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It’s August and it’s the heat has been epic so far already, bad luck if you are a vampire. There’s no need to head off on a summer holiday with weather like this, just stay on the Fylde coast and check out the hundreds of things we have going on locally, many of which are listed within these very pages.

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usic stars Ella Eyre and Jonas Blue will perform at the 2018 Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert.

Diversity, Club MTV DJs R3wire & Varski and MTV Presenter Becca Dudley also join the lineup at Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland on Friday 31st August for what promises to be the most spectacular free event in the resort’s calendar!

Ella Eyre will appear on the SwitchOn stage having recently perfomed with Sigala at ‘Isle of MTV’ in Malta on 27th June. Ella, who is an ‘MTV Staying Alive Foundation’ ambassador is currently riding high in the charts with her latest song, Answerphone.

The singer is best known for her collaborations with Rudimental on their UK number one single, ‘Waiting All Night’, which won the 2014 Brit Award for British Single of The Year. Ella also performed with DJ Fresh on his single, ‘Gravity’ and with Sigala on ‘Came Here for Love’.

Ella will be joined by MTV EMA and Brit award nominee, Jonas Blue.

Jonas, a multi-platinum hit maker, has surpassed more than 4 billion streams with chart-topping singles like ‘Fast Car’, ‘Perfect Strangers’, ‘By Your Side’ and ‘Mama’.

Dance group Diversity make a return for their third consecutive year after switching on the 2017 Illuminations in a unique partnership with Star Trek.

This year, they will bring another scintillating routine to the SwitchOn stage and will be joined

by Britain’s Got Talent finalists DVJ (Diversity Juniors). From September, they will embark on their 8th UK tour with Street Dance Circus Spectacular: IGNITE, before returning to Blackpool in October for SLIMEFEST, hosted by Diversity’s own Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.

Also returning are MTV’s Becca Dudley, along with R3wire and Varski, the Club MTV DJs and

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The Friday night celebration will start with a ‘Blackpool Introduces’ showcase featuring the best of talent from across the Fylde Coast, prior to the start of the main show.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said ‘This promises to be another spectacular night of free entertainment on the Tower Festival Headland. The last few Switch-On events have generated an incredible party atmosphere and the line-up that is now taking shape for 2018 guarantees something very special to kickstart the Illuminations season.’

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More artists, including the celebrity who will pull the switch to launch the 2018 Blackpool Illuminations season will be unveiled in the weeks ahead.

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estival on the Sea is a new event taking place on North Pier, Blackpool on the 23rd September and is part of the Blackpool Music Run event.

The Family event will have music and entertainment for everybody, with a headline set by Hoosiers, supported by Union J who are currently back in charts. Children aged 14 and under will get free entry to the Festival when accompanied by a paying adult.

Adults tickets are currently available at ÂŁ15 for a limited time only.

The event on North Pier takes place between 13:00 and 18:00. Performing alongside Hoosiers and Union J at the festival will be Acadian Driftwood, Blackpool Favourites - Ska Face, Showhawk Duo, Sonic Boom Six, Panto star - Steve Royle and Tongue of Fire.

The festival is also a celebration for all participants of the inaugural Blackpool Music Run, which is a 10k event along Blackpool Promenade starting from 11am, with the roads closed to traffic. Along the route there will be stages set up with local and upcoming acts playing throughout the run. Local bands, such as The Sound, Nana White Pepper, Touch the Pearl, Oceans Over Alderaan as well as solo acts like Ellie Dibben, Sal Pepper and many more.

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Blackpool Music Run and Festival on the Sea are both pleased to support local charity Streetlife, who aid young adults in Blackpool who are struggling.

Nicola Thorp, who plays Nicola Rubinstein on Coronation Street is also taking part in the event as an ambassador for Streetlife. As the nominated charity, Streetlife will have buckets along the route and around all of the stages to help collect funds for them. If you really want to help why not consider getting sponsored to do the Music Run and choose Streetlife as your charity. Of course there are people running for other charities as well, which may be close to their hearts as well as others who are just running for fun.

Entry to Blackpool Music Run, which takes place before Festival on the Sea, is ÂŁ22 and includes entry to the Festival. Tickets for all options and more information can be found at www. blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk

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Cyclists raise funds for Trinity

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On Sun 8th July nearly 40 riders supporting the Bispham based hospice completed the 60 mile cycle on Sunday in extremely hot and humid conditions, with the first Trinity rider back after just three hours and 50 minutes.

Among the cyclists was Trinity’s HR Manager David Warburton who is training for the charity’s London to Paris Bike Ride which sets off in September.

David said ‘It was a tough ride in such heat, but the atmosphere was amazing and really kept you going. It was wonderful to see so many people taking part just for Trinity, knowing how much of a

difference they were making for our patients and their loved ones.

There is still a long way to go in my training before the cycle from London to Paris later in the year, but if Sunday is anything to go by it’s going to be a very challenging but fulfilling experience.’

Cyclists taking part at the weekend raised sponsorship which will go towards providing Trinity care at the hospice, the hospital and in the community.

