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Lynee concluded ‘We are committed to Marine Hall as an important venue for events in the town and look forward to progressing this exciting opportunity to attract further investment.’

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VISIT FLEETWOOD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF. Open 7 days a week 10.30am - 4.30pm. The centre offers an extensive range of services and information: Tickets for local, and regional events/ attractions, Theatre bookings, A wide range of souvenirs, books and maps. Unusual gift ideas.

Seasonal events & Information on all Wyre’s attractions, events, days out and activities. 01253 887693 FLEETWOOD RECYCLING CENTRE Jameson Road, Fleetwood Serving Wyre Recycling needs.

Open 8am-7pm everyday 362 days a year, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day www.lancswasteinfo.com FLEETWOOD MARKET 9.00 am - 4.30pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat.plus every Bank Holiday FLEETWOOD TIDE TIMES www.tidetimes.org.uk/Fleetwood ACTIVITIES FYLDE COAST YMCA The Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood FY7 6JL. Rooms for hire - Meeting Room/IT Suite/ Recording Studio/Dance Studio.

Call for prices.

Contact Manager 01253 872 320 LARKHOLME COMMUNITY CENTRE 30

MONDAY Bingo 2:00-3:45. Tai Chi 4:15 -5:15. Dog Training 6:00 - 8:00. TUESDAY Line Dancing 1:30-3:30. Dog Training 6:30-9:30.

WEDNESDAY Ladies Circle 2:004:00 Knit & Natter 7:00-8:00 LAST WEDNESDAY IN MONTH Social 1:303:30. THURSDAY Coffee Morning 10:30-12:00. Patchwork 2:004:00. Pilates 6:00-7:00. FRIDAY Sequence Dancing 2:00-4-00. Chi Kung 5:00-6:30. Also Hall for Hire.

Tel 772477, 686814, 870268

FLEETWOOD LIBRARY Opening Hours: MON 9 - 5, TUE 9 - 7, WED 9 - 12:30, THU 9 - 7, FRI 9 - 5 and SAT 9 - 4 Regular Events MONDAYS & SATURDAYS: Tablet & Computer Class. Our free sessions run every Monday (10am – 11am or 11am - 12pm) for 10 weeks and aim to teach the basics, including using a keyboard, touchscreen basics, emails and even shopping. Anyone wishing to join is asked to register their interest at Fleetwood Library.

MONDAY: Craft Group (10:00am – 12:00pm) Everyone is welcome to spend an afternoon with our friendly bunch of crafters – a great way to pick up tips or share your own.

Facilities are available to make a

cup of tea or coffee (small donation required). TUESDAYS: Scrabble Club (14:00 – 16:00) All skill levels are invited to spell their way to victory against our friendly group of Scabblers. Facilities are available to make a cup of tea or coffee (small donation required) TUESDAYS: Fleetwood Library Friendship Group (10am – 12pm) Do you want to escape the family for a couple of hours, or simply make new friends? Anyone and everyone is welcome to chat, make new friends and share stories – a great way to socialise. Chess Club (13:00 – 15:00) Can you triumph in a battle of the mind? Come and test your abilities against our avid chess players – tuition also available for new players.

WEDNESDAYS: Healthier Fleetwood (10 – 12pm) Call in and find out more about the groups, activities and events in Fleetwood to boost residents physical and mental health and how you can get involved to support the community. THURSDAYS: Morning Craft Group (10:00 – 12:00) Everyone is welcome to spend a morning with our friendly bunch of crafters – a great way to pick up tips or share your own. Facilities are provided at all our craft groups to make a cup of tea or coffee (small donation required). FRIDAYS: Ancestry Guidance (9:30am – 12:30pm) Every Friday our knowledgeable volunteer will be available to guide you through the ancestry website.

Simply make an appointment at the library for help with Wyre history and discovering your lost

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FLEETWOOD TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS 2019 Meets on Tuesdays every month Members of the public are welcome. 13th November 2018, 29th January, 5th March Annual Town Meeting AND Full council meeting, 16th April, 14th May Annual Parish Meeting (AGM), 25th June, 6th August, 17th September, 29th October, 10th December. All meetings, unless otherwise notified will commence at 7pm in a meeting room at the North Euston Hotel. As local

elections are scheduled to take place on Thursday 2nd May 2019 the annual meeting MUST take place within 14 days of the date councillor’s take office. For agendas and minutes please visit www.fleetwoodtowncouncil.org or Contact the clerk on 01253 872444 WESTVIEW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MONDAY Red Rose Recovery 10am - 1pm. Knit n’ Natter 1pm - 3pm.

TUESDAY Lancashire Adult Learning Basic English 1pm - 3.30pm. Kid’s Cook and Eat 4.30pm - 6pm.

Bingo 6.30pm - 8pm. WEDNESDAY Games Afternoon 1pm-3pm.

Dream Scheme (y8-13) 6pm 8pm. THURSDAY Women’s Aid 10am - 12.30pm. Children’s Pool (y10+) 4pm - 6pm. FRIDAY Bingo 6.30pm - 8pm Girls’ group (y11+) SUNDAY Emmanuel Christian Church West FLEETWOOD MUSEUM Now an independent museum, are closed for the winter season but reopen on Tue 2nd April 2019. During the winter months we will still welcome visiting groups. Please phone the museum on 01253 876621 to make arrangements.

