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A big THANK YOU from the Fleetwood Friends of Trinity Hospice.

Fleetwood. There will be a cooking demonstration and a chance to buy kitchen and cooking equipment. It should be a fun evening so please come along and bring your friends.

If you would like more information about the group or We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who would like to purchase tickets for the Pampered Chef has helped us raise funds for Trinity Hospice. We have evening please ring Joanne on 01253 874870 or Caroline on 826973. some very loyal supporters without whom we could not continue our fundraising.

Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services provides On 8th of April we presented Trinity Hospice fundrais- specialist palliative care for adults and children who ing manager, Lisa Martin with a cheque for £4500. The have life limiting illnesses in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. money was raised over the last 12 months at our numerous events. Our group’s youngest member, Becky McVeigh presented the cheque on behalf of the group.

We started this year’s fundraising with our spring fair which took place on Friday 8th April. We raised £530 on the evening. It was a great start to our year.

Thank you to everyone who supported the event.

Our next fundraising event is on Friday 27thrd May at United Reformed Church hall. It is a Pampered Chef evening. Tickets cost £1.50 which includes refreshments. The event will start at 7.30pm at the United Reformed church hall on Dronsfield Road,

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groups 1st Fleetwood are a self funding group and without the generosity of local business the event would not have been able to 1st Fleetwood scout group are celebrating there 103rd take place. birthday this year and to mark the event were holding an great auction for the local residents of Fleetwood We would also like to say a special thank you to Hesyoung and old on the Saturday the 4th of June we keth press for supplying our leaflets and posters all have some great gifts up for grabs from the following free of charge local businesses

Fleetwood Scouts Celebrate 103rd Birthday

scout hut St.Johns Avenue, Fleetwood. 2pm Saturday vision technician window cleaners, king of the bouncy the 4th of June, they can contact Louise for more info castles, studio nails, Agnew driving school, farmer on 01253 873920 Parrs, G Walsh & Sons, pet portraits, sam`s pet parlour, The flower shop, s&p separates, the wyre light pub, northern rags, The scottch bakery, the mount hotel, The Thomas Drummond, the phoenix clinic, red rose jewellers, kimmy taylor hair, david taylor hair, the great wall restaurant, the hair lounge, Blackpool zoo, the venue, thingymajigs, five star services and many many more There's something for everyone !! All welcome come along for a fun filled afternoon !!

After recent flooding of the scout hut we need to replace the floor so moneys raised will go towards that and activities for the children. Like all scout

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE COASTGUARD TOWER The Fleetwood horizon is about to change. For over 60 years, the old Coast Guard tower has sat overlooking the south west corner of Morecambe Bay, standing tall over Fleetwood Golf Course and the sand dunes. But in a few weeks time, as part of the exciting Sea Change project, the old tower will disappear and a new, iconic, ‘leaning’ tower will replace it.

The tower will have seen many changes, including the demise of Fleetwood’s fishing fleet, the construction of the wind farm and the sad, final ‘Stena’ journey, out of Fleetwood, on Christmas Eve, last year.

For further details, visit www.ncirossallpointfleetwood.co.uk or ring the tower on – 01253 681378

What hasn’t changed is the magnificent views across to the South Lakes and Yorkshire Dales, the sand banks appearing and then disappearing, with every tide.

On Friday, 27th May, until Spring Bank Holiday Monday, 30th May, between 12 and 4pm, the N.C.I. will The tower is currently occupied by hold an ‘Open Weekend’, for all to the National Coastwatch Institution, make a final visit to the old tower a charity filling the gap, left by Gov- and say a fond farewell, to yet anernment cuts to the HM Coast other piece of Fleetwood’s history.

Guard, in the ‘90’s. Being the ‘eyes But be aware, the facilities are along our coast’, they keep watch sparse and the ladder steep ! Well ! over the many boats that visit the It is over 60 years old and was not Bay as well as locals and visitors to built with comfort in mind ! the ever shifting sand banks.

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Young People’s Pride of Fleetwood Parade & Youth Tattoo On Sunday 8th May, there will be a FREE family fun day starting at the Memorial Park at 12 noon with attractions provided by the RAF and Army, including a flight simulator and paintballing. This is to be followed by an RAF v Army football match at Fleetwood Town’s new multi-million pound stadium at 2 pm.

At half time all local children and young people groups in Fleetwood are invited to show their pride in the town in its 175th year by joining a parade around the Football pitch to be led by the Mayor and Mayoress. They are asked to make a banner for their group, come along with their families and at half time to line up behind their group banner and join the parade. It’s hoped that all schools, nurseries, playgroups, church groups, clubs, uniformed organisations, sports clubs etc., indeed any organised group of children and young people, will join the parade. They will need a responsible adult from their group to coordinate the making of the banner and to organise their participants during the parade.

