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

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December 2011

Farmer Parrs Santa Offer 2 Memories Last a Lifetime 2 Merry Deals at Sandersons 5 FREE Ticket with Every Tree 8 20MPH Speed Limit 12 Up to 50% Off 4D Photography 13 Thornton Primary News 23 Have a Lime Lounge Christmas 24 50% OFF EFX Hair Voucher 25 Twelve Chefs a Cooking...

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28 £35 MOT at Slaters Garage 29 Postcard from Cleveleys 30 LINK-CASH ADS 31 Crossword and Puzzle Page 33 Nobreck Primary Room Hire 36 Last Christmas Postal Dates 37 Where Am I? 38 Paul Galley “A Week in the Life” 39 Whats On in FY5 43 Sand Aid Christmas No.1 Song 44 Useful Number 45 Classified Trades & Services 46/47

Copy Deadline 13th January 2012 Publisher: MSG Media Ltd Editor: Martin Gardner Sales & Marketing: Martin Gardner, Shaun Hartley Content Provider: Jane Littelwood Artwork: In House Photography: In House & Cover: Fotoxcel 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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20mph Speed Limits 20mph speed limits are being introduced all over the UK, with parts of Wyre included in local plans In recent weeks, the local press has covered the news that most of Fleetwood is to be included in the new 20mph speed limit, and significant parts of residential Cleveleys and Thornton are also to be included.

The new 20mph speed limit will be in place in residential areas and outside schools by 2013, and in Wyre is being delivered in four phases. Fleetwood and the Cleveleys streets listed in this article are part of phase two and other areas will be rolled out in the next three years.

There is a pdf of a Lancashire County Council leaflet which has been delivered door to door and includes a general map of the areas included in each phase. A more detailed map of the proposed 20mph proposals will be available online when the consultation period begins.

Information released by Lancashire County Council states: ‘There has been a growing demand in Lancashire to introduce 20mph speed limits to address road safety concerns. Lancashire County Council is committed to introducing 20mph speed limits as a response to

the road safety concerns of the public in all residential areas and outside all schools by 2013.

The 20 mph speed limit schemes will be delivered in 4 phases across Lancashire.

‘Reducing speed in residential areas and outside schools will make the roads safer for everyone in the community and help encourage people to walk and cycle more and lead to more vibrant communities. We recognise that this will not happen overnight and we need to change the attitude and behaviour of drivers. We want to make driving over 20mph in a residential area socially unacceptable.

‘Recent guidance from the Government recommends that highway authorities introduce 20mph speed limits onto streets that are primarily residential in nature and do not form part of any major through route.

The 20mph speed limit is indicated by speed limit signs where the speed changes and the presence of smaller, additional signs at regular intervals instead of traditional traffic calming measures.

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wanted to mark a very special day in a very special way. The children invited their parents and family to join in with our Remembrance Service assembly and to show their respect as a community.

Each of the classes contributed to the assembly by showing and telling the congregation what they had learned about war, soldiers, poppies and the reason why we have Remembrance Day. Reception Class showed pictures of poppy fields that they had painted. The children learned why we buy poppies and that all the money collected goes to injured soldiers who have fought for their country.

The children in Year Four have been learning all about evacuees, why they were evacuated, where

they went to and the kind of life they led. The children wrote recounts about the life of an evacuee and used chalks and silhouettes of aircraft dropping bombs over Britain to make some very emotive art work.

The Remembrance Service was a solemn and informative occasion, and was very poignant through the innocence and purity of the children sharing their knowledge of sacrifices and experiences of servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf.

(Year 4 children showing pictures of the Blitz)

Years Five and Six children shared some poetry they had written about the Holocaust; Year Three children re-enacted the Christmas Truce from the First World War and Years One and Two children sang a beautiful song about peace, whilst Tegan Hood also from Year Two performed a solo when she read a poem about Peace.

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TWELVE incredible festive treats are up for grabs to all foodies who follow news and events at Twelve Restaurant & Lounge Bar! The Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant is offering a bumper season of good will thanks to a yuletide prize draw based on the Twelve Days of Christmas!

Every day from Boxing Day until the Twelfth Day (January 6th), one lucky winner will be selected at random from Twelve’s e-newsletter database!

The winner and their prize will be announced via YouTube filmed straight from Twelve’s busy kitchen. Prizes are being kept firmly under wraps at the moment but think all things foodie!

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The competition is part of a fantastic programme of festive events at Twelve including dedicated party nights during December, Christmas lunches and also special events at The Great Hall at Mains and Fleetwood Town FC. Twelve’s Christmas menus feature local turkey, Moroccan style Fleetwood fish stew as well as Christmas pudding made to a traditional family recipe. There’s also honey glazed mini gammon joints, Lancashire cheese, sherry fruit trifle and warm chocolate nut brownies.

