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The local RSPCA will be holing a FREE chipping month January down at Longview Animal Centre. It will be a legal requirement in 2016 to have all dogs microchipped so take advantage of this in January at Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Pets have to be at least 12 weeks old.
Current building work on the new dog kennels staying together would be ideal.
Don’t worry if you miss out the sessions at the end of January as they will be doing a few different micro chipping events throughout the year probably at our charity shops and in the local community. These will be confirmed in March so keep an eye out for LINKMag or head to the local RSPCA website at www. rspcablackpool.org.uk. There are also plans for a St John’s ‘Mini Fun Dog Show’ in May, the date should be confirmed in March along with a list of other events throughout the year to help support animals in need. There will be a Sponsored go ape in Easter if you want to sponsor the four members of staff taking part, all of them afraid of heights so this will be a challenge for them climbing and swinging in trees for the day in Bolton! They are still building the dog kennels but they are coming along well and hope to be open early 2015 they will be planning a big open day. There are still lots of cats and small animals needing homes. They have two baby rabbits, 2 months old who need a new home, they are in a foster home at the moment so really need a new home. They are sisters so
The RSPCA will be getting involved in lots of local events with small businesses and schools Due to an impressive success with primary school talks last year they will be available for schools to start booking with them from January onwards. They do them any time of the year and enjoy educating the children and getting them involved with the work they do at the Centre. Volunteers are needed at our charity shops and when the dogs come in they will need volunteers down at the Animal Centre. They encourage people to help them with fund raising events, dog walking (once the dogs are in, please note you need to be at least 18 years or over.), cat cuddlers, helping socialise the smaller animals, people to help on reception, animal care helpers and home visitors. People can apply by ringing up the Centre or requesting a form by email enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk Further info at www.rspcablackpool.org.uk. RSPCA Longview Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, Poulton-Le-Fydle, FY6 0JR. Opening times 11am5pm Tue-Sun. Contact: 01253 703000, enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org
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Kick start your New Year With recipes packed full of nutritional vegetables
Grilled red peppers with chorizo toasts Serves 4 Ingredients 2 red peppers 4 tomatoes 4-8 slices bread 1 garlic clove 75g cooking chorizo, sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp sherry vinegar Small handful of basil leaves
Preparation 1. Preheat the grill. Cut the peppers in half and place cut side down on a baking sheet and grill until the skins have blackened. Put in a bowl, cover with a pan lid and set aside for 10-15 minutes to allow the skins to steam off. Peel and cut into thin slices. 2. Cut the tomatoes in half, then deseed each half. Finely chop or whiz in a food processor to give the same texture. Lightly toast the bread, then rub one side only with the garlic clove. 3. Put the chorizo in a pan – there’s no need for any oil as the chorizo has enough fat in it already. Cook over a medium heat until the chorizo starts to turn golden. 4. Add the peppers, along with the extra virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture looks a little saucy. 5. Divide the chopped tomatoes among the toasts, and then top with the pepper and chorizo. Garnish with basil.
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Red pepper, fennel and mussels Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small red or white onion, chopped 1 fennel, chopped 1 garlic clove, sliced 2 red peppers, halved, deseeded and chopped 1 bay leaf, torn 150ml dry white wine 1kg mussels, cleaned and debearded Crusty bread, to serve Preparation 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion and fennel for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and
cook for 1 minute. 2. Add the peppers and bay leaf and continue to cook until just starting to soften. Add the wine and bring to the boil to cook off the alcohol. 3. Add the mussels to the pan and cover with a lid and simmer for about 5 minutes until all the mussels have opened. 4. Discard any mussels that have remained shut, then spoon into bowls and serve with the bread.
Prawn and cucumber salad
Cook’s tip... • If you’re buying whole raw King prawns for this recipe, keep four whole to decorate the top of the salad.
Salmon fillet with cucumber and potatoes Serves 4 Ingredients 1 green pepper, halved 500g new potatoes, halved ½ cucumber, halved and deseeded 4 spring onions, roughly chopped 2 tsp olive oil 4 x 150g salmon fillets
3. Peel the skin away from the pepper, discarding any stalk and seeds and finely chop.
For the dill sauce 1 medium egg yolk A squeeze of lemon juice 60g butter, chilled and diced 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped dill
5. While the vegetables are cooking, preheat the grill and cook the salmon until cooked through.
4. Add the spring onions and cucumber to the pan, and then drain well. Return the vegetables to the pan, along with the green pepper, and stir in the oil and season well. Cover and keep warm.
6. To make the sauce, put the egg yolk in a bowl resting over a pan of simmering water. Add the lemon juice and whisk the Preparation two ingredients together. Season 1. Preheat the grill to high. Put the with a pinch of salt. Add a couple green paper, cut-side down, on a of cubes of butter and whisk in, baking sheet and grill until the skin gradually adding more butter until has blackened. Put in a bowl and the mixture thickens. Continue cover. Set aside for 10 minutes to until you’ve used up all the butter allow the skin to steam off. then stir in the dill. 7. Divide the warm cucumber and 2. Boil the potatoes in a pan of potato salad mixture among four boiling salted water for 15 minutes plates, top with the salmon, and until the potatoes are tender. then serve with the dill sauce.
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 4 shallots, finely sliced 1 fat garlic clove, sliced A pinch of fennel seeds, crushed 1 small fennel bulb, sliced 400g raw King prawns, peeled ½ cucumber, halved, deseeded and sliced A squeeze of lemon 2 tbsp soured cream Handful of freshly chopped parsley Preparation Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok and gently fry the shallots for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and fennel seeds and cook for 1 minute. Add the fennel to the pan with 4tbsp cold water. Cover with a lid and cook for around 3 minutes until the fennel is just tender. Stir in the prawns and season well. Cook until they’ve turned from grey to pink, then stir in the cucumber and the lemon juice. Warm everything through in the pan. Divide among four plates and top with the soured cream. then scatter over the parsley.
Recipes produced by the ‘Vegetables from Europe: We Care, You Enjoy’ campaign, which is designed to explain the care that goes into growing fresh produce and to encourage people to eat more vegetables.
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Community sports scheme expands
A new and improved community sports scheme has come to the Wyre TrySport is a year round initiative that offers young people aged 7-20 years old the chance to try a variety of different sports, from football and street dance to dodgeball and free running. With 14 different sessions across Wyre every week, it is hoped that the popular scheme will attract more participants than ever in 2015. Following consultation with young people and parents, the programme has been refreshed with extra sessions in Preesall and Garstang. The council has also joined forces with Tommy’s Club for Young People to bring TrySport Multi Sports Club to Tommy’s Gym in Fleetwood. Councillor Lynne Bowen, Cabinet member with responsibility for sport at Wyre Council, said: ‘This year we’ve run over 600 TrySport sessions across the borough which is fantastic, however we want to make it bigger and better than ever next year. We’ve taken people’s views into account to make sure that the programme offers activities that young people want to try, at convenient times and venues so that more people are able to join in. Apart from the obvious health benefits of taking part in sport, the scheme also helps to develop confidence and gives young people a chance to socialise in a safe and positive environment.’
