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ccess4lofts is all about lofts. That’s what they do and with customer service at the heart of the company, they have proven to be one of the great success stories of the region.

Quality of service means that, for example, they never subcontract. It also means that the company is fully insured and offers a minimum five year guarantee on all work undertaken. All very important measures to ensure that you, the customer, get the very best installation, service and after care at all times.

If you are thinking of opening an otherwise unused space in your home, Access4lofts will have a solution available for you and your budget.

Access4lofts was started in 2012 and right from the start the company was fully committed to their customer service.

This undertaking has meant that Access4Lofts has received over 1,500 five star customer reviews from past customers. The company is a member of the Lancashire Trading Standards Safe Trader Scheme and has been the recipient of their customer service award for six years running.

“We are absolutely over the moon to receive the award for the 6th year in recognition of outstanding customer 2

service. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service and to receive the award in consecutive years shows our customers value what we do” says Josh Norgate who owns Access4Lofts Blackpool.

In short, Access4lofts cares about what they do. No high pressure selling, never letting anyone down, working within customer’s budgets, always turning up on time, finishing a job in the shortest time possible and clearing up afterwards are basic undertakings for the team.

If you have a loft and space is getting a little tight at time, Access4lofts might just have the answer for you.

Contact them for a chat, you will be surprised at what they can do for you!

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Welcome to your Lytham St Annes Magazine...

After a few weeks hot enough to roast potatoes outside in the sun it’s official that the long, lazy summer days are here! Why not check out our excellent local tradespeople inside your LINK-MAG, and make the most of the great weather by getting those jobs done around the house and garden?

We have a stack of local events for July in our What’s On pages – something for everyone, I’m sure. If you have an event coming up, you can advertise it in our What’s On section for free next month, If there’s something you would like to see in the magazine or you have an interesting news feature then please do get in touch, as we are always looking at ways to improve on what we can offer. After all, it is our readers who have made LINK-MAG the Number One local magazine, just email events@link-mag.co.uk.

Don’t forget our magazines, news and events are also online every month at www.link-mag. co.uk. If you need to check out any events or local businesses for any area, you can do so even before you receive a copy through your door!

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Time to relax...

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alking along the beach in the glorious sunshine, I took a five minute stroll towards the High Street.

After crossing the lights, I noticed a newcomer to St Annes.

In what used be the Information Centre; and a long time back, a Tram Terminus in the Lytham St. Anne’s line, there is now a delightful Ice Cream Parlour/Cafe, complete with it’s own pretty and very sunny courtyard with seating for 24 as well as another 24 inside.

Speaking of the inside, it’s bright and airy providing the most wonderful home-made cakes and cheesecakes, fabulous coffee and the ever popular Walling’s Ice Cream.

Their ‘Whippy’ soft Ice Cream is also astonishingly good !

Run by proprietors James and Rod, the small team provides a truly excellent service as well as a friendly little oasis just off the High Street .

The Clock House Ice Cream Parlour (open 8AM - 7PM) can be found at 67 St Anne’s Road West, FY8 1SB - just look out for the two kiosks in the shadow of B&M’s in St Annes Square.

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he LOVEmyBEACH Active Coast campaign was launched at locations across the Fylde coast yesterday to showcase the upcoming programme of sports and activities taking place throughout the summer on our beaches and coastline.

The programme launched on 11th June with activities taking place at Fleetwood beach and boating lake, St Annes beach and Blackpool central beach. Walking, beach volleyball, wheelchair accessible cycling, cricket, kayaking and yoga were all showcased on the day, highlighting the variety of beach and coastal activities available for different ages and abilities.

In 2012, a range of organisations came together to form the Turning Tides Partnership with a shared vision of reducing pollution in the regions rivers, lakes and sea. At this time, 18 of the regions bathing waters were predicted to fail the stricter EU standards for water quality which were scheduled to take effect from 2015.

Through collaborative working, in just four years, the partnership turned the tide on the North West coast. In 2016 and 2017 the partnership celebrated the fact that all 30 bathing water locations passed the stricter EU standards for water quality. The collaborative effort also resulted in Blackpool Council obtaining the Blue Flag award, the international standard for the best beaches in the world, at Blackpool South which it has now held for the past 3 years.

As part of the bathing water improvements project Turning Tides partners created LOVEmyBEACH in 2013; a campaign which inspires people to make changes to the way they live in order to drive environmental change. Through region wide campaigns and onthe-ground officers working in the community LOVEmyBEACH has been a great success, engaging thousands of people to take action.

With these bathing water improvements (all 8 bathing waters

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Love our beaches on the Fylde coast rated Good or Excellent for water quality in 2017) the Turning Tides board asked; what next? Board members felt that there was an opportunity that this clean and safe space could now be used to help improve resident’s health and wellbeing.

With this in mind, Dr Arif Rajpura, Director of Public Health at Blackpool, was invited to join the board. Dr Arif Rajpura shared their vision stating ‘It’s time to change perceptions about the coast. The beach shouldn’t just be seen as a place for visitors; it’s a clean and safe environment where a healthy lifestyle can be enjoyed year round. We want to promote the environmental improvements achieved by the Turning Tides partnership and showcase what activities can be enjoyed here; from a game of cricket on the beach to a simple stroll along the sea wall.’

Bringing together Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre council as well as support from the CCG’s and other leisure partners such as the YMCA, Healthier Fleetwood and Blackpool Football Club Community Trust work began on developing a coastal programme.

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre

Council was in attendance at the Fleetwood event and added ‘We are incredibly proud of our coast in Wyre and the Active Coast is a great way to showcase the quality of our beaches. Ferry Beach and Marine Beach in Fleetwood have recently received Seaside Awards, as well as Jubilee Beach and Rossall Beach in Cleveleys, distinguishing them as amongst the best beaches in the country. Our beaches are a great place to take part in the range of activities we have to offer and to get active, so make sure you pay a visit and try something new!’

Events and activities for the summer can be found at www. facebook.com/LmBActiveCoast Organisations or individuals who are interested in running activities on the beach are advised to contact the following: For Fylde - Ian Brookes, Sports Officer on ian.brookes@fylde. gov.uk For Blackpool - Email active. blackpool@blackpool.gov.uk For Wyre - Carol Southern, Active Lives and Community Engagement Manager on Carol.

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LINK-Mag Recipe Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes

You’ll need: Crunchy Topping 75g caster sugar 75g plain flour 60g unsalted butter Choux Pastry 60g unsalted butter 1 tsp caster sugar 1/4 tsp salt 60ml whole milk 60ml water 40g plain flour 45g strong white bread flour 2-3 large eggs, beaten Filling 400g strawberries 2 sprigs of lemon thyme 2 tbsp. caster sugar 600ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla extract What to do: To make the crunchy topping for the eclairs mix together the sugar and the flour, add the butter and rub together until it starts to form a dough. Use your hand to press together into a uniform dough. Place between two sheets of parchment and roll out until it is about 2mm thick.

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Strawberry and Lemon Thyme Eclairs Filled with Vanilla Chantilly with Thyme and fresh strawberries layer on the base of the pan. Tip the pastry into a large bowl and set aside for 5 minutes.

Add the eggs a little at a time beating until combined before adding more.

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Line two baking trays with parchment paper and draw ten 12cm lines onto the back of the parchment, 6 per sheet. Pipe the choux pastry into eclairs, using the lines as guides.

Remove the crunchy topping from the freezer and cut into strips 12cmx1.5cm and place one of top of each eclair (this gives the eclairs a crunchy topping but also helps give a uniform shape, making them look more professional).

