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Cycle to Cleveleys!

Fabulously flat, Cleveleys is a fabulous place to get on your bike and now you can hire them too!

The pedal bike is an accepted form of transport on the Fylde coast, no one gives you a second glance and all ages ride bikes from the very young to the very old. you can pick a bike up at one point and drop it off at another.

You'll not find much more than a gentle slope along the Fylde Coast There are two points technically in which makes it ideal, so if you are Blackpool but handy for Cleveleys, coming on holiday to Cleveleys both on Princes Way which is the and you have a bike you really promenade road at the southern should bring it with you! end of Cleveleys as you approach coming from Blackpool.

If you haven't got a bike, or a rack, don't worry, because you can now Hire bikes at Anchorsholme tram hire a bike and enjoy the scenery at crossing Cleveleys, Blackpool your leisure.

The first one you come to is at the Blackpool Council have recently junction of Queens Promenade and had grants to improve cycling facili- Princes Way (above), where it forks ties through the town and cycle left along the coast, next to the hire is one of the things that is toilets at the tram crossing.Hire included in the initiative. You'll see bikes at Cleveleys on the road to hire racks all over Blackpool, and Lidl.

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The second one (above) is just on the edge of Cleveleys, again on the promenade, on the road which leads to Lidl.

There are instructions at each point, telling you how to hire the bikes, we cheated and photographed them, have a look, here! In a nutshell: Day ticket: £10 all day or £6 for 3 hours Security deposit required to set up your account Membership: £1 an hour to use whenever you like. Ring 01253 320094 to set yourself up, and do the rest at the hire station.

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The In Bloom teams are preparing for summer at Cleveleys, with the beds in the town centre being planted up, the beds on the promenade are coming into flower, and After a fantastic Easter, May has the duck pond looks as pretty as been a challenging month with very ever. Schools and businesses are strong winds which the kite surfers gearing up to make the town look always enjoy on our coast. It’s also blooming lovely! washed some interesting things up onto the beach in the strandline – with man made and natural finds aplenty particularly on the shingle If you are involved in a community of Rossall Beach. group or with a school you can send your news to appear on the Rossall Beach Residents & ComVisit Cleveleys website, which is a munity Group have a full calendar one-stop-shop for all the grassroots of events planned for this year, with stuff that you want to know. Just a recent trip to Fleetwood RNLI, the email monthly beach clean and table top sales to raise funds – the first one jane@visitCleveleys.co.uk is on 12 June on the promenade, weather permitting! Performers are back on the Plaza at weekends and the Cleveleys Churches also hold their first open air service on 12 June.

Postcard from Cleveleys

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Cleveleys Beach Award

Cleveleys seas secure a 'pass' for water quality, In tests just published Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Bispham scored a pass for water quality meeting minimum European standards - the only beaches on the Fylde Coast to gain this standard.

Jubilee Beach at Cleveleys has earned a Quality Coast Award, an annual award from Keep Britain Tidy for sands which are maintained to the highest standard.

Along with Marine Beach at Fleetwood, the Wyre Coastline has achieved these accolades after continued efforts by both Wyre Council and the community to clean up the beaches.

It's an even sweeter award to win, when these were the only two beaches on the Fylde Coast to win the award. Blackpool Council understandably decided not to enter South Beach which won an award last year because of all the construction work currently going on there.

Meanwhile, the Environment Agency have also been out putting the Fylde coastline through its paces and testing the water.The

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results of which will be plotted on the internet for the public to follow.

You can see the results at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ bathingwaters

Cleveleys clean sandy beaches Observation: When you see the The water tests are also a vital part flotsam and jetsam that is washed of the criteria for prestigious Blue up onto the shingle beach at ClevFlag status which none of the Fylde eleys it doesn't seem surprising beaches currently have, and indeed that improving water quality is an there are very few issued in the ongoing battle. The overwhelming whole of the North West. majority of beach rubbish comes Water samples are taken with strict from the sea, with a regular repreguidelines about timings, and with sentation of foreign containers sterilised bottles. The testers look among it. So if the tides are carryfor visual markers while they take ing rubbish from afar, it makes the tests, like dead marine life. They sense that this shore must be reare taken around 20 times during ceiving the product of other peothe season until September and ples pollution, and along with that a that can also help to determine the much bigger problem to tackle. source of any pollution which may be present.

