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Welcome to your Blackpool North Magazine from guest editor Father Christmas...

Ho,Ho Ho. I would like to thank all the good people this year - the readers, contributors and advertisers who supported LINK-MAG, none of you are on the naughty list this year.

Myself and the team hope you have a great festive season, no matter how you celebrate it.

Our next edition will be a joint Jan/Feb issue. As always it will be out later in January as we take a well earned break. But don’t be fooled – me and the elves will still be working behind the scenes adding new content to the website. We will also work on other improvements, making your local magazine even better in 2019!

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NEXT DEADLINE IS 12TH DECEMBER CONTENTS 6 10 12 14 16 18 20 21 22 24 26 27 28 29 30-40 41 42-43 44 44 45-47

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LINK-Mag Entertainment by Ann Montini I have enjoyed it. A huge thank you to the audiences that have embraced it and been so kind.

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rinity Hospice scored a triple-whammy at an awards ceremony to honour the heroes living in our community.

Three of the hospice’s supporters were crowned winners at the Radio Wave Local Hero Awards, held at Viva, Blackpool on Friday.

Lorna Cunningham, who volunteers at Trinity’s Day Therapy Unit, is the woman behind the hospice’s Memory Elephants – bespoke keepsakes made using the clothing of people who have died as a special way of remembering them.

She originally made them for herself, her family and friends after her husband, Iain, passed away, and offered the idea to Trinity to raise money for the hospice. In just 12 months the elephants raised more than £10,000 and saw orders coming in from across the country.

After receiving her award for Contribution to Charity, she said ‘It’s really quite humbling to receive an award like this. There’s a whole team involved with the elephants who must also share the recognition for what we have done, and the money we have made. It’s a wonderful way to raise the profile of the hospice and what it does.”

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PDSA vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan says ‘Some diseases cause sudden loss of all sight, whereas with others it’s a gradual deterioration. Conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma can lead to pets losing their sight, but these illnesses usually affect older pets. For young dogs, sight-loss might be the result of an injury.

Luckily, our pets have an extremely welldeveloped sense of smell which they use to help compensate for blindness.’

Owners concerned about their pet’s vision should speak to their vet, as some diseases such as glaucoma are also painful, so need to be treated as soon as possible. Some eye conditions are a sign of other diseases, like cataracts and diabetes. The progression of certain conditions could also be slowed with treatment, so early diagnosis is important.

Olivia added ‘Your vet will check your pet’s eyes and general health to see whether there is an underlying condition causing vision loss. If a medical condition is diagnosed, they will discuss treatment options and provide guidance and support.’

How pets react to sight-loss varies depending on several factors. If they learn new skills quickly, then they often adjust more easily to reduced or no vision. Older pets may already have a reduced sense of hearing or smell and so may find it harder to adapt, though because their loss of sight is usually more gradual they often learn to compensate well.

Olivia added ‘If slight-loss is gradual, pets can find it easier to adjust than if there is a sudden loss. Confident pets may also adapt better than more anxious ones, but the amount of support an owner provides

Coping with Blindness in Pets is also a big factor in helping pets adjust to sight loss.’

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To help them learn their environment and surroundings, keep furniture in the same place and never leave anything at pet level around that they could trip over or walk into. Keeping their bed, food and water bowls in the same place will also help.

Access to hazards such as fireplaces, balconies and open staircases should be blocked off to blind pets. When taking them out, tread well-known routes until they get used to things, and don’t let them off-lead unless they’re in a secure area.

Olivia said ‘Once they‘ve adapted to the loss of vision,

many pets lead normal active lives. Teaching your dog “up” and “down” commands to help them navigate steps and curbs, giving them confidence out on walks. Many blind dogs can still enjoy time off lead in a safe space as well as walks in new places. Loss of sight in a beloved pet can be upsetting, but with a little care and patience owners can help their pet to adapt, ensuring they continue to have a good quality of life.’