Trinity’s Events Assistant Antonia Hawkins said ‘We know this year was a tough ride for our cyclists in such warm conditions. They all did so well to complete the route, and to raise so much in sponsorship. Every penny raised will go directly to proving outstanding palliative care to all who need it on the Fylde coast. www.trinityhospice.co.uk

Businesses beach friendly list

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here are over 25 dedicated beach clean groups spread across the North West coast volunteering their time to help reduce litter on the beach and in the sea.

Although volunteering their time to help on a beach clean may be a stretch for many people, much can be done within the community to prevent pollution reaching the natural environment in the first place.

That’s why LOVEmyBEACH have developed a beach friendly checklist for business owners, offering advice on how improvements can be made to prevent pollution.

Simple steps such as disposing of kitchen fats in the bin rather than down the sink, putting stickers on your toilets asking people to put disposable products in the bin 14

and not the toilet, or becoming a ReFILL station to cut back on the requirement for single-use water bottles, can all help make a difference.

Kate Shane, Head of Merlin Entertainments’ Blackpool Cluster has recently signed up to be a LOVEmyBEACH business and as a result is promoting the ‘3Ps’ initiative in all of their venues toilet facilities in order to avoid environmentally-damaging items ending up in marine waters or washed up on the beach.

The checklist is a simple A4 sheet which a business owner or manager could complete in less than half an hour. It also includes an employee pledge sheet; encouraging businesses to speak to their teams about the actions which individuals can take at work and at home to Kate said ‘This is an incredibly protect our coastline. important campaign.

When people flush the wrong things The business checklist can be found down the toilet it significantly on the LOVEmyBEACH website. The increases the risk of sewage and site also contains information about unflushable items leaking into the beach clean events across the North sea which can cause problems West coast for those businesses for wildlife and also make who want to go the extra mile. people ill if they are swimming or www.lovemybeach.org/ paddling.’

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PDSA vet, Olivia Anderson-Nathan, said ‘Although we might be aware of the risks of the sun to ourselves, many owners are unaware that our pets face the same dangers of sunburn, heatstroke and even skin cancer. Heatstroke, for example, can have devastating consequences. Bear in mind on a hot day that dogs can’t control their body temperature the way we can.

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The temperature inside cars during warm weather can rapidly soar, leaving pets inside at risk of suffering fatal heatstroke. The charity warns that common measures like parking in the shade or keeping the windows open are not effective, as temperatures inside the car can still sky-rocket in these circumstances.

Exposure to heat and direct sunlight can cause serious cases of heatstroke and excessive sun exposure can even cause skin cancer in some unlucky pets with light-coloured fur, which affords even less protection from the UV rays.

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The CARE (Carers and Relative Experience) Group has been created

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It was launched during a special event at Beaverbrooks House in June. The programme is the brainchild of Trinity nurse Claire Frith, who wrote a research paper on how services could be improved for unpaid carers.

this type of information being available to everyone who might find themselves in a caring position. Something that would give them the knowledge they need and to empower them to take more control.’

Claire, who was one of the first nurses for Trinity’s ‘Hospice at Home’ service, said she felt there had been a gap for unpaid carers and a lack of information in the more practical aspects of caring for someone at home. Claire came to know some of those struggles as her own family went through them as they looked after her granddad at home.

The CARE Group will be a rolling programme for Blackpool residents, consisting of six sessions over a three month period.

Each session will talk about different topics as well as give practical demonstrations.

She said ‘As a qualified nurse, I was pretty much the first port of call for my family.

They were turning to me for advice and help. At one point my Nanna had spent an hour trying to change granddad’s bedsheets, frightened she was going to hurt him. When I got there and did it in 10 minutes it made me realise that the little things we do in day to day nursing may be more difficult for less experienced carers. That’s when it came to me about

Amanda Madden, an Adult Carers Support Worker at Blackpool Carers Centre said ‘We’re delighted to partner with Trinity on this exciting venture and proud that our service will be at the hub of this programme. From the point of referral, we can support carers into and through our Adult Carer service, cancer and dementia specific services and also now throughout the course, providing additional aftercare support as required.’

Claire added ‘I don’t think people are often aware of how difficult it can be to look after someone at home, and this course will talk about those difficulties. It will help to prepare them and educate them while providing practical skills.’

Carers can self-refer through Blackpool Carers Centre or speak to a health care professional, with the first sessions taking place in September. www.blackpoolcarers.org

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lackpool’s two-day Air Show is back this summer with a fantastic programme of aerial entertainment.

The spectacular free event will take place on Blackpool Promenade on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August and will include a breathtaking finale by the world-famous Red Arrows.

The event, which is being sponsored by Northern, will showcase the very best in British aviation with a whole host of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots. The programme will begin shortly after 1.30pm on both days, with the best viewing points on the promenade between North and Central Piers.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which features a Spitfire, a Hurricane and a Lancaster Bomber, will take part in a hugely patriotic display. Crowds will also be able to see an RAF Typhoon thunder across the horizon; see spectacular aerobatic displays from the Turbulent Team, Wing Walkers and The Blades; and view some of the world’s best aircraft flying over the iconic Blackpool seafront including a Strikemaster, Chipmunk and Swordfish.