Notices REFURB (WYRE & FYLDE) LTD THE FYLDE COAST FURNITURE PROJECT Volunteers wanted. We are currently looking for volunteers assist in the testing and repair of household electrical appliances.

Experience of working with electrical appliances an advantage, PAT Training provided.

Registered Charity No: 1095810 Tel: 01253 873371 ask for Guy or Peter BOOK SALE Number 6 Queen’s Terrace, the

house next to Fleetwood Museum, has hundreds of books, fiction and non-fiction for sale at just 50p each. Free entry to book sale. We are open during museum hours on Tuesdays and Thursday to Saturday. Funds raised support the work of the Fleetwood Museum Trust. Book donations are most welcome.

WESTVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE TUESDAY Kids Cook and Eat 4.30 till 6.00. Bingo 7.00 till 8.00.

WEDNESDAY Dream scheme 6.00 till 8.00. THURSDAY Kids Pool 4.00 till 6.00. Womens Aid 10.00 12.00 Emmanuel Church Sunday 10.00 till 12.00. ANYTIME We have Computers & Tablets available to use for job search etc and a Fax machine too. Rooms available for Booking. Opening times Monday to Friday 9.00 till 4.00. 2 Eden Ave Fleetwood. Tel.01253 870133 www.westviewcommunity.org.uk FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME For the elderly and/or disabled.

Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Clients can make an appointment by calling 0344 245 1294.

Appointments only Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Drop In: Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am to 4pm. 122 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7AR

RSPCA FYLDE Please contact Fylde RSPCA (01253) 873616 admin@rspca-fylde.org.uk

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relatives. Story Time (11.00am – 11.30) Toddlers and pre-school children are welcome to join in our morning story time sessions - also a great way to meet other parents. Baby Bounce & Rhyme (11.30am – 12.00pm) Sing, bounce and jingle every Friday morning in our bubbly Baby Bounce session. All the classic nursery rhymes feature as well as an energetic parachute session and musical instruments.

All infants under school age are welcome to join in our lively sing-along. SATURDAYS: (10:30am – 12:00 & 14:00 – 15:00): Kids Code Club Do you have a favourite computer game? Would you like to learn how to make your own computer games? At Code Club, you can learn how to make cool games, animations, and websites too! To book ask a member of staff at the library Kids Board Game Hour (2:30 – 3:30pm) We’re not bored here! From classic Connect 4 to junior bingo and hangman, there’s fun, thrills, excitement and even prizes to be won at our lively gaming afternoons! ROOM HIRE: Large room including private toilet facilities and kitchen available for hire. Please contact the Library to arrange a booking For further information about any of these events, or if you would like to arrange an event with us please contact: Tel: 0300 123 6703 or Email: fleetwood.library@ lancashire.gov.uk

ARE YOU 16 - 19 YEARS OLD AND UNEMPLOYED? Whether you want to: Get info on jobs, college and training opportunities, Get support from friendly staff, Get help with CVs, application forms and interviews, Get support with benefits and housing advice, Apply for a free bus pass (16 – 18 yr olds only), Access additional trips and activities. We are now running Information Drop - In sessions across Wyre. MONDAY 12.00pm - 3.00pm Milton Young Peoples Centre, Milton Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6QW. THURSDAY 1.00pm - 4.00pm Martindale Park off Chatsworth Ave WEST FLEETWOOD COMPUTER CLINIC have refurbished and ‘rehoused’ over 100 computers. The new owners were Community Groups and Job Seekers who need them to maintain their searches and benefits.The current problem is that the Clinic has more potential new owners that it has kit to rehouse! www.facebook.com/ wfcomputerclinic – owners can leave details of their unwanted equipment and they will be contacted as soon as possible after leaving a message. The Clinic, an initiative of Emmanuel Church West, also continues its regular Monday sessions, every two weeks at the Rossall Tavern, Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood. Anyone can come to these ‘drop-in’ sessions where FREE advice, help and even minor repairs are catered for.

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 door most days until 9.00pm

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Care & Support FLEETWOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This meeting is for anyone affected by any type of cancer.

The group meets on the first Weds of each month at the Euston Hotel Fleetwood FY7 6BN, 6.30 - 8pm.

All welcome. Contact Rita Hewitt 07749 631661.

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am -12:00 first Thurs of the month. For further info contact the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854 MACMILLAN SUPPORT Macmillan help people affected by cancer every day we bake cakes, we run marathons, we listen, we advise, & we nurse. But most importantly, we make a difference.

If you would like a speaker for your school, social group, friends or indeed any situation, or if you would like to get involved - give us a call or email us, we would love to hear from you.