A special reward scheme provides an additional incentive to join TrySport, thanks to the respective community trusts of both Fleetwood Town Football Club and Blackpool Football Club. Participants are rewarded for regular attendance with match tickets to either Blackpool or Fleetwood Town. Included in the programme is Fleetwood Multi-Stars Sports Club, for young people aged 8 - 20 years with disabilities, at Fleetwood High School on Thursday evenings offering alternative sports such as trampolining, new age curling, Boccia and table tennis. The council is also continuing to work with Fleetwood Town Football Club Community Trust and Fleetwood High School to provide football sessions for boys and girls aged 8-16 years on Friday evenings. Most sessions are free of charge however there are small charges for Fleetwood MultiStars Sports Club and Multi Sports Club at Tommy’s (£1 per hour and 50p per session respectively). The new programme began on Monday 5 January 2015. Find out more and download the programme at wyre.gov.uk/trysport
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‘Sponsor A Sleeper To Fleetwood’ appeal Poulton and Wyre Railway Society work to restore railway line
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he Poulton & Wyre Railway are refurbishing the currently out of use railway line from Thornton to the Wyre Way as a tourist attraction and we need your help. As part of the wider project to reopen the entire line from Poulton to Fleetwood, the PWR intend to operate trains over a short section which we believe will lead to a full reinstatement of the railway to the port.
as well as tidying up the area around Hillylaid crossing. NPL Estates have also very kindly allowed us to store and carry out work to our locomotive on the Hillhouse site for a number of years for which we are very grateful. We have amassed lots of equipment over the last eight years and are now poised to move from being a static exhibit to an operating railway.
The infrastructure is in good condition requiring minimal work only. Much of this has already been carried out and we anticipate passenger trains running as early as 2016. These services would be limited to a couple of days a week through the tourist season and would be aimed primarily at families, walkers and those that would just like to ride on a train.
Our latest appeal “sponsor a sleeper to Fleetwood” will see the track between Thornton and the Cala Gran caravan park (Fleetwood) brought up to a good condition. Most of the track over this section was re-laid in the 1990s, leaving only three short older sections requiring attention. This was intended to be a member’s only appeal however; people from outside our group are keen to support us (including Link Magazine) and have doubled our first months target in two weeks. You can see a full explanation and details of how to donate at www.pwrs.org
The Poulton & Wyre Railway Society was formed in 2006 with the aim to reopen the railway for commuters and tourists. Since then we have been looking at various options with Network Rail, Lancashire County Council and Wyre borough council and while there is a desire to reopen the line as part of the national commuter network, it is just not possible at this point in time. The PWR will not however stand in the way of any national scheme to link Fleetwood to the network if funding became available and in fact will ensure that we hand back a fit for purpose operating railway to Network Rail. Our volunteers are currently refurbishing Thornton and Burn Naze stations to an operational standard, 40
We are always on the lookout for new volunteers, so if you feel this is the project for you then please get in touch by either visiting our website or calling into Thornton station on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Check out the web site www.pwrs.org or ring 07801813531 for further information on donating
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B&FC’s Adam Plummer prepares to L-R: Sam Schofield, Cuadrilla; Alison, Georgina and Tony Raynor of release the college demonstration of next Abbey Telecom. year’s challenge.
Cuadrilla Resources and Centrica Energy promote education and skills in Lancashire Education and the search for engineers of the future was the theme of a highly successful business dinner held at Fylde Rugby Club.
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he third annual dinner was a networking event for more than 100 educationalists, business chiefs and local authority representatives to learn about job opportunities and the need to fill a future engineering skills gap. The competition, with a £12,000 prize fund, is jointly organised by Cuadrilla, Centrica Energy, Blackpool and Fylde College and Johnston Press. Francis Egan, Cuadrilla’s Chief Executive, spoke of the requirement to nurture a skilled local workforce in preparation for the potential requirements of the shale gas industry. He said: ‘At Cuadrilla we are working very hard on a solution to deliver the natural gas present in the shale beneath our feet here in Lancashire. Supplying cost effective, secure and safe energy for the future is a significant engineering and social challenge. There will be many other such challenges facing future generations. Having seen the talent that is being nurtured in Lancashire’s schools I am confident that our young engineers will rise confidently to address those challenges. Mr Egan also spoke of the need to inspire tomorrow’s engineers and launched Young Engineers 2015 - a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) challenge aimed to engage Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre school pupils, aged 13-15, in a fun and exciting way.’ Greg McKenna, Centrica’s Director of NonOperated Assets, said that Centrica was proud to be a part of the Young Engineer competition - and also looked forward to the development of students at the newly announced National
College Onshore Oil and Gas at the Blackpool and the Fylde College. Mr McKenna explained: ‘The North West is already a key region for us. We employ nearly 500 people in the area and have been active here for over 30 years with Morecombe Hub – the largest gas hub in the UK. Through our business activities we have existing connections with Blackpool and Fylde College, and the recent announcement of the new onshore energy college represents a big chance to further extend the training opportunities for local people. We currently face a shortfall of engineers and already Centrica has recruited over 1200 apprentices across the UK because the next generation are so critical to the success of our business. The Young Engineers competition is important as it will help to increase interest in engineering and contribute to ensuring the local area flourishes as a hub for the energy sector.’ Daryl Platt, Blackpool and the Fylde College’s Executive Director for Commercial Development, said that being a hub for one of the National Colleges was a privilege and a testament to the high quality skills training as well as their strong relationships with industry-leading organisations such as Centrica Energy and Cuadrilla Resources. Crucially, it will drive long term investment in the region and meet the demand for highly skilled labour and secure local jobs. This is very positive news for Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and the whole of Lancashire. We will deliver a comprehensive range of advanced qualifications, up to and including honours degree programmes, aimed at producing the next generation of highly skilled engineers and technicians.’
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Setting goals for a healthier New Year By Danielle Jordan
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etting goals are part and parcel of the New Year, we reflect on the twelve months that have past and wonder if we are where we wanted to be. With the dominance of social media, we now also have shiny glittering photos of all our family and friends lives that always look more successful, more fulfilling and generally better than ours. This of course is due to the fact that we only post our highlights on Facebook; the majority of people on your friends list don’t have a backstage pass to the less enjoyable moments! But ignoring the social side, the New Year is when we decide how we will improve our lives in the year ahead. January seems to have a feel of a fresh slate, a new beginning that we don’t associate with any other time in the calendar. The most common goals are to quit smoking, lose weight and gain better employment/promotion or change your job. These are three rather massive life changes, you go to work nearly every day, your weight is directly linked (in the most part) to your daily diet and exercise regime and if you’re a smoker, you smoke every day. To change such ingrained habits are not easy. Depressingly, one survey I came across quotes only 8% as average of individuals achieving their goals. With these statistics we need all the help we can get so here are my tips for achieving your goals.
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It’s not easy and it can be difficult to persevere when it feels like a losing battle. But you’re not at war, just because things haven’t changed by January 2nd does not mean that you’re not going to see the changes you want to. So if you desire, you will get there and in the meantime, have a very happy year ahead.