The RAF Red Arrows team will bring the show to an unforgettable finale on the second day with another awesome display of speed, agility and precision.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said ‘The Blackpool Air Show is always one of the highlights of Blackpool’s summer. The line-up of planes and stunt teams looks brilliant and it promises to deliver a fantastic two days of free entertainment for all the family. I would encourage people to stay over for the whole weekend and take the opportunity to enjoy everything that Blackpool has to offer.’

Craig Harrop, Interim Regional Director at Northern said ‘We’re delighted to be the main sponsors of the upcoming Blackpool Air Show. Northern play an integral part in the tourism sector, with Blackpool being one of our busiest destinations. We look forward to supporting the event in our role as the main transport provider, and also as headline sponsor and are excited to welcome people from all over the UK into Blackpool on our services.’

Visitors are encouraged to arrive into the resort early to avoid any traffic congestion. To complement the aerial programme, there will be plenty to see and do on the ground before the show starts with a whole range of stalls, stands and concessions in front of The Blackpool Tower including the Red Arrows ground team. In addition, there will be a fantastic selection of food and drink concessions.

The official Blackpool Air Show programme will be available to purchase on the day from the VisitBlackpool stand in the main Air Show village or from the VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre located at Festival House opposite Blackpool Tower.

For full programme timings and regular updates, go to www. visitblackpool.com/ airshow. There will be further details nearer the event on special park-and-ride facilities, so keep checking updates.

Please note that the programme is potentially subject to change due to both aircraft availability and weather conditions.

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ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH Open every Saturday to visitors throughout the year, 10am - 2pm.

Refreshments provided. Trips up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: 07709574422

BOUNDARY LIBRARY @ THE GRANGE Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am-5pm Tuesday 1pm - 5pm, Wednesday 1pm - 5pm, Thursday 1pm - 5pm Friday 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am 4.00pm Sunday closed

LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday closed

MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday - closed 30

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FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE Local cat welfare charity serving the community in the Blackpool and Flyde area. Our policy at the sanctuary is not to catch and cage but to heal and home. The little orphans have safe and warm units with radio and TV. Our aim is to make our cats feel at home as possible. Our methods may seem eccentric but they work. Our cats are happy and healthy and our homing record is exceptional.

Info on how to donate or adopt a cat visit www.feline-welfare. co.uk or tel: 01253 839500

AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Residents who due to age, illness or disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver books to your home for further details please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: 01253 476390 NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed.

We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. Prior to rehoming we carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue is run by Linda Cameron Davies with the support of volunteers and foster carers. Call 07982 677016, visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email us at bpool9rehome@mail.com THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444 BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through.

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Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BA. We receive callers at the door most days until 9.00pm FUNDRAISING GROUP Why not come along & join our friendly fundraising group. We meet the first Thursday of every month at All Hallows Church Hall (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s Hospice in Bispham. We collect in stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride bikes (not all at the same time) and have a good laugh. Come along & find out, we would love to meet you - our members are aged 1580+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham.

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Details 343701. No charge.

BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone who feels that they We provide a Shopping Service may have a problem with alcohol to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde is welcome to attend any A.A. and Wyre to residents aged 18+. meeting. This is an ‘open’ meeting Support is provided for clients if which means that partners, friends needed. Contact 622812. and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker.

PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to SUPPORT GROUP 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 Our meetings take place every two 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 months at 2.00pm in the function bisphamworkshop@gmail.com room at Plough Inn, Staining.

10th August, 12th October, 14th DIABETES UK December 2018: 8th February Blackpool Area Group. Monthly 2019, 12th April 2019, 14th June meetings every 3rd Wednesday 2019. This is a local area support At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra group for this debilitating condition Community Room, Clifton Retail and we would like other sufferers Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 of this disease, carers, spouses 4UJ. For more information phone and partners to come along and Gerald 07923954411, Doreen join us. Our aim is to offer help 07770630189. and support to each other and raise the profile of this little-known

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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda Endicott 828584 or mndconnect 08457 626262 H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING At The Village Hotel, East Park Drive, Blackpool. Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome and we look forward to meeting Patients, Carer and family member on the night.

2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact Sharon - Mobile: 07572493874. Email: Sharon@ theswallows.org.uk SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree Community Centre, Cherry Tree Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/ chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w.

BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others battling blood cancer. Patients, carers, family and friends all welcome. We meet 7pm third Wednesday every month (not August) Macmillan Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 or Lesley 07890 847796.

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PARKINSON’S UK BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE BRANCH meet on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, FY5 2BQ. For support and social activities come and join us. For more info contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55.

Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Weds of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer – patients, spouses and carers are welcome! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms.

