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Slice the top and bottom from the orange.

Stand it upright on a board and work your way around it with a sharp knife, cutting off the skin and all the pith. Cut out the segments from between the membranes, working over a bowl to save the juice, letting the segments fall into the bowl. When you've finished, squeeze the juice from the remaining membrane into the bowl too. Put the finely shredded cabbage and grated parsnip into another bowl, add most of the orange juice (not the segments yet) and trickle over the olive oil. Add a little salt and pepper, toss the lot together with your hands, then transfer to serving plates. Scatter the orange segments and date slices over the red cabbage and parsnip, then finish with a scattering of thyme. Serve straight away.

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Hugh's veggie cooking tips...

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ingredients 400g waxy or new potatoes 400g spinach, stripped of any coarse stems 2tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1tsp freshly grated ginger 2tsp garam masala 2-3tbsp double cream or coconut cream (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Halve or quarter larger potatoes so that all the pieces are roughly the same size. Put into a saucepan, cover with water, add salt and bring to the boil.

Simmer for eight to 12 minutes, until tender. Drain. (You can use leftover cooked potatoes for this dish too.)

Wash the spinach thoroughly, then pack it, with just the water that clings to it, into a saucepan. Cover and put over a medium heat until the spinach has wilted in its own liquid - just a few minutes. Drain and leave in a colander until cool enough to handle, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can

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Put three or four different veggie dishes on the table, so none are dominant. They'll get passed around, shared and you'll discover a new approach to eating.  Have a reasonable store cupboard of pulses. Popping open a tin of chickpeas can turn a simple dish into a hearty meal.

with your hands. Chop the spinach roughly. Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently sweat the onion for 10 minutes or so, until soft. Add the garlic, chilli, ginger and garam masala. Cook for a couple of minutes more, then thickly slice the potatoes into the pan.

Cook for a couple of minutes before adding the chopped spinach and cook briefly to warm through. The dish is lovely like this, or you can make it a little richer and more luxurious by stirring in the double cream or coconut cream with the spinach. Either way, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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MOTORING Indeed, the Sport's cabin is now on a par with that of a conventional executive saloon. It's certainly spacious enough, while the Sport's trump card - lofty driving position - will likely be a deal-clincher for some.

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At the core of growing apples

By Hannah Stephenson

Orchards are hosting apple festivals and events throughout the country this month, where the public can learn more about the different varieties and glean advice on how to grow their favourites.

Among those celebrating the harvest is Brogdale Farm in Kent, home of the National Fruit Collection and host to the UK's largest apple festival on October 19 and 20.

Brogdale grows a staggering 2,200 varieties, of which more than 500 will be on display.

One of the most important things to consider when buying an apple tree for your garden is its rootstock, says Michael Austen, a guide at Brogdale and experienced apple grower.

"The first thing is to consider how much room you have and then check what rootstock the young tree is on. If you have a small space go for the dwarfing rootstocks like M9 or M27, while if you have plenty of room you could go for an M25 rootstock."

Most suburban situations provide good pollen due to the close proximity of other gardens and it's not always necessary to have pollinators if the bees and other pollinating insects are generous with their visits.

There are some self-fertile varieties but others need a plant partner and you need to take heed of pollination groups. If you don't have a neighbouring apple tree, select two varieties in the same group or the adjoining group. For instance, group 2 and 4 will pollinate group 3 as will any others in group 3.

"Buy a young tree, between one and two years old. The rootstock number should be marked on the label and if it isn't, don't buy, because the rootstock controls the size of the tree," says Austen. "Any good nursery will tell you what rootstock the tree is on.

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Young trees tend to grow quicker than older ones."

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Apple trees like well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny spot, but don't plant them in pure compost, Austen advises.

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Of course, young apple trees will need staking, but take care how you do it.

"All dwarfing trees will need a stake for the whole of their lives. The more vigorous rootstocks will need to be staked for the first five years and after that the rootstocks should be strong enough to hold the tree up.

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If all goes well, you should be harvesting your first fruits in the third year after planting, building up to producing a full crop by the fifth or sixth year, says Austen.

Easy trees, which tend to be fairly disease resistant and produce good crops, include Red Falstaff, Red Windsor and Greensleeves, he says, as well as Egremont Russet, which is good for organic growing.

There are fears for the future of traditional English apple varieties, which are in decline due to a lack of consumer demand for home-grown varieties.

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Sorbus (Rowan)

This deciduous tree comes into its own in autumn when it bears bunches of bright red berries and its foliage turns rich red or warm yellows.

S. aucuparia, the most common variety, is a mediumsized tree which can grow to 15m (50ft) and produces clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring followed by the berries in autumn. Other good varieties include S. commixta, which is a slightly smaller tree with outstanding autumn foliage colour, as the leaves turn shades of vivid red, yellow and purple, and S. sargeniana, a large-leaved, slow-growing variety which takes on brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn, plus scarlet fruits. Sorbus should be planted in the sun or dappled shade in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. They make beautiful specimen trees.

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Try to keep the site fully occupied - if there are neglected or vacant plots, encourage friends and neighbours to take them on. That way, a hard-pushed local authority would be less likely to sell it to developers, claiming there is no demand.

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If your site is not thriving, take a more active role in selfmanagement, sparking enthusiasm so that everyone pulls together and takes pride in the site. Councils offer various levels of independence, but it is in their interest to hand over some of the management as it saves them time and money.

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Run your allotment organically, putting wildlife habitats in place.

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Lytham St Annes News

Residents’ interests must come first on fracking: Town Hall environment chief Extra safeguards are needed to ensure protection of agricultural land in the vicinity of Singleton’s planned shale gas site, according to Fylde councillors.

Granting of planning permission for the site on land south of Grange Road, Singleton, is a matter for Lancashire County Council as shale gas is classed as mineral extraction.

Fylde Council has been consulted by the County Hall and has informed the county planners that any Environmental Impact Assessment – an essential part of Cuadrilla’s planning application to County Hall – should take into effect the wellhead’s impact on surrounding farmland.

