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Chinese Antiques Market Booming!!! £2000 for Blue and White Chinese Jar £1300 for Chinese Sceptre

The rapid growth of the Chinese economy over the last few years has now resulted in a massive demand for good quality Chinese antiques, with many of the better off Chinese attempting to buy back some of their” heritage”, in other words, some of the high quality items historically exported/ plundered over the last four hundred years.

It is this rapidly increasing demand that has caused a continual upsurge in prices at antique auctions all over the UK, with some of the buyers being Chinese based in China and others all over the world.

It is also the development of the internet, which has resulted in many auctioneers, becoming truly international, including Gerrards, where their Chinese sales have recently grown in value and volume, for example, the Chinese Blue and White Jar and Chinese Ruyi Sceptre, featured in the two photographs, would have fetched a few hundred pounds a year ago.

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Chinese, Large Porcelain Jar, painted in underglaze blue, with scrolling lotus foliage, within ruyi lappet borders, 36cms high, in excellent condition. Sold for £2000 to buyer in the UK Aug 2011

Ancient Chinese Ruyi, Bronze and Carved Jade Sceptre, dating from the Han Dynasty, the bronze rod has creatures shown in relief. Sold for £1300 to buyer in the USA Sept 2011

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Hello and welcome to the March edition of LINK-Magazine.

I hope you’re well as I know the weather has been cold of late.

I’m sure that, like me, your heating bill is through the roof and your garden is in dire need of attention. However we can all look forward to the mild spring weather. Fast approaching is Mother’s Day on the 18th March, followed closely by Easter in early April. Both are causes for celebration I’m sure you will agree.

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Postcard from Cleveleys The lovely still weather of February made for some superb sunsets at Cleveleys with hundreds of different photos being taken, many of them ending up on the Visit Cleveleys Facebook page. You can feel the place starting to stretch ready for the season now the days are getting longer.

The new Sainsbury’s Local is open in the old Nursery World building, good news for that end of the high street, and over at Thornton consultation is underway for a new Sainsbury’s supermarket. Convenient for local people, plus it comes with a petrol station and cafe.

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Thornton Cleveleys RUFC

Thornton-Cleveleys RUFC have started 2012 as they left 2011 with some great performances to keep the spectators entertained. Sadly the weather has taken a turn for the worse and that cold snap meant a number of games were postponed due to the frozen ground.

Both games were played at home and they first faced Colne who they convincing dispatched 48 - 0. Their second tie came against a travelling Bolton side, a strong outfit arrived to tackle the lads but the 2nds provided a strong performance and finished with a 31 - 14 triumph.

However, there have been a number of games played by both Thornton-Cleveleys teams and all have produced the same outcome...a Thornton-Cleveleys win!

The 2nds sit 4th after 15 games in Division 5 North.The 2nd team also progressed well in their respective cup competition, the Raging Bull Plate. Their 1st round victory came away against Clitheroe which the 2nds won 0 - 40.

The 2nd round drew a home fixture against Burnley and a 36 - 7 win progressed them to the next round. The 2nds played Macclesfield at home in the 3rd round but came unstuck in an enthralling game that ended 43 - 59! Good effort guys.

In the league the 1st team faced their toughest opposition, 2nd placed Eccles at home. Under the watchful eyes of the ever enthusiastic supporters, the lads ensured they kept their winning streak intact by beating Eccles 26 - 5. The game was considerably tighter than the scoreline suggests and at times the game could have gone either way, Thornton-Cleveleys just digging their studs in that little bit deeper to produce the goods.

The 1sts stand proud at the top of Division 3 North in the University of Salford Leagues after 17 games played.

The 1st team progressed well in the Raging Bull Trophy, their 2nd round match-up away to Oldham ended in a 3 26 victory for the travelling side. But in the 3rd round they played Manchester side De La Salle at home. In a very physical and tough game the score ended 3 - 3 but sadly, on a ruling, Thornton-Cleveleys dropped out of the trophy because they had the home advantage and didn’t take it.

The lads can hold their heads high knowing they went out on a technicality and still remain unbeaten this season.

The 2nd team have played two more league games since the last print and were successful in both encounters.