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THORNTON LADIES CLUB JUNE 2011 May 18th was in the great outdoors with our annual walk this year on Cleveleys’ promenade complete with quiz and followed by a meal at the Venue. June 15th meeting is back home at St John’s Church Hall, Stanah, with an opportunity to be creative with pots – come Picture above shows the 4 ladies along and have fun. who are the TLC committee at the recent 60's night out at Sands New ladies arrive every meetingyou are all welcome, any age. Don’t Blackpool. forget the BBQ on July 20th.

For more information tel: 01253 851007 or email: lesley.slack@btinternet.com TLC out and about: Forthcoming social activity for all those who enjoy a night out and a dance: Friday 15th July – 80’s Decade Explosion Tribute Act, including 3 course meal, £20 De Vere, Blackpool bookings to be made asap.

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This picture shows 4 ladies with their creative easter egg flower pots at our April meeting. Hope they help to give a flavour of the fun and excitement that us ladies have when we get together!

Now you see how much fun we have it time to remind you for a second time about our upcoming BBQ on July 20th.

We have new ladies arriving at each meeting and would be great to see some more new faces and make more friends.

Join Thornton Ladies Circle For more information Tel: 01253 851007 or email: lesley.slack@btinternet.com

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The cake was decorated with wedding cards from the wedding of Mrs Gemma Brocklehurst who runs the art club.

Prince William Wedding Celebrations

Thornton Primary School

As you can see from the photographs, the children and staff all had a fabulous time and really got into the spirit of the day.

To celebrate the royal wedding the staff and children at Thornton Primary all dressed up as Prince William, Kate Middleton or as wedding guests for the day.

The children really enjoyed the celebrations and hope Prince William and Kate have as much fun on their wedding day and would like to wish them all the happiness in the world for their married life together.

Prior to Prince William and Kate’s wedding day, some children who attend a lunchtime art club, entered the Young Seaside’s art competition and designed a wedding cake for the royal couple.

At lunch time the school cook, Mrs Lorraine Barton, and the welfare staff set up a street party, including banners and flags, in the playground and all the children ate their party food outside in the glorious sunshine.

With so many kids to mention we published all photos so look out for yourself and well done on marking such a great occasion with celebrations of your own.

You should all be so proud. Ed.

The children really enjoyed designing and making the wedding cake. The cake had two rather large tiers- the top tier had guards in their dress uniforms at each corner, along with Westminster Abbey and figures representing the bride and groom, whilst the bottom tier had congratulation cards, also designed and decorated by the children.

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Charity Event The 10th Annual Robert Wright Poomsae Competition 2011 Thornton YMCA Sports Centre Sunday the 26th June 2011 9:45am to 5pm There will be a very special Taekwondo competition held on the above date in memory of Taekwondo Artist "Master Robert Wright". This years event marks a decade and have set a fund raising target of £8000 to reach an overall grand total of £50,000. This is equally split between our local charities; Trinity Hospice in the Fylde, Blackpool Victoria Hospital Daycare Oncology Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Trust. All charities close to the heart of our club and its members.

We welcome families to join in the celebration by spectating at the event, every penny goes to charity!.

banners or support the competition please do not hesitate to contact me.

During the event:Martial Art Demonstration Poomsae (Pattern) Competition One Step Competition Team event Breaking

Watch out for students walking the gala procession, pick up a leaflet and consider joining our fantastic club environment.

Food and refreshments will be available all day.

Anyone wishing to buy a ticket or make a donation please contact Claire Wright on 01253 864941or email clairepwright@dsl.pipex.com.

Entry: Adults £2 Children £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 adults 2 children) A special auction will take place around 3:00pm with many items like Blackpool FC signed shirts, footballs, tickets and many others, reserves can be placed in advance!

