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Welcome to your Lytham St Annes Magazine...

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

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Open for only six weeks, our regulars and visitors all agree the very best breakfast in St Annes is to be found at the Clockhouse.

Our home baked cakes (gluten free too) disappear as soon as we receive them. Walling’s ice cream by the litre is flowing through St Annes along with our astonishing soft Ice Cream.

We thank all our Customers for their kind support and good wishes and all the Good luck cards too !

In September, we will have the glorious International Kite Festival. We are preparing a few surprises for the occasion, and will be decorating our Parlour especially. Be sure to try our International Kite Sundae which will ONLY be available for the occasion !

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Match your Garden’s colours to your personality

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ave you ever thought about what your favourite garden colours say about your personality?

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Find out which personality you are: Romantic: You love life and see the good in everything. Swaying towards pinks and pastels, creams and ivories. Your palette might include the shrub Fuchsia ‘Tom Thumb’, which flowers throughout the summer in a sunny border and looks good surrounded by pink roses or poet’s jasmine (Jasmine officinale). Other choices for the romantic could include Magnolia grandiflora ‘Exmouth’, an impressive cream-flowered shrub, underplanted with bluebells.

Vivacious: You are confident and bubbly. You like bold colours including azure, tangerine, coral and cobalt blue. Suitable plantings would be French marigold (Tagetes ‘Safari Tangerine’) with zebra grass or plantain lily, and Grace Ward (Lithodora diffusa), an evergreen which produces masses of bright blue flowers in summer and is perfect cascading over walls, planted near Anemone hupehensis ‘September Charm’, which produces soft pink flowers in late summer, and sea holly with its blue hues.

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Mysterious: You lean towards deep reds and aubergines, metallics and splashes of vibrant purple. Good plantings for you might include the rich blue perennial Delphinium ‘Blue Nile’ with the lantern tree (Crinodendron hookerianum), an evergreen shrub which has dark, glossy green leaves and red flowers hanging from its branches. The blues of viola and larkspur would also suit your colour palette, along with the silver-grey foliage of mugwort (Artemisia ‘Powys Castle’) and the reddish purple hues of the smoke bush (Cotinus ‘Grace’).

Sultry: Your favourite colour is black but you also like subtle, soft shades of charcoal and stony taupes. There will be statement colours such as red to add pizzazz to your planting schemes. Good choices for you include lilyturf (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’), known for its grass-like black leaves in the summer, lilac flowers and black fruits, providing stunning colour contrast with the annual Scotch marigold (calendula), with its dark orange, daisylike flowers, which needs full sun to be at its best. A Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) such as ‘Bloodgood’ may also feature in the sultry personality’s garden scheme, with its deep red leaves which turn a brilliant red in the autumn. Don’t plant it in direct sunlight as the leaves burn easily.

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All too often this shrub looks gaunt and twiggy, with flowers appearing at the top of tall, bare branches. This may be because of insufficient pruning, but in fact buddleias are really easy to grow in any reasonable garden soil which is well drained.

The most popular variety, B. davidii, grows to 2.4m (8ft) or more and looks good at the back of a border, while for those with smaller gardens, Thompson & Morgan has brought out the dwarf B. Buzz, billed as the world’s first patio variety, which will sit in a large pot and produce the same attractive blooms through to September.

Personally, though, I prefer the larger types in vivid colours including ‘Black Knight’, which has dark purple blooms and ‘Royal Red’, with its purple-red blooms. Hard prune the shrubs in March, cutting back last year’s growth to within 2in of the old wood.

Things to do this month • Layer honeysuckle, wisteria and passion

flower by bending the shoots down to the ground, slitting the stem, dusting with rooting powder and burying the stem in the soil, securing it with a large stone.

• Propagate tender perennials from

cuttings, including argyranthemums, osteospermum, fuchsia, pelargonium and felicia.

• Apply mulches of compost over the soil to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

• Keep an eye out for rose suckers and

remove them from below ground level.

Good enough to eat... preserving herbs If you want to save some of your summer herbs to use in the winter months, you can do this by either freezing or drying them.

Parsley doesn’t dry well so you’re better off chopping it up finely and placing it in ice-cube trays with a dessert spoonful of water per cube.

Bunches of woody herbs such as rosemary, which goes so well with roast lamb, can be hung up in small bunches to dry in a cool place out of sunlight. When they are dry, rub the needs off the stems and store them in dry jars.

Sage leaves can also be picked in summer, dipped in boiling water and again in cold to keep the colour, then placed on baking sheets to dry in the airing cupboard, before storing in screw top jars.

Save coriander seeds by spreading them to dry on a shallow tray before storing in a glass jar in a cool dark place.

• Tie in long shoots of new growth of wisteria to continue its framework.

• Support new growth of dahlias by tying them in to existing stakes.

• Check plants for clematis wilt. Cut back

the wilted shoots to healthy tissue. This may mean pruning below the soil surface.

• Pick courgettes before they become marrows.

• Pick your bean and pea pods as they

mature, to stop them becoming tough and stringy later in the summer.

• Raise biennials and perennials by sowing now, in pots or in a nursery bed, for planting out in the autumn.

• Pinch out the tips of trailing plants in

hanging baskets to make them bush out.

Deadhead every few days.

Three ways to... Reduce pests and disease 1. Keep your flower beds reasonably tidy, with well-spaced

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• Feed tomatoes weekly throughout the

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LINK-Mag Recipe Leafy Panzanella

A traditional Panzanella has no leaves, this twist adds crunchy Romaine so it goes lots further and is fresher, lighter and brighter.

Leafy Panzanella

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You will need: 4 slices stale ciabatta 300g ripe tomatoes, any type you have ¼ red onion, finely sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 200g roasted peppers from a jar, drained and chopped 1 Mini Romaine lettuce 1tbsp red wine vinegar 2tbsp olive oil 1 small bunch of basil What to do: Tear the bread into bite sized chunks and leave out on a tray while you prepare the salad.

Chop the tomatoes into bite sizes and put into a bowl, add the onion and peppers and season generously.

Toss in the ciabatta and mix well so all the juices combine and start to soak into the bread.

Slice the Mini Romaine into ribbons 1cm thick and add to the salad.

Dress with the oil and vinegar and toss again. Taste to check the seasoning. Add torn basil leaves, toss for a final time then serve.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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by Rob Auchterlonie

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omeone at SEAT must have bought a blooming big bag of ‘A’ letters at a Spanish car boot sale a while ago.

We’ve had a succession of models with names beginning and ending in that letter: Arosa, Alhambra, Altea, Ateca and now comes the Arona – the latest in a line of cars that have progressively built up the profile of the VW Group owned brand to a level where their popularity is considerably higher than in the past.

SEAT are going places – just like the customers who are finding the sporty aspirations of the latest models to their liking.

Arona – an Ibiza SUV - is a baby version of the popular Ateca, and the twin exhaust outlets on the FR version sampled here add to the sporty appearance of the newcomer, and further enhanced by the two tone paint finish – copper bronze body topped by a grey roof and tidy alloys.

It shares the same chassis and engines as the popular supermini but obviously sits a bit taller on the road.

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There’s a more than sensible amount of standard equipment on board for your sub 20k price tag.

The 115ps 1.0 litre three cylinder engine under the bonnet has had plenty words of praise heaped on it since the VW Group introduced it a while back, and it’s safe to say it does a creditable job of moving the Arona around. Maybe it sounds less refined than you’d expect a smart car like this to be and there is some noticeable vibration through the pedals quite a lot of the time but it scores on efficiency, a willing little worker buzzing away and imbibing the Arona with acceptable performance.

The fact the engine is used and adapts well to so many VW Group products speaks volumes about its useability.

A sub 10 second 0-62 and decent torque makes it well able to keep up with and in some instances outperform the rest of the traffic around it.

Ride quality is more than acceptable for a car of this ilk and there’s a decent amount of interior space for the occupants. It’s maybe not what you’d call luxurious

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It’ll give you good, honest family motoring and when you want it, a bit of dynamic driving too as the drive select button gives you a few option settings.

Matching the claimed fuel economy is something you could spend a lifetime trying to achieve, and if you work the three cylinder hard it develops a thirst, but there are diesel variants that sip instead of gulp at the contents of the tank.

SEAT have taken a different approach to the Arona line-up by not having an entry level model with everything extra which traditionally very few people would ever buy anyway, so as a result the residual values are expected to hold up well, as they do with Leon and the popular Ateca. The poor reputation of the past

has been successfully dispelled.