Angie Hesketh MBE 878272 / 07792 737957. Email: angiehesketh01@gmail.com CSI: CARER SUPPORT & INFORMATION Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 1.00-2.30pm, for a ‘Coffee & Cake’ session at Fleetwood Fire Station. General chat, guest speakers and workshops related to caring for a loved one at home. We also meet monthly for our Time2gether lunches and social events which can be found on our website at: www.csi-wyre.co.uk. Separate groups also for our CSI:Ladies, CSI:Male Carers and CSI:Young Adult Carers. Online support and info on Facebook and Twitter or

email csi_wyre@outlook.com or telephone/text 07935 751 228 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP supported by Trinity Hospice and set up by them we meet at Trinity Baptist Church every 4th Sunday of every month at 5pm-6pm.

You don’t need an appointment just arrive and you will be made welcome non religious none judgemental if you need any other information please ring on 07931842117 THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55.

Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 MACMILLAN CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE We are a friendly team based at Victoria Hospital, Blackpool and our centre’s aim is to give people ‘time away’ from the cancer clinic.

People don’t need an appointment to speak to or visit our centre and they 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 on everything from local support groups to help for the financial problems cancer may create, or just a listening ear and a cup of tea.

Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, FY3 8NR, Open from 9:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday.

Tel: 01253 955710 Email: bfwh. macmillaninfo@nhs.net

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N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. On the 3rd Tuesday of every month 11am - 12 noon. The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. Contact us on 01253 362699 FLEETWOOD AND DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY Rehearsals in Trinity Baptist Church Poulton Rd Fleetwood.

New members are most welcome.

Further information can be obtained from Kate on 01253 851841 or fleetwoodchoral.org. uk

Info: Eileen Fullalove 771351 or Vivian McCarron 876484.

JUST GOOD FRIENDS Come and join our Friendship Group. We want to bring the Community together and combat loneliness and isolation.

We meet every Tuesday 10.30 till 12.30 at the Highbury Club, Highbury Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 7DR. Lots of lovely people and lots of fun. Just turn up any Tuesday, You will be sure of a very warm welcome. Please ring 075577 34233 for any more information BINGO Senior Citizens Club, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood. Every Monday, and Saturdays eyes down 7.30pm open from 6.45pm. Refreshments available. Everybody welcome.

01253 873480 POETRY PEOPLE Welcome you to Fleetwood Library every 1st Thursday of every month. Appreciating all aspects of Poems/Poets. Modern/ Contemporary/Traditional. Writers Welcome.

WARBLERS ON’T WYRE SINGING GROUP Meets at the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. Every Friday 11am 1pm. Admission 50p.

ALL WELCOME! fleetwoodseagull@yahoo.com NEW VENTURE CLUB 88 Warren Street, Fleetwood FY7 6EA. Solo: Monday 1.30pm, Bingo: Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm Dominoes Saturday 7pm Whist: Wednesday 7pm and Friday 1:30pm. Please Call 779724 WARRENHURST PARK LADIES BOWLING CLUB are looking for new members. If you are interested in trying a new sport or an experienced bowler you will be very welcome. We will help any new bowler.

THE COASTERS CHOIR (FORMERLY ONE ACCORD) We have a new name, new Musical Director and we are looking for new members, Male and Female to embark on this exciting journey with us. We are a friendly group who would make you feel most welcome and at ease. There is a good social side to the choir too where we go out to dinner, Afternoon Tea and a Christmas Party Night. We love to sing, so if you enjoy singing too, even if at the moment it’s just to yourself, DO come along and give it a try.

What have you got to lose? The Choir is Cleveleys based, meeting at 7.30pm Thursday evenings at the Community Centre, Beach Road, NO AUDITION NECESSARY For further information please ring Gail: 07826 866790 or

Linda:01253 355512

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

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GIRLGUIDING NEEDS MORE LEADERS Wyre Division needs more Leaders, It’s not to late to join the worlds largest Girl led organisation. Being a Leader is one of our most rewarding roles.

You can work directly with girls, supporting them and helping them to grow into confident young people. Volunteering is very rewarding. Wyre Division covers Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde and Over Wyre.

To apply to join, please call us 0800 169 5901 or visit online at www.girlguiding.org.uk

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TRACE YOUR ANCESTORY If you need help tracing your ancestors come and join us.

LFH&HS Fylde branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month at 7.30 in the Church Hall of St Martin & St Hilda Fleetwood Road Carleton FY6 7NL. More info www.lfhhs.co.uk or call 858058 FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP Meets at Fleetwood Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road at 7.30pm, on alternate Mondays. All are welcome - Guest Charge: £2 Information: 771778, 878927 or 779361 RNA We meet 1st Sunday every month at the conservative Club, Lowther Road, Fleetwood. We welcome ex navy, merchant navy, relatives or just become a social member nominal cost.

Angela Patchett on 878747 FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS LIONS Our meetings are on the 2nd Weds of every month and are held in a light-hearted manner, we also try to hold a social each month with varied content ‘Come and have a look at the Lions, we roar not bite’ Contact Lion President Stuart Gratrix on 875548 FLEETWOOD ARTS SOCIETY Fleetwood Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road Tuesday Evenings 7-9pm, New Members Welcome. Info: 777679 WRENS ASSOCIATION (FLEEWOOD) BRANCH Calling all Ex-Wrens residing in the Fylde Coast Area. We meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the R.N.L.I. Station, Fleetwood at 1030am for coffee and chat and the occasional day trip. For more info call Sheila on 01253 402415

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myself Rachael Gray and i can be contacted on 07506744704.