Please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

NOOR A MADINA TRUST 29 to 35 Ripon Road, Blackpool We collect medical aids and medicine along with funds for overseas medical aid.

talk) & occasional activities such as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc.

Enquiries most welcome. Please show family members who might be interested. Either join Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP We hold various monthly meetings for carers, both during the day and in the evenings at Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ If you care, unpaid, for a family member or friend, come and join us for tea, coffee and biscuits.

Have a chat and meet new friends.

Call 01253 393748 for details.

SENSITIVE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Have you lost a precious loved one? We offer sensitive one to one or small group support to enable you to work through your loss. We are part of the Gate Community Church. For info, contact Julia on 07969087352 or 01253 760758.

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LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (Opposite Belle Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members welcome. Also associate membership will be available. ALL welcome.

THE ‘CRAFTY LADIES’ St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham. We now meet twice monthly 1pm to 3pm on the 1st & 2nd Wednesdays of the month. Brighten up the winter months, come and join us and PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL bring your own craft project or ADVISER learn something new - crochet, Sharon Holland, covering knitting, embroidery, card making, Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and painting etc. If you’ve always Lancaster. Offering information and wanted to paint but didn’t have support to anyone with a diagnosis the confidence to have a go, let us of Parkinson’s and their families. teach you. No drawing or painting If you would like to get in touch to skills are required as we give discuss if I can help you, please expert tuition. We also arrange ring; 0344 225 3757, email outings to places of interest. sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 visit the Parkinson’s UK website; 594585 www.parkinsons.org.uk

Social Groups NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members.

Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small

ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Cricket Club, Stanley Park The Association is for any serving/ ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be made very welcome. Meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 19:30. Contact The Secretary 07946222517

EASY GOING GUY With varied hobbies such as concerts,music and theatre is seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 years for friendship and days and evenings out.

Tel Patrick 07853 567 785.

STAINING WI Meetings on a variety of subjects are held every third Wednesday in the month from 7:30pm in St Luke’s church next to Staining school. Further details from Jean Armstrong on 886325 or just turn up on the night.

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BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT If you have an interest in cake decorating & Sugarcraft, then come along to our meetings. We have a different demonstrator every month showcasing lots of different skills. It is a great opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for cake decorating. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced Sugarcrafters. The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more info call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:30 - 4:15pm. We hold tuition classes a supply materials for the following; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin Pricking and General Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush up on some old ones. We organise coach trips and occasional outside workshops.

Dunsop Court, Blackpool.

Tel: 01253 405138 SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S Held in St Luke’s church Staining, every 2nd Thursday of the month for afternoon teas. We also run a day trip the last Thursday of every month. Everyone welcome.

For further details tel Mrs Finch on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley on 01253 397516 FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde!

Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer. All Welcome!

For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn. police.uk

RENDEZVOUS COFFEE MORNING FOR OVER 55’S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of each month in the church lounge at Christ Church with All Saints, Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, speakers, quizzes, games and gentle exercise. £1.50.

Contact Ruth 01253 390272.

We are a friendly sharing group of ladies getting together to share a common interest. We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together. New members are always welcome. There is a small charge of £1.50 per week to help pay for room hire. For more information ring Chris on 01253 593556. Or just come along on Tuesday.

ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP Amateur theatre group that meets at St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows’ Road, Bispham every Thursday at 7.30pm and Sundays at 7pm. Info Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 or by email: bmelling@blueyonder.co.uk

BISPHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Cavendish Road U R Church Hall Bispham. We are a group of forward looking women who meet together monthly. The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests.

Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts and crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome.

Contact Pauline 352365

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Fylde Bird Club. We are a small friendly bird watching club; we meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton at 7.45. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to for £3, or join the prices are £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each year. Visit www.fyldebirdclub.org FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’ (part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for you to pick and choose from. For anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. With over 300 meetups in two years, we must be doing something right. www.meetup.com/fcsocialites or call 07974 597097 SASSY SEWERS are a group of ladies who meet every Tuesday afternoon at St.Pauls Centre on Egerton Road from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, dress making, Quilting, knitting and cross-stitch.

BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD CLUB Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont Community Centre, Claremont Road Now in our 40th year!

Concerts are held on the 2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top professional performers with a variety of music to suit everyone.

For details phone or text Stephen on 07731 148530 TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Woodlands School, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF.

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We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards.

Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For info and application form contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the The Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 3PZ. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon.

For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Cleveleys Community Centre.

Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Caroline 07974079181, fkawebs@gmail. com or www.freewebs.com/ fylde-kennel-association BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is keen for you to join us in our own purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. No experience necessary, just an interest in art. The studio is open Monday to Friday for various members groups. Thursday evening ‘club night’ activities include free demonstrations, practicals and appraisals led by visiting artists.

We also run coach trips, social events and weekend workshops and hold a number of exhibitions of members work throughout the year. Interested? Go to our website blackpoolartsociety. co.uk for more information or call the studio on 01253 768297 34

or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 year old female would like female travel companion and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia 594488 BLACKPOOL & FYLDE BRANCH OF SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (opposite Belle Vue pub) 37e Whitegate Dr. Meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 19:30 for 20:00 hrs. The branch is open to serving and ex submariners also associate membership is available. All welcome. www.blackpoolsubmariners. weebly.com BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter on the Fylde.

