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The inaugural Lightpool Festival was staged in 2016 and went on to be named as best major event in the Lancashire Tourism Awards. A smaller-scale festival was held in 2017, introducing for the first time a promenade parade of Blackpool’s unique collection of illuminated heritage trams.

Thanks to a grant of £85,000 through Arts Council, England’s National Lottery funded Grants for the Arts programme as the main funder and other key partners VisitBlackpool, LeftCoast and the BBC Philharmonic. The 2018 festival will revert to a largescale festival, with events taking place over two weeks at the end of October.

Jane Beardsworth, Director North, Arts Council England said ‘I’m delighted that we are supporting this year’s Lightpool Festival with funding from the National Lottery. The festival is a great way for residents and visitors alike to enjoy an amusing and thought provoking programme of light works which accompany the world famous Illuminations.’

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tress in manageable doses is not harmful to our health, but how we deal with it (or don’t) can be. From deadlines at work and battling traffic, to caring for ill relatives or a lack of sleep, there is an endless list of potential stressors everywhere we go.

On a practical level, a bit of stress fuels our productivity to finish a project on time. Physically, stress makes our bodies work faster and harder, a helpful trait when we need to remove ourselves from danger – think prehistoric man running away from being someone’s dinner, or moving away from an out-ofcontrol car in today’s world. On a molecular level, stress triggers a chain reaction of chemical processes, with inflammation being our first line of defence against pathogens. Acute inflammation with its features of redness, heat, pain and swelling of the injured tissue, for example from a cut, used to be a lot more important before antibiotics were discovered, but it still saves our lives today.

However, a number of factors related to modern lifestyle perpetuate our stress response in ways that lead to chronic, low level inflammation detrimental to our health and wellbeing. Pollution and chemical used in agriculture and typical homes can take years or even decades to make us ill, but so does obesity, a bad diet, long working hours and not enough down time. What connects these seemingly unrelated issues is the underlying chronic inflammation that goes on in our bodies largely unnoticed until something gives, and we suddenly find ourselves being diagnosed with one thing or another. So what can we do before it’s too late?

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Coping with Stress Improve your diet

Eat more fresh fruit, vegetables, legumes (beans and chickpeas for example), healthy fats like avocadoes, nuts and seeds, olive oil, and fish – especially oily fish, due to its omega-3 essential fatty acids. Our body cannot produce omega-3s, so we have to eat them regularly to lower inflammation.

Reduce the amount of processed meats and snacks such as sweets, cakes and crisps.

Lose weight

If you are over 25 – 30% body fat, then losing the excess body fat should be a priority. ‘Fat in large amounts is an inflammatory tissue,’ says Derek Gilroy, an immunologist at University College London.

Exercise

Activity reduces inflammation and helps fat metabolism, encouraging the body to burn it off rather than store it. If you are new to exercise, start with regular gentle walks, swimming, yoga, pilates or Tai Chi, gradually increasing the duration of your sessions, then their frequency, and finally intensity, until you

can do something active every day. Vigorous house chores and gardening also count.

If you are fit enough to exercise consistently, then try high intensity interval training (HIIT) a couple of times a week. Most personal trainers recommend this method as it delivers fast results, but start with short sessions, gradually increasing the duration by adding 5 minutes to your workouts every week or two.

Don’t jump straight into a daily bootcamp of gruelling workouts if you have not exercises consistently for a while, or if you have an injury.

De-stress

Although exercise is a great way to de-stress, most of us also need something else to wind down.

Find what works for you: a holiday, a regular massage, gardening, meditation, bird-watching, writing a journal, talking to a friend. Keep a regular, predictable schedule of working and resting – our bodies thrive on routine, and remember that by dealing with your stress levels you will also dial down the inflammation in your body.

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ver the past decade the number of hedgehogs has dropped by a third and this loss is part of a long-term decline. It is estimated that in the 1950s we had 30 million of these prickly but cute nocturnal animals. Today, approximately one million remain. So what has caused this sharp fall and what can we do to help the remaining hedgehogs thrive?

Although some hedgehogs die on our roads, the rise in the number of their predator – the badger - did not help. The use of pesticides in agriculture leads to a drop in many species of insects, and insects are among a hedgehog’s favourite diet staples. In addition to insects, hedgehogs also eat beetles, earthworms, frogs and toads, as well as grass roots, berries, mushrooms and bird eggs, even that perennial garden pest, the slug.

Therefore if the population of hedgehogs is dropping sharply, it points to a wider problem in the ecosystem.

Making our gardens more wildlife friendly gives the hedgehog’s diet a significant boost, and this means relaxing slightly our obsession with immaculate gardens and manicured lawns. Tempting as it may be to spray every last daisy peeking out of a pristine lawn, think how you would feel if someone came to your fridge at night and sprayed your cottage pie with poison.

Did you know that Germany has lost three quarters of their rural insects in the last 25 years? This means butterflies, wasps and bees, not just the annoying mosquitos and flies. The German study was originally prompted by anecdotal evidence of declining numbers of bugs splattered on car windscreens. Why is this important? Flying insects pollinate crops, so they are crucial to growing food, but for insects to thrive, they need meadows full of wild flowers. The vast fields of intensively farmed land have little to offer to their wellbeing. Adding to the problem are the disappearing hedgerows that make way for new roads and houses, thus forming ideal conditions for fewer bugs, declining wildlife, and the disappearing hedgehog population. The scale of this loss has prompted scientists to warn about our world marching towards ecological Armageddon.

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Let’s help the humble Hedgehog To further help the hedgehog’s survival, we can encourage hedgehog-friendly habitats in our gardens. They love sheltered places such as hedgerows, but also piles of leaves under the hedges and heaps of logs or twigs, so resist the urge to tidy up every corner of the garden.

In town and city gardens, where you may only have a wooden fence on both sides, creating a small hole about a size of a CD is crucial. Hedgehogs cover some mileage in their search for food, and enabling them to roam from garden to garden helps in their search of shelter and a varied diet. Should you find a hedgehog trapped in a small garden with a uniform, weed-free lawn, help the hedgehog pop across to the neighbours for some different flavoured insects, it might feel like a steak night!

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Caring for your pet

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ooking after our pets takes a lot of commitment and devotion. As they age, they may need more of our help, but by keeping a close eye on our pets, they can continue to lead happy and healthy lives into their twilight years.

PDSA Vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan explains that many of the ailments old age pets can suffer from are similar to those we might expect to get ourselves. she says ‘It’s incredibly common for our pets to start to slow down as they reach their senior years but, with a little extra care and attention, we can treat or accommodate for many of the things that cause them to slow down.