SAMBA DRUMMING BAND Poco Loco Community Samba Band, welcoming local residents of all ages, with or without any previous experience or skills in making music. Rehearse every Wednesday 7pm-9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription.

Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco.org.uk or visit our website at pocologo. org.uk FLEETWOOD OLD BOYS BAND Has been around for quite a few years now. We are always on the lookout for new members and as we have another busy year ahead we especially want people to join now. We meet every Wednesday in the Fleetwood Conservative Club, Lowther Road at 19.45. All are welcome, novices or players of the side drum, tenner drum, bugle and bell-lyre.

WYRE QUAD ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE We meet every Weds evening at Farmer Parrs in Fleetwood. Adults (18+ years) 8.00pm. Youth Division also meets on a Weds evening at Farmer Parrs Badgers (7-10 years old) 6pm-7pm Cadets (1117 years old) 7pm-8.00pm. We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to learn basic life saving skills. As well as first aid we also cover lots of other fun activities and earn various badges and certificates.

We meet every Wednesday at Fleetwood Firestation on Radcliffe Road. The manager is

WYRE ART GROUP meet every Wednesday afternoon in the River Room at Wyre Country Park. Beginners or intermediates (with life drawing ) classes.

Tel Tina on 07835050950 for more details.

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. Meetings during February 2019: Tuesday 5th February: Guest Speaker, Jane Lines MPAGB, BPE5*, LRPS who, with less than 10 years photography experience, has risen to the top of her chosen hobby. Jane is a most inspirational presenter. Tuesday 12th February: Results night for our 2nd print competition of the season where an independent judge gives their verdict on members’ work. Tuesday 19th February: Members’ Night.

Offering help and guidance to members – particularly those with limited experience. Tuesday 26th February: Results Night for our 2nd Projected Image competition with guest judge Phil Hodson DPAGB, EFIAP, BPE1*. 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 FLEETWOOD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Meet in the St. Nicholas’s

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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.

POULTON & WYRE RAILWAY SOCIETY (PWRS) Established in 2006 to work with Wyre Borough Council, Network Rail and Highways England to restore the rail track between Poulton and Fleetwood and to operate a heritage railway and commuter service. Volunteers always required to assist with clearance and maintenance of the track and rolling stock. Please contact Brian Crawford on 01253 975757.

Sports & Activities YOGA CLASS At Fleetwood Library: Yoga Mondays: 6.00pm - 7.30pm SPIRITUAL HOME HEALING CLINIC Fleetwood Market, Adelaide Street, FY7 6AB. Spiritual and Physical healing treatments.

Magnetic Healing, Chakra Realignment & Crystal healing available. For information call Steven 07541372445 SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Fleetwood Library, North Albert Street FY7 6AJ Tel: 352721.

RegCharity no. 1080291 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk

to meet new people. New or experienced bowlers welcome.

We will help anyone who needs it. Please ring Eileen Fullalove 771351.

WYRE FLOUNDERS ADULT DISABLED SWIMMING CLUB Do you have a disability or suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, heart or breathing problems, MS, amputee or are recovering from an illness or injury? Why not join our friendly adult swimming club with easy access to the main pool at Fleetwood YMCA. Open exclusively to our club members every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Call the YMCA Fleetwood on 01253 771505 or the Flounders Treasurer on 01253 522232 FLEETWOOD TOWN FLYERS WALKING FOOTBALL Fleetwood Town Flyers Walking Football is a club which encourages men and women who are over the age of 50 years to meet together, socialise participate in physical activity and enjoy the great sport of football. The games are played at a slower pace to reduce the threat of pain, discomfort and injury, with players briskly walking through matches.

We hold three sessions a week at the Poolfoot Farm Sports & Leisure Village in Thornton as follows: MON 7-8pm. WED 12.302.00pm. FRI 5-6pm. For more info please contact Jason Sharp, FTFC Community Sports Development Officer on Tel. 07834581414 or Email. Jason.sharp@ Fleetwoodtownfc.com CROWN GREEN BOWLING Ladies, are you interested in crown green bowling? Warrenhurst Ladies welcome you to try your hand at bowling. Gentle exercise, good company and a chance

WEEKLY TEA DANCE every Monday except bank holidays at Marine Hall, Fleetwood. 2pm – 4pm, £4 payable on the door and includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

WYRE RAMBLERS Fortnightly Sunday walks in The Lake District, Yorkshire and beyond. Coach pickups in Fleetwood, Thornton and Bispham. Visit our website or text/ ring; wyreramblers.org.uk 0790800439 WYRE WHEELS Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre,Fridays 1.30pm-3.30pm £3.50 per person. A cycling programme for people with disabilities or extra/additional needs. For more info contact Sports Development Team on 01253 887209.

CHI KUNG CLASS Gentle Chinese Exercise for Health and Wellbeing Fridays 5.00- 6.30 pm at Larkholme Community Centre, Fleetwood FY7 8NF LGBT INTERNATIONAL POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 19th, 20th, 21st July 2019.

