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UK rents set to sky-rocket because of Osborne’s tax grab Landlords across the UK have already started to increase rents for current tenants as a consequence of George Osborne’s attack on the private rental sector (contained in Clause 24 of the Finance Bill). When a similar policy was adopted in Ireland in 1998, rents increased by almost 50% over the subsequent three years.

by Rosalind Beck Property118 sought to discourage new investment in private rented accommodation and did this by removing the deductibility of mortgage interest for tax purposes.

Following the measure, rents rose by at least 24% in 1998. This represented the biggest annual increase in rents ever experienced in Ireland. The Housing Policy Review 1990-2002 reported that 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 saw particularly high growth in private residential sector rents, which increased by 10.5 per cent and 14.6 per cent respectively during these years.

The Ronan Lyons report showed that the average monthly rent in Ireland in the third quarter of 1998 was 600 euros. The average had been climbing at Top economist, Professor Philip Booth, on giving a steady rate for 20 years, but it then accelerated, evidence to the Treasury Select Committee about the Chancellor’s announcement said that Clause 24 ‘didn’t twice. It reached almost 900 euros in the third quarter of 2001, just before the deductibility of interest was make sense.’ restored, effective from January 2002; there had been an increase of almost 50% in three years.

The reason for this is that landlords will pay tax on interest payments they have paid to the mortgage What is more, these higher rents meant that many lender as well as tax based on actual profit; landlords will in effect be taxed on an amount of fictitious profit, who were renting while waiting to buy their first homes could no longer afford to save deposits, leading to the and the Government will tax the same money twice, as the lender already pays tax on it. ‘Private’ landlords’ conclusion that Government intervention designed to ease the pressure on first-time buyers quite ironically businesses will also face the unique situation in the ‘made it more, rather than less, difficult, for the firstbusiness world of not being able to offset the main time buyers it wanted to help. cost of creating a taxable profit.

Feelings are running so high among landlords that for It was stated in the same report: ‘Too much emphasis the first time ever they have begun a campaign to take was placed on alleviating the plight of the first-time buyer, yet to do so at the expense of the private rented legal action against the Government. sector on which the basis of sustaining economic It is clear that the Chancellor did not base the idea on development is built, is at best negligent, at worst the lessons of history, specifically the recent history of almost criminal. Even then, measures aimed at ameliorating the problem for first-time buyers have Ireland where, in the 1990s, as in the UK now, there proven to be inflationary, which in fact quite ironically was a perception that prospective landlords were crowding out first-time-buyers and driving up property worsened their plight.’ prices. As a result in 1998 the Irish Government 20

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As a consequence, the deductibility of interest was quickly restored from 1st of January 2002, but not before the damage was done. In addition to tenants and private landlords suffering, the policy also had an extremely negative effect on construction levels, which fell drastically over the same period.

that this is also a discriminatory attack on the poorest in society? From now on, tenants who can pay the highest rents will be favoured as landlords will have to increase rents to the maximum (some commentators think landlords can’t do that; well they did in Ireland).

So when George Osborne announced this astonishing attack on landlords in July, we can only assume that neither he nor his advisers were aware that this same economic experiment had failed abysmally just across the water only a few years earlier.

Don’t these alleged champions of the poorest in society realise that the low-paid and tenants on housing benefit will suffer the most? Because of the limits on what they can afford, these will be the first to be evicted and placed in temporary accommodation at greater cost, both in financial and human terms.

A question remaining unanswered is therefore whether Clause 24 was a planned policy which the Conservatives kept secret from the electorate in order to trick landlords into voting for them OR was it dreamt up in a matter of weeks directly after the election.

Incredibly, the report by the Office for Budget Responsibility, which accompanied the Summer Budget took no account of tenants as an impacted group and also stated the policy was ‘not expected to have a significant impact on either house prices or rent levels…’

George Osborne was either deceitful or capricious.

What is very clear, however, is that it is extremely illthought-out, or as the Director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson, said: ‘plain wrong.’

This is a preposterous statement.

The fact is that this ‘Alice in Wonderland tax’ is going to force hundreds of thousands of landlords to pass the tax on to their tenants where possible by increasing rents, just as happened in Ireland. And when rents can’t be increased to a level which still makes the business viable, landlords will be forced to evict and sell.

In the meantime, the Government and Opposition continue to ignore the messages from landlords at Property118 and from other national landlord organisations, who have pointed out these inevitably disastrous consequences. Labour is providing no effective opposition, believing that if they attack landlords they support tenants. This has been illustrated in the approach of various Labour politicians, including the Labour MP, Siohain MacDonagh.