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Thornton Cleveleys East District of GirlGuiding UK

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We are currently looking for members of the community to come forward and volunteer to fulfil roles on the Team of District Leaders.

We have 2 Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Units, are looking to open and run a Senior Section Unit and have an active Trefoil Guild. Leaders of these groups attend quarterly District meetings and we need some new adults to take on newly vacant roles: 1. District Secretary to take minutes, deal with correspondence and organisational matters, 2. District Treasurer to oversee the finances of each unit and the District Accounts.

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Although Guiding is a Female lead organisation, we are looking for male or female adults who can fulfil the desired roles with the necessary skills of communication No experience in Guiding is needed. You do not need to have children. Some ICT skills would advantageous.

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Postcard from Cleveleys

Postcard from Cleveleys Well November might be cooler Beach Road from 6pm – if you but the weather has certainly fancy a sing-along and a mince been drier than it was earlier in pie! the year!

Which was good news for a school in Bolton who came on a field to learn about the sea defences, and also for a visit from our new Chief Executive Garry Payne who did his Cleveleys Ward walkabout this month. As with the others he’s doing all over Wyre, this is a chance to get to know exactly what happens in our communities.

Rossall Beach Residents & Community Group held their first Sunday beach clean on 13 November which was a huge success with more to come, so watch this space! The group are holding their Christmas social event on 14 December at Cleveleys Community Centre on

November is also a time to remember our loved ones, with services on Remembrance Sunday at Cleveleys and Thornton Cenotaph, as elsewhere in the country. The Light up a Life event at the end of November is a happy celebration of the season, but another opportunity to remember those loved and lost through the Christmas Book of Memories at Cleveleys library.

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As a result, the school now has two halls available for usage outside school hours within the community, as part of the new ‘Community Outreach Programme’.

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Norbreck Primary School was originally built in 1934 and has educated children from the Norbreck ward and across Blackpool for over seventy years. Norbreck children have always received a first class education that has no doubt helped them throughout their educational journey and indeed life.

The halls are of varying size but are proving an excellent facility for activities like zumba and keep fit classes. There is a very minimal cost applied purely to cover overheads such as opening up, heating and lighting.

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All Saints Anchorsholme Parish Dates of visiting Ministers:Dec 3rd Christmas Fair in aid of charity 10am-1pm. To gain further information please contact the Administrator on 01253 823904 Breakfast Party with Father Christmas, 24th December, 08.45-11.00hrs, Thornton Little Theatre. £8.50 per child. Information & tickets contact Thornton Little Theatre, or ZEST, Alexander Rd, Thornton.

Tickets in advance of the event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited seats. Contact Angela on 07988788996 Popular Social Sequence dancing with Brian & Maureen UKA. Monday 2-4 pm Hambleton Village hall. Tuesday 7-10 pm Poulton Community Centre, Parrys Way. Friday 7-10 pm Senior Citizens Hall, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. Saturday 7-10 pm Parish Rooms Headroomgate St Annes. T. 873122 St John’s Church, Little Thornton 3rd Dec Festive Floral Design Workshop in aid of St John’s Church Roof @ Riverside Room, Ecology Centre 10am-3pm. 10th Dec Mulled Wine and Mince Pies in aid of the Children’s Society @ Overlea, Stanah Rd 10am- 12pm. 12th Dec Christmas Carols @ The Briars Rest Home 2pm.18th Dec Christmas Carol Service 6.30pm.

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before and after pictures. We also got some pictures of the alleyway at the back of Kelso Avenue which was in a poor condition with weeds and was very over grown.

I’m delighted to confirm we have got the Community Payback team to clear this alleyway. If anyone has an alleyway in Anchorsholme that they want cleaned up, let me know and I will try and get it added to the Community Payback team’s list. For those that don’t know Community Payback is a community service team and it’s the probation services way of trying to get offenders to payback for their crimes by improving their communities.

