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AUGUST 2011 Editors Letter Welcome to our AUGUST edition of LINK-Magazine.

Summer is here at last with all the kids off school there is lots going on around the area, so look out for our FREE child ticket at Blackpool Model Village and Thingamajigz offers inside. Also check out our what’s on pages for all supplied events.

Don’t forget to use all the local businesses that we support and support us inside, they are part of the local community and have chosen to advertise through LINK to keep trade local and support the local economy.

LINK-Magazine is the only FREE magazine that delivers FREE through your door to just FY2 & FY3, we have increased copies so now all receive our magazine and useful information. We will continue to grow and improve the magazine, but we also need your help to let us know off any useful info you would like to see on our pages and what’s on in the community as only LINK reaches the doors that other media don’t reach.

We have a some good feedback on our new look magazine, so thank you for all the feedback received and we have made some amends based on this, as at the end of the day this is your local magazine.

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August 2011

Mere Park Fisheries Offers 2 Editors Page 4 10% off at Kingswood Stationers 5 Great Deals at Devonshire Arms 5 LINK-Cash Ads 11 FREE Child Ticket at BMV 12 Peel 2 Save Charity Card 14 Protect Your Kids Eyes In Sun 16 £5 Off Ragamuffin Back2School 17 Limited Places at Little Treasures 17 Blackpool Junior Rugby Club 18 What’s On in Your Area 19 SL Medical Cosmetic Offer 20 Useful Numbers 21 Where Am I? 24 Crossword & Puzzle Page 25 MOT Offer at MJT Cars 26 Professional Services 22/27 Bispham Junior Football Fed. 28 Classified Adverts 29-31

Copy Deadline 22nd August 2011 Publisher: MSG Media Ltd Editor: Martin Gardner Sales & Marketing: Martin Gardner, Edward Ludlam Artwork: In House Photography: In House & Cover: Fotoxcel EDITORIAL: 01253 777545 ADVERTISING: 01253 777545 EMAIL: info@link-magazine.co.uk WEB: www.link-magazine.co.uk Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. LINK-Magazine does not official endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the publisher.

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Blackpool Model Village & Gardens Many new exhibits have been added for 2011 along with a new model railway.

Blackpool’s award winning attraction the Blackpool Model Village & Gardens has been serving the Lancashire community since it opened in 1972.

As seen on TV, the village is set into 2 ½ acres of stunningly beautiful landscaped garden’s with paved pathways that provide full access to all. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the difference between your annuals, biennials and your perennials, there is no denying the beauty that the gardens have to offer.

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With 100’s of hand crafted models and figures creating various village scenes from a Scottish Castle, protected by its ranks of Guardsmen to a busy Cornish fishing village and bustling market square there is plenty that will spark your imagination. Follow the quiz and don’t miss any of them.

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DON’T LEAVE YOUR CHILD’S SIGHT TO CHANCE Blackpool optician is urging parents not to leave their child’s sight to chance, encouraging them to take advantage of the FREE eyecare they are entitled to.

Regular eye examinations are recommended for everyone, but for young eyes with rapidly developing eyes, it is even more essential.

A study by the College of Optometrists tested 1,000 school children concluding that 24% of the children had significant levels of astigmatism and displayed significantly reduced vision compared to their peers.

Lisa Barrett from Red Bank Opticians Kodak Lens Vision Centre in Bispham says too many parents are leaving their child’s eyecare in the hands of their schools, which are not always obligated to provide regular sight tests.

Depending on the age of the child, the eye examination may be the same as that of an adult, however it is altered to suit the child’s capability.

Should your child require glasses they will receive an NHS voucher to cover all or part of the cost depending on the frame and lenses chosen. In most cases no additional costs are incurred by the parents.

“School eyetests have become a postcode lottery, and too many parents assume that their children’s sight is being monitored at school, when it isn’t.

Children’s sight tests are free, and can detect problems before their education is affected, so are abolutely vital,” said Lisa.

Book your child’s FREE sight test today by visiting Red Bank Opticians at 113 Redbank Road, Bispham or call 01253 350048. www.kodaklens.co.uk

A recent study by Which? discovered that despite a recommendation for a national screening programme, one in 10 primary care trusts (PCTs) fails to arrange any vision testing for four to five year olds.

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Blackpool Junior Rugby Club Welcome to Blackpool Junior Rugby Club.

We are situated on Fleetwood Road, just after Mossom Lane.

We welcome boys and girls at the club and are always looking for new players.

Children can start playing rugby from the age of 6 and continue to play right up to becoming an adult where they can join the adult game at 18.