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ROLL WITH THE WEATHER, SAYS DIARMUID
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Diarmuid offers the following design tips to gardeners who want their garden to look good, whatever the weather:
n Keep the overall design simple. ou would have thought that When you’re making a plan, use a when he moved to a new few sweeping lines to lead the eye house in Wicklow, known from the viewing point, which is as the Garden of Ireland, often the kitchen window, right down Diarmuid Gavin, the enfant to the back of your plot. terrible of the gardening fraternity, would have wasted no time n Turn your lawn into a welcoming hauling in the diggers, landscaping green wide pathway, which almost materials, amazing plants and acts as an arrow, drawing the eye or architectural altars. the visitor on a journey. Think again. The TV gardening n Keep the planting simple. Mass maverick admits that it’s easy plant low-growing shrubs such as to talk about garden design, to dwarf purple berberis for colour lecture on it and write books about or clouds of Pittosporum tobira it, but he developed a fear of it ‘Nanum’. when it came to his own plot. “I bought a new home, a show n If your garden is extremely small, house, with a perfectly simple shaded or just damp, give up on garden - wooden fences, sloped a lawn altogether. It’s not going lawn, some scalloped shaped to repay any maintenance and allowing for outdoor living on two beds to the sides and that was you will spend years and fortunes levels. Freshly planted wisterias it. But for the life of me, I couldn’t bemoaning the brown patches and are beginning to climb towards the decide on a good design which invasion of weeds and moss. Dig it sky, wrapped around reclaimed would satisfy the family,” he says. up and replace it with a top quality cast iron pillars. The foundation is “I made the terrible mistake of artificial turf. This can be wonderful, in for a small summer house. ripping out everything that was a green carpet which always looks “I shifted five tonnes of sieved here in the misguided belief that a good, can be easily cleaned, allows topsoil in readiness for new raised clean sweep would provide some rainwater and snow to drain away vegetable beds. The big plan is to clarity. And then I did... nothing... and doesn’t need cutting or feeding. terrace lawns, beds and borders. for ages.” For a top-of-the-range brand, try “However, the big lesson is The situation became so dire that Easigrass. don’t do it my way. Just do as his local estate agent sheepishly I say.” approached and said Gavin was n Consider what your specimens Gavin and his family live minutes making his job selling properties will look like all year round, not only from the coast. Their garden very difficult because of the state when covered in foliage or flower. enjoys a sunny aspect but, like the of the garden. If you’re planting a tree, why not rest of the country, there is plenty “The ignominy! So, something try a multi-stemmed birch? When of rain. However, he has ploughed needed doing. Even then I ran bare from October to April it still away from the issue. I started work on and has achieved some has a lovely sculptural shape. measure of success in his choice indoors, knocking down walls, Enhance this through the evening of planting. repainting and disposing of heavy by uplighting through the use of a “The difficulty in the last few years black curtains.” spotlight at its base. Ever distracted with other projects, has been the either freezing or n Pay attention to a few detailed just plain cold winters. I like to the TV gardener says that his own areas. Surprise and delight by battle against the elements and plot has progressed slowly. framing your front door with a the echiums that are growing up “After some years I developed a wonderful display of massed colour plan and commissioned a beautiful against the sitting room window in pots. For instance, a mass of are testament to that - they have illustration. Now at least we know flowering cyclamen crammed into been burnt by frost but even now what the garden will look like. a ‘long Tom’ terracotta urn looks stand at a majestic 10ft high. If you “The heavy building work started special and draws attention from are a gardener you roll with the - a beautiful two storey veranda less well tended parts of the garden. weather.” your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk 44 now crosses the back of the houseAdvertise
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Gaultheria
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You may see a lot of these small shrubs in garden centres bearing their colourful red or purple berries at the moment, and they can be easily grown in pots of ericaceous compost or in a garden with lime-free soil in partial shade. Gaultheria is most commonly seen as ground cover under rhododendrons or camellias, but if you want a taller variety you can choose G shallon, which grows to 1.5m, producing dark purple berries. Others, such as G mucronata, are more suitable to add low-growing interest to containers or borders, with their large porcelain-like berries in shades of dark pink, red and white appearing in November.
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If you want the pot to make an impact, select the pot for its architectural shape rather than plant-holding abilities. Sometimes the pot will provide more of a wow factor without a plant in it.
Male and female flowers are nearly always borne by different varieties, so you need to plant more than one type to be sure you will have berries. Female varieties include ‘Cherry Ripe’ and ‘Lilian’, while male types include ‘Thymifolia’ or ‘Male’.
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Horseradish If you’ve loved horseradish with your roast beef this winter, why not try growing your own for an eye-poppingly hot accompaniment?
Buy plants from specialist herb nurseries, or some seed companies offer roots in their autumn catalogues for planting up in late winter or early spring.
Be warned, though, it’s an invasive perennial with deep roots that regrow when they’re broken off and, once established, can be as difficult to get rid of as ground elder.
Make a hole in the soil with a dibber and push a single root into it, thickest end uppermost, leaving the tip at ground level. Plant three roots about 60cm apart for a good clump. Let the plants grow for two years before harvesting.
Grow it in a bottomless bucket sunk into the ground with its rim about an inch above the surface Dig up one plant in September so that the roots don’t spread or October, using the biggest up there and to keep clumps in roots for the kitchen and cutting check. off one of the thinner roots to Only the root of horseradish replant. (Armoracia rusticana) is used. Advertise your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk
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Things to do this month… n Make sure that tender and half-hardy fuchsias, remaining dormant in their pots, do not become completely dry. Spray any early growth with tepid water in the light to soften the wood, but do this sparingly. n When watering plants (sparingly) in the greenhouse, water them as early in the day as possible, so that surfaces are dry before nightfall. n Order new summerflowering bulbs and tubers from a reputable supplier. Store them in shallow boxes or trays and keep in a dry, frostfree place until ready to plant. 45
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Fantastic Boost for SOTOS Research Very little is known about SOTOS a syndrome that affects roughly 1 in14,000 babies born
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t is often hard to diagnose but can be characterised by gigantism, behavioural problems alongside immune disorders and learning difficulties. That sounds very simplistic but no two children born with the syndrome will fit that description. So there is a great need for more research into the causes and how genetic science can help to find a cure. North Fylde Inner Wheel hosted a Charity Night at the house of Terri Williams in Poulton for this worthy cause and were pleased to have raised over £600. About sixty members and friends from local Inner Wheels supported the event. North Fylde decided on supporting SOTOS after hearing a very moving and sometimes harrowing account from Sue Eaton who spoke to the North Fylde group about her daughter Emily May who she gave birth to eleven years ago and who was eventually diagnosed with SOTOS. Sue said ‘eleven years ago it was difficult to get a diagnosis of Emily’s condition as so little was known and this is why a night such as this is great for raising awareness’.