Variants on offers here in the UK include SE, SE Technology, FR, FR Sport, XCELLENCE and XCELLENCE Lux. Engine choice is a pair of 1.0 three cylinders (95 and 115ps), a 1.5 150ps petrol and two 1.6 diesels (95 and 115ps).

The arrival of Arona means the transformation of the company has move on yet another step.

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

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

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

The singer is best known for her collaborations with Rudimental on their UK number one single, ‘Waiting All Night’, which won the 2014 Brit Award for British Single of The Year.

Ella also performed with DJ Fresh on his single, ‘Gravity’ and with Sigala on ‘Came Here for Love’.

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

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

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

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

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Light the party up turn Illuminations Switch-On night into the coolest party in town.

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

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

ABOVE: Jonas Blue BELOW: Becca Dudley

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

As with every year, the SwitchOn event is free, people were invited to apply for the 20,000 wristbands that guarantee entry to the arena. The wristband entry closed on July 24th. If you missed it remember to check www. visitblackpool.com for next years event.

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Something in the air

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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eterinary charity PDSA is urging owners to keep their pets safe in the sun, to protect them from dangerous conditions such as heatstroke and cancer.

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

They are wearing a fur coat, and as they only have sweat glands in their paws they mainly cool down through panting, which isn’t very effective.’

Olivia continued ‘One of the most dangerous causes of heatstroke or hyperthermia is leaving pets inside a vehicle during warm or hot weather. But leaving them in the garden for too long without shade, or taking them for a walk during the hottest part of the day, can also be very dangerous. Any dog can get heatstroke, but this is especially important for owners of flat-faced, overweight or chronically ill dogs to consider, as they will be at even greater risk.’

The temperature inside cars during warm weather can rapidly soar, leaving pets inside at risk of suffering fatal heatstroke.

The charity warns that common measures like parking in the shade or keeping the windows open are not effective, as temperatures inside the car can still skyrocket in these circumstances.

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

PDSA vets are urging owners to take extra care to keep their beloved four-legged friends safe.

Sun Awareness

PDSA’s advice on keeping pets safe in the sun PDSA tips for pet safety in the sun • Limit your pet’s exposure

to direct sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day.

minutes, which can cause fatal heatstroke. ‘Not long’ is too long.

• Avoid exercising pets during the hottest hours of the day.

Instead, go out early in the morning or in the evening.

Keep strenuous exercise to a minimum and give them constant access to cool, indoor areas.

• Use a pet-safe sun cream

recommended by your vet, especially on pets with white or thin fur, focusing on the nose and ears.

• If you see unexplained sores

or ulcers on your pets’ skin, see a vet urgently. Early diagnosis and treatment may save your pet’s life.

• Never leave pets in cars,

conservatories or caravans, even for a short time.

Even on a cloudy day with the windows open, the temperature can soar dangerously high in just a few

• Make sure your pets always have access to fresh water.

PDSA is the UK’s leading vet charity, on a mission to improve pet wellbeing through prevention, education and treatment.

Funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery helps us reach even more pet owners with vital advice and information. www.pdsa. org.uk.

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Money matters with Martin Lewis

Is there any point in being married?

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ou meet someone, fall in love, and hearts pop out of the sky when you look at them. They’re the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. But is there any point in actually being married?

Much of the answer is mixed up with complex competing views on tradition, religion, convention and emotion. Many have happy, long term stable relationships without wedding ceremonies. Yet as the Royal Wedding has heightened conversations about the institution of marriage, I thought it worth explaining what difference it makes to your finances too.

rate taxpayer and the other a nontaxpayer.

The non-taxpayer can apply to have 10% (£1,190) of their tax-free allowance shifted to the taxpayer.

This means £1,190 of income they were taxed on at 20% is now taxfree – a £238 gain this year done via altering your tax code.

If eligible you can back claim to when it started too, so that’s a cheque for £662 – making a total of £900. It takes five minutes to do at www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance – it’s the non-taxpayer who must apply. If you’ve questions read my www.mse.me/marriagetax guide for full help.

Marriage, and these days civil partnerships too, still count in many UK laws and rules. People talk about couples who live together and are unmarried as ‘common law partners’ - yet that’s just a phrase - it doesn’t usually give you rights.

So, here’s my list of the seven main financial rights of marriage including civil partnerships - over just co-habiting (don’t blame me, I’m just the messenger), you’ll note, many of them involve death!

1. You can get a free £900 tax break if you’re married This is deliberate government social engineering to reward marriage through the tax system. It was launched three years ago and applies where one is a basic 20% 40

Exactly how much depends on a range of factors such as retirement date and more. And if you’re not at the state pension age yourself and remarry before you reach it, you won’t be entitled to it. There’s more info on the exact rules at www.gov. uk/state-pension/inheritance.

It’s also worth noting many workplace, personal and private pension schemes will only pass on benefits to a surviving partner if they are married too.

3. Your spouse won’t pay inheritance tax.

When you die, any money, property or assets left to your spouse is automatically exempt from inheritance tax.

4. Unused inheritance tax allowances can be transferred.

2. You may get a bigger state pension if your spouse dies If your married partner dies you may be able to get extra payments from their pension or national insurance contributions as long as you’ve not already built up the full basic state pension entitlement yourself, as well as inherit some of their additional state pension.

There’s no inheritance tax to pay on the first £325,000 of anyone’s estate. Tax is only paid above that.

If any of this is unused when your spouse dies, then the remainder can be passed across to you.

For example, if a wife left everything to her husband, so there was no inheritance tax to pay, her entire £325,000 allowance would pass across to him too. So now when he dies, he has a £650,000 allowance.

The same also applies to any unused portion of the £125,000 property allowance (which reduces

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tax left to children on sale of a house).

that. So a will is crucial.

While savings and investments kept inside tax-free ISAs are liable for inheritance tax, the ISA allowance itself can be passed on to a spouse.

So if they’ve £30,000 in ISAs you get this on top of your own ISAs.

For those who are married, laws known as intestacy rules do give some protection, though exactly how it works depends on which part of the UK you live in. Even so making a will so you can decide exactly where your assets will go is by far the best protection. And it needn’t be that costly, sometimes it’s even free, for full help see www. mse.me/cheapwills.

6. Die will-less and your unmarried partner may get nowt.

7. You can boost your savings interest or capital gains allowance.

If you’re not married, share a home with your partner, and don’t have a will - even if you’ve been together thirty years and have 17 kids - if you die, that means nothing. Depending on how the home ownership is structured they could even lose

Savings and investments can be freely moved between spouses – without any risk of later inheritance tax, or capital gains tax.

5. You can inherit your spouse’s ISA allowance.

Of course these days with the personal savings allowance letting

basic-rate taxpayers earn up to £1,000 interest a year without tax, most people don’t pay tax on their savings any more. Yet if you do, then moving savings to use up the other’s allowance, or to the one with the lower tax rate, makes sense.

Plus if you’re selling something (like shares) which will attract capital gains tax, you get an annual allowance of £11,700 profit taxfree. If you’ll go over this, you can pass some of the asset to your spouse first, to use up both your allowances Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert. com. To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/ latesttip.

Twitter @martinlewis

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Hoosiers

Baby we were born to run

Union J Sonic Boom Six

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

The Family event will have music and entertainment for everybody, with a headline set by Hoosiers, supported

by Union J who are currently back in charts. Children aged 14 and under will get free entry to the Festival when accompanied by a paying adult. Adults tickets are currently available at ÂŁ15 for a limited time only.

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

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

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

Nicola Thorp, who plays Nicola Rubinstein on Coronation Street is also taking part in the event as an ambassador for Streetlife. As the nominated charity, Streetlife will have buckets along the route and around all of the stages to help collect funds for them.

If you really want to help why not consider getting sponsored to do the Music Run and choose Streetlife as your charity. Of course there are people running for other charities as well, which may be close to their hearts as well as others who are just running for fun.

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

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Cyclists raise funds for Trinity

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group of cyclists have helped to raise £10,000 for Trinity Hospice by taking part in a sponsored bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tread the planks

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ehearsals are under way for ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ on at the Lowther Pavilion October 16th - 20th. Marton Operatic are proud to be helping to support the RNLI. A swashbuckling comedy for children and adults alike. Come along – dressed as a pirate if you wish – and join them on the rocky Cornwall seashore to meet the famous Pirates of Penzance.