The rules change as the children grow up until they play on a full pitch and with full rules.

6 to 8 years play tag rugby.

We train on a Sunday morning at 10.30am and we train one night a week during the season, this is spread through the week to give all teams a chance on the training pitch. We play matches against other clubs at all age levels and we welcome clubs visiting us from around the North West for matches and also from around the country for friendly games.

Outside the season we continue to meet on a Sunday morning and train and have fun, this is done to give all players a chance to relax after working hard through the season.

Our players took part in this year’s Gala and had a fun day walking round and showing off there version of a Hakka to the rhyme of Humpty Dumpty

Tag rugby is a non contact game where the children have a belt on with a Velcro tag at either If you would like to come and play come down side. For a tackle to be made a tag must be pulled off and held in the air for the referee to see. on a Sunday and meet the coaches and players There is no contact and no scrums at this age. or give Simon a ring on 07980320061 or visit our website; www.pitchero.com/clubs/blackpool for Contact Rugby is played from 8 years and up. more information.

As the children grow accustomed to the game and get older so they are allowed to do more on As a club we welcome any firms getting involved the pitch, scrums, rucks, mauls are all introduced with sponsor ship for kit, equipment, helping with at the appropriate age. the maintenance of the club.

All coaches are CRB checked and trained to RFU regulations.

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The next upcoming event is a Murder Mystery Event on August 20th from 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall including a hot pot supper.For any further information please email stbplayers@hotmail.com, or visit us on Facebook at stbplayers or our website http:// www.blackpool4me.com/stbernadettesplayers, or just pop down and meet the group any Wednesday (a warm welcome is guaranteed!)

Alzheimer’s Society Blackpool Fylde and Wyre The Lytham Group meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month 10.00am - 12.00 at the United Reform Church, Bannister Street, Lytham FY8 5HP Next meetings; August 10th, Sept 14th, Oct 12th, Nov 9th The Blackpool Group meets every 3rd Monday of each month 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm at the Independent Living Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL. Next meetings; Aug 15th, Sept 19th, Oct 17th, Nov 21st For further information please contact Alison or Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 - 312893 Lynda Mullen Pliates Classes Pilates Class - Tuesday at The Drive Methodist Church, St. Annes 11.15am Tuesday at Marton U.R. Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool 6.30pm - Wednesday Poulton Methodist Church Hall - Beginners 9.30am and Intermediate 10.30am - Thursday Lindale Methodist Church Hall, Dorritt Avenue, Blackpool 7.30pm contact Lynda on 01253 694918 or 07944 616908 MEMORY WALK Sunday 18th September, 11.00am Stanley Park, Blackpool Alzheimer’s Society Blackpool, Fylde & WyreRaise money, have fun and fight dementia every step of the way...Come and join us at our biggest fundraising event of the year. A 2.4km sponsored walk through the park which is suitable for all ages and abilities(dogs welcome too!). All money raised will go to supporting local services. For further details please call (01253) 312893 or register online at www.memorywalk. org.uk/blackpool

ANNIVERSARY CHARITY BALL 24 September at 7:30 pm Hilton Hotel Blackpool Gill and Alan Payne are hosting a Charity Ball to celebrate their Silver (25th) Wedding Anniversary.

4 course meal / Drinks Reception / Entertainment / Diamond Raffle / Prize Draw / Dancing, it will be a great night out.

Tickets: £26.00 per person / £47.00 per couple (saving £5.00) / Table of 10 only £225.00 (saving £35.00). Where else could you get all the above for that price!

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St. Bernadette’s Players, Amateur dramatics group, meets every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AS.

ALL PROFIT from the night will be going to our local Kidney patients charity - The Lancashire & South Cumbria Kidney Patients Association, run by kidney patients for kidney patients.We support this because Gill’s father suffered from kidney disease and the husband of a very good friend died from it.Do you know 1 in 10 people suffer from kidney disease so there is a great need for help in a lot of different ways.

If anyone thinks they can’t attend but feels they could donate their services in any way or maybe a Prize for the Grand Draw we would be very grateful. The less we have to pay out the more we make for the charity.

Thank you. Gill & Alan Payne.xxx The RAF Red Arrows Formation aerobatic display team will once again take to the skies as part of our Annual Blackpool Airshow on 7 August. The fabulous FREE event, takes place over the famous Blackpool promenade Stitch & Chat Club - Every Monday. Classes for over 60’s with tuition in card making, general crafts, crochet, knitting & cross stitch. Further info contact Brenda Kovacs 01253 405138. Venue: Dunsop Court, off waterloo Road, South Shore.