It would appear that the parties are vying with each other to see who can be the most anti-landlord.

A strange consensus seems to have arisen across all political parties and even in housing charities like Shelter, that potential first-time-buyers are the only group now to be valued or protected and again, they think that by attacking landlords they support first-time-buyers. Do they not realise that rent hikes (an inevitable effect of Clause 24) will make it more difficult for first-time-buyers to save for a deposit, just as happened in Ireland?

So my questions for the British Government are: Why would the effect of this policy be any different to the effect it had in Ireland?

How does the Government expect rents not to increase while at the same time it is imposing a massive tax burden on landlords?

It’s mad; it makes no sense and the logical consequence will be an exponential increase in rents.

The experiment was short-lived in Ireland; but not before significant damage was done to the private rental sector. We ask that the UK Government stop and think and reverse this decision before it is too late.

And a word of warning for George Osborne and Jeremy Corbyn for that matter: Don’t think you can simply introduce rent caps and force landlords into selling and/or bankruptcy if they start increasing rents to cover this outrageous tax change. Apart from the fact that, in the words of Assar Lindbeck, a Swedish economist and socialist: ‘….rent control appears to be the most efficient technique presently known to destroy a city—except for bombing,’ we will also take the Government to the European courts just as the Czech and Slovakian landlords did when their governments tried to introduce rent caps – and, like them, we will win.

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BREAKING BREAD, every Tuesday at 12.00noon at St. David’s Hall. A fabulous meal, in great company, for just £3. Can’t be bad! Do come and see for yourself. Why not come earlier and join in the Service first at 11.30am.

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 Thursday - St David’s Church Centre, Larkholme Lane, Fleetwood, every Thursday evening, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. If you are lonely, need guidance about any issues, do come along. You will be offered a hot meal, and the chance to talk with professional volunteers who are available for discussion and private conversation.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Poulton Road, Fleetwood. Mondays 13.30 Prayer time all welcome, 14.30 Ladies Fellowship Meeting with refreshments afterwards. 19.30 Bible study and Prayer time, refreshments 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 9.30-11.30 every Friday (term time only) at Lofthouse Way (£1.50 admission includes refreshments) 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. David’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road/Larkholme Lane – contact 01253 872363 or www.achurchnearyou.com/st.davidsfwd St. Nicholas Rooms, Broadway – Angie Hesketh 01253 878272

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Community VISIT FLEETWOOD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF. 01253 887693 Opens (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.

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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. Thursday, Coffee Morning 10.30-12.00noon, Patchwork Class 2.00-4.00. Friday, Sequence Dancing 2.00-4.00, Qi Gon 5.00-6.30. Also Hall for Hire.

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FLEETWOOD LIBRARY March: Fleetwood Library Exhibition Space: Margaret Chambers will be displaying her art and sculptures.

Margaret works from her studio on the Lancashire coast. She creates sculptural works of art and paintings for the print market in the UK, Italy and USA. Her paintings are distinctive for their unique sculptural qualities and additional embossed foil technique, combined with the use of strong acrylic colour themes. Her subject matter varies from still life imagery to abstract and figurative works.

March 1st 10-12. Just Good Friends Group. Come and meet us, give us a go… we’re JUST GOOD FRIENDS. Do you want to escape the family for a couple of hours, or make new friends? Whatever your

reason, come and see if we’re for you. The idea of the group is to give people somewhere they can go to meet others, socialise and relax... where the group members are like a second family. The group’s open to all. Anyone who would just like to have people to talk to, make new friends, chat about things, share stories & experiences and socialise.

March 3rd: 2.15-2.45pm Celebrate World Book Day with a Super Special Story Time and hear all about the adventures of Supertato!

March 8th: 2.15-3.15: The Adult Reading Group meets. This month they will be discussing ‘The Lifeboat’ by Charlotte Rogan. All are welcome to join the group for a friendly and informal chat about this page-turning story of moral dilemmas, involving the moving and haunting tale of Grace, a woman as unforgettable and complicated as the story she recounts.

March 12th 1-3pm: The talented musicians of the Modern Music Academy will be performing a concert of their favourite music at the Library. The Modern Music Academy is a Fleetwood based music school for young students who are interested in popular and modern music.

March 15th 10-12: Just Good Friends Group. Come and meet us, give us a go… we’re JUST GOOD FRIENDS. Do you want to escape the family for a couple of hours, or make new friends? Whatever your reason, come and see if we’re for you. The idea of the group is to give people somewhere they can go to

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Regular Events: Monday Mornings: 9-10.30am: E-Book Information Sessions. Drop into the Library for advice and assistance to set up your tablet or device to use Lancashire Libraries E-Book Service.