“We are asking if activities on the pad could affect immediately adjoining farmland. It would be appropriate for this to be investigated before any drilling starts.

“We don’t know if fracking will get the green light. If it does, we need to assist Whitehall and the county council to ensure a proper system of regulation is in place to protect Fylde residents.

“The council’s working group is continuing to look closely at all matters and it will continue to work with residents and people involved in the industry.

“I will be seeking a meeting with the county council’s Cabinet member for the Environment to discuss what appetite they have for the future of shale gas exploration and production in Fylde and Lancashire.”

Councillor Tommy Threlfall, Fylde Council’s cabinet member for Environment and Partnerships, said: “Planning permission in relation to shale gas is entirely a matter for Lancashire County Council, but Fylde Council can and will make representations as statutory consultees on behalf of the people of Fylde.

“Whether fracking ultimately comes or not is not a matter for Fylde Council but, if it does, it should be regulated properly and give proper protection to the community.

“The council also produced an extensive ‘task and finish’ report on shale gas last year and we sent that to MP Mark Menzies.

I met Mr Menzies and explained to him the importance of the area’s concerns being heard in Whitehall. Following those discussions the Government has now established the Office of Unconventional Gas and Oil to regulate the industry.

“We have been consulted by County Hall on an environmental impact assessment for the proposed Singleton site and we made our views very clear: we accept that the wellhead pad is small but we can’t accept that its small size necessarily means a minimal effect on land use.

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Actress Jenny Ansdell who played Babe the Sheep-Pig in the final outdoor play of the season at Lytham Hall is delighted with a donation made by the audience by means of a Teddy Bear Raffle.

Jenny who is running the Ealing Half Marathon shortly in support of the Brain Tumour charity

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“We had a wonderful afternoon with a very enthusiastic audience at Lytham Hall,” she said, “and it was a marvellous surprise for me to receive a donation of £70 towards my target.”

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Lytham St Annes News

Views wanted on ideas for former nightclub site Public views are needed on ideas as to what to do with the former Scruples nightclub site on Lytham Green.

Councillors will consider all views before deciding which, if any, proposals to back. The site, next to the yacht club on the “sea front”, has been paved since the nightclub was demolished some years ago.

Councillors are seeking views from the public and voluntary groups on the following proposals: 1. A sand and water “play park” for children as proposed by a local park group which has submitted a Stage One application for £415,000 to construct and manage the site to the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF). The scheme proposes inclusion of a cabin providing refreshments, the income from which would pay for increased maintenance of the play facility. If Fylde Council, which owns the land, backs the concept then the group will submit a further Stage Two bid to further pursue the £415,000 from the CCF.

Coastal Communities Fund’s Stage Two deadline on 7 October.

A page has been set up on the council’s website for members of the public to express their views.

The page invites written responses rather than simply the chance to vote on a preferred option.

The page can be seen at: www.fylde.gov.uk/ scruplesconsultation Councillor David Eaves, Fylde Council leader, said: “This is a prime site for improvement – and one of the best sites anywhere in Fylde for an appropriate scheme.

“It has been deteriorating in recent years and has looked a bit dilapidated on what is one of the finest spots on the entire Lancashire coast.

“The question, of course, is what sort of development there should be there. One perfectly reasonable response is just to say that the site should be kept as the Green itself – a place for quiet and to appreciate the area’s natural beauty.

2. Improved landscaping, seating, planting and a possible sculpture – as proposed by a local society.

3. Beach huts – to supplement the popular beach huts in St Annes.

4. Other uses, commercial or not – members of the public can proffer their own suggested uses.

The timing of the CCF bid means that views from members of the public must be received by Fylde Council by 5pm Thursday 12 September. If the council is to ultimately back the sand and water play proposal, it will have to do so before the

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“The other view is to develop it tastefully and appropriately in keeping with the adjacent features. Cabinet members are undecided but we don’t think we should stand still.

“We know that beach huts are popular and we know that a children’s sand and water park would be appreciated by parents and tourists.

We also know that a quiet landscaped area would be in character with the rest of the Green and, of course, we would consider any other use, either commercial or not.

“This isn’t a popularity contest – we can’t be bound by how people ‘vote’, so we are asking to write in with their views and we will read all submissions before deciding on council policy.”

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Local Community • Events at Lytham Library On going events Every Tuesday 10.30-11 Baby Bounce and Rhyme fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers Every Wednesday 10.30-11 Toddler Time singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers 1st and 3rd Tuesday 2.30-4.30 Family History Group 1st and 3rd Monday 11-12 Knit and Natter 2nd Tuesday each month 2pm -3pm Adult Reading Group. An informal and friendly group where a wide variety of books are discussed.

2nd Monday each month 10am-12pm Chess & Cards, all welcome 4th Tuesday 2.30-3.30pm Chat & Cuppa, all welcome Contact details: email Lytham.library@ lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0845 053 0005 • Events at St Annes Library Ongoing events Every Monday 10 -10.30 Baby Bounce and Rhyme fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers Every Monday 11-11.30 Toddler Time singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers Every Tuesday Storytime 11am 1st Wednesday 10am and 2nd Thursday 2pm each month Reading Groups. Come and join in the discussions.

1st and 3rd Friday every month 10-12 Knit Together all welcome to knit, crochet, chat and enjoy a brew.

1st Tuesday 2-4 and 3rd Wednesday 2-4 Family History Group Every Thursday Online basics session 10am -12 (booking essential) 1st and 3rd Tuesday 10am Together Wii Play. Supported WiiFit Sessions aimed at older people to discover the latest fun way to keep active.

Every Friday 9.30-12.30 Work Club for anyone who is looking for employment or a change in career Every Monday one to one help with online forms and CV writing, booking essential Other events Thursday 10th October 10-2 Health Fair, call in to see a variety of stalls and practitioners Thursday 17th October 7.30pm “Poems and extracts by Rossendale authors” talk

by Sid Calderbank Thursday 31st October 10.30 – 12 Children’s Halloween Workshop Monday 21st October 2.15 – 2.45 Poetry Group

Friday 25th October 2pm Talk by author Alan Veale Contact details: stannes.library@ lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0845 053 0005 • Events at Ansdell Library On-going weekly events Every Tuesday 2pm Story time for under 5s Fun stories, crafts and colouring.