PARKINSON”S UK The monthly meeting of the Blackpool branch will take place at 7-30pm on Monday September 5th at our new meeting venue, Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, West Drive Cleveleys FY5 2BL

Entertainment This Month = Derek Duncan {singer} Please note a later finishing time of 9-15pm Forest Gate Baptist Church (near Stanley Park) Services Support, advice and information is provided for every Sunday at 10.45am and 6.30pm. For full details of people with Parkinson”s along with their partners, other activities, please see our website family members and friends, and all new members www.fgbcblackpool.co.uk’ will be made most welcome.

Stagewrite Thursday 4th August (and the first Thursday of every month) £3. From 6.30pm till 8.30pm at FYCreative, Church Street, Blackpool. For anyone interested in play writing or play reading.details email od_ghoti@hotmail.com

Further Information From Marjorie Fleming 01253 868086 Email: marjoriefleming@talktalk.net Chris Whyham 01253 893571 Email: whyham@talktalk.net

Summer Special Concerts, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the months June to October - 6th July - 16 Men Swinging 20th July - Pilling Band, 3rd Aug - Harlequin Singers 17th Aug. David Twizzell, 7th Sept Pilling Band, 21st Sept Melody Makers, 5th Oct Guardian Concert Band, 19th Oct Frank Flynn Band All at North Shore Methodist Church - Dickson Road Blackpool 7.30pm each evening £4.00 including refreshments

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Blackpool Council - 01253 477477 www.blackpool.gov.uk Fylde Borough Council - 01253 658658 www.fylde.gov.uk Wyre Borough Council - 01253 891000 Out of Hours - 01253 895116 www.wyrebc.gov.uk Regenda Housing - 0844 736 0066 Environment Agency - 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

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AGE UK Shops 52 Highfield Rd SS Blackpool - 407726 48 Whitegate Drive Blackpool - 397706 155 Red Bank Rd Bispham Blackpool Christians Against Poverty 01253 875958 Help the Aged - 0808 800 6565

TRANSPORT

Blackpool Airport - 01253 343434 Manchester Airport - 0161 489 3000 UK Passport Advice - 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry - 01253 891000 Tourist Information - 01253 773953 National Express - 0870 580 8080 National Rail - 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency - 0845 50 40 30 Stagecoach - 01772 886633

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Consumer Advice - 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Fair Trading & Consumer Help Line 01253 478395 Tax Credit Help Line - 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing - 0844 800 6772 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 R.S.P.C.A - 01253 873616 P.D.S.A - 01253 838585

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Blackpool Victoria Hospital - 01253 300 000 Fleetwood Hospital - 01253 306 000 Rossall Hospital - 01253 300 000 Duty Chemist Sundays - Morrisons Cleveleys Group Practice - 01253 853992 NHS Direct (24hr Service) 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre 01253 306378 (24hr 7 days) Out of Hours Emergency - 01253 308105 Fleetwood Health Centre - 01253 771136

Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans 01253 622218 Child Death Help Line - 0800 282 986 Child Line - 0800 1111 Connect Young People Centre - 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line - 0844 477 9400 Drugs Talk to Frank - 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 www.blackpool4me.com/hopeforanorexia Help Direct - 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line - 0500 639 000 Missing People - 0500 700 700 (24hr) National Debt Line - 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence - 0808 2000 247 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection - 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus - 0808 800 2222 Smoking Cessation - 0845 601 2186 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (under 19) Fylde - 07917 587133 Wyre - 07795 605336

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EMERGENCY

Bispham Police Station Red Bank Road, Bispham FY2 0HJ Bonny Street, Blackpool - 0845 125 35 45 NON EMERGENCY ONLY Call 999 in an EMERGENCY ONLY Fire, Police, Ambulance and Coastguard CRIME STOPPERS CALL: 0800 555 111 Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check - 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24hr) - 0800 111 999 Electricity - 01772 555995 Water Burst/No Water - 0845 746 2200 United Utilities - 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hr) 0845 074 4002

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BJFF - Fund-Raising and Social Events...

Our Fund-Raising and Social Team are always on the lookout for donations of Raffle Prizes, Auction items, and items which are suitable for a Tombola.......... no matter how large or small..........if you would like to contribute to our fund-raising efforts by way of donating a raffle prize or an item we could auction at one of our events, please contact Kelly on 07780 856252 to arrange for collection.