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

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

all play us through this classic Gilbert & Sullivan mixture of absurdity and beauty. It’s delightful entertainment for all ages.

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

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stories. Thursday 23rd August, 2-3pm Friends of Ansdell Library, Tea, Coffee and a Chat. Wednesday 29th August 10.30-11.30am, Scart Club Event, ‘Raj & Rubies Reading Club, stories, bookmarks & book covers. Contact Details - Email Ansdell.library@lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703

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ANSDELL LIBRARY Regular Events EVERY MONDAY. Toddler Rhyme Time, 10.30am-11am. Singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carer’s. Sew Time 2pm-4pm, bring own project, can also be supplied. EVERY TUESDAY Knit & Natter, 10.30am. A warm welcome awaits from this fun group. EVERY THURSDAY Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 10.30am. Enjoy action songs and rhymes with your baby. EVERY FRIDAY Computer Basics, 2pm-4pm. Get started on line. Booking required.

Other Events Wednesday 1st August 2.30-4pm, Scart Club Event-’Si & Sadie’s Super Science’. Ticketed. Saturday 4th August 10-12, National Embroiderers Guild Day. Drop In. Monday 6th August 6-7pm, PCSO Surgery. Tuesday 7th August 2pm, Scart Club Event- ’Samba Drumming Workshop’ by Poco Loco, children 7+,£2, Limited tickets. Wednesday 15th August 10-12, Scart Club Event- Tom & Tess Technology Club, Lego & model building & board games.

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KIRKHAM LIBRARY Regular Events EVERY MONDAY. Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 10-10.30 am. Fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carer’s. EVERY WEDNESDAY 2-3 pm. Online Basics session. Booking essential.

ALTERNATE SATURDAYS Family Games Club. 9.30am-12noon.

Board games for all ages. Free membership. ALTERNATE THURSDAYS Knit and Natter, 10.30am-12noon.

EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH, 5pm-6pm AND EVERY 3RD FRIDAY, 11am-12noon. Kirkham Library Reading Groups. ALTERNATE SATURDAYS Creative writing group, 12noon-1pm.

Other Events Friday 10th August 2-3.15pm, Teddy Bears Picnic. Stories then a storytime bug hunt. Don’t forget your teddy bears! Friday 24th August 2-3pm ‘Get Active’ – Keep Fit stories & fitness tips presented by the YMCA. Contact Details Email Kirkham.library@lancashire. gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703 FRECKLETON LIBRARY Regular Events

EVERY TUESDAY 10-12am Ancestry Group (currently full) 2-3.30pm Scrabble group. EVERY WEDNESDAY 10-10.30 Toddler Rhyme time.

Singing for Toddlers and their carer’s. EVERY THURSDAY 10-12 Craft Group. 2-3.30 Knit and Natter.

FRIDAYS 10-10.30 Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Fun for Babies and their carer’s.

Other Events Saturday 4th August 10am-12, Embroiderers Guild ‘National Celebration of Stitch, Drop in, all materials provided.

Contact Details: Email Freckleton. library@lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703. Website www. lancashire.gov.uk/libraries ST.ANNE’S MOBILE LIBRARY A temporary library service open to the public whilst St.Anne’s Library is closed:- Opening Times MON 9am5pm TUE 9am-5pm WED Closed THU 9am-5pm FRI 9am-5pm SAT 9am5pm SUN Closed. Public Offices, 288 Clifton Drive South, St.Annes.

Tel 0300 123 6703 Email: stannes. library@lancashire.gov.uk MEMORIAL HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE MONDAY 9.30am Mature Moves.

2.00pm Doris/Linda Dancing.

7.30pm New Horizons. 7.30pm Over 55’s Whist. TUESDAY 2:00pm Over 5’s Social/Bingo. WEDNESDAYS 2.00pm AMICUS. 7:00pm St. Annes Community Choir. THURSDAYS 10:00am PROBUS. 8:00pm St. Annes Photographic Society.

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FRIDAYS 2:00pm Over 55’s Whist/ Dominoes. 7:30pm SERENDIPITY. SATURDAY 2:00pm Just Good Friends. 92 St. Albans Rd, St. Annes (Nr. YMCA) (Buse routes 68 & 11) LYTHAM HALL Regular Events Winter Woodland Creature Trail, £1 entry. Treasure Hunt £3.50 entry (discounted) download map via www.coastaltreasurehunts.org Parkrun every Saturday, 9am-10am.

Nordic Walking every Tuesday and Friday 10am. Civic Society Coffee Morning, every second Tuesday of the month 10am. Pram Fitness - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am. From Couch to 5K: Women’s running group.

Fridays 11am (not always, contact organiser), Email: jonas.bartle@ fyldecoastymca.org. Monthly Book Group, every last Monday of the month 10am. Fun in the Sun, Outdoor Play with Bright Bears, Tuesdays at 11.00am, weather dependent For details on any events -www. lythamhall.org.uk. Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JX. Lytham.

Hall@htnw.co.uk. T: 01253 736652

Notices FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone Ability Net on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk

providing welfare benefit outreach surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre. You can book a free 30 mins time slot for benefit checks to ensure you are receiving everything you are entitled to. The Fylde surgery is held at Fylde CAB, Kirkham. Call Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@ disabilityfirst.org

NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed.

We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. Prior to rehoming we carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue is run by Linda Cameron Davies with the support of volunteers and foster carers. Call 07982 677016, visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email us at bpool9rehome@mail.com

FREE ENGLISH LESSONS At Catholic Parish Centre, St Albans Road, St Annes FY8 1XD All nationalities welcome! Monday afternoons 13:30 to 15:00 or DEBRA CHARITY SHOP Monday evenings 19:00 to 20:30 Donations of Clothing, Bric-a-Brac, (not during school holidays). All DVD’s, CD’s, Books, Electrical items levels including beginners. Lessons ect along with furniture, desperately are FREE. needed for our charity shop on Park Rd. Tel: 727084 DAY OF SUNSHINE: CHILDREN’S CHARITY WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH Have you any spare time to help SURGERIES our local children’s charity. Urgently With the support of Fylde Council, needed volunteers to help run our Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care Charity shop come along and join & Repair, Disability First is now our friendly volunteers. Hours/days

to suit. The Crescent Lytham St Anne’s, contact 01253/720710 CONNECT MORE St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre. We are a group of friendly people who have experience of a range of mental health issues and are happy to offer support and understanding to anyone in a similar situation. The group is run by us, for us and we’d love it if you’d join us!

For £2 you get a brew and biscuits and the use of art & craft materials, board games or just chat and meet new friends. We meet every Wednesday between 10am -12pm at 63 St Albans Rd., St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre.

Opposite side to YMCA. Email: connectmorestannes@gmail.com, Facebook: ‘Connect More’, www. wanttoconnectmore.weebly.com 1940’S THEMED COFFEE MORNING Sat 18th Aug, 10am to 12.30pm Displays of 1940’s memorabilia plus Cake, Suprise Parcel and Red, White & Blue Stalls. Ticket £3 includes drink & cake. Get ‘In the Mood’ and come in 1940’s gear !!

Wesley Hall, Lytham Methodist Church

Care & Support 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 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP LYTHAM ST. ANNES & DISTRICT We meet at St. Margaret’s Church Community Centre St. Leonard’s Road West, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2NT At 2pm on the First Tues of the month. Please contact: John

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Standbridge 01253 731210

Reg. Charity 1098658. www.smile-preston.co.uk

DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and to meet other carers in the same circumstances, then come along to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at St. Michaels Church Church Street Kirkham between 10am and 12noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean 01772 468918.

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at The Glendower Hotel, N Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ. 10am-12 on the 2nd Weds of every month. Info contact Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office Tel: 696854

PEERTALK A peer support group for people living with mental health concerns, such as depression. A safe, confidential space to share, to be heard, to offer and receive support from others who also know depression. No judgement – just acceptance and respect. Facilitated by trained volunteers. Followed by refreshments. We meet every Thursday, at Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL, 7.30-9.00pm www.peertalk.org.uk

PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE SUPPORT GROUP Our meetings take place every two months at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining.

10th August, 12th October, 14th December 2018: 8th February 2019, 12th April 2019, 14th June DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, 2019. This is a local area support WYRE & FYLDE COAST group for this debilitating condition CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP and we would like other sufferers Supporting children with Type of this disease, carers, spouses and 1 Diabetes and their families. partners to come along and join us.