We may have a special visitor?.

This year we have raffle ticket books with the 1st prize £200, 2nd Prize £150 & 3rd Prize £100. Any business wishing to advertise

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20/20 Is More Than Just VISION at Roberts & Quinn Roberts and Quinn has been established as a small independent practise since 1978.

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The present owner, Mrs Quinn, has been with the practise for 28 years and became a partner 15 years ago.

Mrs Quinn is married with one daughter, Elizabeth, who is 17 and many patients remark they remember when Mrs Quinn was pregnant!

As you might realise, The practise prides itself on friendly, family service and the staff between them have notched up over 60 years of experience.

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Wendy and Heather the two dispensing opticians have a wealth of knowledge to offer patients seeking solutions to visual problems and keep up to date with the ever changing world of spectacle lenses and frame styles from budget to designer. Sonia , Karen and Julie the receptionists are always happy to help and offer service with a smile and a cup of tea, if you are lucky.

Sonia is celebrating being with the practise 20 years this June, which is no mean achievement.

As well as being busy at work, Sonia she enjoys time out and about with her 7 grandchildren and also enjoys raising money for charity. In 2006 Sonia walked part of The Great Wall of China for charity and 2 years later was building huts in Tanzania. At present she is assisting on the TSC Trust canal boat based in Garstang giving which provides days out for children and adults.

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A wine and cheese evening was held for Sonia the celebrate her achievement at the practise and patients who had been with us for 20 years and over were invited. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces.

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ST JOHN'S LITTLE THORNTON

CELEBRATES

50 YEARS AS A PARISH CHURCH SUNDAY 3rd JULY 10.30am

St John's Parish Church, Little Thornton, began life as one of two daughter churches planted by Christ Church Thornton in the 1920s ('the Parish Church' to many of you): St Peter's, Burnaze and St John, Little Thornton.

By the late 1950s the congregation of St John's began to raise money to build a church next to the 1920s church. After a great deal of hard work, they witnessed the laying of the foundation stone in 1959 and celebrated the consecration of the church in 1961; 50 years ago.

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If you have worshipped at St John's, or were married, baptised and/or confirmed there, or have other personal or family memories tied up in St John's, then come along!

June Events – St John’s

COMPANY are performing in Thornton. They will be running drama workshops in Millfield Science and Performing Arts College and St Aidan’s Technology College and performing a play ‘Downside Up’ for four nights in the community.

If you did not see them last year, now is another opportunity to enjoy their humorous, provocative style.

•Sunday June 12th at 3pm They will be performing at the: TREASURE HUNT followed by a •Millfield Science and Performing BBQ in church grounds.

Tickets available on 01253 854353. Arts College - Thursday 23rd June at 7.00pm •Sunday June 12th at 3pm •St John's Church Saturday - 25th The old church is the church hall CHURCHES TOGETHER IN June at 7.00pm today and many organisations THORNTON celebrate WHIT SUNhave used and continue to use the DAY (PENTECOST) at St John's.

•Thornton Methodist Church hall for a wide variety of community Little Thornton. All Welcome.

Sunday - 26th June at 7.00pm. uses.

•St John's Church Saturday 25th •Christ Church Thornton on On Sunday 3rd July at 10.30am we June at 7.00pm - RIDING LIGHTS/ Friday 1st July at 7.00pm shall be celebrating our Golden ROUGHSHOD THEATRE COMJubilee. Plans are being finalised to PANY performing the play DOWNTickets available: have our celebration over the road SIDE UP. Tickets available on from Gill Taylor 0754 0066009 from the church in Kenyon Gar01253 825107 or 0754 0066009 dens so that as many as possible from the local community who •Wednesday 29th June at 3pm in have shared in our 50 years will be the Church Hall - STRAWBERRY able to join us.

TEA. This tea is in support of our Church Mission Society link partner, Riding Lights/Roughshod Theatre Ann Moore, who works as a midCompany and Joanne Appleby, a wife in Kisiizi Hospital Uganda. soprano of international standing Tickets available on 01253 821193 and former member of the operatic pop group ‘Amici Forever’, will RIDING LIGHTS - ROUGHSHOD share in this morning's worship.