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is no stranger to fund raising both nationally and internationally and this year’s President, Margaret Kerekjarto, said ‘this night is very much a local fund raiser as we have the evidence of this cause right here in Emily May who lives in Thornton’. The money was raised by raffles, competitions, Christmas produce, Cards, good as new clothes , Avon cosmetics and Jewellery from Jonathan’s Fleetwood Market The highlight of the evening was a Christmas flower arranging demonstration by Barbara Riley from Fleetwood Flower Arranging Club. She produced a beautiful Christmas arrangement which was later raffled . So after Christmas canapes and mulled wine the ladies made their way home after a very enjoyable and productive evening. Find out more info at www.sotosfoundation. co.uk
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Romance in the air for 2015 Showzam! Carnival Ball An unusual, exotic and glamorous evening of entertainment with a romantic theme is set to make the 2015 Showzam! Carnival Ball one of the best yet. That’s the pledge from VisitBlackpool, organisers of the ball, as tickets go on sale for the annual event which takes place on Valentine’s Day at the opulent Blackpool Tower Ballroom. One of the highlights of the resort’s social calendar, the event is themed ‘Romantics’ in a nod to the day of love and will be compered by one of London’s most loved and original hosts, Jonny Woo. After making his name on the New York club and burlesque scene, Jonny Woo, has worked prolifically across London in The Soho Theatre, ICA and Bistrotheque, even creating events for The Royal Opera House, as well as MTV, Selfridges and many others. Jonny is resident with Boom and Bang at The Hippodrome, London and has worked with them at The London Wonderground and Old Vic Tunnels. Working extensively throughout Europe, he is currently touring his project ‘Tranformer’, based on the Lou Reed album of the same name, and found time to open his own venue in London called The Glory, opening in December. There is limited seating available on the night, so it is advised to get there as early as possible and guests are urged to book early for this event which is sure to be incredibly popular. Carnival Ball will provide the perfect start to a week of Showzam! entertainment which runs from 14-18 February. The event is strictly over 18s only. Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for tourism and leisure, said: ‘The Showzam! Carnival Ball is always one of the highlights of Blackpool’s calendar and is sure to be fantastic again this year. We’re lining up a range of unusual, exotic and glamorous acts for the evening and I can guarantee that it will be a fantastic night. Tickets are on sale now and I’m sure a pair of tickets for the ball would make an ideal stocking filler for anyone who loves a glamorous and fabulous night out.’ More acts will be announced for Carnival Ball over the coming weeks, so register at www.
showzam.co.uk to be the first to hear who will be appearing. This year’s Showzam! festival will see LeftCoast working in partnership with VisitBlackpool to present ‘Circus Town’. Celebrating the magic of the circus, the festival will feature a wide range of the best circus companies and performers from the UK and beyond, presenting bold and exciting shows in the usual and unusual spaces across the town. LeftCoast is a new arts programme that aims to introduce and develop high quality experiences for audiences across Blackpool and Wyre. Showzam! will be full of free and ticketed shows and to be the first to find out about the programme go to www.showzam.co.uk now. All tickets are priced at £20 per person and are on sale now from www.showzam.co.uk, the VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre on Blackpool Promenade Tel: 01253 478222 or from The Blackpool Tower Box Office Tel: 01253 622242.
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Is a new programme of arts and xcultural activity in Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde Coast. It is an independent organisation supported by a consortium of partners including Blackpool Coastal Housing, Blackpool Council, Wyre Council, The Grand Theatre and Merlin Entertainments Ltd who comprise the steering group together with a number of community representatives. It is funded through the Arts Council’s Creative People and Places Programme. www.leftcoast.org.uk
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Teanlowe Community Centre Closure? Help by signing the petition against closure. The centre is based on Queensway, Poulton-leFylde. It was built 40 years ago specially for the elderly of Poulton and Wyre at no expense to the Council who now own the building. The Centre is used by up to 150 people Monday to Saturday between 10am and 1pm. Four local churches - St Chads, St Johns RC, Poulton Methodists and St Martin & St Hilda, together with the WRVS and a Volunteer group provide a rota of up to 100 volunteer helpers. Wyre has the largest elderly population in Lancashire. Wyre Council informed the Centre in July this year that because of budget cuts they would be marketing the building for commercial/ retail use to raise much needed funds. The centre is self-sufficient, has recently paid out £6,500 for a new kitchen & carpet and contributes towards utility bills. The Centre occupies approx one-third of the building. However the Centre does not pay rent or rates or external building maintenance. On the 16 October Ethel Brookes, Chairperson of the centre and Philip Howarth spoke at the Full Council meeting asking the council to reconsider its position. Stephanie Tufft, Chief Executive Lancashire Age UK had written in advance of the Council Meeting.to Peter Gibson, leader of Wyre Council and Garry Payne, Wyre Council Chief Executive in support of keeping the Centre open at its present location which is Fully INCLUSIVE to everyone wishing to use the Centre. Stephanie Tufft said; ‘Age UK Lancashire is working hard to support groups of this nature all around Lancashire because we believe that they are the forefront of provision to encourage greater levels of independence through improved health and well being. With one in 10 people 65 and over saying that they always or often feel intensely lonely it is easy to see how the type of community based provision provided by this group is essential. Without these services many older people are left isolated and lonely and a 50% higher risk of death’ Councillor Alan Vincent (Resources Portfolio Holder) responded by explaining the Council would be happy to meet with Lancashire Age UK and the Centre. He stated that the council would withdraw marketing the building for the next 12 months. On the 20th November a meeting took place at the Civic Centre to discuss ways to enable the Centre to remain in its present building.
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Representing the Council were Garry Payne (Chief Executive) Mark Broadhurst (Head of Housing Services) Lancashire Age UK were represented by Alison Read (Engangement Director) and Anne Oliver (Services Co-ordinator). The Centre was represented by Ethel Brookes and Philip Howarth. It was agreed that the Council would give the Centre a cost breakdown for rental based on the part of the building the Centre occupies. The Centre would use its Charitable status with support from Age UK to access funding/ sponsorship. As we enter a New Year the Centre is optimistic that it can be there for those aged 60+ in Wyre and district for the next 40 years. The Centre has had fantastic support from the local community - 1000 people have already signed our petition against closure. Stephanie Tufft explained to Wyre Council in support of the good being done by the Centre. “This sort of social interaction is essential for many older people providing vital social interaction and helping to reduce loneliness”. What can you do? If you are age 60+ or know anyone of that age please make use of the Centre. Also please pop in to sign our petition against closure.
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E-PACT Meetings are no longer in the library. We have changed to e-PACT and persons wishing to contact us should e-mail garstangoverwyreandpoulton.npt@lancashire.pnn.police.uk giving details of their enquiry & their contact number.