Every Thursday 10.30am Baby Bounce and Rhyme fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers.

Every Monday Toddler Rhyme Time 10.30-11am singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers.

Every Friday Computer Basics 2-4pm.

Get started on line. Booking required.Every Saturday Family Games Club 10am – 12.30 Visit the library as a family and play traditional board games.

Other events Tuesday 8th October 3.45-4.45pm Trailblazers, A fun reader’s activity group for children aged 7 to 11. Enjoy books, games and crafts.

Tuesday 8th and 22nd October Knit & Natter, 10.30am. A warm welcome awaits from this fun group.

Thursday 10th October 2-3pm An introduction to meditation with Jayne Morrisey Free tickets from Ansdell Library.

Entrance by ticket only.

Saturday 12th October 10am -12.

Friends of Ansdell Library Booksale, Come and grab a bargain!

Monday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October 2-3.30pm. Six Weeks of Stories for Grown-Ups. Listen to stories and poems read aloud whilst enjoying refreshments.

Monday 14th October 7.30pm. The Railway Comes to Lytham and St. Annes, a talk by Roy Winter. Free tickets from Ansdell Library. Entrance by ticket only.

Monday 21st October Family History, 2-4pm. Find out about your past. Booking required.

Thursday 24th October Chat & Cuppa, 2-3pm. Friends of Ansdell Library serve refreshments and a warm welcome.

Monday 28th October 5.30-6.30pm.

Children’s Tales by Candlelight, Join us for scary stories and refreshments by candlelight. Fancy dress!

Monday 29th October 7.30pm. Tales’

by Candlelight. Join us for scary stories for grown-ups and refreshments by candlelight.

Tickets £2 (£1 FOAL members) from Ansdell Library.

Contact details: Email Ansdell.library@ lancashire.gov.uk tel 0845 053 0005

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• Events at Kirkham Library On - going weekly events Every Monday 10am Baby Bounce and Rhyme fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers.

Every Wednesday 10am Story Time Enjoy stories and craft activities with your toddler.

Suitable for pre-school children from around 18 months old.

Other events 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9.30- 12.00 Game on!

Junior Games Club: board games for 5-16 year olds. Free membership.

Thursday 24th October 2.15 – 2.45pm Sensory Storytime for Adults 2.15 to 2.45pm.

Thursday 24th October 11-12 Coffee and Chat Club. Held monthly on 4th Thursday, everyone is welcome.

Thursday 10th and 24th October 10.30-12.00 Knit and Natter.

Kirkham Library Reading Groups Wednesday Group: 2nd October. 5-6pm. (every 1st Wednesday of month.)

Friday Group: 18th October. 11-12am. (every 3rd Friday of month) Monday 14th October 7-9pm Creative writing workshop for community anthology.

Monday 28th October 2-5pm Autumn Wreath Craft Workshop drop in 2-5pm Thursday 31st October 10.00-1.00am (dropin). Make a Halloween Haunted House: Craft Workshop and ideas for creepy reading.

Contact details: Email Kirkham.library@ lancashire.gov.uk tel 0845 053 0005

• Lytham Hall The grounds are open to the public every Monday to Friday.

The Tearoom is open serving Hot and Cold Food on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays Grounds Open: 10.00am to 4.30pm, Admission: free of charge. Sundays at Lytham Hall, The Tearoom is open serving Hot and Cold Food. Grounds Open: 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Admission: £1 per Adults / 50p per Child / £1 Car Parking. www.lythamhall.co.uk Guided Tours of the 18th Century grade 1 listed Georgian Manor House give an insight into the history of the colourful Clifton family, who were accused of conspiracy during the Lancashire plot to restore James 11 to the throne. Tour Times: 12.00 & 2.00pm, Admission: £4 per Adult / £2.00 per per Child Lytham Hall 5K Run Event Date: Sunday 6th October, Grounds Open/Timings: 9.00am to 4.30pm, Admission: Contact/Booking:- lythamhall5k@quaseb.co.uk Lytham Hall offers a picturesque setting for a 5K run but it is the latest event to join up with Run England in a bid to support participants in keeping their running going once the event is over.

Halloween Spooktacular Event Date: Thursday 31st October, Times : 1.00 pm to 3.00pm, Admission: £1 per Child / Adults FREE. Spooky trail through the woods Goulish cake decorating .Halloween crafts. Prizes for Halloween costumes.

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• Events at Freckleton Library On - going weekly events Every Monday 2-3.30pm Online Basics beginners computer sessions booking essential.

Every Friday 10-10.30 Baby Bounce and Rhyme Enjoy songs and rhymes with your baby.

For babies up to around 18 months of age.

Every Saturday 10.11.30am Children’s Chess Club (contact the library for details Every Thursday 2-30pm Knit and Natter Come along and have a knit and a natter. New or experienced members welcome - friendly atmosphere guaranteed.

1st Friday each month 10.30 Freckleton Reading Group.

3rd Friday each month 10.30 Reading Corner reading group.

1st and 3rd Tuesday 10-12 Family History Group. Searching for your ancestors? Help with your family history- all queries welcome.

Thursday 10th October 7pm “Fylde Railways over the last 10 years” talk by Peter Fitton

• Welfare Benefit Outreach Surgeries With the support of Fylde Council, Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care & Repair, Disability First is now providing welfare benefit outreach surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre. You can book a free 30 mins time slot for benefit checks to ensure you are receiving everything you are entitled to. The Fylde surgery is held at Fylde CAB, Kirkham. Call Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@disabilityfirst.org

Contact details: Email Freckleton.library@ lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0845 053 0005 Website www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ fyldelibraries and Twitter http://twitter.com/ fyldelibraries

• Zumba Gold Classes (for seniors & beginners) Mondays 1.30pm2.30pm at the Parish Rooms, St Annes.

