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NOVEMBER 2011 Editors Letter Welcome to our NOVEMBER edition of LINK-Magazine.

Hope you had a great Halloween and attended an organised display on Bonfire Night especially if you supported your local event. November now brings us just over a month away from Christmas already how time passes.

LINK-Magazine is continuing to grow in FY4 and its nice to speak to more local businesses recently, as in other areas of FY we are the leading FREE community magazine and as more local connections are made the better and more useful we become, so if you have something to add we want to hear.

We are committed to offering you a great local free magazine with a good balance of content and advertising. For any local business that wants to advertise we will beat any like for like quote, we are already cost effective and nobody can do it better for cheaper.

We are working on our December and January editions now so don’t forget to send us your details for Christmas and New Year events, to let people know what going on in advance. LINK will get the message out where other media can’t.

Congratulations LINK-Spotter Sandra Clark who won our ‘Where am I?’ Competition. £50 is on its way to you.

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Contents November 2011 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

BLISS Salon Beauty Offers 2 £30 MOT & Servicing Offer 5 No More Mowing Lawns 6 2 Years Free Servicing 10 LINK-Cash Ads 12 Non Surgical Cosmetic Treatment 15 1st Class Service 16 St Annes College Open Day 17 Where Am I? 20 Wyre Seagulls Ice Hockey Team 21 Crossword & Puzzle Page 23 What’s On in FY4 25 Bonfire Kids Page 26 Useful Telephone Numbers 27 Blackpool Music Academy 28 Beating Heart of Blackpool 30 Classified Trades 31/32

Copy Deadline 22nd November 2011 Publisher: MSG Media Ltd Editor: Martin Gardner Sales & Marketing: Martin Gardner, Edward Ludlam Artwork: In House Photography: In House Cover: www.visitcleveleys.co.uk EDITORIAL: 01253 777545 ADVERTISING: 01253 777545 EMAIL: info@link-magazine.co.uk WEB: www.link-magazine.co.uk Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. LINK-Magazine does not official endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the publisher.

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Non Surgical Cosmetic Treatments Non Surgical treatment has become increasingly popular for both women and men over the past decade. Indeed a troll through the internet can leave you confused and baffled as to which clinic to choose and what treatments to choose help improve your appearance. I have chosen the two commonest non surgical treatments offered by most clinics, that is, Botox and Dermal fillers.

Botox (anti-wrinkle injection) is mainly used to treat the upper face and improve expression lines on the forehead, brow and around the eyes. It works by relaxing the muscle in these areas, hence soften the lines formed over the years. With regular treatment lines can actually disappear. Indeed there are a number of different brands of anti-wrinkle injections but they all essentially work in the same way.

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used to treat the lower part of the face especially lines around the nose, mouth, upper lip and chin areas. Dermal fillers are also used to give volume and shape to both upper and lower lips. There are also a huge range of branded fillers but the most well know is Restylane. Fillers are injected along the facial lines to help lift and smoothen their appearance. Essentially they replace the hyaluronic acid in the skin lost with age. Results can be very user dependent so make sure you choose a fully qualified practitioner.

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St Annes College Grammar School St Annes College Grammar School, educating boys and girls from 2 – 18 years, can be described as “The Fylde’s Hidden Gem”.

Situated on Clifton Drive South, St Annes, the School offers a safe and caring environment.

You can sense the happy atmosphere, with everyone aiming to help each and every pupil achieve his or her full potential in a school where learning is first and foremost an enjoyable experience.

Very small classes, with skilled teaching and much individual attention, ensure that the pupils make good progress within a school that stresses courtesy and good manners.

Standards are high and fees are reasonable. The School has a policy of “Open Day, Every Day” and potential parents and pupils are invited to see the school in action at times convenient to themselves.

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WIN £50.00 WHERE AM I? COMPETITION

Where am I? Expanded to all areas including greater PRIZE! Can you guess where I am this month LINK-Spotters?

Congratulations!

Sandra Clarke, £50 on its way to you well done.

Last Month Answers Coral Island, Blackpool River Wyre Pub Fleetwood Market

We had lots of entries last month, over 200+ See if you can spot where we are this month, answer below or enter online at www.link-magazine.co.uk If you have any local images email them through to us info@link-magazine.co.uk

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LINK-Magazine Proud to Sponsor The Wyre Seagulls Ice Hockey Team Shaun Hartley representing LINK-Magazine pictured far left with the team

The Seagulls were formed in 1951 and played in the Midland Intermediate League from 1951 to 1955. In the 1955-56 seasons they lost just one match all year. In the 1960’s with no official leagues in the UK ‘non-league’ ice hockey continued with mini-tournaments competed for at the ice rinks of Blackpool.