Tuesday: This morning I went to a meeting to discuss a serious issue a resident was having regarding anti social behaviour. It makes me very proud to be a voice for the residents, and it’s very rewarding to be able Friday: Helped deliver leaflets informing residents on to find solutions to their problems. In the afternoon Anchorsholme Lane East and West that their roads are Councillor Tony Williams and myself had a meeting with to be resurfaced and fully repaired. So far Councillor Tony Williams and myself have helped get Anchorsholme a company about running a golf tournament next year at Anchorsholme Park. I really hope this happens as Lane, St Georges and Redeswood Avenue fully everyone knows I have big plans for Anchorsholme park resurfaced. We have more roads targeted for repair and apart from planting new flowers and shrubs next year so we won’t stop lobbying until all the roads that need we want to have lots more organised sporting events work get it. In the evening I attended a Quiz Night at Anchorsholme Methodists which was held to raise funds there. This will help put Anchorsholme Park on the map and will hopefully get lots of local children involved in for their church roof. It was a fantastic, fun filled evening organised sporting events. We also will be developing and raised £500. golf and tennis coaching at the park, so this winter we will be busy organising everything. I will keep you posted on Saturday: I spent this morning with a resident who has had issues with the placement of a street light. One of the the developments of this exciting project. In the evening I things I enjoy about being a councillor is that I’m always chaired the monthly Friends of Eastpines Park meeting in which we discussed plans for the Christmas Fair. learning new things, some things big some small, for example with streets lights I found out recently that in Wednesday: I had nothing planned during the day so Blackpool all the streets lights start on the left hand side worked at my recruitment company. In the evening of the road as you enter it and finish on the right (check I attended the PACT (Police and Communities next time you are on any road in Blackpool and you will Together) meeting at Norbeck Castle Hotel. PACT has see what I mean). In the evening I had the pleasure of slightly changed, so there are now three meetings escorting the Mayor of Wyre David Bannister and his (Anchorsholme, Norbrek and Bispham) combined in one, wife to the evening performance of a play called ‘It’s but it was good to see that most of the attendees were A Cracker’ held at St Teresa’s. It was a fantastic play, from Anchorsholme. It shows again how much people and afterwards we had a wonderful hotpot. I’d like to thank everyone involved for a superb evening. If anyone think of their community, willing to go further afield to attend the monthly meeting. The next PACT meeting that gets the opportunity to go to a St Teresa’s Church hall will be in Anchorsholme will be on 4th January 2012 at production in the future, I would highly recommend it.

The quality is as good as anything I’ve seen at the Grand. 7pm at Anchorsholme Primary School.

Sunday: After church, a member of the friends of Eastpines Park Group helped me clean out our shed at Eastpines Park (yes it does have one, it’s just very well hidden). What started out as a small job became an all day job as we organised what we would be selling at our Christmas Fair. I know from experience that you can’t leave anything to chance with an event and that if you can organise what stock will go where on the day, it means the day is a lot easier. Other key to a good event is to get everyone who volunteers to enjoy themselves, so I’m planning a few treats for the volunteers on the day as a thank you for their hard work.

Monday: In the day I popped down to see what was happening with the re-surfacing on St George’s Avenue and Redeswood Avenue. Both of these roads were in a poor condition so it was good to see the progress that is being made on both streets. We managed to get some photographs, so we now have some great

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The aim was to get younger people involved in politics and I was amazed by the enthusiasm and interest many young people had for politics. In the evening I attended a Finance and Audit meeting. I love being on this committee, it reviews Blackpool Council’s spending over each quarter and as someone who loves detail, I really enjoy asking questions about where the money is being spent and although I don’t have any control for where that money goes, when in the future I might have it’s good to know where it should go and how the system works.

Many thanks Paul Galley Councillor for Anchorsholme

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Activities at Cleveleys Library in December!

1st Dec Cleveleys Library Reading Group 2.15 -3.15 5th Dec 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 Feeling a bit lonely? “Just Good Friends” social group our new reading scheme, the Lancashire reading trail.

