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Recent spells of warm sunshine over the May bank holiday weekend made it feel like Summer had come to visit the Fylde already, encouraging us to get out and about or just to get things done around the house. Don’t worry, it’s not the last of the warm weather we will get this year, there’s always another summer.

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’m sure many of us basked in the glorious spring sunshine earlier this year, but beds, borders and pots were drying up before our eyes.

We all need to do our bit to save what water we do have. The Environment Agency advises householders not to let water run to waste while waiting for the water to get hot. Collect it and use it to water your plants. Similarly, collect the running water in your shower before getting in.

Use water-retaining crystals when planting up container plants and invest in a water butt which you can put under a drainpipe or other suitable gully and re-use the water in your garden.

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Use waste water from washing-up or rinsing vegetables for watering, as normal amounts of household soaps and detergents will not harm soil or plants.

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the rains return. Newly sown and turfed lawns will require a lot of watering to be successful, so leave sowing or turfing until the autumn. Lawn seed companies are breeding deeper rooted grasses that hopefully will stay green for longer.

6. In sunny summers install greenhouse and

3. Vegetables need moist soils to give their

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4. Mature trees, shrubs and climbers, hedges, fruit

trees and bushes will not need watering during a drought. However, newly planted trees, shrubs and climbers are extremely vulnerable and it is difficult to ensure the water applied at the surface works its way down to the roots. Don’t leave hoses running all night - the water will either saturate the roots and possibly kill them or it will drain deeply below the root zone. Water should always be applied over the surface so it soaks the rootball and surrounding soil.

5. Fruit may remain small if not watered, but it

should be sweet and well coloured. Cane fruit and strawberries will benefit by keeping the soil moist every two weeks. In future adding mulches in winter will help improve the soil and retain more moisture.

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conservatory shading and ventilation to limit overheating and invest in a min-max thermometer.

watering is made easier and moisture loss reduced.

Mass pots for mutual shading and use the largest pots possible. As days lengthen and the sun rises, more plants, especially large-leaved ones, can be gathered in shadier areas. A saucer beneath the pot to retain run-off helps.

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it, as digging soil allows any remaining moisture to escape. Hoe off weeds as shallowly as you can, loosen soil with a fork and ‘puddle’ plants into the soil, adding a little liquid fertiliser. Adding nutrients helps plants make the best use of what moisture there is by encouraging extensive root growth.

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Best of the bunch - Azalea

These acid-loving shrubs, which burst with colour in late spring and early summer, are a must if you want to brighten up dull corners - and they also look fantastic as stand-alone specimens in tubs. Azaleas, which are generally smaller, daintier versions of Rhododendrons, can be either deciduous or evergreen. I love the evergreen varieties which are low and spreading, producing sheets of flowers in May. They work wonderfully in pots and many are hardy enough to cope with frost pockets, although you have to choose carefully. Good varieties include Rhododendron ‘Blue Danube’, a compact, neat evergreen azalea which bears masses of mauve flowers, is extremely hardy and ideally placed in light shade. Another pretty specimen, which is not as robust and will need a sheltered spot, is R. ‘Gumpo White’, which grows to around one metre (three feet). If you want some bigger types, try deciduous azaleas, which can flower as prolifically as their evergreen relatives but also have fantastic foliage colour in autumn. Azaleas come in a mass of colours, from blues and pinks to reds, oranges, whites and yellows. Acid soil is essential, and they are best off in a sheltered site in partial shade. If you don’t choose one of the hardier varieties you may need to put horticultural fleece over the shrubs on nights when frost is predicted, to protect the buds.

What to do this month • Continue to water hanging baskets and

Good enough to eat - Keep peas pest-free

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Sow seeds of fast-maturing annuals, spring-flowering biennials including forgetme-nots and Brompton stocks, herbs and vegetables.

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Thin hardy annuals and vegetables sown in the open ground.

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Disbud border carnations for larger blooms.

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Cut back aubrieta and alyssum in the rock garden immediately after flowering.

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Put nets on fruit cages over soft fruit to protect them from birds.

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Lift bulbs which flowered in spring as their foliage dies away. Dry the bulbs well and check for damage before storing.

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Plant out arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) which have been flowering in the greenhouse, or stand the pots outdoors for their summer rest.

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If you didn’t put slow-release feed granules in with your container compost, apply a liquid feed on a weekly basis to flowering annuals in pots.

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Plant out young dahlias when all danger of frost has passed.

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Thin heavy crops of plums so that fruit size is maintained and the branches are not put under excessive strain.

If your peas are in flower now, they are at risk from pea moth, which lays its eggs on pea flowers in June and July. You won’t notice them until you open the pods to start shelling your peas and find that one or more of them have been attacked by a small white grub, which is usually still inside the pod. To avoid pea moth, make early sowings of peas which flower in May and early June, or later sowings which flower after July. Alternatively, grow mangetout, which is picked before the peas have developed.

Pea and bean weevils can also be a problem earlier on in spring, nibbling notches out of young leaves, however they don’t generally cause serious harm and will not need controlling. If you have gaps in your rows of peas it may be due to mice. Start peas off in pots or sow extra seeds to fill the gaps later.

Three ways to... be imaginative with climbers 1. Use an old garden umbrella, stripped of fabric, for a

climbing frame, planting deep violet Clematis ‘Jackmanii Superba’ at its base.

small containers every day.

2. Erect tall poles every six feet (1.8m) or so along the

garden fence, attaching thick rope between them to form elegant sways. Plant rambling roses, Jasminum officinale, honeysuckle and Clematis montana at the base of poles, guiding them up and along the swags to create swathes of colour.

3. Use climbers to scramble over uninteresting shrubs in the border - clematis will happily climb conifers and other evergreens, creating colour. Use late-flowering viticellas with spring-flowering shrubs and earlyflowering alpinas and macropetalas with later-flowering ones. Sweet peas can also be used for scrambling over shrubs.

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GetSet Blackpool is a six session programme provided FREE to 18-25 year olds. The initiative is specifically designed to inform young people about self-employment, starting a business and improving employability skills. The courses, designed and delivered by Lancashire based Geminus Training, include fun and interactive workshops that will also develop additional skills such as communication, creativity and presenting.

Cllr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Enterprise and Economic Development, said ‘We really want to encourage young people who perhaps are the budding entrepreneurs of the future. This programme is a great source of information and support which will help anyone in this age group understand business basics before making career choices. It is important that young adults understand that self-employment could be a real choice for them and an option to pursue in their life and for career development.’

that mould. Blackpool has so many amazingly creative young people who have great talent and potential, and GetSet Blackpool will help them to see if their skill and passion can help them to start a business and if selfemployment can be a viable career path.’

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What I should have been comparing was the resemblance of the new Czech to the SEAT Ateca sitting alongside it on my drive. Both roll out of the same factory at Kvasiny, both use the VW Group MQB platform and while the lines and look are similar, there are things that differentiate the two.

Let’s start with the engine. Ateca has the 1.4 EcoTSi engine producing 150ps and 250Nm, while the Karoq uses the latest 1.5 TSI which produces 150ps and 250Nm….

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helps add to the overall refinement experience.

It comes with Drive Mode Select which alters the powertrain and steering response between Eco, Normal and Sport, and in 1.5 litre guise the engine has cylinder deactivation technology which should help with the fuel bill – the combined figure is quoted at 51.4mpg with a CO2 figure of 125g/km. Most models in the range are two wheel drive, but you can have a four wheel drive system with the 2.0 diesel engine.

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Skoda Karoq SE L; £24,515; 1498cc TSI, 150ps, 250Nm; six speed manual gearbox; top speed 126mph, 0-62mph 8.4secs; fuel – urban 42.8, extra urban 58.9, combined 51.4.

Err, let’s move on. Pricewise the SEAT entry point is lower, but comparing like for like (1.5 SE L DSG Karoq v 1.4 SE Technology DSG Ateca) the Skoda is a couple of hundred pounds more, so again little difference.

There are four trim levels to pick from – SE, SE Technology, SE L and Edition, whereas SEAT offer 28

five for Ateca.

So, very similar, but a few differences show up out on the road, where the Karoq offers up a slightly softer and more family friendly ride alongside comparable performance, though the engine has a slightly rougher and more audible edge to it when pressing on. Body roll is kept well under control which

There are similarities too inside but the Skoda racks up envy points with its smart eight inch piano black touchscreen that integrates all the buttons, where the Ateca has actual buttons down either side. Otherwise it’s a win for the Ateca, which has a classier look, though you might think different of course.

You’ll find lots of neat Skoda touches, like the ice scraper in the fuel filler flap, the removable rechargeable torch in the boot, and pop up tables on the backs of the front seats which can be locked at 45 degrees and are thus ideal of youngsters to rest their ipads on.

Karoq is a replacement for the highly popular Yeti in Skoda’s range, and should appeal to a wider range of customers, not least because it brims with up to date technology.

SE L trim sampled here comes with Alcantara upholstery, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, heated front seats18 inch alloys, automatic headlight control and the adjustable Varioflex rear seats for a bit more practicality.

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This recipe is a healthier take on the street-food classic, and extra hot sauce to really spice it up

Prawn Po-Boy Sandwich Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2

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This recipe is a healthier take on the 4 tbsp mayonnaise street-food classic, and extra hot 3tsp hot sauce sauce to really spice it up 1tsp cajun seasoning

2tsp dijon mustard Preparation time: 10 minutes ¼ Iceberg lettuce Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 ½ carrot A squeeze of lime juice 15g butter Ingredients: clovemayonnaise of garlic chopped 41tbsp 3tsp sauce 165ghot raw king prawns 1tsp cajunonions, seasoning 3 spring sliced 2tsp dijon mustard 2 Sub style bread rolls ¼ Iceberg lettuce ½ carrot Alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll squeeze of lime juice 15g butter 1 clove of garlic chopped Method: 165g raw king prawns byonions, making the 3Start spring sliced Mixrolls together 2Remoulade.