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• Zumba Classes all levels welcome Monday 6.30pm Our Lady’s Parish Centre Tues 6.30pm Palatines Community Sports College Wednesday 8pm St Pauls Church Hall Thursday 7.30pm St Marys Church Hall 07716 605461 or visit www.zumbasuzy.com • Nifty Fiftys Keep Fit Keep fit, music and dance, for older adults of any age. All abilities welcome. Lytham Methodist Church Hall, Park St. Mondays 2-3pm -780609 • Maddy’s Fitness Classes If you’d like to slim your hips and tone those wobbly bits please join us! Laugh the pounds away in a fun, friendly class for all abilities.

Mixing aerobics and toning. Mondays 6-7pm, Lytham St Annes High School, Worsley Rd. £3.50. Turn up or tel 733780 • Pilates Classes - all levels welcome Monday 6:00-7:00pm, Wednesday 6:307:30pm Clifton School, Clitheroe Road, St Annes Tuesday 10:00-11:00am, Thursday 10:0011:00am, Thursday 6:00-7:00pm. St Pauls Church Hall, Lake Road North, Ansdell.

Contact Margot Dunlop 01253 711350 Email: margotj@btinternet.com • Mature Moves Keep fit, music and dance, for all older adults of any age. All abilities welcome.

Mondays 9.30-11 - St Annes Pensioners Hall Tuesdays 10-11 - Wesham Scout Hut Tuesdays 1.30-3 - Kirkham Community Centre Contact 780609 • Swimming Groups Groups for adults who are too nervous to go on their own. Beginners, improvers and fitness swimmers welcome. Mon 9am Tues 9 & 12.30, Wed 9am, Thurs 12, Fri 9.30am.

Also mums and babies groups, Mon 12, Tue 9.30 & 12, Wed 9.30 &12,Thurs 9.30 & 12.30, Fri 9am. And school-age groups Mon to thurs 4, 4.30, & 5pm. Sat 9am, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11, 11.30, 12, 12.30. Phone 725106 or text 07989 908135 • Pilates Classes - all levels welcome Monday 6:00-7:00pm - Clifton School, Clitheroe Road, St Annes Monday 10:0011:00am, Tuesday 10:00-11:00am, Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm, 6:30-7:30pm, Thursday 10:00-11:00am, 6:00-7:00pm, Friday 10:00-11:00am - Rainbow Dance & Theatre School, Unit 7, (behind Lidl) off Preston New Rd, Lytham FY8 5AT Contact Margot Dunlop 711350, e: margotj@ btinternet.com, www.margotpilates.com

• Dance Classes for all Ages. at St. Margarets Church Hall, St. Leonards Road West, St. Annes. Looking for new talent to join our show groups. Classes every Monday and Tuesdays.

Adult Dance Exercise Classes Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm. For further information Contact Karen 640917 or Mob: 07966 446231 Karen Hunter Mobile: 07966 446231.

Email: karenhunterdancestudio@ hotmail.com, www.facebook.com/ KarenHunterDancing www.karenhunterdancestudio.com • Junior Dance Classes & Adult Dance Fitness Classes at St. Margarets Church Hall, St. Leonards Road West, St. Annes.

Mondays Classes for All Ages. Adults Dance Exercise Class 6.45pm - 7.45 pm.

Tuesday dance classes for school age groups. Contact Karen 640917 Mob: 07966446231 • Lytham St. Annes Road Runners Club (LSARRC) Seniors: 6:30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays. Speed training on Tuesdays, longer runs on Thursdays. Beginners: 6pm Mondays. Juniors: 5pm Mondays (8 - 13), 5:15pm Tuesdays (8 - 13), 6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays (11+). All meetings at Lytham Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham FY8 4HB. Seniors Call: 721514, Juniors Call: 732282 • Lytham Bridge Club Pembroke Road, Ansdell, FY8 1AN 01253 795017. Friendly duplicate bridge. Visitors £3, Monday afternoon 1.30pm Tues afternoon 1.30pm (hosted) Wed & evening 7.30pm (hosted) Thu evening 7:30pm, Fri afternoon 1.45pm (hosted) Sat eve 7.30pm. Please be seated 10 mins before session begins (15 mins if partner required) • Yoga Mondays Beginners Yoga, Seniors Yoga and Power Yoga £5 United Reformed Church, Bannister Street, Lytham 6.00-7.15pm and Power Yoga 7.30-8.30pm • Simply Meditate Classes Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Grant Smith Physio Centre, 25 Westby Street, Lytham St Annes FY8 5JF Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Love Beauty Therapies, 46 Wood Street, St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1QG. Tel: 352721 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1080291 • Alzheimers Society Dementia Cafés We meet at The Dalmeny Hotel 19-13 South Promenade Lytham st Annes, FY8 1LX. 10am-12 on the 2nd Wednesday of every month For further info contact the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854.

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• Lytham St Annes Guardian Concert Band We are looking for new talent and anyone is welcome to come along to a rehearsal. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at the Lytham Methodist Church, Westby Street, Lytham, FY8 5LU from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. For information or to make a booking enquiry: Paul (Musical Director) Tel: 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert Secretary) Tel: 07870 577374 www.guardianconcertband.co.uk • Parkinson’s Support Group Lytham St. Annes & District We meet at St. Margaret’s Church Community Centre St. Leonard’s Road West, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2NT At 2pm on the First Tues of the month. Please contact: John Standbridge 01253 731210 • Inner Wheel Club of St. Annes-on-the-Sea Ladies do you like making friends, listening to interesting speakers, helping to raise money for charities, then why not come along to one of our meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bedford Hotel, St. Annes.

To learn more please contact our secretary at denisepeterj@hotmail.com or our President at dilyscurrie@btinternet.com • Outdoor bootcamp training Ideal for beginners or people with little or no experience looking to get fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:306:30pm meeting in Wesham Park. £5 per session.