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Hopefully there won’t be anymore games postponed this season but any downside can be turned around at Thornton-Cleveleys RUFC. I’m sure the girls at Windmill Laundrette will be glad of a break from washing the team kits anyway! My Mum always said “stop rolling around on your knees, you can’t get grass stains out!” but somehow you girls manage it! Thanks to you all.

Now the Six Nations is well and truly underway why not get yourselves down to Thornton YMCA and watch the games in a friendly atmosphere? There’s a massive 60 inch TV, plenty of refreshments and a whole load of international banter!

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Cleveleys Spanish Group Have you ever thought about learning spanish? New spanish group for beginners only. Why not come along and learn a new language, meet some new friends and have some fun. Our group meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the Victoria Pub Cleveleys. No-fees just bring a notebook and pen. For more information ring Brian on 01253 827763.

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THORNTON LADIES CLUB Following the success of January’s belly dancing evening, Mary Thornton the belly dancer will be giving a 2 hour belly dancing experience on Saturday 24th March 10.00 – 12.00. Come and join us and give those ‘core muscles’ a pounding. Cost £10.00 - contact us if you wish to join in – only 20 places available. 21st March we will be preparing for Easter with a flower arranging evening and 18th April the focus will be on breast awareness. The trip for this half year will be to see Birds of a Feather at the Grand Theatre Blackpool on Wednesday 25th April. New ladies arrive every meeting- you are all welcome, any age. Location; St John’s Church Hall, Stanah. Doors open 7.30pm.

Meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month, there is usually a charity raffle and the cost of entrance is £2.

For more information tel: 01253 851007 or email: thorntonladiesclub@gmail.com or you can find us on facebook.

May Fair, Saturday 19th May 2012, 10am - 1pm, Stalls, games, activities, refreshments. Come and join the fun. Northfold Primary School, Ringway, Cleveleys.

Entertainment for All are a voluntary organisation who present a monthly afternoon concert at Layton Institute.

Our next concert is on Wednesday March 7th at 2pm and this months artists are Blackpool Comedy Legend.

Tom Bright, and top vocal star, Emma Norman. There is a licensed bar and a bingo session. Please feel free to join us - many people tell us the event is their highlight of the month!

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Lake District Adventure Week A residential week at Water Park, a fabulous outdoor adventure centre on the shores of Coniston Water in the Lake District, was the way children from Years 4, 5 and 6 at Thornton Primary school started the New Year.

The week was action packed from start to finish and included team building games, initiative exercises and problem solving activities, in the grounds of Water Park and the surrounding countryside, and an array of other sports and activities.

The children were divided into different groups, named after local mountains and fells, and had the opportunity to take part in lots of amazing events. These ranged from ghyll scrambling, canoeing, journey days, kayaking, climbing walls, orienteering and abseiling to climbing the pampas pole or being hoisted up the Peter Pan tree.

We were joined at the Water Park by our new head teacher, Mrs Clements, who eagerly joined in and was soon hoisted into a nearby tree!

The weather was fabulous and the food was delicious to come back to after a long and exhausting – but equally amazing – days adventures.

games where the teams worked together to find aliens lurking in the Water Park’s grounds and had to report back to the central point with each aliens name and number. The following night, again working on team building skills, the teams played man hunt, where three teams had to hide and one team had to search for them. The grounds at Water Park are enormous, so the challenge was huge – it was also very dark and at times quite scary. The children were all very brave and worked together amazingly well to locate the other teams.

A tremendous, yet tiring, time was had by all the children and staff and no-one wanted to go home. Although, the staff and lucky children in Year 4 will get the chance to go again in 2014 – we can’t wait.

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‘Diary of a local Councillor’ Paul Galley is a Councillor for Anchorsholme in Blackpool and each month he writes a weekly diary of what he has been up to.

Monday: As many people know I am a great fan of plants and trees, they make such a difference to an area.

However, what I’m not a fan of is weeds! Anchorsholme has a problem with weeds taking over pathways and pavements. Today I had a walk around the area to see how large the issue is. In March a weed killing programme will start and if your area has an issue with weeds or you know of a place that needs working on then please contact me and I’ll arrange for them to be dealt with. In the evening I attended the Sandhurst Area Forum at Anchorsholme All Saints Church. The Forum brings together the people of Anchorsholme, Norbreck and Bispham with different support agencies and the Emergency Services so that different needs and requirements can be discussed.

