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JAN/FEB 2012 Editors Letter Welcome to our JAN/FEB edition of LINK-Magazine.

Happy New Year from all of us at LINK-Magazine but by the time you’re reading this, many of you may have already broken their New Year resolutions but not here at LINK. We have changed our distribution so we now come out last week in the month so we can cover all the following months’ events. We have also started working on our new website which will be coming live in February with many new features and advertising options.

As a great start to 2012 we have also sponsored a local charity called Make a Dream who have raised using Facebook over £7000 for local clubs and projects more details inside.

Lets look who are winners are for our competitions, first up Pat Armstrong won our Where Am I? So well done £50 is on its way to you, also to Mrs Borthwick who won the James Jackson WIN your MOT draw.

Don’t forget LINK-Magazine also offers competitive leaflet distribution for up to 96,000 homes and businesses across the Fylde Coast and as well as offering FREE what’s on listings for most local events.

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Mike Sanderson SALE Now On 2 Strawberry Steak Meal Deal 3 AstroLawn Artificial Grass 6/7 Diva Valentines Offers 8 Slimming World Needs You 12 Mount Racing Club News 16 Where Am I? WIN £50 18 Visit Fleetwood Postcard 20 Valentines Offer Lime Lounge 21 Make a Dream Charity 24 Whats On Extra 25 Fleetwood Churches 27 Crossword and Puzzle Page 29 Kids Corner 30 Whats On in FY7 31 LINK-Cash Ads 33 FY7 Young Peoples Clubs 34 Helicopter Crash Memorial 37 FY7 Jokes Sent In 42 FY7 Community Beat 43 Useful Numbers 45 Classified Adverts 46/47

Copy Deadline 15th February 2012 Publisher: MSG Media Ltd Editor: Martin Gardner Sales & Marketing: Martin Gardner, Shaun Hartley 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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Jade Jewellers of Fleetwood is an established family business offering a complete range of jewellery services, specialising in pre- owned and antique jewellery, diamonds and gemstones. We stock a diverse and ever changing range of jewellery for both ladies and gentlemen at extremely competitive prices. Quality, value for money and unrivalled customer service is at the very heart of our business and has earned us an enviable reputation within our industry, locally and across wider districts.

Given our expertise in this area, we are cash buyers of quality pre- owned jewellery, diamonds and luxury watches and offer a very reputable and efficient service when purchasing from the public. We are always happy to give no obligation valuations.

Specialist same day jewellery repairs and refurbishments are available, undertaken by our expert jewellers on the premises. We employ only the highest standards at the best available prices.

In addition we offer a friendly and confidential pawnbroking service where instant cash loans are available against your jewellery and quality watches for up to six months.

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Local slimming expert shares secrets of success!

To celebrate the start of 2012 a weight loss expert from Fleetwood is sharing the secrets of successful slimming to help people turn their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight into a healthy reality.

This January Slimming World has trawled its research to identify the recipe for successful – and sustainable – weight loss. The UK’s favourite slimming club surveyed the lifestyle habits of its most successful slimmers, the target members who have lost weight and kept it off for at least 12 months. It found most people had seven habits in common and dubbed them ‘the seven secrets of successful slimmers’.

Janet who runs Slimming World groups in Fleetwood, Thornton and Blackpool says: “By learning from other slimmers’ success, and perhaps where they’ve gone wrong with past New Year’s resolutions, people in the Fylde who want to slim down this January can give themselves the best possible chance of achieving their goal.

“Successful weight loss isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about keeping it off too.The key is to make healthy, realistic changes to your lifestyle that you can keep up for the rest of your life.”

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THE MOUNTRACING CLUB NEWS UPDATE

LORD LANSING IN THE MONEY AGAIN The Mount Racing Clubs flagship horse Lord Lansing made the long trek down to Lingfield again on Wednesday 23rd November and came within a whisker of landing the spoils.

Despite being raised a hefty 6 pounds in weight and having to overcome the widest of draws in stall 13 the horse turned in a personal best to finish 2nd beaten only by a short head in a photo finish. Joint owner Andy Eaton who made the trip down to the Surrey venue said that ‘Lord Lansing has run a cracker, hes done everything right, tracked the pace and when asked pulled a couple of lengths clear of the third horse its just a shame something has come up and mugged him on the line’.