Bake in the oven at 180c (160c fan) for about 30-35 minutes or until the choux is golden brown. Set aside until cooled.

To make the filling hull 300g of the strawberries and cut into small dice.

Mix together with 1 tbsp. of the sugar and the thyme. Set aside for an hour or so to macerate.

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Place the cream into a piping bag and pipe the cream on top of the strawberries. Hull the remaining strawberries and cut into quarters, pressing into the sides of the cream as decoration. Top with the eclair lids and dust with a little icing sugar.

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Tip: To get perfect eclairs you need to pipe the eclairs very neatly. Any imperfections in the piping can show up in the baked eclairs.

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Butterflies react very quickly to change in their environment which makes them excellent biodiversity indicators. Butterfly declines are an early warning for other wildlife losses. Almost three-quarters of UK butterfly species have decreased in population during the last decade, while the number of UK’s larger moths has crashed in the past 40 years, according to a recent reports by a group of leading conservation organisations.

The Big Butterfly Count takes place from July 20th to August 11th. For details go to www. bigbutterflycount.org.

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO SEL

by Rob Auchterlonie

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y replacing the four hooves of a horse with four rubber clad wheels, the world – and all the socio economic groups in it – suddenly had a high degree of freedom, and the impact of the motor car has been nothing short of phenomenal.

Motoring snobbery has been with us from day one, but one thing remains constant. We all love our cars, big or small, fast or slow, luxurious or downright utilitarian (for those Trabant lovers out there).

Not that there’s anything utilitarian about the latest Volkswagen Polo, a car which is conservatively estimated to have sold over 1.4 million units in the UK since its 1975 debut.

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If you’ve been around a bit - and I’ll hold my hand up to that - then you’ll remember the Polo being the small entry level model into the burgeoning VW range.

Not any more. Well, not small anyway. Today’s Polo is an equivalent size to the Golf as it used to be.

Pardon the pun but the Polo’s got a (w)hole lot going for it.

It’s grown in to a decent sized family offering, the five door only model sampled here offering decent space for the family man and his brood. There have been times over the years when some cars on offer have

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And as ever Polo majors on the Q word – quality. I always used to look on chrome trimming as a tacky touch and not a very good way to tart up the interior of a car – look at Fords of old for the answer to that one – but nowadays manufacturers like VW have got it down to a fine art.

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displayed the pulling power of a primary school tug of war team – and that’s with four cylinders.

Not so any more, even when you lop off 25 per cent of the bits that spend their life headbutting thousands of small explosions.

Turning petrol into motion is an expensive business these days, so maybe you can see the logic in a three cylinder powerplant like the one here. Fewer moving parts using less fuel yet still able

to ‘do the business’. Volkswagen certainly can, which is why you’ll find such a pocket powerhouse under the bonnet in every marque that the group produces, be it an Audi, SEAT, Skoda or VW. And it’s under the bonnet of the new Polo that we find this one, a zippy little unit that has won praise over various continents and displays a lot of very user-friendly features. Refinement is one, economy another.

Polo isn’t really a stand out car on the road thought the latest version does have a bit more going for it as you cast a critical eye over its lines. It now has the obligatory LED headlights as well as a raft of state of the art driver assistance systems and an eight inch infotainment system on which to keep track of it all.

If the three cylinder engine doesn’t float your boat, there’s a decent range of others to choose from, but in its defence I will say that a mixed cross country run saw it flash up over 55mpg – its combined figure is given as 58.9, so it’s got the economy side of things licked.

Only available in five door set-up, trim levels range from S, SE, beats, SEL, R-Line, GTI and GTI+, with prices starting at £13,855. Add in a few extras and you could be presented with a £22,450 bill for the SEL sampled here.

Suspension seems well set up, soft enough to be comfortable but with a firmness that takes out the worst of the ruts in the road.

The cabin is a decent enough size, exceptionally well finished with good quality materials and one to be appreciated. It has that typical VW prestige appeal.

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Home manager Lorraine Disley (left), Eda Hughes and great grandson Dane Baracskay RAF (right)

Eda with her two daughters, Sandra Hughes (left) and Denise Murphy (right)

New Care Chairman Dominic Kay (left) with Dane Baracskay (centre) and Eda Hughes

Eda surrounded by her great great grandchildren

Eda Hughes with Mayor Peter Collins (left), his wife Caroline (centre) and Lorraine Disley (right)

Eda celebrates 100th birthday at the Hamptons

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ive generations of one family came together to celebrate a very special three digit birthday milestone for a resident at The Hamptons Care Centre in Lytham St Annes.

Eda Hughes marked her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and the staff team at The Hamptons where she has been a resident for the last five months.

Joining Eda for her special day and birthday party were her siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, plus the many friends she has made while living at The Hamptons. She was also joined by the Mayor, Peter Collins, and his wife Caroline.

Born and brought up in West Yorkshire, Eda’s working life started as a housekeeper for a local vicar. At the beginning of World War II, Eda was called up and joined the WRAF in 1940. She also worked in a TB Hospital. The remainder of her working life, she spent as a chef in schools and other places.

Eda married Philip Hughes in July 1944. They enjoyed dancing together, especially ballroom dancing, and often travelled to Blackpool to dance in the Tower Ballroom. This is why Eda chose to move to the area, to live with her daughter Denise, when, sadly, Philip passed away in 2008 aged 88 years.

Eda (left) with home manager Lorraine Disley (right)

in the RAF and attended Eda’s 100th Birthday Party in his full uniform.

Daughter Denise said: “My mother is thrilled to have reached her 100th birthday and we have enjoyed spending this special day with her at The Hamptons.”

Registered manager at The Hamptons, Lorraine Disley, added: “It was a privilege to share this special day with Eda and to organise a memorable party for her here at The Hamptons where she is very much part of our family.”

With four care homes across the UK, and two soon to open, New Care is one of the UK’s fastest growing development-led care home operators. Catering for the aspiring needs of its residents, homes provide high quality, person-centred care and an exceptional clinical offering, including residential, general nursing and specialist dementia care services, in an expertly designed purpose-built environment.

In addition to communal lounges, formal dining rooms and gardens, residents enjoy the privacy of their own well appointed and restful bedroom, complete with en suite wet rooms, and a host of hotel-style services including fine dining, a hair salon, nail bar, concierge and a busy and varied programme of activities and events.

For further information on New Care and its care homes across the UK, please visit www. newcarehomes.com. To arrange a visit to The Hamptons, please contact Dawn Collett on 01253 720052, or email enquiries@newcarehomes.com.

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ENJOY THE SUMMER MONTHS IN STYLE WITH EXCELLENT CARE AT THE HAMPTONS The warmer days, lighter nights and better weather means that summer is upon us – and a good time to reconsider your care needs, or the needs of a friend, relative or loved one.

Why not make the move to an award winning new care centre that offers a beautiful home-from-home environment that is blooming with life and expert care from a warm and welcoming team?

With summer now here, it is a great to live and enjoy the warmer weather, residents feel settled, well cared for and enjoy a range of different daily indoor and outdoor activities.

The care provision is deliberately enhanced with meaningful and purposeful daily activities that encourage independence and build confidence where possible.

Beautiful landscaped gardens and charming outdoor terraces allow residents the opportunity to make the most of the outdoor space; wood carvings and colourful floral displays create a picturesque setting for relaxing, while the outdoor furniture and sheltered patios provide the perfect place to sit with family and friends and chat over coffee or afternoon tea.