Regular vet check-ups help to spot problems earlier and mean treatment can be started sooner, helping your pet continue to lead a happy and healthy life. It’s important pet owners don’t dismiss signs of disease as inevitable due to old age. Stiffness, tiredness and changes to toileting habits are just some of the symptoms that may mean there’s a problem and it’s important to speak to your vet to see what you can do to alleviate symptoms and help your pet.’

Arthritis, dementia-like symptoms and most cancers are all more prevalent in older pets, as they are in people. Older pets are also at risk of other diseases like diabetes, kidney and liver problems and hormone imbalances.

A check-up at the vet every six months, even if they seem healthy, will help ensure any illness your pet might be developing are spotted at an early stage, when there’s a better chance of successful treatment or management of many conditions.

Signs your pet may be unwell are the same for older pets as they are for younger pets. In older pets, there are some subtle signs that it’s good to keep an eye out for: • Changes in weight (i.e. unexplained loss or gain) • Changes in energy levels (most often tiredness, but an unusual increase in activity is also a symptom) • Stiffness when standing up or walking, or

Looking after Old Age Pets PDSA advice on recognising signs of illness in older pets lameness that’s worse after resting • Changes in appetite (most often off their food, but being ravenous all the time is also a sign) • Drinking more • Changes to toileting habits (e.g. going to the toilet more than usual or toileting in unusual places) • Bad breath or sweet-smelling breath • New lumps and bumps or swellings • Seeming confused • Barking or meowing at night If your pet shows any of these symptoms, no matter what their age, it is worth getting them checked by a vet to get any health problems treated.

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It’s important to remember that many pets stay very healthy through later life, but spotting problems early often means treatment is more effective.

Olivia adds ‘Even if your pet does develop an illness in old age, many can be treated or managed, ensuring they can lead a happy life. So if you’re worried about your pet’s health at any time, take to them to your vet as soon as possible to stand the best chance of successfully treating the condition.’

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LINK-Mag Recipe

American style Beetroot Pie

Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

You’ll need: 250g shortcrust pastry 325g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained 3 eggs 75g soft brown sugar 2tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground allspice (optional) ½ tsp ground ginger (optional) 250ml double cream

Why not try this beetroot pie as an alternative to pumpkin this Halloween?

What to do: Preheat the oven to 200˚C/Gas Mark 6.

Roll out the pastry and use it to line a 23cm loose bottomed pie tin. Line with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans. Bake blind for 20 minutes.

Whilst the pastry is baking, prepare the filling by pureeing the beetroot along with the eggs in a food processor.

In a small saucepan add the sugar, all the spices and cream and bring slowly up to a simmering point. Pour into the food processor and mix thoroughly with the beetroot puree.

Remove the pastry case from the oven and reduce the temperature to 180˚C/Gas Mark 4. Pour the filling carefully into the pastry case and bake for around 25-30 minutes. The edge should be puffed up a little and the centre will still be a touch wobbly.

Allow to cool and chill in the fridge.

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ormer Strictly Come Dancing finalist Jason Donovan, tells Ann all about Fame, Musicals, and why he is having a ‘midlife crisis’ on stage nightly.

Tell me more about you new tour ‘Midlife Crisis’

JD ‘I hit 50 and figured now would be a great time to tell all on stage, but it’s a great show and the questions from the audience are very direct, but again you are part of people’s history which is wonderful’

You were the biggest selling pop act of 1989, great memories?

JD ‘Of course, I was very young, so did not really appreciate it as you don’t when you’re that young, but looking back now, it was madness, but a great madness. I mean, what a feat to do that, but it was also down to great songs and having great producers in Stock, Aitken & Waterman.’

Strictly Come Dancing?

JD ‘Loved the show, and more so that I made it to Blackpool. I can’t begin to tell you the competition that there is to get there. It’s seen as the Mecca of the show and we all wanted it so I was very pleased that I got to dance on the Tower ballroom floor.’

What did you enjoy so much about Strictly Come Dancing?

JD ‘Well the outfits and what they did to turn you into a Prince, I mean some people don’t embrace it, but I sure did, and I liked what they did to me every week. I mean they make you look so good in that you really feel the character you’re dancing.

It’s amazing really’

You are also turning to producing as well with Priscilla

JD ‘I have starred in the show many times, but when they offered me the chance to produce I jumped at it because knowing the show, I know what I believe the audience want to see, so it’s a very exciting time’

What advice would you give to others starting out?

JD ‘Work hard and grab the opportunities, because you will learn something from them and above all, keep working hard because a little rejection does us all good from time to time and makes you work harder’ 36

Especially for Blackpool

Ann Montini meets Musical star and 80s pop icon Jason Donovan

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to Blackpool next year , what can fans expect?

JD ‘It is Ann, well done. It’s at the Winter Gardens from the 21st to 26th October in 2019 and we want to see everyone there, ready to party and sing along. We want them to experience a wonderful night out

You appear to love Blackpool and came here last with the Hit Factory show – what is the appeal?

JD ‘I do you know, and the appeal is the town is known all over the world as a party capital and to be asked to appear here is always an honour. I do think you have a vibrant entertainment scene, with visitors and locals really embracing it all – wonderful place’

Finally can we mention your other mega hit show ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Is it true you kept the famous coat, and still have it today?

I do have it, but how do you know about that? Well I can’t wear it out and about can I, but yes on the final night I just slipped off home wearing it, and as of, yet no one has asked for it back, so I am happy about that’ Find out more about Jason at www.jasondonovan.com

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p and coming nineteen year old DJ and music producer Ollie Crowe from Blackpool is a rising talent in the entertainment industry with the help of Blackpool Council’s business support service ‘Get Started’.

Now, he’s very much in his element, creating music that could become anthems in clubs everywhere. Ollie had an early start in the business, producing and DJ’ing from the age of fifteen. After talking to the ‘Get Started’ team Ollie has turned his passion into a career.

His achievements are already impressive with the amount of play he is currently receiving including BBC Radio Lancashire, with his tracks amassing millions of streams on Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and additional plays in clubs worldwide. He has also received recognition from other industry blog platforms such as WeRaveYou & YourEDM. His unique style is popular among fans; a solid house blend with a catchy beat and impressive

vocals. His collaboration with Rich James on the track ‘Voices’ has over one million streams.

Ollie’s mum Lesley, said ‘From a very early age it was clear Ollie had an ear for music. As a hobby it was his passion and he went on to teach himself how to produce electronic dance music from the age of 14. Ollie has received valuable help from the Get Started team. Their encouragement and advice has given him valuable business tools to drive his career.’

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Alfie fans raise funds for Trinity

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enerous Alfie Boe fans around the world have raised an incredible £1,283 for Trinity Hospice by watching videos of the singer in action over one weekend at the end of August.