The match will be followed by a Tattoo at the football ground and the whole event will end at 6pm.Youth Tattoo now be held on the Sunday the 8th May. Terry Lambe Community Development Manger for Fleetwood FC said,“It will be a part of a fantastic full day of events organised by the RAF and Army Benevolent Fund, supported by Fleetwood Football Club. Further information will be published shortly by the Club” If your organisation would like to participate in the parade please contact me either by phone 01253 777819 or email margaretlund@yahoo.com Please come along to be part of the event and to show your support for Fleetwood and your pride in our young people.

Margaret Lund, Chair of Fleetwood 175 Coordinating Committee

At the end, the youngsters will return to their families for the second half of the match.

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Fleetwood Museum News The new 175 Exhibitions at Fleetwood Museum were officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Wyre on Friday 8th April. Over 100 volunteers , Museum Friends and guests were present.

Late additions to displays included a World title belt kindly loaned by Jane Couch and a new feature Fleetwood Heroes - a picture gallery of nominated Fleetwood personalities.

A splendid colour film, Fleetwood in Coronation Year 1953 is also being shown in the new Story of Fleetwood Exhibition. The film which includes a performance of Bilton's Marionettes has been supplied by the North West Film Archive- the cost of the licence having been met by the Friends of the Museum. The museum is currently opening from Tuesday to Saturday - 11am to 4pm. each day.

Dick Gillingham (Trustee and Friends Chairman)

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THE MOUNT RACING CLUB NEWS UPDATE With the Turf Flat season well under way we are pleased to report that both our horses are in rude health and have wintered well. Trainer Ben Haslam is pleased with their progress and has them both back cantering, the plan is now to step up their training ahead of looking for entries for them. We have lined up a couple of races for our 3year old filly Vienna Woods we have a race on Wednesday 13th April at Catterick and then another one in mind at Hamilton on Friday 13th May, exciting times lie ahead.

We have shares available in both horses and a range of deals that will suit all budgets so now is the ideal time to get involved and enjoy the thrill of being a Racehorse owner. For more info you can contact either Geoff Holden 07852 153969 or Andy Eaton 07940 202312 or visit our website www.themountracingclub.co.uk.

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Wyre's Visit Centres open for business Visit Fleetwood and Visit Cleveleys are once again open for the season.

The centres are the first port of call for discovering what's on in Wyre and how to get the most out of your visit to the area.

As well as details of forthcoming events, each can provide local transport information, including purchasing holiday and local travel cards and National Express tickets.

You can collect holiday brochures covering most of the UK and book your holiday accommodation.

Discounted tickets are available for attractions including Blackpool Tower ballroom and circus, Sealife Centre, Madame Tussauds and Camelot Theme Park

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You can also purchase theatre tickets for Marine Hall, Thornton Little Theatre, Blackpool Grand Theatre and Hot Ice Show at the Pleasure Beach, as well as tickets for Holker Hall festival and Southport Flower Show, souvenirs, books and maps.

Visit Fleetwood, on the Esplanade, is open 7 days a week from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Visit Cleveleys, in Victoria Square, is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.30am to 4.30pm

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Heritage Award Winning Festival Fleetwood’s 175th Anniversary Music Day In the summer of 1836 Peter Hesketh Fleetwood, a notable landowner in the North Fylde area of Lancashire, embarked on his great dream of building a port at the mouth of the River Wyre.

Names after it’s founder, Fleetwood became a fishing port but on the sand dunes by the sea, docks and warehouses soon handling goods from all over the United Kingdom and the West Indies. In its heyday Fleetwood became a major West coast port handling thousands of tons of exports from Lancashire and the North West. Those days are not forgotten and in 2011 the people of Fleetwood are celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the town in many different ways.

The North Euston Hotel—Victoria Bar 12.30pm—5pm artist booked so far include, Shifting Sands Band, Trim Rig and a Doxy, Derek Gifford, Scold Bridle, Penny Black. 8-10pm artist booked so far Penny Black , Hard Times.

Sunday 29th May 2011 The North Euston Hotel 12.30pm—4.30pm artist booked so far Bernie Brewin, Steph & Joe Troubadour.

This programme promises great maritime songs and music.

To get your Maritime Music Concert Tickets online at www.marinehall.co.uk. Tickets form box office 01253 887693 or The Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood , FY7 6HF.

Further information on the Maritime Music events of the Fylde Folk Festival contact 01253 872317.

Fax 01253 878382. email alanbell@fylde-folk-fest.demon.co.uk www.fylde-folk-festival.com or write Alan Bell, 55 the The Maritime Music Concert—The Marine Hall 7.45pm— Strand, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8NP 10.30pm. Tickets £8. Concessions £7. Under 16 half price.

Saturday 28th May 2011—will be a Maritime Music Day with various fund raising events being organised by the Fylde Folk Festival and staged in different venues throughout the town.