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The Blackpool Resort Pass and Pass Plus is a creditcard style format which allows users one visit to each of the attractions over a seven-day period giving massive savings on the standard door price. Visitors can expect to save up to £47 on the Resort Pass Original and £69 on the Resort Pass Plus making the Blackpool Resort Pass the best ticket in town!

The resort pass is back

This year, there is a raft of exciting new attractions for pass-holders to try out including the thrilling £16m ‘ICON’ rollercoaster, a new £5m elephant house facility and an interactive Marvel Comics super-heroes show.

To coincide with the launch of the 2018 Pass, it has been given a cool new look and a new booking facility has been developed on the VisitBlackpool website providing a simple-to-use system that allows users to create their own bespoke itineraries.

There are a number of ways that visitors can use the Blackpool Resort Pass to get the most out of their stay in Blackpool: • The Original Resort Pass - Gives visitors access to SIX attractions – Blackpool Pleasure Beach (including the new ICON rollercoaster); Nickelodeon Land; The Blackpool Tower Eye and 4D Experience; The Blackpool Tower Dungeon; SEA LIFE Blackpool and Madame Tussauds (including the new Marvel Comics attraction).

• The Blackpool Resort Pass Plus - Offers access to NINE attractions – includes those in the Original Resort Pass plus Blackpool Zoo (with its fabulous new elephant house); Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Model Village & Gardens.

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Money matters with Martin Lewis

Are you eligible for a refund?

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efund, refund, refund, (refund, refund). No I’m not stuck on repeat, I’m trying to hammer home that people are owed hundreds of millions of pounds that they’re just not claiming – most of which can be done with just a quick click or phone call. Here’s what you need to do…

of Attorney (which includes 0.5% interest).

To claim a refund go to www.gov. uk/power-of-attorney-refund or call the Office of the Public Guardian’s on 0300 456 0300 and select option six. You’ll need details (including bank details) of the person who it was set up for and the name of one of the attorneys.

1. Over 1 million are owed a refund on Power of Attorney registration fees

I’m swamped with people telling me how easy it is, like Barbara who tweeted me: “@MartinSLewis Thanks to you, I have £75.42 back.

How else would I have known about this?”

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you, while you still have the mental capacity to do so, to nominate a trusted friend or relative to look after your affairs if you lose capacity. And they’re not just for the elderly, I have one, I’m 45. For more on how to do it cheaply go to http://mse.me/poa.

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2. Are you married? If so, you may be due a free £900 Three years ago, the Government launched the marriage (and civil partnerships) tax allowance. It applies where one is a basic-rate taxpayer and the other a nontaxpayer.

The non-taxpayer can apply to have 10% (£1,190) of their tax-free allowance shifted to the taxpayer.

This means £1,190 of income they

were taxed on at 20% is now taxfree – a £238 gain this year done via altering your tax code.

Yet still over 1 million eligible couples are missing out. And you can back claim a refund to when it started too, so that’s a cheque for £662 – making a total of £900.

It takes five minutes to do at www. gov.uk/marriage-allowance/howto-apply – it’s the non-taxpayer who must apply.

As Michelle who tweeted: “@ MartinSLewis just applied for the marriage tax allowance and it took 2 mins to get over £600. #thankyou.”

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With winter long gone this is the perfect time for those who pay energy by monthly direct debit, which is the vast majority, to check if you’ve got too much credit. This is because energy firms estimate your usage, and then bill you based on their estimates. If those are set too high you can end up overpaying.

Only do this if you’ve been providing regular meter readings, or have a smart meter doing it for you.

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If not, send them a meter reading.

Assuming all is up to date go online or call up to check whether you are in credit and if so how much.

the April after graduation – often around nine months after leaving, and even then only if you earn over a set threshold.

Direct debits are meant to smooth out your usage over the year so normally you’re in surplus going into winter and in deficit after. So right now if your credit is more than a month’s worth of bills, ask them for the amount over that back – it can be £100s, and ask them to lower the direct debit going forward.

However, if your employer has the wrong info about your uni leaving date, or simply does it wrong you may start repaying early. To check and get it back is easy. Just call the Student Loan Company on 0300 100 0611 and ask it.

If you’ve switched providers you should’ve been credited with any excess then, yet they didn’t used to, so check now even if it was years ago, as Aston emailed: “Eight minutes work calling my old energy suppliers, got £140 refunded after leaving in credit. Why don’t more people do this?”

4. Graduated uni? You may be due £100s back

In the last three years alone, over 100,000 university leavers started to repay their loans too early, and are due some of it back. Plus as this could go all the way back to 1998 it’s likely there are 100,000s more.

You are only eligible to start repaying your student loan in

It takes five minutes and I’ve had tons of successes like Tom who tweeted: “Thank you @ MartinSLewis 5 minute phone call to Student Loans Company and got £315 back from paying too early in 2009”.

And that’s only one category of student loan overpayment, there are other reasons to, to check see my full www.mse.me/ studentloanoverpayments guide.

5. Get a tax rebate if you wear a uniform

If you wear a recognisable uniform to work, even if it’s just a branded t-shirt, and you wash it yourself, you may be able to reclaim hundreds of pounds of tax back, like Jackie who tweeted: “@MartinSLewis we got

a £250 cheque today after writing to the HMRC about a uniform tax rebate for my husband! Thank you!”

The amount you get varies from £12 to £74 a year depending on your tax rate and the industry you work in, plus you can go back four years in total, so this can be £100s for some.

And you don’t need to pay anyone to do this, just fill out the P87 claim form at www.gov.uk/guidance/ claim-income-tax-relief-for-youremployment-expenses-p87.

Once you’ve registered, your tax code will change, so you’ll be taxed less in the future. Full help at www. mse.me/uniform.

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0,000 free wristbands up for grabs for blackpool illuminations switch-on taking place on 31st August.

MTV will be associated with the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert for the third successive year.

The free show will be played out on Friday 31st August on the Tower Festival Headland, one of the most iconic outdoor music venues in the UK. Details of the acts and SwitchOn personality will be released in the coming weeks.

The 2017 event attracted almost 20,000 people who enjoyed a stellar line-up that included Example, Sigala, Conor Maynard, and Club MTV DJs R3wire & Varski, culminating in a collaborative SwitchOn ceremony featuring Diversity and Star Trek.

Mark Swift, SVP, Commercial & International Ad Sales, MTV, commented: “We have a very positive, long-standing relationship with VisitBlackpool and we are delighted to be returning to Blackpool to support the Illuminations Switch-On, in addition to staging Nickelodeon Slimefest in October” The Friday night celebration will once again start with a “Blackpool Introduces” showcase featuring the best of local talent. That will be followed by the main show, the Switch-On itself, and then an hour-long party under the lights.

As last year, the Switch-On event will be free, with people invited to apply for the 20,000 wristbands that will guarantee entry to the Tower Festival Headland arena. Allocation is restricted to four wristbands per household. The ballot closes at midday on Tuesday 24 July. To register, go to: www.visitblackpool.com/switchon

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undreds took part in bubble fun for children’s hospice in April, Blackpool was awash with vibrant colours as hundreds of people took part in the second Bubble Rush in aid of Brian House Children’s Hospice.

The event on Saturday 14th April saw around 1,500 people power through four bubble stations blasting frothy bubbles from highpowered cannons along a 5km route on Lawsons Showground. Organisers say the event raised £50,000 for the charity on Low Moor Road, Bispham, which supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families through support and respite care.

Head of Fundraising Linzi Young said ‘We are so pleased that the sun chose to shine over our event after what has been a rather wet few weeks. It certainly helped many hundreds of supporters who have had a fantastic time getting in amongst the bubbles all for Brian House. Everyone looked so happy as they went through the bubble stations and the whole event was just lots of fun. We are thrilled at how much has already been raised, and money is still coming in through sponsorship. We’re so grateful to every single person who took part and helped to raise this incredible sum; they’ve helped us to make a difference to 80 families on the Fylde Coast who use our service. A huge 36

Good clean fundraising thank you as well to everyone who volunteered their time to help at this really fantastic event.’

Anyone who has raised more than £100 in sponsorship will be in with a chance of winning an Annual Gold Family Pass to the Sandcastle Waterpark worth up to £400. The prize draw took place on May 31st, with the winner yet to be picked at the time of our going to publication.

The next event being organised by the fundraising team at Trinity Hospice is the fourth annual ‘Colour Splash Paint Run’ on the beach from Starr Gate to St Annes on Sunday 10th June. People can sign up at www.trinityhospice.co.uk/ events/blackpoolcoloursplash. For more information contact the events team on 01253 359355.

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A most eggscellent adventure

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special event to raise money ahead of a mammoth bike ride has raised more than £2,700 for Brian House Children’s Hospice.

Trinity Hospice Staff Nurses Kirsty Jones and Nicola Lewis, together with Kirsty’s friend Linzie McCaslin are set to take part in a gruelling five-day trek from London to Paris on two wheels in September for Brian House. Each must raise minimum sponsorship to be able to take part in the trek, and their targets were smashed with an ‘Eggstraveganza’ event held over Easter at Trinity’s Day Therapy Unit, that included a whole host of fun, games and entertainment.