The ‘Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon’ organised by the official Alfie Boe fan blog, ‘thoughtsofjustafan’ asked fans to make a donation online while watching and sharing their favourite Alfie moments. It’s the second time the blog has organised the event in aid of Trinity Hospice, where Alfie is a Patron, and this year’s total is more than double that of last year’s.

Alfie himself sent a tweet on Sunday thanking fans for their support of Trinity Hospice. He said ‘A massive thank you to all who took part in @AlfieBoeFanBlog’s @YouTube marathon which has raised an amazing £1,283.81 for @trinity_hospice!’

out there who made a donation as part of the Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon. The event raised a fantastic sum of money which, when we saw that some of it came from Japan and the US, is just staggering. We are so privileged to have Alfie as our Patron, as events like this prove his name alone encourages people to support our very local charity and hospice care. We can’t thank thoughtsofjustafan enough for putting on this event in aid of Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’s Hospice, and encouraging everyone who took part to donate whatever they could help us provide the very best palliative care here on the Fylde coast.’

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ANCHORSHOLME LIBRARY OPENING TIMES MON 10-1pm 2-6pm, TUE 9am 4pm, WED 10-1pm 2-5pm, THURS 9.00-1pm 2-5pm,FRI 9-1pm 2-5pm, SAT 10-12. Cafe open MON to FRI 9am to 4pm.

CLEVELEYS COMMUNITY CHURCH CENTRE KENSINGTON ROAD, CLEVELEYS, FY5 1ER. T: 01253 863369. EMAIL: CLEVELEYSCOMMUNITYCENTRE@ GMAIL.COM For more details about any of these groups and events please ask at the office, call 863369 or see the notice boards.

MON Knit ‘N’ Natter: 10am–1pm.

Thornton-Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society: 7.30 – 9.30pm TUE Board games (all welcome): 1 – 3pm. Thornton-Cleveleys Canine Training Society: 7 – 10pm. Susan Traynor Dance 42

Class: 7 – 10pm. WED Arts and crafts group (all welcome) 10am – 3pm. Yoga 10 – 11.30am THU Weightwatchers: 9.30 – 10.30am.

Cleveleys Ladies: 1.30 – 3.30pm (except 1st Thursday of each month) Patchwork class: 2 – 4pm. Joanne Wilson Dance School: 4 – 8pm. Explorer Scouts for Boys and Girls: 7.45 – 9.30pm FRI Friday Arts Group: 9am – 12noon, Windmill Arts Group: 1 – 3.30pm SAT Susan Traynor Dance class: 7 – 10pm (2nd Saturday only) SUN Cleveleys Community Church. Elim Pentecostal church, visitors welcome. 10.30am – 12noon. The Gathering Cleveleys Community Church meeting: 6pm - 8pm Rooms are available to hire for a one-off event, weekly or monthly.

Very reasonable rates. Disabled access and facilities. Café on site and kitchen facilities available by arrangement.

THORNTON LIBRARY Events for October 2018 Tue 2nd Oct 2:00pm-3:30pm Local History Author, Angela Norris, will be taking about her new book Ferry Tales and reminiscing about the Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry in times gone by to the present day. free.NATIONAL LIBRARIES WEEK. Mon 8th Oct 4:00pm5:00pm Children’s Zentangle.

Take doodling to the next level by joining us at Thornton Library to learn the art of Zentangle. Suitable

for children aged 6+ FREE. Tue 9th Oct 11:00am-12:00am Harmony and Health Choir. Join in with the singing to help promote your wellbeing, no experience necessary. FREE. Wed 10th Oct 11:00am-1:00pm Join the Seaside Stitchers and get stitching, whether you are a beginner or more experienced they will be on hand to help you produce a lovely bookmark or create a book of your own designs. FREE. Sat 13th Oct From 10:30am The Bug Band, a group of musicians on banjos, ukuleles, and guitars, who will be playing a selection of well-known songs. Tickets £2. Tue 16th Oct 11:00am - 12:00 noon Getting to Social Media. As part of Get On Line week this is a drop-in session for anyone who would like to know more about using social media.

Fri 19th Oct 10:00am-11:00am Getting to know the libraries digital resources. As part of Get on Line week this is a drop-in session for anyone who wants to know more about the digital resources that we have on offer at the library. Mon 22nd Oct 1:30pm-3:00pm Meet a Sergeant from WWI. Children will be introduced to a soldier’s kit and duties, life in the trenches, and find out what army grub was really like. Suitable for children aged 4+ FREE. Sat 27th Oct 10:30am Story Time with Mama G. Come and join Mama G at Thornton Library for story time with a difference. Combining panto and the traditional art of story-telling.

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Tickets £2 for 1st child, subsequent children £1, adults free. Suitable for children aged 3+. Mon 29th Oct 2:30pm-3:30pm Meet author Nick Oldham. Come and meet Nick, a retired Police Inspector and local author. Nick reveals his experiences in the police force and how it inspired his own crime writing. FREE Regular Events EVERY MONDAY 10:30-11:30 Making the most of your tablet. Learn more about what your IPad or android tablet can do. How to choose, install and use a wide variety of apps, look up information online or just take photo or video. Booking essential. Two 1/2 hour sessions available 10.30 - 11am, or 11 11.30am. 5pm-7pm Card and board game group, from frustration to draughts come along and enjoy a game, bring your own board or cards. For all age groups. LAST MONDAY MONTHLY 29th October 1:30-3:30 Poetry People, a friendly and informal poetry group. New members always welcome. EVERY TUESDAY 10:00-10:30 Baby, Toddler Rhyme Time. Come and join us for a fun and interactive event suitable for all pre-school children.

2ND TUESDAY MONTHLY 9th October 2pm-4pm Thornton Reading Group. Enjoy book discussions over a brew and biscuit. New members always welcome. EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:00-11:00 Interested in learning how to use a computer?

Learn My Way is a FREE basic computer course designed just for you. Contact the library for more information.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 2pm-4pm IT help. If you have any IT queries our volunteer, David, is here to help. Please contact the library to book a half-hour or hour slot. EVERY WEDNESDAY 2pm-2:30pm Baby, Toddler Rhyme Time. Come and join us for a fun and interactive event suitable for all pre-school children. EVERY THURSDAY 10:0012:00 Adult Craft Group Whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything

‘crafty’, join this friendly group for a brew, natter and swop of ideas. EVERY FRIDAY 2pm-2:30pm Story Time. Enjoy a half-hour of stories and rhymes. Suitable for all pre-school children. EVERY OTHER SATURDAY 6th & 20th October 9:3012:30 Warhammer 40K. Enjoy a morning of tactical battles with friends. Suitable for ages 8-17. See a member of staff for more detail.