In 1982 they joined the newly formed British Hockey League (BHL) which has replaced the three top flight regional leagues in the United Kingdom, to form one top flight league. In 1982-83 they finished second.

Now twenty years after the disband, Simon Pearce (Head Coach) alongside old Seagull Gary Shearman, the Seagulls have been reborn with a new team in the brand new Sub Zero Arena in Cleveleys.

The Seagulls then joined the newly created second tier of the BHL, The British Hockey League Division One. In their first season in the First Division, 1983-84 they finished in sixth place out of eleven teams. The following season was more successful as the Seagulls finished in third place.

Martin Gardner the proprietor of MSG Media Ltd which runs LINK-Magazine said “It’s great that a successful local product like LINK-Magazine that supports local business with a cost effective advertising media and allows free publication of local events and charities is now also putting back into the local community by supporting grass roots sports”.

The 1986-87 seasons saw the Seagulls finish in the lower half of the Division One table, the 11th out of sixteen teams.

LINK-Magazine was asked by Adam Bradley who works at Wyre Building Supplies about sponsorship and as we already sponsor two local football teams Fleetwood Gym and Bispham Junior Football Federation, we thought why not sponsor on ice!

“We hope our success will rub off on the Wyre Seagulls and wish them great success for the coming year as we know what it’s like to have a great team In 1993, Ice Hockey came to an end in Blackpool after 42 years, because the rink at the Pleasure Beach together”. We are a true local business run by local people, helping the local economy and the local was considered too small to host competitive ice community at all levels” hockey. For a short while the Seagulls name was retained as the club and some of its players moved to SEAGULLS ICE HOCKEY IS BACK ON THE COAST!! the Blackburn Arena. But within a couple of years the Seagulls name was dropped completely.

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Riviera Blinds Riviera Blinds is a family-owned business that has been serving the North-West with their quality window furnishing needs since 1982. Our blinds are manufactured using the highest quality components and fabrics with every one of our blinds being custom-made exactly to your requirements Our aim is to supply and install the best quality custom made window coverings available.

We do not believe it is possible to purchase the perfect window treatment online and prefer to offer a more personal service.

Riviera Blinds offer a home or office consultation to clients who are unable to visit our showroom.

If your requirements are, a basic roller blind or an electrically operated remote controlled installation, any kind of interior window blind or plantation shutter, Riviera Blinds can supply and install it.

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Forest Gate Baptist Church (near Stanley Park) Services every Sunday at 10.45am and 6.30pm.

For full details of other activities, please see our website www.fgbcblackpool.co.uk’ Lung Cancer Support Group This meeting is for anyone affected by Lung Cancer. They meet of the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm, Whitegate Resource Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL. This group has nursing input. For further details contact Donna Sheridan on Telephone: 01772 647040 0r Mobile: 07508 375679 or e mail donna.sheridan@ lsccn.nhs.uk Stitch & Chat Club - Every Monday. Classes for over 60’s with tuition in card making, general crafts, crochet, knitting & cross stitch. Further info contact Brenda Kovacs 01253 405138. Venue: Dunsop Court, off Waterloo Road, South Shore.

Blackpool Illuminations September 2nd - November 6th Have you seen them? The sort of spectacle that everyone should see at least once, Blackpool Illuminations enthral millions of visitors every year.

The greatest free light show on earth has been a major part of Blackpool’s attraction since 1879 when they were described as ‘Artificial Sunshine’.

UNISON retired members meet at Blackpool Town Hall the first Saturday of each month at 11am. Next meeting will be the AGM on the 3rd December. All welcome. Contact Nita on 07943986030 Blackpool Victoria Hospital Walking Club 13th November: Hurst Green, 11th December: A chance to Shop at and tour the Walls of Chester from only £8.00.

Lytham St Annes Music Circle Friday 11 November 2011 7.30pm King Edward VII and Queen Mary School, Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes. Guitar & flute duo - David Massey & Emily Andrews. Works by Schubert, Ibert, Takemitsu, Villa-Lobos & others. Advance notice of next concert Friday 9 December: Powell Piano Trio playing trios by Haydn, Beethoven and Dvorak. Enquiries 725155.