Kirsty said ‘We’re so pleased with how the day went and how much money was raised for our bike ride. Now that we’ve met our targets, we just want to raise as much money as possible for Brian House.’

Mum of two Kirsty decided to take part in the London to Paris Bike Ride, which takes place in September, as a celebration of turning 40. It will be her first major bike ride, and she says she is looking forward to the adventure.

Linzi McCaslin, Nicola Lewis and Kirsty Jones

She added ‘Linzie ran a marathon when she was turning 40 and said she would do the bike ride with me to celebrate her 50th. This will be just one of four challenges this year for Nicola, as she is walking from coast to coast, doing a Greenland trek and will take part in Trinity’s China Trek after completing the bike ride with us. It’s great to be part of so much money being raised for Trinity and Brian House.’

The group is also planning to hold stands in local supermarkets and carry out bag packs to boost their fundraising. Royles Brook

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n July 2018 long-time friends and local business partners Andy Shields & Gordon Taylor will be embarking on the Mongol Rally 2018, aiming to raise over £2,000 for Blackpool Trinity Hospice.

The Mongol Rally is a 4 week 10,000 mile mega-drive across mountains, desert and steppe, from London through the Mongolian desert to the Russian town of Ulan-Ude. There’s no backup, no support and no set route just the participants and thier wits (hopefully) in a 30 year old, 1-litre Suzuki SJ purchased for less than £1,000.

This is no small feat as neither Andy nor Gordon have any experience of car mechanics or driving in the desert – in fact, up until a month ago, Gordon hadn’t driven a car for over 10 years - but when it’s for a good cause the sheer effort and mild peril is worth it.

The team aims to raise £2,000 (or more) for Blackpool Trinity Hospice. Like many fellow Blackpool locals, Andy has sadly seen many friends and family pass through Blackpool Trinity Hospice over the years. Most recently was his Auntie Jean who lost a 12-month battle with cancer in October last year. The service, love and care provided by the hospice during this time was second to none - and

Primary School in Thornton, where Kirsty’s daughter, Hannah, 10, is a pupil, will hold a non-school uniform day. to help raise funds You can support Kirsty, Linzie and Nicky by making a donation at www.justgiving. com/fundraising/kirstyjones58.

Places are still available for the bike ride, which leaves London on Tuesday 18th September. For infoand to sign up, visit www. trinityhospice.co.uk/events/ paris2018.

Andy (left) and Gordon (right)

Khan’t Touch This they would both like to give a little back to this incredible unit and the people who work there.

To help raise funds there will be a charity event called ‘Khan’t Touch This’ at Bootleg Social Club on Friday 29th June from 7:30pm featuring Andy’s old band ‘Naomi’s Blood Diamonds’ as well as ‘Dü Pig’, ‘Phantom Voices’ and ‘DJ Bev Rocket’ - there’s no tickets for the event just donations on the door.

Friday 29th June, Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. For further information on the event and cause head to https://tinyurl.com/andygordon

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ickets are selling well for the expanded summer season of five open air plays at Lytham Hall.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company will launch the season on Sunday 17th June at 6.00 pm, the first weekend of their four month summer tour. The company present Richard Main’s production of Louisa Alcott’s popular novel ‘Little Women’, adapted for the stage by the award-winning Laura Turner.

Fylde coast fans will then welcome the return of Illyria, after three acclaimed shows last summer, as artistic director Oliver Gray presents Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’ at 6.00 pm on Sunday 8 July. Illyria will be back for a double header weekend as they stage ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ on Saturday 18 August at 7.30 pm, followed on the Sunday by Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at 6.00 pm. They are expecting a capacity audience on the Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon, 26th August, for the season’s finale of ‘The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle’.

Julian Wilde who is organising the season of plays is delighted with the balance of the 2018 programme, he said ‘I feel the variety of this summer’s programme will have a strong appeal. People are pleased that they can book online as well as at our six local outlets and I am confident that we are going to have a well-supported season.’

Tickets - Adult £14, Concessions - Senior/student £11, Schoolchild £7.

Online bookings from www.chapterhouse.org www.illyria.uk.com.

Local ticket outlets (book in person or by phone) Lytham Hall 736652. Lowther Pavilion, Lytham 794221. Plackitt & Booth Booksellers, Clifton Street, Lytham 796958. Stringers Homelife, Haven Road, Lytham 740700. Storytellers Inc, The Crescent, St. Annes 781690. Bennetts Bakery, Woodlands Road, Ansdell 736318.

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rom May 1st to September 30th of each year, no dogs are allowed on parts of Blackpool and the Fylde beaches.

The Blackpool central beach area between the southern side of North Pier and the Mirror Ball at the Solaris Centre on New South Promenade, plus all the slopes and staircases leading to the beach will be a no go zone for Toto between May and September.

So where can you let the dogs out? All Sand Dune from the east side, of the slipway opposite to the end of Doggos and Surf Bird Puppers will be welcome on a Promenade Road eastwards to the west side of the site of the former Fleetwood pier. lead in these areas

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Cleveleys beach is restricted from Cafe Cove to Wyre Blackpool Beach area north of the North pier Blackpool Beach area south of the Solaris Centre/ borough boundary. mirror ball Owners found walking their dogs in the restricted areas Dogs must be on a lead between the road and the can find themselves handed a £100 on the spot fine with the risk of it rising to £1000 if fined in court. beach and the promenade.

St.Annes, during these dates no dogs are allowed on the beach between the Northern end of North Promenade Car Park and the area southwards past St Annes Pier to the slipway near the new St Annes Lifeboat Station. This mainly includes the main part of St Annes beach the rest of the beach is fine for dogs all year round. Dogs must always be on lead on the Prom.

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Please always pick up and remember any bin will do.

Check the Blackpool and Wyre council websites for further information on helping to avoid a fine.

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ets can suffer from pollen allergies just like humans, causing irritation and misery during the summer months. But if you know what to look out for you can help to manage their symptoms and reduce any suffering.

Here are some of the signs of pollen allergy in pets: • Licking or biting their paws • Excessive scratching • Redness of the skin,

especially around the eyes and ears and in between their toes • Shaking their head • Rubbing their ears or muzzle • Tiredness or lethargy, particularly on days when the pollen count is high PDSA Vet Olivia AndersonNathan explains ‘The signs of

a pollen allergy in pets are a little different than they are with humans. If you spot any of the signs above then it’s important to visit your vet in the first instance, as some of these can be signs of other illnesses too.’

If your pet is diagnosed with an allergy to pollen. Your vet may recommend some medication to help reduce or manage their symptoms during the summer months. Never give medication or home remedies to your pet without checking with your vet first — some medicines can be dangerous in the wrong doses, or for certain species.

There are also things that you can do yourself to help reduce the effects of pollen allergies. Obviously you can’t keep your dog indoors for months on end — they will still need their regular walkies! So what can you do during those months your pet is affected by allergies?

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pet is most affected by and avoid areas and times where they are prevalent.

-Try to walk your dog at times of the day with a lower pollen count. This is usually before dawn, late afternoon and early evening, though these times will vary depending on the weather.

Avoid letting your dog roll in the grass.

This can leave their fur covered in pollen, causing hours or even days of misery.

Wipe their paws and muzzle after every walk. Sensitive baby wipes are ideal for this, or you can use special wipes designed for pets. If your dog is particularly sensitive your vet may advise rinsing them with water, or even shampoo, after walks.

Keep up with the grooming. A really good daily brushing and regular trims can help to remove pollen that might be clinging to their fur.

Wash them weekly. Increasing to weekly baths can help to get rid of any lingering pollen — a specialist hypo-allergenic pet shampoo from your vet is ideal and will have anti-bacterial ingredients to help avoid skin infections Wash their bedding weekly. Also hoover their favourite places regularly, otherwise your dog will end up covered in pollen again after every sleep!

A skin supplement or oil added to your pet’s food may help to improve the strength of their skin `barrier’ to pollen, and reduce symptoms of the allergy. Ask your vet about what is best for your pet, as their needs can very different from humans! Thankfully, with some advice from your vet and by taking precautions, you can help to alleviate much of the suffering your pet might be experiencing due to pollen allergies.

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o celebrate 50 years of one of the world’s favourite films ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ the musical will be coming to Blackpool with a promise to have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance.

The musical is being brought to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre by the ‘Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company’ who have had huge success with productions of Grease, Legally Blonde, Hairspray and Sister Act and have received incredible reviews and awards for their productions of some of the world’s best musicals. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will take you on a fantastic musical adventure with an out of this world car that flies through the air and sails the seas.

Based on the beloved 1968 film adaptation of Ian Fleming’s children’s book and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find ‘Truly Scrumptious.’

Can Caractacus Potts, the loveable but whacky inventor along with his two children and the gorgeous Miss Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the children are caught and imprisoned with the other youngsters by the evil Child Catcher? Will it all end ‘happily ever after?’.

Filled with amazing stage spectacles and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award-nominated title song ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ this is a high-flying, fun filled adventure for the entire family.

Phil Chapman, Chair of Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company said ‘When we were granted one of the very few licenses for the UK we jumped at it! It will be an honour for us as a company to perform some of the most iconic songs of our childhood. Add to this performing in such a venue as Blackpool’s Grand, this is going to be an incredible feather in our cap. We hope you will join us, this is defiantly a great show for the family’.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a 1968 British musical adventure fantasy film, directed by Ken Hughes and

written by Roald Dahl and Hughes, loosely based on Ian Fleming’s 1964 novel ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car’. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, the regular co-producer of the James Bond series of films. John Stears supervised the special effects. Irwin Kostal supervised and conducted the music, while the musical numbers, written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman of Mary Poppins, were staged by Marc Breaux and Dee Dee Wood.