Tonights meeting saw an excellent presentation by Age Concern Blackpool (will soon become AgeUK). They listed the range of services available, from heating advice, advice on the trustworthy building contractors in the area and they have a befriending service, so if you are alone and isolated they will put you in touch with other people. They also run a hospital aftercare service as well as providing Activity Boxes for people suffering with dementia, these boxes are designed to stimulate the memory of the sufferer. I was really impressed with the support they provide, if anyone wants any more details, please contact me or contact Age Concern Blackpool on 01253 622812. We also had a presentation from the Police and NHS about the new non emergency numbers they have launched. The Police have launched 101 which can be used if you want to contact the police about an update or if you want some general advice (any doubts do not be put of by ringing 999 though). The NHS have launched 111 for any non emergency health questions or advice (again any doubts just ring 999).

Tuesday: In the morning Councillor Williams and I had a brief catch up to discuss the closure of the Lauderdale crossing. In a recent Council meeting it was decided to close the crossing despite everyones best efforts to save it. It is very annoying that the views of local residents and the emergency services have been ignored. Councillor Williams and myself will do all we can to keep the crossing open and if we lose that battle will reopen it one day. In the afternoon, I attended a meeting with a resident over an issue to do with a dropped curb. In the evening we had the Friends of Eastpines Park meeting, I can confirm that our Easter Fair will be on Saturday 7th April 12pm – 3pm.

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Wednesday: In the morning I called the Bingo at St Teresa’s Church Hall. It’s a great group and if anyone wants to join you will be more than welcome, it’s every Wednesday morning from 10am – 12pm. Another good Bingo Group in Anchorsholme is the Over 50’s Club at Sevenoaks Community Centre this meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon, again you will be made very welcome here as the people there are great fun and will make you feel at home. In the afternoon I had a meeting about Anchorsholme Park, I can now confirm the first meeting of the new Friends of Anchorsholme Park will be Monday 27th February at the Briardene Hotel. I’m very excited about this group and what it will achieve, if you care about Anchorsholme Park and want to help in it’s rebuilding then please come along to the first meeting, together I know we can transform the park and you will be made very welcome. If you can’t make it but want to be involved please call me on: 01253 826679.

Thursday: On the first Thursday of every month, at 6pm I hold my surgery at All Saints Church on Valeway Avenue.

It’s a brilliant opportunity to meet residents and discuss any issues and concerns they have. I appreciated the residents that came out on a very cold evening to meet me. Anyone is welcome so if you’d like to come along next month then please feel free to do so.

Friday: Today I worked at my recruitment agency and in the afternoon we had a meeting about supporting the local Scout group with some of our ward budget, I’m pleased to say that Anchorsholme Cubs will now be fully supported with some new equipment as the result of that meeting.

I’m a big believer that groups like the Cubs, the Scouts, the Guides, sports clubs etc do a great job in giving children guidance, direction and discipline that will help them become better adults. We have two great primary schools in Anchorsholme with Anchorsholme Primary and St Teresa’s and it’s important we provide plenty of opportunities for children outside of school hours, so if there are any youth groups in Anchorsholme that you know are struggling let me know and I’ll try my best to help.

Saturday: This morning Councillor Williams and I held our monthly catch up meeting where we discuss issues and what matters need to be dealt with during the forthcoming month. In the afternoon I caught up with some decorating work.

Sunday: After church this morning, my girlfriend and I walked up to the junction of Anchorsholme Lane and Luton Road to see what progress has been made on the new Anchorsholme Gateway that Councillor Williams and me have been building. Along with the councils help and the opinions of local residents, this small plot of land is now turning into a really lovely place. We have installed a “Welcome to Anchorsholme” sign, a rockery, and a curved path that emphasises the trees that were already there. Alongside the other improvements, we are adding a selection of shrubs, a new bin and a new bench. If you’re passing the area on the Number 9 bus, then please look out for it. It really is an eye catching piece of work and is all part of our plan to make Anchorsholme a great place to live with a unique identity of it’s own.