Athletes attending from all over the world, taking place at Blackpool Sixth Form College. For details of how to register or to secure spectator tickets visit www. lgbtpowerlifting.org or find us on Facebook “LGBT International Powerlifting Championships” FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS Sat-2 Walks call Julie on 07498662940 4-7pm 2nd Feb Hest Bank £9, 16th Feb

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Broadway Rooms on the third Tuesday of each month from 2pm. to 4pm. Tel Pam on 873991 or Maureen on 01253 872700

Scorton £9, 2nd March Hurst Green £9. Picks up St Annes to Poulton. Sun-3 Walks call Hilda on 07546529704 between 5-7pm 27th Jan Ambleside £10, 10th Feb Kettlewell £10. 24th Hebden Bridge £10. 10th March Coniston £10. Picks up Halfway House to Thornton and Poulton more on www.FyldeCoastRamblers.co.uk

Children LITTLE FISHES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP at Emmanuel Church Lofthouse Way. Every Friday 9:30-11:30am (term-time). £1.50 per family, refreshments included. For further information please ring 01253 770646 KIDZONE Games, Fun, Music, Crafts & Snacks! For school years 1 - 6.

Every other Friday 6:30-7:45pm (term-time). 50p per child.

For further information please ring 01253 770646 BWF DIVING ACADEMY Community Interest Company Learn to Dive the Poolside ASA Diving Award Scheme. BWF Diving is searching for the next generation of young divers (Boys & Girls age 6-11) to represent BWF Diving Academy at regional and National competitions. If your kid is 6-11 yrs of age and has a background in Gymnastics, Trampolining, dancer or Acrobatics, we would like to hear from you and invite your kid to a TRY DIVE FREE SESSION. Lessons based at Rossall School Swimming Pool. TUESDAYS 5:30 6pm and 6 - 6:30, WEDNESDAYS 6 - 6:30pm, SATURDAYS 10:30 - 11am and 11 - 11:30 Contact: BWF Diving Head Coach,Tel: 07956 505 759. E-mail: bwfdivingacademy@ outlook.com CHARLIES CHEEKY CHIPMUNKS Baby & Toddler group. Each Thursday 9am-11am (Term-time

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Open to all members of the community. Entrance free.

Charles Saer Community Primary School, Grange Road, Fleetwood.

Telephone 01253 874787 ST JOHN AMBULANCE BADGERS Every Weds at Farmers Parrs in Fleetwood, 6pm-7pm. Sessions for 5-10 year olds and for 11-18 year olds to earn a young first aider certificate and lots of other subjects to earn awards within St. John ambulance. The children will learn some life saving first aid and have lots of fun too! The first week is free so come along and see what you think. Tasha_rio_2005@ hotmail.com, Tel: 07584 132991

Church THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SPIRITUAL CENTRE 60 Bold Street, Fleetwood FY7 6HL All are welcome, Thursdays Mediumship, Philosophy & Open circle Service 7.30pm -9pm / £3 Donation. Fridays Trance Mediumship & Healing Service 7.30pm -9pm / £5 Donation. Tea and coffee available after each service. Phone 07541372445 or find us on facebook.

Entertainment A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF BUDDY HOLLY Sat 23rd Feb, 7:30.

Presented by North Fylde Rotary, starring Bootleg Buddy, Dreamteam Choir with Rock n Roll dancing and best dressed rocker and rock goddess competition. All proceeds in aid of Trinity Hospice Tickets £10 or a table for £100 A cabaret style evening with all the great hits. Marine Hall, Fleetwood. Box office 01253 887693 or 0771 8767255 THE RAMONAS AND THE POLY-ESTERS Friday 15th February, 7pm

As the name suggests The Ramonas are an all female tribute to the iconic New York Punk Rock band Ramones who also write thier own songs! Some say playing the Ramones tunes is easy, but capturing the vibe and essence of such a well loved band mixed with the required speed, stamina and endurance is no mean feat..

Cloey, Pee Pee, Rohnny & Cammy are definitely here to stay! Gabba Gabba HEY!!! Since 2016 the girls have also been releasing their own original material. Their 2017 debut album ‘First World Problems’ and 2016 EP ‘You Asked For It’ are out now via their website and iTunes etc! www.ramonas.co.uk.

Support comes from popular local Blackpool ladies of punk The Poly-esters. Waterloo Music Bar, Waterloo Road, Blackpool. https://www.facebook.com/ waterloobpl/

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BLACKPOOL & NORTH FYLDE MODEL RAILWAY CLUB OPEN DAY Sat 9th Feb, 10.00am to 4.00pm Club Open Day featuring both Club & Members layouts in various gauges. Light Refreshments available. Trade Support. Club Sales & Magazine Stands. Ample local parking. Easy access for disabled. Prices: Adults - £3.50 / Seniors (60+) & Juniors (5-15) - £2.50 / Family (2+2) - £9.50 Cleveleys Community Centre & Church, Kensington road (off Beach road), Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 1ER. More info: www.blackpoolandnorthfyldemrc. co.uk

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After nearly 9 months of gruesome, blood curdling relentless war, an independent country was finally born in 1971 and Bangladesh successfully embedded it’s name onto the world’s map.