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Each act on the night gets a three song set list, at least one song has to be a cover of a classic Christmas tune, this gives the audience a chance to, not only sample some of the best new original music in the area, but get the chance to sing-a-long to some festive anthems.

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Serves: 6 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes

You’ll need 100g cooking chorizo, sliced 8 shallots, quartered 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 2 roast peppers, sliced, from a jar is fine 125g mozzarella, torn into pieces 1 egg, beaten Basil leaves to serve

What to do Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7.

Cook the chorizo in a frying pan until crisp on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reduce the heat and cook the shallots gently while you put together the rest of the tart. Don’t over brown the chorizo and shallots as they will continue to cook in the oven.

Unroll the pastry and gently pull out the long sides and trim off the corners so it becomes more circular. Lay it on a nonstick baking tray.

Leaving a 3cm border of pastry clear, fork lots of small holes in the centre area of the pastry then scatter with the chorizo, pepper, chunks of mozzarella and finally the shallots. Carefully fold the edges of the pastry up to slightly overlap the edges of the filling. Brush the crust with egg wash and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is crisp and puffed up and the filling is dry and browned.

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big rebellious, unforgiving stomper of an album from hard working local rockers The Senton Bombs is out now and well worth a listen ‘Outsiders’ is the new studio album from The Senton Bombs. Tipped by the likes of Classic Rock, Powerplay Magazine and Total Rock Radio to be one of the next breakout bands, the Bombs have capitalised on the success of critically acclaimed 2016 album ‘Mass Vendetta’ which catapulted the band toward a global audience. With their now familiar blend of styles, offering variety from first to last, the band evolved their Southern and Classic Rock influences whilst returning to their punk and roll roots to create eleven more hookfilled, lyrically inspired, head-banging anthems.

The Senton Bombs formed in the seaside village of Bispham, making their debut as the Terrorists in the summer of 2004 they made an immediate impact on the local scene and word spread about their style, originally branded as ‘Punk Infected Rock n Roll’, as well as their unpredictable and riotous live performances.

In 2016 the band agreed a deal with German record label ‘7Hard’, which

The Senton Bombs would see their fourth album Mass Vendetta released into the global market by the labels various distribution partners, including Sony and Universal.

Countless glowing reviews were received with Classic Rock’s Mark Beaumont describing the album as “Catchy firebrand riffs designed to ring hell’s own schoolbell”.

National radio play followed with Planet Rock and Kerrang picking up the

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In 2017 the band made several festival appearances, including their first appearance at the world’s biggest punk festival ‘Rebellion’ in their hometown of Blackpool.

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The band shared their latest deafening anthem ‘Here Come The Wolves’, direct to fans via WhatsApp messenger, 3 weeks before official release.

‘Here Come The Wolves’ is a reaction to a society of hyper normalisation; society has anxiety, and nobody really knows the true from the false. When the public narrative is curated by the state run media, a generation in search of equality is left with divide, the single is available appearances at Reading and Leeds, Isle Of Wight, Download on all digital platforms now.

UK/FR, TRNSMT, 2000 Trees Having feverishly honed their craft within and many more, receiving the UK punk scene, the three brothers; widespread attention towards Bobby, Jack and Will Bentham and their explosive live shows. childhood friend Spud Newburn have relentlessly toured with the likes of Frank The band has also had great Carter and the Rattlesnakes, Yonaka and Radio support from the likes Cabbage. As well as 8 headline tours and of Annie Mac, Mistajam, Dan P

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North-West ‘Kind to Teeth’ campaign which aims to combat poor oral health in children was launched on 5th November – and Blackpool Council is fully backing it.

The council’s Public Health department has worked in partnership with Food Active and Blackpool Better Start to develop an early years campaign for the town to help promote healthier drink options for the under fives.

The goal is to encourage parents and carers to give only water and milk to babies and children and raise awareness of the health risks associated with the consumption of sugary drinks.