Call or text Steve 07508 838428 to book • Zumba Gold On Tuesdays at St Cuthberts Church Lytham from 1.30-2.30 Zumba Gold for over 50’s and beginners. 5 Minute dance routines to Salsa,Cha Cha, Bellydance, Merengue, & Disco music. Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 • Yoga/Pilates On Tuesdays (starts 2nd July) at Clifton Drive Methodist Church St Annes 6.30-7.30pm. Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 or mob: 07533012494 • Social Dancing Pensioners Hall St Albans Road St Annes Every Tues 8.30pm until 10pm. Contact Tracey 851076 • Sing!

A small contemporary singing group for teens to adult focused on singing for pleasure and for well being. Washington’s Tearooms Park Rd. St. Anne’s. Tues 7pm – 9pm £3 subs. Call Amy on 07956 605 612 for more information • Beginners Running Club 10 week structured beginners running programme £25 Tuesday 6.30pm from No $ Salon, Pleasant Street, Lytham Wednesday 7.15pm from White Church.

• Fylde Croquet Club General club meetings every Weds afternoon/ evening and Sunday afternoon. Club takes part in several Northwest leagues and national knockout competitions. More details at www.fyldecroquet. co.uk or telephone Liz on 01253 735266.

• Fylde Speakers Club The club is open to everyone at any level of speaking whether you are terrified or love speaking in public come and join us. We meet every second Wednesday STARTING Sept 4th at the Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace in Lytham. For more info contact Anne on 711499.

• The Probus Club of St Annes The Probus Club of St Annes-on-the-Sea meets every Thursday from October to March at 10am for 10.30am in the Pensioners’ Hall, St. Alban’s Road, Lytham St. Annes.

Talks in October 2013: 3rd: Ken Dagger “My Entertaining Life” 10th: Tony Foster “And In Flew Enza” 17th: Peter Fitton “Railways of the Fylde” 24th: Dr. Harry Pindred “Days of Grace” 31st: Terry Phelan “Tales of a Countryside Ranger” Enrolment Weds. October 2 from 10am - 12 noon in the Pensioners’ Hall, St. Alban’s Road 10am for 10.30am First Meeting Thursday October 3rd, We welcome new members - please contact Bill O’Connor on 727529 for further details.

• The South Fylde Branch of RAFA We meet first Wednesday of every month (unless this is the Wednesday following a bank holiday, in which case there will be no meeting) at 7:30pm start time 8pm for about an hour at Richard Peck House 1 St Thomas’s Road, St Anne’s (opp St Thomas’s Anglican Church). Meetings provide a warm welcome to it’s members and any serving or ex-RAF members. We enjoy quiz nights, film shows and guest speakers. Contact Mr Ray Moore on 739412 e: m.moore.404@btinternet.com • Lytham St Annes Philatelic Society Meets every other Wednesday at the Drive Methodist Church Hall, in St Annes. Meetings are at 7pm for 7.30pm. New members are always welcome inc juniors. Tel 01253 729659.

• DNA4Life Core Fitness Boot Camps Full body core fitness and CV workout Wednesday White Church 6-7pm. Saturday Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8-9 am and 9-10am £5 Beginners Welcome.

• St. Annes on Sea K.U.G.B. Karate Club Shotokan Karate 7yrs and above (teenagers and adults welcome) Weds St. Albans Church Hall 7 til 8 beginners and lower grades, 8 - 9 advanced.

Also sats at St. Thomas Scout Hut 2.30 - 3.30, 3.30 - 4.45 advanced. £4 pay as you go Phone 07989 908135 for details, (www.kugb.org • Working From home?

Would you like to meet others in the situation? We meet every first & third Thurs at The Hole In One, Forest Drive, Lytham. email f.gray@btconnect.com

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• Knit & Natter Group Every Thurs at Unique Lancashire on Wood St, St Annes. 10.30am. Bring your own project – not just knitting! Learn to Knit classes available. £30. Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley

• The Lytham Belles WI Group We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details email: lythambelles@ virginmedia.com Facebook page lythambelles

• By Jingo Lingo Fun French for pre-schoolers, including songs, nursery rhymes and activities. Every Thursday at the Parish Rooms, St Annes.

Cubs (9 months - 2 yrs) 9.30-10am. Bears (2 yrs- 4 yrs) 10.15am - 10.45am. Come and join the fun with Billy! Info contact Lisa on 07966366826 or email: lisa@byjingolingo.com

• 90 minute Challenge Sundays at 10am with Jackie/Emma and Monday night at 5.30 with Jackie Daly at the Dalmeny Hotel St Annes 716010

• The Hook Up Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences. Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Call Amy on 07956 605 612 for more info.

• Sandhills Singalong Group Friendly social group for older people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm at Sandhills Pub, 18-20 St Annes Road West, Lytham St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. For more info call Age UK Lancashire on 0300 303 1234 or email fyldeoffice@ageuklancs.org.uk.

• LSA Scottish Country Dance Society We meet at The Scout Hut, St Patrick’s Rd North, Lytham St Annes FY8 2HQ Thursdays from 6th September 2012 until 9th May 2013, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. New members are always welcome, you don’t need to have a partner, be able to dance or be Scottish to join us! Everyone is welcome. Contact 01253 794141 or e-maillsascottishdancing@ googlemail.com • Ribble Cruising Club Club meetings Friday evenings 9pm Wednesday evenings starting 26th September More details at ribblecruisingclub. org.uk

• Past Rotarians of the Fylde is a club for older Rotarians who still like to enjoy fellowship and limited service.

For membership please call John Harrop Secretary 732342 or Tony Scott President 01253 349661 • Diabetes UK Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Coast Children’s Support Group Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in. Visit: www. fylde-coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup.org or email diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky.com • Needlework Club - Fylde Coast Crafters All types of needlework, at this friendly Club Spencer Court, Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406 • Lytham Round Table Fun, fellowship and fund raising for men, aged 18-45. Twice monthly meetings including outside events and speaker nights, at various Lytham St Annes venues. Contact chairman Adie Banks on 07779 244 664 or tweet @Lytham RT • Ladies Circle is all about making new friends, trying new experiences and getting some me time.