Thornton library is looking for a variety of speakers & entertainment for the local people. If you have something that you think our local community would like see, please contact a member of staff at Thornton Library. To book a place at any event contact the library on 0300 123 6703 or Email: thornton. library@lancashire.gov.uk

Notices FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME For disabled people.

Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS GALA COMMITTE Meets every first Wednesday in the month at 7:30pm in The Churchill Room, The Ashley Club, Victoria Road. Come and join us to support this great local event - we are always looking for more help and ideas to keep it running, More details can be found on our Facebook and website www. thorntoncleveleysgalaofficial. co.uk or contact Helen Moorhouse secretary 07701097990 URGENT STOCK APPEAL All stock wanted – all clothing including knitwear, jackets/coats, shoes, handbags, homewares, toys, furniture Free collection on 01253 850161 or for furniture 01253 464100 British Heart Foundation.

BOOK AND TOY SALE Saturday 6th October, 10am.

Refreshments available. For church funds. Cleveleys Park Church Hall, West Drive.

BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through.

Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BA. We receive callers at the RSPCA BLACKPOOL & NORTH door most days until 9.00pm LANCASHIRE Please visit our website for THORNTON CLEVELEYS moe details about our current FRIENDS OF TRINITY special appeals. Old Toms Lane, HOSPICE QUIZ NIGHT Stalmine, Lancashire FY6 0JR. Tuesday 9th Oct, 7:45pm Tel: 01253 703000. Web: www.

Tickets £5 – includes Hot Pot rspcablackpool.org.uk Supper. The Briardene Hotel, Kelso Ave, Cleveleys, Tickets FRIENDS OF MARSH MILL from Judy 01253 864604 The mill is open each Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS Volunteers are always needed to FRIENDS OF TRINITY help keep the mill open. To find HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING out about joining our friendly team Sunday 14th Oct 10am to 12pm email simon.swindells@wyre.

Entrance £1 (includes coffee & gov.uk biscuits) Various stalls, raffle &

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St Teresa’s Church Hall, St George’s Ave

Care & Support THORNTON-CLEVELEYS ARTHRITIS CARE Meets first Wednesday evening in the month, for social outings, trips and holidays. Come and join our friendly group. Transport can be arranged. For more information call Barbara on 985047 or Christine on 856378 (evenings) ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFÉ Meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. Between 10am - 12pm.

Please contact Alzheimer’s Society B’Pool, Fylde and Wyre on 01253 696 854.

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, 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.

STEPPING STONES, LIVING WITH LOSS If you are bereaved you may wish to drop-in to our non-religious, non-judgemental group for support, to meet people who face similar difficulties, and talk to a ‘Listener’. We meet for tea, coffee, and biscuits at Christ Church Hall, Meadows Avenue Thornton on the 3rd THURSDAY each month from 2pm - 3pm all ages are welcome.

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190 Victoria Road. West Cleveleys.

MONDAYS 11 - 12.30am Musical Movement. TUESDAYS 1 - 4pm Chess. Also Sequence Dancing 1.30 - 4pm. WEDNESDAYS 1-4pm Chess & Whist. 1.30-4pm Sequence Dancing. THURSDAYS Taekwondo 5pm -9pm. SATURDAY evenings 7-10pm Up to date Sequence. All welcome 01253 PARKINSON’S UK OVER WYRE 852462 SUPPORT GROUP meet on the 4th Thursday of each SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES month(except December) at 2pm in Mondays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 the Youth and Community Centre, Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre Lancaster Road, Preesall FY6 0EJ. 64 Holmfield Road FY2 9RT For further info contact Marjorie Sundays - Prayers for World Peace 11am - 12noon, FREE CLASS. on 01253 868086 Registered Charity no. 1080291 GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT Tel: 352721 meditationinblackpool.org.uk SUPPORT 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

Sponsored by The Gate Community Church. Those who have suffered loss or are struggling to cope are very welcome.

Free of charge. Contact Julia: 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or contact Janice: 01253 594855 or visit www.griefshare.org for further information.

HARD OF HEARING CLUB If you are a friendly person and would like to meet for a laugh and a few games of cards and dominoes, plus meals out. We meet every Thursday 2 - 4pm in a private lounge at Torrentum Court, Lawsons Road. Thornton.

Come and join us or call Ralph on 07801813531 for more info.

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Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90

Social Groups

COFFEE MORNING Every week Cleveleys United Reformed Church, Rossall Road Time: 10:30 - 11:45 Cost: 50p.

Every Wednesday morning.

For more info 01253 855730.

WHITE ARROW We meet every Thursday night Ashley Con Club Thornton at 8pm.

Cost £4 this includes raff all the money will be donated to p.d.s.a also to s.c.b.u.

CLEVELEYS WRITERS & WORDSMITHS WITH A SONG We meet at The Park Club (behind The Masonic Hall), West Drive, Cleveleys on the 2nd and 4th Tues each month at 1:30-3:00. Poets and short story writers off all levels welcome. New members welcome.

First meeting free, subscription £10 year.

CLEVELEYS LADIES SUPPER CLUB Vacancies available for new members. Meet at Briardene Hotel first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. 3 Course meal followed by a speaker.

Tel: 01253 868281 / 822152

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Have you been given a new sewing machine for Christmas? Or got one in the cupboard and don’t know what to make? Come along to the Preesall Community Centre [behind THE COASTERS CHOIR the Bethel Church] on Fridays (FORMERLY ONE ACCORD) from 9 am to 12.30pm. We have a We have a new name, new Musical qualified Instructor. From simple Director and we are looking for pincushions and tote bags to full new members, Male and Female sized quilts we will show you how, to embark on this exciting journey you will be made most welcome with us. We are a friendly group and Tea/coffee and biscuits are who would make you feel most available all morning. Please welcome and at ease. There is contact Linda on [01253] 790851 a good social side to the choir or e.mail martin.ireton@yahoo. too where we go out to dinner, co.uk CARLETON - COMMUNITY Afternoon Tea and a Christmas BAND & COMMUNITY CHORUS Party Night. We love to sing, so if BLACKPOOL MERCHANT NAVY Play an instrument and want to join you enjoy singing too, even if at ASSOCIATION a Band? Love singing, but not sure the moment it’s just to yourself, Ever been in the Merchant Navy? about joining a Choir? Then we DO come along and give it a try.