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Activities at Cleveleys Library in March!

1st March Cleveleys Library Reading Group 2.15 -3.15 Children! The 1st March is World Book Day! Why not come along and try to find Wally in the library! 3.45 – 4.15 Prizes and fun. 5th March Cleveleys craft club 2.00-4.00 Chatterbooks club for age 9-11. Enjoy talking about the books you have read and other activities.

Come along and join our new reading scheme, the Lancashire reading trail. Just follow the path and earn yourself a book token! 3.45 – 4.45 6th March Tuesday Reading Group. We will be discussing the adventure novels written by Steve Berry. Come along and join in the discussion, new members welcome!

2.15-3.15 13th March Chatterbooks club for age 6-8 3.45 – 4.45 19th March Cleveleys craft club 2.00-4.00

If you would like more information on this service or any other activities, please contact the library on 01253 852114 for further details. www.lancashire.gov.uk Anchorsholme Library - Opening Times Monday: 10.00am - 7.00pm Tuesday: 10.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10.00am - 7.00pm Friday: 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday: 10.00am - 1.00pm ..........................................................................................

WHITE ARROW its on every Thurs night at 8-00pm its £4 in and its including raff all the money will be donated to p.d.s.a also to s.c.b.u and its at ASHLEY CON CLUB IN THORNTON Telephone Simon 07979383735 Feeling a bit lonely? “Just Good Friends” social group (40’s to 60’s age group) meets Thursdays from 8.00 pm at Cleveleys ex-Servicemen’s Club, Victoria Rd. Tel 869519. Many thanks, Lynn & Scarlett PARKINSON”S UK The monthly meeting of the Blackpool branch will take place at 7-30pm on Monday March 5th 2012 at our new meeting venue, Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, West Drive Cleveleys FY5 2BL. Entertainment This Month = AGM + Hot Pot Supper. Please note a later finishing time of 9.15pm. Support, advice and information is provided for people with Parkinson”s along with their partners, family members and friends, and all new members will be made most welcome. Further Information From Marjorie Fleming 01253 868086 Email: marjoriefleming@talktalk.net Chris Whyham 01253 893571 Email : whyham@talktalk.net Whiteholme over 50’s club meets at the community centre All Saints Road Bispham every Monday and Friday afternoons from 2pm till 4pm to play bingo. So if your feeling alone then come down and meet a friendly bunch of people. Tea and biscuits’s provided Weekly jackpot to be won up to £100. Phone Steve (chairman) on 01253 852241.

Live Wyre Gang Show 12th – 14th April 2012 Sign on is open to Beavers and Rainbows aged 6 years and over all Cubs, Scouts, Explorer’s and Adult Leaders Brownies, Guides, Senior Section, Young Leaders, and Adult Leaders. You don’t need to be on stage to join in there are lots of other things to do. Sign on date is 20th November 2011 at Carleton Scout HQ. See website for more information: www.livewyregangshow.org.uk The Stepping Stones Community Support Group meet every third Saturday commencing 15th October 2011 from 10-30 - 11-30 at the United Reformed Church, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. Come and join us for a cup of tea and a biscuit.

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP WYRE Meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am to 12.00 first Thursday of the month. Next meetings, Mar 1st, Apr 5th. For further information please contact Alison or Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 - 312893 OVER 50’s BINGO & SOCIAL CLUB Sevenoak’s Community Centre, Hobart Place FY5 3PL. Come on down and join us on Monday for Dominoes/ Cards, Wednesday for Bingo, Friday for Bingo at 1.45pm. We have trips out to Bury Market, Rivington Barn, Biscuit Factory, 7 Day Holiday’s and many more.

So come and join us for some fun!

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Visit Cleveleys Tourist Information Opening Hours: Opening on Thurs - Sat 10.30am4.30pm For all your: Accommodation Bookings, National Express Bookings, Travelcards, White Refuse Sacks, Major Show & Attraction Tickets, Souvenirs, Maps and much more ...Victoria Square, Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 1AJ Tel: (01253) 853378 Fax: (01253) 866124 ..........................................................................................