New to Mondays : Little Librarians: A preschool gathering for parents, carers and children. Come along for friendship, fun and plenty of play.

For children from birth up to the age of 5.

Mondays: Learn My Way beginners IT classes (by appointment only) 10am-12pm. These free sessions

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Also on Mondays is the Craft and Chat session in the Library which runs from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. All Welcome.

Tuesdays: The Job Club. From 9.30am – 12noon. The Wyre Work Club will be providing help with applications, CV’s and interview techniques and the opportunity to use the computer facilities to search for employment. A drop in session, no appointment necessary.

Also on Tuesdays: Judith Rhodes from the National Careers service will be available to help with employability – e.g. Universal Jobmatch & CV’s. To arrange an appointment please call 07896933477.

Tuesdays 10-12: Need some help or advice? Try out NCompass at Fleetwood library. As a support and information service for all adults aged 18 across Lancashire, NCompass are designed to help people get the practical support, information and advice they need before a small problem becomes a crisis. Our advisors work with a wide range of organisations, community groups, charities and local councils. Why not drop in for advice around finances, home and garden, mobility, learning, leisure and volunteering?

Tuesdays: Chess Club. Fleetwood Library 1.00pm-3.00pm Battle to your endgame and try to get a checkmate. All welcome.

Tuesdays: New to Fleetwood Library: Scrabble Club. 2-4pm: Can you spell your way to victory? Drop in every Tuesday and meet other enthusiastic players.

Thursdays: Story Time. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities.

Fridays: Baby Bounce and Rhyme.

11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of kneebouncing!

Saturdays: Board Games Club.

11 – 12pm. Come and play all your favourite games with the whole family.

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Learn My Way beginners IT classes.

These free sessions aim to teach learners the very basics, including using a Mouse and Keyboard and sending emails. Classes are by appointment only. Please contact the Library or ask a member of staff to sign up.

For further information about any of these events, or if you would like to arrange an event with us; or if you would be interested in a library staff member coming to speak to your organisation or school about the Library and its services, please contact Fleetwood Library on 0300 123 6703.

Large meeting room available for hire. Please contact the Library for further details.

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Come and meet author Philip Caine who will be talking about his new book Picnic in Iraq. Free tickets available at the library or phone 0300 123 6703. Refreshments provided.

We offer the following regular activities: First Monday of the Month: Monday 7th March 1.30-3pm: Bridging the Gap Hearing Aid Drop in Session–practical advice and support on all aspects of hearing loss including hearing aids and specialist equipment.

Every Monday 2-4: Sew Knit and Natter: Bring your sewing or knitting along. Swap patterns and get ideas from our lovely selection of knitting and craft books. Help each other with the tricky bits. Beginners welcome. Refreshments provided.

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March 17th 10.30-11.30: Cryptic Crossword Group. Come and exercise those grey cells with this resourceful group for those with a curious and clever mind.

March 17th 10.30am: A free Mindfulness Talk by Anne Parker.

Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment, using techniques like meditation, breathing and yoga. It helps us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings so that instead of being overwhelmed by them, we’re better able to manage them. Come along and learn all about how to achieve mindfulness.

March 29th 10-12: Just Good Friends Group. Come and meet us, give us a go… we’re JUST GOOD FRIENDS. Do you want to escape the family for a couple of hours, or make new friends? Whatever your reason, come and see if we’re for you. The idea of the group is to give people somewhere they can go to meet others, socialise and relax... where the group members are like a second family. The group’s open to all. Anyone who would just like to have people to talk to, make new friends, chat about things, share stories & experiences and socialise. g t

mouse and keyboard, setting up an email, looking after your health and searching for jobs online. To find out more please ask the staff or contact Northfleet Library on 0300 123 6703 Our volunteer Chris is also available on Tuesdays from 11-12 to answer any questions you may have about using tablets, iPads and downloading eBooks from the Lancashire Library catalogue etc. If you would like to speak to him drop in or contact a member of staff to arrange an appointment.

Every Thursday: 10.00-10.30 Toddler Rhyme Time Sing along with us, make some

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noise and share stories with your baby or toddler in the library. You and your child can join the library with no proof of identity required.

Ask for a Bookstart Passport -a lovely way to share stories and rhymes and collect certificates too.

First Thursday of the month: Thursday 3rd March Our Adult Reading Group takes place at Northfleet Library on the first Thursday of each month from 2-3pm.

Everyone is welcome and the next meeting will be on Thursday 3rd March at 2pm. Ask the staff for a copy of this month’s title- The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman

by Denis Theriault or just come along on the day. This month we also have a special author visit by Philip Caine.