It really is a beautiful place to call home, so if you or a loved one are struggling to remain independent at home and would like to visit The Hamptons to see all that it has to offer, why not pop in to meet us?

The Hamptons Care Centre, situated on Main Drive, off Heyhouses Lane (behind Booths), in Lytham St Annes, is A varied menu within the restaurant a wonderful place to live. for each meal ensures a fine dining Fast gaining an excellent reputation for experience for all residents throughout the day, and provides a great place for its high levels of care, it is a stunning excellent social interaction. care home featuring 76 spacious, In addition to these fabulous facilities, private and fully furnished bedrooms, The Hamptons has an exceptional each with an en suite wet room, and clinical offering, providing expert a range of elegant lounges, communal residential, nursing and dementia care areas and restaurants, plus spa-assisted in a compassionate, person-centred bathrooms, a nail bar and hairdresser. way for each and every resident.

For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Dawn Collett on 01253 720052 or email enquiries@ newcarehomes.com.

The Hamptons has an ongoing recruitment programme and is looking for carers. Would you like the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment and be part of a caring team, please contact Dawn Collett on the number above.

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Walking on the beaches

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n 2018, there should be nothing holding visitors and residents back from ‘getting their feet wet’ on our beaches. Beach and water quality in the region has improved tremendously over the last thirty years resulting in all thirty bathing water locations in the North-West passing the EU water quality standards for the past two years.

There are four classifications of bathing water quality; Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. This year in the North West there are 11 ‘excellent’ rated beaches and bathing waters including Blackpool South. This summer eleven beaches across the North West of England will be flying flags that tell the public they are among the best beaches in the country. Ten beaches were awarded the Seaside Award - Keep Britain Tidy’s own award for beaches that meet the very highest standards for cleanliness and facilities.

The UK’s bathing water season which runs from May until the 30th September every year; is the period when the Environment Agency monitors the water quality every week. Signs are displayed at each designated bathing water area highlighting the current classification as well as other useful information. The current classifications and results of the samples taken throughout the bathing season are also available on the LOVEmyBEACH website alongside a list of beach facilities and tide times.

Throughout summer the ‘LOVEmyBEACH’ campaign is calling for residents to try something new and visit one of the beautiful beaches along the North-West coast.

A trip to the seaside is a value for money day out that can span the generations, here are some suggestions on how to get your feet wet: 1. FLY A KITE at St Anne’s 2. BUILD A SANCASTLE at Blackpool 3. TAKE PHOTOS on the dunes between St Annes and Blackpool 4. WALK THE DOG at one of twenty five beaches in the region with minimal dog restrictions As a way to inspire others to make use of the coast, LOVEmyBEACH is encouraging everyone to share photos of them at the beach using the hashtag #getyourfeetwet.

Improvements in water quality across the region are a result of the Turning Tides partnership; a selection of organisations including local authorities, the Environment Agency, United Utilities and Natural England, who came together in 2012 with an ambition to reduce pollution in the regions rivers, lakes and seas.

Through effective co-ordination of improvement works

including £1 billion of investment by United Utilities, £7 million investment through Catchment Sensitive Farming to reduce dirty water running off farmland and the development of the LOVEmyBEACH campaign, the partnership has been cited by Defra as a model of good practice.

Neil Jack, Chair of the Turning Tides partnership and Chief Executive at Blackpool Council said: ‘Our bathing waters are so much cleaner today than they were twenty, ten or even only five years ago. That improvement is down to significant investment and partnership work from the Turning Tides partners and having a clear vision that clean bathing waters contribute to creating family friendly seaside resorts and boosting the North West economy as a whole. Our beaches are being cleaned regularly by hundreds of staff and volunteers throughout the summer and are being sampled regularly by the Environment Agency to check they are safe to swim in.

We have some of the best, award-winning, coastlines in Europe but if we are to continue to keep them that way then we need the public’s help. Simple actions like putting your litter in the bin, picking up after your dog and not feeding the birds can help make sure that our beaches continue to stay fantastic.’

When you visit the beach please make sure you follow these simple steps to help the LOVEmyBEACH campaign and improve our beaches for generations to come: 1. Always put rubbish in a bin - if you can’t find one or it’s full, simply take it home.

2. Understand dog restrictions on beaches – dog restrictions are in place in seven beaches across the North West however there are miles of coast where dogs can be walked. Whichever beach you’re on though, always, pick up your dog poo; the tide doesn’t wash away the problem.

3. Think about how you can help from home - flushing wet wipes down the toilet or pouring used kitchen fat down the sink increases the risk of sewage leaking into rivers and the sea.

For further information visit www.lovemybeach.org

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Support for Brian House Children’s Hospice

Alanna Smith, 19 months, meets an owl from Littledovetails and Owls.

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rom cricketers to cricket eaters, Brian House Children’s Hospice has had some very special visitors as children and staff celebrated Children’s Hospice Week back in May. The national celebration of children’s hospices around the country kicked off in Bispham with style as staff dressed in panto costumes, donated by Blackpoolbased ‘UK Productions’, in an effort to make as many memories as possible for the children and their families.

The week was launched with a visit of two well-known friends of the hospice – Lancashire County cricketer Steven Croft and figure skater Dan Whiston, fresh from ITV’s ‘Dancing on Ice’ tour.

Children were also treated to a display of small animals and artefacts from Blackpool Zoo, including a Tenrec, a Cockroach and a Snake.

Steven, who is supporting Brian House as he celebrates his testimonial year, said ‘It was great to see the children exploring the different animals and items from Blackpool Zoo, and I really enjoyed being part of the experience to make memories for these children.

I’m amazed at what goes on at Brian House. It’s not a place of sadness at all, as you might expect, but a place where children can really have fun and do things they would never be able to do otherwise. I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for everyone who makes Brian House what it is.’

Dan, who has long been a supporter of Brian House, said he was impressed at how fearless the children were when it came to touching the animals. He said ‘It’s always an absolute delight to come to Brian House and just be a part of the day. I’ve come to learn that a normal day at Brian House is an extraordinary

Steven Croft and Dan Whiston meet children at Brian House Children’s Hospice

day anywhere else, and it’s a total pleasure to have been able to visit for Children’s Hospice Week. I am honoured to be able to support this fantastic and vital facility.’

Throughout the week the children also enjoyed an owl display thanks to ‘Littledovetails and Owls’, and a visit

by Sea Life Blackpool.

Brian House Clinical Manager Carol Wylde said ‘It has been a wonderful week here at Brian House as we have celebrated Children’s Hospice Week 2018. The week was all about making lasting memories, and I think we’ve done just that. From seeing all our staff dressed as pantomime characters – when some of our children may never get to experience pantomime – to touching exotic creatures even adults would never be able to do. It was lovely to be able to welcome back Steven and Dan, and see them get involved in the activities with the children. I hope we’ve been able to make some memories for them too.’

To find out more about Brian House Children’s Hospice and how you can help them visit hwww. trinityhospice.co.uk/brian-house

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We’re going down Blackpool

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he Tourism Society has announced that Blackpool will be the destination for its 2019 Tourism Symposium.

The event will take place in the autumn of 2019 on dates to be confirmed at Blackpool’s new Winter Gardens Conference Centre opening in summer next year.

The announcement was made on 5th June in Greenwich, London at the end of a successful 2018 Symposium.

Long regarded as the UK’s number one seaside resort, Blackpool is ideally placed to host the Tourism Symposium at its new Winter Gardens Conference Centre. The Centre will have two floors of adaptable space to facilitate the main plenary session, exhibition and break out areas. A wide range of hotels will be available for

delegates as well as excellent transport connections.