Thornton Library Events - March 2012 Regular Events Monday 1.30 – 3.00 Toddler and Talk - a group run by staff from Thornton Children’s Centre in conjunction with library staff to help get your children chatting! Session consists of freeplay, snack, activity singing and a story.

Under 5s and parents/carers all welcome.

Tuesday 10.30 – 11.00 Baby Bounce and Rhyme (babies up to approx. 18 months with parent/carers) 2.15 – 3.15 GoOn Beginner’s computer course (no charge). See staff for further details. 4.00 – 5.30 Mac sessions – one to one music writing tuition with our volunteer, Nathan. 2.00 – 3.30 Adult Reading Group (monthly) – everyone welcome. See staff for dates and details of this month’s book. Thursday 10.30 – 12.00 Craft and Chat – come and try a new craft, or pass your skills on to someone else - everyone welcome. (Discount available to members from some local craft shops) 2.15 – 2.45 Toddler Rhymetime (pre school children with parent/carers. Saturday 10.00 – 12.00 Warhammer March 10 & 24 11.00 – 12.00 Chatterbooks – Children’s (age 8 – 10 years) reading group and related activity March 3. 11.00 – 12.00 ‘It’s your turn- Don’t Squabble Play Scrabble!’ – Board games for children ages approx 5 – 11yrs (Mums, dads and other big kids welcome too!) March 17 and 31.

Other Events Wednesday 29 February - Popular author Celia Rees will be visiting Millfield Science and Performing Arts College to promote her new title “This is Not Forgiveness”, in conjunction with Silverdell’s bookshop of Kirkham and Lancashire Libraries. If you would like to purchase a £2 ticket for this event (redeemable against a copy of the book on the night) please contact Thornton Library (Tel: 01253 869138) or Millfield school (Tel: 01253 865929) Tuesday 20 March – 11.00–12.00. My Friends Online week – please contact staff for further details and booking for this one off session showing you how you can use the computer to keep in touch with family and friends. Tuesday 27 March – 10.30-11.00. At today’s Baby Bounce and Rhyme session, we shall be joined by Louise Rylance, Early Language Development officer.

Everyone welcome For further details and information on the above events, plus anything else we can help with, please contact Thornton Library on 01253 869138

Cleveleys Library runs a home library service which delivers items to those library members who may be housebound and have no one to collect books for them.

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HEALTH

HELPLINES

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

LOCAL SERVICES

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

CHARITY

AGE UK Shops Fleetwood 120 Lord Street - 770557 Poulton 9 Church Street - 899087 Bispham 155 Red Bank Rd - 357848 Christians Against Poverty 01253 875958 Help the Aged - 0808 800 6565

TRANSPORT

Blackpool Airport - 01253 343434 Manchester Airport - 0161 489 3000 UK Passport Advice - 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Tourist Information - 01253 773953 National Express - 0870 580 8080 National Rail - 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency - 0845 50 40 30 Stagecoach - 01772 886633

OFFICIAL BODIES

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 Victoria Hospital - 01253 300 000 Fleetwood Hospital - 01253 306 000 Rossall Hospital - 01253 300 000 Duty Chemist Sundays - Morrisons Cleveleys Group Practice - 01253 853992 NHS Direct (24hr Service) 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre 01253 306378 (24hr 7 days) Out of Hours Emergency - 01253 308105 Fleetwood Health Centre - 01253 771136

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 Private Counselling - 01253 760600 Smoking Cessation - 0845 601 2186 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (under 19) Fylde - 07917 587133 Wyre - 07795 605336 Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699

Useful Numbers

EMERGENCY

Cleveleys Police Station Rough Lea Road, Cleveleys FY5 1BW 0845 125 35 45 NON EMERGENCY ONLY Call 999 in an EMERGENCY ONLY Fire, Police, Ambulance and Coastguard CRIME STOPPERS CALL: 0800 555 111 Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check - 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24hr) - 0800 111 999 Electricity - 01772 555995 Water Burst/No Water - 0845 746 2200 United Utilities - 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hr) 0845 074 4002

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SHOPPING COLLECTION & DELIVERY @ under 10 items £6 fixed charge. 11 items plus £7.85 per hour.

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