Our Group provides a friendly, Our aim is to offer help and support constructive, safe and informative to each other and raise the profile environment to meet and we of this little-known dreadful and provide fun and healthy activities to fatal disease. Contact - Malcolm participate in. Visit: www.fyldeHyland: 01253 885561 / 07734 coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup. 265748. Email - jmhyland@sky. org or email diabetesuk. com. Fred Bostock; 01253 713496. fyldekidssupport@sky.com.

Email - fbostock@talktalk.net Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ GROUP BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL SMILE PRESTON The Phoenix Group for Bowel Self Help Group for Chronic Pain Cancer Patients, Carers and Family Suffers. We Help Chronic Pain Members meet at 7.00pm on the Suffers to Live Life with a SMILE first Tuesday of every month in the We’re a friendly and welcoming Macmillan Windmill Suite BVH. For Self-Help Group for Chronic Pain further information about this patient Sufferers, run by pain sufferers. led Support Group call 01772 A number of our members are from 683790 between 9.00am & 5.00pm. the Fylde area. We meet every www.phoenixgroupbvh.com Wednesday 9.30am-12.00noon at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Off Broadway, Fulwood.

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GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 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 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 THE BEREAVEMENT FRIENDSHIP/SUPPORT GROUP meets every first Weds in month at 12.30 to 15:30. Optional 2 course meal £5. We have exercise classes, quizzes, outings and speakers.

We would welcome new volunteers and members. Please call Mark/ Catherine 07710 838331 FREE HEARING AID CLEANING SERVICE AND ADVICE on the first Thursday afternoon of each month. Call in for a friendly chat with Cheryl, Linda and Jane at Amplifon Hearing Centre, 28 Clifton Street, Lytham. Free refreshments served. Tel: 01253 731271 THE PERSONAL SUPPORT UNIT The Personal Support Unit (PSU) offers practical and emotional support to people facing family and civil court alone. Our volunteers provide free and confidential support on issues such as contact with children, divorce, eviction, protection through non-molestation orders and money claims. We cannot give legal advice but can help at all stages of the court process. This includes explaining how the court works, help with filling in forms and court paperwork, helping you to plan what to say in

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court and going into a court hearing with you (in Preston only.) We can offer a face to face appointment in Preston, wherever in Lancashire your case is being heard.

We are also looking for volunteers with excellent communication and listening skills who can help people solve their problems. You do not need to have a legal background for this role. If you are interested, please contact the office.

Open Mon - Thur 10am-3pm.

Preston Combined Court, Openshaw Place, Ringway, Preston PR1 2LL. Telephone 01772 844920 or email preston@thepsu.org.uk

16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL ADVISER Sharon Holland, covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster. Offering information and support to anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their families.

If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please ring; 0344 225 3757, email sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or visit the Parkinson’s UK website; www.parkinsons.org.uk

Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. All welcome.

LYTHAM LADIES CIRCLE A social group for women aged between 18 and 45. We meet twice a month on a Friday evening for a variety of social events and we also raise some money for charity along the way. Email us at: lythamladiescircle@hotmail.com, check out our website: www. lythamladiescircle.com or our Facebook page.

LYTHAM LET LIVE LGBT Friendship Group meets every first Wednesday of every BLACKPOOL & FYLDE month in St Annes, 10:00 - 12:00 ARC COMMUNITY CARE LTD PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT noon. All welcome to come along 7th August and the first Tuesday GROUP for Friendship, Advice, Support & of every month 10-11 am - 108 St Meeting every second Wednesday Reassurance. Social and friendly.

Andrews Road South St Annes Tel of the month. At Macmillan Windmill 01253 783100 - ‘Open Morning’ Social events. Guest Speakers.

Centre - Blackpool Victoria Activities. Events. For further Come along for a drink and a chat Hospital Tel 01253 697876 to discuss anything relating to ‘Care details and any questions please call Andrew Noble your at Home’.

SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Community Volunteer on 07738 Want to meet up with like-minded 622 823 or Email: Lythamletlive@ people? If so, contact Blackpool gmail.com twitter: @LythamLet Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree KEYBOARD PLAYER WANTED INNER WHEEL CLUB Community Centre, Cherry Tree Ladies do you like making friends, Band playing original music looking Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, listening to interesting speakers, for a keyboard/ synth player. We Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between helping to raise money for charities, play Atmospheric - Shoegaze/ 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle then why not come along to one of Post-Rock/Math Rock sort of exercise and have a brew/chat our meetings held on the second music, it’s all nice melodies but with with friends. We always have a Tuesday of each month at the odd timings and non-linear song laugh too. You can also find us on Bedford Hotel, St. Annes. Contact structures. Our sound is similar Facebook. We’re more than happy our secretary at denisepeterj@ to arists like Marriages, Emma to meet up with you for a brew/ hotmail.com or our President at Ruth Rundle, Foals, Daughter, chat before you come so that is dilyscurrie@btinternet.com And So I Watch You From Afar, less daunting for your first time. We The Cure, Mogwai. We practice charge £3 p/w.

KNIT & NATTER GROUP once a week in our own rehearsal Every Thurs at 10.30am. Bring your space. Listen to us at www.

NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS own project – not just knitting! Learn oceansoveralderaan.co.uk and GROUP to Knit classes available. £30. get in touch by email treefiddy@ Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley Are looking for new members. oceansoveralderaan.co.uk Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE LYTHAM ST. ANNES talk) & occasional activities such LONG LEARNING GROUP FRIENDSHIP GROUP as bowling at Thornton YMCA or Make new friends and meet old meals out in quiet restaurants etc. Friendly social group for older friends at our meetings every first people, meets every Thursday from and third Thursday of the month at Enquiries most welcome. Please 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Lord Derby, Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 show family members who St Annes Road, St Annes. Join us might be interested. Either join till 11.30 am. Annual subscriptions for musical entertainment from Miss £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting Facebook group: ‘Aspergers

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including tea and biscuits.

Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences.

Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Amy on 07956 605 612 THE LYTHAM BELLES WI GROUP We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details lythambelles@virginmedia. com Facebook lythambelles NEEDLEWORK CLUB - FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS All types of needlework, at this friendly Club Spencer Court, Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406 BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton. Bringing together dog lovers. Whether you have a dog or would like to look after a dog.

A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis. Next coffee morning contact Alison on 07786438067 QUEENS KNITTING SOCIETY Every Monday at the Queen’s Hotel in Lytham from 7pm - 9pm. Bring your knitting or crochet and have a natter. Beginners welcome, we’ll soon get you started, just bring your project. Tel 07772 471854.

KRAFTWORKS Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, 48

Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HS. a voluntary run craft group who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.Come along to our relaxed and friendly craft group and take part in the craft activities, wow your friends and family with your creativity and make new friends. Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/ techniques with the group. £3 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky. com. Registered Charity No 1157498 KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE LONG LEARNING GROUP Make new friends and meet old friends at our meetings every first and third Thursday of the month at Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 till 11.30 am. Annual subscriptions £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting including tea and biscuits.

Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along LSA EMBROIDERERS GUILD Ansdell Unitarian Church, Channing Rd, FY8 1BJ. meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 7.159.15pm. We are an embroidery group which welcomes stitchers of all abilities. We hold a mixture of talks and workshops at our meetings and are always happy to help beginners. Contact Joan Lowe 01253 732376 FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES (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. Check us out at www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ – you will be glad you did!

“MEETING POINT” AT LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH Park Street. Table Games or just a chat. Every Thursday from 2pm4pm. £2 including refreshments.

Anyone Welcome

SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING WITH DORIS & LINDA Join Doris and her daughter Linda along with all their dancing friends for a great afternoon. 2pm - 4pm, every Monday (except Bank Holidays,) Memorial Hall, St Alban’s Road, Lytham St Annes. £3.00 including tea & biscuits, or just £1.00 to sit, relax and enjoy with refreshments. Tel: 01772 681438 for more information.

FYLDE RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION The Fylde Retired Teachers’ Association welcomes newly-retired or ex-teachers who are new to the area.There are six meetings per year which are held at the Chadwick Hotel, St Anne’s where members enjoy friendship and a splendid lunch followed by a speaker.

For more info contact either: David Harrison (President) on 01253 782 547 or Angela Jacques (Secretary) on 01253 724 381.