Research shows that babies as young as one year old are consuming high levels of sugar in their diet. As a result, by the age of five nearly a third (31%) of children had obvious decay in their milk teeth, and sugary drinks are a major part of the problem.

An analysis of over 200 fruit juices marketed to the early years found that almost half contained at least a child’s entire daily recommended maximum sugar intake of 19g.2 Despite these types of drinks being advertised as suitable for babies from just 4 months old, they are totally unnecessary.

It is recommended that all babies are exclusively breast fed for the first six months of life and then for as long as the mother wishes to do so. Infant formula milk can also be given. Following this, plain milk and water are recommended as the best and only drinks young children need if they are thirsty.

To support the ‘Kind to Teeth’ campaign ‘bottle swaps’ will be offered through all Blackpool Children’s Centres, various Early Year facilities and dental practices, as well as within Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

The ‘swaps’ look to encourage parents and carers to swap their child’s bottle for a free cup or beaker, thereby reducing the risk of bottle caries, a form of tooth decay.

Teats and spouts on bottles encourage children to suck for long periods of time, which means that the drinks that cause tooth decay stay in contact with the child’s teeth for long periods of time. A child should be moving off the bottle and on to a free-flow feeder cup at six months to help reduce the risk of poor oral health.

‘Kind to Teeth’ has been developed by registered nutritionists, dental health and early year’s specialists and forms part of the well-known Give Up Loving Pop (GULP) campaign.

Cllr Amy Cross, Cabinet Member for Health, said 'The "Kind to Teeth" campaign aims to support early years children to have the best start in life in terms of oral health. Following a Gulp campaign aimed at students in Blackpool we found that that there was a greater understanding of the health risk and a drop in the number of people who had previously stated that they ‘often’ bought drinks with a high sugar content.

We want to repeat this success with our youngest children and through the campaign support parents and carers to have a better understanding of the potential risks to oral health if their child consumes sugary drinks.'

Beth Bradshaw, Associate Registered Nutritionist, Food Active, commented 'We know that many children across the north west are experiencing issues of dental decay and unhealthy weight by the time they start school, and excessive consumption of sugar, particularly through sugar sweetened beverages, is a big part of the problem. Blackpool is no exception, so we are delighted to have supported the council’s public health team in the delivery of the ‘Kind to Teeth’ campaign in the area. The early years present a fantastic window of opportunity to influence long-term healthy food and drink patterns, so let’s be kind to our future generation’s teeth – only milk and water please!'

For further information on suitable drinks for children aged 0-4 years, please visit www. giveuploving pop.org.uk/kind-to-teeth

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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

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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 MOOR PARK LIBRARY eccentric but they work. Our cats Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 are happy and healthy and our MONDAY 9.30am - 5.00pm, TUESDAY homing record is exceptional.

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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.

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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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66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 Support is provided for clients if bisphamworkshop@gmail.com needed. Contact 622812.

MEDITATION & SPIRITUAL TEACHING 2pm every Tuesday, World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool. Also Silent meditation Thursdays 11am-11.30am.

Details 343701. No charge.

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 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE people? If so, contact Blackpool ASSOCIATION Smile on 07505 210402. We meet Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree meet every 2nd Wednesday every Community Centre, Cherry Tree PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between Our meetings take place every two Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle months at 2.00pm in the function Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda exercise and have a brew/chat room at Plough Inn, Staining.

Endicott 828584 or mndconnect with friends. We always have a 14th December 2018: 8th 08457 626262 laugh too. You can also find us on February 2019, 12th April Facebook. We’re more than happy 2019, 14th June 2019. This is a DIABETES UK to meet up with you for a brew/ local area support group for this Blackpool Area Group. Monthly chat before you come so that is debilitating condition and we would meetings every 3rd Wednesday less daunting for your first time. We like other sufferers At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra charge £3 p/w. of this disease, carers, spouses Community Room, Clifton Retail and partners to come along and Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER join us. Our aim is to offer help 4UJ. For more information phone SUPPORT GROUP and support to each other and Gerald 07923954411, Doreen Come and meet others battling raise the profile of this little-known 07770630189. blood cancer. Patients, carers,

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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.