The Tourism Society’s newly elected Chairman, Kevin Kaley, said ‘I am delighted that Blackpool has kindly offered to host the 2019 Tourism Symposium. There is no doubt that the resort will continue to grow in popularity following its extensive regeneration programme over the past five years. Blackpool is set to welcome several new branded hotels during the next two years and represents an outstanding example of how a destination’s tourism economy can be transformed.’

facilities on offer at the new Winter Gardens Conference Centre but also the new accommodation offer and direct transport links.’

Councillor Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said ‘The Tourism Society’s Symposium will provide an excellent opportunity for us to not only showcase the superb

Plans are already underway to attract top speakers from both international and domestic tourism markets for the 2019 Symposium and further details will be disclosed over the next few months.

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Caring for your pet

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oliday time is upon us, and some lucky pets may be joining us on our summer getaways. With this in mind, it’s important to take precautions before you go away.

It is a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped. PDSA also recommend cats are microchipped as it’s the most reliable way of identifying them, and improves the chances of them being returned if lost.

PDSA Vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan said: “One of the most heartbreaking scenarios is when an injured animal is brought to us but isn’t microchipped, or the details on the chip aren’t up to date.

You know the pet has a loving owner who will be desperate to know where they are, but there’s no way to let them know what has happened. These pets can end up in rescue centres if their owners are never found, which if they have strayed long distances may never happen. A simple microchip avoids all this.”

To help pet owners, Olivia has provided some top ‘need-to-knows’ when it comes to microchipping:

• While cats don’t require ID, it’s the

law for dogs to wear a collar with ID tag when outside the home. Legally, the collar or tag needs to show the owner’s name and address but including a phone number can be helpful so you can be contacted easily if someone finds your pet.

• A single microchip will last for your

pet’s lifetime. The chip can sometimes move around a little, which is why vets will scan over a pet’s whole body when checking for one. If the owner moves or a pet is rehomed they don’t need a new chip as the owner can just

Microchipping pets update their details with the microchip database – but it’s very important to remember to do this!

• Getting a microchip

shouldn’t be too sore – they are smaller than a grain of rice. It’s similar to getting any other injection like a vaccination and many pets don’t even notice it happening.

It goes under the skin between their shoulder blades. They’re made of non-reactive material so shouldn’t cause any reaction or pain once inserted.

• If your pet is found as a

stray and brought to a vet or rescue centre, they will scan for the chip number then get in touch with the microchip company for the owner’s details so they can

contact you. This is why it’s really important to make sure your details are always kept up-to-date in the database.

• Microchipping costs can vary,

but many councils, charities and veterinary clinics offer discounted or even free microchipping schemes.

It’s worth researching what’s on offer in your area to get the best option for you and your pet.

• Microchipped pets stand a much

better chance of being reunited with their owners should they ever go missing. For more information visit www.pdsa.org.uk/microchip

PDSA is the UK’s leading vet charity, on a mission to improve pet wellbeing through prevention, education and treatment. Funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery helps us reach even more pet owners with vital advice and information. www.pdsa.org.uk.

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Money matters with Martin Lewis

Don’t believe reports of the death of bank charges reclaiming

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ank charges don’t need to be fair. That was the sad, and surprising, ruling of the Supreme Court back in 2009, when it overturned the high court on a technicality.

The campaign to reclaim unfair bank charges had been raging for five years until then, with over £1 billion paid out by that point.

It was the campaign which really kick started my career. With over 6 million downloads of my templates to get money back - I was referred to as the campaign’s “big gob in chief”. Yet reports of the death of bank charge reclaiming are exaggerated.

Firstly, its effect has echoed for years. So much so, that these days no UK banks charge those hideous £35 per transaction fees for busting your overdraft limit; that could mean you spend £20 on shopping in five different shops, and find yourself owing £175 in charges. If you couldn’t pay those, charges on charges, meant it’d snowball into thousands.

The banking regulator the FCA now requires banks to have a monthly cap on unarranged overdraft fees.

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More importantly, while being able to reclaim every charge regardless are long gone, some can still get the money back. The key is that the charges need to have contributed 40

to genuine financial hardship; such as being unable to repay your mortgage, rent, energy, or credit cards, or regularly having payments returned due to a lack of cash.

If this has happened to you, then write to the bank explaining your situation, and ask for a refund of all the charges over that period.

There’s full step-by-step help (and those template letters) available at

If they do, don’t worry. That’s just part of the dance. Don’t let it put you off. If you think your charges have been unfair and caused you hardship, carry on. The next stage is to simply move on to the free www.financial-ombudsman.org. uk service where you will get an impartial adjudication.

To inspire you, here’s another success. Scott emailed: “Initially the bank said I wasn’t due anything, despite being stuck in an overdraft cycle. I then used your info & was offered £576. Thank you.”

If you’re not in hardship, it’s very unlikely you’ll get money back.

However, if it’s a first time one-off charge, it’s always worth politely asking the bank to remove it. Often (no promises) it’ll wipe it first time.

Cut the cost overdraft www.mse.me/bankcharges.

And indeed successes still do drip in, as Holly tweeted me: “@ MartinSLewis thanks to your advice I have just received £923 credit from Nat West of unfair overdraft charges. Very happy!”

When you ask, some banks will simply pay out. Unsurprisingly though, most won’t. They may even write you a very formal legally drafted letter which tells you it’s a load of baloney and you aren’t entitled to anything.

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Even without bank charges, overdrafts are often a more expensive way to borrow than credit cards. So for some, debit cards are debt cards too. Of course budgeting to avoid being in your overdraft is the best thing. If it’s too late for that, ensuring your overdraft is a cheap as possible, will help you get rid of it quicker.

There are some 0% overdraft bank accounts – which is of course as cheap as it gets. These will require you to pass a (not usually too harsh) credit check to be accepted. My two top picks are:

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Martin Lewis

1. First Direct.

www.FirstDirect. com offers most a £250 interestfree overdraft. If you switch you also get a choice of one of a variety of freebies including tech products such as £170 Bose wireless headphones, a £150 Expedia voucher or an online course. And it’s won every customers service poll I’ve ever done. So if you’ve a small overdraft this is ideal for getting rid of it.

2. Nationwide.

The www.

Nationwide.co.uk Flex Direct account offers most a one year 0% overdraft, then 50p a day after – so use the interest-free time to clear the debt (if not after the year, if it’s lower but not gone, you could then shift again to First Direct.)

Credit limits with Nationwide can

be a lot larger, though frustratingly there’s no way to find out other than applying.

For larger amounts, if you’ve a decent credit score it’s also possible to shift your overdraft to a specialist 0% ‘money transfer’ credit card for up to 36 months 0%, though you’ll pay a fee of up to 4% of the amount transferred.

Full details and top picks on that in www.mse.me/moneytransfers.

This is especially true if it’s made your overdraft more expensive, as has happened within the last year for many Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland customers. It changed its charges making it cheaper for those with small overdrafts and costlier for those with big ones.

If that move hurt you and you’re struggling speak to it and make sure you say “I’ve not been treated fairly”.

What to do if you can’t shift your overdraft

If it won’t help you, you could then take it to the financial ombudsman, and ask it to intervene.

If your overdraft is really expensive and you can move it to 0%, speak to your bank and see what it can do for you. You have a right with financial firms to be ‘treated fairly’ and an overdraft with no way out because of its cost, is arguably not fair.

Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert. com. To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert.com/ latesttip.