Why not come along and join us? are the places for you! Band and What have you got to lose? The Bring you partner if you wish. We Choir comprise of various ages, Choir is Cleveleys based, meeting meet on alternate Sundays at the skills and talents. The Band has a at 7.30pm Thursday evenings at Guards Club, Whitegate Drive relaxed and friendly atmosphere. the Community Centre, Beach at 11am. We are a very friendly No auditions necessary. Band Road, NO AUDITION NECESSARY group and we organise trips etc.

Rehearsals: every FRIDAY from For further information please For more information please 4:30pm-6:00pm. Choir Rehearsals ring Gail: 07826 866790 or telephone 01253 700735 every TUESDAY (term time only) Linda:01253 355512 from 7:00pm-8:30pm St Martin LITTLE THORNTON WI & St Hilda’s Church, Fleetwood POULTON DRAMA AMATEUR We meet on the first Tuesday of Road, Carleton (next to the Castle DRAMATIC GROUP the month, in the afternoon from Gardens). For more info visit: We rehearse in the Breck Club, 2-4pm, in St. John’s Church Hall, www.carletoncommunitymusic. Poulton, Tues and Thurs evenings Thornton. New members are org.uk. For bookings, contact from 7.30pm. Observers are always welcome, you can visit as a Terry on: 07807 296765 or email welcome. We are always looking guest on 3 occasions. carletoncommunitymusic@ for new members.

For further info please contact hotmail.com Patsy Harrison on 07772914476 WINDMILL ART SOCIETY or email:paharrison1943@gmail.

WHITEHOLME OVER Meet at the Cleveleys Community com.

60’S CLUB Centre, Beach Road Cleveleys We meet on Monday and Friday each Friday aft from 1pm - 3pm N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE afternoons 2pm - 4pm at: St cost £2. Friday Morning Art Group & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE Teresa’s Church Hall, St Georges meet each Friday morning from BLIND Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys 9am - 12 noon at the same venue, The Tramway, Victoria Road West, FY5 3JT. Contact: B Foster cost £4.

Cleveleys. On the second Tuesday 07939583882. Any new members of every month 11am - 12 noon. welcome.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS The VIPS Cafe Club would like to AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY invite you and your friends and ARCHAEOLOGY Meet weekly each Monday 8pm family to an informal chat, and If you’re interested in the history – 10pm (except Bank Holidays) Coffee Morning. Contact us on or prehistory of the Fylde Coast at Cleveleys Community Centre, 01253 362699 and North Preston areas then Kensington Road, Cleveleys. New Wyre Archaeology Group (WAG) and lapsed members all welcome. BOARD GAMES GROUP is worth a look. If you’d like to get Tuesday and Friday 1pm to 3pm involved - even just as an armchair PREESALL SEWING GROUP Cleveleys Community 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. Check us out at www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ or call 07974 597097 for more info – you will be glad you did!

archaeologist – Email secwyrearch@aol.com or call 0752 850 3710. www.wyrearchaeology.org.uk

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Centre,Kensington Rd Off Beach Rd Cleveleys. All welcome

a N.A.F.A.S demonstrator whose arrangements are raffled off at the end of the evening. Tea coffee and biscuits are served. £5. New Members welcome. Please contact Yvonne 07835 896750 or Carol 824639 for more information.

GAY DINING GROUP Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde Coast. A great way to meet new GUITAR PLAYER OR KEYBOARD like-minded friends in a relaxed, PLAYER NEEDED FOR BAND welcoming environment. Good Female Guitar or Keyboard player company, good food, enjoy life (or someone who can do both) to the full. Meeting on the fourth required for original atmospheric Thursday of every month (25th moody alternative rock band with Oct, 22nd Nov, and 20th Dec). shoegaze and post-rock influences. Various venues in the Lytham/St Sound is somewhere between The Anne’s area. For more information Cure, Cocteau Twins, Daughter, and details of our next getFoals and Mogwai. Listen online together text 07468 492304. and get in touch. Practice weekly in Blackpool Town Centre and have THORNTON LADIES’ GROUP gigs/releases lined up. We need As we enter into our 11th year we someone reliable. continue, as always, identifying www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk, local women who can help us to Email: treefiddy@ celebrate the ethos of our group. oceansoveralderaan.co.uk Our Ladies’ Club is expanding in 2018 and any lady interested in AMOUNDERNESS LIFELONG spending one evening a month LEARNING GROUP (3rd Wednesday) with like-minded Christ Church Hall, Meadows positive ladies you are more than Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 welcome to join us there are no 2TW. We meet on the 1st and age restrictions! We meet at 7.30 3rd Tuesdays of each month, at – St John’s Church Hall, Little 2-00pm, at the above hall. We are Thornton (near Stanah School) a very friendly group of mostly entrance is £2.50 which includes retired people. We have a variety of a brew and a biscuit and there Speakers/Presentations, covering is a charity raffle (donations many subjects. We also have welcomed). We have already occasional Trips/Meals Out, and donated over £1,600 to 14 different there is a small Walking Group (easy charities. We finish at 9.00pm. strolls really), and also a Crown For further advice or information Green Bowling Section that meets please phone: 01253 851007, every Wednesday, April/September follow us on facebook: from 2-4.00pm. New Members Thornton Ladies’ Club or email Welcome, so why not give us a try. thorntonladiesclub@gmail.com You will be made very welcome.

Make sure you meet our Fylde and Wyre Woman of the Year on THORNTON-CLEVELEYS October 19th.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB Our club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from March to December at Thornton Little Theatre Victoria Road East, Thornton, 7.30 to 9.30pm. We have OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB

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Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in, or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations.Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at Springfield House Hotel at Pilling. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting as a guest, then please telephone 01253 790391.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF THORNTON CLEVELEYS Every Monday at West Drive Methodist Church Hall at 12.30 for 12.45pm, We have a good and very reasonably priced meal followed by various interesting speakers. Rotary helps people and organsations in need locally, nationally and internationally. Both Ladies and Gentleman are very welcome. Info Barry Simmonds on 01253 856809 WYRE ART GROUP Meet every Wednesday afternoon in the River Room at Wyre Country Park. Beginners or intermediates (with life drawing ) classes. Tel Tina on 07835 050950 for more details.

VERONA ASSOCIATION Fleetwood Road North. MONDAY: Music and Movement 10am-12 Noon. MONDAY EVENING Snooker 6.30-10pm. TUESDAY Line Dancing 10am-12 Noon. WEDNESDAY Friendship Club 2-4pm, THURSDAY Music and Movement 10am-12 noon, Snooker 1-4.30pm. FRIDAY Line Dancing 10am-12 Noon 01253 853122.

FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS LIONS CLUB Meetings are on the 2nd Weds of every month and are held in a lighthearted manner, we also try to hold a social each month ‘Come and have a look at the Lions, we roar not bite’ Contact Lion President

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Stuart Gratrix on 875548 CLEVELEYS PROBUS CLUB The club for retired professional and businessmen meets on Thursday mornings at 9.45 a.m. in the Masonic Rooms, West Drive.