We look forward to seeing you at Northfleet Library next door to Flakefleet Primary School Northfleet Avenue Fleetwood FY7 7ND. Our opening hours are: Mon 9-12.30 1.30-5, Tues 9-12.30 1.30-5, Wed 9-12.30, Thur 9-12.30 1.30-6, Fri 9-12.30 1.30-5 If you need any further information about the Lancashire Library service or

Also don’t forget the Queen/Retinue Selection takes place on Sunday 28 February 16 at the Fleetwood WESTVIEW COMMUNITY Workingmens Club, commencing CENTRE at 2pm. Please contact Karen Monday ASBO Surgery 2.30-4.30 Queens Secetary on 07933342320 pm. Tuesday Sky’s The Limit 10.00- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12.00am. Citizen’s Advice Bureau WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE 9.00am-4.00pm (every fortnight by BUREAU appointment - tel: 0844 245 1294).

122 Poulton Road, Fleetwood Wednesday Credit Union 1.00FY7 7AR. Clients can make an 4.00pm (by appointment only - tel: appointment by calling 0344 245 01253 478827. Dream Scheme 1294. Monday: Surestart Childrens 8-14 year olds 6-8 pm (contact the Centre, Kemp Street, Fleetwood, Centre on 01253 870133) Thursday FY7 6JX. By appointment only.

Women’s Aid 10.00-12.00 am (tel: Tuesday 9-12pm: West View 01253 752014) Citizen’s Advice Community Centre, 2 Eden Avenue, Bureau 9-4pm (once a month by Fleetwood, FY7 8DH. This is a drop appointment - tel: 0844 245 1294) in service.

Friday Disability First Computer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9.30-1.30pm (by appointment — ARE YOU 16 - 19 YEARS OLD contact Martin on 07837 874837) AND UNEMPLOYED? Sunday Emmaunel Church West Whether you want to: Get info 10.00-12.00pm (Contact Rob on jobs, college and training Guinney on 07580 356664) opportunities, Get support from www.westviewcommunity.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- friendly staff, Get help with CVs, CARDINAL ALLEN INDOOR CAR application forms and interviews, Get support with benefits and BOOT housing advice, Apply for a free bus Every Sunday until 27/3/16 at pass (16 – 18 yr olds only), Access cardinal school Fleetwood g t --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- additional trips and activities. We are now running Information Drop FREE COMPUTER HELP AT In sessions across Wyre. MONDAY HOME 12.00pm - 3.00pm Milton Young to disabled people. Phone Peoples Centre, Milton Street, AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit Fleetwood, FY7 6QW. THURSDAY www.abilitynet.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.00pm - 4.00pm Martindale Park off Chatsworth Ave FLEETWOOD CARNIVAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------takes place this year on Saturday

18th June. We urgently need new members to join the committee especially to assist in marshaling the parade. Please kindly get in touch if you can help. If we do not get more people to help for this year, there may not be a Carnival next year. Come on Fleetwood Folk there must be some people out there who can come along and get involved. Our next meeting takes place on Wednesday 2 March 16 at Fleetwood Bowling Club commencing at 7pm. If you are interested please phone Ann Hanvey 850080 or Vicci Robinson 07712615930.

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hearing aid(s).Fleetwood 10am – 12noon 1st Monday every month at Northfleet Library, Northfleet Avenue

Social Groups FLEETWOOD RADIO ENTHUSIAST GROUP We are a group of like minded people who embrace all aspects of the radio hobby. We meet up on a Tuesday evening for further details please contact us on www.fleetwoodradiogroup. moonfruit.com/ www.facebook.com/fleetwood. enthusiasts Email: gb0frg@hotmail.com Contact John M0JFE 07940815659 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WARBLERS ON’T WYRE SINGING GROUP Meets at the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. Every Friday 11am - 1pm. Admission 50p. ALL WELCOME! fleetwoodseagull@ yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BINGO Senior Citizens Club, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood. Every Monday, Wednesday (not 1st Weds of the month) and Saturdays eyes down 7.30pm open from 6.45pm.

Refreshments available. Everybody welcome. 01253 873480 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEW VENTURE CLUB 88 Warren Street, Fleetwood FY7 6EA. Bingo: Tuesday and Thursday 7pm Dominoes. Weds 2pm and Saturday 7pm Whist: Wednesday 7pm and Friday 2pm Please Call 822842 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WARRENHURST PARK LADIES BOWLING CLUB are looking for new members. If you are interested in trying a new sport or an experienced bowler you will be very welcome. We will help any new bowler. Please phone Eileen Fullalove 771351 or Vivian McCarron 876484.