The hit film stars Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Adrian Hall, Heather Ripley, Lionel Jeffries, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpmann and Gert Fröbe.

Andrew Howard, Marketing Manager of the Grand Theatre said ‘We’re delighted for Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company, each year they never disappoint, three incredible shows are to be presented with us over the next two years. This year Me and My Girl in May, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in September, and in 2019 42nd Street, they just never stop, and good on them!

We can wait to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and we know our audiences won’t want to miss this one!’

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will play Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th September 2018, Evenings 7:30pm, Matinees (Thu and Sat) 2pm. Tickets £18, £22, £25, Premier Seats: first three rows in the stalls £27, Concessions £2 off, Under 18’s £19, Family of 4 £70 (select 4 adult tickets and enter CHITTY4), Concessions, Under 18s, and Family tickets not available in Premier Seats.

To book tickets for Blackpool Fylde Light Opera Company’s Me and My Girl in May, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in September, or 42nd Street in 2019 visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk, call 01253 290190 or visit the Grand Theatre box office on Church Street.

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ANSDELL LIBRARY Regular Events EVERY MONDAY Toddler Rhyme Time 10.30am-11am. Singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carer’s. Sew Time 2pm-4pm, bring own project, can also be supplied. EVERY TUESDAY Knit & Natter 10.30am. A warm welcome awaits from this fun group. EVERY THURSDAY Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.30am. Enjoy action songs and rhymes with your baby. EVERY FRIDAY Computer Basics 2pm-4pm. Get started on line. Booking required.

Other Events Tuesday 1st May, 7.30pm – Friends of Ansdell Library present ‘Talk about Lowther’, an illustrated talk and film regarding the future of the theatre. Saturday 5th May, 10am – 12 noon – Simple Sewing Session, all welcome, no booking necessary Thursday 24th May, 9.15-12.15 – Lancashire Adult Learning present ‘Dementia Awareness’. Booking essential, a free event. Thursday 24th May, 7.30pm – Friends of Ansdell Library present ‘Call my Bluff’, tickets available at the library.

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Sunday Closed Public Offices, 288 Clifton Drive South, St.Annes. Tel 0300 123 6703 Email: stannes.library@ lancashire.gov.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KIRKHAM LIBRARY Regular Events EVERY MONDAY. Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 10-10.30 am. Fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carer’s. EVERY WEDNESDAY 2-3 pm. Online Basics session. Booking essential.

ALTERNATE SATURDAYS. Family Games Club. 9.30am-12noon.

Board games for all ages. Free membership. ALTERNATE THURSDAYS. Knit and Natter, 10.30am-12noon.

EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY OF MONTH, 5pm-6pm and every 3RD FRIDAY, 11am-12noon. Kirkham Library Reading Groups. ALTERNATE SATURDAYS. Creative writing group, 12noon-1pm. Contact Details Email Kirkham.library@lancashire. gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRECKLETON LIBRARY Regular Events EVERY TUESDAY 10-12am Ancestry Group (currently full) 2-3.30pm Scrabble group. EVERY WEDNESDAY

10-10.30 Toddler Rhyme time.

Singing for Toddlers and their carer’s. EVERY THURSDAY 10-12 Craft Group. 2-3.30 Knit and Natter.

FRIDAY’S 10-10.30 Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Fun for Babies and their carer’s.

Other Events Friday 8th June 10am- 12 noon Lancashire Adult Learning ‘Protect Identity Theft on Line’.

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2.00pm Doris/Linda Dancing.

7.30pm New Horizons. 7.30pm Over 55’s Whist. TUESDAY 2:00pm Over 5’s Social/Bingo. WEDNESDAYS 2.00pm AMICUS. 7:00pm St. Annes Community Choir. THURSDAYS 10:00am PROBUS. 8:00pm St. Annes Photographic Society.

FRIDAYS 2:00pm Over 55’s Whist/ Dominoes. 7:30pm SERENDIPITY. SATURDAY 2:00pm Just Good Friends. 92 St. Albans Rd, St. Annes (Nr. YMCA) (Buse routes 68 & 11) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM HALL Regular Events Winter Woodland Creature Trail, £1 entry. Treasure Hunt £3.50 entry (discounted) download map via www.coastaltreasurehunts.org Parkrun every Saturday, 9am-10am.

Nordic Walking every Tuesday

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and Friday 10am. Civic Society Coffee Morning, every second Tuesday of the month 10am. Pram Fitness - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am. From Couch to 5K: Women’s running group.

Fridays 11am (not always, contact organiser), Email: jonas.bartle@ fyldecoastymca.org. Monthly Book Group, every last Monday of the month 10am. Fun in the Sun, Outdoor Play with Bright Bears, Tuesdays at 11.00am, weather dependent Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JX. Lytham.Hall@htnw.co.uk T: 01253 736652

Notices FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone Ability Net on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DEBRA CHARITY SHOP Donations of Clothing, Bric-a-Brac, DVD’s, CD’s, Books, Electrical items ect along with furniture, desperately needed for our charity shop on Park Rd. Tel: 727084 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 FREE ENGLISH LESSONS At Catholic Parish Centre, St Albans Road, St Annes FY8 1XD All nationalities welcome! Monday afternoons 13:30 to 15:00 or Monday evenings 19:00 to 20:30 (not during school holidays). All

levels including beginners. Lessons are FREE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DAY OF SUNSHINE: CHILDREN’S CHARITY Have you any spare time to help our local children’s charity. Urgently needed volunteers to help run our Charity shop come along and join our friendly volunteers. Hours/days to suit. The Crescent Lytham St Anne’s, contact 01253/720710 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECT MORE St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre. We are a group of friendly people who have experience of a range of mental health issues and are happy to offer support and understanding to anyone in a similar situation. The group is run by us, for us and we’d love it if you’d join us!

For £2 you get a brew and biscuits and the use of art & craft materials, board games or just chat and meet new friends. We meet every Wednesday between 10am -12pm at 63 St Albans Rd., St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre.

Opposite side to YMCA. Email: connectmorestannes@gmail.com, Facebook: ‘Connect More’, www. wanttoconnectmore.weebly.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ST ANNES LIFEBOAT FUNDRAISER Wednesday 27th June, 2:00pm.

St Annes Ladies Lifeboat Guild are holding an event at Fairhaven Golf Club, Oakwood Avenue, Lytham St Annes. The event is entitled ‘Creating an English Garden’ with Greg Anderton (of Lytham in Bloom TV programme). The cost is £8.50 and includes a cream tea.

There will also be a raffle and plant sales. Tickets are on sale at both Lytham and St Annes Lifeboat Souvenir shops.

Care & Support 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 DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and to meet other carers in the same circumstances, then come along to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at St. Michaels Church Church Street Kirkham between 10am and 12noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean 01772 468918.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at The Glendower Hotel, N Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ. 10am-12 on the 2nd Weds of every month. Info contact Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office Tel: 696854 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS 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.fyldecoast-childrens.diabetesukgroup. org or email diabetesuk. fyldekidssupport@sky.com.

Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SMILE PRESTON Self Help Group for Chronic Pain Suffers. We Help Chronic Pain Suffers to Live Life with a SMILE We’re a friendly and welcoming Self-Help Group for Chronic Pain Sufferers, run by pain sufferers.

A number of our members are from the Fylde area. We meet every Wednesday 9.30am-12.00noon at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Off Broadway, Fulwood.

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Reg. Charity 1098658. www.smile-preston.co.uk PEERTALK A peer support group for people living with mental health concerns, such as depression. A safe, confidential space to share, to be heard, to offer and receive support from others who also know depression. No judgement – just acceptance and respect. Facilitated by trained volunteers. Followed by refreshments. We meet every Thursday, at Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL, 7.30-9.00pm www.peertalk.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PULMONARY FIBROSIS SUPPORT GROUP We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining.

This is a local area support group for this debilitating condition and we would like other sufferers of this disease, carers, spouses and partners to come along and join us. Our aim is to offer help and support to each other and raise the profile of this little-known dreadful and fatal disease.

Contact - Malcolm Hyland: 01253 885561 /07734 265748. Email jmhyland@sky.com Fred Bostock; 01253 713496.

Email - fbostock@talktalk.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL The Phoenix Group for Bowel Cancer Patients, Carers and Family Members meet at 7.00pm on the first Tuesday of every month in the Macmillan Windmill Suite BVH. For further information about this patient led Support Group call 01772 683790 between 9.00am & 5.00pm. www.phoenixgroupbvh.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Sponsored by The Gate Community Church. Those who have suffered loss or are struggling to cope are very welcome.

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07969087352 or 01253 760758 or contact Janice: 01253 594855 or visit www.griefshare.org THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55. The Samaritans text service is limited at the mo as it’s new and volunteers needed. However: they can still be contacted via the telephone or website, and people do not need to be suicidal.

Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 470 8090 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE BEREAVEMENT FRIENDSHIP/SUPPORT GROUP meets every first Weds in month at 12.30 to 15:30. Optional 2 course meal £5. We have exercise classes, quizzes, outings and speakers.