VISIT GARSTANG TOURIST INFORMATION Open 7 days a week. 11am to 3.30pm (30mins lunch break) HAMBLETON IN BLOOM GOLD GOLD GOLD. Yes we did it HAMBLETON have won the R.H.S North West, Large Village section Gold Award for 2014. Thank you to all in the community who have helped with either litter picking, watering, weeding, planting, joinery, raising funds, encouraging us, and just working hard to gain this fantastic award. We are encouraged to work even harder this coming year and would love to have some new younger members on board. Litter Picking Fri 30th January and Fri 27th Feb. We meet at the Shovels Car Park at 10.30am. Picks and Bags provided. Afterwards we gather for a natter, drink and food. All ages welcomed. Help to keep our Village litter free. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066. POULTON LIBRARY Regular events Baby Bounce and Rhyme every Monday and Friday 10 - 10.30. Story Time for under 5s every Tuesday 2.152.45. Toddler Rhyme Time every Thursday 10-10.30 . Trailblazers Thursday 15th January 3.45 Don’t forget you can also drop into Poulton Library any Tuesday afternoon 2.15-4 for free help and advice on how to use the library’s family history websites and resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about your ancestors! Please note the library’s lockable glass fronted display cabinet is suitable for displaying most small crafts. Please ask staff re its availability and terms and conditions. Get online with Learn My Way – basic computing for beginners. FREE courses available in the library. We have vacancies - to book your place or for details, please ask staff. For more information or to book a place at any of the
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MEETING GROUP 60+ Do you know there is a meeting place in the centre of Poulton (Market Hall) for anyone 60+ who belongs to Wyre Borough? Come along while shopping and enjoy a cup of coffee & biscuit for 30p or a cup of Tea & biscuit for 20p. Meet your friends for a chat. Open from 10-1pm Mon - Fri. POULTON ART CLUB The club supports the Poulton Gala every year by way of an open day and Exhibition. We meet Mon evenings from 7pm- 9.30pm In the WRVS room, Queensway Poulton. CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS Every Tuesday (term-time) from 7-8.30pm at Carleton Green Primary School. We do not hold auditions, friendly group with a wide repertoire. POULTON TREFOIL GUILD The Poulton Trefoil Guild is an organisation attached to Girl Guiding, but a social group of people who meet on the first Tuesday in each month at the Guide Centre, Station Road, Poulton at 7.45pm. They have Speakers, Craft, Evening Entertainment and Outings. Come along and enjoy the company you will be most welcome. Any enquiries - Ann Martin on 895397 POULTON DRAMA AMATUER DRAMATIC GROUP We rehearse in the Breck Club, Poulton, Tues & Thurs evenings from 7.30pm. Observers welcome and we are always looking for new members. LANCASHIRE SECULAR HUMANISTS {L.S.H.} A group for free-thinking individuals living lives informed by Logic, Science & Humanity. Great Eccleston Village Centre PR3 0YB at 7.30pm on 3rd Wednesday of each calendar month. www.lancshumanism.org.uk or Ian Abbott 812308 FYLDE BIRD CLUB We are a small friendly bird watching club; we meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton at 7.45. Whether you are an experienced bird watcher or just starting out birding or would just like to know more about the birds in our area. Our members are happy to share information on sites or where birds are to be found. We have speakers and other events throughout the year. Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org. jean. wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk, Rhind1003@btinternet.com LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY (Fylde Branch) We meet every second Wednesday of every month in St Martin and St Hilda Church Hall, Fleetwood Road S, Carleton, Poulton le Fylde at 7.30pm. Contact 858058 www.lfhhs.org.uk fylde@lfhhs.org.uk POULTON BRIDGE CLUB Learn to play bridge, the best card game ever, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Bridge Classes Tuesdays 7pm - 10 pm Afternoon Bridge Sessions Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm Evening Bridge Sessions - Monday to Saturday - 7.30 pm -10.30 pm Members £2, Visitors £3.20 including refreshments. Tel 01253 856421 Email: secretary@poultonbridgeclub.org.uk 52
BRIDGE LESSONS Beginning on 7th January, 45 week course divided into three terms. Lessons on Wednesday evenings, 7pm to 9:30pm. Cost £45 a term. Contact Geoffrey Cowell Tel 01253 856421 Email: secretary@ poultonbridgeclub.org.uk. www. poultonbridgeclub.org.uk FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY We meet Wednesday evenings, 7.30 - 10.00 pm until 20th May 2015 at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7QE. Everyone is welcome, no partner or previous experience required. Contact Ann Cameron on 829114 POULTON PEOPLE CHOIR We meet every Weds at 7.30 - 9pm at Poulton Methodist Church. We are always happy to accept new members. We are a non-audition choir. There are no fees involved in taking part in the choir. However, you are asked for a donation following a rehearsal. The choir is happy to consider public performances. Please call Tony Brindle-Wills on 07989 423027 ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Poulton Le Fylde Children’s Centre, Arundel Drive, Carleton FY6 7TF. Tel: 352721 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1080291 SOCIAL DISCUSSION GROUP FOR MEN Breakfast, Board Games, Darts, Chill and Chat, Pool, Coffee. The Roger Bleasdale Room at the rear of Poulton Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7PU. Regular meetings held every other Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Contact Martin Webster on 01253 362140 WYRE U3A MONTHLY MEETING Second thursday of each month. 2pm Thornton Little Theatre. In addition to the monthly meeting wide range of activities takes place from Bowling and Walking to Egyptology and Foreign Languages. All take place within small groups meeting usually once a month but sometimes more frequently and in a variety of different venues. Contact Jaqui 01253 867739 or Google Wyre U3A CARLETON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Carleton & District Women’s Institute is a lively group of ladies with a range of varied interests. We are a local branch on the National Women’s Institute. We hold a monthly members meeting which visitors may attend on the second Tuesday of the month at 2-4pm at St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church Hall Fleetwood Rd. Nth. Carleton, Visitors are welcome We have an interesting and varied calendar of events. The branch also hold a craft club on the first Tuesday of the month 2-4pm non WI members welcome (knit and natter, crafting and chatter) The branch organise sub groups for ambling, walking, theatre trips, days out, ladies at lunch, quizzes and more. Members are able to be involved in National and Regional WI activities. You will be given a warm welcome and we will be very pleased to meet you. All enquiries to President Kathy Scanlon Telephone 01253 423241
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SACHA ACTIVITY CLUB 68 Holts Lane, Poulton, Fy6 8hw. Thursday evenings. Meditation class 7.30pm - 8.pm. healing clinic 8pm 10pm. £3.00 all are welcome Margaret 01253 884497 e-mail peggynorcliffe1@gmail.com ZUMBA GOLD An easier class than normal Zumba with slower moves and less impact for the Over 50’s, beginners or the less energetic. Drink breaks throughout class. St Martins & St Hildas Church Hall, Fleetwood Rd, Carleton. Thurs 1.30-2.30pm. Cost £4. Call Julie on 07786022980 or just turn up for fun! THE FYLDE SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS Young and old are invited to come and have a ride on our miniature railway at Thornton on the playing fields adjacent to Marsh Mill. We do not charge but are very grateful for any donations to our club funds for the maintenance of the railway. Weather permitting we run on Sunday afternoons staring at about 1.30pm until about 4pm. We also run on some bank holidays and Thornton Gala Day. Further info from the Secretary, 882872. FITBODS - EXCERCISE TO MUSIC/CHAIR (Hambleton) Classes are held in Hambleton United Reformed Church Hall (next to Tolley’s). Every Friday 1011am. This class has been especially choregraphed to music from the 60’s. Booking advised as this is a very popular class. Only £3 per class. Further info from Rosina Lawrinson-Chettoe. 07986248173 or email gnome1962@talktalk.net. CARD SCHOOL (playing solo) At Poulton Community Centre every Saturday afternoon at 1.15pm. We are looking for new players should anybody be interested.01253 856577 SELF HELP GROUP We meet at 7pm every Sunday at Poulton Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton-Le-Fylde and welcome anyone in recovery from all forms of addiction, or suffering from grief, depression or anxiety. Tel: 07740 707029 POULTON FRIENDSHIP GROUP For the over 50’s, retired or semi-retired. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at the Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 1.30 to 3.30 pm. Guest speakers and social interaction. Contact Mel 352137 CARLETON COMMUNITY BAND Every Friday (term-time) from 4.30-6.00 pm at Carleton Green Primary School www.carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk POULTON URC TUESDAY CLUB Offering various activities including Quizzes, Sideshows, Musical Events and Singers. Alternate tuesdays from 3rd September 2pm-3:30pm. United Reform Church, Queensway, Poulton. Tel: 823466 FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7QE Meets Wednesday evenings, 7.30 - 10.00 p.m. from 4th September 2013 till 14th May 2014 Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience required. Contact Ann Cameron on 01253 829114