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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.

PARKINSONS DISEASE If you would like a speaker for SUPPORT GROUP your school, social group, friends Our main aims are to give support to people with Parkinson’s Disease, or indeed any situation, or if you would like to get involved - give us their families and friends. We are a a call or email us, we would love to small independent group and meet hear from you. Angie Hesketh MBE on a weekly basis at our hall at the 878272 / 07792 737957 top of Bold Street, right next to the angiehesketh@tiscali.co.uk North Euston Hotel. Our meetings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------are run on a “drop in” basis every CSI: CARER SUPPORT & Wednesday between 10am and INFORMATION 3pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits Meets on the 2nd Monday of are served in a very informal, each month, from 1.00-2.30pm, comfortable atmosphere. We also for a ‘Coffee & Cake’ session at have a session with exercises Fleetwood Fire Station. General especially chosen for Parkinson sufferers but helpers and volunteers chat, guest speakers and workshops related to caring for can join in too. These exercises a loved one at home. We also will not halt the progression of meet monthly for our Time2gether the disease but they do promote lunches and social events which a feeling of well being and are can be found on our website at: mentally stimulating (as well as www.csi-wyre.co.uk. Separate being a good laugh!) The exercise groups also for our CSI:Ladies, session is at 12noon. So if you are CSI:Male Carers and CSI:Young affected by Parkinson’s Disease in Adult Carers. Online support and any way whatsoever, why not give info on Facebook and Twitter or us try. If you feel like volunteering, email csi_wyre@outlook.com or pop in on any Wednesday and telephone/text 07935 751 228 see what you think. Contact --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sue on 0755 4623 231 email: HEARING AID HELP parkinsonsprestonandfleetwood@ Volunteer led free hearing aid gmail.com 873480 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- assistance available for NHS hearing aid users e.g. new FLEETWOOD CANCER batteries, re-tubing, cleaning & SUPPORT GROUP This meeting is for anyone affected maintenance. We run the following clinics for you to visit free of charge by any type of cancer. The if you have a problem with you NHS group meets on the first Weds of FLEETWOOD CARNIVAL SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2016 Our Queen/Retinue Selection takes place on Sunday 28 February 2016 at Fleetwood Workingmen’s Club, commencing at 2pm. There are application forms in all Fleetwood Schools or you can phone Karen, Queens Secretary on 07933342320 We are looking for a Queen, Prince Charming, four Princesses, Prince Charming and a Page Boy, age group 7 to 13 years of age.

If you are interested in joining our committee please phone Ann Hanvey 850080 or Vicci Robinson on 07712615930. g t

FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS LIONS Our meetings are on the 4th 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 & DISTRICT GIRLGUIDING NEEDS MORE CHORAL SOCIETY LEADERS Wyre Division needs more Leaders, We rehearse on Friday nights at 7-30pm at Trinity Baptist Church It’s not to late to join the worlds Poulton Rd Fleetwood. New largest Girl led organisation.

Members are welcome. Further Being a Leader is one of our most information at fleetwoodchoral.org. rewarding roles. You can work uk or tel 855655 directly with girls, supporting them --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and helping them to grow into FLEETWOOD ARTS SOCIETY confident young people. There Trinity Methodist Church, is a wide-ranging training course Fleetwood Road Tuesday Evenings that you follow to gain your adult 7-9pm, 777679 New Members leadership qualification because Welcome Guiding on your CV gets you noticed. Did you know that Guiding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD & DISTRICT has some great opportunities for you to learn new skills and develop CHORAL SOCIETY We rehearse on Friday nights at existing ones? These will also give 7.30pm at Trinity Baptist Church your girls amazing experiences.

Poulton Rd Fleetwood. New Volunteering is very rewarding.

Members are welcome. Email: Wyre Division covers Fleetwood, fleetwoodchoral.org.uk or tel Cleveleys, Thornton, Poulton-le855655 Fylde and Over Wyre. To apply to join, please call us 0800 1 69 59 01 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WRENS ASSOCIATION or online at www.girlguiding.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (FLEEWOOD) BRANCH Calling all Ex-Wrens residing in the TRACE YOUR ANCESTORY Fylde Coast Area. We meet every If you need help tracing your 2nd Monday of the month at the ancestors come and join us.