LOOKING FOR NEW DANCERS & MUSICIANS FOR OUR TEAM. We dance traditional English North West Clog Morris and practice most Thursdays at Warton Village Hall, Church Rd, Warton PR4 1BD (opposite BAE main gates) most Thursdays 8.00-10.00pm.

Dancers are lively women of all ages. (No partners required).

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Musicians with any kind of portable instrument are welcome. No experience is necessary. Great fun and a workout with a very friendly group. Please look us up at www.fyldecoastcloggers. co.uk, and contact Sue on 01253 721924 or 07951725659 or email susanwhitaker1 @icloud.com.

Otherwise please just turn up.

with Roy Rolland. WEDNESDAY 10-12 Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes Tea & Coffee & Chat. FRIDAY 10-12 Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes light exercise to suit all. SATURDAY 2-4 Memorial Hall, St Albans Rd, St Annes Tea & Chat with speakers and activities (all these sessions are £2 and include refreshments) SUNDAY Lunch St Ives Hotel St Annes £11.50 for a ST ANNE’S COMMUNITY CHOIR fabulous 4 course meal. Ring Cath St Anne’s Community Choir meet 730883 to book a seat at our for rehearsal on Wednesdays at table. All other enquiries Call Bev 7pm in the Memorial Hall (next to 077557734233 the YMCA Building) in St Alban’s Rd, St Anne’s. We sing a variety CLIFTON TEACHING BRIDGE of musical styles and people of all CLUB ages and abilities are welcome. If Ansdell,Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1BX you would like to sing and meet Come and play bridge with friendly new friends, please come and join us. For further information please people every week day and evening 1.30pm and 7.30pm please be visit our website http://www. seated 15 mins before the session stannescommunitychoir.com begins. Hosted every Wednesday Or email Ginette Puttock and Friday evening. £3 ginette_puttock@hotmail.co.uk Contact 01253 711563.

N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND Book Bean & Ice Cream, Kirkham On the first Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am. 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 331 Clifton Dr South, Lytham St Annes. On the fourth Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am.

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 JUST GOOD FRIENDS Come and Join Our Friendship Group We want to bring the community together and combat lonliness. We meet regularly each week and have regular guest speakers, group excursions, meals out and time to socialise. TUESDAY 1-4 The Vic Pub, Church Rd St Annes Entertainment, lots of fun,

COME DINE WITH US Join us for a complimentary meal, entertainment and enjoyable companionship. Residents and staff at The Moorings Luxury Rest Home extend a warm welcome to any retired local residents who might welcome company, free tea and coffee plus a complimentary early evening meal in our beautiful surroundings. We will even provide transport if it is required.

40 PLUS DISCO’ERS A social group aimed at people over 40 who love to dance to music from the 60s to now, but ‘going clubbing’ is not an option! We organise our own events as well as going to any other dance events we like the sound of! Friendly and welcoming environment. Events arranged though our website www.40plusdiscoers.uk. Also part of social network http://Groups. place

COME ALONG AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS I hold a friendly social group for Ladies and Gentlemen Age 60-70.

I arrange days out, dancing etc.

For more details please call 07866190880 MOORINGS MATINEE MOVIE Join us for a night at the Cinema Retired film fans are welcome to visit our very own Palace Theatre 2pm every Tuesday. Classics, comedies, musicals and modern thrillers. Please contact Ava Makepeace 01253 922688 LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY meet at The Drive Methodist Church Hall St Annes on Sea (Entrance on Eastbank Road ) FY8 1LH. We meet usually the last Wednesday in the month, except December, when we meet on the first Wednesday. No Meeting in August.

Informal gathering from 7pm with meeting starting at 7.30 We have a varied programme with visitors and members showing displays.

Members come from all over the Fylde, along with Blackpool. Any questions give me a ring. Secretary - Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 367254.

RED ROSE POSTCARD CLUB meet in Our Lady’s and St Edwards Church Hall Marlborough Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE. Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7.30. We have various speakers and members Post Card Competitions. Why not come along and meet us to see what goes on. Members come from Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and Morecambe, along with other areas.

Secretary: Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 367254.

FYLDE SOROPTIMISTS Ladies – would you like to be part of an international women’s organisation with a seat at the UN working to improve the lives of women and girls? We would love

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to meet you! We have informal meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Glendower Hotel, St Annes at 7.30pm and welcome ladies of all ages to join us for fun and friendship and the ability to work together on worthwhile projects. For further information see our website www. sigbi.org/the-fylde or contact via fyldesorops@gmail.com. Ring Linda on 01253 726576.

Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT, although there is no meeting just after the Bank Holiday. 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 PHILOSOPHY CAFE members. Contact Terry on 01253 Come and join a relaxed and friendly 867825 group of people having good conversations about philosophy.

LYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB We get together each week for a Pembroke Road, Ansdell, FY8 1AN. couple of hours to look at the words Friendly duplicate bridge. Visitors of philosophers across the ages £3, Tues afternoon 1.30pm (hosted), and talk freely about their ideas Wed & evening 7.30pm (hosted), over a coffee. If this appeals to you Thu evening 7:30pm, Fri afternoon just turn up our regular get together 1.30pm (hosted) Sat eve 7.30pm. on Tuesday evenings at 6.30 pm Please be seated 10 mins before at Booths cafe on Heyhouses session begins (15 mins if partner Lane, St Annes. Phone Barbara required) 01253 795047 on 07505457031 or Colin on 07811395015 for more information LYTHAM ST ANNES CHESS KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of clean wool accepted.

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

Clubs & Societies GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community 50

RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB ‘Club bar open on Friday evenings from 9 pm and on sailing days at weekends. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk LYTHAM ROUND TABLE Fun, fellowship and fund raising for men, aged 18-45. Twice monthly meetings including outside events and speaker nights, at various Lytham St Annes venues. Contact chairman Adie Banks on 07779 244 664 or tweet @Lytham RT ST ANNES DISTRICT LADIES BRIDGE CLUB open Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri and Sat from 12.30pm. Contact 01253733218 / 07419 190405 Come and join us at 262, Clifton Drive South, St. Annes on Sea.

LYTHAM ST ANNES GUARDIAN CONCERT BAND We are looking for new talent and anyone is welcome to come along to a rehearsal. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at the Lytham CLUB meets from 7pm every Thursday at Methodist Church, Westby Street, Booths’ Cafe, 62 Heyhouses Lane, Lytham FY8 5LU from 7.30pm – St Annes FY8 3RW . New members, 9.30pm. Information or booking including juniors, are welcome. For enquiry: Paul (Musical Director) 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert info call 01253 727732 or 01253 Secretary) 07870 577374 www.

724182 or visit lythamchess.org guardianconcertband.co.uk LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY (STAMP CLUB ) Come and Join us to be entertained with exhibitions and Talks, some evenings there are Competitions open to everyone. Even if you dont collect, Come and see what we are all about, you may surprise yourself and ignite your passion too. We Meet the LAST Wednesday of every month at the Drive Methodist Church Hall, St Annes, FY8 1LH..

Meetings at 7pm and start 7.30pm, Refreshments are available.

New Members always welcome, including Juniors (accompanied by an adult). Contact Graham Chadwick 01253 367254.

CLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB Ansdell Institute & Social Club, Woodlands Road, Lytham. Play and learn bridge with friendly people.

Open every afternoon and evening.

Monday - Friday. Please be seated by 1.15pm & 7.15pm. Every Friday evening is hosted.Info. improver lessons contact: 01253 274812 / 313503.

ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES Our members meet on Tuesday evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, Ansdell to enjoy friendship, networking and to plan projects that will benefit the lives of others. We welcome ladies and men who are

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interested in making new friends, listening to interesting speakers and raising money for charities. If this is you please contact our club by phone on 07940 213216 or visit http://www.ribi.org/enquire/

for anything fibre related (a good sense of humour helps too!)

For more information contact heddlesandtreadles@gmail.com

further details.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION St. Annes on Sea branch. Meet on the last Monday of the month at the THE KIRKHAM SINGERS Royal British Legion Club, Mayfield We are a friendly community choir Road, St. Annes at 7.00pm followed GLASS FUSING WORKSHOPS meeting every Monday at 7.30 pm in by social get-together and chat.