'Bangladeshi Society Blackpool Wyre & Fylde', hosted an event at Spencer Court, Blackpool to commemorate this particular day by playing traditional Bengali folk songs and portraying pictures and videos of the harsh reality of the merciless war.

Councillors Mr Danny Scott , Mrs Michele Scott from Warbreck ward and Mr Alistair Humphreys from Squires gate ward were the special guests and their presence glorified the whole event.

Bangladeshi Society commemoration

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FLEETWOOD ACADEMY OF MODERN MUSIC Music activity for all musically minded kids age 8+.

Unique experience to join a pop/rock bands at an early age. You can have individual lessons (vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard) or just come and join one of our bands mentored by experienced and qualified tutors. Available in Fleetwood since 2012, 162 Dock Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6JB. Mon-Fri 5pm8pm, Sat 12-5pm.

Call Francis 07841 435852 for more details or to book a taster session. www.famm.org.uk THE MOUNT TAEKWONDO CLUB Community focussed martial arts club, providing traditional and sport sessions for all ages (starting age 7). Instructors are enhanced DBS cleared to work with children and vulnerable adults, First aid trained and hold relevant coaching qualifications, as well as being Kukkiwon registered. New starter offer - 5 lessons for £5! For training times visit our Facebook page, Google us, or visit our website www.tmtkd.co.uk. If you need any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us on 07718624043 (Tracey) or 07506781085 (Colin). We have moved premises! You can now find us at - Unit above 172-180 Dock Street (Above The Bed Centre), Fleetwood FY7 6JB 1ST FLEETWOOD SCOUTS Scout Hut, St. John Ave, FY7 8DN 1st Fleetwood Scout Group is open to both boys and girls from the age of 6 years. Beaver Scouts aged 6-8 meet on a Tuesday evening 6-7.15 pm. Scouts aged 10-14 years meet on a Wednesday 38

evening 7-9pm. Cub Scouts 8-10 years meet on a Thursday evening 6.30-8pm. Activities include camping, hiking, archery, shooting and trips out to name just a few gaining badges along the way.

Suitable for all ages, interests and capabilities. We also have places for volunteers to become leaders/ helpers or shop assistants.All adult members have to go through a DBS check. The group has a charity shop on London St. to help raise funds to keep the group going. 106 years providing fun and adventure for young people in Fleetwood founded in 1909.

Please contact Group Scout Leader Belinda Armstrong Tel 07554363730 E: blinda@sky.com 15TH FLEETWOOD ST. EDMUNDS RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES Rainbows, Brownies & Guides in Fleetwood. Rainbows age 5-7, Brownies age 7-10, Guides age 10+. Lots of activities, badges to earn, trips and holidays.

To apply to join any of our units please register your interest at

www.girlguiding.org.uk or call us on 0800 1 69 59 01 PHOENIX YOUTH THEATRE Phoenix Youth Theatre meet every Friday at cardinal allen school fleetwood from 6 til 8.

For more details telephone Roz 07515703133 or Paula.

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20TH FLEETWOOD RAINBOWS Age 5 - 7 meet at St Nicholas Church Hall on Fridays 5.30 to 6.30pm. To join please register your interest at http://www. girlguiding.org.uk or call 0800 1695901 ARMY CADETS Mon & Weds 7-9pm (turn up on Night) Age: (Year 8) 12-18 yrs 9 months Cost: Free 4-6 trial period followed by £10 enrolment fee (to cover insurance) and you will receive a free uniform. Group run

by Adult Volunteers Preston Street, Fleetwood Tel: 01772 717078, www.lancashirearmycadets.com

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

Audrey Doyle on 01253 875618.

FLEETWOOD MULTI STARS SPORTS CLUB Fleetwood High School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8HE. Thurs, 6pm - 8pm Disability Trampolining and Multi Sport Session. All activities are for boys and girls aged 8 - 20 years siblings welcome.

Tel Angela New: 07974 807509 angelanew@hotmail.com John: 07387141016 Email: john. hartley@fleetwoodtwonfc.com FLEETWOOD SEA CADETS Princes Way, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8PG Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Fri. Age: 10-18 yrs. Fleetwood Sea Cadets is open to all young people aged 12 - 18. The Marine Cadets is for young people aged 13 - 18 and has a Junior Sections open to 10 12 years of age. It is Britain’s most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people.

01253 771866, fleetwoodseacadets@btinternet. com, www.units.ms-sc.org/ fleetwood A-TEAM Offers a safe warm place for young people aged 11- 25 with special education and additional needs. Come and hang out and get involved in loads of great things to do from Baking & Cooking, sports activities, drama & dance, creative arts and much more.... Openings - Monday 5:30 - 8:30, Subs are £1.00 which includes a snack. Contact Michelle Beavers 01253 75100 Or visit Wyreyouthzone on Facebook

FY7 DISTRICT AMATEUR SWIMMING GROUP www.fleetwoodswimclub.co.uk Develop your swimming ability at this friendly club, if your interested come along and have a trial, just come down on a club night at: Fleetwood Pool: Monday 7pm, Wednesday 6pm or Friday 7pm Poulton Pool: Tuesday at 6.00pm

UNKNOWN SCOUT EXPLORER UNIT Broadway Rooms, Broadway, Fleetwood Unknown Explorer Scouts is open to both boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years old and Meets on Friday nights, 19:30 to 21:00 A full range of activities is available, both indoor and outdoor.