POULTON LE FYLDE HISTORICAL & CIVIC SOCIETY Interested in local history? We meet in the afternoon on the second Friday of each month from September to May. Meetings start at 2pm and are held in Poulton Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, FY6 7ST. We have a speaker on a local history topic at each meeting. Everyone is very welcome. See www.poultpon-le-fylde-hcs.co.uk for details. POULTON CHESS CLUB (Cleveleys) Meets every Tuesday evening (7.30 p.m.) throughout the year at the very comfortable Sevenoaks Drive Day Centre, Hobart Place, Anchorsholme.. Adult beginners and experienced players are welcome. Give it a try! Club games and Blackpool & Fylde League games. Just turn up, or contact Simon on 07966 231 211 JUNIOR CHESS PLAYERS (including beginners) use a different Cleveleys venue, on Thursday evenings. No chess offered at your child’s school? This is the place to learn (one of the few in Lancashire). Many Cleveleys club juniors have played for Lancashire, and some for England. Simon on 07966 231 211 CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS AND BAND Carleton Green Primary School Carleton Community Chorus: Rehearsals at every Tuesday (term-time) from 7.00-8.30 pm. Carleton Community Band: Rehearsals every Friday (term-time) from 4.45 until 6.00 pm. All welcome. Please contact Tess on 882679 or see the website for more details: www.carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome. Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 WYRE ARCHAEOLOGY Wyre Archaeology (WAG) offers a rare opportunity for anyone with an interest in the history of the Fylde Coast and North Preston areas to get hands on experience of practical archaeology through our regular programme of excavations and other activities. Our 2013 BIG DIG found evidence of Iron Age, Roman and Early Mediaeval presence in the Thornton area and we’ll be following up these tantalising leads in future digs. In the 2014 season we also plan to investigate the elusive ‘Danes Pad’ and if you have an idea for a dig just get in touch. WAG is open to people of all ages and has previously provided practical experience for students going on to study for degrees in Archaeology. We’re keen to have new digging members but you’d be welcome whatever skill you might be able to bring at whatever level. We’re fully insured and we provide basic training and equipment. We’re affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology and have strong links with local professionals in the field. We meet at Farmer Parr’s in Thornton on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.00pm, to keep everyone informed of activities and there are occasional guest speakers. Non-members may attend up to 3 meetings without charge. If you’d like to come just e-mail the Secretary on: secwyrearch@aol.com or call 0752 850 3710. For the bigger picture and details of meetings visit www. wyrearchaeology.org.uk
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GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET For quality home baking, preserves, handicrafts, gifts, fruit and vegetables. We also have a large selection of plants at this time of year. We are now at the Garstang Sports and Social Club ,Lancaster Rd. (Entrance near to LBT Motors) Just follow the signs. Plenty of free parking next to the Hall. Tea, coffee and cake available from 9:30am. For information phone 01995 602346 GARSTANG FOR ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING If you would like to meet new people and spend an evening dancing we invite you to come to Garstang for English country dancing on Tuesdays from September to May. New and experienced dancers are welcome and the club meets at the Old Grammar School now the Arts Center from 7.30 until 9.30 with tea and biscuits. Dances old and new provide an evening of good music and all you require are some comfortable shoes and an interest in our heritage of English dances though we cannot guarantee a ‘Mr Darcy’ to go with them. Info Linda Greenwood: 01524 36734 SINGLETON CLOGGERS Want to have fun? Need to keep fit? Enjoy being part of a group of like-minded people? – then make it a New Year’s resolution to give Singleton Cloggers ‘Taster Sessions’ a try. Formed 65 years ago to lead the procession at Singleton Village Day, Singleton Cloggers are still going strong and entertaining all over the Fylde Coast! Singleton Cloggers is a mixed team who practice every Monday evening in Singleton Village Hall from 7.30pm- 9:30pm. And we are holding special ‘Taster Sessions’ in the New Year on 19th and 26th January so why not come and give it a try? New members are always very welcome, so if you can’t make these dates, feel free to come along any Monday evening if you want to learn traditional English dance, or if you are a musician who can hold a Morris tune. All types of instruments are welcome. Phone: 01253 301483, Email: Squire@SingletonCloggers.co.uk, www.singletoncloggers.co.uk ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, Mondays 5.30pm, Wednesdays 7.30pm Hodgson Academy on Moorland Rd in the Sports Hall, Plenty of parking, improve all round fitness levels and get into great shape. £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009 BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 FYLDE ROTARY RAMBLERS Associated with The Ramblers’ Association. Enjoy the English countryside with Fylde Rotary Ramblers who welcome new members (and any well-behaved dogs) who wish to keep fit and meet like-minded people. The walks take place on the third Sunday of each month. The October walk is to Hawkshead. There are various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area and spare seats are available for guests. Three grades of walks are on offer and ‘refreshments’ are enjoyed at the end of the day. For more details please visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone: 01253 886181 or 07931487644. 54
SPIRIT LIGHT SPIRITUALIST CENTRE Top Mediums Every Tuesday. Starts 19.30. Healing from 19.15. All welcome. £3 door donation includes a cuppa and a chat with friendly like minded people. Gt Eccleston Village Centre, The Square. PR3 0YB. GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesdays at 7.30pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. In summer we enjoy semi-structured conversation. This is a chance to practice or improve your German. All abilities catered for. Details: 01253-867825 YOGA CLASSES Day and evening classes for all ages & abilities( including pregnant ladies) in Garstang. Catterall Village Hall: Monday & Friday Evenings & Saturday Mornings, Cabus Village Hall: Monday & Wednesday Mornings, Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall: Wednesday Evenings. Contact Sam on 07985 581888 or email ysas@hotmail. co.uk or go to www.yogaspiritandstrength.co.uk TINKERBELLA RABBIT & GUINEA PIG CLUB Love rabbits and guinea pigs? We hold weekend workshops and after school kids fun groups. We have lots of bunnies and piggies, different breeds and colours. Come and learn about the care and welfare of the animals plus fun activities. For more information or to book a place, please call 01253 365965, All profits go towards the keep of the animals. POULTON TREFOIL GUILD Is an organisation attached to Girl Guiding UK and if you are interested in coming along to our monthly meeting you would be most welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday each month and have; speaker demonstrations and outings. We are a social group to chat. If you are feeling lonely come along at 7:30pm at the Guide Centre, Station Road, Poulton. You will be most welcome. Any queries contact Ann Martin 895397 ARE YOU 16 -19 YEARS OLD & UNEMPLOYED? Whether you want to: Get info on jobs, college and training opportunities, Get support from friendly staff, Get help with CVs, application forms and interviews, Get support with benefits and housing advice, Apply for a free bus pass (16 – 18 yr olds only), Access additional trips and activities. We are now running Information Drop - In sessions across Wyre. MONDAY 1.00pm - 4.00pm Preesall Young Peoples Centre, Sandy Lane, Preesall, FY6 0EJ. TUESDAY 1.30pm 4.00pm Garstang Young Peoples Centre, High Street, Garstang, PR3 1ED. SEQUENCE DANCING Enjoy Sequence Dancing with Brian & Maureen Bird UKA P.T.D at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Saturday Evenings 7pm - 10pm, refreshments included Modern sequence - Popular old favourites. Private lessons available for single or small groups contact Maureen and Brian on 01253 873122 THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2 pm to 4 pm, at St. Martin’s and St. Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Poulton (next to Castle Gardens). Membership is open to retired or semi-retired persons. Meetings include a speaker, refreshments, etc. New members welcome. Contact Mel on 352137.