After this run the handicapper reassessed him and put him up another 3 pounds but this didn’t stop him from finishing in the money again at Kempton Park on Thursday 8th December, where under a patient ride from Martin Harley he finished a very respectable 3rd. Considering this was another big step up in class Lord Lansing proved himself to be a tough and consistent horse and one that 16

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pleased all connections involved. His next target will be on Saturday 7th January where he will line up in a race at Deauville in France.

Like his fellow owner Geoff Holden, Andy Eaton believes that the decision to switch trainers to Karl Burkes has had a positive effect on the Mount Racing Club and he says that the horses are working and running a lot better and the planning and placing of them is a lot more ambitious. We expect to see the arrival of a new Yearling in the next couple of weeks and things are definitely looking up.

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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?

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Joan Whiteside, £50 on its way to you well done.

Last Month Answers Blackpool Illuminations The Bull. Poulton-Le-Fylde St Nicholas Church, Fleetwood

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Fleewood News

What’s happening in Fleetwood?

Fleetwood is a hive of activity, as we move into 2012. Works are almost complete at the Marine Hall Gardens, and scheduled to start at the Coastwatch tower at Rossall Point in early January. The plans to rebuild a modern observation tower are exciting and will create a multi-purpose building that’s also a feature on the coastline.

Plus, if you belong to a community group in Fleetwood please get in touch. We’re collecting information... and meanwhile we’ll publish your news through the existing websites.

The new clinic on Dock Street is moving on apace, and will be completed in Spring, plus the completion of the new fire station, and a number of other big projects like the new council depot and the completion of the Nautical College due to come on stream which will both create jobs and add to the regeneration of the area.

Don’t forget it’s also the Queens Jubilee Year, and the Olympic Torch is coming to Fleetwood too, so 2012 will be an exciting year for everyone in the town.

We want to hear your thoughts and views and gossip – so why don’t you sign up for the Visit Fleetwood Facebook page and contribute your own opinion!

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Delighted by the response so far...

Debbie Bagnall & Jane Harwood part of the admin team

‘Make a dream’ Facebook page originally ‘Stuarts make me a garden’ Facebook page was set up on 18th October 2011 (Stuart died aged 9, 6 years ago).

MONEY RAISED SO FAR

£400 MEMORIAL GARDEN £750 HEADSTONE FOR TW O BABIES £200 MARKYS TRIKE APPEA L £500 TOMMYS YOUTHS £500 MILTON STREET YO UTHS £500 FLEETWOOD ROYAL ETTES £500 BULLDOGS DISPLAY TEAM £500 FLEETWOOD GYM UN DER 10S £250 WISK KIDS £250 THE OUTDOOR ADVEN TURE GROUP £250 FLEETWOOD TOWN UNDER 9S £250 1ST FLEETWOOD SC OUTS £400 HELP WITH BABYS FUN ERAL COSTS £250 FLEETWOOD FOOD BANK £250 GRACIES TRUST £250 TOMMYS BOXING £250 DONNAS DREAM HO USE £250 FLEETWOOD TOWN UNDER 11s £250 BROADWAY STARS dan ce troup

His mum and sister decided to sell all his toys to raise money for a memorial garden with a water feature in his memory. The page raised the money within 3 days and it was decided to keep it going.

Debbie Bagnall part of the Admin team at ‘Make a dream’ told us “Since October we have raised over £7678.31 (16/01/2012) for mostly local kids groups. It has astounded us all the generosity of people, as we rely on donated items to auction off. We are grateful for anything we can auction for the local kids.”

With the success of ‘Make a dream’ and having raised over the allowed limit for fund-raising already, they were looking for a local sponsor to cover the cost of becoming a registered charity. LINK-Magazine a Fleetwood based business, stepped in to donate the cost of setting up as the charity to help ‘Make a dream’ continue the fantastic work of raising much needed funds for local kids groups and other community projects.

If anyone wants to join the page on Facebook it is called ‘Make a dream page’ so you can bid on items for sale that end at 7pm every evening, with over 1500 members. You can donate by sending an email through inbox to any of the team; Jane Harwood, Jane Trott and Debbie Bagnall. The team due to the success have now taken on two more admins who have just joined them Melanie Woolford and Marc Green to deal with demand and are also looking at offering a local delivery service.

If you’re not on facebook but would still like to make a donation of an item/s that we can sell or for more information please contact Debbie on 01253 421061 or Jane 01253 422100

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Zumba with Beth The Mount Methodist Church, Mount Road, Fleetwood.