THEATRE COMPANY Joanne was born in Thornton and we are delighted that she has gap 21ST June to 3RD July - RIDING in her diary to be with us this week- LIGHTS/ROUGHSHOD THEATRE

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SAVE MONEY ?

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT ?

RETURN SANITY TO YOUR HOME ?

For too long we have been throwing out perfectly good electrical items such as televisions, sky boxes, hi-fi equipment, computers and laptops simply because they have developed faults.

Not so long ago a television would last you 10-15years and probably require a service or repair every couple of years.

Not so now with televisions lasting no more than 18months.

So why not SAVE YOUR MONEY and have it repaired?

One problem has been the demise of many local repair companies: many did not keep up with the emerging technologies and simply went out of business.

The answer is simple, contact THE ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP LTD, a local company offering the very best service to local people.

Can we repair your faulty items? You will be surprised at just what we can repair. We also supply new and reconditioned televisions..

For the price of a local call RING US ON 01253 857819 or after hours on 07973293761

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We shall be having Bar-BQs, Hog Roasts, Tombolas, Raffles, Lucky dips, Hook the duck, Wild West displays and loads of other events to entertain and surprise!!

There will also be Car Boot sales both Sat and Sun, each table ÂŁ5.00. Food will be on sale all day Fri, Sat and Sun. So come and join us, no entry fee for day trippers.

For further information about booking a camping spot, booking a car boot spot or simply to make a donation.

CHARTIY CAMPING WEEKEND TO SUPPORT THE BOYS

contact us at esi1july@hotmail.co.uk or phone on 07543 329 526.

Come one, come all. Come and enjoy yourself camping while helping two really worthwhile charities at the same time!

On the weekend of 29th to 31st of July we are holding a camping weekend at Leisure Lakes Camping site, Mere Brow between Southport and Preston, on the A565. ÂŁ15 per plot for the two nights.

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KMC TRADING “Kath McBride? Did you she use to work at the Yacht Shop? “ Yes, most people in the yachting world will know Kath, a prominent face for many years at the Yacht Shop, later to become a Manager at FTS Group.

Offering a wide and diverse range of products and services, including Yachting/Marine products, Rope, PPE Equipment, RYA Course Equipment, Chandlery, Flags, Tools and Giftware, FTS is the place to go..

Visit the website www.kmctrading.co.uk for more information regarding products and services provided

But back in February as most people will now know FTS Group sadly closed its doors after 99 years of serving Fleetwood and the North West of England.

Not to be deterred by being made redundant, the following day Kath went out and bought office equipment, determined to set up her own business.

With the help of trusted colleague, Anita Wainwright, they set to planning and contacting old FTS customers. With a lot of leg work and determination KMc Trading was born, and on the 6th of April 2011 started trading.

Kath is a true inspiration to anyone thinking about starting their own business. “It is not always easy and there are many hurdles along the way, but there is plenty of help out there. It has been both scary and exiting but I am confident that we can make it work!”

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Coffee Break Crossword

Sudoku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.

It's fun.

It's challenging.

It's addictive!

Across:

Down:

1. Foundation (4) 3. Wedlock (8) 8. Kiln (4) 9. Imagine (8) 11. Wonder (12) 13. Grain (6) 14. Place of worship (6) 17. Self-contradictory (12) 20. Not spoken (8) 21. Quote (4) 22. Seclusion (8) 23. Minus (4)

1. Cheerfulness (8) 2. Refuge (7) 4. Excite (6) 5. Repay (10) 6. Foreign (5) 7. Pitcher (4) 10. Opponent (10) 12. Agitated (8) 15. Exact (7) 16. Climb (6) 18. Nautical (5) 19. Ado (4)

4 5 7 4 1 3 5 8 6 7 2 9 5 8 2 1

6 8 9 3 2 4 1 9 6 1 4 7

9 5 4 6 7 2 1 3 8 1 9 6

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