The Fleetwood 175th Anniversary and Celebration Concert allied in raising funds for the 2011 Fylde Folk Festival. Featuring Fleetwood's internationally know singer and songwriter Alan Bell, the veteran radio and TV performer whose songs have topped the Irish & Japanese hit parades. Alan is supported by band members Eddie and Andrew Green and Sue Jennings. Hughie Jones is an ex member of the famous Spinners Folk Group. He is world renowned song writer and entertainer with a vast knowledge of the songs of the sea. Scolds Bridle are two local performers whose voices blend perfectly in harmony.

After appearing locally for many years, their fame has spread and Scolds Bridle are in demand at festivals throughout the country. Derek Gifford is a fine singer and professional entertainer specialising in sea songs.

Derek communicates with audiences and ensures they enjoy the music and songs. Trim Rig and a Doxy are a man and wife duo who have been entertaining at both at festivals of the sea for many years both in the UK & abroad. They are making a debut appearance on the Fylde Coast.

Fleetwood Museum—A short History of Sea Shanties with Derek Gifford 12.30pm—1.45pm “We are the Women” A musical tribute to the wives of Fleetwood fisherman. With Scolds Bridle 2-3pm The Mount Hotel—Enjoy the music of The Festival Ceildh Band 12.30pm-2.30pm.

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Midsummer Night's Walk 2011 (Wreck Trek) Saturday June 18th , 18-45 hrs This four mile guided walk across the Fleetwood sands at low water, replaces the Wreck Trek.

The walk is on fairly flat sand but there is a little wading through gullies - so old trainers are ideal. Bare feet are not recommended.

The walk is organised and escorted by the Fleetwood Lifeboat crew with the help of Her Majesty's Coastguard and Nautical College.

We will be assembling on the beach behind the Marine Hall in Fleetwood from 18-15 hrs. Check-in will open at 18-30. The walk will start following a short safety briefing at 18-45.

The walk is free but may we please suggest that it is in aid of the Lifeboat - so any donations / purchases from the Lifeboat Shop stall will be gratefully received.

Children supervised by adults and dogs on leads are welcome. We expect to be back by before 21-00 hrs.

Check-in can be speeded up by filling in and printing the registration form below and handing it in to the marshals on the day.

It is very important that all walkers CHECK IN beforehand and then SIGN OUT afterwards with the marshals.

Speed up your registration by filling in this Walk Registration form here and then print it out and bring it with you to registration.

Available http://fleetwood-lifeboat.org/ There will be an after walk party later at the North Euston Hotel from 21-00 hrs with live music and food.

If you have somewhere to put up our event poster for the walk, please request one http://fleetwood-lifeboat.org here thank you.

Pulling for the RNLI Sunday June 5th 2011 We need teams of 6 to 8 persons to pull our Inshore Lifeboat from Fleetwood Station to Blackpool Station along the promenade, each team doing approx 1 mile.

We need each team to raise at least ÂŁ200 between them, in sponsorship money for their mile.

It will be a fun day out with media coverage and ending up at Blackpool Lifeboat Station (promenade works permitting) This year we are also hoping to hold a sponsored walk in conjunction with the lifeboat pull, where individuals willing to help our cause can walk from Fleetwood to Blackpool behind the lifeboat and raise their own sponsor money.

There will be a presentation evening do for all participants, on a day to be decided upon, following the event.

Any companies / groups / organisations / persons, interested in participating and helping us raise much needed funds contact Paul Ashworth anything@fleetwood-lifeboat.org

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WHATS ON FLEETWOOD CHURCHES

Fleetwood Gym FC Thank you for all that came along to our Sporting Dinner on Saturday 26th March at the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood.

Guest Speaker on the night was Ex Liverpool European Cup Winner Alan Kennedy, he entertained the crowd of over 100 with his tales of European cup and League victories. He went down well with the crowd signing autographs and past memorabilia. We were also entertained on the night by local comedian Tony Jo and ex TV comedian Bobby Knutt. The night help raise money toward running the clubs 10 teams which range from under 5’s to Under 14’s.

The season soon comes to end for all the teams with all team finishing fixtures by the end of April.

Our Under 9’s are still in contention for promotion, they currently sit

second in the league with two games to go. They are also in the Coulton Cup Semi Final to be played on 9th April at Thornton FC vs AFC Blackpool. If they get through a big Final to be held at Fleetwood Town FC on 7TH May awaits.

Our Under 10’s have one game left and there end of season tour to look forward to after working all year to raise money to pay to take all 17 players away, some for the first time. We would like to thank everybody who has helped raise money for the team by either attending an event or donating a prize or money to the tour.

Quilligans at Bloomfield Road!!! Well Done Sean Slater and Paul Gregory.

Our junior teams continue to grow.

We now run a Saturday morning club open to children aged 4 to 10 on King Georges. Just bring them down or contact Barry Whittaker on 07775928332 or see www.fleetwoodgym.co.uk

The under 11’s to 14’s still have a few games to get through and mid week fixtures await them.

A Big well done goes to our senior team who currently sit top of the league and won their semi final of the Gledhill Cup vs Wrea Green 3 -2 to make it to the Final Vs

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