We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights up on the 1st Floor (near the old Army Careers Office) Browse the indoor market then sit down for a brew, breakfast and banter.

Sappers Very welcome ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.

Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: xbootneck36@btinternet.com CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation Army Raikes Parade. Every last Saturday of the month 10-12pm Contact Ann Pressley 01253 311231 THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 3TWNow being run by Deborah Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd .

A warm welcome awaits you every Sunevening for a demonstration of mediumship followed by an Open Circle. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea or coffee and biscuits afterwards included in the £3 entrance fee.

Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool

SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 WHIST DRIVE 890775 St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Hallow Road, Bispham.

CARLETON LADIES GROUP Every Tuesday from 13:30pm.

St Martins & St Hildas Church Admission £2 to include tea and 2nd Tuesday of every month biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won 1.45pm. Most welcome to come Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 and meet new people, Interesting speakers as well as a walking YUGIOH POKEMON WEEKLY group/ladies luncheon, and theatre CLUB trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 Join us on sat 5.30pm till 8.30pm at Marton Methodist Church, THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Midgeland Road, Blackpool.

Blackpool & District Meet on the More info tel 07939478483 Second Thursday of each Month at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All Fun, friendly and all inclusive

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local drama group at Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road on Wednesday evenings.

Recently performed at Bispham Conservative Club and raised £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For more info call Marie 07376113612

For more information please telephone 01253 700735 BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE YOUTH CONCERT BAND We are seeking a kit drummer for our Youth Concert Band under the age of 18 and who is grade 4 or above. We offer free rehearsals, a wide range of music covering various genres, full support when needed and the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues including tours abroad. Please contact Andrew White on 07973 727881 or 01253 476767.

THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St. Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Poulton (next to Castle Gardens). Membership is open to retired or semi-retired persons.

Meetings include a speaker, refreshments, etc. New members BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE welcome. Contact Mel on 352137. COMMUNITY CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth for everyone that sings a variety Form College - 7.30pm of styles? A choir that is happy Our meetings consist of illustrated to take everyone from beginners talks covering all parts of the to experienced singers, Male & world, and speakers are drawn Female? Aged 16 and up Then from recognised professional BMS Community Choir is for you. writers, photographers and We rehearse every Thursday nights journalists, our own members and at the Music Centre on Cherry travellers from across the country. Tree Road (next to St Georges New members and visitors are School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more most welcome. information or questions contact Facilities: Suitable for the bmscomchoir@gmail.com. disabled, including audio loop.

Refreshments: Available during the FHT BLACKPOOL break. Cost: Membership is £20 for FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC the season. Visitors may pay at the THERAPISTS MEETING door for a fee of £4 per meeting.

Every last Thursday of the month This fee will be refunded if you join held at Blackpool Cricket Club as a full member.

7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, For further information, including Students/£5 Members/£8 Non details about the Programme for members. Speakers every month the Year visit: wwwtraveltalks. friendly fun and informal meetings, club, Twitter or Facebook.com/ all welcome!

FyldeTravellers. Telephone Joan www.blackpool-crystal-therapy.

Gaffiney on 01253 700799 co.uk/FHT BLACKPOOL MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION Ever been in the Merchant Navy?

Why not come along and join us?

Bring you partner if you wish. We meet on alternate Sundays at the Guards Club, Whitegate Drive at 11am. We are a very friendly group and we organise trips etc.

Monday 8th October Speaker - Gerry Wolstenholme ‘Whitehall Reminiscences’. Monday 12th November Speaker – Barbara Weston assisted by Veronica McDonnell and Jacqueline Love ‘Local Art Heritage’ Barbara is a Committee member of the “Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection”. Tel: (01253) 730787 Archive – Tel: (01253) 730775 thecentre@lythamheritage.co.uk archivecentre@lythamheritage. co.uk. www.lythamheritage. co.uk

KEYBOARD PLAYER WANTED Band playing original music looking for a female keyboard/ synth player. We play Atmospheric - Shoegaze/Post-Rock/Math Rock sort of music, it’s all nice melodies but with odd timings and non-linear song structures.

Our sound is similar to arists 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. Listen to us at www.oceansoveralderaan. co.uk and get in touch by email treefiddy@oceansoveralderaan. co.uk

KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month.

Reading Lounge, Central Library, LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP 2 Henry Street, Lytham, Lancashire 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck knitting poppies (For Victoria FY8 5LE Hospital in association with The SOCIAL EVENTS 2018 British Legion, all for charity) All Speaker events take place at the Assembly Rooms at 2.30pm.

Monday 10th September Annual BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF lunch at the Glendower Hotel 12,30 TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP for 1.00pm. Pre booking essential. are looking for places in the

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Blackpool area to hold coffee mornings at, more likely at the weekend. That could be churches, church halls, community rooms, anywhere really where we would have access to hot water and preferably a kitchen area..