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GENTLE EXERCISE AND RELAXATION CLASS The class is designed for people with limited mobility and /or who need stress relief. Gentle exercises which warm, mobilise and relax the body are followed by a long guided relaxation. (If necessary, student can work from a chair). It is at the Memorial Hall Moorfield Ave. Carleton FY67QE on Tuesdays at 6pm -7pm and costs £4.50. Fully qualified and insured by the British Wheel of Yoga. Enquiries to Lesley at 01253 825405 THE FYLDE TAI CHI ASSOCIATION is starting a beginners’ class on Saturday mornings beginning on 10th January 2015 from 9.00. Classes run for 45 minutes and are held at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton. FY6 7QE. Please contact Martin for more info on 0753 441 0657 or via info@fyldetaichi.com. TEANLOWE COMMUNITY CENTRE (behind Costa Coffee) Queensway Poulton-le-Fylde. The Centre has been serving people in Wyre aged 60+ for the past 40 years. Open Mon-Sat 10am 1pm. A warm friendly welcome awaits. Please pop in for a Chat + Cuppa. Tea 20p, Coffe 30p. LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY We meet at St Martin and St Hilda in Carleton on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. This is the Fylde branch, we cover all Fylde areas, although we meet in Carleton. Help and Advice for anyone researching their family history. The branch has a large library of books, CDs and many resources that are available for free loan to members. Website details www.lfhhs.org.uk and contact telephone 01253 858058
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Mon 26th Jan 7.30pm Federation Fun Quiz at Stalmine Village Hall. Mon 9th Feb at 7.30pm Monthly Meeting at the URC church Hall, Sandy Lane. Our Speaker is Phil Wallings his topic ‘Wallings Ice Cream’ sharing his experience and history of this family business. Competition ‘ An ice cream accoutrement’. Mon 16th Feb at 1.30pm Craft Club in the Village Hall. Wed 18th Feb at 7.15 Games Evening at Barton Village Hall, Beetle Drive, Dominoes and Scrabble. Thurs 26th Feb 12 for 12.30pm Luncheon Club at the Bourne Arms, Knott End. Fun and Games at the Hambleton W.I. For further information please contact Norma [01253] 700787 or e.mail normaellwood@btinternet.com HAMBLETON IN BLOOM Litter Picking Friday 30th January and Friday 27th Feb. We meet at the Shovels Car Park at 10.30am. Picks and Bags provided. Afterwards we gather for a natter, drink and food. All ages welcomed. Help to keep our Village litter free. For further info contact Beryl Hartley 700066.
SENIOR DROP IN DATES St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church, Carleton
If you would like to join this friendly, fun, supportive group, these are the dates for the drop-in sessions for 2015 (all these dates are on a Monday afternoon starting at 1.30 pm): Jan 26th, Feb 23rd, March 23rd , April 27th May (none due to bank holidays), June 1st, June 29th,
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If you have any queries about the above please contact Tess on 882679.
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GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE, CONSTANT WAVES + TRIBAL FIGHTERS Saturday 28th March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ. Goonies Never Say Die are a five piece instrumental/ post-rock band from Blackpool. They have released two albums on Deep Elm Records with a third to follow in 2015. Free Entrance. http://theferret.info
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The Pet Shop Dog Grooming Free Pick Up & Drop Off Service Open Six Days a Week Weigh & Save Pet Foods All Under One Roof Hand knitted jumpers and waterproof coats available 38 Lancaster Road Knott End, FY6 0AU
T: 07803 566648
Nick Draper Landscape Gardening & Maintenance
QUALITY SEASONED FIREWOOD NET BAGS OR TIPPER LOADS
CHAPMAN'S TV SERVICES LCD, PLASMA & LED REPAIRS AERIALS & SATELLITES SUPPLIED AND FITTED, TV INSTALLATIONS & FULL TUNING SERVICE
Tel: (01253) 345227 FREE ESTIMATES NO CALL OUT CHARGE ALL WORK GUARANTEED www.chapmanstvservices.com
Tel: 01253 890653 Mobile: 07715 813659
Family run business Est 1982
Quality Seasoned Firewood Bulks Bags or Transit Tipper Loads T: 01253 790100 M: 07903 887556
www.sandsidefirewood.co.uk Sandside Farm, Wheel Lane, Pilling PR3 6HL
P H TIMBER LTD
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ARTS & CRAFTS Grace & Favour ..........................20 J.Nash Fine Art and Tuition .........25 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL BrickHouse Cottages .................22 David Williamson Accountants ..18 Fylde Law ..................................17 Willows Photographic ................63 CARE & ADVICE Home Help for You ....................62 The Conifers Nursing Home ......24 NCompass Northwest .................8 CHILDREN & EDUCATION Advertise here call 0800 970 7687 ELECTRICAL & RETAIL Appliance Spares Direct .............7 Chapman’s TV Services ............58 Heaven An Hell .............................9 Mike Sanderson .......................13 R Greenwood ............................56 Shabby Room ............................63 Electronics Workshop ...............18 The Electronic Cigarette Co ........27 Tower Audio ................................20 FOOD & DRINK The Farmers Arms ......................64 GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Affordable Fencing .....................63 AMF Lawncare ...........................26 B&C Landscapes .......................25 Baileys Tree Services ..................30 BJG Solutions ............................62 David Cartmell Gardening ..........56 DJC Paving ................................60 Fleetwood Gates .......................38 Graham Parkinson ......................62 J & F Drainage .............................63 JD Fencing & Paving ...................21 Lloyd Tree Services ...................29 Nick Draper ................................58 Northern Cobblestone .................1 PH Timber ................................58 S.Clews Paving Specialist ...........63 Sandside Firewood .....................58 SHS Fencing ..............................63 Taurus Fabrications ....................62 Urban Landscapes .....................62
HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE Bennetts of Fleetwood ..............33 Brickhouse Cottages ..................22 Gymetc.....................................12 Ian Pinder - Chiropodist ................33 Preesall Archery ........................38 SL Medical .................................33 Yoga Spirit and Strength ...........58
DIGITAL & AERIAL ADI Communications ................60 Elite Aerials ................................60 Fylde Aerials ..............................58
HOMES & PROPERTIES ABC Garage Doors ......................5 Fylde Coast Bedrooms Kitchens...11 AMF Windows ............................26 Angela Sanderson .......................5 Cloudy 2 Clear Windows ............20 Dale Reeves ...............................19 Furniture Solutions 4U ................25 Fylde Coast Blinds ....................26 Harper & Pye .............................16 JC Windows ................................3 Jemcraft .....................................18 Johnson’s of Bond Street ...........19 JR & D Sillis Blinds .................63 Leftons Furniture Group ..............2 Lords Kitchens .............................4 Nick Johnson .............................63 Robert Pallant ............................31 Steamy Windows ......................63 Taylor Made Furniture .................9 Unique Fit ...................................15 Window Repair Solutions ............21