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Thundermans are goo

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ctress and singer Kira Kosarin, star of the hit Nickelodeon TV series The Thundermans joins the resident act line up for this year’s sold out SLIMEFEST held in partnership with VisitBlackpool from 20th - 22nd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Kira Kosarin said ‘I love the UK and can’t wait to be back in Blackpool to see all the amazing fans… hopefully covered in slime!’

Kira, who boasts over 3M followers on Instagram, stars in ‘The Thundermans’ on Nickelodeon, as one of teenage twins Phoebe alongside Max (Jack Griffo).

Councillor Gillian Campbell, the Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said ‘We are looking forward to welcoming Kira back to SLIMEFEST this year in Blackpool and it’s looking like another fantastic line-up for everyone visiting in October.’

Last year’s slime-filled music shows were a huge success with parents and kids alike.

JoJo Siwa and Diversity are both returning to the SLIMEFEST stage this October as well as hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.

Further headlining and supporting acts will be announced in the coming months.

Families can visit nick.co.uk/slimefest for more information on the music and slime-filled events. Please note: Due to overwhelming demand, SLIMEFEST is now completely sold out, however Competitions will be running across the summer on Nickelodeon UK’s official social channels and website as well as on Visit Blackpool’s site, so keep checking for more information on how to enter.

Over 12,000 people attended the six sold out shows in 2017 with performances from Diversity along with 7 chart topping acts: Pixie Lott, The Vamps, Professor Green, Matt Terry, New Hope Club, 5 After Midnight and M.O. JoJo Siwa also made her UK performance debut. School of Rock stars Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado featured as special guests.

For more information on SLIMEFEST visit www.visitblackpool.com

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Blackpool from A to Z

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xplore the resort town of Blackpool in this fully illustrated book the ‘A-Z of Blackpool Places-People-History’ by Allan W. Wood and Chris Bottomley.

Blackpool is unique in that it was ‘created’ from sparsely populated farmland and villages for the purpose of visitors having fun and pleasure. The development of the town over the last 170 years or so has led to a diverse modern history, which could be said to reflect in a large part the history of entertainment in the UK. However, whilst the town’s most instantly recognisable attractions are well established, the town continuously seeks to adapt to secure its place as the UK’s number one tourist destination.

From its most famous attraction and landmark, the Tower, the home of the world famous Tower Ballroom, to the Matthews final of 1953, local authors Allan Wood and Chris Bottomley take the reader on an alphabetical journey visiting Blackpool’s most interesting places and meeting some of its most famous residents and visitors. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present.

Available in Paperback, Kindle, Kobo and iBook formats. Visit www.amberley-books.com for further details.

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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 Saturday 14th July 10am - 12 Noon, ‘Sew a coin purse’. Suitable for all ages. Tuesday 17th July 7.30pm - Quiz night by Friends of Ansdell Library. Thursday 26th July 2pm - 3pm Cuppa and Chat organised by Friends of Ansdell Library. Thursday 26th July and for several weeks, ‘Miss Spellbound Suitcase of Stories Installation’. A children’s interactive project..

Contact Details Email Ansdell.library@lancashire. gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703. 59 Commonside, FY8 4DJ.

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ST.ANNE’S TEMPORARY MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE. Available during the temporary closure of the main Library. Opening Times: MON TO TUES 9am-5pm. WED Closed, THURS TO FRI 9am-5pm.

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. EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY of month, 5pm-6pm and EVERY 3RD FRIDAY, 11am12noon. Kirkham Library Reading Groups. ALTERNATE THURSDAYS. Knit and Natter, 10.30am-12noon.

ALTERNATE SATURDAYS Family Games Club. 9.30am-12noon. Board games for all ages. Free membership.

Creative writing group, 12noon1pm. 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.

Contact Email Freckleton. library@lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703. www.lancashire. gov.uk/libraries ST.ANNE’S MOBILE LIBRARY A temporary library service open to the public whilst St.Anne’s Library is closed:- Public Offices, 288 Clifton Drive South, St.Annes. Opening Times MON 9am-5pm. TUE 9am-5pm WED Closed. THU 9am-5pm. FRI 9am-5pm. SAT 9am-5pm. SUN Closed. Tel 0300 123 6703 Email: stannes.library@lancashire.gov.uk MEMORIAL HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE MONDAY 9.30am Mature Moves.

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

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Nordic Walking every Tuesday 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 July Events Mega Mini Meet Sunday 1st July 10am - 4pm. Tickets are £5 for adults, OAP and children free.

Tennants Auctioneers Antiques Valuation Day Thursday 5th July 11am - 3pm. Admission: Free.

Outdoor Theatre: Merchant of Venice Sunday 8th July, Gates open 4.00pm. Adults £14, Children ( 5 to 18 ) £7, Senior Citizens & Students £11. Flower Arranging Workshop, Saturday 7th July, Special Summer Centre piece.

Grounds Open/Timings: 11.00am 4.00pm. Admission: tbc. Ascot Style Afternoon Tea Event, Sunday 15th July 1.00pm-4.00pm. £15 per adult.

Classic Cars Sunday 22nd July 10.00am-4.00pm. £7.00 per person For details on any events -www. lythamhall.org.uk. Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JX. Lytham.

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FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone Ability Net on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk

needed for our charity shop on Park (not during school holidays). All levels including beginners. Lessons Rd. Tel: 727084 are FREE. WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH DAY OF SUNSHINE: SURGERIES CHILDREN’S CHARITY With the support of Fylde Council, Have you any spare time to help Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care our local children’s charity. Urgently & Repair, Disability First is now needed volunteers to help run our providing welfare benefit outreach Charity shop come along and join surgeries for people living in our friendly volunteers. Hours/days Fylde & Wyre. You can book a to suit. The Crescent Lytham St free 30 mins time slot for benefit Anne’s, contact 01253/720710 checks to ensure you are receiving everything you are entitled to. The Fylde surgery is held at Fylde CAB, CONNECT MORE St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea Kirkham. Call Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@ Parish Centre. We are a group of friendly people who have experience disabilityfirst.org 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.

NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE Opposite side to YMCA. Email: We are a small cat rescue located connectmorestannes@gmail.com, in Blackpool. All our cats are in Facebook: ‘Connect More’, www. foster care until they are rehomed. wanttoconnectmore.weebly.com We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before LYTHAM ST ANNES LIFEBOAT rehoming. Prior to rehoming we FUNDRAISER carry out home checks of all Wednesday 27th June, 2:00pm. prospective new owners and St Annes Ladies Lifeboat Guild are foster carers and we ask for an holding an event at Fairhaven Golf adoption donation of around £35 Club, Oakwood Avenue, Lytham (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue St Annes. The event is entitled is run by Linda Cameron Davies ‘Creating an English Garden’ with with the support of volunteers and Greg Anderton (of Lytham in Bloom foster carers. Call 07982 677016, TV programme). The cost is £8.50 visit our webspage at www. and includes a cream tea. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email There will also be a raffle and plant us at bpool9rehome@mail.com sales. Tickets are on sale at both Lytham and St Annes Lifeboat Souvenir shops.

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DEBRA CHARITY SHOP Donations of Clothing, Bric-a-Brac, DVD’s, CD’s, Books, Electrical items ect along with furniture, desperately

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

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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

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.

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 FYLDE SUPPORT GROUP Our meetings take place every two months at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining.

10th August, 12th October, 14th December 2018: 8th February 2019, 12th April 2019, 14th June DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, 2019. This is a local area support WYRE & FYLDE COAST group for this debilitating condition CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP and we would like other sufferers Supporting children with Type of this disease, carers, spouses and 1 Diabetes and their families. partners to come along and join us.