Come and learn how to fuse glass St Michael’s Church, Kirkham, PR4 All Ex-Servicemen and Women in Lytham St Annes. Contact 2SE. We sing a variety of musical welcome. theglassboutique@ymail.com styles from pop to classics in four Mobile 077133 46952 for details part harmony, SATB. We perform LYTHAM ST ANNES CIVIC at weddings, functions and charity SOCIETY VINTAGE, RETRO AND concerts. All abillities welcome.

Coffee mornings (every 2nd Tuesday COLLECTABLES FAIR For more information please of the month at Lytham Hall Café Held at Lytham Methodist Chapel, contact Ros on 01772 686647 Park Street. Every Thursday, in FRECKLETON BRASS BAND conjunction with Lytham Market, LYTHAM ST ANNES We welcome good brass players 9am - 12 Noon. Admission 20p.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY and percussionists to our rehearsals Tel: 07763197615 (LSAPS) on Mondays and Thursdays in meets every Thursday at 7:30pm: our own band room behind the AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL The Pensioners Hall, Coach and Horses Pub car park in FYLDE COAST GROUP St Albans Rd (next to the YMCA) Freckleton. 7.45 - 10.00pm.

Amnesty International is a global Lytham St Annes We are a contesting band and do movement of more than 7 Why not come along to our regular several concerts throughout the million people who take injustice Thursday evening meetings to find year. We also have a Youth Training personally. We are campaigning out what we get up to and what we Band who rehearse every Monday for a world where human rights are are like? We’d be delighted to see at 6.45 - 7.45 pm. enjoyed by all. The Fylde Coast you and there is no obligation to For further info or booking Group meet regularly at 7.30 on join. Email: info@lsaps.org.uk enquiries please contact:the first Monday of each month Web: LSAPS.org.uk Jonathan (Concert Secretary) to write letters and plan local 07903 382146 or jonathan. activities, based on campaigns led ST ANNES LADIES LIFEBOAT parton1@outlook.com

by Amnesty International UK. You GUILD are welcome to join us at the United meeting in the Bar at the Chadwick RAFA SOUTH FYLDE BRANCH Reform Church Rooms, St George’s Hotel, St Annes at 10:30am.

We meet the first Wednesday Rd, St Anne’s FY8 2AE. For further Meetings are held on the second of every month at 7.30 pm for info contact Jennifer Jaynes by Tuesday of each month and we 8.00pm start at Richard Peck email:jenniferjaynes@live.co.uk would welcome new members.

House, 1 St Thomas Road, St or by telephone: 01253 732640 Or Please come along and help us to Annes. Meetings provide a warm visit our website www.amnesty. fundraise for the Royal National welcome to members and any org.uk Write a letter save a life.

Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), or ring serving or ex-RAF members. We Jean on 01253 739360 for more enjoy quiz nights, film shows and FYLDE HEDDLES AND information. guest speakers. Refreshments are TREADLES GUILD OF available. Contact: 01253 720667.

WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND FYLDE FAIRTRADE DYERS Fylde has been a Fairtrade Borough LYTHAM AND ANSDELL We meet at Weeton Village Hall (2nd since 2008. The Steering Group TREFOIL GUILD Monday of each month from 7.30is made up of volunteers who meet on the third Wednesday of 10pm), our programme includes meet regularly to plan events in each month at 2.00pm at Fairhaven talks and workshops on spinning, the Borough and to take part Methodist Church, Woodlands weaving, dyeing and much more, in national campaigns. New Road, Ansdell All are welcome to and we also demonstrate at local members are always welcome. enjoy our talks, craft meetings and shows. New members are always Contact Dot on 07712 118205, outings. Come and join us and welcome. The only requirement tweet @FyldeFairTrade or e-mail make new friends. Contacts: Mrs for beginners is an enthusiasm fyldefairtrade@yahoo.co.uk for Sheila Weight 01253 794220 ADVERTISE Advertise - Book your Online business www.link-mag.co.uk call 0800 970 7687 0800 or 970 email7687 info@link-mag.co.uk or sales@link-mag.co.uk

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Mrs Rosemary Gilbert 01772 632723 FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB Need to speak in public with confidence. Whether it’s for an interview, presentation, wedding speech or a meeting – we can help.

Come along to one of our meetings where you can learn in a supportive, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Alternate Wednesdays at 7.30 from September to April at the Queens Hotel Lytham. Tel: Eileen 01253 735409 website: http://fyldespeakers-club.org.uk

details about the “Programme for the Year 2018” visit our website www.ansdellwi.weebly.com or telephone Susan Hodgson 01253 738344

Coffee, Tea, Biscuits.

Tel: 07734902736

ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS MONDAY Zumba Gold 2-3pm £4.50 Lytham Methodist Church Hall.

LYTHAM ST ANNES CLASSICAL MONDAY Zumba 6.30-7.30pm £5.

TUESDAY 10-11 £5. Both at Our ASSOCIATION New members of all ages made very Ladys Church Hall, St Annes WEDNESDAY Zumba Gold 2-3pm £5 welcome at the UK’s largest and The White Church (launches Sep) friendliest CA branch, enjoying the Tel: Suzy 07716 605461 history, art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Monthly lectures MODERN & SEQUENCE on Thursdays at7pm featuring top DANCING class historians, authors and TV to live music. Every Thursday presenters. AKS Lytham, FY8 1DT. Doors open at 6.15 for books, cakes 8-11pm at Ansdell Institute LYTHAM ST ANNES LIONS Woodlands Road Ansdell. and a chance to meet the speaker.

CLUB Only £12 a year, £5 for children and Phone Tom on 01772 397340 The club meets on the second students.

Thursday of every month in the MATURE MOVES See www.lsaclassics.com for clubhouse of the Lytham Cricket further information or contact Liz Keep fit, music and dance, for and Sports Club, Church Road, (Events Officer) on 01253 713850. older adults of any age. All abilities Lytham at 8pm. Meetings are welcome. Mondays 9.30-11 St friendly and informal and male Annes. Pensioners Hall; Tuesdays and female new members are 10-11 Wesham Scout Hut and 1.30welcome to attend meetings before 3.30 at Kirkham Community Centre. becoming members. There’s a lively YOUR MOVE: WALKING FOR Contact 01253 780609 programme of monthly socials and HEALTH Twice weekly walks from Fleetwood RIBBY HALL BOWLING CLUB members are welcome to bring YMCA cafe. Suitable for all guests to all our events. We serve, RHBC is looking to recruit new abilities. Every TUESDAY 1:30pm for and we’re ordinary people doing members following a very successful amazing things! You can get more apprximately 1 hour and THURSDAYS 2015 season. The Club has 4 teams at 11 am for between 30-45 information and have a friendly playing in local leagues and can chat by emailing cholt2@sky.com. minutes. Everyone welcome,just offer places to both experienced and turn up on the day novice bowlers. Even if you have not ANSDELL AND FAIRHAVEN W.I. For further information ring Joy played Crown Green bowls before on 01253 776132 Our meetings consist of differing why not try this relaxing and sociable presentations covering a wide sport in the picturesque setting of WARTON SPORTS & SOCIAL range of topics and skills. In Ribby Hall Village. For further details BOWLING CLUB addition members can immerse contact Eddie on 01772 686458 Both men and ladies are invited at themselves in other W.I. activities all levels of crown green bowling including Book Club, Craft Club, STRICTLY BALLROOM to come and join this friendly Knit and Natter, Walking Group The White Church, WEDNESDAY 2-3 bowling club, in its social, in-house £5. Lytham Methodist Church Hall and organised outings to the competitions and mens league theatre, cinema, restaurants and FRIDAY 2-3pm. MONDAY 10-10.45am bowling programme. The green is other venues. Our membership £5 The White Church (launches located on the Warton Sports and is ful. St Joseph’s Church Hall, Sept) £4.50. Come learn the basic Woodlands Road, Ansdell FY8 4EP Social site at Mill Lane, Warton. dance steps of strictly ballroom, For full details contact Keith 7.30pm Suitable for the disabled. easy to follow no partner required Burns – 01772 493363.

Refreshments Available during the Tel Suzy 07716 605461 break. Membership is £41.00 for the TEA DANCE season. Guests are allowed three SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00pm at Love free visits prior to joining.

Centre, with Live Organist. Every For further information, including Beauty Therapies, 46 Wood Street, Tuesday 2pm - 4pm, £4 pp, inc photographs, information and St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1QG. Fee £5.