North Fylde Music Circle Friday 4th November 7.30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College’s Concert Hall, Blackpool Old Road, Highfurlong. Pianist Chiao-Ying Chang – Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt and Schubert. Non-members welcome. Enquiries 349650.

Fylde Naturalist meetings held at “Church Alive Halls” Raikes Parade, Blackpool at 7.15 Wed 9th Nov ”seagulls to eagles”. Wed 23rd Nov “19th century - the heyday of natural history”. Walks Sat 12th Glasson Docks. Sat 23rd Nov Churchtown Circular. For coach pick up points ring 316713.

Pre Bond Ramblers Walks Sun 13th Nov Hebdon Bridge. Sun 11th Dec - Ambleside. for coach pick up details please ring 711898 or 891296.

Friends of Stanley Park Christmas Fair - Sun 4th Dec 10am - 3pm Come & see Father Christmas, Kiddies Bran Tub, Books, Craft, Bric-a-brac, Card stalls, Tombola,Grand Raffle, Music & Carols with sixth form college students. Held at the visitors centre by the art deco cafe.

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ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS BLACKPOOL: meet at Independent Living Centre, 259 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool, FY3 9JL. 1pm - 3pm on the 3rd Monday of the month. Next meetings, Nov 21st, Dec 19th. FYLDE: meet at The United Reform Church, Bannister St. Lytham, FY8 5HP. 10am - 12. Second Wednesday in the month.

Next meetings Nov 9th, Dec 14th. For further information please contact Alison or Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 - 312893

P.A.C.T Meeting The next P.A.C.T. Meetings are on Tuesday 1st November and 6th December at 4-00pm, Venue: ‘RETRO’ on St. Leonard’s Road Marton, Blackpool. (Next door to the Launderette). If you are unable to attend, the meeting there is a secondary P.A.C.T. Meeting/ Councillors Surgery held, every second Thursday of the Month, 10th November, and 8th December at 6.00-6.30pm. At The United Reformed Church Hall, Preston Old Road, Marton, Blackpool (entrance, rear building on Kingsley Avenue) www.fyldeneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk/marton Table Top Sale, the Round Church St Anne Greenlands Salmesbury Ave, Bispham. 3rd December 2011. 10am - 3pm. Refreshments available. To reserve a stall contact ENA on 592198 or just come along and shop.

St Bernadette’s Players amateur dramatic group meets every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road,

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Al-Anon Family Groups - 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous - 0845 769 7555 Blackpool Family Information Service 0800 092 2332

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Blackpool Council - 01253 477477 www.blackpool.gov.uk Fylde Borough Council - 01253 658658 www.fylde.gov.uk Wyre Borough Council - 01253 891000 Out of Hours - 01253 895116 www.wyrebc.gov.uk Regenda Housing - 0844 736 0066 Environment Agency - 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

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AGE UK Shops 52 Highfield Rd SS Blackpool - 407726 48 Whitegate Drive Blackpool - 397706 155 Red Bank Rd Bispham Blackpool Christians Against Poverty 01253 875958 Help the Aged - 0808 800 6565

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Consumer Advice - 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Fair Trading & Consumer Help Line 01253 478395 Tax Credit Help Line - 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing - 0844 800 6772 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 R.S.P.C.A - 01253 873616 P.D.S.A - 01253 838585

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Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans 01253 622218 Child Death Help Line - 0800 282 986 Child Line - 0800 1111 Connect Young People Centre - 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line - 0844 477 9400 Drugs Talk to Frank - 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 www.blackpool4me.com/hopeforanorexia Help Direct - 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line - 0500 639 000 Missing People - 0500 700 700 (24hr) National Debt Line - 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence - 0808 2000 247 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection - 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus - 0808 800 2222 Smoking Cessation - 0845 601 2186 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (under 19) Fylde - 07917 587133 Wyre - 07795 605336 Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699

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Music school goes from strength to strength BLACKPOOL MUSIC ACADEMY MUSIC FOR ALL For many years, the Adult Education Centre at Carr Head Lane in leafy Poulton-LeFylde, a small market town just outside Blackpool was host to musical keyboard tuition. In the authority’s wisdom, they decided that all courses should include examinations and many students in a variety of subjects felt that the pressure was put on what had been previously a “leisure” subject. When the keyboard classes eventually closed in 2004 John Shaw and his 40 fellow students plus their tutor Jim Lomas were determined that they should not be deprived of their hobby and that their learning activities should continue and John shaw formed a committee to discuss the possibilities of forming their own music school.