All the cash raised will go directly to Trinity Hospice and our volunteers will do all the hard work, we just ask for use of the room.

Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATON Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made welcome. For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 761769

GAY DINING GROUP Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde Coast. A great way to meet new like-minded friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Good company, good food, enjoy life to the full. Meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month (23rd Aug, 27th Sep, 25th Oct, 22nd Nov, and 20th Dec). Various venues in the Lytham/St Anne’s area. For more information and details of our next get-together text 07468 492304.

Clubs & Societies FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK Meet the 3rd Saturday in each month, come along for a cuppa at 1:30 meeting at 2:00 with speaker. come & find out what is happening 36

in our lovely park. all welcome.

Info ring 318948 BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome. Meet every third Weds of the month, 7-30pm.

Contact Helen 354548

12 weeks). For more info and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk

BLACKPOOL PALATINE ROTARY CLUB. Would you like to help others have a better quality of life both at home and abroad AND have fun while you are doing it? Are you between BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 25 and 105 yrs old? Then Rotary is 596 Devonshire Road Bispham for you! Palatine Club meets each Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 week on a Tuesday for a meal, Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 social night or an outing, if you are years old plus adults to fill roles as interested in coming along phone instructional staff or as members Gail on 07530175111 or Howard of the Unit Management Team. on 07712619612 or you can Contact us or drop in for a chat visit our website by searching on a parade night. 01253 500499 Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club online.

GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesday evenings BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor LEGION Community Centre, Edmonton The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT, This is Scene. Varied entertainment every a chance to brush up or improve afternoon & evening, including our your German in a relaxed, friendly famous Free & Easy, and Wacky atmosphere. We are now in our Wednesday Club. Function Room summer season when we have Available for Special Events & regular conversation meetings Forces Reunions. All welcome, (Unterhaltungsabende). Quite often contact the Treasurer on 01253 these days we do this on a one 508084. King Street, Blackpool to one basis when you get plenty of opportunity to chat and to get BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB to know some of our members.

Meets at Staining Village Hall the Contact Terry on 01253 867825 last Wednesday of every month THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS at 7.30pm. New Members and Guests welcome. Contact Joan Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on Pickering 01253 394622 Wednesday evenings. New Members always welcome for acting, backstage,set, front of house. No audition necessary.

Details call Steve 07849969619 ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New intake, train every Sunday TRAMSHED THEATRE 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and evening at Montgomery High women to our league. It doesn’t School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport. aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx For details email

Sports & Activities

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blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, Northwest England for over 30 years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full member organisation of the UK Taekwondo Development Council. Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00.

Contact 07812 898268. www. ilgitaekwondo.org

BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session.

Enquiries Ann on 890717 EASY BEGINNERS PILATES LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm.

By the end of the course you will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles welcome. Bispham United Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Peter 01253 594516

LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome. Tuesday afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 BLACKPOOL VICTORIA 2RW. We would like to invite new WALKING CLUB members to join our club. Gents, invites you to join our friendly Ladies and children welcome, group for B and C grade walks on either experienced or beginners. the second Sunday of each month. Help will be on hand to learn the Coach pickups from Freckleton game. Please contact Men’s via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Secretary on 01253 592961 Poulton le Fylde and Great or Ladies Secretary on 01253 Eccleston cost £10 per person, 314871 all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or FRR WALKING GROUP (THE 07783835041 for more details.

DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) Affiliated to the Ramblers Association. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, the Pendle area, North Wales to name but a few.

We meet every third Sunday in the month with various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area.

BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN There are usually three grades of KARATE CLUB walks each month, making sure Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All there is something for everyone Saints Church Hall, 98 Park to enjoy. In addition, the Club Road, Blackpool. Wednesdays holds various social events 7.30 - 9.00, Palatine Sports throughout the year and these Centre, St. Annes Rd, Blackpool. are always well attended. If you T: 0756559001, www. would like to know more about blackpoolshotokankarateclub. the Club and how to join us com please visit our website www.

fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 01253 886181 CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283 PRE BOND RAMBLERS Walk the 2nd sunday in each month. Sun 12th Aug Grassington.

Sunday 9th Sept Townley Hall.

Sunday 14th Oct Langdales.

Coach pick up points Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. Choose from 3 walks, pub meal on route home. Keep fit & make new friends. All welcome.

Ring 711898 YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Mon 6.15-7.45. Wed 10-11.30.

All welcome. Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Rd, Cleveleys. Pam 858794. pamedwards@live.co.uk LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8/30pm Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys (For those who have some dancing experience) Fri 2-4pm Victoria Congregational Church Hall Newton Drive Blackpool (For those with limited knowledge or beginners ) Contact Susan for further details Tel 07976 620 196 LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE CLASS Charity dance class - free of charge , but donations to Trinity Hospice welcome. Learn to dance or improve your technique with Olga, former 10-dance world champion (O35s), and help a good cause at the same time. All ages

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welcome. Suitable for beginners.