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Registered Charity no. 1080291 www.meditationinblackpool.org. uk, Tel: 352721 MADDY’S FITNESS CLASSES If you’d like to slim your hips and tone those wobbly bits please join us! Laugh the pounds away in a fun, friendly class for all abilities. Mixing aerobics and toning. Mondays 6-7pm, Lytham St Annes High School, Worsley Rd. £3.50. Turn up or Tel 01253 733780 JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES & ADULT FITNESS CLASSES. St Annes Tennis & Squash Club.

Avondale Rd. All ages Mondays from 3.45pm. Tuesdays from 4pm.

Adult Tap Classes for Fun & Fitness 6pm followed by Adult Dance Exercise Classes 6.30pm. Contact Karen 640917 or 07966446231 LYTHAM ST. ANNES ROAD RUNNERS CLUB (LSARRC) Seniors: 6.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Speed training on Tuesdays, longer runs on Thursdays. Beginners: 6:30pm Mondays. Juniors: 5pm Mondays (8-13), 5:15pm Tuesdays (8-13), 6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays (11+). All meetings Lytham Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham FY8 4HB. Call for info: Seniors 01253 721514, Beginners 077481 87616, Juniors 01253 732282.

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP TRAINING Ideal for beginners or people with little or no experience looking to get fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:306:30pm meeting in Wesham Park. £5 per session. Call or text Steve 07508 838428 to book MODERN PILATES CLASSES Lytham St Annes. Contact Margot on 01253 711350, email: margotj@ btinternet.com. Website: www. margotpilates.com

BEGINNERS RUNNING CLUB 10 week structured beginners running programme £25 Tuesday 6.30pm from No.4 Salon, Pleasant Street, Lytham Wednesday 7.15pm from White Church.

FYLDE CROQUET CLUB General club meetings every Tues afternoon/evening. Club takes part in several Northwest leagues and national knockout competitions.

More details at www.fyldecroquet. co.uk Liz on 01253 735266.

of ability. We run 2 men’s teams and 3 ladies teams as well as junior squads from U13s to U18s for boys and girls. Training times: Every week at AKS School Junior boys & girls(U13+): Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm.

Men: Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm Ladies: Wednesdays 6:30-8.30pm All juniors: Sundays 10.30am12.45pm at LSA high school.

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JACKIE FITNESS PILATES Everyone welcome, classes run on ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE Wednesdays 7pm at Holy Family CLUB Church Hall Freckleton. Tel: Jackie Family Shotokan Karate with adults Daly on 07825 277371, email and children (+7)exercising together. aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com Classes held at St Albans church hall FY8 3AA. Weds and Thurs 7 til JACKIE’S ZUMBA 8 beginners, 8 til 9 advanced, Sat Everyone welcome, classes run 2.30 til 3.30. Begninners, 3.30-4.45 on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts Advanced classes. All Welcome.

Church Hall Lytham and Wednesday Contact Eileen for more info.

6pm at Holy Family Church Hall 07989908135 Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle Facebook: Lytham St Annes skc and a giggle! Contact Jackie DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESSBOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wednesday White Church 6-7pm. Saturday Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8-9 am and 9-10am £5 Beginners Welcome.

ST. ANNES SALSA CLASSES Every Wed night from 7.30pm till late in the Concert room (top floor) at the Ex Servicemans Club, Alexandra Rd, St Annes FY8 1YE. Have fun and keep fit in this lively and friendly class! All levels welcome - especially beginners.

No partner required - a great way to meet people. For details phone Phil on 07899866408 or Jackie on 07828575988 LYTHAM ST. ANNES HOCKEY CLUB A friendly hockey club with a family atmosphere for all ages and levels

Daly on 07825 277371, email: aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com

TRIGGER POINT PILATES with NEW Vibrating Pulse Rollers.

Releasing pain and tension deep in your muscles/joints using trigger balls and vibrating foam rollers.

St. Annes Parish Rooms Mondays 2-3pm and Weds 7.30 -8.30.

Also Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm at Richmond Road Yoga Studio. All Equipment provided. Ring to book.

Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 KIRKHAM CHARTER BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays 7pm - 9 pm at Kirkham Grammar School.The club plays throughout the year and has 3 teams in the Blackpool & District League. Players of all levels are welcome to come down and join us.

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SWIMMING LESSONS Mardi Gras pool, 79 Division Lane FY4 5EA. (Mondays to Saturdays) Groups for mums and babies 5mths + Mums and toddler armband lessons, pre-school, adult- groups or private. Mixed ability schoolage groups, so siblings can swim together. Call Eileen for details 07989908135 LYTHAM ST ANNES RAMBLING CLUB Welcomes new walkers. Three grades of walks on the first and third Sunday of each month. Pub meal after the days walking. Pickup points in St Annes, Ansdell, Lytham Warton, Freckleton, Kirkham and Wesham. For further details call Angela or Allan Clarke on 01772 685073 or visit the website at www.lytham-ramblers.co.uk. For bookings call 804014 (voicemail only) LIGHT EXERCISE CLASS WITH JUST GOOD FRIENDS & AFC Fridays 10am-12noon, St Annes Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes. £1 for refreshments

meet at the office left of the main gates. all welcome. Sat 11th Aug Ribchester. Sat 25th Aug Waltonle-dale. Coach pick up route, Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poulton-le-Fylde. Our walks are not strenuous, we walk about 6 miles. We like to see nature through the seasons. All welcome, for more details ring 316713 LYTHAM LAND REGISTRY RAMBLING CLUB. A great way to make new friends and more members always welcome. We walk every first Sunday of the month with coach pick ups in Blackpool and the Fylde. Three levels of walks to suit all abilities going to Lakes, Yorkshire, Lancashire etc. For more information and to book contact Steve on 01253 729470 or checkout Facebook.

YACTIVEWALKS ACROSS FYLDE All abilities welcome for popular walks followed by hot drinks and and friendly chat. Healthy Walks ASHTON GARDENS BOWLING & accredited and indeed “Free.”

St Annes YMCA pool on the SOCIAL CLUB. promenade every Friday 11am.

After a very successful season in YMCA St Albans Rd every Thursday 2015, winning 3 leagues & a cup 1pm. Our walk leaders are qualified competition. We are looking to and friendly! Each Step Counts recruit new members, even if you have never bowled before, why not to a healthier you! Beautiful views, fresh air and Birdsong along with try crown green bowling & social good company! For details and activities in such a very pleasant place in St Annes. For details Keith information on our other walks please contact Andrew Noble Whittle on 10253 461392 Fylde Community Volunteer on 07738 622 823 or email: WARTON JUNIOR Andrewnoble2011@hotmail.co.uk.

BADMINGTON CLUB twitter @yactivewalks Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Call Dorothy LIDUNIANS BADMINTON CLUB Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – 633402 Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, Lytham. The club supports three FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING teams that play in the Blackpool GROUP Fortnightly walks. Tues 7th Aug at & Dist and Over Wyre leagues but players of all levels are welcome.

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Phil Bailey 01253 713699, e: philcbailey@btinternet.com ZUMBA KIDS The only class currently running in the Preston/Fylde area. Every Monday 5:15-6:15, Kirkham Methodist Church Hall, Nelson St. Ages 4-11. Learn dances, play games & make friends. Keep fit while having fun. Call Tracy 07761198630 for more info.

YOGA WITH EMMA at Wesham Community Centre, every Wednesday 6 - 7.15 pm.

All abilities welcome to come and try this gentle yoga class. Spare mats available. Contact Emma on 07772180992 or emma_ whitlock87@hotmail.com for more details.

KIRKHAM DANCE Every Wednesday evening at lytham methodist hall. Ballroom, latin american, salsa and argentine tango classes from 7pm. Tel 01995 671067 for details.

NEW CLUB Dance Around the World with Kath’s Dance Class. We offer new dance skills, exercise, diversity and fun. Each week we will focus on a different type of dance, including musical theatre, rock and roll, belly dancing, zumba and many more.

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Lessons on Tuesdays from 7-8pm, at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, Ansdell. £4 per session, or £20 for 6 sessions. Kath 07926 445295 FAIRHAVEN LAWN TENNIS CLUB 7 grass courts. Social tennis.

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YOGAPLUS with Julia Silver Wren Richmond House Holistic Rooms, FY8 1PE St Anne’s A special evening of stretching, Strengthening, guided breathing, stillness and movement.