Call Gareth Bates 07732399499 join@unknownesu.org.uk

FLEETWOOD TAEKWONDO CLUB Crown Yard, 18 Warren Street, FY7 6EA. We offer a diverse training programme with Traditional,Mixed and Sport sessions. All ages from aged 4 upwards catered for.

All instructors are CRB checked and vetted safe to work with children. TRAINING TIMES Monday Traditional : 6.15 to 7.30, Tuesday Mixed: 6.00 to 7.15, Wednesday Sport: 6.15 to 7.30, Thursday Pee-Wee’s (aged 4+): 5.00 to 6.00, All other grades: 6.00 to 7.15. FIRST LESSON FREE www.fleetwoodtkd.co.uk Email: instructor@fleetwoodtkd.co.uk

20TH FLEETWOOD BROWNIE UNIT 20th Fleetwood Brownies is a busy unit who meet at the Sea Cadet base on Wednesday evenings.

We are for girls aged 7 - 10 and take part in lots of adventurous activities, including abseiling, climbing and sleeping over at the Sealife Centre. Brownies is part of Girlguiding, the largest charity for women and girls in the UK. If you are interested in your daughter joining, please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested and select ‘20th Fleetwood Brownie Unit’.

FLEETWOOD RUGBY CLUB U6 - U8S Training every Sunday 10:30-12 noon at FRUFC Melbourne Ave. Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help Service.

And the provisions that we are as follows. For further enquiries then please contact Kai or Rachael 07967544506 or just turn up on the day.

INFO DROP IN @THE ZONE Provides Information, Advice and Guidance for Young People aged 12 - 19. Openings Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 12:30 - 4:30 Contact Elaine Rowland 01253 775100 Or visit Wyreyouthzone on Facebook

1301 9FY70 SQUADRON, AIR TRAINING CORPS - NOW RECRUITING Grange Road, Fleetwood FY7 8BH. (Tues & Thurs only) Time: 7 9.15pm Tues & Thurs. Age: 13-20.

A variety of opportunities are on offer to the cadets including flying, gliding, Adventurous Training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sports, overseas camps plus many more.The organisation is staffed by Adult Volunteers and we are always looking for interested adults from the local community to join us.

Contact: WO Kerry Eastwood, Tel: 01253 870493 E-mail: oc.1301@aircadets.org www.aircadets.org

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yre’s bathing waters have been awarded two stars and classified as ‘good’ by the European cleanliness standards for the third year in a row.

The bathing water season runs from 5 May to 30 September each year when the Environment Agency tests the water each week for levels of bacteria, taking 20 samples at each site every year. These sites must meet strict European guidelines on water quality, with the aim of protecting the health of people who may want to swim, paddle or even just splash and play there.

Councillor Roger Berry, with responsibility for the beaches in Wyre, commented ‘I’m absolutely delighted with this year’s results that recognise how well-managed and maintained Wyre’s bathing waters are. They have been achieved with support from our partners, Environment Agency and United Utilities as well as many residents who take part in community beach cleans along the coastline on a regular basis.

Thank you to all those who continue to help look after our beaches.’

The council works closely with other organisations across the North West on a variety of initiatives to improve the quality of beaches and bathing waters, from building new flood defences and sustainable drainage to reducing pollution from sewage systems, agricultural land and surface water outfalls.

Wyre’s good waters Councillor Berry added ‘This really shows that we have both quality beaches and clean water, making Wyre’s coast an attractive and enjoyable place to live and visit. Members of the public can play a big part in improving beaches and bathing waters by thinking about what they flush, not dropping litter, joining in beach cleans through the LOVEmyBEACH campaign and always picking up after their dogs.’

Beach cleans take part one Saturday every month, details of the next beach clean can be found at www.lovemybeach.org.

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nce a month members of Fleetwood and Cleveleys Lions Club spend a couple of hours cleaning an area of Fleetwood Beach.

Members of the public come up to them and comment on what an excellent job they are doing.

Some give them a funny look as with the members wearing Hi Vis jackets they think they are doing Community Service.

The photo is of Lion President Margaret Purcell removing rubbish from the Boating Lake. They are proud to say that our beach is in good condition as lots of other helpers take part in the beach clean.