Sundays 6pm. Manx Hotel, 248 Queens Promenade, Bispham.

Tel Olga 07484 258438 to book. www.melnikdance.com Follow us on Facebook too.

EXERCISE TO MUSIC at St Bernadettes Church Hall All Hallows Road Bispham. Every Monday at 1-45 - 2-45 tea and biscuits included. Regular events and outings during the year.

Come and join us for a very social afternoon of exercises to suit senior citizens, 1-50 per session.

Just come along or ring Ann on 593343 or Jenny on 534278. New members will be assured of a warm welcome.

STREET DANCING with professional instructor from London. Wednesdays. Adult Classes. 3.30pm. Childrens Classes 4.30pm. Held at the Urban Art Studio. 11-12 Whiteside Building, St Annes. Call 01253 714278

CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walks are typically ‘A’ – 13 MLS ; 3000’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 11 MLS ; 2500’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 9 MLS ; 1000’ TL. ASC. 01/09 ROWEN. 15/09 DUNMAIL RAISE – GLENRIDDING 29/09 SETTLE. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. Fulwood. www. springfieldfellwalking.com. Email: enquires@springfieldfellwalking. co.uk. Phone 01772 728718

Church CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272

UNITED REFORMED CHURCH SOCIAL NIGHT Social night every Saturday evening from 8pm until 10pm.

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FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING Come and join us, we are a very GROUP friendly crowd. For details call Fortnightly walks. Tues 7th Aug at Barbara 356558 2 00. A visit to Layton Cemetery with Denys Barber on a tour, THE GATE COMMUNITY meet at the office left of the main CHURCH gates. all welcome. Sat 11th Aug Bispham Community Centre, Ribchester. Sat 25th Aug WaltonBispham Road, Blackpool. Lively le-dale. Coach pick up route, Worship and Good Teaching every Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Sunday at 10.30. All welcome. If Layton, Poulton-le-Fylde. Our you would like prayer please walks are not strenuous, we walk contact Bob 01772683243 or about 6 miles. We like to see Phillip 01253316924. www. nature through the seasons. All gatechurch.org. welcome, for more details ring 316713

PREBOND RAMBLERS CLUB Walk 2nd Sunday of each month.

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LAYTON COMMUNITY CHURCH Collingwood Place, Layton, FY3 8RJ. We have a busy programme for all ages. We would love you to join us: Sunday Worship 10.30am (with groups for children). Jelly Tots Toddler Group Wednesdays term time 10-11.30am. Rock (Y1-Y6s) Fridays monthly 5.30-7.30pm Rock Solid (Y8-Y11s) Fridays monthly 7-8.45pm. Age Matters (over 60s) third Wednesday of month 12-3pm. Contact Mark: 07760 932857 www. laytoncommunitychurch.org NEW CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Adalaide Street, Blackpool, Sunday Services @10.30 Coffee Lounge to open Tuesday - Saturday from 10.00am till 4.00pm Singing for pleasure every Thursday from 11.00 till 12.00.

Shoppers Service Every Thursday from 12.15 to 12.45 Local groups use our premises and Details can be obtained by calling 01253 624836.

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SUMMERTIME DANCE Sat 18th August, 7.30 - 11pm The Palace, Garden Street, St Annes. Ballroom and Popular Sequence dancing. Licensed Bar. Tea and Coffee available. £5.00 per person on the door.

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GIRL GUIDING Adventure, fun and friendship.

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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE 16th - 20th October, 7:30pm Saturday mantinee 2pm.

The Marton Operatic Society presents the Gilbert & Sullivan swashbuckling classic, supporting Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

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Pearl, Oceans Over Alderaan as well as solo acts like Ellie Dibben, Sal Pepper and many more.

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SUMMER PHOTO EXHIBITION 4th - 18th August.

Lytham St Annes Photographic Society presents an exhibition of members prints and digital images, we are always glad to welcome members from other Societies. Why not combine a trip to our exhibition with a day at the seaside? Free Admission & Parking. Open Mon to Fri 10am to 7pm, Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun closed.

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Entertainment LIVE POETS We meet on the first Monday of every month at Central Library (Reading Lounge) 1 - 2.30pm prompt. Tel: 01253 788541 FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND Sunday 5th Aug: Love Cats, Bandit, Freeroll 1:00 to 4:30 Sunday 12th Touch The Pearl & special guests 1:00 to 4:30.

Sunday 19th Brother Rabbit, Jon Brindley & poet Melvyn Ankers.1 00 to 4 30. Sunday 26th Soul in the Park with DJ’s. 1:00 to 4:30. plus Classic Car Show in the Italian Gardens 10:00 to 4:00. Monday 27th Bad Moon, Electric Boogie Club, Jeannie & the Tonics. 1:00 to 4:30.

FESTIVAL ON THE SEA & BLACKPOOL MUSIC RUN Sun 23rd September from 11am Festival on the Sea takes place on North Pier from 13:00 at the end of the Blackpool Music Run and features sets from Hoosiers, Union J, Acadian Driftwood, Ska Face, Showhawk, Sonic Boom Six, Steve Royale and Tongue of Fire.