Every Monday 7.30pm - 9pm £7 per class 01253 465318 www.juliasilverwren.wixsite.com/ yoga DANCE AROUND THE WORLD WITH KATHRYN Ladies come and join an exciting dance class to learn new dance skills whilst exercising and having fun. Each week we will focus on a different dance style/technique.

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ZUMBA WITH TRACY Mondays, Kirkham Methodist Church Hall, Nelson St, 6:15 & Wednesdays, Kirkham Community Centre, 5:45. Excuses don’t burn calories, Zumba does, come & give it a go. All welcome.

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POUND FITNESS Wednesday, Kirkham Community Centre, 6:30 - 7:15. Rock your inner rockstar with this full body cardio jam session, using slightly weighted drumsticks, all welcome, no matter of age, fitness level or ability.

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Call Tracy 07761198630 LEARN TO DANCE TOGETHER WITH FRED AND LINDA Private Lessons for couples.

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Contact us for details: 01253 727533 / 07450626404 WOMEN’S HEALTH PILATES CLASS & PREGNANCY PILATES CLASS Saturdays Health Pilates 9am, Pregnancy Pilates Class 10am St Annes The Drive Methodist Church. Emma - 07940414247 FREE GUIDED WALKS As part of the Fylde Sand Dunes Project we run regular free guided walks through the sand dunes, meeting at North Beach Car Park, St Annes (FY8 2TR) at 10am and returning by 12pm.Our knowledgeable guided walk leaders point out interesting flowers and wildlife, talk about how sand dunes form and the conservation work happening to grow the sand dunes here on the Fylde coast! For more information call 07860 954 290, or email kowen@lancswt.org.uk.

GUIDED MEDITATION Every Tuesday we are going to meditate on different areas like Love, Healing, Law of Attraction etc. at Crescent Yoga Studio FY8 1QG between 6-7pm. No previous meditation experience required! £5/ session FYLDE SAND DUNES PROJECT GUIDED WALKS Our guided walks meet at 10am at North Beach Car Park, St Annes and return by 12pm. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guided walk leaders point out the interesting wildlife and plantlife in the dunes, talk about how sand dunes form and the conservation work happening here on the Fylde Coast.

For more info call 07860 954290 or visit our Facebook Page @ StAnnesSandDunes.

MARINE PARK LADIES’ BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB Ladies of all abilities (including beginners) are invited to join the club at Fairhaven Lake.

The club has six teams in local Leagues and also has club competitions and social bowling .

For further details contact Wendy on 01253 739566 LYTHAM BOWLING CLUB Mens, ladies and mixed weekly league and social bowling. Games events, inc. snooker, darts, cards, table tennis and social events throughout the year. (Opp. The Station Tavern) or for further details Contact Geoff Whalley 01253 739735 SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walks are typically ‘A’ – 13 MLS ; 3000’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 11 MLS ; 2500’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 9 MLS ; 1000’ TL. ASC. 01/09 ROWEN. 15/09 DUNMAIL RAISE – GLENRIDDING 29/09 SETTLE. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. Fulwood. www. springfieldfellwalking.com. Email: enquires@springfieldfellwalking. co.uk. Phone 01772 728718

Church VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH St Anne’s Road Sunday Worship 11am & 6:30pm Wed & Fri 7pm Sunday School Knit & Knatter www.victoryministriesuk.com ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH: THE PILGRIMS COFFEE STOP Held every Monday from 10:00 - 12:00 noon. Delicious coffee. tea and biscuits are served in the Parish Rooms in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Come along and join us for a weekly social get-together and chat. Everyone is welcome.

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Scouting helps children and young adults reach their full potential. We help young people to get jobs, save CHURCH BELL RINGING lives and even change the world.If Ringing takes place on Sundays you would like to join the adventure and weekly practice nights at many & get involved as an adult to churches in the Fylde and learners, SERENDIPITY SPIRITUAL CENTRE support Scouting please contact us. churchgoers and non-churchgoers Pensioners Hall.(Next to YMCA) For further information visit www.

St Albans Road.St Annes. Differalike, are always welcome. Please scouts.org.uk/get-involved or tel: ent Medium Every Friday Service ring 739618 for more details 01253 728662 7.30pm Door charge £4.00 incl GIRLGUIDING FYLDE refreshments.Social events evenings Looking for something new and ST MARGARET’S CHURCH arranged. Info: 07716144075 or rewarding for 2018? Why not try St Leonard’s Rd West, St Annes 01253 985859 volunteering with Girlguiding. We FY8 2NT In The Meeting Room LYTHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR have Rainbows (5-7 yrs) Brownies Tuesday coffee / tea mornings Saturday 7th July at 7.30pm (7-10 yrs) Guides 10-14 yrs and 10am - 11.30 with biscuits 50p.

Presented by Lytham Mehodist Senior Section girls (14-25 yrs) Everyone welcome Church. Conductor Graham waiting to welcome you into their Warrington. Admission £6 inc, units. We also have a wide range THE ROUND CHURCH refreshments. Children under 16 of administrative volunteering roles (St Annes, Greenlands, Bispham) free. Raffle available, everyone on offer. We welcome both men Parents & Toddlers group on a welcome. For tickets please ring and women volunteers. For further Tuesday morning at 9:15am till Rita slater on 01253 728060 or information visit www.girlguiding.

11am (in Term Time) we are having 07709 507118 or pay on the door org.uk, email girlguidingfylde@ a break, for the Summer, then its our gmail.com or tel: 07999 898616.

Lunch group, from 12noon, we have LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH To register your interest go to: a main course and a dessert, and TABLE TOP SALES enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk either a cup of Tea or Coffee all for Saturday July 7th, 9am - 12. 30pm the princely sum of £3 per visit; Also Further details or to book a table, at the moment, we have a coffee ring Lindsay 0776 3197615 morning, on the First Friday of the Month,@ 10:30, Dogs welcome; NIGEL OGDEN LIVE ST THOMAS CHURCH, ST And on a Thursday Evening, it is a Friday 24th August 2018, 7.30pm ANNES IN AUGUST Eucharist at 6:30pm. On Sunday it Lytham Methodist Church MONDAYS 1-30-2-30pm Chair Pilates is The Family Eucharist at 9:30am, proudly presents Nigel Ogden the £5.

WEDNESDAYS 6-7pm Fitness unless we have a Joint Service, with internationally acclamed artist in Pilates £5.

Thurs 2nd Stepping St. Paul’s Worship centre, (please concert at Park Street. Entrance £10 Stones Bereavement Group 11am see Information sheets for details).

-12 noon. Tues 7th, 21st 10-30am includes refreshments at interval Coffee Shop £1-50 for Coffee, cake raffle. Proceeds for church organ LYTHAM ST CUTHBERT’S and chat CHURCH FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK WEDS 9 am Morning Prayer, 9.45 MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND am Mums and Toddlers, 7pm Bell Sunday 5th Aug: Love Cats, Ringers (in the bell tower). 2ND THURS Bandit, Freeroll 1:00 to 4:30 in the month 2.30 pm Mothers Sunday 12th Touch The Pearl WEETON WEENIES Union, 10 am Stepping Stones, & special guests 1:00 to 4:30.

Bereavement Group. FRI 11am Holy We are a school of 43 children and Sunday 19th Brother Rabbit, Jon run a Playgroup called Weeton Communion, 7pm Youth Club (10Brindley & poet Melvyn Ankers.1 Weenies on a Wednesday 10.3016 yrs). 2ND FRI of the month 5pm 00 to 4 30. Sunday 26th Soul in 11.30am. Term Time only Family Service. SUN 8.30 am Holy the Park with DJ’s. 1:00 to 4:30.

It isn’t a commercial venture, just Communion (BCP), 10am Family plus Classic Car Show in the Italian Eucharist, 6pm Evening Prayer with a come and chat and play with Gardens 10:00 to 4:00. Monday pre-school children at Weeton St hymns, 10 am Sunday Club (0-10 27th Bad Moon, Electric Boogie Michael’s Primary School Weeton. yrs). For more information or to Club, Jeannie & the Tonics. 1:00 PR4 3wd. Tel 01253 836280. hire the hall Tel: 01253 736488 to 4:30.

SPIRITUAL TEACHING AND SCOUT ASSOCIATION MEDITATION Every Tuesday @ 2pm. Everyone welcome. World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Tel: 01253 343701

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

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SUMMER PHOTO EXHIBITION 4th - 18th August.

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