There is a speaker programme featuring a wide range of topics, an annual holiday is organized and there are a number of social events. Guests and prospective members are welcome - phone 872306.

LITTLE THORNTON WI Continues to meet in St. John’s Church Hall, Thornton, once a month on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4pm. For further information on that and subsequent meetings, please contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 or Patsy on 07772914476.

GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season when we have regular conversation meetings (Unterhaltungsabende).

Quite often these days we do this on a one to one basis when you get plenty of opportunity to chat and to get to know some of our members.

Contact Terry on 01253 867825 NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. At 7.30pm. New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see www. northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243 POETRY PEOPLE Meet at Thornton Library on the

last Mon of every month. 1.30 3.30 Prompt. Free Admission 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.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Talks/Slideshows. New Venue Christ Church on new night Weds Wed 17th Oct The Cartmel Peninsula & Holker Hall Gardens – Illustrated Talk by Steve Halliwell from Preston. Wed 21st Nov Don’t Go To Sleep During Winter – Illustrated Talk by Kevin Pratt from Village Plants Nursery, Hazel Grove. With plants for sale.

The above Talks will be held at the Christ Church Parish Hall, Meadows Ave, Thornton. FY5 2TW, starting at 7.30pm. ALL WELCOME. There will be an admission charge for Members and Non Members. Pay at the door.

Refreshments available. Contact : Judith Schofield - 01253 826562

Sports & Activities ZUMBA GOLD Come along to a fun fitness class and burn calories at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church West Drive Cleveleys Mon eve 6-7. Cost £4.50 All ages & fitness levels welcome.

Call Julie for more info or just turn up 07786022980 LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8.30pm Cleveleys Community Centre Kensington Road, Cleveleys. Contact Susan for

further details on 07976 620196 NORDIC WALKING WYRE Why not join us Nordic walking.

You will use 90% of your body’s muscles and burn 46% more calories than ordinary walking. It is sociable and safe outdoor exercise and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Contact Ann on 07587 185680 or email asannboyd@gmail.com.

ZUMBA CLASS St Johns Church Hall, Little Thornton, Tuesdays 9.30am10.30am. Cost £4. Just turn up or call Julie for more info on 07786022980 PRIVATE DANCE TUITION AND CLASSES Thursday evenings at Cleveleys Community Church.

Ballroom,Latin,Salsa, Rock and Roll etc. Adult Dance Classes New Adult dance classes in Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, R/R at Regal Hotel (Windsor Room) 7.30pm - 8.30pm no partner required. Please reserve your place by calling Martine on 07967 970847 WYRE ESTUARY COUNTRY PARK HEALTH WALK Every fortnight. Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah 10:30 - 11:30 Free. Every other Wednesday an urban/rural walk through the Wyre Estuary Country Park, comfortable footwear required also suitable for beginners. Please ring 01995 602125 or 01253 863100 PILATES WITH CAROL Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm Begginers, 7-8pm At Senior Citizens Hall 190 Victoria Road West Cleveleys. All Welcome. For info call Carol 827636 THORNTON YMCA Taekwondo Classes Age 6yrs and above NEW ‘Tidgey’ Taekwondo Classes Age 4-6yrs Contact Claire Wright on 07977 922065.

Email: freespirittaekwondo1@

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gmail.com (BSc Sport & Exercise 441 0657 or check out Science Physiology) www.fyldetaichi.com for more information.

CLEVELEYS TAEKWONDO Classes every Monday and NORCROSS TENNIS CLUB Thursday juniors 5.30-6.30 Anchorsholme Lane East, off and teenagers/adults 8-9.15 at Fleetwood Rd South, Thornton, Senior Citizens Hall, Victoria Rd, FY5 3DA within the HASSRA Cleveleys. 2 free classes.

Sportsground. (Between the www.cleveleystaekwondo.webs. Norcross roundabout and Four com Lane Ends).There are 3 tennis courts with floodlights and TAI CHI play takes place all year round Thornton methodist Church depending on the weather. There Victoria Rd Thornton, every Thurs is also a clubhouse in which to 10-11am. Also at The Back Room keep warm between play. There Studio, Runnymede Ave, Cleveleys are regular club sessions most 12:15- 1:15. Beginners always weekday afternoons. Age is welcome, cost £5. no barrier to these sessions as Info Bryan 07462487474 youngsters in their 60’s will be made welcome. If you have not ZUMBA FITNESS played for a while and feel you with Barry. Wednesdays 5.45pm need some exercise come along Anchorsholme Academy, East and you may surprise yourself.

Pines Drive. Latin Inspired dance Further information may be work with easy to follow steps, obtained from the chairman, shake and shimmy into shape and Brian Kitchin 07743585381 or have lots of fun. £5.00 per class, email jbkitchin@gmail.com no need to book 07922 688009

THORNTON JUDO CLUB Scout Hall Marsh rd Thornton, Judo Classes est. 1974.Thornton Judo Club. Attack/Defence/ Olympic Sport from 5yrs (Tiddlers) all ages. Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday contact nos 869768 / 893972.

NORBRECK BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB Male & Female Bowlers wanted for 2019 teams. Special Offer for September only, SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP £25 FOR TWO PEOPLE. BOGOF. Come and join us at this GREAT LOCAL CLUB! call Sylvia Johnson 07941663641 or pay us a visit @ Mossom Lane Norbreck.

FREE ADULT TENNIS COACHING at Norbreck Bowling & Tennis Club.

FRR WALKING GROUP (THE Come & see our lovely club tucked ANCHORSHOLME BOWLING DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) away off Mossom Lane.

AND SOCIAL CLUB Affiliated to the Ramblers Call sylvia 594488 or 07941 Crown Green Bowls is a healthy Association. Enjoy a full day out in 663645. Email: sylviaj@gmx.com outdoor sport. The season lasts from April to October. New starters the English Countryside with FRR, THORNTON TENNIS CLUB and experienced players welcome who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places The Club is keen to welcome new at Anchorsholme Bowling Club. members and offers coaching Just come down to Anchorsholme such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, the Pendle area, for both adults and children at all Park to give it a try.

North Wales to name but a few. levels. Our coach, Simon Ardron, Details Tel: 01253 860924 We meet every third Sunday in is the WYRE and LANCASHIRE the month with various pick up COACH OF THE YEAR 2016 and FAMILY TAEKWONDO points by coach in the Fylde area. offers a free taster session on CLASSES There are usually three grades of Saturday mornings.