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STEAM RALLY 15th - 16th September Fantastic collection of huge and miniature steam and stationary engines, lots of attractions for the family, trade & craft stalls, refreshments, marquee plus much more. Free bus to the hall from car park. Adults £7, OAPS £6, Children over 11 £4, Children under 11 free.

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1. Dare To Ride It is fast. Very fast. The question is: Are you brave enough to ride ICON, the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster? The new £16m ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach will take you on an exhilarating journey where you will experience the same acceleration as a Formula 1 driver before twisting and turning at high speed across the park. Prepare to be wowed!

2. Marvel At The Super-Heroes It’s time to come face-to-face with the Marvel super-heroes at Blackpool’s Madame Tussauds.

Enter an ice cave and get up close and personal with the God of Thunder himself, before attempting to lift Thor’s legendary hammer. Surrounded by debris and destruction, confront the Hulk in a New York street and see if you are strong enough to lift a taxi! Or if all that’s too much, settle for a selfie with the likes of Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Nick Fury or Spiderman.

3. Bop Along To Britney Spears The world’s biggest pop star has performed on every major stage in the world. But she’s never performed on the iconic seafront in the shadow of The Blackpool Tower – until now! Britney will be bringing her huge Vegas-style production to the Tower Festival Headland on the night of Saturday 1 September. You do not want to miss this.

4. Try The Ultimate Escape Head into the eerie world of The Blackpool Dungeon and see if you can escape the noose before time runs out. This spine-tingling Escape Room adventure with a twist will determine whether you lose your head under pressure and find yourself locked in the murky depths of a castle to meet your fate. Be afraid – the clock is already ticking.

5. Tickle A Tapir Accompanied by a keeper at the brilliant Blackpool Zoo, you will head inside the tapir enclosure to meet these most gentle of creatures. As you handfeed them some of their favourite foods, you can get a close-up view of their strange looking snouts.

And then it’s time get down to business – it’s tickle time! This is just one of many unforgettable animal experiences at the Blackpool Zoo. 6. Brave The Cave Twist and climb your way through a network of tunnels at the North West’s first indoor caving system. The attraction at Ascent Trampoline Park in Blackpool is a fully immersive experience with a series of special effects and hidden tunnels.

Ascent will provide the torch and hard hat, you just need to bring along the bravado.

7. Take A Leap Of Faith Dare you take a walk of faith at the top of Blackpool Tower?

Step out of the lift 380 feet up and the thrilling SkyWalk awaits you. It’s a five centimetre-thick glass platform where you can look out over the Irish Sea and look down on the famous Golden Mile below you. It’s a viewing experience you will never forget!

8. Snorkel With Sharks It’s a big step up from swimming with the fishes. This is a unique, exhilarating experience where you will come face to face with more than 20 sharks and other spectacular marine life in Blackpool’s SEA LIFE Centre. It’s your very own 15-minute Jaws adventure which will be followed by a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about shark breeding, conservation and food preparation (don’t panic you are not the food!).

9. Take The Plunge Picture the scene: You are on the roof of the Sandcastle Waterpark building on South Promenade. Just one thing stands between you and the tropical waters below. Well two things actually: The colossal Montazooma mat slide with 360 degree loops and back-to-back turns, or the Aztec Falls, an electrifying pitch-black descent into a giant bowl. The choice is yours…..

10. Ride The Lights Get ready for an electrifying and magical cycle ride under Blackpool’s world-famous Illuminations. Head for the seafront on Tuesday 28 August and you can join thousands of riders as they travel along the Promenade for a sneak preview of the 2018 Lights in a totally traffic-free environment. This is bike riding – but not as you know it!

11. Walk The Big One You might be brave enough to ride The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach – but dare you walk to the summit of its famous slope? Join an escorted climb to the top of the 235ft hill for an experience you will never ever forget! Selected dates until October.

12. Tango In The Tower Ballroom Your chance to follow in the footsteps of the multitude of celebrities who have taken to the ballroom floor in Strictly.

Nothing will quite prepare you for the magnificence of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom or the joy of dancing in one of the most famous dance venues on the planet.

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The Story follows Frederic, who has served his apprenticeship with the Pirates and his duty is done – for he is the Slave of Duty. Now free from the Pirates (it seems) he will live a blameless life and atone for his Piracy by turning the Pirates over to the police. Thanks to Gilbert’s crazy plot, it all turns out quite differently with the help of a modern Major-General, his incredibly large bevy of daughters and a police force who are even more hopeless at their task than the Pirates.

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Memorable songs for rollicking Pirates and plodding Police, soaring love ballads

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The show runs from Tue 16th to Sat 20th October at Lowther Pavillion, Lytham St Annes. Admission £14, children and students £5. Box office 01253 794221 or visit www.lowtherpavillion.co.uk Visit www.martonoperatic.co.uk for more information on the company

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