(40’s to 60’s age group) meets Thursdays from 8.00 Just follow the path and earn yourself a book token! pm at Cleveleys ex-Servicemen’s Club, Victoria Rd. Tel 3.45 – 4.45 6th Dec Tuesday Reading Group We will 869519. Many thanks, Lynn & Scarlett be discussing ‘The rose of Sebastapol’ by Katherine McMahon. Come along and join in the discussion, new Visit Cleveleys Tourist Information members welcome! 2.15-3.15 Chatterbooks club for Opening Hours: Opening on Thurs - Sat 10.30am4.30pm For all your: Accommodation Bookings, National age 6-8 3.45 – 4.45 9th Dec Manor Beach Choir Come and join one of our local primary schools for a festive Express Bookings, Travelcards, White Refuse Sacks, singalong! 2.00 – 2.30 13th Dec Mini Buddies Christmas Major Show & Attraction Tickets, Souvenirs, Maps and much more ...Victoria Square, Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 concert Join us for a Christmas performance by mini buddies pre-school 10.30 – 11.00 15th Dec Christmas 1AJ Tel: (01253) 853378 Fax: (01253) 866124 coffee afternoon Why not pop in and join us for a cuppa and a mince pie! 2.00 - 4.00 Cleveleys Library/ Sure start PARKINSON”S UK Monday Dec 5th 7.30pm Cleveleys Cleveleys Christmas event 6.00 – 7.00 Messy play, craft Park Methodist Church Hall, West Drive Cleveleys FY5 and meet Santa 19th Dec Cleveleys craft club 2.00-4.00 2BL. Brian Brodie {Vocalist Mr 60s}. Please note a Please contact the library on 01253 852114 for further later finishing time of 9-15pm. Monday Jan 9th 2012 7.30pm Talk & demonstration of the Lee Silverman Voice details www.lancashire.gov.uk Technique, given by a Speech and Language Therapist ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS WYRE: in our area. Support, advice and info is provided for meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, people with Parkinson”s along with their partners, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am to 12.00 first Thursday of family members and friends, and all new members the month. Next meetings, Dec 1st, Jan 5th, Feb 2nd, will be made most welcome. Further Info Marjorie Mar 1st. For further information please contact Alison or Fleming 01253 868086 Email: marjoriefleming@ Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 talktalk.net Chris Whyham 01253 893571 Email: - 312893 whyham@talktalk.net Thornton Library Events - December 2011 & Jan 2012 Regular Events: Monday 1.30 – 3.00 Toddler and Talk - a new 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 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 (Dec 3 and 17, Jan 14 and 28) 11.00 – 12.00 Chatterbooks – Children’s (age 8 – 10 years) reading group and related activity (Dec 10, Jan 7) Other Events Thurs 8 Dec 2.15 – 2.45 A special Christmas Toddler Rhymetime with a very special visitor! Please contact Thornton library for your FREE ticket. Tues 13 Dec 1.45 – 2.45 Christmas Celebration Event with Stanah School – everyone welcome. COMING SOON! Watch out for the launch of our new children’s board games sessions, plus other events to be held in January 2012. For further details and information on the above events, plus anything else we can help with, please contact Thornton Library on 01253 869138 Blackpool Victoria Hospital Walking Club 11th December: A chance to Shop at and tour the Walls of Chester from only £8.00. Children welcome ring 346384.

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.

THORNTON LADIES CLUB 21st DECEMBER 2011: CHRISTMAS PARTY December’s meeting will be the annual Christmas Party - the theme being; ‘Add a Little Sparkle’ every one is encouraged to wear an item that glitters, glows or sparkles! The target is to get 40 women to attend on the evening - if you have tried us before we would love to see you again...don’t be shy, if you have never been before - this is the one for you! 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 plus, for December, an item of food to contribute to the feast. For more information tel: 01253 851007 or email: lesley.slack@btinternet.com

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Support “SandAid” and lets help them get to Number One for Christmas!

Money raised goes to even experience the happiness and values of the festive season.

SandAid are a collective of amateur unsigned musicians who have recorded an original Christmas song, which is due for download release on the 5th December through iTunes and other leading download retailers. The song has been nearly 12 months in the planning, and was the brainchild of Rob Hulme and his wife AnneMarie Hulme who were fed up with the tradition of Christmas songs being ruined by the X Factor.

Rob was involved in writing the song We’ve Still Got Christmas along with co-writers Ian Hooper and Jeff White, and we wanted to write a song which had a traditional feel, without being too cheesy, and incorporated many of the styles and talents of our fellow Blackpool bands.

We live in uncertain times at the moment, and the lyrics try to establish that no matter what pain, suffering, hardship, or loss touches our every day lives, the one thing which remains constant, is how we try to celebrate Christmas, which we hope helps to consider our perspective of life and create opportunities for change. We are also donating 50p from every 79p sale to BBC Children in Need through sales over the entire Christmas period, as we feel that the song also has a meaning for disadvantaged children, some of which don’t

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We decided to call the band ‘SandAid’ following on from the inspiration of Bob Geldof’s Band Aid. The song was recorded back in June at West Orange Studios near Preston, famous for recording the number one hit ‘Brimful of Asher’ by Cornershop, and is a mix of genres, which represent both the modern and traditional styles of music listened to today. Bobby Ball and Black Lace also kindly donated their time, and feature alongside the many amateur musicians and singers who represent a selection of the many talents which perform in the local bars and pubs in and around the Fylde coast area.

There are also some up and coming singers involved, along with children from St Chads and Carr Head Schools, Poulton.

It has been twenty one years since an original Christmas song reached the number one position in the music charts, and for that fact we would like to try and get the tradition of a true Christmas song into a pole position this year.

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