From 4 years to adults. 6pm to walks each month, making sure We have two all weather courts 7pm every Wednesday at Millfield there is something for everyone and a Club House. The Club runs Science and Performing Arts to enjoy. In addition, the Club junior and adult tennis teams in the College and Saturdays 12.30 holds various social events Fylde League, coaching sessions to 1.30pm at St John’s Church throughout the year and these throughout the week, tournaments Thornton.Contact Master Lee are always well attended. If you as well as opportunities to 07779275207 would like to know more about play social tennis and keep fit the Club and how to join us throughout the year.

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NORCROSS CRICKET CLUB Looking for players of any age or ability to join. 3 senior teams and 3 junior teams with fully qualified, 1st aid trained and DBS checked coaches to deliver sessions at our ECB Clubmark Accredited Club. Home ground, Norcy Park, is located on Anchorsholme Lane, Thornton, FY5 5EE. Voted Amateur Cricket Club of the Year in 2017 Info: Chairman Ian Davies 07846 853690 - slowerball@ hotmail.co.uk. Junior Organiser Adam Ball - 07540 812709 – adamball2401@gmail.com. www.norcrosscricketclub. teamapp.com. Facebook@ NorcrossCC, Twitter@NorcyCC, Instagram @norcycc

abilities. Regular competitive teams also. Excellent way to get fit and meet new friends. £4 per session. Contact Steve - 01253 825415 or just turn up at 4pm CLEVELEYS WALKS Saturday 13th October 10.30am Come for a stroll along the beautiful promenade at Cleveleys or a look at Cleveleys Park and Towers Wood. Meet At the Community Centre on Beach Road FY5 1ER and return for refreshments. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066

Church CLEVELEYS PARK METHODIST CHURCH HALL Social Sequence Dancing on Tuesdays at 1.30pm tp 4pm also Bingo on Wednesdays at 1.45pm.. Everyone welcome. Info for dancing ring Ann 858294 and bingo Brenda 863307

CLEVELEYS SPIRITUALIST CHURCH YOGA FOR ALL 93 Beach Road (Opposite All ages, all abilities, just come Travellers Rest Pub) All Welcome. along. Its not about achieving a Doors Open 30mins,Before Each position but understanding how to Service. Monday Service.7 30pm-8 travel there with the breath.

30pm followed by Open Circle 8 Pranayama, basic breathing, 30pm-9pm. Fee £2.50. Wednesday asanas, meditation and relaxation Healing, 12.30pm-1 30pm. with Angie Carpenter (British Wheel Donation followed by Service of Yoga Diploma Teacher) on 2.30pm - 3.40pm. Fee £2. Sunday Wednesdays 7:45pm to 9:15pm at Divine Service 2.30pm - 3.40pm The Back Room Yoga Studio, Donation. Refreshments after 1 Runnymede Ave. Cleveleys each service for a donation. Info: FY5 1DF. For more info please Facebook - Cleveleys Spiritualist contact Angie on 07765 872499 Church. or email: angie-@live.com HAMBLETON CHORAL GROUP AFC BLACKPOOL SENIOR We meet in the United Reformed SEASIDERS WALKING Church Hall, Sandy Lane, FOOTBALL OVER 50’S Hambleton on Wednesday MONDAY 4.30-5.30pm and evenings at 7.30 p.m. from THURSDAY 4.15- 5.15pm.

September to May each year. We PlayFootball Centre, Garstang sing light, popular music (e.g.

Road, Blackpool FY3 7JH songs from the shows) in four part Open to all ages, gender and harmony. New members always

welcome. For more information ring Dorothy on 01253 700963.

ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH We are an Elim Pentecostal church and member of the Ground Level Network. We meet on Sundays at 10.30am and at 6pm for modern lively worship, and also during the week for prayer, Connect groups and Bible studies.

We have a weekly youth club for Primary school children on Wednesday evenings. Men’s breakfasts are every 4 weeks on Saturdays 10am. Flourish ladies events are held bi-monthly. Once a month we meet for a fellowship breakfast at Stanley Park café on Saturdays 10am.

Please visit our website www. elimcleveleys.org.uk for more information about our church, ministries and events. For any further information please call our office on 863369.

ST JOHN’S, LITTLE THORNTON Stanah Rd, FY5 5JE. (By the junction at Station Rd & Stanah Rd) SUNDAY SERVICES; 9.00am: Holy Communion - BCP. 10.30am: Parish communion - contemporary service Including SEEKERS Junior Church: except the3rd Sunday when it’s an All Age Celebration, no communion. WEEKDAY MORNINGS; 9:30am: Morning Prayer. Toddler Group; Every Weds (term time) 9.15am to 11.30am in the church hall. EVERY WEDS Snack & Chat in the church hall at 2pm for company, cakes & a brew.

Monthly Concerts 2ND WEDS every month at 7:30pm.

Weddings & Baptisms. To book a wedding or baptism or for more info, contact the vicar. Hall Hire; interested in hiring the hall? Call Donald Minshall on 01253 821193.

Vicar: Rev Jane Atkinson, Tel 01253 969492 Visit www.stjohnslittlethornton. org. Facebook – StJohns Church Twitter - @StJohnThornton

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CLEVELEYS UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Rossall Road (Next to Cleveleys Library) – Our Sunday Services Begin at 10.45am. Ongoing weekly Events: MONDAYS: Ladies Friendship Group 7.30pm TUESDAYS: Photographic Society 7.30pm. WEDNESDAYS: Prayer Group 10.00am, Parents and Toddler Group 10.00am. Coffee Morning 10.30am. Healing 1.30pm - 3.30pm Slimming World 6.00pm.

THURSDAYS: Line Dancing 12.30pm, Rainbows 6.15pm. Brownies 6.30pm, One Accord Choir 7.30pm, Badminton Club 7.45pm.

Fridays: Bible Fellowship 10.45am.

3RD SATURDAY Stepping Stones Bereavement Group 10.30am Ring 855730 for room hire

Children ST ANDREWS PARENT AND TODDLERS St Andrews Centre, rough lea rd, Cleveleys. Every tuesday term time only 9:30 till 11:30 £1 for a child and adult includes drink and biscuitscome and join the fun!

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You can work directly with girls, supporting them and helping them to grow into confident young people. There is a wide-ranging training course that you follow to gain your adult leadership qualification because Guiding on your CV gets you noticed. These will also give your girls amazing experiences. Volunteering is very rewarding. Wyre Division covers all Wyre areas.