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

are welcome whether they have a cancer diagnosis, are worried about cancer or are visiting on behalf of a friend or relative. Cancer can leave patients, carers and loved ones facing many challenges, from coping with their cancer care, to giving advice regarding travel after a diagnosis. You can find information PARKINSON’S UK on everything from local support BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND groups to help for the financial WYRE BRANCH problems cancer may create, or just CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park We hold various monthly meetings a listening ear and a cup of tea. for carers, both during the day and Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Methodist Church, FY5 2BQ. For support and social activities come in the evenings at Blackpool Carers Hospital, FY3 8NR, Open from and join us. For more info contact Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 9:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday.

Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ Tel: 01253 955710 Email: bfwh.

Marjorie on 01253 868086 macmillaninfo@nhs.net If you care, unpaid, for a family member or friend, come and join THIS IS SILVERLINE. us for tea, coffee and biscuits.

Need help? The Silver Line is the Have a chat and meet new friends. only free confidential helpline Call 01253 393748 for details. providing information, friendship EASY GOING GUY and advice to older people, open With varied hobbies such as SENSITIVE BEREAVEMENT 24 hours a day, every day of the concerts,music and theatre is SUPPORT seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 year. Age limit over 55.

Have you lost a precious loved years for friendship and days and Call us ANYTIME on: one? We offer sensitive one to one evenings out.

0800 4 70 80 90 or small group support to enable Tel Patrick 07930272533 you to work through your loss. We MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE are part of the Gate Community ROYAL SIGNALS BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT Church. For info, contact Julia on ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL 07969087352 or 01253 760758.

Cricket Club, Stanley Park GROUP The Association is for any serving/ We meet on the second Weds PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL ex serving members of The Royal of every month at the Windmill ADVISER Corps Of Signals. Come along Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Sharon Holland, covering and join us, we have several at 2.30pm to discuss all issues Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and events planned and you will be related with prostate cancer – Lancaster. Offering information and made very welcome. Meet on the patients, spouses and carers are support to anyone with a diagnosis second Tuesday of the month at welcome! Wherever you are in of Parkinson’s and their families.

19:30. Contact The Secretary your cancer journey, you will be If you would like to get in touch to 07946222517 welcomed with open arms. discuss if I can help you, please Please call 01253 697876 or ring; 0344 225 3757, email LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF 01253 353060. sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION visit the Parkinson’s UK website; The Guards Club (Opposite Belle NOOR A MADINA TRUST www.parkinsons.org.uk Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr 29 to 35 Ripon Road, Blackpool meet every 2nd Thursday of We collect medical aids and MACMILLAN CANCER the month. The branch is open medicine along with funds for INFORMATION & SUPPORT to all serving and ex members overseas medical aid.

SERVICE of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time We are a friendly team based at 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS Victoria Hospital, Blackpool and our welcome. Also associate GROUP centre's aim is to give people ‘time membership will be available. ALL Are looking for new members. away’ from the cancer clinic. People welcome.

Meet like-minded adults for don't need an appointment to intelligent conversation (no small speak to or visit our centre and they

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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 bring your own craft project or learn something new - crochet, knitting, embroidery, card making, painting etc. If you’ve always wanted to paint but didn’t have the confidence to have a go, let us teach you. No drawing or painting skills are required as we give expert tuition. We also arrange outings to places of interest.

Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 594585

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

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

FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’ (part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT you to pick and choose from. For FRIENDS anyone new to the area, working Meets every first Monday of every in the area, or just looking to second Month across the Fylde! make new friends and increase Come along and meet your Police social activities, this is the group Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR for you. With over 300 meetups Local Police at an informal Coffee in two years, we must be doing Meeting. Advice, Support and something right. reassurance on offer. All Welcome! www.meetup.com/fcsocialites or For details contact Andrew: call 07974 597097 andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn. police.uk 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 SASSY SEWERS up on the night. are a group of ladies who meet SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S every Tuesday afternoon at Held in St Luke’s church Staining, St.Pauls Centre on Egerton Road from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to sew, every 2nd Thursday of the month chat and socialise. We also do for afternoon teas. We also run a day trip the last Thursday of every soft furnishings, dress making, Quilting, knitting and cross-stitch. month. Everyone welcome.