R.N.L.I. Station, Fleetwood at 10LFH&HS Fylde branch meet every 30am for coffee and chat and the 2nd Wednesday every month occasional day trip. For more info at 7.30 in the Church Hall of St call Sheila on 01253 402415 Martin & St Hilda Fleetwood Road Carleton FY6 7NL. Web www.lfhhs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RNA co.uk for more info or call 858058 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We meet 1st Sunday every month at the conservative Club, Lowther FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP Road, Fleetwood. We welcome Meets at Trinity Methodist Church, ex navy, merchant navy, relatives Fleetwood Road at 7.30pm, on alternate Mondays. All are welcome or just become a social member nominal cost. Angela Patchett on - Guest Charge: £2 Information: 878747 771778; 878927; or 779361 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meetings held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 until April at United FRECKLETON BOWLING CLUB would like to welcome anyone who is interested in trying crown green bowling to our helpful,friendly open day bowling sessions.

Every Saturday in April and May between 1pm and 3pm. For further information Tel 01772635313

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Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. New and prospective members always welcome – just pop along on a Tuesday evening.

Neal Pascoe 01253 734243, www. northfylde-ps.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND 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.

Rehearse every Wednesday 7pm-9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not come along and give it a bash or come and see us at the local galas this summer. Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco.org.uk or visit our website at pocologo.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD OLD BOYS BAND Has been around for quite a few years now. We are always on the lookout for new members and as we have another busy year ahead we especially want people to join now. We meet every Wednesday in the Fleetwood Conservative Club , Lowther Road at 19.45. All are welcome, novices or players of the side drum, tenner drum, bugle and bell-lyre.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE QUAD ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE We meet every Weds evening at Farmer Parrs in Fleetwood. Adults (18+ years) 8.30pm-9.30pm. Youth Division also meets on a Weds evening at Farmer Parrs Badgers (5-10 years old) 6pm-7pm Cadets (10-18 years old) 7pm-8.15pm. We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to learn basic life saving skills. As well as first aid we also cover lots of other fun activities and earn various badges and certificates. Gemma Mellow 07969 441058 e: gemma. mellow@sja.org.uk

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Fleetwood’s most prestigious hotel, the North Euston is gearing up for an Easter anniversary year. Opened in 1841 the building has a long and varied history after being designed by noted architect Decimus Burton.

On Friday March 25th the hotel is to be officially ‘re-opened’ at 2pm in a ceremony involving the Mayor and Mayoress, Fleetwood Old Boys Band and the Warblers on T’Wyre.

Events are taking place over the course of the Easter weekend and exhibitions in the hotel outlining its varied history.

Over the weekend there will be various acts performing at the North Euston, a vintage fashion show on Saturday 26th, tours of the hotel cellars, a vintage craft fair and on Easter Monday a Classic Car show and a George Formby Tribute.

The hotel is particularly interested in obtaining any photographs or items of Fleetwood/hotel history which could be used as part of the exhibition. If you think you have something of interest which could be used; or have any other general enquiries please contact the North Euston hotel on 01253 876525.

On the 25th from 2.30pm the hotel will be offering a cream tea in the ballroom at £5.00 per person with all profits being donated to Trinity Hospice. Please contact the North Euston if you wish to participate in this and you can obtain a ticket.

This is going to be a busy weekend of events, so do come along and join in the fun.

Sports & Activities ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, Tuesdays 8pm, Thursdays 8pm Fleetwood High School Come along and get into shape the best possible way. Burn up to 1000 calories, feel & look fabulous. £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ZUMBA WITH YVETTE Wednesday at 6.30pm at Fleetwood Cricket Club, Broadwater, Fleetwood, FY7 8AS. Suitable for ladies of all ages and fitness levels. T: 07540 777240 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Fleetwood Library, North Albert Street FY7 6AJ Tel: 352721 www. meditationinblackpool.org.uk RegCharity no. 1080291

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

Entertainment FLEETWOOD R’N’B CLUB 3rd Friday of every month.

The Royal Oak, also known as Dead’Uns , 171 Lord St Fletwood FY7 6SR. FREE ENTRY. Real Ales

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 Find us on facebook. Visit us einsteininitiative.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNITED REFORMED CHURCH will be holding their monthly Coffee Morning on Wednesday 16th March in the Church Hall on Dronsfield Rd. 10.30-12noon there is a Raffle, Bring & Buy. Refreshments.

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FLEETWOOD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Broadway Rooms, St Nicholas Church, Fleetwood meets every 3rd Tuesday starting at 2pm.

Doors open at 1.30pm. Our next dates: 15 March 2016 is “Search Dogs UK” a talk and on 19 April “Chocolate by Josie” will be a sweet treat of chocolate making.