Tuesdays & Fridays 10.30am. Tel: 07594 658966 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 2011at Carleton Scout HQ. See website for more information: www.livewyregangshow.org.uk Fleetwood Camera Club We warmly welcome anyone interested in traditional photography and digital imaging.

We give advice on all aspects of photography. We hold internal competitions and take part in external ones too.

Photographic Group - alternate Wednesdays. Travel Group - alternate Mondays. Both groups meet at 7.30pm for a 7.45 start at the Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road. The cost for guests is £2 per session.

Photographic Group - through slides and digital images we learn about photography. We would be really pleased if you would come and share your photography experiences with us. 8th February- 2nd Half Yearly Competition Results. 22nd February - “Chairman’s Night” An evenings entertainment with Peter Kuxhaus

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Travel Group - through slides and digital photography we learn about and “visit” places all over the world.

6th February - “Home and Away” - Peter Hornblower 20th February - “Aspects of Equador” - June and Ken Hall Contact: Ritchie McCulloch 820249 PARKINSON”S UK The monthly meeting of the Blackpool branch will take place at 7.30pm on Monday Feb 6th at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, West Drive Cleveleys FY5 2BL. Entertainment This Month =Barry Shaw Talk/Slide Show entitled Memories Of Old Blackpool. 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. All new members made most welcome. Further Info from Marjorie Fleming 01253 868086. Email: marjoriefleming@talktalk.net. Chris Whyham 01253 893571 Email: whyham@talktalk.net Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club Swimarathon. Our annual Swimarathon will be held at Fleetwood Swimming Baths on Saturday 17th March 2012. The Principal Charity is for Victoria Hospital Cardiac Unit. Money raised will be to purchase much needed equipment. Anyone or organisation wishing to take part, please contact me for an application form. Swimming times are 10, 11 and 12 with seven teams per hour. Lion Stuart Gratrix, Event Organiser, Tel 01253 875548 Fax 01253 870358

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Fleetwood Cancer Support Group This meeting is for anyone affected by any type of cancer. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Euston Hotel Fleetwood FY7 6BN, between 6:30pm until 8:00pm. All welcome. For further details contact Rita Hewitt on Mobile: 07749 631661.

Fleetwood Spiritualist Church, 5, Oak St. Sundays 6.30 pm: Divine Service Mondays 7.30 pm: Spiritual Healing Tuesdays 7.30 pm: Open Circle

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Now all the festivities are over and 2012 has begun, we would like to keep you in the picture about any events and activities which are to take place in our Churches each month, and proffer an invitation to you all to come and join with us at any time. You will all be most welcome.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES IN FEBRUARY Friday 3 February – St. Paul’s Church Hall, Warren Avenue South – COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE – 10.00am to 12.00noon. Admission is free, so do come and browse through the books and enjoy a coffee too. You can arrive earlier for Bible reading and prayers led by Reverend Tountas, which starts at 9.45am.

Friday 3 February – Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road – COFFEE MORNING – 10.30am to 12.00noon. Everyone is very welcome. The Church will be open if you wish a period of quiet reflection.

Wednesday 15 February – United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road – COFFEE MORNING – 10.30am to 12.00noon. Entrance is 50p including refreshments. There will be a bookstall, a “bring & buy” stall, a raffle, and the New to You shop will be open, selling clothes, collectables and craft work.

It really is an “Aladdin’s Cave. Do come and see for yourself.

Thursday 16 February – St. Nicholas Rooms, Broadway – COFFEE MORNING – 10.00am to 11.15am. Come and join in the good fellowship whilst enjoying a good brew.

Sunday 26 February – Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road – BREAKFAST AT TRINITY – 9.30am to 10.30am. An hour when 5 to 12 year olds can join in some tremendous activities, and have their breakfast too.

Sunday 26 February – St. David’s Hall, Larkholme Lane/Fleetwood Road – CAUSEWAY WORSHIP – from 3.00pm. A fabulous afternoon for people with difficulties to share in a period of fun & Christian Worship, specially designed for their needs, and in a safe environment. Extra helpers are urgently needed.

If you would like to become involved please pop along and have a word with those in charge. It would be a tremendously rewarding experience.

DON’T FORGET - Every Tuesday and Friday – St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street – COFFEE MORNING – 9.30am to about 3.00pm. There’s always a fantastic atmosphere, and lots of chatter, and the toasted teacakes are scrumptious. Do come and see for yourself, when you’re down town at the market.