We are a friendly sharing group of For further details tel Mrs Finch ladies getting together to share a on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley common interest. We also enjoy on 01253 397516 going out for the occasional lunch together. New members are always RENDEZVOUS COFFEE welcome. There is a small charge MORNING FOR OVER 55’S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of of £1.50 per week to help pay for room hire. For more information each month in the church lounge ring Chris on 01253 593556. Or at Christ Church with All Saints, just come along on Tuesday.

Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, BISPHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S speakers, quizzes, games and GUILD gentle exercise. £1.50.

Contact Ruth 01253 390272.

Cavendish Road U R Church

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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 466768

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 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 FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each Cleveleys Community Centre. year. Visit www.fyldebirdclub.org Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD or experienced. 2nd Thursdays CLUB 19:30, full list of dates available Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont from our secretary Caroline Community Centre, Claremont 07825183928, fkawebs@gmail.

Road Now in our 40th year! com or www.freewebs.com/ Concerts are held on the fylde-kennel-association 2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top SEEKING FRIENDSHIP professional performers with a Active 69 year old female would variety of music to suit everyone. like female travel companion For details phone or text and male friend to share theatre, Stephen on 07731 148530 dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia TRAMSHED THEATRE 594488 COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY evening at Woodlands School, Blackpool Art Society is keen Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, for you to join us in our own Lancashire, FY3 9HF. purpose built studio on Wilkinson We offer inclusive performing arts Avenue, Blackpool. No experience to children, young people and necessary, just an interest in adults aged 4 years upwards. art. The studio is open Monday Workshop fees are £30 for a term to Friday for various members (approx 12 weeks). For info and groups. Thursday evening ‘club application form contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: night’ activities include free tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk demonstrations, practicals and appraisals led by visiting artists.

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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 or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 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 WHIST DRIVE St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Hallow Road, Bispham.

Every Tuesday from 13:30pm.

Admission £2 to include tea and biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 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.

SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 890775 CARLETON LADIES GROUP St Martins & St Hildas Church 2nd Tuesday of every month 1.45pm. Most welcome to come and meet new people, Interesting

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speakers as well as a walking YUGIOH POKEMON WEEKLY group/ladies luncheon, and theatre CLUB Join us on sat 5.30pm till 8.30pm trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 at Marton Methodist Church, THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Midgeland Road, Blackpool.

More info tel 07939478483 Blackpool & District Meet on the Second Thursday of each Month NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All Fun, friendly and all inclusive local drama group at Bispham Sappers Very welcome Conservative Club, Red Bank Road on Wednesday evenings.

ROYAL MARINES Recently performed at Bispham ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Conservative Club and raised Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. more info call Marie 07961663102 Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: Wednesdays of each month, 2pm xbootneck36@btinternet.com 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 welcome. Contact Mel on 352137.

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

ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College - 7.30pm Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country.

New members and visitors are most welcome. Suitable for the disabled, including audio loop.

Refreshments available Cost: Membership is £20 for the season.

Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. For further information, including the Programme for the Year visit: wwwtraveltalks. club, Twitter @TravelTalksClub or Facebook.com/ FyldeTravellers.

Telephone Joan Gaffiney on 01253 700799

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.

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.

BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE COMMUNITY CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir for everyone that sings a variety of styles? A choir that is happy to take everyone from beginners to experienced singers, Male & Female? Aged 16 and up Then BMS Community Choir is for you.

We rehearse every Thursday nights at the Music Centre on Cherry Tree Road (next to St Georges School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more information or questions contact bmscomchoir@gmail.com.