Our Group provides a friendly, Our aim is to offer help and support constructive, safe and informative to each other and raise the profile environment to meet and we of this little-known dreadful and provide fun and healthy activities to fatal disease. Contact - Malcolm participate in. Visit: www.fyldeHyland: 01253 885561 / 07734 coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup. 265748. Email - jmhyland@sky. org or email diabetesuk. com. Fred Bostock; 01253 713496. fyldekidssupport@sky.com.

Email - fbostock@talktalk.net Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ GROUP BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL SMILE PRESTON The Phoenix Group for Bowel Self Help Group for Chronic Pain Cancer Patients, Carers and Family Suffers. We Help Chronic Pain Members meet at 7.00pm on the Suffers to Live Life with a SMILE first Tuesday of every month in the We’re a friendly and welcoming Macmillan Windmill Suite BVH. For 46

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.

Free of charge. Contact Julia: 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.

Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 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

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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.

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 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

Social Groups

KEYBOARD PLAYER WANTED Band playing original music looking for a female keyboard/ synth player.

We play Atmospheric - Shoegaze/ Post-Rock/Math Rock sort of music, it’s all nice melodies but with odd timings and non-linear song structures. Our sound is similar to arists like Marriages, Emma Ruth Rundle, Foals, Daughter, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Cure, Mogwai. We practice once a week in our own rehearsal space. Listen to us at www. oceansoveralderaan.co.uk and get in touch by email treefiddy@ oceansoveralderaan.co.uk

LYTHAM ST. ANNES FRIENDSHIP GROUP Friendly social group for older 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@ gmail.com twitter: @LythamLet INNER WHEEL CLUB Ladies do you like making friends, listening to interesting speakers, helping to raise money for charities, then why not come along to one of our meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bedford Hotel, St. Annes. Contact our secretary at denisepeterj@ hotmail.com or our President at dilyscurrie@btinternet.com KNIT & NATTER GROUP Every Thurs at 10.30am. Bring your own project – not just knitting! Learn to Knit classes available. £30.

Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley

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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 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 48

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.

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!

“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.

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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.

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 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 ST ANNE’S COMMUNITY CHOIR fabulous 4 course meal. Ring Cath St Anne’s Community Choir meet 730883 to book a seat at our for rehearsal on Wednesdays at table. All other enquiries Call Bev 7pm in the Memorial Hall (next to 077557734233 the YMCA Building) in St Alban’s Rd, St Anne’s. We sing a variety CLIFTON TEACHING BRIDGE of musical styles and people of all CLUB ages and abilities are welcome. If Ansdell,Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1BX you would like to sing and meet Come and play bridge with friendly new friends, please come and join us. For further information please people every week day and evening 1.30pm and 7.30pm please be visit our website http://www. seated 15 mins before the session stannescommunitychoir.com begins. Hosted every Wednesday Or email Ginette Puttock and Friday evening. £3 ginette_puttock@hotmail.co.uk Contact 01253 711563.

N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE COME DINE WITH US & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE Join us for a complimentary meal, BLIND entertainment and enjoyable Book Bean & Ice Cream, Kirkham On the first Tuesday of every month companionship. Residents and staff at The Moorings Luxury Rest 10.30am - 11.30am. The VIPS Home extend a warm welcome Cafe Club would like to invite you to any retired local residents who and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. might welcome company, free tea and coffee plus a complimentary Contact us on 01253 362699 early evening meal in our beautiful 331 Clifton Dr South, Lytham St surroundings. We will even provide Annes. On the fourth Tuesday of transport if it is required. every month 10.30am - 11.30am.

The VIPS Cafe Club would like to 40 PLUS DISCO’ERS invite you and your friends and A social group aimed at people family to an informal chat, and over 40 who love to dance to music Coffee Morning. Contact us on from the 60s to now, but ‘going 01253 362699 clubbing’ is not an option! We organise our own events as well as JUST GOOD FRIENDS Come and Join Our Friendship 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.

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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.

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 plenty of opportunity to chat and to know other members.

Contact Terry on 01253 867825 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 ROUND TABLE Fun, fellowship and fund raising for men, aged 18-45. Twice monthly meetings including outside events and speaker nights, at various Lytham St Annes venues. Contact chairman Adie Banks on 07779 244 664 or tweet @Lytham RT 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.

LYTHAM ST ANNES GUARDIAN CONCERT BAND PHILOSOPHY CAFE We are looking for new talent and Come and join a relaxed and friendly anyone is welcome to come along group of people having good to a rehearsal. We rehearse on LYTHAM ST ANNES CHESS conversations about philosophy.

Tuesday evenings at the Lytham CLUB We get together each week for a meets from 7pm every Thursday at Methodist Church, Westby Street, couple of hours to look at the words Booths’ Cafe, 62 Heyhouses Lane, Lytham FY8 5LU from 7.30pm – of philosophers across the ages St Annes FY8 3RW . New members, 9.30pm. Information or booking and talk freely about their ideas including juniors, are welcome. For enquiry: Paul (Musical Director) over a coffee. If this appeals to you info call 01253 727732 or 01253 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert just turn up our regular get together 724182 or visit lythamchess.org Secretary) 07870 577374 www. on Tuesday evenings at 6.30 pm guardianconcertband.co.uk at Booths cafe on Heyhouses LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC Lane, St Annes. Phone Barbara CLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB SOCIETY (STAMP CLUB ) on 07505457031 or Colin on 07811395015 for more information Come and Join us to be entertained Ansdell Institute & Social Club, Woodlands Road, Lytham. Play and with exhibitions and Talks, some learn bridge with friendly people. evenings there are Competitions KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA open to everyone. Even if you dont Open every afternoon and evening.

First Monday of every month collect, Come and see what we are Monday - Friday. Please be seated Reading Lounge, Central Library, all about, you may surprise yourself by 1.15pm & 7.15pm. Every Friday 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of evening is hosted.Info. improver and ignite your passion too. We clean wool accepted. lessons contact: 01253 274812 / Meet the LAST Wednesday of every month at the Drive Methodist 313503.

Church Hall, St Annes, FY8 1LH..

Meetings at 7pm and start 7.30pm, ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES Our members meet on Tuesday Refreshments are available.

A SUMMER COLOUR DANCE evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, New Members always welcome, St Annes Parish rooms (FY8 2EA) Ansdell to enjoy friendship, Saturday 16th June from 8pm-11pm including Juniors (accompanied networking and to plan projects that £5 per person. To book telephone by an adult). Contact Graham will benefit the lives of others. We Chadwick 01253 367254.

01253 782717 welcome ladies and men who are interested in making new friends, GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB listening to interesting speakers ‘Club bar open on Friday evenings We meet every Tuesday Evening and raising money for charities. If from 9 pm and on sailing days at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor this is you please contact our club at weekends. More details at Community Centre, Edmonton by phone on 07940 213216 or visit Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This is ribblecruisingclub.org.uk a chance to brush up or improve http://www.ribi.org/enquire/

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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 Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. The Fylde Coast Group meet regularly at 7.30 on the first Monday of each month to write letters and plan local activities, based on campaigns led

by Amnesty International UK. You are welcome to join us at the United Reform Church Rooms, St George’s Rd, St Anne’s FY8 2AE. For further info contact Jennifer Jaynes by email:jenniferjaynes@live.co.uk or by telephone: 01253 732640 Or visit our website www.amnesty. org.uk Write a letter save a life.

