tmtkd.co.uk Fleetwood founded in 1909. herwebsite being able to offer exciting, accessible sessions where anybody months Cost: Free 4-6 trial period for more information, or call Please contact Group Scout followed by £10 enrolment fee ir own creativity, develop confidence and learn new skills. Tracey 07718624043 or Colin Leader Belinda Armstrong Tel (to cover insurance) and you will 07506781085 07554363730 E: blinda@sky.com receive a free uniform. Group run -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- by Adult Volunteers 1ST FLEETWOOD SCOUTS 15TH FLEETWOOD ST. Preston Street, Fleetwood Scout Hut, St. John Ave, FY7 8DN EDMUNDS RAINBOWS, Tel: 01772 717078, 1st Fleetwood Scout Group is BROWNIES & GUIDES www.lancashirearmycadets.com open to both boys and girls from Rainbows, Brownies & Guides in -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------the age of 6 years. Beaver Scouts Fleetwood. Rainbows age 5-7, TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH aged 6-8 meet on a Tuesday Brownies age 7-10, Guides age 206 Poulton Road, FY7 7LB evening 6-7.15 pm. Scouts aged 10+. Lots of activities, badges to Time: Children’s Club every 10-14 years meet on a Wednesday earn, trips and holidays. Thursday evening term time only, evening 7-9pm. Cub Scouts 8-10 To apply to join any of our units 5.30 - 7pm. Age: 5-14. We have years meet on a Thursday evening please register your interest at lots of activities on the Thursday 38
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such as football, crafts & cooking. Audrey Doyle on 01253 875618. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD MULTI STARS SPORTS CLUB Fleetwood High School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8HE. Thurs, 6pm - 8pm Disability Trampolining and Multi Sport Session. All activities are for boys and girls aged 8 - 20 years siblings welcome. Tel Angela New: 07974 807509 angelanew@hotmail.com John: 07387141016 Email: john. hartley@fleetwoodtwonfc.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD SEA CADETS Princes Way, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8PG Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Fri. Age: 10-18 yrs. Fleetwood Sea Cadets is open to all young people aged 12 - 18. The Marine Cadets is for young people aged 13 - 18 and has a Junior Sections open to 10 12 years of age. It is Britain’s most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people. 01253 771866, fleetwoodseacadets@btinternet. com, www.units.ms-sc.org/ fleetwood -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FY7 DISTRICT AMATEUR SWIMMING GROUP www.fleetwoodswimclub.co.uk Develop your swimming ability at this friendly club, if your interested come along and have a trial, just come down on a club night at: Fleetwood Pool: Monday 7pm, Wednesday 6pm or Friday 7pm Poulton Pool: Tuesday at 6.00pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD TAEKWONDO CLUB Crown Yard, 18 Warren Street, FY7 6EA We offer a diverse training
programme with Traditional,Mixed and Sport sessions. All ages from aged 4 upwards catered for. All instructors are CRB checked and vetted safe to work with children. TRAINING TIMES Monday Traditional : 6.15 to 7.30, Tuesday Mixed: 6.00 to 7.15, Wednesday Sport: 6.15 to 7.30, Thursday Pee-Wee’s (aged 4+): 5.00 to 6.00, All other grades: 6.00 to 7.15. FIRST LESSON FREE www.fleetwoodtkd.co.uk Email: instructor@fleetwoodtkd.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD RUGBY CLUB U6 - U8S Training every Sunday 10:30-12 noon at FRUFC Melbourne Ave. Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help Service. And the provisions that we are as follows. For further enquiries then please contact Kai or Rachael 07967544506 or just turn up on the day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-TEAM Offers a safe warm place for young people aged 11- 25 with special education and additional needs. Come and hang out and get involved in loads of great things to do from Baking & Cooking, sports activities, drama & dance, creative arts and much more.... Openings - Monday 5:30 - 8:30, Subs are £1.00 which includes a snack. Contact Michelle Beavers 01253 75100 Or visit Wyreyouthzone on Facebook -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INFO DROP IN @THE ZONE Provides Information, Advice and Guidance for Young People aged 12 - 19. Openings Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 12:30 - 4:30 Contact Elaine Rowland 01253 775100 Or visit
Wyreyouthzone on Facebook -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNKNOWN SCOUT EXPLORER UNIT Broadway Rooms, Broadway, Fleetwood Unknown Explorer Scouts is open to both boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years old and Meets on Friday nights, 19:30 to 21:00 A full range of activities is available, both indoor and outdoor. Call Gareth Bates 07732399499 join@unknownesu.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20TH FLEETWOOD BROWNIE UNIT 20th Fleetwood Brownies is a busy unit who meet at the Sea Cadet base on Wednesday evenings. We are for girls aged 7 - 10 and take part in lots of adventurous activities, including abseiling, climbing and sleeping over at the Sealife Centre. Brownies is part of Girlguiding, the largest charity for women and girls in the UK. If you are interested in your daughter joining, please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested and select ‘20th Fleetwood Brownie Unit’. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC Music activity for all musically minded kids age 8+. Unique experience to join a pop/rock bands at an early age. You can have individual lessons (vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard) or just come and join one of our bands mentored by experienced and qualified tutors. Available in Fleetwood since 2012, 162 Dock Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6JB. MonFri 5pm-8pm, Sat 12-5pm. Call Francis 07841 435852 for more details or to book a taster session. www.famm.org.uk
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rom May 1st to September 30th of each year, no dogs are allowed on parts of Blackpool and the Fylde beaches.
The Blackpool central beach area between the southern side of North Pier and the Mirror Ball at the Solaris Centre on New South Promenade, plus all the slopes and staircases leading to the beach will be a no go zone for Toto between May and September.
Fleetwood beach restricted areas during this time are So where can you let the dogs out? All Sand Dune from the east side, of the slipway opposite to the end Doggos and Surf Bird Puppers will be welcome on a of Promenade Road eastwards to the west side of the lead in these areas site of the former Fleetwood pier.
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