HANDYMAN Mr Winter Handyman ................62 Small Job Company ..................63
PET SERVICES & SUPPLIES The Knott End Pet Shop .............58 MOTORING & TRAVEL Airport Taxi By Derek Hood ..........60 Aldon Coachworks ......................32 Blackpool Automotive .................22 ChipsAway Fylde .......................22 Chris Allen ...................................48 Garage Solutions ........................14 Motocare ....................................23 TRADES & SERVICES CLEANING & IRONING Ainsleys ......................................56 ASG Oven Cleaning ....................63 Brights Cleaning ...........................4 Clean Living ................................14 Extreme Clean ...........................56 Oven Angelic .............................60 Squeaky Clean ..........................56 Time 2 Iron ................................21
ELECTRICIAN Andrews Electrical .....................21 R&L Electrical .............................18
JOINERY & BUILDING EK Build ......................................30 Fylde Property Renovations ........20 Gregory Howarth ........................63 Ian Hartley Joiner .......................63 Multi Trades Building Services ......56 Paul Hodgkinson .........................56 RBA Joinery & Building ...............56 PLASTERER B.E.S Plastering .........................63 Thompson Plasterers .................63 PLUMBING & HEATING A Class Plumbing ......................63 ABD Heating & Plumbing ...........29 AM-PM Plumbing & Heating .......10 Discount Domestic Heating .......32 Hooks Plumbing & Heating .......62 John Leadley ..............................15 MB Plumbing .............................58 Steve Hastings ...........................10 RECYCLING & WASTE Waste Shifters ............................63 ROOFING Blackpool Flat Roofing ...............28 Olympus Roofing .......................60 Roof System Solutions .............23 Thornton Roofing Company ........30 SECURITY & ALARMS Advertise here call 0800 970 7687 TILING & FLOORING Fylde Tiles ..................................10 Jordans Wood Floor ...................29
PAINTERS & DECORATORS Gary AS ......................................62 Gary Redshaw ............................62 GJ Perkins ..................................62 Wyre Decor .................................63 Advertise your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk
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101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number
01253 393748 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Child Line - 0800 1111 Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa T07985 673187 Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 HEALTH N.S.P.C.C Child Protection Blackpool Victoria Hospital 0808 800 5000 Tel: 01253 300 000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Fleetwood Hospital Tel: 01253 306 000 Private Counselling 01253 760600 Royal Lancaster Hospital Smoking Cessation 01253 651570 Tel: 01524 65944 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse U19 Royal Preston Hospital Tel: 01772 716565 Fylde 07917 587133 Wyre 07795 605336 Duty Chemist Sundays Morrisons Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699 Cleveleys Group Practice 01253 853992 NHS Direct (24hr) 111 LOCAL SERVICES www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Blackpool Council Tel 01253 477477 Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre www.blackpool.gov.uk Tel: 01253 306378 (24hr 7 days) Lancashire County Council Out of Hours Emergency 01253 308105 0300 123 6701 Fleetwood Health Centre 01253 771136 Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 North Shore Surgery 01253 957666 Out of hours: 01253 895116 Napier Homecare Services 01253 403047 Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066 Blackpool Advocacy (health and social Environment Agency 0800 807060 (24hr) care) 01253 405959 www.environment-agency.gov.uk Blackpool Dementia Support Neighbourhood Watch 01253 405959 www.neighbourhoodwatch.net Blackpool Independent Health Knott End Library 03001236703 Complaints Support (Free) 01253 405959 Poulton-le-Fylde Children’s Centre 01253 883867 HELPLINES Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 CHARITY www.al-anonuk.org.uk Age UK Blackpool Office and Information Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 & Advice. Tel: 622812 Alzheimer’s Society National Helpline AGE UK Blackpool Shops: 0300 222 1122 65 Highfield Road SS – TEL. 341170 Beyond Domestic Abuse 01253 405959 48 Whitegate Dr Blackpool – TEL. Blackpool Family Information Service 397706 0800 092 2332 327 Red Bank Road Bispham – TEL. Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans 508000 01253 622218 Carers’ Drop-in 165a Church Street, Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers Centre Blackpool FY1 3NX – 01253 299969
Carers Trust Fylde Coast Charity Shops 78 Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 1AG – 01253 865552, 1a All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AS, 01253 351530 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 Help the Aged 0808 800 6565 Kensington Foundation recycling furniture and toys service 761444 Motor Neurone Disease Association 01253 696233 www.mndassociation.org TRANSPORT Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 Tourist Information 01253 773953 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Stagecoach 01772 886633
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KEY SERVICES Poulton Le Fylde Police Station Market Place, Poulton FY6 7AS Tel: 0845 125 35 45 NON EMERGENCY ONLY Fire Safety Advice & FREEHome Fire Safety Check Tel: 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24 hour)Tel: 0800 111 999 Emergency Electricity Tel: 0800 195 4141 Water Burst/No WaterTel: 0845 746 2200 Electricity Northwest Tel: 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) Tel: 0845 074 4002
OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice - 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau 01253 308400 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 245 1294 Fylde Citizens Advice 01772 682588 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 R.S.P.C.A - 01253 703000 P.D.S.A - 01253 838585
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TAURUS FABRICATION LTD
Wrought Iron Gates, Railings Handrails, Staircases and Security Grilles Fire Escapes, General Fabrication Free estimates, Est 1987
Tel: 01253
868152
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Est. 1995
PLASTERERS
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Local manufacturer of Quality Blinds - Huge Selection - Blinds Repaired - Latest Designs - New Louvres
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07865 981099 • 01253 345715
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