FHT BLACKPOOL FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC THERAPISTS MEETING Every last Thursday of the month held at Blackpool Cricket Club 7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, Students/£5 Members/£8 Non members. Speakers every month friendly fun and informal meetings, all welcome! www.blackpool-crystal-therapy. co.uk/FHT

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LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP 2 Henry Street, Lytham, Lancashire FY8 5LE Tel: (01253) 730787 Archive – Tel: (01253) 730775 thecentre@lythamheritage.co.uk archivecentre@lythamheritage. co.uk. www.lythamheritage. co.uk KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month.

Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck knitting poppies (For Victoria Hospital in association with The British Legion, all for charity)

GUITAR PLAYER OR KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED FOR ORIGINAL BAND Original atmospheric moody alternative rock band with shoegaze and post-rock influences. Sound is somewhere between The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Daughter, Foals and Mogwai. Listen online and get in touch if interested. Practice weekly in Blackpool Town Centre and have gigs/releases lined up. We need someone reliable. www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk, Email: treefiddy@ oceansoveralderaan.co.uk BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP are looking for places in the 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.

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volunteers will do all the hard work, What have you got to lose? The we just ask for use of the room.

Choir is Cleveleys based, meeting Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 at 7.30pm Thursday evenings at the Community Centre, Beach BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE Road, NO AUDITION NECESSARY ROYAL ARTILLERY For further information please ASSOCIATON ring Gail: 07826 866790 or Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at Linda:01253 355512 Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK welcome. For details contact Meet the 3rd Saturday in each honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ month, come along for a cuppa at yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 1:30 meeting at 2:00 with speaker.

761769 come & find out what is happening in our lovely park. all welcome.

GAY DINING GROUP Info ring 318948 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 (20th Dec). Various venues in the Lytham/St Anne’s area. For more information and details of our next get-together text 07468 492304.

BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB WANTED MEMBERS FOR St Bernadettes Church Hall, FYLDE COMMUNITY BAND Bispham New Members most Can you play, or are learning to welcome. Meet every third Weds of play an instrument? Do you want the month, 7-30pm. to meet new people and to play Contact Helen 354548 all kinds of pop music from C&W to Soul? Then please get in touch.

Age and ability not important.

BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS Contact Phil 07522490715 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 THE COASTERS CHOIR years old plus adults to fill roles as (FORMERLY ONE ACCORD) We have a new name, new Musical instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team.

Director and we are looking for Contact us or drop in for a chat new members, Male and Female to embark on this exciting journey on a parade night. 01253 500499 with us. We are a friendly group GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE who would make you feel most welcome and at ease. There is We meet Tuesday evenings a good social side to the choir at 7:30 pm at the Low Moor too where we go out to dinner, Community Centre, Edmonton Afternoon Tea and a Christmas Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This Party Night. We love to sing, so if a chance to brush up or improve you enjoy singing too, even if at your German in a relaxed, friendly the moment it’s just to yourself, atmosphere. A limited knowledge DO come along and give it a try. of the language is necessary

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for you to be able to enjoy our meetings. We are now in our winter season when we have a set programme of presentations with occasional conversation evenings when you have a better chance to get to know existing members.

We will not be meeting from 11th Dec until 1st Jan, inclusive Contact Terry on 01253 867825

THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE Supporting the Arts In Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. 10 monthly lectures pa on art, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, poster art, mosaics, etc.

First Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm at the Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for non-members. 07399 870179. theartssocietyfylde.org.uk.

THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on Wednesday evenings. New Members always welcome for acting, backstage,set, front of house. No audition necessary.

Details call Steve 07849969619 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 25 and 105 yrs old? Then Rotary is for you! Palatine Club meets each week on a Tuesday for a meal, social night or an outing, if you are interested in coming along phone Gail on 07530175111 or Howard on 07712619612 or you can visit our website by searching Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club online.

BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club. Function Room Available for Special Events & Forces Reunions. All welcome, contact the Treasurer on 01253 508084. King Street, Blackpool BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB Meets at Staining Village Hall the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. New Members and Guests welcome. Contact Joan Pickering 01253 394622

NORTHERN LIGHTS ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting every first Tuesday of the month, upstairs at Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive, FY3 9EQ. We are a friendly group who have talks and discussions for people with little or no experience on all aspects of astrology plus we hold social events throughout the year including a Christmas lunch. No annual membership fee, £4 entrance fee, your first meeting is free with complimentary info pack. Call Kevin 01253 402137 or 07419333843 Email kevinrowan2@hotmail.com or visit our facebook page.

Sports & Activities ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New intake, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport.

For details email 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 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, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB invites you to join our friendly group for B and C grade walks on the second Sunday of each month.

Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde and Great Eccleston cost £10 per person, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details.

BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints Church Hall, 98 Park Road, Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. Annes Rd, Blackpool.

T: 0756559001, www. blackpoolshotokankarateclub. com

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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

holds various social events throughout the year and these are always well attended. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us please visit our website www. fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 01253 886181

EASY BEGINNERS PILATES Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283

LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS 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

CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Gents, Ladies and children welcome, either experienced or beginners.

Help will be on hand to learn the game. Please contact Men’s Secretary on 01253 592961 or Ladies Secretary on 01253 314871 FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) Affiliated to the Ramblers Association. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, 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.

There are usually three grades of walks each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. In addition, the Club

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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 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.

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chools across the Fylde coast are gearing up to get ‘fit and elfie’ by taking part in an Elf Run for Brian House Children’s Hospice this festive season.

It’s the second year the Bispham-based hospice has organised an Elf Run, inviting schools to do a sponsored run, walk or dance for the charity. Last year 18 schools took part, raising more than £15,500.

This year is already expected to do better, with 21 schools signed up from across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Elf Run is a flexible event, allowing schools to pick when and where their run takes place. Children and adults taking part get a special elf hat to wear, and raise sponsorship for the area’s only children’s hospice.

Local schools are also signing up to support Brian House by holding a Festive Jumper Day in the run up to Christmas.

Chloe added 'We’re always surprised at just how imaginative our young supporters can be, but every penny raised makes such a difference to the children and families who need our support here at Brian House. We’d love to come to speak to any schools or young supporters who want to know more about the work we do and how they can help.'

Community Fundraiser Chloe Rossall said 'We were so pleased that last year’s Elf Run went so well, and that schools were asking us about this year’s event.

We are really excited for this year’s Elf Run, and we’re thrilled that 11 of the schools already signed up are brand new to our festive fundraising. We have a real mix of pupils ready to go, from primary and secondary Visit www.brianhouse.org.uk/elf-run for more schools to those in further education. We even have information about Brian House Children’s Girlguiding groups signed up to take part.'

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Throughout December anyone will be able to park for just £1 for any three hour period at the Central, East Topping Street and West Street car parks in the town centre.

In addition, Blackpool Transport will offer £1 tickets to use trams and buses after 5:30pm on the three late night shopping Thursdays – December 6th, 13th and 20th – and all day every Sunday during December.

The discounted parking offer will start on Saturday 1st December, which is National Small Business Saturday as well as the day of Blackpool’s Christmas Lights Switch-On in St John’s Square. It will run until January 1st.

Cllr Mark Smith, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Business and Economic Development, said 'We are delighted to be able to announce discounted car parking throughout the month of December on three of our main town centre car parks. It means that people will be able to park for three hours for just £1.

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This year sees a number of top-quality Christmas productions and events in and around the town centre including the Beauty & The Beast pantomime at the Grand Theatre; The Wizard Of Oz at the Opera House; Santa’s Sleigh at the Pavilion Theatre in the Winter Gardens, Aladdin at The Blackpool Tower Circus and A Very Messy Christmas 11 at Bootleg Social Club.

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