Fun, friendship and fundraising is what it is all about. If you are female, aged 18-45, why not try us out. We meet twice a month and get involved in all manner of social and fundraising activities. Please contact on cfmuk2002@yahoo.co.uk.

• Just Good Friends We meet at the YMCA on St Albans Rd, St Annes Saturday afternoons 2pm-4pm Its just £1 for a brew or a coffee and biscuits!!

There’s a monthly raffle where we each bring something in, raffle it and help raise money.

The group is a group set up for each other.

It’s here for everybody. Whether you just want to socialise, help, listen, chat, simply feel lonely or just have a laugh. Contact Bev Sykes on 07557734233 after 6pm please.

• Learn Ballroom and Latin Dancing Class starts Mondays from 23rd September 8-9pm. Everyone welcome Ansdell YMCA Albany Road. Tel: 01253 796663

• Warton Junior Badminton Club Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18. Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402

• St Annes Salsa Classes Every Wed night from 7.30pm till late in the Concert room (top floor) at the Ex Servicemans Club, Alexandra Rd, St Annes FY8 1YE. Have fun and keep fit in this lively

• St. Annes Ladies District Bridge Club, Open each afternoon from 12.30, Monday through Saturday, with a host on Tuesdays.

Come and join us at 262, Clifton Drive South, St. Annes on Sea. Visitors made very welcome. Contact telephone no. 852878

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and friendly class! All levels welcome - especially beginners. No partner required - a great way to meet people.

For details phone Phil on 07899866408 or Jackie on 07828575988 • Lytham St. Annes Road Runners Club Seniors: 6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Speed training on Tuesdays, longer runs on Thursdays.

Beginners: 6:30pm Mondays. Juniors: 5pm Mondays (8 - 13), 5:15pm Tuesdays (8 - 13), 6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays (11+). All meetings at Lytham Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham FY8 4HB. Information: Seniors 01253 721514, Juniors 01253 732282 • Lytham St Annes Hockey Club A friendly hockey club with a family atmosphere for all ages and levels of ability. We run 4 men’s teams and 3 ladies teams as well as junior squads from U13s to U18s for boys and girls. Training times: Every week at AKS School Junior boys (U13+): Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm Men: Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm Junior girls (U13+): Wednesdays 6.00-7.00pm Ladies: Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm All juniors: Sundays 10.30am-12.30pm at LSA high school. Contact gilly_shields@yahoo.com or go to our website for more information at www. lsahc.co.uk • Lidunians Badminton Club Lytham St Annes, Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – AKS Sports Hall, Lytham St Annes (use King Edward Ave entrance)The club has three teams that play in the Blackpool & Dist league but players of all levels are welcome. For more information contact Phil Bailey 01253 713699, e: philcbailey@btinternet.com • Sue & Jackie Fitness: Pilates Everyone welcome, classes run on Wednesday 7.30pm Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton and Thursday 5.30pm Heyhouses Junior School St Annes. Bookings open for a four week course, one class per week. Contact Sue Mann or Jackie Daly on 07950 661331 or 07825 277371, email sueandjackie@hotmail.co.uk • Sue & Jackie Fitness: Zumba Everyone welcome, classes run on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts Church Hall, Lytham, Monday 7pm Freckleton Memorial Hall Freckleton, Tuesday 7.30pm Heyhouses Junior School St Annes, Wednesday 6.30pm Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton, Friday 9.15am The White Church Hall Ansdell. Come and have a giggle and a wiggle! Contact Sue Mann or Jackie Daly on 07950 661331 or 07825 277371, email sueandjackie@hotmail.co.uk • Queen’s Knitting Society Every Monday at the Queen’s Hotel in Lytham from 7pm - 9pm. Bring your knitting or crochet and have a natter. Beginners welcome, we’ll soon get you started, just bring your project. Tel 07772 471854.

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Events this month • Blood Donation Tue 8th October, St Annes, St Annes YMCA Gym, St Albans road, Lytham, FY8 1XD. 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Mon 28th October, Lytham, Lowther Pavillion, The Auditorium, Lowther Terrace, FY8 5QQ, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Please call 0300 123 23 23 to book appointments can be made up to midnight befor a session.

• Harvest Flowers and Plants St Anne’s Carnival Queen Zara and her retinue invite you to a jam-packed, amazing afternoon!

Glenys Markland floral demo, Tim Smith potting demo. Saturday 5th October, 3pm at St Anne’s Parish Church. The funds for Carnival charities Homestart Fylde and Neo-Natal Unit, Victoria Hospital. Tickets £5 including cream teas.

• Pre Bond Ramblers Monthly Walk Sun 13th Oct Langdales. Pick up points from Moor Park Baths, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. Three walks to choose from. Pub Meal on route home. Come and make new friends and keep fit, an easy going crowd. Ring 01253 711898 • Pre Bond Ramblers Evening Fri 18th Oct at Ansdell Institute , Woodlands rd, Ansdell at 8:00. ‘Royal Highway: A High Level Traverse on Mont Blanc Massif’ by Bern Hardman chairman of Clitheroe Mountaineering Club. Tickets £5 00 includes a hot pot supper. all welcome. must book in advance ring 316713 • Fylde Naturalist Fortnightly Walks Sat 12th Oct, Wigan to Pennington Flashes.

Sat 26th Oct Silverdale Circular. We also meet at Church Alive Halls. Weds at 715.

Wed 9th Oct ‘Wildlife In An Ordinary Garden by Ann Smith’, Wed 23rd Oct ‘Spring in Cyprus by Malcolm Edwards’ pay £1 on door, all welcome. ring for Caroline info on coaches 316713 • Lytham Methodist Church Table Top Sales in the Wesley Hall, Westby Street. 12th Oct, 2nd Nov, 16 Nov 9am – 1pm. Admission: 20p • Lytham Methodist Church Flower Festival Saturday Oct 12th from 10.00am -4.00pm.