Join us for an enjoyable afternoon with tea and cake. More information from Pam Tel: 01253 873991 or Anne Tel: 0777 4542402 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE ART GROUP meet every Wednesday afternoon in the River Room at Wyre Country Park. Beginners or intermediates (with life drawing ) classes. Tel Tina on 07835050950 for more details.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP Meets at Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road on Monday March 14th at 7.30pm An illustrated talk will be given by Pam Dowson on “Bulgaria and Venice”. All welcome £2 Enquiries to 878927 or 771778 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD ROTARY CLUB Come and Join us in Celebrating 175 years service to Fleetwood !

TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH Craft Group each Monday from 10am at the Mount Hotel Services each Sunday at 10.45am First Friday Service at 10am followed by a Coffee Morning from 10.30am. Third Wednesday from 10.30am Coffee Morning Fourth Sunday 9.30am to 10.45am Breakfast At Trinity for young people from 5 to 13 years. Lots of fun and activities including breakfast, games, video story, craft, all in an hour and a quarter!

Saturday 19th March Spring Celebration with Stalls, Children’s activities, Easter Egg Bola, Cake Stall, Refreshments All are welcome to our services, coffee mornings and meetings.

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 505 759. E-mail: bwfdivingacademy@ outlook.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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CHARLIES CHEEKY CHIPMUNKS Baby & Toddler group. Each Thursday 9am-11am (Termtime 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

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1301 (FLEETWOOD) SQUADRON, AIR TRAINING CORPS - NOW RECRUITING Grange Road, Fleetwood FY7 8BH. (Tues & Thurs only)Time: 7 – 9:15pm Tues & Thurs. Age: 13-20. A variety of opportunities are on offer to the cadets including flying, gliding, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sport, UK and overseas camps, first aid training plus many more activities. See our webpage for more details. The organisation is staffed by Adult Volunteers and we are always looking for interested adults from the local community to join us. Contact: Sqn Ldr Kath Lane Tel: 01253 870493 Email: oc.1301@aircadets.org www.1301aircadets.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15TH FLEETWOOD ST. EDMUNDS RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES Rainbows, Brownies & Guides in Fleetwood. Rainbows age 5-7, Brownies age 7-10, Guides age 10+. Lots of activities, badges to earn, trips and holidays. To apply to join any of our units please register your interest at www. girlguiding.org.uk or call us on 0800 1 69 59 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD GYM FOOTBALL Team Training Times Under 6’s Saturdays 10am King Georges (Outside) and Mondays 5-6 Fleetwood High School (Inside) £3 a week Under 7’s Saturdays 10 am King Georges (Match or Training) and Mondays 6-7 Fleetwood High School

(Inside) Under 8’s Saturdays 10 am Match or Training and Tuesday 5-6 and Thursday 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 9’s League Games Sat 10am and Tues 6-8 at Fleetwood High School (Inside) Under 10’s League Game Sat and Mon 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 11’s League Game Sunday and Training Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7-8pm at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 12’s League Games Sundays, Training Monday 6-7 and Wednesday 7-8 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 13’s League Games Sunday and Training Thursdays 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 14’s Yellows and Blues League Games Sundays and Training Wednesdays 8-9 at Fleetwood High (Outside) All Fleetwood Gym teams subs are only £4 a week and each player receives a FREE Playing Kit, Training Kit and Tracksuit.

To play in a Fleetwood Gym Team then contact Club Secretary Barry Whittaker on 07775928332 or www.fleetwoodgym -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD KITE CLUB LAND & SEA Anything kites, beach and recreational related, action packed,fun and friendly atmosphere. During the winter months we meet every other Saturday between 1pm-3pm and during the summer months our club flyin’s run on every other Wednesday evening 6pm-8pm.

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TARGETED NEET (NOT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING) Drop in for Young People 16 – 18 who are case loaded to Targeted Youth Support workers. Openings: Tuesday 1:00 – 4:00, Cost – N/A. Activity Info: Console Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Dance Machine, table tennis, Pool & Snooker, table football. Tea & Toast. Organised trips Louise Ashcroft – 775100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1ST FLEETWOOD SCOUTS Scout Hut, St. John Ave, Fleetwood. FY7 8DN 1st Fleetwood Scout Group is open to both boys and girls from the age of 6 years. Beaver Scouts aged 6-8 meet on a Tuesday evening 6-7.15 pm. Scouts aged 10-14 years meet on a Wednesday evening 7-9pm. Cub Scouts 8-10 years meet on a Thursday evening 6.30-8pm. Activities include camping, hiking, archery, shooting and trips out to name just a few gaining badges along the way.

Suitable for all ages, interests and capabilities. We also have places for volunteers to become leaders/helpers or shop assistants.