The original committee was set up and soon managed to secure funding from the Lottery “Awards For All” and various other sources both local and further afield. A home was found at the Springfield Methodist Church in Bispham (North shore), Blackpool. Several spacious rooms adjoining the church meant that large classes could be accommodated and the first keyboard classes started in January 2006.

The classes commenced with 22 students and two keyboard tutors – Stephen Austin (a name familiar in the organ world as a performer and first class teacher) and Jim Lomas, a professional musician and teacher of many years experience.

And now in 2011, Blackpool Music Academy has grown from strength to strength and funding from the Liverpool Foundation as enabled BMA to widen its facilities to include not only group tuition for keyboard, guitar and Music Theory but also 1-2-1 tuition for piano, organ, percussion, vocal training, and other instruments whether at the Springfield Church location or in the pupils’ own home during most days of the week.

A team of qualified and experienced teachers are available for beginners, intermediate and advanced students whether children or adults.

Blackpool Music Academy became a community interest company in February 2007 then in September 2007 BMA was linked to the charity “Blackpool Music School”.

Recently, examinations have been introduced, but this time the students can choose to study for these or not. For guitar and percussion the “Rock School” syllabus is used and for keyboard, piano and organ students, either the ABRSM or ICMA syllabus is favoured. The range and style of music covered around the various classes is amazing – from Bach to Beatles, from George Gershwin to Lady Ga-Ga!!

examinations taken and is very proud of this. The academy is the only music school to cover all ages from 08 to 80 plus under one roof.

Since January 2010 it has started to do outreach work with the mind organization in Blackpool and recently has moved into helping care homes with activities learning the keyboard music. It has also secured the use of the Centre for independent living on Mondays and shortly Thursdays helping the deprived and disabled in music therapy vocal guitar keyboard.

The Academy this year 2011 is about to invest in its own music centre with a three hundred thousand pounds investment it has secured a mortgage through The social Enterprise Lone Fund for the building, CSL furniture has donated a car park for a 2 year period for 30 cars. This is been placed in the south shore area at the end of Waterloo road of Blackpool. Accommodating facilities such as using the building for all types of music tuition, a charity music shop, coffee shop and a full recording sound proof studio, also having other uses as a community centre etc The academy is into its 5 year period and has 100 students 7 tutors all with special quality’s in teaching. Students are always assured of a warm welcome.

All enquires to John Shaw 01253 807978 Website www.blackpoolmusicacademy.com Email info@blackpoolmusicacademy.com

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Blackpool News

The beating heart of Blackpool One of the country’s most iconic buildings is feeling the love. A 9metre wide LED heart has been installed on Blackpool Tower and is now shining on the Promenade.

used by visitBlackpool but it’s also to identify that we’ve built Festival House, a venue on the Promenade for weddings and civil partnerships.

“The heart will shine all year round and will be programmed to mark special events.

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to install the heart in time for all the half term visitors. We’ve got visitors that return every year so every year we need to give them something new and exciting to enjoy.”

The heart can operate as either a standalone feature or can be controlled from Festival House so it can be linked to specific ceremonial activities if required by arrangement.

Facing West and mounted on the Tower at between 128ft and 165 ft the Heart overlooks the headland centrepiece the newly unveiled “Comedy Carpet”.

Head of Merlin entertainments Blackpool Iain Hawkins said: “This signifies that The Blackpool Tower really is the beating heart of the town and the way everything is coming together now all of Merlin’s 8 attractions are open and the promenade is almost finished.

The heart structure is covered in 900 programmable LEDs, the same as those currently being used at the top of the Tower.

They can be controlled to create 16 million colours. The heart can change colour, rotate, fade and shimmer. From a simple red beating heart to a green St Patrick’s Day special, many options are available.

Cllr Graham Cain, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Culture, said: “The new lighting that we’ve installed at the top of the Tower this year has been really popular and this will enhance it even further.

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“One of the things we talk about at Merlin is sparkle. We have opened lots of new attractions in the town and one of the things we want to provide is added sparkle.

“The new high tech lighting means we can turn the top of the Tower and now the heart into any colour and make it a real beacon for Blackpool.

“The Blackpool Tower is so iconic and the first thing everyone spots on the way into Blackpool so having an illuminated heart for all to see couldn’t be more fitting.”

The Blackpool Illuminations shine until Sunday 6 November.

“The idea behind the heart is part connected to the “I heart BPL branding”

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