Displays of flowers as part of our harvest thanksgiving weekend. (Sunday Worship 10.30am ) admission £2.00 in aid of church funds come and give thanks for a wonderful harvest, everyone assured of a warm welcome • St Thomas Church 1st and 15th Coffee Shop, £1, enjoy. Coffee, cake and chat, 10-30 am 3rd Stepping Stones Bereavement Group, 11am suffering loss come and chat to others. New to you sale, 9th 10am till 4pm, 10th 10am till 1pm 26th Quiz Night Tickets £6 child £3Sunday 20th, 10am Parish Commuion and farewell service, for Rev Peter.

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• St Annes Parish Church On Saturday 19th October at 7.30pm there will be a concert at St Annes Parish Church given by Poulton Brass Band. Tickets are £5 for adults, children free. Refreshments are included in the price.

• Lytham St. Annes Road Runners Club Sunday 20th October 2013 - Green Drive Five - Incorporating the Lancashire AA 5 Mile Championships - Pre-entries to Liz Boon, 46 Mythop Road, Lytham FY8 4JP (+ SAE cheques payable to Lytham St. Annes Road Runners Club) or sign in at Lytham C.E. Primary School FY8 4HA from 9:30am for an 11am start (£10/£12). Free parking in St. Bede’s High School FY8 4JL. Also new this year Green Drive Mile for U16s with an earlier start (£3 on the day).

• Sue and Jackie Fitness: One Day Boot Camp Saturday 19th October 1pm to 5.30pm A fun afternoon of fitness challenges, ideal for those of you who do not have enough hours in the week! We will blitz your body in parts where other training methods cannot reach! For more information and/or to book (places are limited) contact Sue Mann or Jackie Daly on 07950 661331 or 07825 277371, email sueandjackie@ hotmail.co.uk

• Monthly Book Clubs Weekly story time for toddlers (2-5) every Wednesday at 09:30. Stories plus drawing/ colouring activity. £2 per child.

Monthly – Storybook Saturday – 1st Saturday of every month at 11am and 2pm stories and themed game/activity and discount on featured book. Contact Storytellers, Inc. on 01253 781690 Junior clubs for 8-10 and 10-12 held on the last Saturday of the month at 2pm and 4pm respectively. £8 per month including the book of the month, club meeting with refreshments.

Teen group (13-16) meeting on the last Monday of the month at 6pm price £9 per month.

Adult group meeting on last Wednesday of the month at 11 or the last Thursday of the month at 8pm (come to whichever time suits you – adult group read crossover/YA fiction price £9 per month. Please contact Storytellers, Inc. on 01253 781690 for more details.

• St Margarets Church St Leonards Road West/ Rawley Road. St Annes. 9.30am -12noon tuesday 15th October - New to you sale, includes refreshments.

• Candlelit Dinner and Auction St Andrews Church, Cleveleys is having a Candlelit Dinner and Auction on Saturday 28th September at 7.00pm. Tickets cost £6.50 available from 01253 827573.

• U3A Meetings U3A meetings are held at the URC Hall St Georges Rd FY8 2AE. Meetings start at 10 am Speakers October 11, Alison Chester: Hearing dogs for the deaf. November 8, Geoff Haymen: Lady Hamilton • The Well Church Ansdell will be holding a 2 day event on November 13/14th for retired folk...ARK (Alive, Retired and Kicking). There will be lots of workshops including, Gentle Exercises, “Potted” Sports, Christmas Crafts, History talk...Quizzes...Holidays past and present...and much much more.... Each day your hot lunch will be included starting at 10am-4pm...if you know anyone who is interested...please contact me Jeanie Christian 07967940818 • Lytham Methodist Church Table Top Sales in the Wesley Hall, Westby Street. 2nd Nov, 16 Nov 9am – 1pm. Admission: 20p

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Celebrate Older People’s Day Tuesday 1st October 2013 10am - 3pm Indoors at Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5QQ. For Further Information Contact Michelle Hartgen on 0303 333 1111.

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Business & Professional

Elms Hall ....................................23 Granthams Signs .......................16 Oakley Printing ..........................38 Red Dot Accountants ................17 Vacation Money .........................13

Care & Advice

Adjustmatic ................................31 Electric Bed shop ......................19 SM Helping Hands ....................61 Lytham Homcecare ...................63

Children & Education

The ComputerMan ....................63

Electrical & Retail

Appliance Spares Direct Ltd ......11 Grundys Ironmongers ..................5 Kleeneze Online .........................17 Orion Media .................................2 R Greenwood .............................16

Food & Drink

Lytham Candy Carts ....................4

Gardening & Landscaping

Bens Garden Maintenance ........61 B Fisher Garden Services ..........41 DJC Paving ................................62 General Garden Maintenance ....62 Grundys Ironmongers ..................2 Hirst Garden Services ................62 Jake Coyne ................................60 JD Fencing and Paving...............62 Northern Cobblestone ...............42 Paving Design ..............................4 Resin Drives................................64 Sandersons Gardening...............63 S Clews ......................................63 Sheds of Quality ........................17 Swiss Seal..................................24 Urban Landscapes ....................63

Health, Beauty & Leisure

Andrew Nelson Weight Loss ......12 Barton Park Homes ...................10 Eyedeal Vision .............................7 Patricia’s Aromatherapy ............62 Stephen Hendry Snooker ..........27 Vapour ecigs ..............................29 YMCA ..........................................2

Homes & Properties

Best Interiors .............................28 Birds Woodcock ........................60 Blackpool Paints ........................49 Cloudy 2 Clear Windows ...........13 Dale Reeves ...............................12 Dream Doors .............................19 Fylde Stair Parts ........................27 Fylde Coast Blinds......................10 JC Windows ................................3 J.L. Plastics ...............................25 Lords Kitchens ............................1 Michael Bond..............................25 MTS Property Services .............60 Rhodes Furnishings.....................8 Robert Pallant Designs................7 Skyways ...................................15 St Annes Kitchens ......................4 Steamed Up Windows ..............14 Steve Thwaites UPVC ...............61 Taurus Fabrication ....................63 Taylor Made.................................5 Window Geeks .........................19