Every Tuesday – St. David’s Hall, Larkholme Lane/ Fleetwood Road – BREAKING BREAD – 12.00noon.

A fabulous meal in wonderful company, waited on by some of the young children from Flakefleet School, all for the very cheap price of £3.00. Not to be missed.

Every Wednesday – St. Wulstan’s Green Hut, Poulton Road – WEDNESDAY CLUB – 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Come and enjoy a good “cuppa” and pleasant company, and even play a game of bingo.

RENT A HALL FOR A “DO” Fleetwood Churches Together have 4 halls available for hire at very reasonable rates, in various parts of the town. If you are planning a “do” and need a hall, please ring any of the numbers below for more detail and information.

Mount Methodist Church Hall, Mount Road – contact 01253 771062 United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road – contact 01253 777451 or http://fleetwood.urc.org.uk St. Paul’s Church Hall, Warren Avenue South – contact 01253 873118 St. David’s Hall, Larkholme Lane/Fleetwood Road – contact 01253 872363 or www.achurchnearyou.com/ st.davidsfwd This year Easter falls early in April, so the period of Lent begins in February. As usual, the Churches Together in Fleetwood will be hosting Lent Lunches on every Friday during Lent. This consists of a very simple meal of soup and a roll with a piece of cheese, together with a brew. Donations received will this year be sent to The Mercy Ship Project, which sends volunteer Doctors, Nurses and other professionals, around the world, to provide valuable, much needed, medical treatment to those in desperate need. These medical professionals give up their holidays in order to offer their services, so I think we should give generously to support the work they do abroad, and to provide equipment for them to continue to do so.

Here are the dates and venues for this year’s lunches. I will repeat the information in the next issue, and will give details of Easter Services too.

Friday 24 February – St. Nicholas Rooms, Broadway – 11.45am to 1.15pm.

Friday 2 March – St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street – 11.45am to 1.15pm.

Friday 9 March – Emmanuel Church, Elm Street – 11.45am to 1.15pm.

Friday 16 March – St. David’s Hall, Larkholme Lane/ Fleetwood Road – 11.45am to 1.15pm.

Friday 23 March – Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton Road – 11.45am to 1.15pm.

Friday 30 March – St. Paul’s Church Hall, Warren Avenue South – 11.45am to 1.15pm.

We look forward to seeing you at any or all of these lunches, and other events.

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Chatsworth Reading Group will be discussing The Secret River by Kate Grenville.

Ongoing Events Every Monday GO ON from 1.30-3.00 an internet based computer course for beginners. The course is tutor supported with topics from using a mouse to searching for jobs online. To book a place contact the library. Knit, Natter and Sew from 2-3pm. Bring any crafts and join in the gossip! Refreshments will be provided. Every Tuesday in term time Job Club 1.30-4.30 Need help creating a CV or improving your interview techniques? A Tutor with the Adult College will be on hand to help.

Every Thursday Morning10.00-11.00 A representative from Help Direct will be here to offer help and support.

Unsure which department to contact for help? Ask Help Direct.10:30-11:00 Toddler Rhyme Time. Songs, rhymes and stories for the under 5s and their carers.

Every Friday GO ON from 10.00-11.30 an internet based computer course for beginners. The course is tutor supported with topics from using a mouse to searching for jobs online. To book a place contact the library Under Fives Storytime, 2.15-2.45pm. Half an hour of stories and an occasional rhyme.

Details for all events are available from:Chatsworth Library, Chatsworth Ave, Fleetwood 01253 771601 chatsworth.library@lancashire.gov.uk FLEETWOOD LIBRARY FEBRUARY Regular Events: Mondays: Go On beginners IT classes (by appointment only) 10am-12pm. Please contact the Library for more details and to book an appointment.

Tuesdays: Work Club (drop in session) 10am-12pm with advice on CV writing and job applications.Wednesdays: Toddler Rhyme Time. 10.30am-11.00am. Join in with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a short story. Thursdays: Story Time. 2.15pm-2.45pm. Stortimes for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities. Fridays: Baby Bounce and Rhyme.11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of kneebouncing! Saturdays: Board Games Club. 11-12pm.

Come and play all your favourite games with the whole family.

Special Events: February 7th: 2pm-3pm Reading Club for readers of all abilities. February 13th: 3.45pm-4.45pm.