We would welcome new volunteers and members. Please call Mark/ Catherine 07710 838331 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE HEARING AID CLEANING SERVICE AND ADVICE on the first Thursday afternoon of each month. Call in for a friendly chat with Cheryl, Linda and Jane at Amplifon Hearing Centre, 28 Clifton Street, Lytham. Free refreshments served. Tel: 01253 731271 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE PERSONAL SUPPORT UNIT The Personal Support Unit (PSU) offers practical and emotional support to people facing family and civil court alone. Our volunteers provide free and confidential support on issues such as contact with children, divorce, eviction, protection through non-molestation orders and money claims. We cannot give legal advice but can help at all stages of the court process. This includes explaining how the court works, help with filling in forms and court paperwork, helping you to plan what to say in court and going into a court hearing with you (in Preston only.) We can offer a face to face appointment in Preston, wherever in Lancashire your case is being heard.

We are also looking for volunteers

with excellent communication and listening skills who can help people solve their problems. You do not need to have a legal background for this role. If you are interested, please contact the office.

Open Mon - Thur 10am-3pm.

Preston Combined Court, Openshaw Place, Ringway, Preston PR1 2LL. Telephone 01772 844920 or email preston@thepsu.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL & FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. At Macmillan Windmill Centre - Blackpool Victoria Hospital Tel 01253 697876 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree Community Centre, Cherry Tree Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/ chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w.

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NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members.

Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small talk) & occasional activities such as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc.

Enquiries most welcome. Please show family members who might be interested. Either join

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Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL ADVISER Sharon Holland, covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster. Offering information and support to anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their families.

If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please ring; 0344 225 3757, email sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or visit the Parkinson’s UK website; www.parkinsons.org.uk

people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Lord Derby, St Annes Road, St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. All welcome.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM LADIES CIRCLE A social group for women aged between 18 and 45. We meet twice a month on a Friday evening for a variety of social events and we also raise some money for charity along the way. Email us at: lythamladiescircle@hotmail.com, check out our website: www. lythamladiescircle.com or our Facebook page.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM LET LIVE LGBT Friendship Group meets every first Wednesday of every month in St Annes, 10:00 - 12:00 noon. All welcome to come along for Friendship, Advice, Support & Reassurance. Social and friendly.

Social events. Guest Speakers.

Activities. Events. For further details and any questions please call Andrew Noble your Community Volunteer on 07738 622 823 or Email: Lythamletlive@ KEYBOARD/SYNTH/PIANO gmail.com twitter: @LythamLet PLAYER WANTED Band looking for a female keyboard, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INNER WHEEL CLUB synth player. We play Shoegaze/ Ladies do you like making friends, Post-Rock/Math Rock/Gloom-Pop listening to interesting speakers, sort of music, it’s all nice melodies helping to raise money for charities, but with odd timings and non linear then why not come along to one of song structures. Our sound is our meetings held on the second similar to stuff like Marriages, Emma Tuesday of each month at the Ruth Rundle, Foals, Daughter, And Bedford Hotel, St. Annes. Contact So I Watch You From Afar, The our secretary at denisepeterj@ Cure, Mogwai. We practice once a hotmail.com or our President at week in our own rehearsal space. dilyscurrie@btinternet.com Our band name is Oceans Over --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alderaan and you can listen KNIT & NATTER GROUP to us at https://tinyurl.com/ Every Thurs at 10.30am. Bring your ooasounds. Message us on our own project – not just knitting! Learn facebook page www.facebook. to Knit classes available. £30. com/oceansoveralderaan or Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley email: oceansoveralderaan@ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------gmail.com.

KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LONG LEARNING GROUP Make new friends and meet old LYTHAM ST. ANNES friends at our meetings every first FRIENDSHIP GROUP Friendly social group for older and third Thursday of the month at

Social Groups

Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 till 11.30 am. Annual subscriptions £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting including tea and biscuits.

Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. Amy on 07956 605 612 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 lythambelles@virginmedia. com Facebook lythambelles --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEEDLEWORK CLUB - FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS All types of needlework, at this friendly Club Spencer Court, Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton. Bringing together dog lovers. Whether you have a dog or would like to look after a dog.

A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis. Next coffee morning contact Alison on 07786438067 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------QUEENS 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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KRAFTWORKS Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HS. a voluntary run craft group who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.Come along to our relaxed and friendly craft group and take part in the craft activities, wow your friends and family with your creativity and make new friends. Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/ techniques with the group. £3 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky. com. Registered Charity No 1157498 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE LONG LEARNING GROUP Make new friends and meet old friends at our meetings every first and third Thursday of the month at Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 till 11.30 am. Annual subscriptions £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting including tea and biscuits.

Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LSA EMBROIDERERS GUILD Ansdell Unitarian Church, Channing Rd, FY8 1BJ. meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 7.159.15pm. We are an embroidery group which welcomes stitchers of all abilities. We hold a mixture of talks and workshops at our meetings and are always happy to help beginners. Contact Joan Lowe 01253 732376 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES (part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for you to pick and choose from. For anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. Check us out at www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ – you will be glad you did!

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“MEETING POINT” AT LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH Park Street. Table Games or just a chat. Every Thursday from 2pm4pm. £2 including refreshments.

Anyone Welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING WITH DORIS & LINDA Join Doris and her daughter Linda along with all their dancing friends for a great afternoon. 2pm - 4pm, every Monday (except Bank Holidays,) Memorial Hall, St Alban’s Road, Lytham St Annes. £3.00 including tea & biscuits, or just £1.00 to sit, relax and enjoy with refreshments. Tel: 01772 681438 for more information.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION The Fylde Retired Teachers’ Association welcomes newly-retired or ex-teachers who are new to the area.There are six meetings per year which are held at the Chadwick Hotel, St Anne’s where members enjoy friendship and a splendid lunch followed by a speaker.

For more info contact either: David Harrison (President) on 01253 782 547 or Angela Jacques (Secretary) on 01253 724 381.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LOOKING FOR NEW DANCERS & MUSICIANS FOR OUR TEAM. We dance traditional English North West Clog Morris and practice most Thursdays at Warton Village Hall, Church Rd, Warton PR4 1BD (opposite BAE main gates) most Thursdays 8.00-10.00pm.

Dancers are lively women of all ages. (No partners required).

Musicians with any kind of portable instrument are welcome. No experience is necessary. Great fun and a workout with a very friendly group. Please look us up at www.fyldecoastcloggers. co.uk, and contact Sue on 01253 721924 or 07951725659 or email susanwhitaker1 @icloud.com.

Otherwise please just turn up.

ST ANNE’S COMMUNITY CHOIR St Anne’s Community Choir meet for rehearsal on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Memorial Hall (next to the YMCA Building) in St Alban’s Rd, St Anne’s. We sing a variety of musical styles and people of all ages and abilities are welcome. If you would like to sing and meet new friends, please come and join us. For further information please visit our website http://www. stannescommunitychoir.com Or email Ginette Puttock ginette_puttock@hotmail.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND Book Bean & Ice Cream, Kirkham On the first Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am. The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning.

Contact us on 01253 362699 331 Clifton Dr South, Lytham St Annes. On the fourth Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am.

The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. Contact us on 01253 362699 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JUST GOOD FRIENDS Come and Join Our Friendship Group We want to bring the community together and combat lonliness. We meet regularly each week and have regular guest speakers, group excursions, meals out and time to socialise. TUESDAY 1-4 The Vic Pub, Church Rd St Annes Entertainment, lots of fun, with Roy Rolland. WEDNESDAY 10-12

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Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes Tea & Coffee & Chat. FRIDAY 10-12 Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes light exercise to suit all. SATURDAY 2-4 Memorial Hall, St Albans Rd, St Annes Tea & Chat with speakers and activities (all these sessions are £2 and include refreshments) SUNDAY Lunch St Ives Hotel St Annes £11.50 for a fabulous 4 course meal. Ring Cath 730883 to book a seat at our table. All other enquiries Call Bev 077557734233 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CLIFTON TEACHING BRIDGE CLUB Ansdell,Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1BX Come and play bridge with friendly people every week day and evening 1.30pm and 7.30pm please be seated 15 mins before the session begins. Hosted every Wednesday and Friday evening. £3 Contact 01253 711563.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COME DINE WITH US Join us for a complimentary meal, entertainment and enjoyable companionship. Residents and staff at The Moorings Luxury Rest Home extend a warm welcome to any retired local residents who might welcome company, free tea and coffee plus a complimentary early evening meal in our beautiful surroundings. We will even provide transport if it is required.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40 PLUS DISCO’ERS A social group aimed at people over 40 who love to dance to music from the 60s to now, but ‘going clubbing’ is not an option! We organise our own events as well as going to any other dance events we like the sound of! Friendly and welcoming environment. Events arranged though our website www.40plusdiscoers.uk. Also part of social network http://Groups. place --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COME ALONG AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS I hold a friendly social group for

Ladies and Gentlemen Age 60-70.

I arrange days out, dancing etc.

For more details please call 07866190880 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOORINGS MATINEE MOVIE Join us for a night at the Cinema Retired film fans are welcome to visit our very own Palace Theatre 2pm every Tuesday. Classics, comedies, musicals and modern thrillers. Please contact Ava Makepeace 01253 922688 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY meet at The Drive Methodist Church Hall St Annes on Sea (Entrance on Eastbank Road ) FY8 1LH. We meet usually the last Wednesday in the month, except December, when we meet on the first Wednesday. No Meeting in August.

Informal gathering from 7pm with meeting starting at 7.30 We have a varied programme with visitors and members showing displays.

Members come from all over the Fylde, along with Blackpool. Any questions give me a ring. Secretary - Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 367254.