Pet Services & Supplies Cats Protection League..............62

Motoring & Travel

Ansdells Self Drive .....................61 A&P Servicing ............................39 Caravan Repairs ........................35 Cobbler’s Den ............................29 Derek Hood Airport Cars ...........35 Fylde Coast Auto Paint ..............38 Granville Auto Centre .................33 Imthinkingofselling .....................31 JB Garages ................................37 Lancashire Chauffeur ................35 Passmark Plus ...........................37 Trident ........................................34 Weelz Driving School .................60

Trades & Services Cleaning Ainsleys Carpet Cleaning............19 Brights Cleaning ........................11 Carl S Davies French Polishing .61 Eco Active .................................36 Eco Power Clean .......................16 Immaculate Cleaning .................62 I’m Thinking Of Selling................28 JW Ham Uplholsters ..................31 Nice & Clean ..............................63 Oven Angelic .............................62 The Oven Cleaner ......................61 Smart Look ................................13 UpStairs DownStairs .................63 Wiclse Cleaning .........................62

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Decorators GJ Perkins..................................63 Smiths Decor ............................63 Digital & Aerial ADI Aerials Lytham .....................62 Chapmans TV Service ...............61 Eastham Aerials .........................27 Fairhaven St Annes Aerials ........60 Electrician David Joyce ...............................60 Handyman Andyman Services......................28 Fylde Handyman ........................62 Joinery & Building CJ Thorpe ..................................26 David Shearer..............................63 Frank Twomey Joiner .................62 Fylde Property Repairs ..............14 Guilliver Builders ........................17 Ian Hartley Joiner .......................63 Ken Sadler..................................63 Lytham Timber ..........................41 Paul Hodgkinson ........................60 Peter Cookson ...........................63 Plasterer Elite Plastering ...........................24 GJ Plasterers...............................19 Plumbing & Heating ABD Plumbing.............................29 Plumbshield ...............................15 Recycling & Waste Lytham Skip Hire........................26 Roofing Your business here 0800 970 7687 Security & Alarms MD Security ...............................24 St Annes Locksmiths..................14 Tiling & Flooring Brook Mill Discount Carpets .....14 PD Tiling & Plastering ...............63

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Aerials

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PAUL HODGKINSON General Building Contractor

All Types of Building Work Carried Out • Alterations • Brickwork • Concreting • Flagged Paths & Driveways • Extensions • Garages • Drains • Fencing • Pointing • Roof Repairs • Conservatory & Orangery Bases • For a free estimate and prompt service (no job too small)

Telephone: 01253 701946 Mobile: 07949 072038

Services include • Fellow, Pruning & Topping

Complete House Furnishers Carpets & Rugs; Beds & Sofa Beds; s;; er Recliners & Chairs; Settees & Corner re e Groups; Bedroom & Dining Furniture

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• Crown Reduction

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JD Fencing & Paving Property Maintenance

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FASCIA, SOFFIT & GUTTER Specialist

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MTS Property Services Your Local Builder

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SM Helping Hands Do you have a problem or just not the time to do any of the following: • Garden maintenance.

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CARL S DAVIS

French Polishing & Modern Wood Finishes

est 1989 • Table tops and chairs • Kitchen doors and staircases • Modern paint finishes, all colours • Repairs • Free Collection service & quote BROOK FIELD FARM, PRESTON NEW RD FRECKLETON, PRESTON PR4 1TU

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07818 625271 (Mob) 01772 203786 (Home Evening)

CHAPMAN'S TV SERVICES LCD, PLASMA & LED REPAIRS AERIALS & SATELLITES SUPPLIED AND FITTED, TV INSTALLATIONS & FULL TUNING SERVICE

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J S CLEANING SERVICES

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Ben’s Garden Maintenance CHEAPEST QUALITY SERVICE ON THE FYLDE COAST

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Steve Thwaites UPVC Services

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WICLSE CLEANING SERVICES

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PATRICIA’S AROMATHERAPY • Oils • Candles • Bath Essences • Oil Burners

FREE quotes for ‘one of cleans’ CRB cleared, available for Call Sarah at Shopping, Cooking & Cleaning Immaculate Homes

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DJC PAVING ltd Driveway & Patio Specialist

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Tel: 01253 843032 Mob: 07760 993 710

www.djcpavingltd.co.uk

DAVID JOYCE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS providing a reliable, friendly and quality service

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07866 461 700 / 01253 729074 davidsimonjoyce@hotmail.co.uk St Patricks Road North, St Annes

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Ove n Angelic.. .

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General Builder

Specialists in Pointing, Wall Ties & Brickwork

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D.P PLASTERING & RENOVATIONS Skimming • Boarding Patch-ups • Rendering NO JOB TOO SMALL

Tel. 01253 316873 Mobile 07973 133953 Ring Damien for an estimate

GJ PERKINS

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KEN SADLER

PAINTERS, DECORATORS Genuine Discounts for Senior Citizens

Interior & Exterior Painting/Decorating No Job Too Small

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S. CLEWS PAVING SPECIALIST

01253 315495 / 07966 137444 118 Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool FY2 0TR

• Block Paving • Stone & Brickwork • Fencing & Decking • Drainage

• Driveways • Landscapes • Full Landscape Design

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117 St.Davids Rd North, Lytham St.Annes FY8 2DJ

Urban Landscaping Paving / Fencing / Decking Professional Garden Maintenance Lawn Treatments / Turfing / Artificial Lawns Commercial Grounds Maintenance Tree & Shrub Pruning / Planting Power Washing

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LYTHAM HOMECARE

Domestic cleaning & Property maintenance Hourly,weekly, fortnightly • Painting & decorating Regular rates • Gardens • Deep cleans All aspects of property maintenance c.r.b./ c.o.s.h.h/, Qualified and experienced family run firm

Tel : 07783 005 865

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Established over 15 years

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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS

Wrought Iron Gates and Railings Handrails, Staircases and Security Grilles Fire Escapes General Fabrication Free estimates

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Local Joiner Peter Cookson ALL TYPES OF JOINERY WORK UNDERTAKEN FITTED KITCHENS • MADE-TO-MEASURE GATES NO JOB TOO SMALL • FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 01253 720749

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