To apply to join, please call us on Freephone 0800 1 69 59 01 or online at www.girlguiding.org.uk RECRUITING GIRL GUIDES FOR CLEVELEYS If your daughter would like to join Guides; now is the time to get in touch. We have space for new members to join our unit where they will have the chance to create friendships and learn new & exciting skills. To find out more, visit: www.girldguiding.org.uk/

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Manor Beach Primary School, Manor Drive , Cleveleys, FY5 1EU. Free fun and games for all children aged 0-school age and their parents/carers. Call 01253 853879 4TH CLEVELEYS GUIDES Cleveleys Methodist church.

Guides, Thursday’s 7:30pm9pm. www.girldguiding.org.uk/ interested ACTIVE BIRTH PREPARATION CLASS Friday 10 - 11.30am at Wendy Holland Fitness Studio with the Daisy Foundation. Advance booking essential. Contact Angela on 07966 424046 ST JOHNS LITTLE THORNTON LITTLE T’S TODDLER GROUP Meet every Weds 9.15 – 11.30am (term time). Everyone welcome, just come along or for more info call 01253 824363.

BABIES AND TODDLERS GROUP Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Our group starts again on Friday SCOUTS 14th September 10am-11.30am Interested in finding out about £1 per adult with little ones, the UK’s biggest mixed youth including refreshments. We meet organisation? For details contact every Friday during term time only 2ndcleveleys@wyrescouts.org.uk Come and join the fun, contact Christine on 01253 465062 PARENT AND TODDLER 1ST THORNTON SCOUT GROUP GROUP Is your child at least 5 years & 9 Every week Cleveleys United months old? Then why not join Reformed Church, Rossall Road 1st Thornton Scout Group? Our (next to Cleveleys Library) Time: sections maintain a lively calendar, JAZZ NIGHT The Ashley, Victoria Road, 10:00 - 12:00. Cost: £1 including with activities, visits and camps...

Thornton. Jazz every Monday, The refreshments. Meet every just a little flavour of what our Alan Riley Quartet, plus guests. scouts get up to.

Scouting is all Wednesday during school term First Monday of every month about adventurous FUN! time. 01253 860480 (except August) The Alan Riley 16 Beavers (5.75-8 yrs old) meet on piece All Star Big Band, 8.30pm Wednesdays 18:00-19:00 at St TODDLER GROUP John’s church hall.

Cubs (8-10.5 Thursday Mums and Toddlers up yrs old) meet on Thursdays 19:00- ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL to 4 years old, All Saints Church, Present a monthly community 20:15, also at St John’s. Scouts concert at Cleveleys Working Mens North Drive, Anchorsholme (10.5-14 yrs old) meet at Sacred 1.15-2.45. £1.50 up to 2 children Heart Primary School on Tuesdays, Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys, (near Bus Station), on first Wednesday of including refreshments.

19:30-21:00. every month at 2pm.

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For further information please contact the Group Scout Leader: VERSE AT THE VIC Ulric Schwela 07939 969247 GIRLGUIDING NEEDS MORE Local performing poets. All skogisen-scouts@yahoo.dk LEADERS welcome. Free open Mic. Last Mon Wyre Division needs more Leaders, of each month 7.30pm. Victoria MANOR BEACH TOTS It’s not to late to join the worlds Hotel, Victoria Rd. Cleveleys.

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CLEVELEYS PARK PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMA GROUP We meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall where we stage our productions. We present a varied programme, which allows individual talents to shine through. Come along and meet us where a warm welcome awaits you.

THE CAPRICORN SINGERS (LADIES) The Capricorn Singers, based in Cleveley’s have been entertaining audiences on the Fylde Coast and beyond since 1984. Led by their Musical Director, Chrissie Turkington and accompanied by the very talented Ian Whalley, performances are an entertaining mixture of genres ranging from choral through to popular music with songs from the shows thrown in for good measure.

If you would like to book The Capricorn Singers or would like any additional information please call Julie on 01253 725923 or visit www.thecapricornsingers. org or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ TheCapricornSingers CLEVELEYS WRITERS A Friendly Vibrant Group of writers of all abilities who meet at 1.30pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month in the Park Club (Behind the Masonic Hall by the bowling green) West Drive Cleveleys.

Everyone is welcome. Come and Join Our Group and enjoy an hour or two of performance poetry and short stories. Annual Subscription £10 plus £1 per attendance.

Money is used to fund our social events and promote literary competitions in schools and public events.

DREAM TEAM SINGERS (Male & Female) – Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, Thursdays 7:15 – 9:30 pm. We are a mixed voice group which loves to entertain and we are much in demand for Fund Raising events, in Residential Homes

and for Celebrations, not to mention putting on public performances several times a year. If you would like to learn more about us contact Shirley Eracleous (07940 030925 or seracleous@aol.com) or Ann Cameron (07966 126999 or ann. cameron@mac.com) for further information.

WATER DIAMONDS Wed 10th October, 9pm Sneaking in almost unnoticed as the first band on at St Annes festival in July, this Merseyside/ north wales/Fleetwood outfit, who describe themselves as psychedelic indie, made enough waves to almost double their fan base. They return to play an hour long set so those who weren’t able to catch their last appearance can get a 2nd bite of the cherry Fifteens, 42 St Anne’s Rd West, Lytham Saint Annes.

Email: thewaterdiamonds@hotmail. co.uk

OCEANS OVER ALDERAAN Friday 11th October, 9pm Blackpool based atmospheric rock band perfoming live at one of the local area’s best live music venues. OOA play a unqiue blend of ‘The Cure’ tinged alternative rock coupled with elements of shogaze and post-rock along with soaring vocals to create a melodic and unique sound.

Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. Info from www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk

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.

Admission £14, children and students £5. Lowther Pavillion.

Box office 01253 794221 or visit www.lowtherpavillion.co.uk www.martonoperatic.co.uk for more information WINDMILL PLAYERS PRESENT ‘THE ACCRINGTON PALS’ Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th October, curtain up 7.30pm.

Written by Peter Whelan ‘The Accrington Pals’ follows the story of the innocent and enthusiastic men who volunteered their services to their country after Kitchener’s calls for a New Army.

Their experiences of life on the Western Front are contrasted with the women who are left behind in Accrington, women who come together as friends when facing financial, social and sexual deprivation, as well as being thrown into the social changes that came along with the absence of many men. The play has fun and light-hearted moments, which are starkly contrasted with the terrifying reality hundreds of men faced at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Tickets £7 available from Wyre Theatres 01253 887693 or www.wyretheatres. co.uk.

DREAM TEAM SINGERS PARKINSONS UK CHARITY CONCERT Saturday 13th October, 2:30pm All proceeds to Parkinsons UK Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Branch. Tickets £5 including Tea and Cake.

Cleveleys Park Methodist Church. More info Tel: Shirley 07940 030925 or Majorie 01253 868086

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