Our Fund-Raising and Social Development Team are currently preparing for a number of events over the summer…

• Family Fun Day / Parents Football Tournament – on Saturday 30th July, there will be an action packed day of family fun, hosted by BJFF on Bispham Gala Field.

With a number of attractions, including gladiator style jousting, a mock-up fun boxing ring, sumo wrestling, bungee running (all inflatable based), plus slides, speed gun challenge, races and many more. All day BBQ with hot and cold drinks available. Plus see the Mums and Dads play football in an Inter-Squad 7-A-Side football challenge (16 teams entered).

• BJFF Annual 3-Day Tournament – Saturday 27th – Monday 29th August – BJFF are proud to host the LARGEST FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT in the UK, with 300 teams visiting us from all over the country. We need a host of volunteers to put on an event of this scale, so if you are interested in Sponsoring this event or Helping in any way, please contact our Chairman Andy Griffiths on 07884 476954.Chairman, Andy Griffiths on 07884 476954

Training will be outdoors throughout the summer months and all newcomers will be given a warm welcome. If you are interested in coming along, with your son or daughter, you can simply turn up at the Club House on Sunday morning, or pre-book with our Chairman, Andy Griffiths on 07884 476954 (or e-mail - agriffit@csc.com).

The first session is FREE, and then £3 thereafter.

BJFF - Just Dance Classes - Comes to the Club House every Thursday...

BJFF are delighted to announce that we now host a regular Dance Class at the Club House on Thursday nights from 18:30 - 19:30. Beginners welcome, FUN uncomplicated class, dance to all types of popular music, learn new routines every few weeks. ISTD and ETM qualified instructor, fully insured. For more information call Clare on 07762 504561.

BJFF – End of Season Trials – GIRLS – School Years 8 and 9 (Next School Year)…

Our Under 14’s Girls team (*next School Year 8 and 9) are on the lookout for new players, with 2 or 3 new players required to complete the squad. Our Girls will be training throughout the summer, and entering a number of tournaments, prior to the commencement of the next league season (September 2011). *** If you are a GIRL in School Years 7 or 8, come and join our Girls for Training (Thursday nights / Saturday mornings) – please contact our Manager, Spencer Walters on (07811) 912534.

(e-mail - agriffit@csc.com)

BJFF – End of Season Trials – BOYS – School Year 6 (Next School Year)…

BJFF – Car Parking Problems...

We have set-up a NEW Under 11’s team for NEXT Due to the ever-increasing size of our Club, and the poor season – if you are currently in School Year 5, moving provision of car parking spaces provided, we are finding into School Year 6 from September, please get in touch that there is increasing congestion around our Club with our Age Group Manager, John Fidler on (07870) House and the streets surrounding the Gala Field. Whilst 178938. there is absolutely nothing we, as a Club, can do to provide further car parking facilities, there is something At this age group, as the Under 10’s move into Under YOU, the readers, and our neighbours, can do to lobby 11’s, we find that a lot of Clubs lose players, as they your Councillors to ask for additional safe off-road car reduce their squad down from 18-20 in number, to 15-16, parking to be provided, particularly on the corner of Carr as the move from 2 x 7-A-Side teams to 1 x 11-A-Side Road and All Hallows Road, where there is some disused team necessitates a smaller squad. If you are looking land which could be used to help alleviate the growing to join a NEW team, for the start of the season, and problem. increase the amount of game time that you / your son plays, please get in touch ASAP. We only have until the BJFF - Football for ALL Initiative - Continues to Grow... middle of July to complete the trials / selection process.

Our Football for ALL initiative welcomes children who are new to football, or who would just like some Summary... extra training, with the emphasis on a fun and friendly Our website is regularly updated with up-to-date environment. Headed up by Level 2 coaches, Joe information and contact details - see >> http://www.

Rooney, Richard Cookney, and Adam Monk, we have clubwebsite.co.uk/bjff . two age-group sessions on a Sunday morning. We welcome Boys and Girls aged between 4 and 8, each If you would like to bring your child down to BJFF, or and every Sunday, from 10:00am - 11:15am, and then would like to get involved in coaching / fundraising / from 11:15am until 12:30pm we welcome Boys and Girls voluntary work of any kind, or you are a business who aged between 9 and 13. Trainers, Football Boots, Shin could support us with our numerous sponsorship and Pads and a Drink recommended. The BJFF Club House advertising opportunities, or you could donate a raffle is on the corner of Kelvin Road and Carr Road. prize / auction item, please do not hesitate to contact our Chairman, Andy Griffiths on 07884 476954 (e-mail - agriffit@csc.com).

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