RED ROSE POSTCARD CLUB meet in Our Lady’s and St Edwards Church Hall Marlborough Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE. Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7.30. We have various speakers and members Post Card Competitions. Why not come along and meet us to see what goes on. Members come from Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and Morecambe, along with other areas.

Secretary: Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 367254.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SOROPTIMISTS Ladies – would you like to be part of an international women’s organisation with a seat at the UN working to improve the lives of women and girls? We would love to meet you! We have informal meetings on the first and third

Tuesdays of each month at the Glendower Hotel, St Annes at 7.30pm and welcome ladies of all ages to join us for fun and friendship and the ability to work together on worthwhile projects. For further information see our website www. sigbi.org/the-fylde or contact via fyldesorops@gmail.com. Ring Linda on 01253 726576.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PHILOSOPHY CAFE Come and join a relaxed and friendly group of people having good conversations about philosophy.

We get together each week for a couple of hours to look at the words of philosophers across the ages and talk freely about their ideas over a coffee. If this appeals to you just turn up our regular get together on Tuesday evenings at 6.30 pm at Booths cafe on Heyhouses Lane, St Annes. Phone Barbara on 07505457031 or Colin on 07811395015 for more information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of clean wool accepted.

Clubs & Societies A SUMMER COLOUR DANCE St Annes Parish rooms (FY8 2EA) Saturday 16th June from 8pm-11pm £5 per person. To book telephone 01253 782717 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season of conversation evenings (Unterhaltungsabende).

More often than not these days this on a one to one basis when you get to know other members and can chat about anything.

Contact Terry on 01253 867825

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LYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB Pembroke Road, Ansdell, FY8 1AN. Friendly duplicate bridge. Visitors £3, Tues afternoon 1.30pm (hosted), Wed & evening 7.30pm (hosted), Thu evening 7:30pm, Fri afternoon 1.30pm (hosted) Sat eve 7.30pm.

Please be seated 10 mins before session begins (15 mins if partner required) 01253 795047 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LYTHAM ST ANNES CHESS CLUB meets from 7pm every Thursday at Booths’ Cafe, 62 Heyhouses Lane, St Annes FY8 3RW . New members, including juniors, are welcome. For info call 01253 727732 or 01253 724182 or visit lythamchess.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY (STAMP CLUB ) Come and Join us to be entertained with exhibitions and Talks, some evenings there are Competitions open to everyone. Even if you dont collect, Come and see what we are all about, you may surprise yourself and ignite your passion too. We Meet the LAST Wednesday of every month at the Drive Methodist Church Hall, St Annes, FY8 1LH..

Meetings at 7pm and start 7.30pm, Refreshments are available.

New Members always welcome, including Juniors (accompanied by an adult). Contact Graham Chadwick 01253 367254.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB ‘Club bar open on Friday evenings from 9 pm and on sailing days at weekends. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ROUND TABLE Fun, fellowship and fund raising for men, aged 18-45. Twice monthly 50

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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST ANNES DISTRICT LADIES BRIDGE CLUB open Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri and Sat from 12.30pm. Contact 01253733218 / 07419 190405 Come and join us at 262, Clifton Drive South, St. Annes on Sea. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

interested in making new friends, listening to interesting speakers and raising money for charities. If this is you please contact our club by phone on 07940 213216 or visit http://www.ribi.org/enquire/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GLASS FUSING WORKSHOPS Come and learn how to fuse glass in Lytham St Annes. Contact theglassboutique@ymail.com Mobile 077133 46952 for details --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VINTAGE, RETRO AND COLLECTABLES FAIR Held at Lytham Methodist Chapel, Park Street. Every Thursday, in conjunction with Lytham Market, 9am - 12 Noon. Admission 20p.

Tel: 07763197615 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FYLDE COAST GROUP LYTHAM ST ANNES GUARDIAN Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 CONCERT BAND million people who take injustice We are looking for new talent and personally. We are campaigning anyone is welcome to come along for a world where human rights are to a rehearsal. We rehearse on enjoyed by all. The Fylde Coast Tuesday evenings at the Lytham Group meet regularly at 7.30 on Methodist Church, Westby Street, the first Monday of each month Lytham FY8 5LU from 7.30pm – to write letters and plan local 9.30pm. Information or booking activities, based on campaigns led enquiry: Paul (Musical Director)

by Amnesty International UK. You 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert are welcome to join us at the United Secretary) 07870 577374 www.

Reform Church Rooms, St George’s guardianconcertband.co.uk Rd, St Anne’s FY8 2AE. For further --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------info contact Jennifer Jaynes by CLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB email:jenniferjaynes@live.co.uk Ansdell Institute & Social Club, or by telephone: 01253 732640 Or Woodlands Road, Lytham. Play and visit our website www.amnesty. learn bridge with friendly people. org.uk Write a letter save a life.

Open every afternoon and evening. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Monday - Friday. Please be seated FYLDE HEDDLES AND by 1.15pm & 7.15pm. Every Friday TREADLES GUILD OF evening is hosted.Info. improver WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND lessons contact: 01253 274812 / DYERS 313503.

We meet at Weeton Village Hall (2nd --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday of each month from 7.30ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES 10pm), our programme includes Our members meet on Tuesday talks and workshops on spinning, evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, weaving, dyeing and much more, Ansdell to enjoy friendship, and we also demonstrate at local networking and to plan projects that shows. New members are always will benefit the lives of others. We welcome. The only requirement for beginners is an enthusiasm welcome ladies and men who are

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for anything fibre related (a good sense of humour helps too!)

For more information contact heddlesandtreadles@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE KIRKHAM SINGERS We are a friendly community choir meeting every Monday at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s Church, Kirkham, PR4 2SE. We sing a variety of musical styles from pop to classics in four part harmony, SATB. We perform at weddings, functions and charity concerts. All abillities welcome.

For more information please contact Ros on 01772 686647 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ST ANNES PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY (LSAPS) meets every Thursday at 7:30pm: The Pensioners Hall, St Albans Rd (next to the YMCA) Lytham St Annes Why not come along to our regular Thursday evening meetings to find out what we get up to and what we are like? We’d be delighted to see you and there is no obligation to join. Email: info@lsaps.org.uk Web: LSAPS.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST ANNES LADIES LIFEBOAT GUILD meeting in the Bar at the Chadwick Hotel, St Annes at 10:30am.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month and we would welcome new members.

Please come along and help us to fundraise for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), or ring Jean on 01253 739360 for more information.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE FAIRTRADE Fylde has been a Fairtrade Borough since 2008. The Steering Group is made up of volunteers who meet regularly to plan events in the Borough and to take part in national campaigns. New members are always welcome.

Contact Dot on 07712 118205, tweet @FyldeFairTrade or e-mail fyldefairtrade@yahoo.co.uk for further details.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION St. Annes on Sea branch. Meet on the last Monday of the month at the Royal British Legion Club, Mayfield Road, St. Annes at 7.00pm followed by social get-together and chat.

All Ex-Servicemen and Women welcome.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ST ANNES CIVIC SOCIETY Coffee mornings (every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Lytham Hall Café --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRECKLETON BRASS BAND We welcome good brass players and percussionists to our rehearsals on Mondays and Thursdays in our own band room behind the Coach and Horses Pub car park in Freckleton. 7.45 - 10.00pm.

We are a contesting band and do several concerts throughout the year. We also have a Youth Training Band who rehearse every Monday at 6.45 - 7.45 pm.

For further info or booking enquiries please contact:Jonathan (Concert Secretary) 07903 382146 or jonathan. parton1@outlook.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RAFA SOUTH FYLDE BRANCH We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7.30 pm for 8.00pm start at Richard Peck House, 1 St Thomas Road, St Annes. Meetings provide a warm welcome to members and any serving or ex-RAF members. We enjoy quiz nights, film shows and guest speakers. Refreshments are available. Contact: 01253 720667.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM AND ANSDELL TREFOIL GUILD meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 2.00pm at Fairhaven Methodist Church, Woodlands Road, Ansdell All are welcome to enjoy our talks, craft meetings and outings. Come and join us and make new friends. Contacts: Mrs Sheila Weight 01253 794220 Mrs Rosemary Gilbert 01772 632723

FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB Need to speak in public with confidence. Whether it’s for an interview, presentation, wedding speech or a meeting – we can help.

Come along to one of our meetings where you can learn in a supportive, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Alternate Wednesdays at 7.30 from September to April at the Queens Hotel Lytham. Tel: Eileen 01253 735409 website: http://fyldespeakers-club.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ST ANNES LIONS CLUB The club meets on the second Thursday of every month in the clubhouse of the Lytham Cricket and Sports Club, Church Road, Lytham at 8pm. Meetings are friendly and informal and male and female new members are welcome to attend meetings before becoming members. There’s a lively programme of monthly socials and members are welcome to bring guests to all our events. We serve, and we’re ordinary people doing amazing things! You can get more information and have a friendly chat by emailing cholt2@sky.com.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ANSDELL AND FAIRHAVEN W.I. Our meetings consist of differing presentations covering a wide range of topics and skills.

In addition members can immerse themselves in other W.I. activities including Book Club, Craft Club, Knit and Natter, Walking Group and organised outings to the theatre, cinema, restaurants and other venues.

Our membership is full but visitors are most welcome. Come and give us a try! St Joseph’s Church Hall, Woodlands Road, Ansdell FY8 4EP 7.30pm Suitable for the disabled.

Refreshments Available during the break. Membership is £41.00 for the season. Guests are allowed three free visits prior to joining.