12 Up Reading Club. February 14th: 2.15pm-3.15pm The Adult Reading Group. Discussing ‘The Other Half Lives’

by Sophie Hannah. All welcome Join us for an informal chat over coffee to discuss this month’s book. February 20th: 3.45pm-4.45pm Chatterbooks reading group for 8 to 11 year olds, discussing ‘One Dog and His Boy’’ by

Eva Ibbotson. February 21st: 2pm-3pm Reading Club for readers of all abilities. For further information about any of these events please contact Fleetwood Library on 01253 775800. www.lancashire.gov.uk email: fleetwood. library@lancashire.gov.uk Dance Skull Adult Beginners tap dancing, Mondays at 19:30. Exercise and fun in one class! Group drama classes for children, Mondays at 18:00 for 5 - 10yrs, and 18:45 for 11 - 16yrs.

Make friends and build confidence. At St. Davids Church, Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. For further details contact gailskull@hotmail.co.uk or tel. 07901 788883.

Activities Fylde Coast YMCA The Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood FY7 6JL. Monday: Pilates: 6.00-7.00pm. Tuesday: Belly Dancing: 6.30-7.30pm.

Wednesday: Yoga: 10.00-11.30am. Thursday: After School Drama Club: 4.00-4.45pm – 4-7 years. 4.455.30pm – 8-11 years. For more information contact Hannah – Lofthouse Manager on 01253 872 320 Prince Arthur February Gigs Dave Arcari Friday 3rd February 2012 Ben Metcalfe and Joe McCorriston Friday 10th February Derren Nauendorf Friday 17th February 2012 Tony Auton Band Friday 24th February 2012 Indoor Car Boot (monthly) on Sunday 29th January from 8 til noon at Fleetwood Sea Cadet base.

Wyre Seagulls first home game of the season Friday 17th February at SubZero, Cleveleys 9.45pm. Tickets £2 Adult, £1 Kids. Happy New Year to all our followers and sponsors for your continued support of your local hockey team.

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP WYRE: meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am - 12.00 first Thurs of the month. Next meetings Feb 2nd, Mar 1st. For further info contact Alison or Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 - 312893 Larkholme Community Centre, Cartmell Ave Larkholme.

Function room for hire £10 per hour. Good parking space and tea making facilities. For details ring 686814 or 870268 The Lancashire Festival of Darts returns to Marine Hall, Fleetwood for the third consecutive year on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January. The event is open to all darts players and consists of events for men, ladies and youth darts players, with a massive £8,000 plus prize fund.

Players from the World Championships currently featuring on BBC and ESPN will be at the event providing a great opportunity to see these players pit their skills against local pub players, along with County and Super League players.

Doors open at 9am and entry is free so come along and watch the action.

Next month Marine Hall will also play host to the International Six Nations Championship Darts event on Friday 24 – Sunday 26 February where top players from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Holland will compete.

Details of team line ups are soon to be released – check www.marinehall.co.uk for updates and to book your place. Tickets are £5 per day or £10 for the three day weekend.

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1st Fleetwood Scouts

Scout Hut, St. John’s Ave, Fleetwood www.1stfleetwoodscoutgroup.org.uk 1st Fleetwood Scout Group is open to both boys and girls and meets on Mon, Tues & Wed nights.

Monday is Cub Scouts aged 8-10 years Section Leader Tracy Douglas, Tuesday is Beaver Scouts aged 6-8 Section Leader Julie Winterbottom and Scouts is Wednesday aged 10-14 years Section Leader is Clare May. Camping, Hiking, climbing, backwoods cooking, trips out, IT, DIY, to name just a few activities. There are loads of badges and awards the children can work towards gaining, to suit all ages, interests and capabilities. Contact: Belinda Armstrong Tel: 877818. Email: a.b.armstrong@btinternet.com

1301 (Fleetwood) Squadron, Air Training Corps Grange Road, Fleetwood FY7 8BH.