All adult members have to go through a DBS check. The group has a charity shop on London St. to help raise funds to keep the group going. 106 years providing fun and adventure for young people in Fleetwood founded in 1909. Please contact Group Scout Leader Belinda Armstrong Tel 07554363730 E: blinda@sky.com

0795 643 8805 Phil-fkc@hotmail.com www. fleetwoodkiteclub.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ARMY CADETS Preston Street, Fleetwood.

01772 717078 www.lancashirearmycadets.com Mon & Weds 7-9pm (turn up on Night) Age: (Year 8) 12-18 yrs 9 months Cost: Free 4-6 trial period followed by £10 enrolment fee (to cover insurance) and you will receive a free uniform. Group run

by Adult Volunteers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PHOENIX YOUTH THEATRE Phoenix Youth Theatre meet every Friday at cardinal allen school fleetwood from 6 til 8.

For more details telephone Roz 07515703133 or Paula.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 206 Poulton Road, FY7 7LB Time: Children’s Club every Thursday evening term time only, 5.30 - 7pm. Age: 5-14. We have lots of activities on the Thursday such as football, crafts & cooking.

Audrey Doyle on 01253 875618.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FLEETWOOD MULTI STARS SPORTS CLUB Fleetwood High School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8HE Joanne: 01253 776093 / 07519 353131 Ronan: 887369 ronan.mcmahon@wyre.gov.uk Tues, 5pm - 6pm Disability Football Session Weds, 6pm - 7pm Disability MultiSport Session Thurs, 6pm - 8pm Disability Trampolining and Alternative Sport Session All activities are for boys and girls aged 8 - 20 yrs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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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 Keen young swimmers should come along to Fleetwood YMCA Swimming Pool, The Esplanade, Fleetwood on Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm. to 7.30pm for a free trial, speak to the coach on the pool.

Or at Poulton YMCA Pool, Breck Road, Poulton on Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOUNT TAEKWONDO CLUB The Mount Taekwondo Club - Mondays - Junior class 4.305.30pm & Senior Class 6.007.00pm, Thursdays - 5.00-6.30pm Juniors, 6.00-7.30pm Seniors. at Broadway Rooms, St. Nick’s Church. Fleetwood. Saturdays 09.30-10.30am Mixed Class Traditional Taekwondo & 10.3011.30am Mixed Class - Sport/ Sparring Taekwondo at Fleetwood YMCA. First Lesson Free! Find us on Facebook. Special offer for new Senior beginners - 5 lessons for just £5!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MULTI SPORTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE Fleetwood Leisure Centre, YMCA Wednesdays 10.15-11.15 £3 per person Want To Try Lots Of Fun Sports, Activities & Games, Meet New People And Stay Healthy While Having A Great Time? If The Answer Is Yes...Then Why Not Come Along To Our Weekly MultiSport Sessions. Contact Chris Debar Sports Officer for Wyre Council 01253 887209 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL FUNK DANCE TROUPES Royal Funk: Aged 11+ Classes Sundays 5-7pm and Mondays

%.30-7.30pm. Classes £4.50 each.

Royal Funk Miniatures: Age 5-10 years. Class Monday 4.305.30pm. Class £4.

All troupe members get to perform in shows, competitions, charity events and cabarets. Royal Funk have reached the Finals of the International Choreographic Awards for the last 2 years.

07874922223 royalfunkdancing@yahoo.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TOMMYS YMCA LOFTHOUSE BUILDING Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood www.fleetwoodcyp.org.uk. One year membership £2.00 then 50 pence per night. Monday & Wednesday: Seniors Year 7 and above 6:45pm - 9:30pm. Tuesday & Thursday: Juniors Year 5 and above 5:45pm -7:45pm. Boxing sessions: Monday to Thursday Juniors 5:30pm - 6:30pm Seniors 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Requires additional Membership).

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 TAEKWONDO CLUB Crescent buildings (Next to the North Euston Hotel) Bold Street, Fleetwood. 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 6.15 to 7.30 Traditional Tuesday 6.00 to 7.15 Mixed, Wednesday 6.15 to 7.30 Sport, Thursday 5.00 to 6.00 Peawees 6.00 to 7.15 All other grades.

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www.fleetwoodtkd.co.uk instructor@fleetwoodtkd.co.uk CAFE 3ONE6 (YOUTH CAFE) Held at the cafe 208 Lord Street, Fleetwood, Tel: 873098 Time: 7-9pm every other Friday.

Please check by phone/notice in cafe for update to opening days in 2015 Free drinks and toast in a friendly and safe environment (all staff CRB checked).

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

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