For further information, including photographs, information and details about the “Programme for the Year 2018” visit our website www.ansdellwi.weebly.com or telephone Susan Hodgson 01253 738344

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LYTHAM ST ANNES CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION New members of all ages made very welcome at the UK’s largest and friendliest CA branch, enjoying the history, art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Monthly lectures on Thursdays at7pm featuring top class historians, authors and TV presenters. AKS Lytham, FY8 1DT. Doors open at 6.15 for books, cakes and a chance to meet the speaker. Only £12 a year, £5 for children and students.

See www.lsaclassics.com for further information or contact Liz (Events Officer) on 01253 713850.

Sports & Activities YOUR MOVE: WALKING FOR HEALTH Twice weekly walks from Fleetwood YMCA cafe. Suitable for all abilities. Every TUESDAY 1:30pm for apprximately 1 hour and THURSDAYS at 11 am for between 30-45 minutes. Everyone welcome,just turn up on the day For further information ring Joy on 01253 776132 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WARTON SPORTS & SOCIAL BOWLING CLUB Both men and ladies are invited at all levels of crown green bowling to come and join this friendly bowling club, in its social, in-house competitions and mens league bowling programme. The green is located on the Warton Sports and Social site at Mill Lane, Warton.

For full details contact Keith Burns – 01772 493363.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEA DANCE At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish Centre, with Live Organist. Every Tuesday 2pm - 4pm, £4 pp, inc Coffee, Tea, Biscuits.

Tel: 07734902736

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ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS MONDAY Zumba Gold 2-3pm £4.50 Lytham Methodist Church Hall.

MONDAY Zumba 6.30-7.30pm £5.

TUESDAY 10-11 £5. Both at Our Ladys Church Hall, St Annes Tel Suzy 07716 605461 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MODERN & SEQUENCE DANCING to live music. Every Thursday 8-11pm at Ansdell Institute Woodlands Road Ansdell.

Phone Tom on 01772 397340 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MATURE MOVES Keep fit, music and dance, for older adults of any age. All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30-11 St Annes. Pensioners Hall; Tuesdays 10-11 Wesham Scout Hut and 1.30-3.30 at Kirkham Community Centre. Contact 01253 780609 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RIBBY HALL BOWLING CLUB RHBC is looking to recruit new members following a very successful 2015 season. The Club has 4 teams playing in local leagues and can offer places to both experienced and novice bowlers.

Even if you have not played Crown Green bowls before why not try this relaxing and sociable sport in the picturesque setting of Ribby Hall Village. For further details contact Eddie on 01772 686458 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STRICTLY BALLROOM The White Church, WEDNESDAY 2-3 £5. Lytham Methodist Church Hall FRIDAY 2-3pm £4.50. Come learn the basic dance steps of strictly ballroom, easy to follow no partner required Tel Suzy 07716 605461

SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00pm at Love Beauty Therapies, 46 Wood Street, St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1QG. Fee £5.

Registered Charity no. 1080291 www.meditationinblackpool. org.uk, Tel: 352721 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 01253 733780 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES & ADULT FITNESS CLASSES. St Annes Tennis & Squash Club.

Avondale Rd. All ages Mondays from 3.45pm. Tuesdays from 4pm.

Adult Tap Classes for Fun & Fitness 6pm followed by Adult Dance Exercise Classes 6.30pm. Contact Karen 640917 or 07966446231 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM ST. ANNES ROAD RUNNERS CLUB (LSARRC) 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 Lytham Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham FY8 4HB. Call for info: Seniors 01253 721514, Beginners 077481 87616, Juniors 01253 732282.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 5:30-6:30pm meeting in Wesham Park. £5 per session. Call or text Steve 07508 838428 to book --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MODERN PILATES CLASSES Lytham St Annes. Contact Margot

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on 01253 711350, email: margotj@ btinternet.com. Website: www. margotpilates.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BEGINNERS RUNNING CLUB 10 week structured beginners running programme £25 Tuesday 6.30pm from No.4 Salon, Pleasant Street, Lytham Wednesday 7.15pm from White Church.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE CROQUET CLUB General club meetings every Tues afternoon/evening. Club takes part in several Northwest leagues and national knockout competitions.

More details at www.fyldecroquet. co.uk Liz on 01253 735266.

ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB Family Shotokan Karate with adults and children (+7)exercising together.

Classes held at St Albans church hall FY8 3AA. Weds and Thurs 7 til 8 beginners, 8 til 9 advanced, Sat 2.30 til 3.30. Begninners, 3.30-4.45 Advanced classes. All Welcome.

Contact Eileen for more info.

07989908135 Facebook: Lytham St Annes skc --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESSBOOT 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 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 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 HOCKEY CLUB A friendly hockey club with a family atmosphere for all ages and levels of ability. We run 2 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 & girls(U13+): Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm.

Men: Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm Ladies: Wednesdays 6:30-8.30pm All juniors: Sundays 10.30am12.45pm at LSA high school.

Contact adixon.lythamhockey@ gmail.com or go to our website for more info at www.lsahc.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JACKIE FITNESS PILATES Everyone welcome, classes run on Wednesdays 7pm at Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton. Tel: Jackie Daly on 07825 277371, email aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JACKIE’S ZUMBA Everyone welcome, classes run on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts Church Hall Lytham and Wednesday 6pm at Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle and a giggle! Contact Jackie Daly on 07825 277371, email: aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRIGGER POINT PILATES with NEW Vibrating Pulse Rollers.

Releasing pain and tension deep in your muscles/joints using trigger balls and vibrating foam rollers.

St. Annes Parish Rooms Mondays 2-3pm and Weds 7.30 -8.30.

Also Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm at Richmond Road Yoga Studio. All Equipment provided. Ring to book.

Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KIRKHAM CHARTER

BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays 7pm - 9 pm at Kirkham Grammar School.The club plays throughout the year and has 3 teams in the Blackpool & District League. Players of all levels are welcome to come down and join us.

For info contact Ian Chase 01772 672257 or e-mail ianchase67@ gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SWIMMING LESSONS Mardi Gras pool, 79 Division Lane FY4 5EA. (Mondays to Saturdays) Groups for mums and babies 5mths + Mums and toddler armband lessons, pre-school, adult- groups or private. Mixed ability schoolage groups, so siblings can swim together. Call Eileen for details 07989908135 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LYTHAM ST ANNES RAMBLING CLUB Welcomes new walkers. Three grades of walks on the first and third Sunday of each month. Pub meal after the days walking. Pickup points in St Annes, Ansdell, Lytham Warton, Freckleton, Kirkham and Wesham. For further details call Angela or Allan Clarke on 01772 685073 or visit the website at www.lytham-ramblers.co.uk. For bookings call 804014 (voicemail only) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LIGHT EXERCISE CLASS WITH JUST GOOD FRIENDS & AFC Fridays 10am-12noon, St Annes Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes. £1 for refreshments --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ASHTON GARDENS BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB. After a very successful season in 2015, winning 3 leagues & a cup

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competition. We are looking to recruit new members, even if you have never bowled before, why not try crown green bowling & social activities in such a very pleasant place in St Annes. For details Keith Whittle on 10253 461392 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE NATURALISTS WALKING GROUP Easy 6 mile walks. Various coach pickups across the Fylde. No booking required. For further info/next walk dates, see www. fyldenaturalists.co.uk. Contact the Secretary 883785 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM LAND REGISTRY RAMBLING CLUB. A great way to make new friends and more members always welcome. We walk every first Sunday of the month with coach pick ups in Blackpool and the Fylde. Three levels of walks to suit all abilities going to Lakes, Yorkshire, Lancashire etc. For more information and to book contact Steve on 01253 729470 or checkout Facebook.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YACTIVEWALKS ACROSS FYLDE All abilities welcome for popular walks followed by hot drinks and and friendly chat. Healthy Walks accredited and indeed “Free.”

St Annes YMCA pool on the promenade every Friday 11am.

YMCA St Albans Rd every Thursday 1pm. Our walk leaders are qualified and friendly! Each Step Counts to a healthier you! Beautiful views, fresh air and Birdsong along with good company! For details and information on our other walks please contact Andrew Noble Fylde Community Volunteer on 07738 622 823 or email: Andrewnoble2011@hotmail.co.uk. twitter @yactivewalks 54

Ansdell. £4 per session, or £20 for 6 sessions. Kath 07926 445295 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FAIRHAVEN LAWN TENNIS CLUB 7 grass courts. Social tennis.

Friendly club - all ages and skill levels mix-in. Team tennis - mens and ladies teams in the Fylde Tennis League, mixed in the Ribble League.

Full social event programme contact Anne 736893 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOGAPLUS with Julia Silver Wren Richmond House Holistic Rooms, FY8 1PE St Anne’s A special evening of stretching, Strengthening, guided breathing, stillness and movement.

Every Monday 7.30pm - 9pm £7 per class 01253 465318 www.juliasilverwren.wixsite.com/ yoga --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DANCE AROUND THE WORLD WITH KATHRYN Ladies come and join an exciting dance class to learn new dance skills whilst exercising and having fun. Each week we will focus on a different dance style/technique.

No previous experience is required just come along and enjoy yourself.

Tuesdays 7-8pm at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, Ansdell. £4 per session or £20 for for 6 sessions. For more info call Kathryn on 07926445295.

KIRKHAM DANCE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Every Wednesday evening at ZUMBA WITH TRACY lytham methodist hall. Ballroom, Mondays, Kirkham Methodist latin american, salsa and argentine Church Hall, Nelson St, 6:15 & tango classes from 7pm. Tel 01995 Wednesdays, Kirkham Community 671067 for details.