FYLDE HEDDLES AND TREADLES GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS We meet at Weeton Village Hall (2nd Monday of each month from 7.3010pm), our programme includes talks and workshops on spinning, weaving, dyeing and much more, and we also demonstrate at local shows. New members are always welcome. The only requirement for beginners is an enthusiasm 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.

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

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION St. Annes on Sea branch. Meet on the last Monday of the month at the FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB Royal British Legion Club, Mayfield Need to speak in public with Road, St. Annes at 7.00pm followed confidence. Whether it’s for an

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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://fylde-speakers-club.org.uk

McCann by Neil Hendie. Skilled criminologist Neil Hendrie returns to intrigue us with the facts of this unexplained and unsolved mystery. www.ansdellwi.weebly.com or telephone Susan Hodgson 01253 738344

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.

LYTHAM ST ANNES CLASSICAL For full details contact Keith Burns – 01772 493363.

ASSOCIATION New members of all ages made LYTHAM ST ANNES LIONS TEA DANCE very welcome at the UK’s largest CLUB and friendliest CA branch, enjoying At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish The club meets on the second Centre, with Live Organist. Every the history, art and culture of Thursday of every month in the Ancient Greece and Rome. Monthly Tuesday 2pm - 4pm, £4 pp, inc clubhouse of the Lytham Cricket Coffee, Tea, Biscuits. lectures on Thursdays at7pm and Sports Club, Church Road, Tel: 07734902736 featuring top class historians, Lytham at 8pm. Meetings are authors and TV presenters. AKS friendly and informal and male ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS Lytham, FY8 1DT. Doors open at and female new members are 6.15 for books, cakes and a chance MONDAY Zumba Gold 2-3pm £4.50 welcome to attend meetings before to meet the speaker. Only £12 a Lytham Methodist Church Hall. becoming members. There’s a lively year, £5 for children and students.

MONDAY Zumba 6.30-7.30pm £5. programme of monthly socials and See www.lsaclassics.com for TUESDAY 10-11 £5. Both at Our members are welcome to bring further information or contact Liz Ladys Church Hall, St Annes guests to all our events. We serve, (Events Officer) on 01253 713850. Tel Suzy 07716 605461 and we’re ordinary people doing amazing things! You can get more FYLDE 50+ FORUM. MODERN & SEQUENCE information and have a friendly DANCING The next meeting of the Forum chat by emailing cholt2@sky.com. will take place at 1.15 pm on to live music. Every Thursday Wednesday 18th July for the AGM 8-11pm at Ansdell Institute ANSDELL AND FAIRHAVEN W.I. followed by the normal meeting at 2 Woodlands Road Ansdell.

Our meetings consist of differing pm at the United Reformed Church Phone Tom on 01772 397340 presentations covering a wide Community Hall, St Georges Road, range of topics and skills. In MATURE MOVES St Annes. There will be a guest addition members can immerse Keep fit, music and dance, for speaker from the “Active Aging themselves in other W.I. activities older adults of any age. All abilities Alliance”. For more information including Book Club, Craft Club, welcome. Mondays 9.30-11 St contact Alan on 01253885177 or Knit and Natter, Walking Group and visit www.sites.google.com/site/ Annes. Pensioners Hall; Tuesdays organised outings to the theatre, 10-11 Wesham Scout Hut and fylde50plusforum/ cinema, restaurants and other 1.30-3.30 at Kirkham Community venues. Our membership is full but Centre. Contact 01253 780609 visitors are most welcome. Come and give us a try! St Joseph’s RIBBY HALL BOWLING CLUB YOUR MOVE: WALKING FOR Church Hall, Woodlands Road, RHBC is looking to recruit new HEALTH Ansdell FY8 4EP 7.30pm Suitable members following a very successful Twice weekly walks from Fleetwood 2015 season. The Club has 4 teams for the disabled. Refreshments YMCA cafe. Suitable for all Available during the break. playing in local leagues and can abilities. Every TUESDAY 1:30pm for offer places to both experienced and Membership is £41.00 for the apprximately 1 hour and THURSDAYS novice bowlers. Even if you have not season. Guests are allowed three at 11 am for between 30-45 free visits prior to joining. played Crown Green bowls before minutes. Everyone welcome,just For further information, including why not try this relaxing and sociable turn up on the day photographs, information and sport in the picturesque setting of For further information ring Joy details about the “Programme for Ribby Hall Village. For further details on 01253 776132 the Year 2018” visit our website contact Eddie on 01772 686458 WARTON SPORTS & SOCIAL Next meeting: 9th July - The STRICTLY BALLROOM BOWLING CLUB Disappearance of Madeleine The White Church, WEDNESDAY 2-3

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£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

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 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.

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 ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE Wednesdays 7pm at Holy Family CLUB Church Hall Freckleton. Tel: Jackie Family Shotokan Karate with adults Daly on 07825 277371, email and children (+7)exercising together. aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com Classes held at St Albans church hall FY8 3AA. Weds and Thurs 7 til JACKIE’S ZUMBA 8 beginners, 8 til 9 advanced, Sat Everyone welcome, classes run 2.30 til 3.30. Begninners, 3.30-4.45 on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts Advanced classes. All Welcome.

Church Hall Lytham and Wednesday LYTHAM ST. ANNES ROAD Contact Eileen for more info.

6pm at Holy Family Church Hall RUNNERS CLUB (LSARRC) 07989908135 Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle Seniors: 6.30pm Tuesdays and Facebook: Lytham St Annes skc and a giggle! Contact Jackie Thursdays. Speed training Daly on 07825 277371, email: on Tuesdays, longer runs on DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESSBOOT aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com Thursdays. Beginners: 6:30pm CAMPS Mondays. Juniors: 5pm Mondays Full body core fitness and CV TRIGGER POINT PILATES (8-13), 5:15pm Tuesdays (8-13), workout Wednesday White Church with NEW Vibrating Pulse Rollers.

6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7pm. Saturday Mornings on Releasing pain and tension deep (11+). All meetings Lytham St Annes Green opposite The in your muscles/joints using trigger Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham Chadwick Hotel 8-9 am and 9-10am balls and vibrating foam rollers.

FY8 4HB. Call for info: Seniors £5 Beginners Welcome.

St. Annes Parish Rooms Mondays 01253 721514, Beginners 077481 2-3pm and Weds 7.30 -8.30.

87616, Juniors 01253 732282.

ST. ANNES SALSA CLASSES Also Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm at Every Wed night from 7.30pm Richmond Road Yoga Studio. All OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP till late in the Concert room (top Equipment provided. Ring to book.

TRAINING floor) at the Ex Servicemans Club, Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 Ideal for beginners or people with little or no experience looking to get Alexandra Rd, St Annes FY8 1YE. Have fun and keep fit in this fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:30- lively and friendly class! All levels 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

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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)

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.

LIGHT EXERCISE CLASS WITH YMCA St Albans Rd every Thursday JUST GOOD FRIENDS & AFC 1pm. Our walk leaders are qualified Fridays 10am-12noon, St Annes and friendly! Each Step Counts Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St to a healthier you! Beautiful views, Annes. £1 for refreshments fresh air and Birdsong along with ASHTON GARDENS BOWLING & good company! For details and information on our other walks SOCIAL CLUB. please contact Andrew Noble After a very successful season in Fylde Community Volunteer 2015, winning 3 leagues & a cup on 07738 622 823 or email: competition. We are looking to Andrewnoble2011@hotmail.co.uk. recruit new members, even if you have never bowled before, why not twitter @yactivewalks try crown green bowling & social LIDUNIANS BADMINTON CLUB activities in such a very pleasant place in St Annes. For details Keith Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, Whittle on 10253 461392 Lytham. The club supports three 54

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.