Tel: 01253 870493 (Tues & Thurs only) Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Thurs. Age: 13-20. A variety of opportunities are on offer to the cadets including flying, gliding, Adventurous Training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sports, overseas camps plus many more.The organisation is staffed by Adult Volunteers and we are always looking for interested adults from the local community to join us. Contact: Flt Lt Kath Lane E-mail: adj.1301@aircadets.org www.aircadets.org

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Milton Youth & Community Centre, Blakiston Street, Fleetwood FY7 6QW. Time: Tues, Thurs 7 - 9.30pm Fri 6 8.30pm. Age: 13 yr -19yrs Fleetwood Youth Club has all the usual youth club activities like pool, table tennis, cooking, gaming and games including X Box. Bike clubs and much more. We also offer youth advice. Contact: Brian Wood Email: Brian.Wood@ lancashire.gov.uk Phone: 01253 775100 Activity Costs: Per session fee Cost for young people: £0.20

The Mount Taekwondo Club

Thursdays 17:25 to 19:00 St Nicholas’ Church, Community Hall, Broadway, Fleetwood. Try Taekwondo, Challenge Yourself!! Keep Fit, Have Fun and Learn Self Defence. Mixed Class open to all ages from 6/7 upwards, Subs £10 per month, family discounts available. Just turn up on the night.

Sea Cadets

Princes Way, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8PG Tel: 01253 771866 Email fleetwoodseacadets@btinternet.com www.units.ms-sc.org/fleetwood Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Fri Age: 10-18 yrs. Fleetwood Sea Cadets are part of a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation, open to all young people aged 12 to 18. The Marine Cadets is for young people aged 13 to 18 and has a Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years of age. It is Britain’s most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people with Units run by enthusiastic adult volunteers.

Preston Street, Fleetwood. Tel: 01772 717078 www.lancashirearmycadets.com Time: Mon & Weds 7-9pm (turn up on Night) Age: (Year 8) 12-18 yrs 9 months Cost: Free 4-6 trial period followed by £10 enrolment fee (to cover insurance) and you will receive a free uniform. Group run by Adult Volunteers

St. Davids Hall, Fleetwood.Time: Every Thursday 7-9pm Age: 8 -13 yrs. Cost: £1 per child which includes a drink and packet of crisps. Pick up service available from Chaucer school at 6.50pm (must ring Father John to arrange pick up 876176). Activities include snooker, singing, table tennis, football, games, arts and crafts and trips out.

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Helicopter Crash Memorial On 1 February a new memorial will be unveiled on Fleetwood seafront, to remember the men who were killed in the Morecambe Bay helicopter crash.

On 27 December 2006, a helicopter was picking up workers from the rig in Morecambe Bay when it crashed into the sea killing everyone on board. RNLI life boatmen from Fleetwood brought the bodies back to shore at Fleetwood, which is why Sandra Potton, wife of the pilot Steve Potton, chose the spot for the memorial.

Twelve months ago, Sandra approached Cllr Andrea Kay with the idea for the memorial that she had been thinking about for a while.

Andrea has helped Sandra through a series of meetings which have been held with Wyre and Lancashire County Councils to sort out the details of where the monument should go and the details of its siting. Now, Sandra’s plans are about to come to fruition with the unveiling of the monument in this special service on Wednesday 1 February.

Pictured Cllr Andrea Kay & Sanra Potton The service will take place at 3pm, and Sandra will perform the unveiling of the memorial. The Mayor of Wyre will be in attendance, along with the Head Boys and Girls from Fleetwood High, Cardinal Allen and Rossall Schools, and a short dedication service will be performed by Rev Michael Payne.

The service is being held after the anniversary of the tragedy so that Steve’s son can be there after making the journey from Canada, along with the wives and families of the other lost men – which would have been difficult to arrange on the exact anniversary of the crash, which is so near to Christmas.

Sandra is meeting the not inconsiderable cost of the memorial herself. It’s a lectern style, dark grey granite plinth, etched with illustrations of a helicopter, gas rig and an RNLI boat, and poignantly, a forget-me-not flower. The names The memorial, sited just at the left of the RNLI of the brave men who lost their lives in this disaster will be commemorated as a permanent station on Fleetwood sea front, will join a number of other tributes on the Wyre coastline reminder for generations to come. which mark the tragic loss of life through the generations to the power of the Irish Sea off our shore. (source www.visitcleveleys.co.uk)

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Fleetwood Jokes & Comments Sent In

Mafia Godfather finds out that his bookkeeper, Enzo, has cheated him out of 10 million bucks.

His bookkeeper is deaf. That was the reason he got the job in the first place. It was assumed that Enzo would hear nothing that he might have to testify about in court.

When the Godfather goes to confront Enzo about his missing $10 million, he takes along his lawyer who knows sign language.

Another glass.... “It’s a cabernet, eight years old, a south-western slope, oak barrels, matured at 8 degrees. Requires three more years for finest results.” “Correct.”