Centre, 5:45. Excuses don’t burn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------calories, Zumba does, come & give NEW CLUB it a go. All welcome.

Dance Around the World with Call Tracy 07761198630 for info.

Kath’s Dance Class. We offer new dance skills, exercise, diversity and --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POUND FITNESS fun. Each week we will focus on a Wednesday, Kirkham Community different type of dance, including Centre, 6:30 - 7:15. Rock your inner musical theatre, rock and roll, belly rockstar with this full body cardio dancing, zumba and many more.

No previous experience is required – jam session, using slightly weighted drumsticks, all welcome, no matter just come and enjoy yourself. of age, fitness level or ability.

Lessons on Tuesdays from 7-8pm, at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, Must pre book at bookwhen.com/ LIDUNIANS BADMINTON CLUB Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, Lytham. The club supports three teams that play in the Blackpool & Dist and Over Wyre leagues but players of all levels are welcome.

For more information contact Phil Bailey 01253 713699, e: philcbailey@btinternet.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ZUMBA KIDS The only class currently running in the Preston/Fylde area. Every Monday 5:15-6:15, Kirkham Methodist Church Hall, Nelson St. Ages 4-11. Learn dances, play games & make friends. Keep fit while having fun. Call Tracy 07761198630 for more info.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOGA WITH EMMA at Wesham Community Centre, every Wednesday 6 - 7.15 pm.

All abilities welcome to come and try this gentle yoga class. Spare mats available. Contact Emma on 07772180992 or emma_ whitlock87@hotmail.com for more details.

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Call Tracy 07761198630 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEARN TO DANCE TOGETHER WITH FRED AND LINDA Private Lessons for couples.

Ballroom and Latin Dancing.

First Timers, Beginners, Improvers.

Venue: St Annes Palace, Garden Street, St Annes. Can’t Dance?

Yes you can. Have fun with Fred and Linda! First Lesson free. Fully Qualified.

Contact us for details: 01253 727533 / 07450626404 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WOMEN’S HEALTH PILATES CLASS & PREGNANCY PILATES CLASS Saturdays Health Pilates 9am, Pregnancy Pilates Class 10am St Annes The Drive Methodist Church. Emma - 07940414247 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE GUIDED WALKS As part of the Fylde Sand Dunes Project we run regular free guided walks through the sand dunes, meeting at North Beach Car Park, St Annes (FY8 2TR) at 10am and returning by 12pm.Our knowledgeable guided walk leaders point out interesting flowers and wildlife, talk about how sand dunes form and the conservation work happening to grow the sand dunes here on the Fylde coast! For more information call 07860 954 290, or email kowen@lancswt.org.uk.

GUIDED MEDITATION Every Tuesday we are going to meditate on different areas like Love, Healing, Law of Attraction etc. at Crescent Yoga Studio FY8 1QG between 6-7pm. No previous meditation experience required! £5/ session

the corner of Headroomgate Road and Oxford Road).

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike, are always welcome. Please ring 739618 for more details --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST MARGARET’S CHURCH St Leonard’s Rd West, St Annes FY8 2NT In The Meeting Room Tuesday coffee / tea mornings 10am - 11.30 with biscuits 50p.

Everyone welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE ROUND CHURCH (St Annes, Greenlands, Bispham) Parents & Toddlers group on a Tuesday morning at 9:15am till 11am (in Term Time) we are having a break, for the Summer, then its our Lunch group, from 12noon, we have a main course and a dessert, and either a cup of Tea or Coffee all for the princely sum of £3 per visit; Also at the moment, we have a coffee morning, on the First Friday of the Month,@ 10:30, Dogs welcome; And on a Thursday Evening, it is a Eucharist at 6:30pm. On Sunday it is The Family Eucharist at 9:30am, unless we have a Joint Service, with St. Paul’s Worship centre, (please see Information sheets for details).

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH LYTHAM ST CUTHBERT’S St Anne’s Road Sunday Worship CHURCH 11am & 6:30pm Wed & Fri 7pm WEDS 9 am Morning Prayer, 9.45 Sunday School Knit & Knatter am Mums and Toddlers, 7pm Bell www.victoryministriesuk.com Ringers (in the bell tower). 2ND THURS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------in the month 2.30 pm Mothers ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH: Union, 10 am Stepping Stones, THE PILGRIMS COFFEE STOP Bereavement Group. FRI 11am Holy Held every Monday from 10:00 Communion, 7pm Youth Club (10- 12:00 noon. Delicious coffee.

16 yrs). 2ND FRI of the month 5pm tea and biscuits are served in the Family Service. SUN 8.30 am Holy Parish Rooms in a friendly, relaxed Communion (BCP), 10am Family atmosphere. Come along and join Eucharist, 6pm Evening Prayer with us for a weekly social get-together hymns, 10 am Sunday Club (0-10 and chat. Everyone is welcome. yrs). For more information or to (The Parish Rooms are situated on hire the hall Tel: 01253 736488 FYLDE SAND DUNES PROJECT GUIDED WALKS Our guided walks meet at 10am at North Beach Car Park, St Annes and return by 12pm. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guided walk leaders point out the interesting wildlife and plantlife in the dunes, talk about how sand dunes form and the conservation work happening here on the Fylde Coast.

For more info call 07860 954290 or visit our Facebook Page @ StAnnesSandDunes.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MARINE PARK LADIES’ BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB Ladies of all abilities (including beginners) are invited to join the club at Fairhaven Lake.

The club has six teams in local Leagues and also has club competitions and social bowling .

For further details contact Wendy on 01253 739566 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM BOWLING CLUB Mens, ladies and mixed weekly league and social bowling. Games events, inc. snooker, darts, cards, table tennis and social events throughout the year. (Opp. The Station Tavern) or for further details Contact Geoff Whalley 01253 739735

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SPIRITUAL TEACHING AND MEDITATION Every Tuesday @ 2pm. Everyone welcome. World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Tel: 01253 343701 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SERENDIPITY SPIRITUAL CENTRE Pensioners Hall.(Next to YMCA) St Albans Road.St Annes. Different Medium Every Friday Service 7.30pm Door charge £4.00 incl refreshments.Social events evenings arranged. Info: 07716144075 or 01253 985859 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LIDUN SINGERS St Annes Parish Church is hosting a concert, entitled ‘Pack Up Your Troubles!’, by the Lidun Singers on Wednesday 20th June at 7.30 pm.

The programme includes songs

by Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Tickets cost £7, children free. Everyone is welcome. Full details can be found on the Church website www.stannesparishchurch.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST THOMAS’ CHURCH From Mon 11th 1-30pm ‘Gentle Does It’ Chair work out £5. From Weds 13th 6-7pm “Pilates for All” £5. Tues 19th Coffee Shop 1030am Coffee, cake and chat £1-50.

Wed 6th 10am-4pm New to you Sale. Thurs 7th 10am-1pm New to You Sale. No Bereavement Group this month. www.stthomas.uk.net

unrefined cockney gentleman named Bill Snibson, who learns that he is the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford. Bill must choose between fitting in with proper society or losing his girl, fishmonger’s assistant Sally Smith.

Info and booking www. liveblackpool.info/recreation-andentertainment/theatre/the-grandSCOUT ASSOCIATION theatre-blackpool Scouting helps children and young --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------adults reach their full potential. We DUB DAY AFTERNOON help young people to get jobs, save Sunday 10th June. 1pm to 4.30pm. lives and even change the world.If Free, live music on Stanley Park you would like to join the adventure Bandstand. Featuring Bob On (bob & get involved as an adult to Marley tribute) and DJ Spinush support Scouting please contact us.

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Stanley Park, Blackpool scouts.org.uk/get-involved or tel: facebook/FriendsofStanleyPark 01253 728662 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S GIRLGUIDING FYLDE DREAM Looking for something new and Friday 22nd June, 6.30pm rewarding for 2018? Why not try Shakespeare’s most enduringly volunteering with Girlguiding. We popular comedy of love and intrigue, have Rainbows (5-7 yrs) Brownies magic and mayhem, is brought to (7-10 yrs) Guides 10-14 yrs and life by family favourites Quantum Senior Section girls (14-25 yrs) Theatre in their wonderfully funny waiting to welcome you into their and exuberant production of the units. We also have a wide range of administrative volunteering roles Shakespeare classic. Stanley Park Bandstand, Price: Adults: on offer. We welcome both men and women volunteers. For further £12.00, Conc: £10.00. Tickets are information visit www.girlguiding. available from Stanley Park Visitor Centre, for more information org.uk, email girlguidingfylde@ please contact 01253 478358. gmail.com or tel: 07999 898616.

To register your interest go to: enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk

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Children WEETON WEENIES We are a school of 43 children and run a Playgroup called Weeton Weenies on a Wednesday 10.3011.30am. Term Time only It isn’t a commercial venture, just a come and chat and play with pre-school children at Weeton St Michael’s Primary School Weeton.

PR4 3wd. Tel 01253 836280.

ME AND MY GIRL Wednesday 30 May to Saturday 2 June. Shows at 7pm, matinee Thurs/Sat at 2pm Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company present The Tony and Olivier award-winning musical.

Set in the glittering 1930s and tells the story of an unapologetically

BANDSTAND MUSIC SHOW Sunday 22nd July 22 - 1pm 4:30pm. Free Live Music on the Bandstand with Dreamthieves, Go Getters and The Immediates.

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