To find out more about the Lions Club, contact Lion President Stuart Gratrix on 875548

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Cruse Bereavement Help Line 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606 Help Direct 0303 333 1111 The Lighthouse mental health needs 01253 859463 Ncompass 03450 138208 Advocacy Service 03450 138208 Inspire Integrated Substance Misuse Service 01253 877633 Mental Health Carer Support & Info Line 0300 303 8700 Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) MOSAC 01253 628598 National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 Nar-Anon Family Groups 08455 390 193 Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Private Counselling 01253 760600 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (u19) Fylde 07917 587133 Wyre 07795 605336 Fylde Coast Womens Aid 596699 LOCAL SERVICES Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 Out of hours: 01253 895116 Blackpool Council 01253 477477 www.blackpool.gov.uk Lancashire County Council 0300 123 6701 Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60(24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net Refurb (Wyre & Fylde) 01253 873371 CHARITY Age UK Blackpool Office and Information & Advice. Tel: 622812 AGE UK Blackpool Shops: 65 Highfield Road SS – TEL. 341170 48 Whitegate Dr Blackpool – 397706 327 Red Bank Road Bispham – 508000 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328

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he railway line to Fleetwood became one of the world’s first holiday resort railways when it opened in 1840.

For 130 years it carried holiday and Irish Sea ferry passengers into Fleetwood, and the port’s oncemassive fish trade to the junction for the national network at Poulton-le-Fylde. The line carried its last passengers in June 1970, apart from the occasional enthusiasts’ excursion.

The Poulton & Wyre Railway Society was formed in 2006 to reopen the section from Poulton to Fleetwood. Network Rail issued a clearance licence to allow Society volunteers access to their section of the line from Poulton to the Cala Gran Caravan Park and Highways England issued one from there to Jameson Road bridge in order to clear vegetation and repair boundary fencing.

Poulton & Wyre Railway Society

Over the past decade PWRS volunteers have removed tons of rubbish and vegetation from the track. Fencing has been repaired, and some of the track sleepers needed replacing. A new footpath across the rail track has been installed for the Wyre Coastal Path to replace a previous very muddy crossing. Thornton and Burn Naze are unrecognisable from the littered, weedstrewn, plant-choked stations of ten years ago.

The ultimate achievement would be to have a fully operational heritage railway from Poulton to Fleetwood, with regular trains running from a transport hub in Fleetwood to link with mainline services at Poulton via a new platform. A separate commuter (community) service using good quality refurbished rolling stock could operate daily and support local transport needs.

Thornton and Burn Naze stations would be brought back into use and a new Fleetwood South station established at Jameson Road for passengers to and from Farmer Parr’s Animal Park and the Fleetwood caravan parks. The station would also be close to the bus stop on Fleetwood Road.

At present all clearance work is carried out by just a few enthusiastic PWRS volunteers at each site.

Some members have undertaken grant-funded certified weed control courses at Myerscough College, to operate our industrial standard weed and brush cutters and to be responsible for the chemical treatment of all types or weeds and shrubs to keep the rail track and corridor clear.

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However, the PWRS is desperate for more volunteer support from anyone who can offer a few hours per week, usually on Wednesday or Saturday mornings at each of the above venues. All relevant training will be given and full health and safety policies are strictly complied with. Our present teams offer a great social atmosphere with refreshment breaks when appropriate. Appropriate working clothing can be supplied and Hi Viz outfits are mandatory when working on the rail corridor.

If you feel you may be able to offer some time to assist the PWRS achieve its vision as above, please contact the PWRS Secretary in the first instance to arrange an initial chat and site visit to any of the above working areas of interest. PWRS Chairman & Secretary: Brian Crawford, tel. 01253 975757.

Find out more info at www.pwrs.org and www. facebook.com/pwrailway

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ollowing on from the success of the first ever Blackpool Music Run, the event will be back in 2019, on Father’s Day, Sunday 16th June.

Organisers HN Taylor promise the event will be bigger and better than before with lots of new features.

There will be a new route and distance for 2019, with the 10K now taking in the North Promenade past Gynn Square. Along with the new 10K route there will also be a 5K which will be open to people of ages 11 and above on the day of the event.

All participants will start and finish on the Comedy Carpet where the Festival Headland will host the famous Finishers Festival. Tickets are on sale for both the 5K and 10K event, with early bird tickets priced at £16 and £20 respectively. All tickets purchased include Finishers Festival entry as standard.

Over 1000 people were involved in the first event in 2018, with local acts and artists performing all along the promenade. One of the highlights of the event was the finishers festival where tired runners, joggers, walkers and dancers were treated to performances from top acts

Oceans Over Alderaan play unique atmospheric and etheral indie/rock music, with a huge influx of shoegaze, post-rock and gloom-pop - giving them a sound as much in debt to The Cocteau Twins and The Cure as it is to Mogwai and The Joy Formidable.

The band was formed around Spring 2007 by formers members of Goonies Never Say Die and Escape Artist, playing thier debut performance supporting The Big Moon at Preston Guild Hall in October that year.

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It was also one of the last ever performances by Union J before the departure of Josh Cuthbert.

Interested artists can sign-up at www.blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk and your act could be performing with may others at #BMR2019

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finalised in February with new singer Alice Deacon and the band began to make plans for recording, they headed to Edge Recording Studios in Manchester with Tom Peters of Alpha Male Tea Party to record a couple of songs for release, the first song 'Sevenfour' was released on local label 'The Recording Industry Is Dead, Records' on 11th January 2019 with the second song 'Falters' due to be released around spring.

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