The lawyer signs to Enzo, “He’ll kill you if you don’t tell him.”

“ So,” says the cop to the driver, where have ya been?”

Enzo signs back, “OK. You win! The money is in a brown briefcase, buried behind the shed in my cousin Bruno’s backyard in Woodbridge !”

“Why, I’ve been to the pub of course,” slurs the drunk.

A third glass...’’It’s a pinot blanc champagne, high grade and exclusive’’calmly said the drunk.

The director was astonished. He winked at his secretary to suggest something. She left the The Godfather tells the lawyer, “Ask him where the room, and came back in with a glass of urine.

10 million bucks is that he embezzled from me.”

The alcoholic tried it.

The lawyer, using sign language, asks Enzo where the money is.

“It’s a blonde, 26 years old, three months pregnant and if you don’t give me the bloody job, Enzo signs back, “I don’t know what you are talk- I’ll name the father.” ing about.”

He got it!

The lawyer tells the Godfather, “He says he doe ............................................................................... isn’t know what you are talking about.”

An Irishman who had a little too much to drink is driving home from the city one night and, of The Godfather pulls out a pistol, puts it to Enzo’s course, his car is weaving violently all over the temple and says, “Ask him again!” road. - A cop pulls him over.

The Godfather asks the lawyer, “What did he say?”

“ Well,” says the cop, “it looks like you’ve had quite a few to drink this evening.” “ I did all right,” the drunk says with a smile.

The lawyer replies, “ He says you don’t have the balls to pull the trigger.”

Don’t you just LOVE lawyers?! ............................................................................., I pass on only the best!

At a wine merchants, the regular taster died and the director advertised for a new one to hire.

“Did you know,” says the cop, standing straight and folding his arms across his chest, that a few intersections back, your wife fell out of your car?”

“Oh, thank heavens,” sighs the drunk. “For a minute there, I thought I’d gone deaf.” ................................................................................

A drunk staggers into a Catholic Church, enters a confessional booth, sits down, but says nothing.

A drunkard with a ragged dirty look came to apply for the position. The director of the warehouse The Priest coughs a few times to get his attention wondered how to send him away. They gave him but the drunk continues to sit there. a glass to drink.

Finally, the Priest pounds three times on the wall.

He tried it and said, “It’s a Muscat , three years old, grown on a north slope, matured in steel The drunk mumbles, “ain’t no use knockin, containers. Low grade but acceptable”. there’s no paper on this side either!”

“That’s correct”, said the boss.

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as knowing what your children are up to, where and with whom. Your neighbourhood Hello team are committed to keeping the streets safe for everyone’s Happy New Year to you all. use, no-one should suffer any 2012 is marching on and I am form of anti-social behaviour already looking at our Policing (asb), and if they do – we need plans for the events that lie to know about it. ASB makes ahead in Spring and Summer!! people’s lives a misery, we won’t 2011 saw some challenging times in relation to policing as im tolerate it and neither should you – report it. We will take a no doubt you will have seen on the national media. Lancashire firm stance in order to prosecute and educate anyone found Constabulary has carried out committing anti-social behaviour. an unprecedented number of ASB occurs in many forms and organisational reviews in order we will deal with the problem to lower the costs of policing speedily and proportionately, whilst carefully balancing this utilising our colleagues from against any effect this would other agencies to prevent the have on frontline policing and reducing or removing that threat same issues re-occuring. altogether.

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All ward areas now have a single PACT meeting, just prior to the Fleetwood Town Council meeting at The North Euston Hotel, on the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm until 6:45pm. This is a ‘drop in’ event and your local Neighbourhood team will be available to discuss with you personally any issues you may have. Feel free to call in and see us.

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Al-Anon Family Groups - 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous - 0845 769 7555 Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans

LOCAL SERVICES

Blackpool Council - 01253 477477 www.blackpool.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 Fleetwood 45-47 Lord Street - 01253 770557 Christians Against Poverty 01253 875958 Help the Aged - 0808 800 6565

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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 Knott End Ferry - 01253 891000 Tourist Information - 01253 773953 National Express - 0870 580 8080 National Rail - 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency - 0845 50 40 30 Stagecoach - 01772 886633

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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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Fleetwood Hospital - 01253 306 000 Blackpool Victoria Hospital - 01253 300 000 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

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 Bipolar Self Help Group Fleetwood 0845 4238926 email: mdffleetwood@gmail.com Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699 MOSAC - 01253 628598

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