KIRKHAM DANCE Every Wednesday evening at lytham methodist hall. Ballroom, latin american, salsa and argentine tango classes from 7pm. Tel 01995 671067 for details.

NEW CLUB Dance Around the World with Kath’s Dance Class. We offer new dance skills, exercise, diversity and fun. Each week we will focus on a different type of dance, including musical theatre, rock and roll, belly dancing, zumba and many more.

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

Lessons on Tuesdays from 7-8pm, at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, 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

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League, mixed in the Ribble League. First Timers, Beginners, Improvers.

Full social event programme Venue: St Annes Palace, Garden contact Anne 736893 Street, St Annes. Can’t Dance?

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

Richmond House Holistic Rooms, Contact us for details: FY8 1PE St Anne’s 01253 727533 / 07450626404 A special evening of stretching, Strengthening, guided breathing, WOMEN’S HEALTH PILATES stillness and movement.

CLASS & PREGNANCY PILATES Every Monday 7.30pm - 9pm CLASS £7 per class 01253 465318 Saturdays Health Pilates 9am, www.juliasilverwren.wixsite.com/ Pregnancy Pilates Class 10am yoga St Annes The Drive Methodist Church. Emma - 07940414247 DANCE AROUND THE WORLD WITH KATHRYN FREE GUIDED WALKS Ladies come and join an exciting As part of the Fylde Sand Dunes dance class to learn new dance Project we run regular free skills whilst exercising and having guided walks through the sand fun. Each week we will focus on a dunes, meeting at North Beach different dance style/technique.

Car Park, St Annes (FY8 2TR) at No previous experience is required 10am and returning by 12pm.Our just come along and enjoy yourself. knowledgeable guided walk leaders Tuesdays 7-8pm at Ansdell Institute, point out interesting flowers and Woodlands Rd, Ansdell. wildlife, talk about how sand dunes £4 per session or £20 for for 6 form and the conservation work sessions. For more info call happening to grow the sand dunes Kathryn on 07926445295. here on the Fylde coast! For more information call 07860 954 290, or email kowen@lancswt.org.uk.

ZUMBA WITH TRACY Mondays, Kirkham Methodist GUIDED MEDITATION Church Hall, Nelson St, 6:15 & Every Tuesday we are going to Wednesdays, Kirkham Community meditate on different areas like Centre, 5:45. Excuses don’t burn Love, Healing, Law of Attraction calories, Zumba does, come & give etc. at Crescent Yoga Studio FY8 it a go. All welcome.

1QG between 6-7pm. No previous Call Tracy 07761198630 for info. meditation experience required! £5/ session POUND FITNESS Wednesday, Kirkham Community FYLDE SAND DUNES PROJECT Centre, 6:30 - 7:15. Rock your inner GUIDED WALKS rockstar with this full body cardio Our guided walks meet at 10am jam session, using slightly weighted at North Beach Car Park, St drumsticks, all welcome, no matter Annes and return by 12pm. Our of age, fitness level or ability. knowledgeable and enthusiastic Must pre book at bookwhen.com/ guided walk leaders point out the Steps4fun, limited availability. interesting wildlife and plantlife in Call Tracy 07761198630 the dunes, talk about how sand dunes form and the conservation LEARN TO DANCE TOGETHER work happening here on the Fylde WITH FRED AND LINDA Coast.

Private Lessons for couples.

For more info call 07860 954290 Ballroom and Latin Dancing. 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

Church VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH St Anne’s Road Sunday Worship 11am & 6:30pm Wed & Fri 7pm Sunday School Knit & Knatter www.victoryministriesuk.com ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH: THE PILGRIMS COFFEE STOP Held every Monday from 10:00 - 12:00 noon. Delicious coffee. tea and biscuits are served in the Parish Rooms in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Come along and join us for a weekly social get-together and chat. Everyone is welcome.

(The Parish Rooms are situated on 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

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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).

LYTHAM ST CUTHBERT’S CHURCH WEDS 9 am Morning Prayer, 9.45 am Mums and Toddlers, 7pm Bell Ringers (in the bell tower). 2ND THURS in the month 2.30 pm Mothers Union, 10 am Stepping Stones, Bereavement Group. FRI 11am Holy Communion, 7pm Youth Club (1016 yrs). 2ND FRI of the month 5pm Family Service. SUN 8.30 am Holy Communion (BCP), 10am Family Eucharist, 6pm Evening Prayer with hymns, 10 am Sunday Club (0-10 yrs). For more information or to hire the hall Tel: 01253 736488 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

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LYTHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR Saturday 7th July at 7.30pm Presented by Lytham Mehodist Church. Conductor Graham Warrington. Admission £6 inc, refreshments. Children under 16 free. Raffle available, everyone welcome. For tickets please ring Rita slater on 01253 728060 or 07709 507118 or pay on the door

GIRLGUIDING FYLDE Looking for something new and rewarding for 2018? Why not try volunteering with Girlguiding. We have Rainbows (5-7 yrs) Brownies (7-10 yrs) Guides 10-14 yrs and Senior Section girls (14-25 yrs) waiting to welcome you into their units. We also have a wide range of administrative volunteering roles on offer. We welcome both men LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH and women volunteers. For further TABLE TOP SALES information visit www.girlguiding.

Saturday July 7th, 9am - 12. 30pm org.uk, email girlguidingfylde@ Further details or to book a table, gmail.com or tel: 07999 898616. ring Lindsay 0776 3197615 To register your interest go to: enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk ST THOMAS CHURCH, ST ANNES IN JULY Tues 3, 17 Coffee Shop 10-30am enjoy coffee, cake and chat £1-50 BANDSTAND MUSIC SHOW Thurs 5th 11am Stepping Stones Sunday 22nd July 22 - 1pm Bereavement Group. Sat 14th 4:30pm. Free Live Music on the 4pm Messy Church, for young Bandstand with Dreamthieves, Go children with adults. Sat 21st Getters and The Immediates.

Summer Fair 2-4pm, Stalls Games, Stanley Park, Blackpool www.

Refreshments. MONDAYS 1-30-2facebook/FriendsofStanleyPark 30pm Chair work out Pilates £5 Wednesday 6 -7pm Fitness Pilates THE BLUEBIRD BIG BAND £5 Saturday 21st July. 7:30pm Performing a ‘Swing Dance’ directed by Terry Reaney. Admission £10. Advance tickets available from Karen at the ‘Gifted Shop’, WEETON WEENIES Garden Street, St Annes, or pay We are a school of 43 children and on the door on the night. Licensed run a Playgroup called Weeton Bar available at the function. Dress Weenies on a Wednesday 10.301940’s style optional.The Palace, 11.30am. Term Time only Garden Street, St Annes-on-Sea, It isn’t a commercial venture, just FY8 2AA, a come and chat and play with pre-school children at Weeton St Michael’s Primary School Weeton.

SUMMERTIME DANCE PR4 3wd. Tel 01253 836280.

Sat 18th August, 7.30 - 11pm The Palace, Garden Street, St SCOUT ASSOCIATION Annes. Ballroom and Popular Scouting helps children and young Sequence dancing. Licensed Bar. adults reach their full potential. We Tea and Coffee available. help young people to get jobs, save £5.00 per person on the door. lives and even change the world.If MC’s Linda & Fred. you would like to join the adventure Tel: 07450626404 & get involved as an adult to support Scouting please contact us.

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